One day, an egg suddenly fell from the sky.
A strange creature emerged from the egg, and Natsu named it "Kemokemo."
To Natsu, it was a new member of his family.
Just then, the Council's guild exchange program began.
Using that as an excuse,
Natsu went around to all the guilds, asking if they knew anything about Kemokemo,
but didn't obtain any useful information.
Meanwhile, a request came from the Council
for Fairy Tail to team up with Sabertooth to investigate
a mysterious island that suddenly appeared near the shore, but...
This is the ruling of the Council:
"That island is dangerous."
Dangerous?
There. Troia is finished.
Thanks. So what's dangerous now?
We picked up a life form on the island, identity unknown.
We don't even know if it's human or animal. The reading was inconclusive.
But it definitely came from this island that just appeared a few days ago.
Yeah, that doesn't bode well...
And that's why we're checking it out?
As commander, I'll stay behind in the boat after we dock.
If something happens on the island, send up a signal flare.
Roger.
The Place You Came To!
Why is there a path on a new island?
My guess is that people used to live here and then it sunk at some point.
And for some reason, suddenly popped up again...
Anyway, there may be something in those ruins.
This place is suspicious!
Fro thinks so, too!
Let's split up and investigate the perimeter.
We'll regroup at the ruins.
What the heck? It's just an ordinary forest.
I'm hungry!
Sheesh! You're not nervous at all, are you?
Look at this!
Why is there a seashell in the middle of the forest?
We've seen that kind of seashell before.
Lamia Scale...
The same kind was on the back of that slate.
Hey, look at this, everyone!
Is that what we saw at Mermaid Heel?!
Fish! And it looks delicious!
You'll get a stomachache!
I'm sure things from the sea rose together with the island, but...
What is it, Lucy?
How can the trees be this lush on an island that's been submerged up 'til now?
And a forest?
Well, it's certain that this is no ordinary island.
What's that?!
It's near the ruins! Let's go!
Right!
Is this the life reading?
It's huge.
Natsu-san! That's a sea serpent!
What?!
A demon of the sea. I heard about them a long time ago.
But this is land!
Flare signal!
What?!
What is that?!
Sorry! I'm late.
What is that?!
I don't know, but Fairy Tail and Sabertooth are already on the island.
Go to them.
We're going to support them! Prepare to fire!
Yes, sir!
Erza-san! Where are Natsu-san and the others?
Inside those ruins!
No way!
Dammit!
Where's everyone else?
Outside, looks like.
Owww... We're trapped in here?!
Are you okay, too?
What's that?
What's that noise?
It kinds of sounds like a heartbeat...
A heartbeat?
Is there something...
...deeper inside of here?
Anyway, we've got to do something about that thing!
Yeah. Before Natsu-san and the others are crushed inside!
Let's go, everyone!
Ice Cannon!
Rogue!
Right! Roar of the...
Roar of the...
...Shadow Dragon!
...White Dragon!
That's my Sting-kun!
And Rogue!
W-Wow...
W-What is it?!
The same ancient characters that Jura-san showed us!
Wendy!
For some reason... I can't... move...
What's happening?
Were they attacked?!
Doranbolt!
They suddenly collapsed! I've got no idea!
Take them back to the ship!
Right! What are the rest of you going to do?!
Don't worry about us! Just go!
Lucy! If you don't hurry it up, we're gonna get squashed!
I know, but there are tons of characters here!
Hey! Again?
Doesn't that sound like a heartbeat to you?
Heartbeat?
Is this island alive?
What's this smoke?!
Kemokemo... When did you get so big?
He's huge!
Smoke...
Gray!
Erza-san!
Are you okay?
W-What the hell is happening?
W-What's going on?
F-Frosch...
I don't feel good. I-I'm dizzy...
Fro, too...
What is this? What's happening?
What is this...?
What happened on the island?
Erza and the others are battling a monster.
What about these two?
I don't know. They suddenly collapsed,
but this situation could involve...
Some kind of virus?
Take these two to a cabin.
Lahar!
Not yet! Lucy?
It's written here, too!
"Light," "benefit," "tree"...
Anything else?
"Protect"... "disaster"...
"Poison"... "purify"...
Poison? Purify?
P-Poison?! This is poison?!
Natsu, try shining light on the ceiling.
That's...
What?
Those are the same pictures I saw from the literature at Lamia Scale!
Where are Lucy and Natsu?!
If Natsu-san and Lucy-san
also can't move...
That wouldn't be good...
