Romeo Conbolt: The Demon Wolf of HellFire

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"Speaking out loud"

"Speaking in thought/dream/flashback"

"Dragons/Demons/or anything falling into that category speaking"

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Chapter 5: Tale of Demons, Dance of Fairies

It has been two days since Romeo and Kiko joined the guild and the pair had begun living with Macao. To Romeo's surprise his father's alcohol supply was seriously lacking. Unknown to most of Fairy Tail, word of the guild's new additions has spread through Fiore like wild fire. (A.N: Get it.)

Blue Pegasus

"So boys what was the Demon Wolf like in person?" asked Master Bob pouring drinks for Ichiya and his crew. "Is he as vicious as the rumors make him out to be?"

"Men, the boy's perfume certainly lives up to the hype." said Ichiya

"The fact that he had such a close fight with Natsu proves that he's strong." said Hibiki "One glare from him gave Ren and Eve the chills. Seems the boy has a height complex." he joked

"My how adorable." said Bob

Mermaid Heel

"So not only are Fairy Tail's strongest back but the infamous Demon Wolf has joined their ranks as well." Said Kagura "He too is a swordsman I hear."

"Meow, you've heard about that too Kagura?" Asked Milliana

"You must be happy about Fairy Tail's members returning." Said Risley Law "Your friends with some of them right?"

"Yup I just knew Erzy was alive." Milliana said smiling "Oh yeah I heard that the Demon Wolf's sword is alive." That caused Kagura to cock a brow.

"Wait what?"

Lamia Scale

"So that fire breathing menacing we were tracking turned out to be a boy who is younger than me?" asked Chelia

"Not only that but the son of Fairy Tail's fourth master." said Lyon "Let me tell you, by the way he fought the Demon Wolf lives up to his name."

"Now that the boy is with Fairy Tail I doubt we'll have to worry about him." Said Jura "I am still curious about that sword demon of his. Would've liked to see it in action."

Sabertooth

"Seriously Lector that Fire Devil Slayer joined Fairy Tail?" Asked Sting "And he's a kid."

"Yup not long after its members returned." The exceed answered "Even fought that Salamander guy and almost won."

"The Demon Wolf was a bounty hunter who went after just about anyone on a wanted poster." said Rouge "A mage said to have be raised by an actual demon. Him being added to the ranks of a guild who already has three dragon slayers is quite interesting."

"From what I remember, the boy's viciousness and destructive habits are what earned him his name." Rufus said, "To see the flames of a demon would make quite a memory."

"I once saw the devastation left by that boy." Said Yukino "Raised by a demon indeed."

"Devil slayer or not, that kid couldn't beat Sting or Rouge." Lector bragged

"Fro thinks so too." Frosch agreed.

Magnolia

Several people are seen gathered together in a random building.

"So that boy we saw blow up that street and drag that bald guy to the authorities is Romeo, Macao's son who vanished seven years ago!?" Asked a random citizen

"Yes, turns out he has been that infamous devil slayer all this time. Rumor has it he was taken in and trained by an actual demon." said another

"To think that once sweet boy who I used to running around town has become merciless bounty hunter."

"Not to mention that lizard he is always with is a demon too!"

"Yeah but with Fairy Tail strongest back, they can keep a handle on the both of them."

"Not to mention they are both members now."

"So Fairy Tail lets demons and mercenaries in now!?"

"Romeo might be a devil slayer now but he did arrest that killer Bones."

"He's right I say we just leave the both of them alone. Unless you want to give them a reason to attack us." There was a collective silence

"Looking back the Demon Wolf is just another bounty hunter and Magnolia sees plenty of those."

"If Makarov says its okay to have the boy and the lizard around, then I suppose we're all just being paranoid."

"I'm more worried about how Twilight Ogre is gonna react to the hospitalization of their members."

"I wouldn't worry Makarov and a couple of S-class mages taught Twilight Ogre a lesson they won't soon forget." (A.N: All this is happening around the same time.)

-Meanwhile at Fairy Tail-

Romeo, who was wearing an exact copy of the clothes Natsu's flames destroyed, was sitting at the guild bar with Kiko.

"Hard to believe so much has changed." Romeo thought "Alzack and Bisca got married and had Asuka. Nab and Droy seemed to have switched body masses with Reedus. My dad even has a mustache now, is that a guild master thing or what? And what's with Gildarts and Cana I don't know and I don't wanna know."

