Ok please bear with me, I know I may have a lot of mistakes in writing this story. This is my very first fanfic and unlike others I'm planning on finishing this story before I write anything else.
- 0.o Natsu o.0
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Summary: Natsu's been cursed by Acnologia, at the same time his parents' death. Being in the custody of his parents' friend Zeref, Natsu's locked up in his own room to preserve his life. During those times he met a boy named Gray, a cold person and a neighbor. Gray became his bestfriend that Natsu had. Soon this friendship bloomed in to romance. What will they do to continue their relationship? And what will become of Natsu?
Chapter 1: Prologue
It was a bright and sunny day at the city of Magnolia, the birds were chirping, the children playing, the vendors selling, and mages greeting each other a fine morning. On a certain part of Magnolia lies a Mansion, it's walls are decorated with flames and wind decorations, representing the personalities of the owners of this magnificent estate. The gardens are majestic filled with beautiful trees, fountains, flowers and bushes. The gates are secured by guards. This place is owned none other than the Dragneels'. Igneel Dragneel along with his wife Grandine Dragneel were really powerful wizards, they are respected, adored, and friends with many people.
Igneel has a fiery personality, he stands with his pride. He's childish, open, and oblivious to things. Despite this he would do anything for his family and friends. He has crimson-red hair, tanned-colored skin, muscular and a tall man with eyes black as the night. His wife Grandine s a gentle soul, she loves sky, she's the greatest healer in all of Fiore. She's kind, soft, and generous. She has silver white hair, she has snow white skin color, decorated by her brown innocent eyes. Despite of all this riches and power, they still longed for a child.
Even though Igneel and Grandine were very good people, there are those wizards that despise them out of jealousy and greed. They envy them of their wealth and power. One of these wizards is the wizard Acnologia, said to be the most powerful dragon mage. Acnologia is a vicious and brutal wizard, he would kill to get what he wants. But Gifted with magnificent and glorious power. He, like Igneel, is a tall man, his hair is decorated by blue highlights, matching his black hair. he is pale white and has yellow evil eyes. He had long envied Igneel for the attention he has gotten and the wealth he has.
After a year, Grandine gave birth to a son. Both parents were very happy and joyful and everyone celebrated. Since it was Summer they named him Natsu Dragneel. The child is the combined feature of both Grandine and Igneel, he has uniquely spiky salmon-pink hair, a mixture of his parents' hair color. His onyx eyes brownish-black shows various and many emotions. And a smile that would enlighten any sad person. Both parents were very proud and joyous their child was born. They swore that they will love him always.
Little did they know, This joyous and happy moment would end soon.
It was during the party that an unknown spy was watching outside the window and hurriedly left to inform his master of the caused celebration. Later at a hidden domain where Acnologia lives, went the spy that was sent. There seated on his so-called "Throne" lies Acnologia a bored looked on his face, showing his frown in a dimly-lighted room.
The knocked on the door and immediately was showed inside. The spy then informed his master. "My Lord, the Dragneels are celebrating." Acnologia suddenly interested straightened his back and began to listen "And what would be the cause of such a celebration?"The spy remained calm and continued "It was to celebrate the birth of their son." At this Acnologia was now wearing an evil smile. "This must be the perfect opportunity to finally ruin their lives and teach them a lesson they will never forget." he thought. "I wonder what will happen to them if we say so curse the child?"he asked his companions who began laughing like a maniac. Seeing them agreeing to this had set his plan into action.
The next day at the Mansion, Grandine is sitting by the big glass window holding Natsu, cuddling him and singing him a lullaby. She kissed him and said a few words. "Natsu, how cute you are with your chubby cute face, you look a lot like me and your father so much. I'm certain we will always be proud of you no matter what and we will accept you for who you are and we will always be there for you. Your father and I love you very much."At this Igneel saw them admiring how happy and beautiful his wife is and how peaceful Natsu is sleeping, this things made him happy. He went to sat down beside Grandine and look at his son with a warm smile, "Natsu, my son, just like your mother said, we will always be proud of you and we love you. I know someday you'll be a better and greater dragon wizard then me and your mom." He said as he ruffled Natsu's hair and kissed his wife, they sang the lullaby together. A small smile made it's way to Natsu's face.
Suddenly Natsu's face turned into a frown when a figure slammed the door open, revealing a man with an evil and cruel smirk plastered into his face. After a few second the figure spoke "Well, well, well what do we have here?" he walked in to reveal none other than Acnologia. Grandine and Igneel had shocked and fearful faces.
