I'm Lucy.
All of the requests delivered to my wizard guild, Fairy Tail,
were way out there.
So to be able to take them on,
I thought I'd better use an even wider variety of magic.
And so, I'm gonna learn new magic!
All right!
You want to learn Transformation Magic?
Yes. There've been many times where I was in a bind because I couldn't call the spirits,
so I want to be able to fight with my own power next time that happens.
That kind of sounds interesting.
Aye!
Why would you guys need to learn Transformation Magic?
To expand my bag of pranks, of course!
That could be so much fun!
I'm sorry I asked.
Transform!
Transformation Magic is deep,
but I'm sure you'll be able to use it at the beginner's level pretty quickly.
Really?!
All right!
Yay!
So for safety's sake, let's practice at a spacious location, like a park.
Transformation, huh?
Recently, we haven't had much presence, and we're getting older...
If we learn Transformation Magic here, it could be like getting a new lease on life.
Transformation...
That could be handy once in a while!
Evergreen-san, you're going out, but not for a job?
That's right. I'm going to check out a new shop that's already become popular.
I actually want to get some new clothes myself!
That's a good idea. Girls need to be fashion-sensitive.
Not only women! Men are sensitive about it, too!
Yeah! I wanna buy new stage duds, anyway!
Good idea!
And these are all the principles of Transformation Magic.
Do you understand?
It's difficult...
Hey, Natsu and Happy! Are you really serious about learning Transformation Magic?
So what you have to be careful about when you transform...
Hey, you wake up, too.
They're sleeping again!
All this hard talk about theories puts me to sleep.
Me, too!
If possible, I'd like to move on to practical exercises, too...
I guess so. Okay, let's start practical training.
Yay!
That's our Mira-san! You're really understanding!
Yep!
We'll start with beginner level. I'll transform into Erza.
There.
Huh? Um, something seems off...
At the beginner level, your clothes don't transform.
I see!
What about intermediate level?
You can change clothes, too.
Wow!
You've got her armor down exactly!
It's like the real Erza!
It's important to be good at observation.
But you're not actually powerful like the real thing, are you?
Natsu...
You're not fighting with Gray again, are you?
Even your voice is the same!
Getting into the role
is also a Transformation Magic skill.
Impressive...
Amazing. I couldn't tell the difference between the two.
When you get to the advanced level...
...you can change the properties of your body.
A fish!
And if you aim even higher...
A bird!
...you can change your abilities...
A fox!
...and your fighting strength.
Incredible! If we can transform, then we could...
Yeah, become the men we wanna be!
It really is deep!
I wanna try it!
How was that?
Hey, Mira, turn into a fish once more!
Do you want to eat her?
Well, you can't do all that right off the bat,
so let's start with beginner level.
Beginner level, huh? I'd rather jump into the advanced level.
Me, too!
Impertinent wretches!
Conditioned reflex, huh?
For safety's sake, you have to start at the beginner level.
This looks really nice, doesn't it?
It's lovely!
And you look cute, Wendy.
Really?
I... I thought maybe it was a bit much...
This is your chance. You need to be adventurous once in a while.
How about my outfit?
How pretty! It suits you perfectly, Carla!
It sure does!
You all look wonderful in those outfits!
How can I put it? I'm looking for an outfit that says, "This is the one!" to me...
Now that's cool.
No, too cool.
And now we're...
...perfect heroes!
Heroes?
Talk about hyper...
No matter how old men get, they're always kids at heart.
Owner, what is that outfit?
I'm not surprised, Erza-san. You have a discerning eye!
Long, long ago, someone who wore that suit became a hero and defeated evil in this town.
Or that's the legend, anyway...
An outfit for the sake of justice. How moving.
Hey, Erza...
D-Don't tell me...
It's too late. Look at those eyes.
A hero...
Do you have one for me?
Of course I do!
What do you think, Erza-san?
It's very comfortable. Not bad.
It fits you like a glove!
I feel more powerful than ever!
That suit has been waiting for you to put it on!
I don't doubt it.
From now on, my name is Fairy Woman!
Um...
What should we do?
What's the harm? I say let her be.
Right. Let's say we didn't see anything.
Okay, Natsu and Happy, turn into Lucy.
Lucy, turn into Natsu.
Okay!
So what should we do?
It's obvious. Transform into a young, handsome, popular man!
That's the ticket!
Then my wife might come back to me!
And my wife, who always bosses me around,
may see me in a new light...
Maybe I'll wear my hair in a pompadour for the first time in years!
Look at each other carefully.
Right!
That's it. Look at each other and picture it.
Picture it...
Picture it!
Handsome guy!
Pompadour!
Look even more closely and picture each other.
A pimple.
Shut up!
It's easier to succeed when you become someone who's usually close to you.
I see...
Hey! That's too close!
Your face,
your body...
Imagine they're the other person and focus.
Gather your magic and use it for the other person's image alone.
Unleash it!
Transform!
Huh?
Well, it doesn't usually work out on the first try.
Lame!
You couldn't get it, Lucy!
What?! You two couldn't do it, either!
Nah, now I've got the knack.
Me, too!
I haven't changed at all...
This is why we're never in the spotlight...
Okay, let's try it once more. Picture yourself transformed.
Okay!
This time for sure, I'm gonna get my wife back as a good-looking guy!
A pompadour! A husband's dignity!
Transform!
Aye!
Happy turned into Lucy!
You cleared the beginner level!
But it's creepy...
Here it comes!
Stop it!
Why have your clothes changed, too?!
Well, let's continue and keep making progress.
Wanna head back?