Lucy then came up to them"Hey Romeo there is something I've wanted to ask you."

"Okay shoot."

"This is has just been bugging me for while but did you ever meet my dad?" That caused Romeo choke on his drink.

"Sorry I know that was an out of the blue question." Lucy apologized

"No, no it's fine. I was just surprised. Anyway to answer your question; while I didn't know him personally we did meet once." Romeo explained "It was about three months ago, Kiko and I had just come across an ancient looking skull in some ruins. Exploring ancient places like that is a hobby of mine."

"That's pretty cool." said Lucy

"But how does that lead to Daddy Lucy?" said Happy coming up with Natsu

"We were getting to that." Said Kiko before Romeo continued the story.

"Anyway, we heard about a merchant who liked to collect artifacts and we thought we could sell it to him. This led us to take a trip to Acalypha Town in search of the Merchant Guild, Love and Lucky."

"And that's how you met my dad?"

"Yup. He paid us quite a lot for that skull. Although, he then asked the strangest request of us. Deliver a package to your apartment on your birthday. He paid us, gave us the cargo and then we waited around till the specified date rolled around. Even went to visit his grave before coming over here. Bones was just an added bonus." Romeo explained "To be honest, I didn't know what was in it or the reason behind it. But if wasn't going to even let death prevent him from sending you a birthday present, then that is some hardcore dedication."

"That explains why you came back to Magnolia after all this time." Said Natsu

"Thank you…Thank you both." Lucy said tearing up before bringing both Romeo and Kiko in a bone crushing hug.

"Okay Lucy… while the hug is appreciated… your crushing my lungs." Romeo said with a red face as Lucy let go.

"Sorry."

"Man Romeo for someone who was raised by a demon your pretty nice." said Natsu

"I don't know whether to take that as a compliment or not." Romeo thought "Yeah well don't go telling people that, I've got a reputation to keep." Natsu then padded Romeo's back laughing.

"Haha, yeah wouldn't want the Demon Wolf's rep to be put at risk." Natsu joked, Romeo just grumbled.

"Oh come on you loosen up a little Romeo." said Kiko

"By the way Kiko what was your meeting with Romeo like?" Asked Happy

"Oh that's right I never told you all the whole story did I." Said Kiko "Alright it was a little over half a year ago."

-FLASHBACK-

Romeo is seen walking into a pub with his hood up and a sword in his sheath. He sat at the bar and requested a turkey leg. As he ate several suspicious people looked at him.

"That kid seems pretty young to be traveling by himself."

"Yeah and too young to be carrying a katana too."

"So kid you gonna pay for that?" asked the barkeeper as Romeo finished

"Sorry but I'm a little short at the moment. But the two ton sack of meat over there should cover it." Romeo said pointing to a Droy sized man with a large axe on his back.

Said man stood up and walked towards Romeo, "You talking to me brat!?" He said towering over the boy.

"I'm worth 5,000 jewel. You think you can take my head."

Romeo turned to face him, "Yeah that's right." He said casually reaching for his katana as everyone else in the pub gawked at the boy's arrogance.

"Does that kid have death wish!?"

"Must have if he's gonna fight a man with an axe with a tiny sword."

The man grabbed his axe and swung it as the sound of Romeo pulling out his sword could be heard. The man's axe destroyed the seat where Romeo was sitting as well as a good chunk of the bar. However, Romeo was seen behind him completely unharmed in a stance after a sword swing.

"What just happened!?"

"The kid moved faster then the human eye could see."

Suddenly a large gash appeared on the man's stomach as he fell to the floor. The crowd looked in awe.

"That's no normal kid!"

"No kidding."

Suddenly Romeo's sword shattered into pieces as Romeo gave an angsty look. "AGAIN REALLY THAT'S THE THIRD ONE!"

"Oh well." He said as three men walked up to him.

"Hey kid that guy was our bounty."

"Yeah I we don't like it when someone steals our kill. So here-" the man was cut off when a fire demon tail suddenly appeared at each of their necks.

Romeo then spoke "I'll let you have the bounty under two conditions: One you pay for my meal. And two: You tell me where I can get a knew katana." The men nodded as Romeo's tails vanished.

"There is sword smith a little north from here." Said one of the men "He could hook you up."

