Zeref has decided to unleash an all-out attack upon Magnolia as his forces attacked the entire city. At the moment, Keyes was fighting against Sting and Rogue at Magnolia High when they launched an attack at the school. Keyes twirled his staff around to keep both of them back. He then blasted the two of them with his dark power.

"The end draws near as this city shall fall." Keyes said.

"Don't kid yourself." Sting said.

"There's no way we're going to let win." Rogue said.

"Who's going to stop us?" Keyes said, but ended up getting hit by a whip.

"That would be us!" Lucy said as she and the others pushed through the soldiers and joined the battlefield.

"Give it up, Keyes." Jellal said.

"Why when the true battle is only beginning." Keyes said as he pointed to the sky and they all saw The Cube.

"Oh man!" Gray said as they all thought they were in a lot of danger. Then, they all saw something shot out from the top and it looked like it was going to land near them. All of them saw that it came down and landed behind the school.

"What was that?" Erza said.

"Guys, Keyes managed to escape." Gajeel said as they saw Keyes disappeared on them. "Typical. We show up and he runs off like a coward."

"Come on. We better have a look at what crashed behind the school." Jellal said as they all headed behind the school. When they all went there, they changed out of their ranger outfits and it looked like something landed in a dumpster. As it pulled itself up, all of them got ready to fight whatever it was. They all relaxed and were relief when they saw it was Natsu.

"Natsu!" They all said.

"What is this? Ironic, typical, or what since my own brother just tossed me into a dumpster?" Natsu said as he climbed out and just noticed the others. "Hey, guys!"

"Thank goodness you're safe. We were all worried." Erza said. Lucy walked right over to Natsu. Everyone was quite surprised as she just slapped him right across the face.

"You dummy!" Lucy said. "What were you thinking going off on your own?" She was starting to get all teary. "Do you have any idea how much it scared me?"

"I know, but I had a chance to face my brother." Natsu said.

"That doesn't mean you have to face it alone." Lucy said as she was starting to let her tears fall. She went right over and wrapped her arms around him. This helped Natsu see how much she cared for him. Lucy thought she lost someone precious to her and Natsu knows that feeling too well. Natsu held Lucy close to him as comfort.

"I'm sorry." Natsu said.

"We're all just glad that you're safe." Rogue said.

"Zeref is starting his final attack." Natsu said. "This is it you guys. It's the chance we've been waiting for to end it all right here and right now. This time, we'll face him together. Are you with me?"

"Yeah!" All of them cheered as they were all set to end this once and for all.

…

Zeref

Zeref teleported down from his castle and came to the streets of the ruined city of Magnolia. He watched as some of his soldiers continued to destroy the city.

"Lord Zeref!" He looked to see Keyes appeared in front of him.

"Keyes, I take it from your look, you failed to destroy the other rangers." Zeref said.

"Forgive me, but victory is still upon us." Keyes said. "An invasion like this shall destroy the city with them in it."

"Let's hope your right. They could still turn the tide." Zeref said. "Take the soldiers and return to face the rangers. Don't report back until I say otherwise. Also, if you see Red Ranger, do not destroy him. I want him brought to me in any shape or form, but I do want him alive."

"As you wish." Keyes said and went back into action.

…..

Rangers' Base

Mirajane and Mavis were safe with them out in the woods. They monitored everything that was going on and Mirajane was really worried.

"Mavis, isn't there anything we can do to help?" Mirajane said.

"We're at our safest here for they haven't found our base yet." Mavis said. "All we can do is hope for the best. The rangers have never let us down before and I know they won't let us down this time." Mirajane believed that as well. She monitored the city and saw Keyes attacking the city with soldiers.

"Oh no. Keyes is at it again." Mirajane said. Mavis was concerned about it, but she let out a smile.

"It'll be fine. I sense that all eight of the rangers have returned." Mavis said. "Contact all of them." Mirajane nodded her head and got in contact with them.

'Go ahead.' Natsu said.

"Natsu! We're so glad to hear from you again." Mirajane said. "Listen, Keyes is leading an army and it looks like he's heading your way."

"Got it." Natsu said.

"Rangers, listen to what I have to say." Mavis said to give final words of encouragement. "I believe in each of you. You've all prevailed in many battles and I know you will this time. The only thing you need to do is believe in yourselves and no matter how powerful or overwhelming the enemy is, you will overcome it. Now go and finish this for good!"

…

Keyes

Keyes led his army of soldiers through the city and continued to destroy it with buildings beginning to crumble.

"Do not stop. Destroy everything and have the humans see that there is no hope for them and that the superior race shall rule over." Keyes said. "Once the rangers arrive, bring them all down."

