Hello everyone TKOD here with a new story, I was working on Rise of the Emperor's next chapter when my laptop decided to be a massive wanker and shut down before I could get it done. So here I am with a new story, it is a challenge from Challenger which is for his Naruto x High School DXD x Fairy Tail challenge.

As I've put on my profile I despise Fairy Tail Canon so expect major twists and major AU.

This will be Mature for the following: Sexual Content, Heavy Cursing, Blood, Gore, and Slice of Life

EDIT: I have changed Natsu's name to Natsumi

Now let's get started shall we?

The True Dragon

Prologue: The Price for Peace

This was the end...

He knew it to be true from where he stood upon the blackened soil of what was once a landscape of immense woodland was now just a flattened plain. The wind swirled around the battlefield with its coldness sending a feeling of a thousand needles prickling his skin. The sky rumbled with black thundering clouds rolling in as all those on the battlefield were besieged by the rain. The ground beneath him shook violently as he stared at the monstrosity that threatened everything he stood to protect.

Spiky golden hair billowed in the breeze with a few bangs brushing against his metal plated headband which was scarred and dented due to the war. With tan skin caked with dried blood and dirt stood a man at a height of 5,4. He could be seen standing infront of what was once the nearly formed Juubi now a humanoid being of whom was Uchiha Obito, the Nidaime Jinchuriki of the Juubi. The blonds azure blue eyes bright with life and an unbreakable will gazed back into the the mismatched pair of eyes one being of the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan while the other was the ocular legendary rippled dojutsu called the Rinnegan. He could feel the power coming off this figure was beyond comprehension, and glancing to the side he saw the Edo-Tensei Uchiha Madara who was still facing off against Hashirama Senju, warding off the Kage's attempts to try and help in this battle.

This young man wearing tattered remnants of black and orange clothing was Uzumaki Naruto, the third Kyuubi Jinchuriki, The Hero of Konohagakure no Sato and the Child of Prophecy. And as of right now he was in a bad situation. The Fourth Shinobi World War had begun and the battles that had it brought were some of the most blood stained, death filling battles to ever occur in all of Shinobi History. With the limitless supply Zetsu clones Tobi or as he was now known as Uchiha Obito had at his disposal along with an army of long dead resurrected shinobi of renowned status. The enemies sheer overwhelming force proved to be too powerful even though they eventually were able to seal the reanimated shinobi. Plus with Kabuto defeated the Edo Tensei ended, ending the existence of those that were still connected to the Jutsu unlike Madara Uchiha. However it still proved costly in the end for too many had lost their life's. The amount of shinobi that were taken out were staggering and that was just the ones that could find others were either vaporized or crushed beyond recognition in the attacks that were being thrown in the War that wiped out landscapes and mountains.

But in the end it came down to this with the Juubi being near complete in its resurrection, but in the end Obito absorbed the beast becoming its Jinchuriki. However that had caused Obito's personality, attitude, everything about him being destroyed the moment the Juubi entered his body. Now all that stood before him as a shell of what was once a man now stood a...a...

Monster...

Any signs of Obito were gone with only the similarities was his appearance, and even that was changing minute by minute. The creature stood the same height as Obito, but his upper torso was laid bare with his entire right side covered in what looked to be scales of some sort. His once black/white spiky hair was now completely white while 10 protrusions stuck our of his back. 5 coming out of his shoulders ad 5 out of his hips. There also now an assortment of 10 magatama on his mid-back while a larger one with the rinnegan rippled pattern inside. The only clothing he once had from his combat uniform was the tattered remains of his hakama.

Naruto saw first hand the power of what this thing was capable of not only did it break from Senju Hashirama's Senpō: Myōjinmon it also ripped through the first four Hokage's Shisekiyōjin as if it were paper. Then he had to watch in shock as the thing literally tore through the First and Second Edo-Tensei Hokage's with ease. Before they could even regenerate the thing destroyed them with a point black Bijūdama built up at the point of his index finger. The explosion rocked the very foundations of the landscape, and caused the land to to rumble from a series of multiple earthquakes.

The absolute destruction had shaken him, but as he stood there standing between the thing and the entire Shinobi Alliance his fists clenched as he remembered Killer Bees death at hands of Madara who tore out Gyuki and placed the bijuu into the demonic statue prior to the Juubi's resurrection. Then he looked down at the kunai given to him by his father who had in a last ditch effort sacrificed his life to save his from the monstrosity that was once Obito.