"Appreciated, here is my bill." Romeo said walking off

"That kid has trouble written all over him." Said one of the men

Romeo came up to a workshop where the men told him to go. "This is the place." Romeo said before entering, the interior wall was decorated with swords of all kinds and a fire inside of a cilm was seen further back. "Hello, anyone here."

Just then a short man with a large beard came from the back wearing overalls and bandana.

"What does a kid like you want?" he said in a cranky tone of voice.

"I'm here for a katana, one that doesn't break easily."

"Hmmm, sorry but the sword you seek is not here."

"What!? How could you possibly know that!?" Romeo exclaimed

"When you've been around as much as I have you learn what kind of sword is right for each person." the man said as Romeo gave a dumbfound look. "However, there is a sword around these parts that might suite a boy like you. One who has experience with demons."

That caused Romeo to sharpen his gaze. The man spoke again, "Don't worry I'm not threatening you, but I quite a bit of knowledge of the bounty hunting circuit."

Romeo decided to change the subject "Okay back to this sword you were talking about."

"Someone's impatient. Alright, in the lower areas of the mountain valley further ahead there is a shrine that houses a supposed demonic sword. Rumor has it the blade is special though it is unknown why. Finding the shrine is easy, coming back with the sword is the hard part." the man said "Many have tried, but…" the man stopped mid sentence when he noticed Romeo had already left. "OH COME ON AT LEAST STAY UNTIL I FINISH!" The man screamed, "Ugh, kids these days."

Romeo is seen at a rocky like area with mountain ranges above. "According to the old man, the shrine should be somewhere around here." Just then Romeo stopped walking and took a defensive stance. "I smell something foul." Suddenly five mountain dwelling Vulcans jumped down and surrounded Romeo.

"Great I hate Vulcans." he said remembering that job his dad went on, as the apes charged at him.

"Fire Devil's Blazing Tails!" Five demon fire tails appeared from Romeo's lower back and impaled each Vulcan before the apes caught on fire. Romeo then threw them off and continued walking. "Did my dad even get a reward for that job, can't remember."

As Romeo continued along the path he came across several human bodies scattered in front of him.

"I guess these guys came for the sword too." he said inspecting the bodies noticing no wounds. "Strange, the Vulcans couldn't of done this, no bruises or any kind wounds on any of them. What exactly happened to these guys?"

Eventually, Romeo arrived at a small Japanese style shrine, there were wooden columns making a path towards the small wooden building that housed a katana in a sheath wrapped with a cloth like seal and chains surrounding it.

"This sword better live up to all the hype." Romeo said walking through the columns. As he did he heard ominous moans. "Turn back." they would say but Romeo ignored them. More bodies in the same state as the ones before could be seen outside the columns. "Does this shrine have something to do with what happened to them?" Romeo then approached the sword.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you?" Romeo turned and saw the old man from before.

"What do you mean?"

"Inside that sword lives a demon that devours the souls of those who try to claim it. As in all the bodies you saw before." The man explained

"Then why would you tell me to come find this murder sword, wait till I make it all the way here and then tell me not to take it!?" Romeo yelled in an annoyed/angry tone.

"Maybe next time you should let people finish speaking before running off!" The man yelled in a similar manner. "I didn't think you would actually come here. Turn around now while you still can." However, are the man said this Romeo used his demon claw to cut off the chains.

"DID YOU HERE A WORD I SAID!?"

"Yeah I did and I' m taking the sword anyway." Romeo said as he took the sword from where it was held and prepared to unsheathe it. However, before he could a voice was heard.

"Who dares try to wield me?" It said as strange markings appeared on Romeo's face. (A.N: Picture the markings that appear on Blackstar from soul eater when using the uncanny sword.)

Romeo fell on his knees and his closed as if he was sleeping. The man walked up to him, "Stupid kid, now he can either tame the demon or be devoured by it."

Romeo is now seen in laying down in shallow gray water. When he awoke he noticed that there were dead trees with thin branches scattered around the area and grey sky above. Romeo then noticed the sheathed sword was in front of him held up in a standing position by some chains.

"Okay so is anyone else here or do I just take the sword?" Romeo called out but there was no answer. But as Romeo walked closer to the sword, "Stay right there human." A male sounding voice said.

