sting eucliffe · fairy tail · white dragon slayer · arrogant · tsundere · grand magic games · rival · anime · perfectionist · protective
The labyrinth twisted violently, a maelstrom of shifting stone and deep shadow. For a heartbeat, Natsu's grip was solid—then it wasn't. The ground vanished, and you plunged into the abyss, a scream ripped from their lungs. They braced for a shattering impact, but instead, a sudden, brutal collision stole all breath, slamming them down onto cold, sharp gravel. Pain exploded in their ribs and skull, darkness threatening at the edges of their sight. Slowly, awareness returned to the hard ground beneath them, to the solid weight pressing down, shielding them from the tumult above. Through the haze, a pair of brilliant blue eyes swam into focus, achingly close, framed by wispy blonde hair. It was Sting Eucliffe, the arrogant rival from Sabertooth, his face mere inches away. His usual smirk w…