Chapter 491

Chapter 491
Japanese Title	母と子
Translated Title	Mother and Child
English Title	Mother and Child
Information
Volume	#57
Arc	Alvarez Empire arc
Japanese Release	June 29, 2016
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Mother and Child is the 491st chapter of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.

On Tenrou Island, Zera informs Gajeel about their situation after Mavis' revival and the casting of Universe One. Elsewhere, Makarov's group fights the Empire's forces on a beach, while Natsu's group meets Gray's group near Mercurius, inside which Irene suddenly becomes aware of Erza's presence. After her talk with Gajeel, Zera telepathically contacts the Fairy Tail Mages in order to rally them to protect Mavis.

Summary

Upon awakening, Gajeel is confronted by Zera, who shyly introduces herself and reveals that Gajeel was saved from Bloodman's clutches due to being randomly teleported to Tenrou Island by Universe One. When Gajeel claims ignorance regarding her identity, Zera explains that she is a manifestation born due to Mavis' subconscious being reset after her real body was freed. However, she also believes that her existence will end when Mavis remembers her. She then gleefully points to Gajeel's ability to perceive her as a sign of Mavis' growth, but immediately becomes serious again and promises to help Fairy Tail when the Dragon Slayer states that he has business elsewhere.

Irene scouts her immediate environs

Natsu, Happy and Lucy find themselves stranded in the vicinity of Mercurius and Kardia Cathedral, the two buildings now adjacent to each other due to the effects of Universe One. Although unable to locate their Guild, they soon stumble upon Gray and Juvia, the former carrying an unconscious Erza on his back. Simultaneously, inside the palace's throne room, Irene stands victorious over the guards, and idly toys with the royal family by transforming Hisui into a mouse; however, she quickly tires of them when Toma expresses determination to restore his daughter rather than abhorrence towards her form. Suddenly, the witch senses an unsettling presence and uses her Magic to search the surroundings. She soon lays eyes on Erza, whose scarlet hair seems to shock the High Enchanter.

Elsewhere, the remaining Fairy Tail Mages engage in combat against enemy troops, easily overwhelming them until the advent of the Irene Squad. While Juliet wishes to take out Makarov first, Heine suggests otherwise and the two finally decide upon Mirajane as their prey. Meanwhile, Cana urges Warren to detect their Guild's location, the female desperate to return to Mavis' side. At that moment, all the Guild members are telepathically contacted by Zera, who directs them towards their Guild and begs them to protect their First Master.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Zera
2. Gajeel Redfox
3. Mavis Vermilion (flashback)
4. Natsu Dragneel
5. Lucy Heartfilia
6. Happy
7. Erza Scarlet
8. Gray Fullbuster
9. Juvia Lockser
10. Irene Belserion
11. Arcadios
12. Toma E. Fiore
13. Hisui E. Fiore
14. Makarov Dreyar
15. Laki Olietta
16. Jet
17. Droy
18. Juliet Sun
19. Nab Lasaro
20. Heine Lunasea
21. Mirajane Strauss
22. Cana Alberona
23. Warren Rocko
24. Alzack Connell
25. Max Alors
26. Lisanna Strauss
27. Wendy Marvell
28. Carla
29. Levy McGarden
30. Panther Lily
31. Laxus Dreyar
32. Elfman Strauss

Battles & Events

• None

Magic, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Illusion Magic (幻影魔法 Genei Mahō)
• Aera (翼 (エーラ) Ēra)
• Animal Transformation
• Eye Magic (眼の魔法 Me no Mahō)
• Giant (巨人 (ジヤイアント) Jiyaianto)
• Molding Magic (造形魔法 Zōkei Mahō)
  • Wood-Make (木の造形魔法 ウッドメイク Uddo Meiku)
• High Speed (神足 Hai Supīdo)
• Mucus Magic
• Magic Card (魔法の札 (マジックカード) Majikku Kādo)
• Telepathy (念話 Terepashī)
• Take Over (接収 (テイクオーバー) Teiku Ōbā)
  • Animal Soul (アニマルソウル Animaru Sōru)

Spells used

• Animal Soul: Cat (キャット Kyatto)

Abilities used

• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Battle Mode Shift (戦闘モードシフト Sentō Mōdo Shifuto)

Weapons used

• Staff
• Magical Bands

Items used

• Magic Radar (魔導レーダー Mahō Rēdā)

Arc Navigation

Avatar arc

Alvarez Empire arc

Water Dragon God arc