This is my first fanfiction. I have rated it M due to some mature scenes, language and lemons which will be in further upcoming chapters.

Initially I planned it to be a short chapter, but it ended up being long. I hope the contents don't bore you! I have used some common Japanese words that I've translated in the end of the chapter, just in case.

I would gladly accept honest reviews about it, but not too offending publicly please! PM me in that case!

Lastly, I don't own fairy tail and its characters, Hiro Mashima does.

Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Meeting Her...

...or rather, Stumbling upon Her

He was lost. As much as Natsu didn't want to admit it, he was lost without any sense of direction through his sensitive ears or nose. Damn those fairy magic tricks! But it couldn't be helped, could it? After all he was in their territory. He was a demon and the relations of demons with fairies was as bad as ever if not worse in spite of many trials of peace from both the sides. But he couldn't shrug off the feeling of intrusion. Maybe it was the place that was making him feel this way.

It all started the previous week on a day, which would have been the usual like any other; with the arrival of a pale-white parchment paper, rolled and tied with the help of a leafy-looking kind of ribbon.

Natsu and his brother, Zeref had been discussing about putting an end for once and for all to the disputes arising every other moment between the fairies and demons, in Zeref's workroom which was a part of his chambers. Unlike him, his brother, being older, more patient and saner than him, and hence the Tenno heika, was carefully thinking about ways to end the disputes without much violence. But Natsu didn't agree, a nice and smashing fight with the fairies would show them perfectly their inferiority and ignorance. Truth be told, he itched for a fierce fight-till-the-end kind of brawl rather than peace between the two kinds. Even now he wanted to go to the training fields and practice, his impatience reflected from the swinging of his legs to and fro while he sat on his brother's desk.

Almost like reading his mind, Zeref straightened himself up on his chair and said,"Stop even thinking about it Natsu. I'm not going to let you go and have a fight or whatever that you want to deal with the fairies."

"But nii-san, it would be simpler to fight against them. One fight and it'll all be over. No more worries concerning those tricksters. Then we can peacefully spend our days like you want" ; peaceful days being the last in his want-list. He would rot away doing nothing but plainly living.

"I don't want any more arguments Nastu, do you understand?".This one coming more like an absolute-no-more-comment statement, that made Natsu shut his mouth.

"Do you want me to bear the burden of deaths of even more fairies? This much wasn't enough for you satisfaction?" The remorse and self-hatred in Zeref's eyes made Natsu feel guilty. He tried to understand at least if he didn't know exactly how Zeref felt.

"I didn't mean killing them. We could defeat them in a war and make them prisoners or something."

Zeref's eyebrows furrowed at the suggestion."And steal their freedom? Their very essence of life? How would you feel if I made you locked up in an empty room to do nothing at all?"

"Okay okay. I get it. My bad. Forget that I ever said something about this matter. You know all these bore-some days are messing up with me. It's been days since I even had a proper argument with anyone! Let alone fight. All these plannings and meetings have been disturbing my regular days. "

This made Zeref chuckle,"Yeah...I know. Your mind and you sword blade are the same. Both go blunt without fighting."

Thus with the mood lightened, the two were going to resume with the plans when suddenly the door of Zeref's private work room was knocked, surprising them both since Zeref had clearly ordered anyone not to disturb except the warriors. But they were scheduled to arrive much later.

Throwing a glance at his equally confused little brother, Zeref called,"Enter."

"Heika-sama, denka-sama" giving a short bow to both of them, the commander-in-chief Invel entered with a guardsman who hurriedly continued,"Sincerest apologies heika-sama, denka-sama. I know you had commanded not to be disturbed..." Cut-off midway in his apology, Invel said,"The matter was of such importance heika-sama."

Taking a rolled sheet from the guard, Invel handed it over to Zeref. All it took was a whiff of the paper for Natsu to realize what it really was. And so did Zeref, feeling and recognizing the power seeping from the paper.

"Interesting...Wait outside, or better, come with the others like we discussed earlier Invel. I'm going to first discuss the contents with Natsu", said Zeref taking the parchment.

"Yes, heika-sama...Denka-sama." Bowing, the two of them took leave and left Natsu and Zeref pondering and guessing whatever the letter could hold in it. Seconds ticked to minutes and finally Natsu could no longer bear it.

