Hello guys! The Oblivion Overlord here.
Now here is a new fanfic story. But you must be complaining. Why the hell are you making a new story if you still did not finish the other stories? Well, this story has been in my head for awhile already, and to be honest. It has been taking up a lot of space in my mind. So I thought I could write it so that I could get it out of my mind.
Anyway. This Fairy Tail story will have SOME things and similarities from other fanfics. Mainly because this is inspired from them. Mainly the Fanfic called Master Dragneel. Also, to people who know Dragon Nest… You'll see. :D
Also, in this fanfic. Natsu is 17 yrs old, and Wendy is 13 yrs old. And there may be a few Japanese suffixes.
One last thing. I may give Natsu completely new moves. For example. "Fire Dragon's Burning Shield!" And "Dragon Slayer Secret Art! Absolute Reign: Devastating Solar Nova!" Other than that, there will be nothing else… well I may give Wendy a few of her own, but other than that. Yeah.
Anyway, that is all and I hope you enjoy!
"Person or Creature Talking"
'Person or Creature Thinking'
"Shouting Magic Attack"
Disclaimer: I own nothing! Well, maybe the idea but nothing else!
Chapter 1 The Deadly Drake and The inner Dragon
We see Natsu, and Wendy talking with Makarov in the Master's Office.
"So gramps. Why did you call us here?" Natsu said bored as hell. He felt a slap on his side. "Natsu-kun! Don't be so rude to Master!" Wendy said exasperatedly. Makarov just laughed. "Don't worry about that Wendy-chan. I am used to it. Now as for why I called you both here." Makarov started speaking with a serious expression.
"There is a mission for you specifically Natsu, but the reason why I am reluctant to even try and send you on it, is because it is about SSS-Class in difficulty." Makarov was about to say more when he was interrupted.
"Then why are you even telling us this, why not Erza, and Mira?" Natsu said. "Well, if you would not interrupt me. I would tell you. Now the reason for why I did not call either of them is because of the fact that none of them would be able to handle except for you. You can chose not to go, but more people will die..." Makarov trailed off.
Natsu and Wendy's eyes widen at that statement. "Oi Jiji!(Gramps) What do you mean more people will die?! What the hell are they fighting?!" Natsu yelled while slamming his hands on the table. Wendy covered her mouth, horrified that people are dying.
Makarov just shook his head. "They say it is a drake that they are fighting Natsu..." Natsu's eyes widened while Wendy looked confused. "A drake?"
Natsu turned to Wendy. "Drakes are similar in looks to Dragons, however they are much, MUCH smaller in terms of size. Adult Drakes can sometimes be mistaken for Dragon younglings sometimes to the human eye. However, what's different about them, is that they can't use another magic element aside from the one it's born with. Another thing is that the Drakes also have similar scales to that of a dragon, so only Dragon Slayers can even damage it." Natsu said in a low voice.
Wendy and Makarov looked surprised that Natsu knows about Drakes. "However there is one more thing about them. They absolutely detest humans, and think that humans are inferior to them and must be eradicated. I don't know if all of them still think that, or if it's in the past." Natsu said with a growl.
Makarov shook his head. "As for why I called Wendy here. You might need some healing after the battle. She will be the best healer for this." Natsu's eyes widen. "Jiji! Are you crazy?! I don't want her to see deaths just yet! She's still too young!" Natsu yelled at Makarov.
"You think I want to send her?! I really don't want to send her with you as well. But, if I want to ensure your return… I need to send a healer with you." Makarov finished with a sigh. "The reports are saying this is a Magma Drake..." Makarov revealed. Natsu's eyes widened even more, he fell on his seat, and looked down.
"Natsu, we both know that even though you can swim in lava, which makes no sense, you only have a strong resistance to magma, you will still be damaged if exposed to it long enough." Makarov stated. Natsu, turned back to the master. "You don't have to bring her to your fight. She will just be there to heal you after you finish fighting." Makarov said softly.
Natsu nodded, still unsure. Before turning to the girl in question. "Wendy, do you want to come with me?" Natsu asked softly.
Wendy was quiet for awhile. ' I am so scared. But, I want to help Natsu-kun. I want to be strong for him!' Wendy nodded with a face of determination that surprised Natsu and Makarov. "Yes. I want to go with you."