His father had pushed him and Sasuke out of the way before another Bijūdama was unleashed where they once were, and it was in that moment he saw his father Namikaze Minato die with a smile of his face speaking his last few words to him as he vanished in the blast.

''You can do it Naruto, I know you will be the one to break the Cycle...after all you are my and your mothers son!''

Droplets of salty tears fell from his eyes splashing against the kunai in hand the very same his father was renowned for in the Third Shinobi War. Wiping his tear's he looked behind him to see the state of the alliance, and what he saw made their situation all the worse from how heavily wounded they all were. His eyes then fell on his friends in Konoha and they weren't any better. Then he finally looked ay his two old teammates Haruno Sakura and his best friend and rival Uchiha Sasuke.

The two were shaken which was quite clear after seeing such a display of power even Sasuke despite his tough front was had a bit of nervousness in his eyes at seeing this thing tear through shinobi well renowned as some if not the strongest shinobi in all of history. They too were in no condition to fight for any further would prove fatal for them.

Giving a sigh the blond looked down at his stomach, and felt the surge of Kurama's chakra within him recover if ever slightly. Then his eyes rested back on the being who remained stone still just looking right at him with blank mismatched eyes. Then his gaze rested on Madara who was speaking with Hashirama over something the blonde didn't care for.

He, along with Obito orchestrated everything up to this point manipulated every historical moment to aid their cause. Among them all was the Kyuubi attack on Konoha which resulted in not only the deaths of hundreds, but also his parents. These two robbed him of that experience, but because of them so many had been lost in this war. He knew many would die because War was War and people died in it no matter whom wished it not to happen.

But this war killed one of his closest friends, Hyuga Neji a man he made a promise to end the Hyuga Clans way when he became Hokage all those years ago. His death along with so many others such as Jiraiya, his mother, and father to name a few had made him reach a breaking point. With the recent incident of this evolution of the Juubi and Obito he knew he couldn't hold anything back.

'I didn't want to use this, but it looks like I've got no other choice...' his grim thoughts reached within the depths of his mind alerting Kurama of his intentions. This caused the Bijuu's eyes to widen in recognition at what his container was going to do.

'Naruto, are you truly going to use that?!'

The blond gave a small sigh before steeling his resolve, his blue eyes hardened to a cold degree as he responded in kind to the bijuu. 'I have no other choice Kurama the more this goes on the more people will die. I cannot allow that, I can't let everyone die and I am willing to do everything I have to make sure they stay safe!'

Kurama went silent with his already high respect for Naruto growing, but still he worried for the kit what the blond intended to do was something that even frightened him when he first saw it. Finally he grinned revealed a maw of razor sharp teeth as he readied his power.

'Kit, You are the most insane little human I have ever come across, but I gotta say you have endured what most others could not. You have earned both my respect, and friendship and if you intend to do what I think you are then I'll back you up either way!'

Truly touched by Kurama's words Naruto let a small smile cross his face not a fake, sad or even a happy one, but a rare smile of content. For years he and Kurama had always opposed one another during times of peace, and it was only ironic they would finally become friends in a war that would decide the fate of the Shinobi world. Placing his empty hand on his stomach the blond gave a small chuckle before he looked up to his two enemies.

''Sasuke, Sakura-chan...'' he spoke amongst the barren wasteland getting the two's attention. Without looking their way he spoke as he readied himself against the two beings.

''I want you two to leave this area, have everyone evacuate the battlefield to at least a 3 mile distance.'' he said causing Sakura's eyes to widen while Sasuke narrowed his eyes on the blond. Instantly he knew something was up from the way Naruto was speaking his voice wasn't as exuberant as it was usually, and it worried him a bit when the blond refused to look their way.

''N-naruto...what are you talking about!? Do you really expect us to leave you here against these two?! Alone?! Did you not see what that thing did to the other Kages?!'' Sakura shouted, but her worry was justified. This was basically running head on into death, and she absolutely refused to let Naruto do such a stupid thing. However Sasuke just kept his gaze on Naruto's back for the longest of time.

''Naruto, what is it your planning to do?'' he asked, but he wished he hadn't asked as Naruto just turned his head to look him at him solely. It was through that gaze that Sasuke understood, his coal black eyes widened at the sheer determination in his best friends eyes gave off. The blonds whiskered face stretched into his ever famous grin as his eyes squinted shut.