Yeah...
I'm the one who wanted to learn Transformation Magic...
And how long are you gonna stay like that?!
Merrow...
Dammit. If I could only use Transformation Magic...
If I could just get a new lease on life...
One more time... Just once more!
I'll do it again!
Transform!
I guess it's impossible...
Of course it didn't work...
W-What the...?! My whole body...
Ow...
What the hell is happening?!
My balloon is stuck in the tree!
Oh, dear. This is a problem.
We can't reach it at this height.
That tree is evil for stealing a girl's balloon!
Leave it to Fairy Woman!
Here's your balloon, safe and sound.
The tree!
No need to thank me. I'm a hero.
W-Would you look for a ring I lost?
Leave it to Fairy Woman!
Would you take me to church? My legs hurt...
Leave it to Fairy Woman!
Strange. Certainly, I'm doing good deeds...
...but it isn't quite the same thing as defeating evil.
In the first place, what is a hero? Someone who's around because evil exists?
No, that's not it.
Those screams... I sense the presence of evil!
I was wondering what the fuss was about...
What the hell is it?
M-Maybe Macao?!
No. I am not the Macao whose wife ran away from him.
My name is... Mr. Purple!
What happened to you?!
I bet you ate somethin' weird, huh?
Maybe overeating from stress?
I'm full of youth! And power!
And I'm enraged!
Hey!
What the hell?! That could've been dangerous!
This won't do...
What's up with him?!
What a nuisance.
Smoke...
Now what?!
Are you... Wakaba?!
The Wakaba you once turned down for a date no longer exists.
The name of my reborn self is The Cigar!
Um...
What an incredible pompadour!
Now this is the me I'm meant to be!
We're Fiore's number one villains!
This is bad. What they're saying doesn't make any sense.
Hey! Stop it!
What the hell is this?
Has anger made them lose control?
I can't stop! Deep in my heart, something is yelling for me to destroy!
Me, too! I can't defy that voice!
I'm gonna demolish everything!
Why is this happening?
Hey, is that Transformation Magic, too?
If it is, daily stress has shaped the Transformation Magic, probably.
Probably?
Come to think of it, those two have been stressing recently
about losing the spotlight, or losing their hair, or wanting to become popular...
Such evil!
Anyway, Magnolia will be destroyed at this rate!
Oh, dear...
The guild's reputation will suffer again.
There's only one thing to do.
But since I just learned it, I'll use Transformation Magic to beat them.
Great idea!
I don't think this is the time to fool around, though...
Picture it and then unleash it!
Right!
Leave it to us!
Transform!
Wha...?!
What is this?!
What did you picture that turned you into colored paper and a bamboo shoot?!
How should I know?!
Aye...
Leave this to Fairy Woman!
Erza?!
I'm not Erza Scarlet. I'm Fairy Woman!
Uh... What should we do? Even Erza...
That's not Erza. It's Fairy Woman!
At this point, whatever...
Fairy Kick!
Fairy Punch!
A straightforward hero is old-fashioned!
From now on, it's the age of dark, serious villains!
"Serious"?
Say what?!
Can't move, can you, Fairy Woman?
Die!
You craven...
What do you expect? We're villains!
Erza!
I'll give you a hand!
Me, too!
There's no need for you to get involved!
Fairy Woman will feed these miscreants the steel fist of justice!
Let's see you try!
The world isn't interested in heroes anymore!
Wait!
We're not heroes or villains!
From here on out, it's going to be the age of the dark heroes!
I'm the iron flower that blooms in Magnolia,
the dark hero of black iron, Fairy Man!
My only weakness is moving vehicles.
And I'm his partner, the strongest warrior,
the lone pursuer, Fairy Boy!
I'm on a quest to find someone who's stronger than me.
Who are those guys?!
Allies or enemies?! It's a mysterious duo!
It's obviously Gajeel and Lily, right?
Let's not spoil it for them.
Fairy Woman, I'll take over from here!
Prepare yourselves, villains!
Don't butt in, idiots!
I won't let anyone try to steal my thunder.
Here I go! The climax of the battle!
Fairy Whip!
That's mine! When did you take it?!
She's not just fighting in costume. She's totally lost herself in the role.
But it's a ripoff. She's a copycat.
I'm not copying! It's an homage! A show of respect!
Now, I'm going to wind this up in a fantastic fashion!
Starting with you, Cigar Man!
It's The Cigar!
Don't quibble!
Fairy Wind!
My smoke! My pompadour!
Wakaba!
W-Why, you...
You're next, Mystery Pool!
That's Mr. Purple!
She did it.
That's Erza for you!
We're back to normal!
Dammit! I didn't get to do anything!
Transformation Magic is tough, huh?
Is everyone safe? No injuries?
Thanks, Erza!
I'm not Erza. I'm Fairy Woman!
Uh-oh...
Why are you looking at me like that?
Why are you looking like that?!
What?
She's become realistic!
Several days later...
I've had it with transformations.
All we can do is the best we can with what we have.
I haven't turned back to normal yet...
It looks like Erza... I mean, Fairy Woman has been busy again...
Transformation...
Natsu, what do you have wrapped up in that futon?
I found a weird egg, so I wanna see what happens if I keep it warm.
Interesting! Maybe something will hatch?
I don't know yet, but if something does, it'll be like your little brother, Happy!
L-Little brother! Now I'm excited!
We'd better decide on a name!
Yeah. He'll be my little brother, so...
Happy the Second!
Forget it!
Next time: Here Comes Kemokemo!
Okay, then how about this? Happy 2!
Even if you change it to a number, forget it!