Just then the grey water around the sword kicked up into a spiral. "So your my next applicant? Gotta say your the youngest one I've had." When the water spiral dispersed a twelve year old boy was seen sitting on the sword. He had long neon green hair with white streaks that went beyond his feet while his bangs covered his left eye. He had reptilian, yellow eyes, fangs, pointed ears, and a white lizard tail. He wore a white sleeveless shirt, black pants that went down to his knees, and black collar with small chains. Along with black sleeves separated from the shirt that reached his mid-upper arms and came down to his middle fingers, where each sleeve is attached to a ring. He was also barefoot.

"Nice entrance but who are you?" Romeo asked

The boy smirked and jumped down from the sword before speaking, "I am Sword Demon, Kikomaru."

"WAIT A MINUTE BACK UP!" Happy said interrupting the flashback

"What?" Asked Kiko

"You look nothing like the you described in the story." said Happy

"That is my true demon form." Said Kiko, "The me you've seen is what I looked like before I became a demon and the me in the flashback is the what I looked like after. I mainly stay like this to not draw attention. Now stop interrupting!"

"Fine continue."

-Flashback resume-

"Kikomaru?" Romeo muttered

"Correct, the people you saw outside were the weak souls I devoured who tried to claim me. That's the risk you run when trying to obtain my power. Succeed and I serve you, fail and I devour you."

"That is to be expected from a demon." Romeo said unfazed

"Wait a minute, your not scared or surprised or nervous at all!?"

"Your not the first demon I've met."

"Well that takes the fun out this. Oh well, I'll just skip to the part where I kill you!" Kikomaru said before summoning three demon puppets to attack Romeo with. "Fire Devil's Inferno Claw!" Just as the puppets struck Romeo used his claws to rip them apart. As he did Kikomaru stared in shock.

"What the… No way in hell that was real." The demon said mentally "SCREW YOU!" He said as he fired a grayish laser from a right hand magic circle.

"Fire Devil's Rage!" Romeo breath attack overpowered Kikomaru's blast hitting him, causing him to hit a tree.

"N-No way." He said in disbelief "Your a Devil Slayer."

"Correct, Fire Devil Romeo Conbolt at your service. Otherwise known as the Demon Wolf." Romeo proclaimed as he walked to Kikomaru.

"So what if you can slay demons. I can devour your soul right now in the blink of an eye." He said standing back up "So there is no poin-gah." Kikomaru stopped mid sentence as Romeo put his fist in his face.

"If your gonna bluff do it right." Romeo said

"Alright, you win." Kikomaru said but was slightly muffled as his mouth was still covered.

Romeo took his hand away and stepped back a little.

"Alright since you didn't kill me I'm assuming that you want to form a contract with me."

"Correct."

"By doing this are souls will be linked and my abilities will be at your disposal. In sword form I won't break and as long as we are contracted neither of us will be able to kill each other." Kikomaru explained "Any questions."

"No I think that works." Said Romeo

Kikomaru then extended his hand. "I, Sword Demon Kikomaru, hereby offer my power to you Romeo Conbolt." Romeo then shook Kikomaru's hand as everything then faded into white.

Romeo then awoke with the sword unsheathed it was a black katana with the edge of the blade being a neon green.

"Awesome." he said as the markings on his face vanished.

The old man was still there now standing in disbelief. "You actually pasted Kikomaru's test!?"

"Yup, kicked his butt and he formed a contract with me."

"Strength isn't all that is required." Then man said "While fighting, Kikomaru is able to sense a person true self. Those who came before you were either to weak or had picked souls. The fact that you passed means the demon has taken a liking to you."

"Huh." Romeo said looking at his new sword that then glowed.

"What's happening now?" Romeo said

"Don't know." said the man

When the light disperse a yellow eyed, frill neck lizard with white scales and green markings appeared. "Looking forward to working with you master." it said

"What the hell!?" the two humans yelled in unison

"That's Kikomaru?" said the old man

"He looks completely different." said Romeo

"This is my lizard form." Kikomaru explained climbing on Romeo's shoulder "So where to first."

"This is going to take some getting used too." Romeo thought

The trio made their way back to town as Romeo and Kikomaru bid farewell to the old man.

"Master I'm hungry." the lizard said

"You can have anything you want at the next town except souls, Kiko."

"Kiko?"

"That is what I'm calling you." Romeo said "And 'Master' isn't necessary Romeo will do."

"Alright then Romeo it is."

