# 97 - Best Partner
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**[00:09] ---**
This feels great...
**[00:13] ---**
There's nothing like relaxing
in your own home...
**[00:16] ---**
Nice place you got here.
**[00:18] ---**
Isn't it?
**[00:20] ---**
Maybe I should live here, too...
**[01:55] ---**
Lucy, you don't have any booze? Seriously?
**[01:58] ---**
This is *my* house!
**[02:01] ---**
Her name is Cana Alberona.
**[02:03] ---**
Among the members of her generation,
she's been in Fairy Tail the longest.
**[02:12] ---**
What's wrong? You seem down...
**[02:17] ---**
Uh, it's nothing, really...
**[02:21] ---**
Do you usually take baths together?
**[02:23] ---**
Do you usually stroll into
other people's houses?
**[02:28] ---**
Did you and your dad patch
things up after that?
**[02:32] ---**
Uh, I'm not really sure...
**[02:35] ---**
I suppose you could say that.
**[02:37] ---**
Well, we haven't exactly kept in touch.
**[02:45] ---**
What?
**[02:46] ---**
If you're worried about
something, I'll lend an ear...
**[02:51] ---**
I'm thinking of quitting the guild.
**[03:01] ---**
Best Partner.
**[03:05] ---**
Cheers!
**[03:08] ---**
And that's what happened, Mira-san!
**[03:10] ---**
Cana didn't even tell me
why! What's up with her?
**[03:17] ---**
It's fine. Cana always says
that around this time.
**[03:23] ---**
Around this time?
**[03:26] ---**
Pretty soon it'll be 6 months
since I joined Fairy Tail.
**[03:32] ---**
I had no idea there was such a big
event at the end of each year.
**[03:40] ---**
Work, work!
**[03:41] ---**
Aye, sir!
**[03:43] ---**
Hey! If you're going on a job, take me!
**[03:45] ---**
Sorry, but I'll be going alone for now!
**[03:48] ---**
We'll hang out with you when we get back!
**[03:51] ---**
Watch where you're running, you hothead!
**[03:53] ---**
And you're in my way, Fruit of the Gloom!
**[03:56] ---**
Do the two of you have time to be fighting?
**[03:59] ---**
You've got a point!
**[04:00] ---**
I'm back!
**[04:01] ---**
Welcome back, Gray. And your clothes?
**[04:02] ---**
There's no time for that!
This is my next job!
**[04:05] ---**
Got it. Have a nice day.
**[04:07] ---**
You're going right back out?
**[04:09] ---**
I'm going out on this job!
**[04:10] ---**
Okay. Have a nice day.
**[04:12] ---**
Work, work!
**[04:13] ---**
I'm going on this one!
**[04:14] ---**
And I'm on this one!
**[04:16] ---**
I totally had my eyes on that one first!
**[04:17] ---**
As if! The one who takes
the flier gets the job!
**[04:18] ---**
Team Shadow Gear's on their
own during this time!
**[04:23] ---**
What the hell is this?
**[04:24] ---**
You'll know pretty soon.
**[04:28] ---**
You can predict the future?
**[04:30] ---**
Yes. Remember what the Queen said?
**[04:32] ---**
I also have the power to see the future.
**[04:36] ---**
Now that I consciously realize it,
I'm able to control it a little.
**[04:40] ---**
That's amazing, Carla!
**[04:42] ---**
So tell me, who will I marry in the future?
**[04:45] ---**
I can't see that far into the future.
**[04:50] ---**
Let me see...
**[04:52] ---**
For example... You see Macao over there?
**[04:55] ---**
Pretty soon Wakaba will come over and they'll
start talking about the young people in the guild.
**[04:59] ---**
*gulp*
**[05:01] ---**
Yo, Macao.
**[05:02] ---**
Hey there!
**[05:03] ---**
Wow, he really came, Carla!
**[05:06] ---**
Shh! The real part comes now.
**[05:08] ---**
It's that time of year again, you know?
**[05:10] ---**
Sure brings back memories...
**[05:12] ---**
Back when we were younger...
**[05:14] ---**
We sure had that passion, you know?
**[05:16] ---**
But the young'uns these days are incredible!
**[05:20] ---**
Such fine asses!
**[05:21] ---**
You're the ass!
**[05:22] ---**
Oh, more a breast man, are we?
**[05:23] ---**
I got kids, buddy.
**[05:25] ---**
I don't go 'round starin' at girls' rears!
**[05:27] ---**
What about their feet?
**[05:28] ---**
Man, could I take a bite out of...