''I plan to end this once and for all...''

That was all he said before walking forward seeing this Sakura went to stop him, but a firm grip on her shoulder from Sasuke's hand held her back. Startled the pinkette spun to look Sasuke in the eye.

''Sasuke-kun, let go of me! That idiot is going to do something stupid!'' she shouted by the Uchiha held her firm. His eyes narrowed on Naruto's back as he tried to come to terms with what Naruto was going to do. From that simple gaze he knew that the blond intended to do something incredible, but also deadly enough to warn him and Sakura to have all forces pull back, but what in the world could his old friend be hiding that could stop all of this.

What did the blond have up his sleeve to actually end this?

''Sakura go, Naruto knows what he is doing, and as his friends we have to trust him...'' he said causing Sakura to look at him in surprise. Not only was Sasuke agreeing with whatever Naruto was going to do, but it was his words that shook her. Out of everyone Sasuke was the one believing Naruto was going to do what he intended to do something she shamefully didn't believe Naruto could do.

''But Sasuke-kun...if he goes in there alone...he's going to...'' she trailed on afraid to say it, but the Uchiha knew all too well.

''I know, but it is his choice and as his friends we must respect that now go, and warn the others I'll be right behind you...'' knowing she couldn't argue with the Uchiha she turned to look at Naruto's back.

''Naruto you better come out of this alive...'' she muttered for only the three teammates and friends to hear before she ran back leaving the Uzumaki and Uchiha alone. Staring at the blond Sasuke spoke once Sakura was out of earshot.

''You won't be coming back will you?'' he asked causing the blond to nod keep his attention on the two enemies.

''Yeah, and Sakura is probably gonna be really angry with me, but there really isn't any other way which is why I want you to know Sasuke before I do this.'' he said causing Sasuke to nod out of respect for the blond he would listen to his words, and relish what moments he had to see his oldest friend, and his brother in all, but blood.

''Yes?''

Naruto looked his way with a gaze that spoke volumes, they were the eyes of a man that was willing to do everything for those he cared for, and deep down Sasuke was shaken by the resolve in his rivals blue eyes.

''I know we have had our ups and downs Sasuke, we fought to the death once before, we have been bitter rivals since we were children. But out of everyone you are the one person I can feel can understand why I am doing this. The Cycle of Hatred must be broken, and for that to happen sacrifices must be made. I know that now, my father knew this, my sensei Jiraiya knew this, the old man Hokage knew this. Which is why I want you to know this before I go.'' keeping his eyes locked on the two enemies he gripped the Hiraishin kunai in hand and continued to speak.

''I am going to entrust everything to you for when I am gone I need someone to help repair and heal this world. To establish true peace that is all I wish, and if I should die to make that come true then I am willing to do so, but I need your help. Promise me Sasuke, that you will help lead this world into true peace.'' he sad causing Sasuke to visibly shake from the shock at what Naruto was saying. To entrust him, an international criminal in the eyes of the world with the goal of bringing peace to the lands. Sasuke had never felt so honored until now even knowing of his status, and all that he had done Naruto still trusted him to do something so many others have strived to do.

Sasuke's eyes grew glossy, but he turned his back on Naruto and closing his eyes he gave a small nod swearing on his soul to accomplish his best friends last request.

''You got it, but give him hell Naruto...'' he said before vanishing in a plume of smoke and leafs. Naruto just grinned as he stared the two enemies down. Tightening his grip on the kunai he looked past the thing that was once Obito, and into the impassive eyes of Uchiha Madara.

''Yosh! You can bet on it, ttebayo!''

'Kurama let's do this!'

Kurama's eyes snapped open before releasing his power throughout Naruto's body.

'Let's do it then, Naruto!'

Madara rose an eyebrow from the interaction between the three children and he moved his gaze to what was his pawn now was the Jinchuriki of the Juubi itself. He was curious as to why it hadn't tried to attack the blond yet, but deciding to wait out what would happen he decided to stay on the sidelines until either of the two made a move. However when the blond Uzumaki walked forth with his first then second teammate leaving his suspicion grew as to what the blond was planning.

Then his eyebrows rose higher when the blonds body exploded in a pillar of gold fire.

