Bonds

Bonds ( Bondo) are a recurring concept throughout the Fairy Tail series.
==Description==
Bonds are evidenced throughout the series as a connection between several individuals. Bonds are formed via the relationships people make with each other. An interesting phenomenon occurs when a bond between two or more is strong enough, that is they are able to hear each other’s thoughts and emotions even throughout great distances across the world, this seems to be a natural occurrence that transcends words or existence, even going beyond Magic such as Telepathy, even unaffected by any Magic negation effects, communicating via consciousness to consciousness. Fairy Tail Manga: Volume 42 Q&A
In all recorded history, most of those who’ve used Unison Raid are said to have had a strong enough that they could hear each other’s thoughts, indicating one’s bond with another determines their compatibility to use Unison Raid together.Fairy Tail Manga: Volume 12 Q&A
Guilds are said to be an ideal place where those bonds can be forged, being a form of community and home for those who have none, for those so lonely that have no family to call their own.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 127, Pages 14-15 These connections can act as source of encouragement, motivating others through difficult trials by thinking of those dear to them.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 160, Pages 14-16
The connection appears to be more apparent when someone is currently thinking about another they care deeply for. Only then during which one uses their power to manipulate that specific bond. This occurrence allows users of Maguilty Sense to place a Sensory Link between the target and the one occupying their thoughts that forces them to share each other’s senses.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 229, Pages 14-16 This is also apparent for Bond Alchemists who can alchemize the bonds of others, doing so allows the user to transmute their bodies, effectively swapping them including their abilities. Interestingly, the Alchemist can determine the type of bond the target has with the person in their mind as they transmute it, be it a rival or someone they love.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 113, Pages 5-10
Bonds vary between everyone depending on the type or relationships, not all are necessarily positives, as even a bond between enemies with a close history can still form a strong connection.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 340, Pages 11-15 Strong enough bonds are said to be thicker than blood.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 36, Pages 5-10
==Notable Examples==
*While Juvia was under the control of Vidaldus Taka and forced to attack Lucy, the Celestial Spirit Mage could still hear Juvia's genuine thoughts.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 87, Pages 7-10 All before the two Mages performed a Unison Raid against Vidaldus.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 87, Pages 15-17
*In the aftermath of the Tower of Heaven incident, Erza was able to hear Jellal’s thoughts despite the mass distance between them at the beach and ocean.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 101, Pages 15-16
*As Natsu fights with Zero, he claimed to feel the voices and emotions of his allies counting on him to succeed which further his resolve to defeat his enemy.
*After Makarov’s loss to Hades on Tenrou Island, with his thoughts he calls for the help of his “successor”, which then shows Laxus in the middle of a desert who apparently heard his grandfather’s voice.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 216, Pages 18-19
*While in prison, Jellal was able to sense Erza’s struggle while battling Azuma on Tenrou Island, as he whispered to not to give up which she could hear and regain her resolve to continue fighting.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 237, Pages 4-7
*Using Juvia’s bond with Gray, Meredy used her Magic to like their senses together, forcing them experience the same pain.
*During Gray’s fight with Ultear, upon falling into the water, she was able to view her mother’s memories as the water itself continued remnants of Ur’s Iced Shell formed from her body.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 241, Pages 12-14
*During their time apart, Kinana would often hear Cobra’s voice wanting to hear her’s, all while she lacked any memories of them together.Fairy Tail Manga: Volume 21 Bonus, Guild CardsFairy Tail Anime: Episode 124 Eventually, his voice led her right to him.Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 149Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 150
*During his battle with the Twin Dragons of Sabertooth, Natsu declared to them that he’ll his power for the friend they laughed at, which Lucy all the way in the medic room having seemingly heard this.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 296, Pages 6-7
*Upon Mavis’ Thought Projection meeting with Zeref, despite not being able to see or hear her, Zeref was able to tell she was nearby and have a full conversation with her.
*As the seven Dragon Slayers prepares to fight Acnologia, they claimed to have heard the voices of their allies even while within the dimension of the Rift in Space and Time.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 540, Pages 17-18
*Wraith's bond with Makarov made the Synchro Rate to possess him much higher than he would with a blood relative.
*Sai, a Bond Alchemist, specializes in an Alchemy that transmute the bonds of others, effectively swapping their bodies.
==References==
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