**[05:30] ---**
Those could step on me any time!
**[05:32] ---**
W-Wow...
**[05:34] ---**
You were totally spot on!
**[05:36] ---**
The conversation was disgusting, however.
**[05:37] ---**
I'm sorry I went and predicted that...
**[05:40] ---**
Even so, that's amazing, Carla!
**[05:42] ---**
Yup, yup!
**[05:43] ---**
Anyway, I still can't control it perfectly.
**[05:50] ---**
H-Hey, that's dangerous-kina.
**[05:57] ---**
That's enough.
**[06:01] ---**
I can only stay in my original
body for a short time, I see.
**[06:04] ---**
But you are really something.
Your swordsmanship is superb.
**[06:08] ---**
Oh, hardly... I suppose I should
say "as expected from Erza."
**[06:11] ---**
How 'bout that, Erza?
**[06:13] ---**
That's how awesome Lily is!
**[06:16] ---**
So this is the power of what they
label S Class in this guild?
**[06:23] ---**
There are people who are
working their butts off,
**[06:26] ---**
but there are people who
are just doing the usual,
**[06:28] ---**
so I have no idea what exactly....
**[06:30] ---**
You'll know tomorrow.
**[06:34] ---**
Then, the next day.
**[06:37] ---**
Almost all of the guild members
have assembled here at Fairy Tail.
**[06:43] ---**
What's all the commotion about?
**[06:45] ---**
Beats me.
**[06:46] ---**
I heard that the Master has
an important announcement!
**[06:49] ---**
I'm not interested.
**[06:51] ---**
Finally! I'm so nervous...
**[06:54] ---**
We worked really hard, Al.
**[06:57] ---**
Don't worry.
**[06:59] ---**
Natsu, you can't even keep still!
**[07:01] ---**
This anticipation... That's a Man!
**[07:07] ---**
Finally, I'll know the secret!
**[07:09] ---**
Juvia's heart is aflutter...
**[07:12] ---**
...every time I look at Gray-sama...
**[07:14] ---**
How about you just go home?
**[07:20] ---**
Master!
**[07:22] ---**
We've been waiting!
**[07:24] ---**
Tell us already!
**[07:25] ---**
Tell us?
**[07:26] ---**
Tell us what-kina?
**[07:30] ---**
Fairy Tail! As we have
done since days long past,
**[07:33] ---**
I will now announce the participants in this
year's S Class Wizard Advancement Exam!
**[07:40] ---**
S Class Wizard Advancement Exam?!
**[07:44] ---**
I'm all fired up!
**[07:46] ---**
Everyone, quiet down!
**[07:49] ---**
The Master isn't finished speaking yet.
**[07:53] ---**
This year's exam will
take place on Tenroujima!
***SIGN*** Note: Tenroujima = Heaven Wolf Island
**[07:58] ---**
It is holy ground for our guild.
**[08:03] ---**
So, what kind of test is it?
**[08:05] ---**
It changes each year, actually.
**[08:07] ---**
But it's always something extremely hard.
**[08:09] ---**
I mean, anyone who passes gets to
be an S Class wizard, after all!
**[08:13] ---**
Each of your powers, hearts, and souls...
**[08:18] ---**
I have judged them all this past year...
**[08:21] ---**
There will be eight participants!
**[08:25] ---**
Natsu Dragneel!
**[08:27] ---**
All right!
**[08:28] ---**
Good for you, Natsu!
**[08:31] ---**
Gray Fullbuster!
**[08:33] ---**
Finally, the time has come...
**[08:36] ---**
Juvia Lockser!
**[08:38] ---**
Huh? Juvia is participating?
**[08:41] ---**
Elfman!
**[08:43] ---**
Those who are Men, should become S Class!
**[08:45] ---**
Good luck, Elf-niichan!
**[08:48] ---**
Cana, Alberona!
**[08:53] ---**
Fried Justine!
**[08:55] ---**
To follow in Laxus's footsteps...
**[08:58] ---**
Levy McGarden!
**[09:00] ---**
Finally, I...
**[09:02] ---**
Levy's time has come!
**[09:05] ---**
Mest Gryder!
**[09:08] ---**
Mest!
**[09:08] ---**
He came close last year...
**[09:11] ---**
This year's no good, either?
**[09:13] ---**
There's always next year, right?
**[09:16] ---**
Natsu's finally in this year.
**[09:18] ---**
So is Gray!
**[09:19] ---**
This is gonna be good.
**[09:20] ---**
Everyone looks rarin' to go!