Upon entering his tailed beast mode Naruto opened his now scarlet slit eyes feeling Kurama's power surge forth into his own fusing and intertwining the Uzumaki willed the power to reach its maximum. Soon the shroud came forth from the gold flickering flames engulfing his body until it split open through the middle becoming a full length haori. Staring down the two foes he gripped the kunai in hand before crouching.

''Now, let's end this!''

That was all the warning Madara got before the blond appeared between him and the Juubi Jinchuriki before two chakra arm shot out of the blond grabbing of them before yanking the two towards him. Then as he was within inches from colliding with the blond two more chakra arms sprouted out of the blonds back before they formed two giant swirling shuriken spheres.

''Fūton: Chōōdama Rasenshuriken!''

With the Alliance

''Sakura, are you insane?! You actually expect us to leave Naruto out there by himself against that monster?!'' Kiba exclaimed with his faithful hound Akamaru barking in agreement. The whole of what was left of the Rookie 11 stood infront of Sakura all trying to grasp some form of understanding of what Sakura had just told them.

''I'm serious Kiba, it's his choice, and he won't be swayed from it no matter how much I didn't want him to.'' she said mostly to herself, but they heard her clearly enough.

''Still it is illogical to leave him there alone against that man even if it his choice, what does he hope to do against that man?'' Shino said after witnessing the power both of Naruto's enemies wielded he was afraid for the blonds safety with fighting the two alone. It was just illogical to him, and simply absurd for Naruto to do this since it meant only one thing if he faced those two monsters alone...

Death...

However before they could speak further Sasuke appeared causing many of them to tense up, but the Uchiha ignored this in favor of aiding Sakura in having them retreat.

''She speaks the truth, Naruto told us this himself to have everyone retreat from the area, and I for one intend to follow his word instead of standing here not believing in him.'' his cold words cut clear and through most of them, but Shikimaru narrowed his eyes from Sasuke before looking to where Naruto was facing off against the Juubi Jinchuriki.

''Sasuke is he going to...'' he only received a nod to confirm his suspicions, and it was that moment Shikimaru scowled as an explosion rocked the area as two giant spheres of blue and white chakra swirling with the wind element expanded destroying much of the landscape.

''Naruto...you idiot!''

''We have to retreat, now!'' Coming to understand, Shikimaru nodded before issuing the order to fall back a safe distance.

With Naruto

''Guh!'' Naruto grunted as he slammed into the ground mercilessly, held down by Obito's hand. The grip around his throat was suffocating, but the blond just glared fiercely into the eyes of Obito. The small spat he had with the Uchiha was devastating, but in the end proved futile against the godlike power Obito held now.

''So is that the extent of your power? Your drive for peace? Was it worth sacrificing yourself like this only to see your actions prove fruitless?'' Obito chastised the Uzumaki seeing his actions to be worthless in the end. What did the blond expect. To overcome him? The power of the Ancestor of all Shinobi and the power of the Juubi? Utter nonsense...

Naruto just glared at Obito some more...before a grin made its way over his face.

''Just this...'' Before Obito could comprehend what the blond was doing a small poof sounded making him look to see where a couple of rocks had been disappeared. Because of that slight distraction Obito missed the way a rectangular iris made its ay over his slitted iris's. The blond easily grabbed hold of Obito's arm and broke it sideways getting a small grunt from the man. Only when he turned to look at the blond he only saw an incoming fist meet him.

The resounding boom from Naruto's fist sounded as Obito was sent hurling back into the ground. But the Uchiha didn't have time to react as the blonde appeared above him in a yellow flash. His feet slammed on Obito's legs crushing the kneecaps before Naruto slapped his hand onto Obito's abdomen.

''What are you doing, Uzumaki?!'' Obito spat in shock over being actually hurt from the blonds attacks not knowing Naruto's infused state with Kurama's chakra and Sage chakra empowered him with the ability to hurt him. The blonde just narrowed his eyes on Obito as he rose a single hand up before he impaled his hand into his own abdomen.

''Ending this!'' blood began to pour from Naruto's self-inflicted wound, but the blonde didn't stop there as he quickly crushed Obito's arms before raising both his hands together.

''Today, you and Madara will die and this war will end!'' then in blinding speed of practiced ease Naruto started doing a couple hand-seals Obito didn't recognize. But Madara and Hashirama did recognize those seals and Madara grew furious at this before quickly dashing toward the blond.