Makarov smiled softly, while Natsu looked at her seriously. "Ok, Wendy. You can come with, but after we arrive to the town, I want you to stay behind with Carla. Do NOT even think of following me. Ok?" Natsu said seriously.
Wendy nodded with a determined face. Natsu turned back to the master, who nodded in acceptance. "Remember, you may not be able to save everyone. So you must slay the drake." Natsu nodded. "Wendy, when you arrive to the town, try and heal as many of the injured as you can." Wendy nodded. "Good, now you may go you two." Makarov said. "And be careful out there." The two dragon slayers nodded.
- Break of Lines -
Makarov and the rest of the guild see Natsu and Wendy fly with Happy and Carla on their backs respectively.
"Master, where are they going?" Erza asked Makarov while staring at the two disappearing slayers. Makarov bowed his head. "They, or more specifically. Natsu, will be out on an SSS-Class mission that only he can do, he will be slaying a drake. Gajeel can't go because he is already on another job. Wendy is going just so that she will heal Natsu after he finishes the fight with the drake." Makarov revealed, shocking everyone.
"Wait, wait! Why didn't you send us with him?! We could have helped!" Mirajaine and Erza shouted together.
Makarov looked at them with a serious air. "The scales of a drake are too tough, they are on par with dragon scales. Which is why, Natsu will be the one fighting it. Also, because Natsu heard that more people are dying from it, he decided to go and accept the quest."
"But Natsu will do something stupid and probably get himself hurt!" Lucy can't help but say. Erza shook her head. "No, I don't think that will be possible. Natsu will be fighting the drake alone right?" Makarov nodded. "Wendy, and Carla will be in the town. Helping the survivors and taking care of the injured. While Natsu may have Happy hide from the drake after they land near it." Makarov said.
Erza nodded. "Then that works in Natsu's favor. Whenever any of us are there. He will focus on keeping us safe, rather than himself. So, because he will be fighting alone. He will focus on keeping himself safe, thus making him fight better." Everyone nodded. "I think..." Erza said, finally unsure as everyone fell over. "You think?!"
Gray turned to the direction the two dragon slayers disappeared to. "Master, how long would they take? He would want to get back in time for the S-Class trials."
The master counted inside his head. "A few days if all goes well, a week and two days at most." Lucy looked at Makarov. "But this is Natsu we're talking about. Nothing goes well..."
Makarov looked down. "Well, shit you're right. We can only hope now."
- Three days later -
Natsu and Wendy with their partners just arrived at the town of Calderock. Natsu looked at Wendy. "Go to the town with Carla and heal any injured. Wait for me here, ok?" Wendy nodded reluctantly.
Natsu was about to turn towards Happy when he felt a hand grab his arm. Turning, Natsu saw Wendy looking down. "Natsu-kun… Please promise me… You'll come back?" Wendy said quietly.
Natsu smiled and patted Wendy on the head. "Don't worry. I'll come back... I promise." Natsu said as he touched his forehead with Wendy's, who looked ready to cry.
Natsu stood up and turned to the blue cat. "Let's go." Happy nodded. "Aye sir!" Natsu took off with Happy carrying him to the direction of the scent of the drake. Wendy looks at Natsu's disappearing form. "Stay safe Natsu-kun."
- In the forest -
As the dragon slayer and exceed were flying through the forest, Natsu turned to his partner. "Remember Happy, don't get close. I want you to stay far from the battle ahead ok?" Happy nodded very reluctantly. "Aye..."
Natsu turned to the ground, as they kept flying for a little longer, they both see magma trails. "This is enough Happy. I want you to put me down and go hide now." Happy nodded.
The two descended, Happy let go and started flying to some nearby trees. While Natsu dropped and landed on the ground with a slight crash.
Natsu then started walking along the magma trail. More and more magma is now seen as Natsu arrived to a… conveniently giant flat plateau with a cave on the other side. Natsu took a deep breath, before yelling out. "Come out you big scaly lizard!"
There was just silence, which worried Natsu bit before the ground started shaking. "Hmm… Interesting… I would have thought that you would sneak in and try to slit my throat, like all those other humans." A deep growling voice emanated from the cave. The shaking was accompanied by loud steps, coming from the cave.
