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To my old readers: It is with Stele's help that I am going through this story and editing it. Not all of the chapters will be revised at the same time, so the chapters that are updated and edited will have a revision message in the beginning similiar to this:
Revised 2/16/2017
I will also let you know in the A/N's of my other stories when a revised chapter has been added, though most likely it will be on Monday's when I drop the new chapters of DKQ.
Tail of Two Dragons
Prologue
Head as big as a full grown bull, legs the size of tree trunks, with wings that were so long they could stretch from one side of a football field to the other easily, and a tail strong enough to knock a house down. His scales the color of dark embers with scars on the right side of his face. Igneel was not a dragon to be messed with for he was the Fire Dragon King. He was fierce and loyal but let it be known he had a soft spot for a certain pink-haired kid.
"Natsu, come here, my child," said the Great Dragon.
Natsu scampered over and stood in front of Igneel. Natsu wore a red jacket, khaki shorts and a scarf that had the appearance of dragon scales and rested around his neck.
"Now listen here, for what I have to say will be very important for your future."
Natsu looked up. "Well, get on with it, the boar won't cook itself."
Igneel lowered his head, stared Natsu straight in the eye and said, "When you find your mate remember that once chosen, although she won't have your magic, she will obtain the ability to transform such as you do. Once she is marked pay close attention, for if not, then beware the danger that arrives with a fledgling."
Natsu listened with cheeks a pink that rivaled his hair while Igneel explained that every year during the first two weeks of spring, once a dragon came of age, they would seek out their mate and transform to become mighty dragons themselves.
"Natsu… Natsu, are you listening?"
Natsu watched his father without really paying attention.
"Natsu, pay attention, for what I am telling you is vital." Igneel rebuked.
"Dad, don't worry, I'm listening." Said the pink-haired boy with a grin that reached his eyes.
Igneel rolled his eyes and continued stating that once marked the fledgling would take up to a year to be able to control their powers and the transformation itself.
Natsu looked thoughtful for a second while taking in what Igneel had said and then asked, "I understand. Now, can I go cook that boar? I'm starving."
Igneel just huffed. "Make sure you save me a haunch this time or else you can go hunt the next one."
Grizzly out for the night.