**[09:22] ---**
Wow! S Class wizards, huh?
**[09:25] ---**
One day, I'll also...
**[09:28] ---**
I see... So everyone was trying
their best so they'd get chosen.
**[09:34] ---**
Do your best, everyone!
**[09:36] ---**
Huh?
**[09:39] ---**
Oh yeah... Could this be the reason
she wants to quit the guild?
**[09:44] ---**
This time, only one of you will pass.
**[09:49] ---**
The exam will take place in a week,
**[09:52] ---**
so each of you, prepare yourselves!
**[09:54] ---**
Just one-kina?
**[09:56] ---**
Is the frontrunner Fried?
**[09:57] ---**
Mest, obviously.
**[09:58] ---**
Natsu and Gray are there, too!
**[10:00] ---**
W-Why aren't I included?
**[10:03] ---**
Even Juvia is, so...
**[10:05] ---**
I've heard about your
reputation in the guild.
**[10:08] ---**
Doesn't seem like you're trusted.
**[10:10] ---**
Uh, no! I mean, I can't
tell you why, but I'm not!
**[10:15] ---**
I wanna explain but I can't!
**[10:16] ---**
And there's also Erza...
**[10:19] ---**
You're not ready.
**[10:20] ---**
Damn you!
**[10:22] ---**
Honestly... Such a fuss all the time.
**[10:28] ---**
What's the matter, Carla?
**[10:30] ---**
N-Nothing...
**[10:32] ---**
What was that, just for a moment...
**[10:52] ---**
Who?
**[10:55] ---**
I didn't know yet.
**[10:58] ---**
An unexpected something would
be joining in for this event...
**[11:03] ---**
**[11:11] ---**
As this is the first time for some
of you, let me explain the rules.
**[11:17] ---**
Each of the eight selected participants, please
select a partner within the week of preparation.
**[11:23] ---**
Partner?
**[11:25] ---**
It's a contest between two-person teams.
**[11:28] ---**
This exam tests your bonds with your friends.
**[11:31] ---**
There are two rules for the
partners you can choose.
**[11:34] ---**
One: They must be a member of Fairy Tail.
**[11:37] ---**
Two: You cannot partner with S Class wizards.
**[11:42] ---**
In other words, you can't form a team
with Erza, Mirajane, or Gildarts.
**[11:48] ---**
Being with Erza-san would make
you far too powerful, after all.
**[11:52] ---**
The contents of the exam itself will be
announced once you arrive at Tenroujima.
**[11:57] ---**
But this time, Erza will
be blocking your progress.
**[12:02] ---**
I'll also help out to get in your way!
**[12:07] ---**
D-Don't tell me... You can't become S Class
without defeating Erza and Mira-san?!
**[12:12] ---**
Well, I'm sure they'll
hold back a little, but...
**[12:15] ---**
Now you see what I meant by "hard"?
**[12:18] ---**
No complaining!
**[12:19] ---**
All S Class wizards have gone
through the same path...
**[12:24] ---**
H-Hold on a second...
**[12:26] ---**
Don't tell me...
**[12:27] ---**
You're gonna participate too, Gildarts?!
**[12:29] ---**
Don't be happy about that!
**[12:32] ---**
The eight selected participants and their chosen
partners will assemble at Hargeon Port in one week.
**[12:39] ---**
That is all!
**[12:44] ---**
This year's gonna be tougher than ever.
**[12:47] ---**
I'm surprised that it's the
first time for all of you.
**[12:51] ---**
I'm fired up!
**[12:52] ---**
I'm gonna become S Class for sure!
**[12:55] ---**
The path to becoming S Class just
got farther away for Elfman the Man!
**[12:59] ---**
Everyone seems to be having a rough time.
**[13:01] ---**
Good luck, everyone!
**[13:03] ---**
Let's do our best.
**[13:05] ---**
Leave it to me!
**[13:07] ---**
I'm sure Laxus would be pleased if he comes
back to see you've become an S Class wizard.
**[13:13] ---**
And the rank of the Raijinshuu will shoot up!
**[13:17] ---**
So Fried's partner is going to be Bickslow...
**[13:21] ---**
They seem like a powerful team, sure.
**[13:23] ---**
She seems skeptical!
**[13:26] ---**
So then, has everyone
decided on their partners?
**[13:30] ---**
I'm partnering with Happy, of course.
**[13:31] ---**
Aye!
**[13:33] ---**
Happy?! That's not fair!
**[13:34] ---**
If the exam is a race, then
flying would make it a breeze!