"It's an invitation for war, I'm sure. There's no other option. I know you must have realized already that they didn't send it by foot or hand. They had it transferred here through their powers. Those witches and their tricks. Damn them!"

"As impatient as usual Natsu! Don't you see this?" Zeref asked pointing to the leaf-like ribbon that was tied to it.

"Yes...those are leaves. Dumb as you may think of me nii-san, I can very well recognize the symbol of those fairy bastards! It was really rude of you!", Natsu cutely pouted.

That threw Zeref into a fit of laughter!

"Yes yes" laugh "Of course you do" laugh.

"I bet with your smelling strength you didn't even need it to realize that. But, did you notice this carefully?" Zeref said, pointing to the frail-looking olive branch, a peace sign, with which the letter was tied. Despite its appearance, Zeref could feel the huge power pulse from it,"Looks like you won't be getting the fight that you wanted so badly, Natsu."

"Whatever it may be. Open it up fast."

Untying the branch knot and keeping it aside on the table, Zeref walked towards one of the large windows in the room and opened the letter to read-

"Zeref heika-sama,

I would like to believe that you are going to consider whatever request I am going to make, seeing that you have not tore or burnt or thrown this letter, but currently reading it.

The request is not much if you want peace with my kingdom Tenrou and your kingdom Alvarez. To end this still never-ending quarrel among fairies and demons, either one of the sides could discuss this matter with the other in their kingdom. Of course we would not think of harming you and/or your companions in any way should you decide to visit my kingdom on this matter and thus I would like to expect the same from you in turn.

If you consider this request, then it is upto you to decide the place and time for it. I ended up with this decision after seeing clearly that individually planning from either sides to end this quarrel is not going to work at all. I would really appreciate it if you give us a response as early as possible.

Ruler of Tenrou oukoku

Mavis Vermilion.

P.S.

I had the letter sent by magic to your kingdom knowingly, since I was pretty sure that the messenger would not had been able to come back in one piece. And I cherish my people way too much to risk their lives or well-being."

'Smart. And quite confident about it.' Were the first conclusions that came to Zeref's mind after reading the letter. Very straight-forward too, it was just the kind of letter Natsu would have written, of course after innumerable refinements on his manners, writing and vocabulary skills.

"What the hell was that?! Have those dim-witted ones finally lost their last ounce of brains?! They expect us to go to their kingdom for discussing this nonsense?!"

"No...they are not Natsu. Remember? The choice is ours. We could either go or invite them here...

This wouldn't do, we'll have to call the warriors and discuss this properly. This is far too serious matter."

"Then do your discussing nii-san," Natsu dropped himself down from the table and headed towards the exit door," I'm outta here. I've been bored to death today. Whatever decision you come up with, let me know."

"Yes, go have a good workout and refresh yourself. While on your way, let them know that I ordered them to come here at once. Ask Invel, Silver, Gildarts and Jellal to be here in any case. Others may wish to do whichever they prefer."

"Sure." Waving his departure, Natsu did what was asked, earning a good bashing from Gildarts in the while when he challenged him, and headed towards the battle training field, now with the anticipation of a good fight. Oh yes, he was fired up! Maybe he would challenge that demon Erza or Laxus or have his usual brawl with the metal head or that popsicle bastard.

Reaching for the door knob, he turned and kicked it open to reveal a large open area with everyone practicing themselves to improve their type of power," I'M BAACK! ERZAAAA...FIGHT ME!" Without even waiting for a response from the red-haired woman clad in armor, he rushed towards her the moment he spotted her talking with Minerva, with the fires already engulfing his fists and feet, boosting up his speed as he almost flew towards her with a battle cry. But even before he could land his blow on her, he was suddenly punching Gray on his now-surprised-face.

"You fiery charcoal! The hell was that?!", rubbing his face with anger, Gray now prepared to pay him back,"Asshole, you are so going to regret it."

"Hah! Bring it on ice princess, I'm fired up!"

"Geehee, then let me join in too salamander." Gajeel now transformed his hand into a pointed iron sword. The three of them would have their way at it when they felt a chill up on their spines. "Are you three fighting now rather than training in silence, HUH?!"

