Pt. 1- Igneel

A red, fiery dragon. Natsu, with a solemn expression, pushed through the crowd of frightened Fiore citizens cowering in fear. He walked up to it bravely and slowly, as if every step could end his life. Igneel… is that you?

Lucy woke up with a start, breathing heavily. Igneel? She looked at the clock. 8:57.

"Oh, no…already late!" she groaned.

She quickly threw on any outfit that would match, grabbing her keys and running out the door. She ran past the old oak tree in the park, past buildings and small shops. She was almost completely out of breath and a little red in the face by the time she reached the entrance of Fairy Tail. But, something was different about the guild. Natsu and Happy had already left for the train station.

"Mira…Mirajane! When did Natsu and Happy leave?" Lucy was anxious to know how late she already was.

"Oh, Lucy, Natsu left an hour ago. He looked really disappointed to see you weren't at the guild. So Erza went with him instead."

Lucy's face fell. The night before, Natsu kept telling her that tomorrow would be a great day, and she would have so much fun. Natsu must be crushed… she thought. But then she remembered. …The dream.

Makarov's office was no joke. Papers and flyers everywhere. Some being dangerous missions, others being complaints from citizens about the damage Natsu has brought upon buildings and land masses. Lucy stared at the monstrosity that he called an office for about 30 seconds before finally making herself comfortable and started to speak.

"Master, I had a weird dream last night…" Lucy started.

"So did I! I was swimming in grape juice."

"Makarov, this is serious."

The old man straightened his position on the desk and prepared to hear what she had to say.

Lucy took a deep breath. "It was about Igneel. Natsu was there, and…"

While Lucy narrated every event that occurred in her dream, Makarov listened to everything she could possibly have to say. When she stopped talking, Makarov closed his eyes. He pondered, and thought about whether this could mean something or affect their future. Finally, he spoke.

"I think-"

At that moment, he was interrupted by Natsu, who had come back from his mission with Erza, and started to cause a ruckus in the main hall.

"SHADDUP, POPSICLE!" Natsu yelled.

"MAKE ME, FLAME BRAIN!" Gray retorted.

Lucy waved a kind goodbye to the master, quietly leaving his office. She came between the fuming men, and pulled Natsu aside. At the same time, they said,

"I need to tell you something…"

To Be Continued