''Don't you dare, Uzumaki brat!''

Naruto ignored the legendary Uchiha's words as he finished the final seal before clapping his hands together and he grinned. Even as the thought of his inevitable death made its way through his body, even as blood began to trickle from his mouth the blonde's azure blue eyes glowed in unbreakable determination.

''Shiki Fujin!''

Then it happened, Madara was quickly halted as a feeling of pure death washed over him and all those on the battlefield. The sky turned black as every single shinobi was frozen in place as an ethereal figure made itself known behind the blond Uzumaki. Hashirama who watched, could only look on his nostalgia as it looked upon the form of the almighty Shinigami.

Shiki Fujin, a seal created by the Uzumaki Clan and a technique his wife Mito had passed down onto him. It was an incredibly powerful Fuinjutsu/Summoning Technique that defied all logic of Shinobi and brought froth a God to the mortal realm. It was a last resort technique because to use this technique the user's life would need to be paid in exchange!

For the Alliance they could only see a ethereal image of a floating figure behind Uzumaki Naruto with 4 white flames floating above the white robed figure. The immense presence of death was soul clenching and made a dread of fear go down the spines of everyone. Not even Madara was excluded from this as the God of death's eyes looked around itself. It's eyes catching annoyance of those that had barely escaped his grasp such as Madara, Orochimaru and looking ahead of him the Uchiha boy, Obito.

''So you're the Shinigami bit more funny looking then I first thought...'' a voice rose the God's curiosity and it looked at its summoner. Only for the deities eyes to widen a bit when it recognized the boy, it was him! The Child of Prophecy! It should have felt a bit irked that the boy had called him funny looking, but didn't want to waste another second of its time.

''Why have you summoned me here, mortal?'' Naruto just pointed at Obito and spoke.

''I have summoned you here, to Seal the Juubi inside me and in exchange I give you my life. The life of your Child of Prophecy and the Juubi should make a fair exchange, don't you think you greedy bastard?'' the blond snarked not afraid that he was insulting a God. Maybe it was the blood loss that was making him delirious, but he could have sworn he saw the Shinigami scowl at him...before it gave a sadistic smirk.

''Hm...it would be a good exchange yes, but you see boy you're role as of now is very far from over.'' his azure blues eyes snapped open in shock at this as the shinigami continued. ''I can't kill you, but I cannot let you live as you have summoned me here to the mortal plain. So I will be twisting the law on this one and only summoning.'' Naruto didn't have time to question as the Shinigami ruthlessly impaled its spiritual hand through his abdomen opening his own seal before made itself into Obito's body.

Naruto felt immensely weak, as if all his energy was being drained too fast to be recovered and as the Shinigami's figure loomed over him he could feel the darkness eat away at the corner of his vision. The deities words boomed echoing within his mind and seared into his brain forevermore.

''Your role is far from done, though you've completed the initial Prophecy you still have much to do, so much more too learn. You have inherited the Will of your Ancestor, and now...shall inherit the Power of your Progenitor.''

Timeskip-Unknown Location

A pair of eyes drifted open, a smoldering shade of gold which radiated power that was unfathomable and beyond understanding. There was no iris only pure celestial gold, the holder of these eyes let out a growl as maw formed into a scowl. Smoke billowed out from his nostrils as the cavern around around him let out an echo of his small action.

'Another accursed memory...'

Then the entity felt a rumbling with his cavern, its golden eyes narrowed as an all too familiar heat source made its way to him. This scent was something he had grown used to in his lifespan, the presence of this second entity brought a small frown to the first entities maw. It's eyes scanned the creature that made its way toward him as the flames around him lit up its appearance then one would see it.

For it was a dragon, a gigantic creature with dark, red scales. The dragon's lower body, specifically his underbelly, the inner portions of his tail and legs were beige in color. The dragon had a few noticeable scars on his neck and belly with the largest one, being a big 'X' on the center of its body. The dragon had black spikes running down to the back of its tail, and had a triangular head with horns. It's round eyes glowed yellow with power mortals couldn't comprehend. It's maw cracked open revealing a maw of razor sharp canine teeth as smoke billowed out from its body. A sharp horn spiked upwards on the dragons nose and in addition it's four hind legs rippled with muscle and dark red scales crushed the earth beneath it with ease.