As f in instinct Grandine quickly covered her baby, protecting him. This didn't escape the eyes of Acnologia and he chuckled. Igneel protectively stood between Acnologia and Grandine. Acnologia's smile grew wide and walked over to them. He faced Igneel and said "Aww..Don't be like that Igneel, I wasn't invited to your party last night so I just wanted to give your child my blessing."he faked a pout. Igneel didn't buy his act, even though he's powerful he knew he wasn't powerful enough to defeat the enemy before him. With fear and anger rising within him, he clenched his teeth and his knuckles grew white. "You weren't invited because we knew of your hatred, I will not allow you, please just leave us and Natsu in peace!"At this Natsu began crying.
Acnologia heard Natsu's cries and his smile never leaving his face said "Look Igneel, you made little Natsu cry, what a bad father you are shouting at a visitor." he laughes silently. Igneel stood there, he's head down facing the floor, although he's angry he can't do anything rash or he's family will be the one in danger. "Please leave us be." he pleaded.
Acnologia loved how Igneel pleaded and cowered before him, seeing the man he envied before him wanting him to suffer was really a sweet feeling, but he would do more to completely break him and destroy him. He walked pass by Igneel ignoring his pleas and turned to look at the child. Once he had seen the child, his eyes was cruel and vicious.
When Natsu saw him his cries was now lessened only plain sniffs and sobs can be heard. Acnologia sighed and smiled " That's a good boy" He looked at Grandine, examining her features and so was Igneel before his gaze went back on the child "He really looks like the both of you, He's cute. Acnologia's smile now big his sharp canines and teeth can now be seen.
Grandine can do nothing but watch his son beside Acnologia, looking down at her child. She couldn't move a single muscle in her body, she stood there frozen. Igneel still continue to plea but he was still ignored. Acnologia looked at them and said" Don't worry I'll give my blessing, and it's a good one." Both parents now have pleading eyes.
Acnologia sighed and touched Natsu's forehead, his gaze never leaving the child, and his smile disappearing replacing it with a serious one.
"Listen well Grandine and Igneel Dragneel. Indeed your child will grow up to be handsome, caring, loved. He's heart will be as pure as gold wild fire, and silver ranging wind. He will be blessed with riches. He'll never grow hungry, malnourished and have any kind of disease. His skin would be flawless, not even a scar or wound can damage it, it will be well-defined. His hair would always be so soft like cherry blossoms, though its feature. His eyes would always shine bright. He paused. Before he continued Grandine cutt him off."That's a wonderful gift, but please that's enough."
Acnologia smiled and continued" But, he'll have extraordinary powers, powers that exceeds all else even my own and the most powerful wizard on Earthland. His powers will until it consumes him and kills him slowly, he'll burn himself inside. And at his 20th birthday he'll die! no magic, and anything on Earthland can change it, it will last till the end of time! Acnologia began laughing like maniac and a blueish light appeared engulfing the entire room and after a few seconds it disappeared leaving a sleeping Natsu and Acnologia still laughing. Igneel charged with a firing fist but before he could hit him Acnologia disappeared.
Grandine fell on her knees and hugged his son tightly, tears streaming down her soft cheeks. She kissed Natsu on the forehead saying "Natsu, I'm so sorry" over and over again. Igneel looked at the scene before him, his anger rising, he went over to his family and hugged them protectively a tear also streamed down his face.
After some time Grandine walked into Natsu's room and placed him in his crib. Afraid that Acnologia might come back she watched over Natsu. She's still crying, guilt consuming her very soul everytime she looked at her son. How can she just stand there doing nothing and watching her son being cursed? How can she just talk and didn't use her powers to prevent this from ever happening? Igneel watched her, seeing her like this breaks her eyes, and guilt also peered into him. He hugged her from behind to calm her down.
After finally convincing his wife to talk and let Atlas take over, she finally agreed. Igneel and Grandine went to another room and talked about asking Zeref and Mavis, the most powerful wizards, their friends to undo the curse hopefully. After they talked about it and had agreed that they will meet them tomorrow, they went back to Natsu and watched him over for the rest of the night. I swear you'll pay Acnologia, how dare you do this to my son and my family! Igneel thought before continuing to watch over.
Acnologia was panting when he came to his domain he had used 99% of his power using that curse spell on Natsu. He's actually glad about it knowing he had done something miserable to the man he envied so much. Seeing him drowning in regret and sorrow and suffer is a beautiful scene to his eyes. "Probably I'll die tomorrow, and I'm sure with my remaining power I'll drag you with me and your wife, Igneel." at this He began laughing.
"And for your child, I've given him my blessing and I don't care, he'll die anyways when he's older, Do you think Zeref and Mavis can undo what I have done to him then you're wrong. No magic can undo a curse magic, it's the most powerful magic there is."He laughed some more looking at the vision lacrima monitoring the Dragneels. "Prepare for tomorrow" he said.
The next day the Dragneels dressed and went to the Blacks. When they got there they were welcomed with open arms by Zeref, he is kind and shy but he used to be vicious and cruel just like Acnologia until he met Mavis, his wife, she's childish and sweet, also very smart. After greeting them and apologizing for the seldom visits, They talked about the curse that has been given to Natsu.