Wing Slash of the Fire Dragon!
Lucy!
Are you all right?!
Yeah. Thanks!
What is that?
What I borrowed from Lamia Scale could be some kind of hint!
Um...
Do you remember that form?!
It's the same shape as the slate back at Lamia Scale!
That's right! And so...
Half of the words on the surface are worn away...
...but maybe if I do this...
No...
Wake up, Lahar!
We have to sink this island...
Contact the Council...
They're still on the island.
We have to keep the virus from spreading to the mainland...
But...
If you get infected, who would be left to tell them?!
Everyone... hurry back...
No...
No!
This one!
What's it say?
Wait a second.
There! This is a plant!
A plant?
I've got it!
"Light"... "benefit"... "tree"...
"Photosynthesis"!
"Poison"... "disaster"... "purify"...
And then...
..."plant"!
"Protect"!
Kemokemo... Are you...
Frosch! Lector!
Dammit! I can't get up!
M-Maybe this is a virus or something like that...
Natsu... What the hell are you doin'?
You okay?!
We're goners!
Kemokemo...
Protect...
Now I understand...
...what I am and what I should do.
It's scary when I think about what lies ahead,
but I'll stand up and fight.
After all, Natsu said...
...that we're family.
Erza! Gray!
Virus...
Virus?!
This smoke was poison, after all!
Everyone, wake up!
No! This smoke isn't poison!
We were in there with the smoke and weren't infected by the virus.
It's the opposite!
The smoke coming out of Kemokemo's body isn't poison!
The virus is being released from the island itself,
and that smoke is purifying it!
Purifying?
Is that Kemokemo?
I don't think Kemokemo is an animal.
W-Where am I?
I can move...
Wendy?
Kemokemo must be neutralizing the virus.
He's the god of plants!
He was protecting us the whole time!
Kemokemo! I'm not gonna let you fight alone!
Let's go, Happy!
Aye, sir!
Happy!
Aye!
All right, Kemokemo! I'll show you our power!
Roar of the Fire Dragon!
Since the distant past, this island has repeatedly sunk and emerged.
And when it comes up, it always releases a virus.
In ancient times, people built a civilization here, without knowing that.
Kemokemo saved them then.
Then even now...
Yeah. I think it's neutralizing the virus even now.
Kemokemo!
Exploding Flame Edge!
Where are Natsu-san and the others?
Still on the island...
Yeah! That was awesome, Kemokemo!
Huh? Kemokemo?
Hey, Kemokemo, are you all right?
Look at that!
The island!
Oh, no! Natsu-san!
The island is starting to sink!
We've gotta get out of here fast!
Fro thinks so, too!
Hey, Kemokemo! Kemokemo!
Natsu!
What's wrong, Kemokemo?!
Kemokemo!
What is this?
Natsu...
You... can talk?
I had forgotten for the longest time.
But now I remember... words, and my role, too.
Your role?
Come on, get up. Let's go home.
I'm staying here.
My body is already becoming one with the forest.
I'm going to sink with this island.
What are you talkin' about?!
I'll absorb the island's virus.
Go back with everyone, Natsu.
No! You're goin' with me!
I'm sorry...
Why are you apologizin'?!
I can't protect everyone anymore, so get off the island fast.
This is goodbye, Natsu.
It ain't goodbye! I can't go!
Kemokemo...
Kemokemo!
Natsu... I was... a member...
What?!
...of Fairy Tail too, wasn't I?
Yeah! That's right!
You're a member of Fairy Tail! And a member of my family!
Thank you...
It was fun...
Hey! Answer me! Answer me!
Natsu!
Dammit! Why?!
Let's go!
No!
Kemokemo's seed?
Let's go.
I couldn't protect him, even though he was family...
No. You've got it wrong.
It's the same as what the ancient civilization inscribed on the ruins.
Kemokemo is like a god of the island.
Yeah. And he carried out his duty.
We'll be able to meet again someday, right?
Don't forget to lock the door!
Aye!
I hope there's a good job for us today!
Yeah!
Natsu, help!
You've got an afro!
This is what's happened from all the static electricity!
It looks pretty good on you, so why not keep it?
Don't be stupid! Just help me fix it!
All right, fine... I just got a shock!
Are you okay?!
Yeah. Thanks to that, I just got a good idea.
So the electricity alone gave you a flash of inspiration!
Next time: The Lightning Man!
Since you've got an afro, how about the name "Afroppy"?
Natsu, never mind about names...