Honor as a Shinobi, Pride as a Mage

Prologue

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail or Naruto

Silence. Darkness. Alone.

Where am I? Why am I here? Where are everyone else? Erza, Gray, Lucy – LUCY! Where are they? Lucy was there a moment ago, on that cliff. Calling out and screaming my name. Where is she? More importantly, I thought I was falling. No…that couldn't be right. I know! I must still be falling! But then, I don't feel like I'm falling –

Natsu.

Huh? Is that really you, Igneel? Where are you Igneel! I can't see you!

I'm only in your mind, Natsu. I came for a reason. We don't have much time, so listen carefully.

I thought I was falling – and – something was happening to Earthland! The earth seperated and…I fell. I know this is stupid, but I failed to use fire magic. Even Happy couldn't fly –

That's because magic is fading from this world.

Huh? What do you mean, Igneel? How could magic fade away?

The reason the earth split, was because we dragons have finally resurfaced from the depths of Earthland.

Isn't that a good thing though? That means, I could finally see you again, Igneel!

However, the purpose of us dragons to perform such an act, is because it's time for us to take a final stand on the face of this world.

Wait – you couldn't possibly be saying…

Yes Natsu. All the dragons are about to die. We will soon become part of the land, once again.

I don't understand, Igneel! For years, I have been waiting for you…and Wendy…and Gajeel! We were waiting to see our dragons. We didn't wait and search all the years just to see the final moments before our dragons die. No, no, no! You can't Igneel! You can't –

Natsu. All these years, we were reserving our energy for a reason. Magic has originated from the One Magic, which was in possession of dragons 400 years ago. For many years, we dragons have all come to an agreement, that we will return all magic to unite and become the One Magic.

Why?

Because Acnologia has become too powerful to defeat. Not even we, the dragons, could defeat him now.

But we could, Igneel! Fairy Tail will defeat him!

Fairy Tail is now, no more, Natsu.

No! You don't see the true potential of Fairy Tail, Igneel! We could do this! Together, not as one, but as an entire guild!

Natsu. It's too late already. The dragons have taken away all the magic in this world. Mages are now no more. Guilds are now gone forever. Magic will soon no longer exist in this world.

Why though, Igneel? You were like a father to me – my only father! You are a kind dragon, a dragon who understands humans, and accepts humans! Why are dragons doing this all of a sudden?

We dragons thought for a long time before coming to a solution, that before our magic dies out completely, we will gather the remaining magic to form an enormous protective barrier around the earth, our corpses becoming enormous mountains, signaling the start of a whole new era.

I still don't see the point of why the dragons are doing all this! If only dragons and humans would bond –

That would never happen. 400 years ago, the pro-human side of the battle of the dragons won the battle. However, after dragons, friend or foe, gathered together on that faitful day, we all realized that magic is to much to handle and used too recklessly through both humans and dragons. We then realized that our ties with magic are weakening much quicker, such as the inability to summon such a large amount on magic, as we had 400 years ago. That led us to the conclusion that unless we could take back the magic throughout the world, and put it to good use, the world might as well be defenseless from our undefeatable enemies, such as Zeref and Arcnologia.

Wait – will even Zeref and Arcnologia loose their ability to use magic too?

Unfortunately, no. We dragons have created a magical spell 400 years ago. We were told, that if we ever needed to use it someday, we needed to unify and save an incredibly large amount of magic. Until today, the spell was kept a secret from all humans. Though it is forbidden to tell a human about this, I will tell you about the spell. The spell is for the dragons to use all their magic to form a barrier that blocks and disperses magic. In order to build the barrier, we need the unity of all the magic available in this world, in order to achieve the One Magic. Upon building the barrier, any source of magic inside the barrier or sent from outside the barrier will be blocked or dispersed. Even if Arcnologia attacked Earthland again, our barrier should hold him back for the time being.

So that means…the barrier doesn't take in magical energy from the other worlds! That's why it couldn't affect Arcnologia!

That's right. Since Arcnologia seemed to escape to another world, I doubt that his magical energy was shaken. However, our barrier has created a major obstacle if he was to every return to Earthland.

Thanks for telling me about this dragon's plan, Igneel! Now all I have to do is to get back to –

Natsu. This is sudden, but you are actually dead.