-FLASHBACK END-

"And that is how Romeo and I met." Kiko said finishing the story.

"Wow, so let me get this straight?" said Natsu "You broke so many swords you had to get a demon for a weapon." He said laughing

"OUT OF THAT WHOLE STORY THAT'S WHAT YOU GOT!" Romeo yelled

"Seriously, this was your hero growing up?" said Kiko

"It's actually more believable than you'd first think." Romeo answered

"Hey Kiko can we see your other form please." Lucy requested

"Why?"

"I'm just curious."

"Alright." Kiko said before jumping to the floor.

The lizard was then enveloped in a green light that lasted a few seconds. When the light disperse Kiko's appeared in his true demon form.

"Wow he looks almost human now." Said Happy

"Yeah and is in desperate need of a haircut." said Natsu

"So what do you think?" Kiko asked

"I think its cute in a way." Lucy said as Kiko returned to lizard form.

"It's like Pantherlily's battle mode. Meaning there is a time limit." Kiko explained

"Not that this isn't fun but shouldn't you be going on a job one of these days?" Romeo asked

"Oh yeah, we were thinking of taking this job." Lucy said showing Romeo the flyer.

"Wanted: Guild Hunter Velveno." Romeo read aloud "Reward for capture: 4,000,000 jewels!"

"For one guy!?" said Kiko

"Yeah the client is someone called Count Balsamico whose throwing a ball for mages next week." Lucy explained

"Sour name." Kiko commented

"Now come on Natsu we have practicing to do." Lucy said dragging Natsu outside.

Curious, Romeo followed them outside and sat on wooden planks with Happy and Kiko. Macao and Wabaka were watching as well. Natsu and Lucy were practicing ballroom dancing, however Natsu just stepped on Lucy's foot the whole time.

"So what does this have to do with this job request again?" Romeo asked

"The job request stated that the members need to act like they belong at a high class ball to stop Velveno from stealing the ring," Mira said.

"Sounds boring," Romeo replied crossing his arms.

Lucy suddenly screamed in pain as Natsu stepped on her foot again.

"Dammit Natsu! Can't you follow my movements correctly?" Lucy angrily told him.

"Sorry Lucy, but this is really hard…"

Suddenly Gray pushed Natsu out the way, grabbing Lucy arms and saying, "Let me play." He said as he lost his shirt mid sentence. "GET LOST JERK!" Lucy sent him flying with her infamous LUCY KICK. From behind the guild door, Romeo could hear Juvia saying something along the lines of "Curse you love rival stealing my Gray." Erza then danced with Natsu and spun him around brutally.

"The Dancing Demon lives up to her name." Romeo thought

Soon everyone paired up and tried to dance. Elfman with Evergreen, Warren with Kinana, Gray and Juvia, (Much to her liking), Natsu and Lucy, Macao and Wakaba were fighting over who got to dance with Mira before Freed took her hand to dance. Same with Jet and Droy over Levy until Gajeel came along. Kiko was even in his demon form getting spun around by Erza.

Romeo was about to take a nap until it was over, but then Wendy came over to him. The girl was blushing and had trouble making eye contact with him. Mira was giving them a heart filled stare and Carla (who was dancing with Happy) a murderous one, really just at Romeo.

"Um… Romeo, I know this isn't really your thing, but um… would you mind if I asked you to dance with me?" She said with a red face.

The request surprised Romeo, "Uh I thought she was scared of me." he thought. Romeo then heard Kiko and Happy snickering, as well as his Dad and the master having lecherous grins. Romeo just glared at them.

Taking Wendy's hand, "Sure Wendy, I'd be honored." He said formally causing her face to get even redder.

"SO MANLY!" Elfman yelled as Evergreen hit him in the face with her fan.

"Little Romeo and Wendy are growing up." Lucy joked as Natsu just gave a overprotective brother glare, as did Gajeel.

"Why the heck am I blushing so much?" Romeo thought "Is it the look my Dad is giving me? Or the way Wendy has her head resting on my chest? It's kinda cute. Wait did I really just think that." Romeo's blush intensified as he and Wendy danced.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Romeo's meeting with Kiko has been revealed. Word of the Demon Wolf's integration with Fairy Tail has become public knowledge. How will things go at the Magic Ball. What does Mira plan to do to make Fairy Tail's Heaven and Hell couple a reality? Find out next time.

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