**[13:39] ---**
What's wrong with that?
**[13:40] ---**
I don't mind, myself.
**[13:43] ---**
Because if it comes down to
fighting, you'll be in trouble.
**[13:45] ---**
Gray, that's just mean.
**[13:48] ---**
I'm gonna make Natsu an
S Class wizard, for sure!
**[13:52] ---**
I'm not holding back, even on my friends.
**[13:56] ---**
And so...
**[13:57] ---**
...we can't hang around here!
**[13:59] ---**
Time to train!
**[13:59] ---**
Aye, sir!
**[14:03] ---**
So in the two years I've been gone, Natsu's
good enough to take the S Class exam, huh?
**[14:13] ---**
Natsu thinks that he'll be able to meet
Igneel if he becomes a great wizard.
**[14:19] ---**
He feels twice as strong about
this exam as most people.
**[14:22] ---**
I see.
**[14:24] ---**
Good luck, Natsu!
**[14:28] ---**
Um... Juvia would like to
withdraw from this exam...
**[14:32] ---**
Why?
**[14:33] ---**
Because...
**[14:37] ---**
What was that?
**[14:39] ---**
Because, Juvia...
**[14:44] ---**
She says she wants to be your partner.
**[14:47] ---**
See?! You're totally gunning for him, Lucy!
**[14:49] ---**
No, I'm not!
**[14:50] ---**
Gray-sama... Are you planning
on partnering with Lucy?!
**[14:54] ---**
Sorry, but I've already
decided on my partner.
**[14:59] ---**
Long time no see, everyone.
**[15:00] ---**
Hold on!
**[15:02] ---**
Loke?
**[15:03] ---**
We promised a year ago.
**[15:06] ---**
Lucy... Sorry, but I'll be lifting our
contract during the period of the exam.
**[15:11] ---**
There's no need to worry.
**[15:13] ---**
I traveled through the gate
with my own magic power.
**[15:17] ---**
So I won't use up your magic power.
**[15:20] ---**
What...
**[15:22] ---**
What a free Spirit, indeed!
**[15:27] ---**
It's trainin' time, hooboy!
**[15:28] ---**
Hooboy!
**[15:30] ---**
Um, but...
**[15:31] ---**
What should we do?
**[15:33] ---**
Snow's falling, so it's gotta be that!
**[15:35] ---**
Yeah, that!
**[15:39] ---**
Special Training Regimen #1:
**[15:41] ---**
Stop giant boulders with your body,
and build up that defensive strength!
**[15:44] ---**
Hold on a sec!
**[15:46] ---**
But are you technically a
member of the guild, Loke?
**[15:53] ---**
I am still a Fairy Tail wizard.
**[15:56] ---**
With pride in my guild, I will
make Gray an S Class wizard.
**[16:00] ---**
I'm countin' on ya!
**[16:02] ---**
Leave it to me.
**[16:03] ---**
Were those two always so close?
**[16:06] ---**
And there you go. You'd better
give me your best shot.
**[16:09] ---**
Let's have a passionate
battle, just like old times!
**[16:13] ---**
Passionate...
**[16:16] ---**
A passionate battle...
**[16:18] ---**
Um, Ma'am...
**[16:20] ---**
I'll partner with Juvia.
**[16:21] ---**
You're serious, Lisanna?!
**[16:23] ---**
I got along great with Edolas's Juvia.
**[16:26] ---**
And the Juvia over here is kind of cute!
**[16:29] ---**
Lisanna-san...
**[16:31] ---**
It's decided!
**[16:32] ---**
Don't tell me... She's
also after Gray-sama...
**[16:35] ---**
How obsessed can you get?!
**[16:37] ---**
Wait, Lisanna!
**[16:39] ---**
Then what will I do for my partner?!
**[16:42] ---**
Oh? But you've been getting a passionate
stare down for a while now...
**[16:49] ---**
Looks like she's pissed that Fried
chose Bickslow as his partner.
**[16:54] ---**
Evergreen?
**[16:57] ---**
Elf-niichan?
**[16:59] ---**
Passionate stare? More like
one that turns you to stone...
**[17:04] ---**
And then...
**[17:06] ---**
Special Training Regimen #15:
Increase your lower leg strength!
**[17:10] ---**
Natsu, are you okay?
**[17:12] ---**
I'm not done yet!
**[17:14] ---**
Special Training Regimen #16!
**[17:18] ---**
I'll be heading to Tenroujima first.
**[17:21] ---**
I'll be waiting for you, Natsu.