…What are you talking about, Igneel? I'm right here chatting with you about dragon buisiness! There's no way –

Natsu. You fell into a crevice when the earth opened. The land has been completely reformed, and there are many casualties. However, I wouldn't let your death go to waste.

I need to go back, Igneel! Everyone else – they need me! I don't remember what happened, but I saw Lucy there, she's in trouble! I have to go back –

Natsu, you're dead. There's nothing more you could do. You are merely a spirit now. I'm using my remaining magic to perform a forbidden spell that allows your spirit to remain intact in this world for the time being. However, this spell requires a large amount of magic to last, which is unfortunately what I don't have at this moment.

So…this really is it…

However, like I said before, I wouldn't let your death go to waste. In my dormant years, I was able to sense dark energy somplace distant.

Was it Zeref?

No. It was something more sinister. Something, beast-like filled with hate. Whatever that monster was, it has taken a great interest in our magic, especially humans who became dragon slayers. It talked about a deal, wanting a dragon slayer as some sort of host in exchange for another life and power. I shunned its voice in annoyance, but now, it may be possible for you meet the beast and be reborn in the other world.

I'm not going. There's no way I'm leaving my guild, my friends – and you, Igneel! This is my place in this world. Not in there diverse, who-knows-what world. Even if I'm dead, I won't leave everything I have – and love, just to live again.

This is not only another chance for you, Natsu. This is also a new hope for me. Truth is, I felt great regret for never being the father who would always look after and love you. For that, I want to have you live a different life, where you could meet real, human parents, and –

No, Igneel! I told you. You're the only father I've ever needed. You, the one and only Igneel. I refuse to acknowledge anyone else as my father! I don't need human parents. I don't even need a mother!

Ah, Natsu. Stubborn as always. You didn't change at all through the many years.

How could you be so calm about this, Igneel? You're about to die and you're still laughing?!

Natsu. If Earthland is falling into the hands of dark magic someday, I want you to return. History has proven that magic isn't the key to unite dragons and humans. It has led humans to change into sinister monsters. Perhaps in the other world, you will be able to find a solution to defeat magic with something different.

But Igneel –

Natsu. My time has reached its end. I would have to join the others soon. That was my final wish, but I respect your choices if you object.

No Igneel. I'll go. After all, I was born to be a Fairy Tail mage, and I will continue to fight for Fairy Tail. I will find Fairy Tail one day and bring Fairy Tail back to the old days. And…I will always remember you, Igneel, as a father. No more, no less.

Then, this is farewell, Natsu. I have led you to where the beast should be waiting. As a dragon slayer, you should be able to sense the beast's strong power. Aside from that, there is nothing more I could say to you.

Wait – Igneel!

Stay strong, Natsu.

No…Igneel!

…He's gone.

Drip

Drop

Drip

"So you're the one they call a 'dragon slayer'?"

"Hmm. You really are as bad as what my father told me."

"You call that over-sized lizard your father?"

"Hey! Watch it!"

"You need to learn how to control your temper, boy. "

"I don't need to be taught by an ugly fox."

"I'm afraid you don't have much of a choice, since you're coming along with me. You really do resemble him, though. You would certainly make an interesting…host."

"Who's this him?"

"You'll find out soon, boy."

"More importantly, how am I supposed to get to this other world, and – what are you doing?!"

"Just relax, boy. I'm covering you, with something shinobis utilize, called 'chakra'."

"Shinobis? Chakra? What's all this? Ugh – this chakra is really beginning to sting!"

"My chakra is quite…deadly. You'll have to bare with me for now, until you have reborn into a new body of your own."

"I'll stay in your world for now, but I'll soon be returning back to my world, got that?"

"How stubborn. Fighting back…even though by then, you won't know of another world."

"Argh – stupid fox. Trying to confuse me and cloak me in this filthy stuff."

"I'm simply telling you, that once you've been reborn, you won't remember anything of that world where you came from."

"What the…that's not part of the deal, you – "

"How naïve. Save your bickering for later. It's time we move on."

Note: So that's my the end of the prologue. I never wrote a crossover fanfic before, and I didn't watch/read Fairy Tail for a while, so I hope it wasn't too confusing or crappy. Please tell me what you think of this, give me any feedback, and tell me if this is worth continuing. (I'm really doubting myself here. XD) Thanks for reading!