"Not going to happen." Keyes halted his forces and look straight ahead as he saw all eight of them walked forward.

"It's the end of the line, Keyes. You'll end up just like the others." Gray said.

"This story has become to dribble. It needs a gut wrenching twist and I believe all of your being eliminated shall be nice." Keyes said.

"That's what you think, but you're the one that's done for." Natsu said. "Are you guys ready?"

"Ready!" All of them shouted as they reached for their morphers for one last attack and their final morphing. All of them charged right in. "Magical Energy, Unleash!" All of them morphed into their ranger forms with the original five in their Mystic Mode.

"Attack, but leave Red to me!" Keyes ordered as his soldiers charged in as well. They let Natsu through as he went for Keyes. Natsu swung his magic staff, but Keyes used his own to block each attack.

"You should have learn that you can't beat us. Now, it's too late for you." Natsu said as he continued the fight.

"I think not for Lord Zeref shall prevail over you miserable humans." Keyes said as he jumped back and fired dark blasts, but Natsu jumped through them and hit Keyes.

"My brother is human too. How can you fight against humans if you serve one?" Natsu said as Keyes kept the fight going.

"Lord Zeref is an exception. His views are absolute." Keyes said. "Failing to see what he sees will bring you to your demise."

"No way!" Natsu said as he formed a blade of fire and slashed Keyes with it. "My brother is nothing like you etherious, who only want destruction. I know his good spirit is in there and I'll save him!" Natsu focused all his power into his staff and slashed down against Keyes and it was too much for him to endure.

"Long live Lord Zeref!" Keyes declared before he met his end and was destroyed. All the other rangers fought off the soldiers and lined up to finish them.

"White Shadow Blast!" Sting and Rogue aimed their blasters with the others powering up their weapons and each of them fired an energy blast and destroyed all of them.

"That's the end of that!" Gajeel said.

"Not quite." Rogue said.

"It's not over until we take care of Zeref." Jellal said.

"Yo, Natsu. Are you sure you want to go against your brother?" Sting said. "How are we suppose to stop him?"

"I know my kind brother is still in there and I'm going to bring him out. Even if I have to beat the evil out of him." Natsu declared. The final battle is upon them and Natsu will have to choose to save his brother or the world.

…

Zeref

Zeref walked through the destruction his forces have brought upon. He savored this moment, but it was all ruined for him when he saw the rangers on their cycles and were riding straight to him. All of them pulled over and got up to face him.

"Hold it right there, Zeref." Natsu said.

"It's over. You have no one left to fight for you." Lucy said.

"I don't need them. I'll take care of you myself." Zeref said. All of them charged at them, but he unleashed a blast of dark magic and tripped all of them. Lucy kept going as she jumped through the smoke and flames, but Zeref shot another blast and hit her in midair. Lucy lost her balance and slammed against a car with her being forced out of her ranger form and greatly hurt.

"Dragon Cannon!" Sting and Rogue formed their cannon. They both fired, but Zeref jumped over the attack and blasted the cannon to pieces. Zeref gave Sting a powerful kick and it knocked him out of his ranger form as well with him greatly hurt as well.

"Why you!" Rogue tried his saber, but Zeref dodged each attack. Zeref grabbed Rogue's arm and gave him a kick as well and had him fly into a wall with him out of his ranger form as well. Gray stepped in and tried his staff, but Zeref flipped back and shot small blasts at him. Zeref used his magic and tossed Gray up and hit a building. Gray hit the ground hard and was forced him to power down.

"My turn!" Erza said as she shot out blasts of wind at him. Zeref jumped away from each attack and landed next to her. She tried swinging her staff, but Zeref grabbed it and hit her in the gut. Zeref had energy swirl around his fist and hit her again with her being sent flying and she lost power too.

"Erza!" Jellal cried and went to attack Zeref in rage. He swung his sword, but Jellal jumped over him and used his magic to cause a great explosion around Jellal. Jellal dropped his sword and he was taken out as well.

"I got him!" Gajeel said as he rode his cycle and fired energy blasts around Zeref. Zeref shot out some black electricity at him. It caused Gajeel's ride to malfunction and slide against the ground and explode. Gajeel rolled against the ground and was forced out of his ranger form as well.

"That's enough!" Natsu shouted as he faced his brother. "Dragon Armor!" Natsu transformed into his dragon armor and wasn't holding anything back. Natsu flew right at Zeref with fire around his fist. Zeref had dark power around his fist and the two collided. The two magic powers were canceling each other out and caused an explosion they both got caught in.

"Natsu!" All of them shouted as they were all worried he didn't survive. Natsu did survive as he rolled out of the flames, but he was badly hurt as well. Zeref didn't escape unscathed for his clothes were torn and he had some injuries, but he was still standing.