The first entity frowned at the dragon's appearance and spoke his voice booming and any lesser of a creature would have fled from the sound of his voice.

''Igneel? What have you come here for? Shouldn't you be going along with your other brethren for that Dragon Festival of yours?'' Their was a hint of sarcasm in the entities voice, but the dragon, Igneel was unaffected by it as it walked up to the entity. The great dragon, renowned for its reputation all over the Dragon Realm looked upon the entity, his yellow eyes taking in the view of his old friend before bowing his head.

The entity felt shock surge within him as Igneel, The Dragon Flame King bowed his head and lowered himself at his feet.

''It is true, I must be off, the Call must be answered and I cannot ignore it no matter how much I wish too. However I am bending the rule for this single moment to ask of you, to beg of you. Here I lay, my pride, my honor and my status as a Dragon King. I ask of you my old friend, please in my steed can you watch over my child?''

Igneel at that moment, when those words left his mouth knew he was edging dangerously close to deadly territory, but he had nowhere else to turn to. He had no friends that weren't all killed long ago and he could only trust this entity to ensure the safety of his child. And properly raise his little fledgling to a suitable person in the world. He couldn't stand nor could he bare the thought of his child becoming corrupted by the idealistic views of humanity that had so long ago betrayed his species.

It was why this entity was the perfect choice, he shared a similar case to his child, but had gone through it all, been through the carnage, the bloodshed, the war, death, blood, and chaos. He knew humans the best and could tell even if they held good intentions were to be watched cause those with good intentions have always paved a way with hell with those very same intentions. Faith in Humanity didn't exist in this being and Igneel didn't expect their to be a shred left, but he held some trust that his old friend would help him in his time of need.

The golden gaze just stared at Igneel, narrowing down on the dragon studying him, trying to pick up the slightest hint that this was a joke. However once it picked up nothing not a hint of deceit the being let out a threatening growl that shook the very caverns that could fit the two beings.

''Igneel, you do know what you are asking of me, yes? You are asking me, though pleading as it is, to cancel my self-imposed exile. Just to watch over your little squirt? Have you gone senile in your old age?'' Igneel ignored that jab for this was too serious for him to ignore any longer. Any further prolonging this was gone and getting it done now was priority.

''I know what I ask of you is incredible heavy, with your views on Earthland I know you would loathe to be in the mortal world. But I am asking you as an old friend, to please watch over my child. Think of it as a favor from me, a debt I may never be able to repay, but please you have too understand. I cannot leave the child alone in the world without a guardian to raise her correctly. I fear if left alone the idealistic ways of humanity will poison the child and turn her into just like those humans of the ancient times.''

Igneel flinched when a wave power passed over him nearly crushing his body to the floor and threatening to obliterate his whole existence on the spot. However he stood his ground as the entity let out a deep growl as painful memories made their way into the entities mind.

''I see you truly do care for this child, and it's a her? A daughter then, interesting thought you would have a son instead. But Igneel, you do know that if I reveal myself to the world again. Not even the Gods will be able to stop the inevitable sundering that will come to pass, right?'' the entity saw Igneel bow his head even lower making him grunt in content knowing the consequences of this action.

''I know, but this child...she is my daughter and I would give up my status and forsake my brethren to raise her. But I would be killed which is why I need you to be there in my steed. She is...very similar to how you were when I found you.'' he added making the entity stop and stare and Igneel before a chuckle escaped the creature.

''Ah I see then so the child has had an effect on you old man? Well if you are understanding of the consequences then...I shall accept Igneel, The Flame Dragon King, but know this...you are now in my debt. Now be gone I am sure your other brethren will be wondering what is taking you so long.'' the entity spoke making Igneel nod his head. The dragon raised his eyes and stared his friend with gratefulness and respect shimmering in his golden orbs.

''Thank you, Thank you for accepting, please protect her and raise her. She has incredible potential and I do not want it to be squandered by the humans. I can think of no better teacher then yourself. But please take this she won't trust you unless she has something to prove you know me, and I thank you again, Red.'' Igneel said before he picked off a single scale and left it infront of him. Then a nonchalant air passed Igneel as 'Red' gave a small chuckle. ''Igneel I haven't gone by that name is ages, but you are welcome old friend now be on your way.''