A drake that is the size of a two story house emerged from the inside of the cave. This drake was the color of dark gray ashes, with black highlights, and crevices in its body that show the magma flowing inside the draconic being. It has two big black wings that look like decaying bat wings, and there are two massive horns on its head that are pointing back upwards, and a single huge horn on its snout. It has orange-red eyes that glow like fire. (1)
Natsu looked at the drake with a serious face. "So, the reports were right. I thought that they were mistaking it. But no… it really is a drake." Natsu muttered. The drake heard him but didn't respond.
Natsu snorted. "We both know that no mere weapon can pierce the scales of draconic beings. So slitting your throat with anything less than a blade forged from draconic scales won't work." The drake raised it's head towards Natsu chuckling lightly. "That is true isn't it?"
The two beings stared each other down. Before Natsu spoke. "You know. We don't have to fight. You can just leave. However, if I remember. Drakes don't back down from fights, even when outclassed."
The drake turned its head so that it could see Natsu clearly with one eye. "Interesting… You are correct at that human. Though, if I have to guess… You aren't really an ordinary human… Aren't you?"
Natsu shook his head. "No, I am not. I am Natsu, a fire dragon slayer. Son to Fire Dragon King Igneel" The drake's head jerked back in surprise. "The traitor that sided with the humans?!"
The dragon slayer ignited his hands. "You can still leave." The drake gave a hard laugh. "Fool. I won't fall here. Especially to that traitor's son!" Natsu got into a stance, as the drake then started charging towards him.
Natsu jumped back as the drake's claw smashed the area he was once in. The drake then spit out a shower of magma towards Natsu. Natsu dodged the first few blots of magma before he slammed a fist to the ground and broke apart a large piece of earth, he then lifted the piece and threw it at the drake, making the drake stop spitting and fly a short distance backwards.
Natsu ran with incredible speed towards the drake, a magic circle appeared on his hand. "Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!" Natsu then slammed the fist right onto the drakes head, making him lurch back and roar out from the disorienting strike. Natsu then ignited his legs "Fire Dragon's Claws!" He then swiped his feet in a double strike to hit the distracted drake's side, making the disoriented magma drake fly a bit to the other side of the plateau.
The drake shook itself before using his wings to create a strong enough wind to push the dragon slayer away from him. The drake raised his tail to feel the cut on his side. "You are strong, surprisingly." The drake said in contempt. "But… can you handle this?!"
With that short warning. The drake quickly flew into the sky and dive bombed towards Natsu with its maw opened, magma is gathering in his mouth.
Natsu slammed his fists together and brought them to his sides. "Dragon Slayer Secret Art! Crimson Lotus: Exploding Flame Blade!" Natsu thrust his hands towards the incoming drake, throwing a large blast of flames to meet the drake head on.
The drake and attack collided, making an explosion of epic proportions, Natsu couldn't smell the drake because of the smoke, he wildly looked around before he felt his instincts take over. He turned quickly behind him and crossed his arms. "Fire Dragon's Burning Shield!" A large flame shield appeared in front of Natsu, which blocked a tail of the angry drake.
Natsu couldn't stand his ground and got himself launched into the mountain screaming. However he quickly exploded into action and burst out of the mountain covered in flames and landed in front of the drake.
The magma drake seeing Natsu still alive was impressed. "Ho?~ You are still alive? Hmph. Very well, you have proven your strength to me, therefore I will give you my name." The drake started, as he raised his two arms and slammed them onto the ground, making magma erupt from several places. The drake's eyes glow with power. "I am Shuryo! And I will be your end!" The drake said with a smirk.
Natsu slammed his hands together, and grinned at the drake. "I'm all fired up!" Natsu said as the two draconic beings stared each other down.
- Back in Calderock -
Wendy has been healing as many injured as she can, she is horrified that there are this many injured, and probably even more dead. Wendy looked down after she finished healing the injured woman.
A doctor nearby and Carla noticed her down state. "Wendy… If you're worried about Natsu… don't, he is a blockhead yes. But he will win..." Carla comforted Wendy as she placed a paw on her partner's hand.
