Fans were really anticipating the release of "Fairy Tail" chapter 503 hoping that it will address the major cliffhanger that was left by the previous chapter. So what happened in "Fairy Tail" chapter 503?

The manga chapter started with Lucy inside a dungeon with Natsu unconscious and tied up with a magic-stealing stone. DiMaria suddenly appeared and threatened her for brainwashing Brandi. She accidentally removed Lucy's bra when she showed her ability to teleport.

DiMaria then threatened to gouge her eyes and Lucy responded that she won't be able to stop her even if she slashes her face. Just as when DiMaria was about to hurt Lucy, everything blacked out.

Lucy was then seen lying on the floor without the magic-stealing stones to restrain her. DiMaria was next to her, beat down and bloody all over. Lucy asked her where Natsu is, but DiMaria looking really shocked with what she saw only managed to utter the word, "monster."

Happy, Porlyusica and Brandi came to the scene and told them that the tumor in Natsu's body was not Anti-ethernano and has been awakened when Brandi reduced it to its original size. They then figured out that it must be E.N.D.

Natsu was out looking for Zeref but stumbled upon Gray instead. The chapter ended with the two staring at each other looking like they will soon battle.

"Fairy Tail" Chapter 504 Spoilers

The next chapter is titled "Rift." There are speculations that Natsu is undergoing dragonification, due to his overuse of the Dragon Slayer Magic. It is also rumored that there are indications that there is a strong connection between Natsu and the book. Furthermore, readers are speculating that Zeref had inadvertently released the E.N.D.

Expect "Rift" to have an epic fight between Natsu and Gray. Will their friendship affect the outcome of this fight? Fans will have the find out on the next chapter of "Fairy Tail."