The great dragon nodded before standing up before turning around and began to leave whilst 'red' watched his old friend leave. All the while it took in the foreign scent on Igneel, guessing it was the child he spoke of and recorded it to memory. Giving a grumbling grunt the creature began to stand, its shadowy form easily tower over Igneel's height by too much of a margin. A steady stream of smoke was released as the giant beast exhaled as a single thought ran through its mind.

'What a pain...my bones feel stiff and I feel grouchy am I getting old? Gods above I hope not. Now can't exactly go out to the world like this...so'

''Oh joy, haven't been in this form for a long time...'' the creature spoke before it began glow a bright gold before it started to shrink down. Further and further it went before the shape became a humanoid one. Light steps could be heard as the humanoid figure made its way out of the cavern along the way it picked up Igneel's scale. With the sun bearing down on the entrance to the overly sized cavern the person briefly winced at the bright sun. It was a male with long spiky gold hair that reached passed neckline, covered his ears while two long bangs framed the sides of his face. His eyes were like two pools of liquid azure with his iris's being slitted. 6 whisker-like marks marred his cheeks though they seemed a bit faded with his tan skin.

The man was pretty tall standing at about 6'0 evenly with a lithe muscular physique built for both speed and power. However there was just one detail about him that was off which was the fact that...

He was stark naked as the day he was born showing a brief few of the multiple scars adorning his body, but once the blonde felt this he sighed in annoyance before snapping his fingers. Soon a bright seal on his right shoulder glowed before it flashed covering the man in the light for a split second.

When revealed it showed the man wearing clothing. His attire consisted of a long sleeved black shirt and black pants that reached his calves. Wrapped around his calves was medical tape while on his feet he wore plain and simple sandals. It was fairly simple, but it worked to cover his modesty.

''Well then, best go find that little squirt...'' with that the man sighed before just vanished without a sound to be heard. There wasn't anything left in his wake no swirl of wind or boom just...nothing.

Fiore-Grassland Plains

''I-Igneel w-where did you go...D-daddy! Where did you go!'' a little girl just about 5 year's old wailed in the grasslands near her former home that was the mountain tops. The little girl had spiky neckline length rosy pink hair and and round black eyes. She was a bit fair skinned and seemed worse for wear with only a pair of tattered shorts and shirt on. Around her next was a white scaled pattern scarf that seemed too long for her young age.

This little girl was none other then the foster child of Igneel, Natsumi Dragneel an aspiring first Generation Fire Dragon Slayer.

And she had woken up only to find her father was missing, she had waited for hours and hours and still he had yet to return. She had given it a day and still here was no sign of him anywhere. She was beginning to lose hope and was packing what things she had was gonna go to the nearest town, but she came to realize. She didn't know what to do even if she got there...

''Dad! What do I do?! Where did you go?!….D-did you abandon me...?''

''Soooo...you're the old man's kid'' a familiar scent hit her sensitive nose and she turned to see a tall blonde man with blue slitted eyes looking at her with a raised eyebrow. However her eyes went wide when she saw a familiar dark red scale held in between his fingers.

''Man he never told me you had pink hair maybe its irony or karma playing its part on me. But I digress...'' here the blond man greeted the young girl with a grin as he reached out to her with the dark red scale in hand.

''Yo! Names Naruto, your pops sent me out to find you knowing you may need help...'' the blond chuckled when the girls eyes began to water at the sight of his words and the scale in hand. Shakily she took the scale in hand and feeling the same familiar roughness of that which was her father she looked up at the blond man with red puffy eyes.

''S-so your one of dad's friends?'' she asked making the blonde nod.

''Yeah, now C'mon we can talk more about this later, discussing something like this in the open isn't really a good idea.'' the little girl nodded tenderly holding the scale close to her scarf as she walked alongside the strange blond man. Though as she took the minute to observe him her nose scrunched up when she smelt his scent. It was unfamiliar like the blonde was bathed in iron yet carried a scent of old books her dad made her read.

What kind of man had her father sent to find her?

If only she knew who she was in the presence of...

And that's all we have for today I would love to have feedback on this, again it is a challenge from Challenger.

As you can see Natsu is a female as allowed by Challenger and I took advantage of it.

I'll try and get back to my other story, but with the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag I'll be pretty booked.

Constructive Criticism would be most appreciated!

Now I'm tired so I'm out!