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Rogue Cheney is a character from the Fairy Tail anime and manga.
Rogue the Shadow Dragon is Sting's partner on the Twin Dragons. His magic lets him become one with his own shadow to take his enemies by surprise, a technique taught to him by the dragon Skiadram. Going by the name Ryos in his youth, he dreamed of becoming Gajeel's disciple, but has since grown obsessed with fighting him instead. Despite his cold outward appearance, he is actually a kindhearted young man who takes issue with his guild's lack of camaraderie. However, he harbors a dark side that risks overtaking him should he ever succumb to despair, something that alarms him greatly.
In the XP4 fics, Rogue debuted in XP4 Heroes Coalition - Kick-Off!.
In the AWA fics, Rogue is a student at the AWA Academy.
Appearance[]
Rogue is a slim young man of average height with rather messy black hair, which almost reaches down to his shoulders, along with some strands pointing upwards on top of his head and a prominent tuft obscuring most of his forehead. His hair is later brushed to the right side of his face covering up his right eye. He has red eyes with slit pupils similar to that of a snake's, like Gajeel Redfox's eyes. Following the battle against the Dragons, Rogue gains a thin scar across the bridge of his nose. During the war against Tartaros, Rogue put his hair up in a ponytail, furthering his overall resemblance to his future self.
Rogue wears a long, black cape reaching down to his feet, with golden edges, a much lighter collar circling his neck, and a prominent, white ribbon hanging down on his chest. Such cape bears a light Sabertooth's symbol on it, almost in correspondence to Rogue's left shoulder. Below it, Rogue seems to wear a plain gray shirt with prominent brown cuffs and what looks like a large metal band circling each of his biceps. From a light sash circling his waist hangs a distinctive, pale blue cloth waistguard, consisting of four long pieces of cloth reaching down below his knees. Each of these pieces is adorned by a large, dark cross with fan-shaped arms. Below such waistguard, Rogue wears a pair of armored boots, which, on the front, bear plates bearing the very same motif which appears on the waistguard.
Following the Grand Magic Games, Rogue wears an outfit extremely similar to the one he wore before, however certain parts are reminiscent of his future self's own clothing, specifically the cloak, which is high collared and held closed at the sternum by a piece of fabric that stretches across his chest and is buttoned to the cloak on either side; it still retains the mark of Sabertooth on the left shoulder. The cloak, though, is like his old one and has a gold-colored trim. In place of the cloth tie he used in his last outfit, Rogue now has an ascot that is tied around his neck, but lies beneath the cloak instead of around it. Additionally, the cross-adorned cloth Rogue wears around his waist now pokes through his waistband, which is wrapped around him one extra time to make room for his katana, which he still carries.
As of the Tartaros-Fairy Tail war, Rogue's attire has changed drastically. He now wears a light-colored leopard-patterned kimono that only covers the right half of his torso, beneath which he wears armor that is light in the chest but dark everywhere else; the neck of the armor coils around his own and fastens there appropriately, and his left arm is left uncovered at the shoulder, exposing his Sabertooth mark. Around his waist is a very long sash that ties on the right side of his body and loops around the left, and holds a design-adorned piece of white fabric in place over the top of his loose, black pants. Around Rogue's left forearm is a black band that has a white ring over the wrist; he completes his outfit with black ankle boots, within which his pants are tucked. His katana is also noticeably absent.
Personality[]
Rogue is the quieter of the Twin Dragon Slayers. He mostly keeps a calm face and rarely shows any emotions, except for interest in Gajeel.
Although he is part of Sabertooth and one of their five strongest Mages, Rogue seems to question the way their guild handles things, namely failure and weakness, and holds a strong belief on camaraderie. After Yukino lost her match against Kagura and was subsequently humiliated and excommunicated by their Guild Master, he told Sting that despite her failure, she was still their comrade. Sting, whereas, merely brushes off Rogue's comment, suggesting that it's the way their guild works and gave the matter little thought. Rogue does, however, have a softer, caring side. When his Exceed partner, Frosch, started to fret over being excommunicated because of its lack of strength, Rogue smiles and denounces Frosch's fears as just that, promising that it would be okay as long it was with him.
