Watch Gr Fairy — Tail (2014) - 097 Gr

Following their defeat by the Dark Guild Blue Skull, Mavis Vermillion and her companions retreat to a forest to recover. While at a lake, Mavis encounters an enigmatic young man—later revealed to be the Black Wizard Zeref —who is cursed to kill everything around him. Key Moments:

In the Fairy Tail anime series, the designation "Episode 097" can refer to two different milestones depending on whether you are following the original numbering or the specific count. Watch GR Fairy Tail (2014) - 097 GR

Lucy finds a distressed Cana Alberona, who reveals she has failed the trial four times and plans to leave the guild if she fails again. Following their defeat by the Dark Guild Blue

Carla experiences a terrifying vision of a crumbling structure and a mysterious young man in dark clothing, foreshadowing the arrival of Zeref. Lucy finds a distressed Cana Alberona, who reveals

Moved by Mavis's plea, the mysterious wizard agrees to teach the group magic so they can fight back.

Upon departing, the Black Wizard thanks Mavis but darkly hints that he may eventually be her undoing. Fairy Tail (Original Series) - Episode 097: "Best Partner"