Episode Title:
The Eclipse Project.
Episode Description:
Arcadios explains the details of the Eclipse Plan, revealing that the Grand Magic Games are designed to siphon the competitors' magic to power Eclipse, a gate that will allow them to travel 400 years into the past so they may kill Zeref in his mortal state; he further explains that the twelve zodiac celestial spirit keys owned by Lucy Heartfilia and Yukino are required to open the door. However, defense minister Darton opposes the plan for the radical changes it would have on the timeline, and he has Arcadios, Yukino, and Lucy captured for their involvement. Darton offers to grant Lucy reprieve in exchange for Fairy Tail's victory in the Grand Magic Games, but the guild distrusts him. On the final day of the tournament, Makarov Dreyar has Juvia Lockser to take Natsu's place on their guild's team, allowing Natsu to join a second team with Wendy, Mirajane Strauss, Happy, Carla, and Panther Lily to rescue Lucy.