Rogue also seems to lack the sadistic tendencies shared among several of his guildmates. When Lucy was being tortured by Minerva, Rogue did not join in with his teammates' laughter. Rather, Rogue was looking away from the torture with a displeased expression, and he did not jump to Minerva's aid afterwards, unlike his team. He also appears to be unusually kind towards his guild and is very protective of Frosch. He and many of his guildmates were horrified at the "death" of Lector, showing that he cares for his fellow guildmates.
Additionally, like most other Dragon Slayers, Rogue suffers from motion sickness.
XP4 Fanfics[]
Rogue is a member of the Heroes Coalitions and is part of the Squad of Excellence. He also attends Vanguard Academy as a student.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Kick-Off![]
In Chapter 1, Rogue alongside his team, the Squad of Excellence and the Universal Guardians are seen in Peach Creek City taking on a large number of Emotionless. And after getting rid of the creatures, Rogue alongside everyone celebrated their mission's success.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Neo-City Diaries[]
In Chapter 7, Rogue, alongside members of the Universal Guardians and Squad of Excellence, is present in the Mission Briefing Room in the Training Facility where Dr. Michael Pating brief them about their mission in the Halidom of Ylisse before departing.
In Chapter 23, Rogue, alongside Yuu Narukami and Sting Eucliffe, are seen walking in the halls of the Vanguard Academy.
In Chapter 31, Rogue is present inside the auditorium of the Training Camp where he witnessed the formation of the New Age Avengers.
In Chapter 43, Rogue is amongst the many people inside the Training Camp whom is listening to Eddward "Double D, Edd" Marion Smith and Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke broadcasting the announcement of the 'Wildcard Rules'.
In Chapter 44, Rogue, alongside the rest of the Squad of Excellence, welcomes Cyrille and Toma Wildchild for becoming an official member of the team.
In Chapter 56, Rogue, alongside Natsu Dragneel and Sting Eucliffe, are seen inside a cafe when they witnessed Gray Fullbuster getting chased by a wedding dress-clad gay in the streets of Neo-City, much to their amusement.
In Chapter 62, Rogue, alongside the rest of the Squad of Excellence, are seen inside the briefing room of the Training Camp where Dr. Michael Pating and Samurai Jack briefed them of their new mission.
In Chapter 63, Rogue, alongside Shidou Itsuka and Sting Eucliffe, are gathered at one table in the cafeteria of the Vanguard Academy when Hector Vanguard Jr. came to their table and shared his recent dilemma.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Awakening[]
In Chapter 1, Rogue, alongside members of the Universal Guardians and Squad of Excellence, arrives in a forest somewhere in Ylisse and appears to be lost. They later came across Chrom, Frederick, Lissa and Robin and quickly befriends them. After having conversation about the Emotionless, both sides decided to work together to eliminate the creatures. They decided to camp for the rest of the night.
In Chapter 2, Rogue, alongside members of the Universal Guardians, the Squad of Excellence and Chrom's group, arrives in Ylisse and met up with Owain. Later, after Chrom decided to have a meeting with Frederick, Geo Stelar and Luna Platz, the rest decided to meet up with the Shepherds at the garrison. Later, Chrom and the others arrived and claims to have an announcement.
In Chapter 3, Rogue is having a conversation with Sting Eucliffe, Robin and Owain at the garrison.
In Chapter 4, Rogue, alongside his team, Lissa, Donnel, Ricken, Henry and Miriel, are seen walking around a forest somewhere in Ylisstol when they came across Nowi. Then Emotionless emerges from the dark before taking on and defeating the creatures.
In Chapter 6, Rogue, alongside his team, Chrom, Sumia, Robin, Owain, Gregor and Olivia met up with Basilio, Flavia, Lon'qu and Cordelia at East Ferox to discuss about the Emotionless when Raimi arrives and told everyone that the fort is being attacked by the Emotionless. Everyone fought the creatures and managed to get rid of them before heading back inside the fort.