"Do you understand yet?" Zeref said. "All your efforts will be in vain. Even now you show that mankind can't move on without their being violence and what's to stop more to come in this world. This is what I'm trying to tell you. The only way for this world to change is complete annihilation and to start over again. Natsu, you're the only good thing in this world so come with me."

"No, you're wrong." Lucy said as she leaned against the car for support. "You don't need to destroy the world to make it a better place. You can connect to people and open their hearts. There are so many good qualities in this world and we won't let you destroy it."

"And what are you going to do about it?" Zeref said as he begin to have his magic flow out of him. Lucy looked around and saw all of her friends struggling to get back up, but she won't lose all the friends she's come to have.

"Come and get me." Lucy said as she did her best to get far from here as Zeref went after her.

"Lucy!" Natsu shouted as he managed to get up and go after them. The others kept trying to get up. Jellal was able to grab his sword and got up.

"Come on. We've got to help them." Jellal said as the others did their best to catch up to them. Lucy tried moving as far as she could so even if she would be destroyed, perhaps the others can survive. Lucy nearly fell over, but caught a parking meter to hold her up.

"I've got you!" Zeref said as he was able to catch up to her. He built up power and was ready to finish her off. He tossed the attack and Lucy couldn't escape.

"Lucy!" Natsu said as he arrived and pushed her out of the way, but he ended up getting hit and knocked to the ground.

"Natsu!" Lucy shouted and even Zeref was shocked at what he did. Lucy went over to him, but he wasn't awake and he wasn't moving.

"Zeref!" Zeref turned around and saw Jellal as he shot an energy slash from his sword and land a clean hit on Zeref and knocked him next to Natsu.

"Natsu! Natsu, please wake up. Answer me." Lucy begged as she tried to get Natsu to wake up. Zeref was worried his brother was gone for good. However, Natsu moved a little and was able to open his eyes. "You're alive!" She screamed as she hugged him and was happy that he was. Natsu looked over to his brother and he was beginning to see regret.

"Zeref?" Natsu said as they all gathered around.

"What have I done?" Zeref said as he reflected on his past. "I was so pent-up on my disgust, my frustration, for this world that I nearly lost the one person that matters the most to me."

"Zeref, the world might have some rough parts, but it can all change without destruction." Natsu said as he stood up. "Only by having people come together can they make a difference like we did. It's never too late." Natsu held out his hand and the darkness in Zeref was dying as he reached up and took it. Natsu was right all along. The brother he knew was still in there and it nearly took the life of the person he cares the most for him to come back.

…

One Week Later

The danger has passed and the city was being rebuilt. The rangers succeeded in defeating their greatest enemy and they're celebrating with their prom. Magnolai High reserved a great hall and it was a great night.

"Say cheese!" A photographer said as he took a picture of Levy and Gajeel.

"Isn't this great?" Levy said.

"You said it." Gajeel said as the two were having a wonderful time. Up on the second hall, Gray was hanging with Erza and Jellal as they watched over the place.

"What a great night." Erza said.

"It truly is!" All of them had Mavis come as a chaperone. "You all should be proud of all this."

"We have Erza to thank for this." Jellal said.

"Why thank you." Erza said and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Careful. We're in public." Gray said.

"Yes. You don't want to go out of control." Zeref said. With him admitting defeat, he's doing everything he can to make all his wrongs right and he's taken an interest in someone. "Excuse me, but would you like to join me for a drink, Mavis."

"I would love to." Mavis said as she took his arm and the two of them left and leaving the rangers amazed by that.

"Mavis and Zeref? That's a pairing I didn't think was possible." Erza said.

"Speaking of which, I better find my date." Gray said as he took off.

"Hey! We want to see you on the dancefloor." Sting said as he and Rogue were actually the D.J.'s.

"We're taking a break, but here's a good musical friend of ours. Welcome, Mirajane!" Rogue said as Mira stepped on the stage with a guitar.

"This one goes out to all my friends here and the amazing work they've done." Mirajane said. She started playing her guitar and it was a slow melody with everyone slow dancing. Lucy hanged back and enjoying the music with Natsu coming up to her.

"You want to dance?" Natsu asked as he held out his hand.

"I love to." Lucy said as he led her to the dancefloor and the two of them began to slow dance. As the music played, the two of them stared into each other's eyes and felt like no one else was around. Not hiding their feelings anymore, they both leaned in and kissed each other. The rangers are finished, but they're legacy lives on. You hold a strong connection with those around you, turning the impossible possible, and being able to fight any form of darkness…..and that's truly magical.