Natsu Joins Fairy Tail!

"Igneel! Igneel!" An 8-year-old salmon haired boy runs through the streets of Magnolia shouting. People were giving him strange looks because he was dirty, hungry looking, and was wearing nothing but a pair of red shorts. Natsu was giving them the same looks because he had never seen other humans before. Just then, he bumped into a short old man. "Oops, sorry." Natsu apologized standing up and dusting himself off.

"Boy, you look tired and hungry." The old man said.

"I am. My dad left me alone in the forest a few days ago and I haven't eaten since."

"So, your dad brought you to the forest and left you there?"

"No, we lived there. I woke up one morning and he was gone."

"Oh." This boy lives in the forest with his father? The old man thought. "Well, I'm Makarov. I have a guild and if you would like to come for clothing, food, and treatment, I would be happy to give it to you!" Natsu's onyx eyes lit up at this statement.

"Really? Okay old man! Thanks! By the way I'm Natsu Dragneel!" Natsu followed Makarov until they ended up outside a building. "Is this your guild?"

"Yes, it's called Fairy Tail."

"Fairy Tail? Why?"

"Well, Natsu, do fairies really have tails? Do they even exist? Like those questions, this place is an eternal mystery." Natsu jaw dropped at this explanation.

"Okay then… let's go in! I'm really hungry!" Makarov entered the guild with Natsu hiding behind him.

"I'm back, brats!" Makarov shouted. Some people raised their glasses, but others just continued shouting. Natsu emerged from behind Makarov and stared in awe at the guild.

"Who's that?" A half-naked raven-haired boy asked the half-naked pink haired boy.

"Uh-oh, looks like Gray's got a twin!" A man (Macao) with sort-of spiky dark blue hair laughed.

"I found this boy wandering the street looking for his father, who apparently abandoned him, Macao." Makarov told the man. By now, many members of the guild were watching Natsu.

"Igneel would never abandon me! He probably got lost!" Natsu yelled.

"You call your dad by his name?" Macao questioned. Natsu nodded as he ate. Macao shrugged it off and decided to find out a bit more about this kid. "So Natsu, what are you into?"

"I like dragons! Especially fire ones! They're my favorite!"

"Oh so you're into fire? I'll show you some!" Makarov said as he lit his hands ablaze. Natsu's eyes sparkled when he saw the fire.

"Now Natsu, this fire is actually very hot, and it's not something to think of as a t-" Makarov's lecture was interrupted by Natsu eating the fire he held in his hand. The guild became silent.

"WHAT THE HELL?!" The entire guild said in unison after a moment of silence.

"Thanks for the actual meal, gramps! I was getting tired of that stuff you call 'food'." Makarov stared blankly at Natsu.

"Boy, do you use magic?" Natsu nodded. "Well, what kind of magic do you use?

"Well, Igneel calls it Fire Dragon Slayer Magic and said it's something called a lost magic and is the only magic strong enough to defeat a dragon. I would never want to hurt Igneel though! Maybe he left because he thought I was gonna use my magic on him!" Natsu said with a gasp.

"Dragon slayer… a lost magic that can only be taught by one of the 5 main dragons unless implanted by a lacrima… The five main dragons are the Fire Dragon King, Igneel; Grandeeney, the Sky Dragon; Metalicana, the Iron Dragon; Weisslogia, the Light Dragon; and Skiadrum, the Shadow Dragon." Levy read from a book. "So, that would make Natsu the Fire Dragon Prince!" She said with a laugh. The guild laughed along.

"So Natsu, now that we know you're a wizard, wanna join Fairy Tail…?" Makarov asked. Natsu put on a thinking face.

"But I have to find Igneel…"

"Well, the guild will make you stronger so you can find Igneel and you'll have all of us helping you!"

"Okay!" Natsu agreed.

"Okay kid, where should I put your guild mark and what color?" Natsu pointed to his shoulder.

"Here, and red like fire! I think I'm gonna like it here in Fairy Tail very much…!"