"Excuse me, but why is she so… down?" The doctor asked. Carla turned to him and responded. "Because her friend is out there, taking care of the drake, and she is worried." The doctor nodded, surprised that anyone would try and defeat the drake, but...
The doctor knelt beside the young dragon slayer. "Well, you are doing a great job in healing the injured here. For that, we thank you. Don't worry about your friend. If he is as strong as you believe he is. Then he will come back." The doctor patted Wendy's shoulder.
Wendy turned to the man, before smiling a little. "Thank you… uhm..." The doctor blinked before… "Ah! My name is Rograll. Please keep on healing as much as you can." The newly identified Rograll bowed his head.
Wendy nodded determined. "Hai! I will-" The sound of a huge explosion was heard. Wendy looked to the ceiling before back to the doctor who looked at her, and started running to the door, followed by Carla and Rograll.
The door opened and the three looked outside to see explosions of fire and magma visible from the mountain. Wendy bit her lip in worry. "Natsu..." She held a hand to her chest, as Carla put a paw on her leg.
- Back to the fight -
The battle is long and grueling, Shuryo readied a magma covered 'fist' before charging to strike Natsu with it. Natsu ignited his own fist in massive flames before charging to the incoming drake. "Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!" The two clashed and created a catastrophic explosion that made the two skid back from each other.
Natsu then charged at Shuryo again before igniting his arms. "Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!" Natsu swung his arms, creating a large flame wave that traveled to the drake, who just roared out in defiance and swung his magma covered tail to the attack, creating another explosion.
Shuryo then ran through the smoke and readied a magma breath attack. Emerging from the smoke, the drake spat out a river of magma towards Natsu, who looked panicked and started running in different directions.
The dragon slayer jumped on a nearby tree branch before launching himself towards Shuryo who finished his attack and was now looking at the soaring Natsu. Natsu ignited his fists and created large burning orbs of fire in both hands while in mid-air. Slamming his hands together, Natsu yelled out his attack. "Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame!"
Natsu then threw the giant ball of fire towards Shuryo, who jumped and flew out of the way before, feeling another heat. Widening his eyes, Shuryo turned to his left to see Natsu with a rather burning crimson orb the size of a human in his right hand.
With a yell, Natsu drove the orb into Shuryo's face, yelling out. "Fire Dragon's Fire Blast!" The orb shrunk before it expanded rapidly, turning into a spherical explosion of fire that encompassed the drake.
The dragon slayer did not see the tail coming to his right until it was too late. Natsu got launched away from the drake as the burning sphere finally dissipated. Natsu had a large wound on his arm from the tail swipe, while Shuryo had several burns on his body, some parts are still smoking.
Natsu is starting to get tired from the fighting, while the drake was panting a little. 'This dragon slayer is getting stronger, I should end him as fast as I can.' The drake raised his head. "You're strong, I'll give you that. But I'll end this here!" Natsu readied himself for the inevitable attack.
The drake roared out and slammed his claws onto the ground. The air began to heat up. "Great Eruption!" The ground started cracking as magma started flowing in different areas around the drake, some areas turned to geysers of magma.
Natsu looked surprised before he raised and slammed a foot to the ground. "Then I'll do the same!" Natsu shouted as he sent his magic into the ground. Cracks started appearing before fire started bursting around him. "Dragon Slayer Secret Art! Absolute Reign: Devastating Solar Nova!"
From Shuryo's side, a large wave of magma erupted from the ground as it started moving towards Natsu in a wall of molten rock. A drake similar to Shuryo manifested above the wave of magma like a spirit.
From Natsu's side, a large wall of crimson flames erupted from the ground as it expanded towards Shuryo in a wall of fire. A red dragon that doesn't look like Igneel surprisingly manifested above the wall of fire like a spirit.
The two spirits roared in challenge, as the attacks met at the middle and created a catastrophic explosion of fire and magma that dwarfed all the other explosions they did before. The plateau and half of the mountain was destroyed, leaving nothing but a black crater filled with smoke, some pools of magma, and flames.
The smoke cleared to see Shuryo missing parts of his wings and a horn cut off from his head. Natsu is severely burnt on his left arm, and has a huge bleeding wound on the right of his chest.
