Fairy Tail 453 has the start of what could probably be the Final arc of Fairy Tail.
The chapter spans the Fairy Tail guild in preparation for what is their biggest and possibly final battle to defend the Fairy Heart.
"Chapter 453: A Parent's Duty" key moments:
Gray has something "up his sleeve" as he plans not to be outdone by Natsu. Incidentally, Gray and Luvia are on "a date.
Makarov refers to "a parent's duty" which is to stand firm in front of his children even when his legs are quivering. It implies that Makarov has much more fear about the upcoming battle but he is forced to put up a bold front.
Another key take away is Erza noting that Crime Sorciere will be fighting alongside them.
Eagle eyed observers noted Gajeel and Levy allegedly sharing the same blanket-and probably sleeping together!
Shen Gao from Manga Helpers forum:
"Holy sh**, Gajeel and Levy have been sleeping together. Look at that star shaped pattern in both of their panels."
Separate panels implying both are in bed, has a similar, star shaped pattern. Which implies that they are together.
Fairy Tail is now under attack from 50 cruiser ships from the air, while Warren mentions that ONLY ONE ship is enough to take on a whole guild.
Ajeel is seen standing on one ship, leading the attack.
Predictions for 454:
User Demon King 888 of Mangahelpers believes Laxus maybe the key to defeating Ajeel, and it may be a quick fight.
"The idiot will shatter into glass pieces, I'm not saying Ajeel is weak but his hot head and overly self-assertive personality will be his down fall.
I feel Zeref sent him out first because he feel's Ajeel is expendable, other wise we would of had all 12 Shields at once for a all out attack."
User Holt also said: "1 spriggan isn't enough against entire FT. The whole gang is here excluding Gildarts. They'd be able to handle one spriggan together without much trouble."
Next chapter is "Dragon Squad and Osprey Squad" - ready or not, the battle for Fairy Tail begins.