In Chapter 7, Rogue, alongside Sting Eucliffe, Naruto Uzumaki, Gaius and Gregor, are having a conversation with Tharja while hiding behind some crates at the garrison. Unlike the rest, Rogue is the only one brave enough to talk directly at Tharja despite her freaky behavior.
In Chapter 11, Rogue is at the garrison when they heard a noise, they ran to the corridors to see Ryuuko Matoi and Ricken chasing a strange hooded figure. Everyone went after the figure and led them to a large grassy fields, and reveals itself as a Pokemon known as Hitmonlee. The Pokemon then revealed that he stole an ancient alien artifact called the Ara-Ka Cube inside the castle. Everyone watches in horror as Hitmonlee uses the alien artifact to summon a zombified version of Emmeryn and Phila, much to everyone's disgust. Hitmonlee then summoned a large number of Emotionless, forcing Rogue and everyone to fight. Rogue then witnessed Donnel activating his Gift.
In Chapter 12 & Epilogue, Rogue, alongside everyone, witnessed Donnel activating his Gift turning both Emmeryn and Phila back to life. After defeating the remaining Emotionless, forcing Hitmonlee to flee, life in Ylisstol went back to normal.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Welcome to Herowood[]
In Chapter 5, Rogue, alongside Sasuke Uchiha and Sting Eucliffe, are seen walking around in the Triple X district in Herowood.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Infinite Stratos[]
In the Epilogue, Rogue is amongst the Dragon Slayers referred to by the narration whom were then introduced by Jake Long to Shizune Takatsuki.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Date A Live[]
In Chapter 1, Rogue, alongside the rest of the Squad of Excellence, made their arrival in Tengu City before splitting into four groups. Later on, he, alongside Monkey D. Luffy, Ryuuko Matoi and Sakura Haruno, visited the residential area where they came across Tooka Yatogami and Yoshino Himekawa, and helped the latter retrieving her hand puppet.
In Chapter 2, Rogue, alongside the rest of the Squad of Excellence, reunited in the Tengu Tower when the Emotionless attacked and they immediately sprung into action. After defeating the creatures, they are confronted by Kotori Itsuka and Shidou Itsuka before being taken to the Fraxinus where they came to an agreement with Kotori, Shidou and the crew. Later that day, everyone arrives in the Itsuka Residence where Tooka Yatogami and Yoshino Himekawa greeted them.
In Chapter 3, Rogue is mentioned in the earlier narrative. Later on, he, alongside the males of Squad of Excellence and Shidou Itsuka, are seen walking around the shopping district area when they came across Ai Yamabuki, Mai Hazakura & Mii Fujibakama and accused Shidou on making a gay harem which didn't sit well with Sting Eucliffe and scared the girls. After that, they met up with the girls in a restaurant when the Emotionless attacked which prompted the Squad of Excellence to spring into action.
In Chapter 4, Rogue, alongside the rest of Squad of Excellence, are seen fighting off the Emotionless and were later aided by Hector Vanguard Jr. After the battle, the newcomer introduced himself and they gave him disapproving glares.
In Chapter 5, Rogue, alongside the rest of the Squad of Excellence and Hector Vanguard Jr., returned to the Itsuka Residence where they regrouped with Shidou Itsuka and the Spirits alongside meeting Rinne Sonogami, and later learned that Shidou's life is in danger.
In Chapter 6, Rogue, alongside Hector Vanguard Jr., Sasuke Uchiha and Sting Eucliffe, are seen in the shopping district where they came across Shidou Itsuka when suddenly the area is then flooded with water. Later on, they started searching around the city and then to the residential area where they found the Spirit named Mizuno Higeki in a park. They watched as Shidou befriended Mizuno and told her that he's gonna teach her how to share her love of water without causing trouble.
In Chapter 7, Rogue is present in the Sprinkler Party alongside everybody else and later joined Shidou Itsuka and Mizuno Higeki in blasting everyone with water guns and when Team Capucho made their presence, got ready alongside everyone to take them on.