The two looked at each other before they started shuffling towards each other. Natsu ignited his right hand, and aimed to pierce the drake's tired head, while Shuryo readied his tail and poised it to pierce the dragon slayer's tired body. "Fire Dragon's Piercing Claw!" "Molten Piercer!"
One connected, another missed.
Natsu's eyes closed. As the drake fell down. Completely drained from the fatal blow done to his head. The tail missed Natsu by mere centimeters.
Panting, Shuryo tiredly turned its head to look at Natsu. "You are… very strong… Well done..." The drake told Natsu tiredly.
Natsu shook his head. "Not just me… You are strong yourself..." Shuryo laughed tiredly. "Hah… Why, do I smell… Ah… is your mate with you?" Natsu gained a huge question mark. Making the drake laugh even more at that. "Well, that doesn't matter now… A friendly warning Natsu… I am not the only drake you will have to kill… there are more drakes, They will come, and after the drakes… it will signal… the return… of the… Dragons..." Shuryo said with a few coughs.
Natsu's eyes widened. "What do you mean?! There will be more drakes I have to kill? Also what do you mean the return of the dragons?! What do you know?!"
Shuryo chuckled and ignored the slayer. "Natsu… I have a challenge for you..." The drake smirked rather deviously. Making Natsu nervous. "SAVE THE TOWN!" Shuryo shouted as he started bloating, and expanding like a balloon. With wide eyes, Natsu ran away from the body of Shuryo. The body imploded leaving nothing but magma and said magma is now flowing down, intent on eradicating the town of Calderock if Natsu didn't do anything.
Natsu took a deep breath and roared. "Roar of the Fire Dragon!" The flames, did nothing to stop the magma.
The dragon slayer cursed and tried of thinking of another solution. He thought of one. Natsu shook his head. "Oh man, I have a really stupid idea… But it's the only one I got..." Natsu readied himself.
Far away, Happy was flying towards Natsu and Shuryo. "Natsu you did it!" But Happy saw what Shuryo did, and was scared that Natsu's roar did nothing to stop the magma. Happy was about to call out to Natsu now that he's close when he heard slurping noises. Happy's eyes widen in surprise and fear.
Natsu is consuming the magma! "Natsu! What are you doing! Stop that! You'll die!"
The dragon slayer didn't listen cause he knew… If he didn't do this, the town would be eradicated. The magma was now being consumed by Natsu. He kept doing this until the clearing was now barren of magma and flames. Natsu then fell backwards, completely knocked out.
Happy panicked and quickly grabbed Natsu and flew to the town.
- Six days later -
"Master, it has been a week and they still haven't returned! We should send people to go find them!" Erza said, worried.
Makarov looked at the door. "No, I have faith that they will return." He said, which did not help Erza's worried mood.
Suddenly the door burst open as Happy flew like a bullet and smacked into Makarov. Making both of them fall over. "Woah there, Happy. What's wro-" "EMERGENCY! NATSU IS GRAVELY INJURED!" The crying exceed said. Everyone's eyes widen and turned to the door. Where they saw Wendy and Carla carrying a knocked out Natsu by his arms.
Wendy turned to the guild still crying. "I have done all I can. But he needs more help!" Wendy said, as Lucy and Mira moved to help them carry Natsu.
Makarov turned to Jet. "Jet! Go get Porlyusca! Tell her I'll owe her later!" The fast man nodded. Turning back to them. "The four of you! Bring Natsu up to the infirmary! Now!" Makarov ordered. Lucy, Mira, Wendy and Carla nodded.
Makarov put a hand to his face. "Natsu… What did you do now?"
Gray walked up to the master. "Jiji. Will Natsu be able to compete in the S-Class trials?" The question surprised a lot of them.
Erza was the first to respond. "Gray! What are yo-" However she was interrupted by Gray. "You know that is what flame-brain would ask when he wakes up." Erza was about to argue when she quieted down because he was right. Natsu would ask that.
Makarov shook his head. "I don't know. We will have to wait for Porlyusca to come and tell us after she checks on Natsu."
- One hour later -
Makarov, Wendy, Gajeel, and the rest of Team Natsu are outside of the infirmary. Waiting for Porlyusca to come out and give them any news on Natsu's current condition.