**[17:23] ---**
I'll blow away Erza, and
Mira, and Gildarts...
**[17:28] ---**
...and become an S Class wizard, Happy!
**[17:30] ---**
Aye, sir!
**[17:32] ---**
Levy was chosen!
**[17:33] ---**
Amazing! You might become an S class wizard.
**[17:36] ---**
So, you'll be partnering
with me, of course, right?
**[17:38] ---**
Don't be silly, she's partnering with me!
**[17:39] ---**
I'm the faster runner!
**[17:40] ---**
My magic is suited for battle!
**[17:42] ---**
Anyway, you just want to
be together with Levy!
**[17:45] ---**
Same for you!
**[17:47] ---**
If you really wanna be an S Class
wizard, then I'll lend you a hand.
**[17:52] ---**
Gajeel!
**[17:53] ---**
I just have to blow away any
guys who get in your way, right?
**[17:57] ---**
But I've got a small body, and I'm
not really good for anything...
**[18:02] ---**
I might lose right away.
**[18:04] ---**
Don't go sounding so weak
before it's even started, man!
**[18:07] ---**
Hey! Let me down!
**[18:09] ---**
I'm gonna make you big time.
**[18:35] ---**
What's wrong, Carla?
**[18:37] ---**
You've been quiet ever since this morning.
**[18:40] ---**
It's just... I have a bad feeling about this.
**[18:44] ---**
About this exam.
**[18:46] ---**
Don't participate, no matter what.
**[18:49] ---**
There's no one for me to
partner with, so no worries.
**[18:53] ---**
I wouldn't be so sure of that, Sky Maiden.
**[18:57] ---**
Um... And you are?
**[19:01] ---**
I am Mest.
**[19:04] ---**
Mystogan's apprentice.
**[19:06] ---**
Natsu, dinner's ready!
**[19:11] ---**
What's wrong, Natsu?
**[19:15] ---**
My chance has finally come around.
**[19:18] ---**
I'm gonna become S Class, no matter what.
**[19:24] ---**
Aye!
**[19:29] ---**
Snow! It snows in Magnolia, too!
**[19:39] ---**
That's no place to be dead drunk!
**[19:44] ---**
Man, what a lifesaver you are.
**[19:47] ---**
If no one had noticed me, I
would've been a goner there.
**[19:50] ---**
Sheesh... You've been acting weird, Cana.
**[19:54] ---**
I'm sure you heard from Mira.
**[19:57] ---**
I've got this complex about the S
Class Exam, or something like that.
**[20:01] ---**
Does this have something to do with you
saying you wanted to quit the guild?
**[20:08] ---**
This'll be the fifth time.
**[20:11] ---**
I've failed the test 4 times... I'm a
wizard who didn't live up to expectations.
**[20:16] ---**
Oh, is that it?
**[20:19] ---**
What does it matter how many times you fail?
**[20:22] ---**
I'm the first ever to fail four times.
**[20:25] ---**
So, I'm going to make this the last.
**[20:29] ---**
If I don't become S Class after
this, I'm leaving Fairy Tail.
**[20:34] ---**
Hey... You don't have to be so
hung up over being S Class...
**[20:38] ---**
I have to become S Class!
**[20:44] ---**
I have to...
**[20:47] ---**
...or I have no right to see that person.
**[20:50] ---**
I...
**[21:22] ---**
And there you have it.
**[21:27] ---**
If I don't become S Class this time...
**[21:32] ---**
...I'll leave the guild.
**[21:35] ---**
I've made up my mind.
**[21:38] ---**
I'll be your partner, Cana!
**[21:41] ---**
There's no way I'll let you quit the guild!
**[21:43] ---**
Because I'll make you
an S Class wizard, Cana!
**[21:55] ---**
Lucy...
**[22:01] ---**
Then, one week later, at Hargeon Port...
**[22:13] ---**
Each with their own feelings in their chests,
the day of the S Class Advancement Exam has come.
**[23:56] ---**
What's with the creepy face?
**[23:58] ---**
Wanna know?
**[23:59] ---**
Actually, I'm not that intere-
**[24:00] ---**
You see, my horoscope said that
today I have the best luck in love!
**[24:04] ---**
Cana told me my fortune!
**[24:06] ---**
So if I show everyone how awesome I
am during the exam, then Carla will...
**[24:14] ---**
Next time: Who's the One with the Good Luck?
**[24:16] ---**
For your information, Carla
isn't participating in the exam.
**[24:19] ---**
No!!
**[24:22] ---**
Waste of luck, Happy.