While Loke attempts to unearth the identity of a powerful magic user trying to destroy Fairy Tail, Ultear approaches the sleeping Zeref with a secret plan of her own.

"Hotshot Natsu and his cool rival Gray are fighting to stp[ a calamity demon from being revived by Gray's fellow disciple Lyon and Zalty, a master of lost magic. But while they try to defeat the bad guys, the magical ice binding the demon keeps melting. Then a grudge between Fairy Tail and a rival guild runs to all-out war!"--P. [4] of cover.

It is the final stand for the King of Edolas, and he has taken it in a magic-proof Doroma Anim. The only ones who can stop him are the three Dragon Slayers of Fairy Tail, but even they might not stand a chance, seeing as they depend on their magic.

After Fairy Tail's revival, Natsu and his friends learn the reason behind the guild's disbandment and Makarov's disappearance. In order to protect this beloved family of his, Makarov had set out on a journey to the Albareth Empire, where mighty magical forces rule and where he vanished without a trace. Now, Erza must call together a group of special wizards for a secret mission to rescue Makarov! However, their path is blocked by the Twelve Shields...

"The black magic cult Avatar's plans to summon Zeref are well underway, but their Operation Purify will cost countless lives. To stop them, Gray joins forces with Erza and infiltrates Avatar, while Zeref the Black Wizard reveals another piece of his shocking past. Finally, after a year of being apart, Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Gray, and Erza return as Fairy Tail's strongest team! Can their bravery and bonds of friendship stand against Avatar?!"--Back cover....

Fate has led Natsu into a one-on-one showdown with Zeref! The Black Wizard finally begins to unravel the truth behind his plans with Natsu at the center. Shocked beyond belief, Natsu almost loses it...Meanwhile, Magnolia is submerged in chaos. In the South, the combined forces of Lamia Scale and Mermaid Heel are desperately toughing it out, while in the North, the allied forces of Saber Tooth and Blue Pegasus struggle to stand their ground. As the...