The doors opened and Porlyusca came out, looking a little tired and annoyed. "The brat is fine, although he is stupid to consume a different element, he will recover. Though I doubt he will recover before you leave for your S-Class trials."
Makarov looked down before looking back up to the healer. "Very well, is he awake?"
Porlyusca shook her head. "No, he won't wake up. I don't know how long it will be until he awakens. All you can do now is wait." The healer then moved towards the stairs.
The master just turned towards Porlyusca. "Thank you for doing this Porlyusca..." They heard a yell from the stairs. "You guys are just stubborn and stupid for your own good!"
Makarov shook his head with a smile. Turning to the current guild members in front of the infirmary. "Well, let's go inside and see the kind of damage he has taken."
- In an unknown location -
A certain dragon slayer is looking around an empty black void. "Huh. If this is my mind, it's pretty empty..." Natsu said in a deadpanned voice.
Natsu started walking, he feels like he is moving. But at the same time, he feels like nothing is moving at all. "Well this is creepy. This is my own mind and I am creeped out."
After walking for what seems like an hour or two, Natsu heard something. "Hm?" The dragon slayer stopped and listened.
It was silent, as if no sounds will be heard. Except… The sound of ripping? Natsu quickly turned his head to the sound to see huge white 'tears' appearing around that area… and its coming towards him! Natsu had no choice but to run, turning around and running, even to go as far as use his magic to give him a speed boost.
But it was no use. The 'tear' caught up with him, and he fell, screaming into an endless white void. That quickly changed to an interior of a volcano with various gold and red metal designs? Still screaming, the dragon slayer landed with a loud thud in a middle of… a rune scribed platform? (2)
Natsu shook his head as he looked around, the heat was great and Natsu felt painfully hot… Wait what? "Why do I feel pain from heat?"
"That is a question you would ask." A loud and deep voice stated.
Natsu turned around quickly. "Who's there! Show yourself!" Natsu shouted. But there was only silence except for the bubbling of magma below. "…...As you wish…..." The deep voice responded, but louder!
The whole 'world' shook as the magma below started blowing up into fierce deadly geysers of molten rock. Some holes in the walls started blowing out crimson hot flames, illuminating the area even more.
The dragon slayer could sense something huge, something absolutely titanic below him. It's moving to a side… Natsu quickly turned around to see a huge blast of magma and fire burst into a huge beacon that exited the volcano's mouth. More and more beacons of fire and magma started bursting around the platform he is on.
However, Natsu just focused on the largest beacon. A large shadow can be seen… When suddenly the beacon turned into an orb of molten rock and flames. Natsu's eyes widened as he quickly crossed his arms. "Fire Dragon's Burning Shield! A large knight's shield of fire formed in front of Natsu as the orb exploded, showering the platform with bolts of magma and fire.
Natsu let his shield dissipate, but he was surprised and a little scared at what he saw… A huge dark salmon colored dragon with gold metal-like armor with glowing red accents on it was in front of him, flapping it's large wings to keep it in the air. The dragon was huge! It can easily outclass the drake he fought in sheer size alone! (3)
With a jaw to the ground Natsu can't help but gawk at the red dragon. "Who… are you?" The speechless dragon slayer can't help but ask.
Natsu saw the dragon smirk. "I am you." The dragon said with an amused look in it's glowing red eye.
The dragon slayer blinked once. Twice. Three times. "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!?"
The only noise in the room is the loud boisterous laugh of the dragon while Natsu is just looking at the dragon with wide eyes and snot dripping from his nose. A face to remember.
Shaking his head, Natsu looked at the dragon seriously. "What do you mean by that?! You are me?!" The dragon still kept laughing, amused by the loud slayer. A tick mark appeared on Natsu's head. "Stop laughing you overgrown lizard!"
The dragon finally stopped laughing. "Haha… That was worth it... Allow me to be accurate. I am your dragon soul. Your power, your magic. I am the very essence that makes up your Dragon Slayer Magic."
Natsu blinked. "Oh ok." The dragon sweatdropped. "What? 'Oh ok'? Out of everything you would say. You say 'Oh ok'?" Natsu just shrugged. "Well, that makes more sense than saying 'I am you' you know." Natsu said in a deadpanned voice.
