Wraith possesses Makarov Dreyar and finds it odd that he can sync with that elderly wizard so well, since there's no apparent bloodline connection between them. Then, halfway through the battle ...

Laxus Dreyar is the grandson of the Fairy Tail guildmaster, Makarov Dreyar. He begins the series as a pompous jerk, touting his immeasurable power above many of his fellow guild members' heads.

While Makarov Dreyar - the seemingly all powerful master of the Fairy Tail mercenary guild - had been bested before, the first time was more a result of his opponent outsmarting him.