Erza's wrath vibes was unmistakable to recognize, which made the three of them obedient puppies, "NO! Not at all!"

"I knowingly used territory on him Erza, disciplining the three of them sounded a better management of time, which we are currently in short of." Minerva said while joining them."Getting straight to the point, Natsu. Did heika-sama really get a letter from Tenrou today? That too one asking for truce?" Natsu nodded affirmatively to that.

"Hmm..it's true then. Then we should go and join the meeting Minerva. Laxus already decided to tag along with the main lots. We'll have a talk afterwards Natsu," addressing towards the soldiers she said."Meanwhile everyone, brush up your skills. I'm going o change the training pattern to tougher level from today. Make sure you come prepared because we are going to need your powers soon enough." Minerva and Erza dashed towards the door to attend the meeting. Just before leaving, Erza seriously added with a glint of fury in her eyes,"And, no fighting among yourselves."

That left the three of troublemakers with panic and dimmed excitement.

"Will we really be buddies now with those fairies?" Gajeel asked with an expression of disgust on his face.

"I don't know. It's all up to nii-san."

"It really is surprising. A letter from their side. I bet no one saw it coming, not even heika." Gray said, raising his hands to put leisurely on the back of his head.

"Anyways, let's start our practice. I've been dying to do so since morning. There's no use pondering over what decision he'll take. Only my brother knows what goes in that exceptional mind of his."

Bringing back his senses into the consciousness of the present, Natsu thought, 'Definitely, I don't have a clue what occurs in nii-san's mind even after all these years! To decide to come personally to this shitty place of all the things! Hell! This place is hampering with my sense of smell and hearing. No wonder anyone would get lost at this rate. There's nothing but trees, trees, and even more trees! Where the hell am I now anyways?'

Even though all the paths he took looked the same, Natsu somehow felt the forest beginning to look denser, the trees more crowded and limiting the sunlight falling on the land. Sensing something unusual, Natsu began to walk at a faster Maybe this was a way to the fairies' hidden treasure or something. It was almost like the place was not to be revealed to anyone. Excited now at the thought of finding what lay ahead, Natsu forgot about his companions and objectives. He moved away the branches and creepers dangling in his way with his hand and continued to march forward. And there he could see, a sign of clearing among those trees. Eager now he began to run, catching up faint sounds ahead. But meanwhile he could also feel something powerful in front of him, a barrier kind of thing. It made sense of putting a barrier, it was definitely something that the fairies wanted to hide or protect badly. As if on clue, the barrier materialized at a few distance from him.

Not a big deal for Natsu Dragneel! He readied his fire powers, all the while running towards the barrier with full force break through it.

"Fire Dragon's Fi...UUWWAAA!" His rest of the words and power were engulfed by his stupid action of tripping on a tree root. Little had he realized in his enthusiasm that there was a steep downfall between the path and the barrier. Now he was going to get himself smashed against the barrier.

"No waayyy!" left from his mouth before he braced himself for the painful impact. The moment was too short for Natsu to close his eyes, so he could see the impossible unfold before him as clear as crystal.

The barrier to which he was going to crash against vanished completely before him which let him to fall inside the barrier. Before he could register anything, he was looking into russet...chocolate brown. He had a little time, just to let out an "ooh" before he fell on...something colorful, yellow...soft...that spoke!

"Ouch!"

When Natsu raised himself up on his hands to take a look at what prevented him from getting injured, he found himself staring at a very beautiful maiden, with light blonde hair which was now sprawled across her head on the ground, her eyes staring up at him in confusion. She was wearing some light multicolored dress with almost transparent wings, except for the light bluish hue they radiated, which lay spread on the ground behind her back...Wait...wings?

"A Fairy?!"

His realization seemed to brush upon her too...

...

..."A Demon?!"

Tenno-heika :- His Majesty The Emperor

Nii-san :- Big brother

Heika-sama :- Respectful way of addressing the king

Denka-sama :- Respectful way of addressing the prince

Tenrou oukoku :- Kingdom of Tenrou

So...how was it?! I tried to keep the characters retain their personality, though I will change Natsu's and Lucy's slightly. I'll also keep the magic they use almost the same as original and let you know whenever I change them. I have faint ideas about the next chapter, so it may take some time. Thank you.