The dragon turned it's head. "You do have a point."
Natsu just looked at the dragon. "Anyway!" The dragon looked back at him. "Why am I here?"
The dragon looked at Natsu, this time with a deadly and serious air. "You are here… Because you have achieved the requirements… albeit unintentionally." Natsu looked confused at what the dragon was saying. "What do you mean requirements?"
The dragon just stared at Natsu. "The requirements to be able to transform into a dragon… The heart of a dragon, the ferocity of a dragon, and the soul of a dragon, which is me." Natsu looked surprised. "What?" "You heard me. You have completed all the requirements to be able to safely gain a powerful dragon form." The dragon informed, however one thing caught Natsu's attention.
"What do you mean, safely?" Natsu asked, suddenly cautious. The dragon nodded. "Very good observation. By safely, I meant you will be able to change into a dragon, and still have control of your mind. Another way to bypass all those requirements… Is to slay dragons and bathe in their blood..."
Natsu's eyes widened in surprise and horror. Is that what happened to Igneel? "And before you ask, no. The dragons that disappeared during 07 X777 did not die. Besides, the last time that happened was a long time ago." The dragon quickly said, which made Natsu sigh in relief.
"But let's not get into that, I have only limited knowledge of that so I can't help you there, I am here so that I can help you achieve the final stages before you will be allowed to change into your dragon form. Which is me." The dragon said with a smirk.
Natsu's eyes widened. "That's why you said that you are me! I get it now!" Natsu yelled as he slammed a fist onto his hand. Making the dragon sweatdrop at the young dragon slayer.
The dragon's eyes glowed. "The final stage is… Learn my name!" Natsu looked confused at what the final stage was when his eyes widened as he saw the dragon about ready to breath fire in his direction. "Uh oh..."
- In the outside world -
"Damn, these wounds. I wonder how was Natsu able to survive those. Those wounds are pretty much fatal." Gray said in an amazed voice.
Gajeel decided to answer that. "We Dragon Slayers are made of tougher stuff than you guys. We aren't ordinary humans. We can take a beating before we kick the can, and even then. We would have taken down as many as we can with us." Gajeel finished with a smirk.
Makarov however just watched Natsu, planning on how to tell him that he won't be able to participate for the S-Class trials.
Erza can't help but ask. "But why do I feel like Natsu did something else stupid to be like this?" Wendy answered this time. "Well he did, Happy told me. After the drake died, it bloated up and exploded into a large wave of magma, it would have destroyed the town and everyone in it if Natsu didn't do anything. And… and..." Wendy started crying at the end.
Lucy patted the little sky dragon slayer's head. "And what did he do Wendy?" Wendy wiped her eyes and looked at everyone with sad eyes. "He consumed it… He ate the magma." Wendy somberly said.
Everyone's eyes widened but not more so than Gajeel's. "Was he insane?! He ATE another element aside from his own?!" Erza looked less surprised. "Well, it is Natsu. I mean, he ate an etherion crystal back at the Tower of Heaven… He would brave the risks if it meant saving lives."
Everyone nodded. Makarov turned around and was about to say something when a certain dragon slayer spoke. "Hey everyone, why the long faces?" Everyone quickly turned to the bed to see Natsu awake smiling like an idiot, but he looks tired.
Wendy was the first to respond as she quickly jumped and hugged the bedridden dragon slayer. "Natsu-kun! You're awake! I thought you would not come back!" Wendy said, crying.
Natsu ignored the sore feeling of his body and just hugged Wendy back while patting her head with his other bandaged hand. "Well, I came back didn't I? I didn't break my promise… I told you." Natsu quietly said to Wendy with a small smile.
The sky dragon slayer just buried her head even more into the hug, still crying. Everyone was just watching, awkwardly.
After a few minutes, Wendy finally stopped crying and slowly separated from Natsu, who wiped her tears. "Feel better now?" Natsu asked with a dumb grin on his face.
Wendy laughed a little. "Baka… I should ask you that..." She said with a small smile.
Everyone watched the exchange with smiles on their faces, well… Gajeel's was a smirk, but close enough.
Makarov didn't want to interrupt, but… Maybe that could work? "Natsu, how are you feeling my boy?" He asked.