"Please Zeref, can you undo the spell that was given to Natsu? You're the most powerful wizard there is along with your wife."Igneel pleaded."I'm sorry for coming here just to do this, but please for our son's sake." Zeref smiled and said "Don't worry Igneel and Grandine, we welcome you here and I promise I will do everything I can for your son and I don't care if you visit me seldom but you're our friends." Grandine has teary eyes and so was Igneel. "Thank you very much" they both said.
Igneel and Grandine handed Natsu to Zeref and Mavis, both of them began enchanting some undoing spell at first it was working white light surrounded the boy, but suddenly it turned blue and the spell didn't work and an echo in Acnologia's voice saying no magic or anything can change it. Both Zeref and Mavis had a look of horror while Grandine and Igneel began worrying. "What's wrong Zeref? did it work?" Igneel aid worry evident in his voice. Zeref looked at him a guilty expression in his face. "At first it was working then something strange happened the the undoing spell was dispelled. I'm sorry but so far that was the most powerful undoing spell."Grandine now began to cry "What are we going to do now? What will happen to Natsu? This is all my fault if I just protected him! she said crying her heart out. Zeref and Mavis looked guilty but there was nothing they could do, they tried doing it again and again but it always resulted the same way.
"I'm sorry we tried everything we could." Zeref and Mavis said a frown and a look of pity in their faces. "No, it's alright guess we'll just deal with it and enjoy the moment we will have with him before he dies." Igneel said a sad smile on his face. Grandine did the same. She took Natsu and when both Igneel and Grandine was to walk out of the door Acnologia appeared.
Acnologia smiled."You look well Igneel, Grandine and Hi to you Zeref and Mavis"he laughed. Both couples had angry faces. Igneel tried to calm down and so was Zeref. "How dare he come here into my household insulting and mocking my friend"Zeref thought. Igneel was about to attack him but was stopped by Grandine, Igneel was shocked but he understood. Grandine faced Acnologia and said "Please undo this curse to Natsu, we will not fight but please."Grandine said with a serious tone.
Acnologia began laughing "HAHAHA..I was hoping for a fight, fine if you both win I'll undo it but If you both lose you'll die" he said. Igneel took note of this and compiled " We accept your challenge" and with that they took the fight outside. Both Grandine and Igneel won but when they were not looking he released a powerful spell but it didn't hit them it hit Mavis. Zeref screamed for her, Mavis was now on the ground she's still alive but she's pale. Just when Zeref was about to strike Acnologia. Acnologia threw another powerful spell and it hit both of Igneel and Grandine, because they were now weak and had lost much magic power they died. Acnologia was now laughing weakly and said his last words. "Fools even if you managed to win, I can't undo it it's the most powerful curse magic, it took most of my power." And with those words he too died.
Zeref was now crying, his friends died infront of him and his wife is injured. He screamed. He then looked at the child now crying, being the only reminder of his bestfriends. He walked over to the child and said "I'm sorry Natsu, you're still too young and now you have lost your parents, but don't worry I'll keep you safe." And with those words Natsu stopped and fell asleep.
Soon the police officers arrived and buried Acnologia. Mavis was sent to the hospital and for Natsu's parents they were buried at the most honorable cemetery in all of Fiore. At their funeral many had arrived including Zeref with Natsu in his arms. Natsu began to cry seeing his parents in their coffins, Zeref said his words then left.
After a few weeks Mavis' death followed. She was already sick when Acnologia hit her and that made her condition worse she died of magic depletion. After that Zeref had swore to protect Natsu, for he is now the only reminder of his bestfriends and his wife.
In his mansion Zeref had built a large dome, the sky is visible through the glass-covered roof extending to the sides of the second floor. The first floor consists of an expensive bed with flames and sky decorations, a living room set with couches, a lamp, a desk and a chair. At the side was the bathroom consists of bathroom necessities and a warm swimming pool on the other side. And the rest of the spaces were not occupied yet. At night you could see the stars at the sky and the whole city at the indoor terrace-like second floor. Inside this room no magic can be used, even the strongest magic will be suppressed. The glass that covered the roof is a magic-proof cover, thin but indestructible. This place was to insure that Natsu will never die, so that his magic can't kill him.
Zeref impressed with his work this placed was to be Natsu's room. He placed the baby on the bed asleep, before he walked out of the door he spoke to the child. "I'm sorry Natsu, you will not be allowed to leave this place yet until I discover a way to preserve your life and undo your curse. You'll never be able to escape. I hope you'll understand someday. I love your parents they're the best of bestfriends I ever had. And I and Mavis always wanted a child. I love you and I promise I'll protect you just like your parents and Mavis did." And after that he kissed his forehead and walked out of the door and locked it with a magic sealing spell, making the door invisible.