In Chapter 8, Rogue participated in taking on Team Capucho and the Dark Followers when Kurumi Tokisaki made her presence, he then witnessed Team Capucho leaving the area by jumping into a red portal. After taking care of the remaining Dark Followers, he learned that Mizuno Higeki went berserk after Shidou Itsuka made a call to Kotori Itsuka.
In Chapter 9, Rogue is present when Shidou Itsuka made a call to Kotori Itsuka and told her that Mizuno Higeki is fighting off Ellen Mira Mathers, and added that the former is using electricity to which Luna Platz and Shun Kazami believe that Mizuno is a Blessed. Later on, Rogue and the others found Shidou and discussed a plan to stop the fight between Mizuno and Ellen. And after, Rogue, alongside Alain Regulus, Kurumi Tokisaki and Sting Eucliffe, distracted Ellen and the AST respectively, Shidou managed to calm Mizuno down. And after that, Shidou kissed Mizuno, which made other Spirits jealous, sealing her powers but also resulted of her loosing her clothes, much to the non-locals' shock and disbelief.
In Chapter 10, Rogue, alongside everyone, are seen making their way back to the Itsuka residence when they came across Mana Takamiya and Rinne Sonogami. The next day, Rogue is present when Ibiki Morino arrives to tell Hector Vanguard Jr. the results of the DNA testing.
Abilities[]
Shadow Dragon Slayer Magic (Kage no Metsuryū Mahō): A Magic which allows Rogue to transform the physiology of his body into that of the Shadow Dragon; transforming his body into a shadow that cannot be touched by normal means. With this Magic, Rogue is also able to fade himself into shadows to move swiftly, dodging efficiently and making surprise attacks. However, if Rogue is caught while in a tangible form, or by another person in shadow form, he is then vulnerable to attacks. The shadows produced by Shadow Dragon Slayer Magic are able to be utilized in several different ways, allowing for a high level of adaptability; the shadows are able to be released in freeform, as condensed, or even molded into the shape of a weapon, taking on the properties of said chosen shape. As a member of the Third Generation of Dragon Slayers, Rogue learned this form of Magic through two means: by receiving the teachings of a Dragon named Skiadrum and by having Dragon Lacrima implanted into his body.
- Shadow Dragon's Roar (Eiryū no Hōkō): Rogue's signature Dragon's Roar. Rogue releases a large burst of shadows from his mouth. Because Natsu Dragneel countered this attack with his own Dragon's Roar, its true strength remains unseen.
- Shadow Dragon's Slash (Eiryū no Zangeki): Rogue covers his arm in shadows and punches his target.
- Shadow Dragon's Crushing Fang: Rogue generates shadows from his hand and uses them to attack the target.
- Shadow Dragon's Waxwing Flash (Eiryū no Renjakusen): Rogue turns his body into shadows and then wraps himself around the target, assaulting them with a torrent of shadows generated from his hands
- Shadow Drive (Shadō Doraibu): A type of Magic-amplification technique used by Rogue that brings out the true power of his Shadow Dragon Slayer abilities, excluding the power boost granted by Dragon Force, yet, at the same time, seemingly enhancing his physical prowess to a degree, particularly his speed. It grants Rogue an aura of shadows that completely cloaks and continuously rises from his body. The technique also obscures Rogue's eyes, leaving only his round, blank irises visible. According to Rogue's fellow Dragon Slayer and partner Sting, Shadow Drive harnesses "the power that kills Dragons", and it indeed allowed the Shadow Dragon Slayer to momentarily overwhelm Gajeel Redfox, who had him completely outmatched beforehand. This state either grants Rogue the ability to perform new spells or makes them stronger, as the Sabertooth Mage has been shown employing several skills only while in said Drive. This technique is very similar to that used by Rogue's fellow Dragon Slayer and partner Sting, the similarly named White Drive.