Natsu turned to the master. "Ah! Jiji! I'm feeling better than I did in the last six days if that's what you're asking." Natsu said with a huge dumb grin on his face.
The master just facepalmed. "Of course you would answer with that. But another thing I want to say. You never did get your reward for completing the S-Class Quest didn't you?" Makarov asked.
The bedridden slayer looked confused. "Reward? There was a reward?" Natsu asked stupidly.
Makarov's eye twitched. "You idiot! Of course there is a reward! All missions have some kind of reward!" The master said with a twitching eyebrow before he sighed. "Well, because you didn't destroy any of the town… Except for half the mountain if the reports were accurate…" Everyone's jaws dropped to the floor except for Natsu, and Wendy.
"Flame-brain destroyed half a mountain?!" "Natsu didn't destroy any town property?!" "Damn Salamander, you strong." Gray, Lucy, and Gajeel said. Erza just smacked them all to the ground. "Be quiet! This is an infirmary!"
Makarov just shook his head, while Natsu and Wendy laughed. "Well, from what I saw on the flyer, the reward is 10,000,000 Jewels!" Makarov's eyes turned into shining stars.
Natsu just nodded. "10,000,000 huh. Ok." He just said with a calm voice, which surprised everyone. Natsu's eyes widened before turning to Makarov with a serious look. "Master, we need to talk." Everyone's eyes widen as Natsu doesn't call Master Makarov 'Master' unless he is very serious. Makarov looked at Natsu before he nodded. "Everyone, would you give me and Natsu some privacy."
Everyone was reluctant but a look from both Makarov and Natsu made them relent and leave the room, Wendy was last as she looked back to see Natsu smile softly and wave at her, making Wendy smile a little and wave back before finally leaving.
Makarov casted a magic spell, as various magic circles appeared on the walls, floor and ceiling. "There , no one can hear us. What is it Natsu?" Makarov asked.
Natsu looked serious, and even troubled. "The drake warned me about something at the end of our battle, before he did that suicide attack." Natsu then started explaining about the possibility of more drake attacks, and a possible return of the dragons.
The master looked even more serious. "That is very dangerous… Tell me Natsu, did you grow stronger from that battle?" Makarov asked while looking at Natsu from the corner of his eye.
Natsu grinned widely. "Yes, I can eat and use magma now, which albeit. Was a bit stupid to try and eat in the first place. With my ability to eat magma, I can also eat lava, as I remember that is just a weaker form of magma. I also now have a trump card that I can fall back on if needed." Natsu finished with a huge grin.
Makarov just shook his head with a small grin. "Trump card huh. Hmph. I have to ask, will you recover in time for the S-Class Trials?" Makarov asked with an eye looking at him.
Natsu just grinned even wider. "I will! Tomorrow I will be ready and waitin!" Natsu said with a big toothy smile.
Makarov just shook his head. "Yeah I guess. Well, get better soon Natsu." The master said while waving his hand.
- The next day -
Wendy looked at Makarov with an uncertain look. "Are you sure this is necessary?" She shyly asked.
Makarov nodded. "Yes, he won't heal until after the S-Class, Natsu will need to rest and get back his energy." The master said sadly. "I don't want to do this anymore than you do."
Chapter 1 The Deadly Drake and The inner Dragon End
Well this is the end of the first chapter! Natsu got left behind! However in the next chapter we can guess that Natsu will be going to Tenroujima in the next chapter XD.
Anyway there are a few author notes I need to reveal.
(1) Shuryo basically looks like the World of Warcraft Deathwing if he was WAAAAY smaller and the metal is just stone and rock.
(2) The Red Dragon's Final Boss Nest from the a favorite MMORPG game of mine called Dragon Nest.
(3) It is the Red Dragon Feder from Dragon Nest, only he is the same size as Acnologia and Igneel. Which means Natsu has a dragon form of that size XD. If you have guessed this guy then congratulations for guessing right! :D
Anyway, if you like it Review if you are planning to flame useless shit like "Because of this I won't read it anymore." Then please, to God above and the fuckin Devil below, don't even try! If I have any grammatical errors or if there are things I need to improve with my writing then by all means. That is welcome.
This is The Oblivion Overlord signing out! :D