Control

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    "You've always been a little nuisance but now you're old enough for me to get revenge!" Rin struggled against his hold but heard a grunt in the distance. She stopped moving and glanced to the side to see Sting glaring at her and Laxus. She just snickered at him.

    "Laxus~! You made my boyfriend mad," she squealed sarcastically with a mischievous glint in her irises. He looked in the direction of Sabertooth and found a very unhappy asshole. The two simply laughed at the blonde enemy and went back to watching the battle, only to find everyone returning to the balconies because Obaba from Lamia Scale had scarred everyone for life.

    "This match has gone on much longer than planned, so the next outfit will be the last," Chapati announced over the speakers. Everyone watched intently as the two models made a bet that whoever lost would be in Weekly Sorcerer nude. Rin's jaw dropped to the floor as she gaped at the white-haired mage.

    "Mira, why?! Only Laxus is supposed to see that!" A hand made contact with the back of her head with a loud smack and silenced her. She began to sweat and finally got serious with this match.

I don't want Mira to have to go through that torture...

    "T-The final theme... is battle gear!" Rin's nervous demeanor turned into an overly-confident smile as Jenny transformed.

Mira is one of the strongest mages I know. Something like this is no problem for her.

Jenny's confidence quickly faded as Mira transformed into her strongest Satan Soul: Sitri.

    "I accepted your bet. Now, I want you to accept my power," Mira said almost evilly. Jenny began to tremble as Mirajane stared at her with fierce, blue eyes. "Okay?" The battle was over almost immediately as Mira took Jenny out with a single hit. Rin sighed in content and tuned out the girls' conversation as she waited for the final battle: Mermaid Heel versus Sabertooth.

    "Get it?" Rin turned her attention to Laxus's voice and watched him stare Jellal down. "She's not someone you wanna piss off."

    "Understood." She grinned again and patted the blonde's head.

    "Look at you, praising your girlfrie-!" He swatted Rin's head and silenced her once again.

    "How many times?!" The girl simply chuckled and returned to the edge of the balcony.

    "Alright, the second day of the Grand Magic Games reaches its final match at last! Kagura Mikazuchi from Mermaid Heel versus Sabertooth's Yukino Agria!" Rin's smile dropped as she watched the two head out to the open field, both showing serious, yet confident appearances. She noticed that Sting was now completely serious as he prepared to watch his comrade fight. He glimpsed at her and they locked eyes.

    "The fate of this battle has already been decided. Sabertooth won't be gaining any points today." Rin knew he heard her since he squinted his eyes at the accusation. "Your Celestial Mage isn't powerful enough to defeat one of the greatest swordsmen in Fiore."

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Rin was minding her own business with Leese on the streets when she overheard Natsu speaking to Yukino. He was easily angered about how she was being treated by Sabertooth and she had to agree: it was awful. Rin knew he would make a rash decision and go after them so she followed to monitor the damage. That brought her to where she was currently standing on a balcony inside Crocus Gardens with Leese on her shoulder, overlooking Natsu as he went on a rampage against their mages, demanding their Master.

"Where's your Master?! Where is he?!" Rin hadn't seen Natsu so angry for over seven years. She shook a bit on the inside. The Sabertooth team made their appearance and gaped at the pinkette. The Master stomped into the room.