- White Shadow Dragon's Rough Silk (Hakueiryū no Ashiginu): A spell that Rogue was able to use together with Sting, synchronizing his Shadow Dragon Slayer Magic with Sting's White counterpart. The two Dragon Slayers release thin beams of light and shadow from their fingertips respectively, which pierce through their target and heavily damage them
Dragon Force ( Doragon Fōsu): Being a product of the Third Generation of Dragon Slayers, Rogue is capable of entering the most powerful form of the Dragon Slayer at will, without the need to consume strong, external sources of Magic. Such a feat greatly surprised those who had intimate knowledge of Dragon Slayer Magic. When this state is activated, Rogue body becomes much more akin to an actual Shadow Dragon's, with his whole body becoming covered in an aura of shadows even thicker and darker than that provided by Shadow Drive, and with thick dark intricate scale-like patterns appearing to cover the outer edges of his face, underneath and around his eyes, extending down from the side of his neck and onto the rest of his body. These are shown to be more and more uniform as they get farther from the central portion of his body, which instead bear several scattered, distinct scales, elongated and placed diagonally.
Unison Raid ( Yunizon Reido): An ability which allows two Mages to unite their Magic into a single, combined, stronger attack. Rogue has shown himself to be able to combine his Magic with Sting's, creating powerful spells.
- Holy Shadow Dragon's Flash Fang (Seieiryū Senga): After releasing a large amount of shadows from his hand, Rogue combines this with Sting's light, releasing a powerful burst of light and shadows at the target.
Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant: While always carrying around a sword by his side, Rogue's melee moves shown so far are unarmed ones, and include punches, kicks, and elbows. He employs his Shadow Dragon Slayer Magic to boost his offensive power as well as to outmaneuver opponents, landing enhanced blows from different angulations through the use of the evasive form granted him by Shadow Drive. The latter combination allowed him to fight and even overwhelm Gajeel Redfox for a while, despite ultimately being struck by the opposing Dragon Slayer.
Enhanced Durability: Rogue possesses good physical resilience, being struck by powerful melee blows from both Gajeel and Natsu and undergoing the latter's Fire Dragon's Wing Attack without suffering substantial injuries, and continuing to fight and even employing some of his best techniques afterwards. He also managed to take Mard Geer's Curse in a non-enhanced state with minor injuries.
Enhanced Speed: Rogue has been shown to possess above average speed, seen when he outmaneuvered Gajeel during their first battle, though, at the time, he had Shadow Drive activated.
Enhanced Endurance: Rogue has shown to possess a high amount of physical endurance, being able to confront two fellow Dragon Slayers at the same time with his partner Sting, being struck by powerful melee blows from both Gajeel and Natsu, all the while showing moderate signs of weariness and, in the end, still having the strength to stand back up and barrage his opponents with powerful Shadow Dragon Slayer Magic Techniques. Even near the end of his battle with Natsu and Gajeel, Rogue proved able to perform a mighty Unison Raid with Sting, and only finally fell after being struck by Natsu's Dragon Slayer's Secret Art.
Enhanced Reflexes: While employing Shadow Drive, Rogue proved limber enough to dodge several of Gajeel's own Iron Dragon Slayer Magic Spells, and, afterwards, effectively counterattacking the Iron Dragon Slayer, who, for a time, was unable to follow his erratic movements.
Equipments
Katana: Rogue carries around a katana, a traditional Japanese sword, on his left hip, with its sheath tucked inside his sash belt. The weapon is fairly simple in appearance, sporting a tsuba whose shape is vaguely reminiscent of a four-leaf clover, and a hilt, wrapped in a traditional, dark tsuka-ito, which seems to get larger near its pommel. The sheath is dark in color.
Trivia[]
- In Volume 32's extra content, Mashima provided the battle statistics for 31 of the 40 X791 contestants in the Grand Magic Games. The stats, however, were provided not from Mashima's point-of-view as the author but from the view point of Sorcerer Magazine reporter Jason. Which explains why some stats are missing and why others may be inaccurate.
Gallery[]
