Natsu struggles against the strongest of the Element 4 - but a surprise blow from an armor-switching warrior knocks the wind right out of Aria! Meanwhile, Lucy is back in the sinister Jose's grips after a heavy-handed jerk overpowers her protectors.

Thanks to a celestial smarty, Natsu gets fired up enough to finish off the cocky Gajeel. As Jose is moments from crushing Erza, extreme powers collide when Fairy Tail's fearsome leader makes a blinding return to burn out Phantom Lord.