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"Where's Natsu," Lucy said curiously
Lucy is waiting at the train station with the rest of their friends to train for the Grand Magic Games.
"Now that you mention it haven't seen him since we all agreed to train for the games," Erza said
Wasn't long before max showed up to the group with a letter in hand.
"Max what brings you here," Gray said
"Sorry Master wanted me to give this to you guys," Max said handing a letter to Erza
Erza took the letter and opened to see its contents, after a minute a scowl shot across her face.
"What's it say Erza," Lucy said
"That idiot, I'll have to punish him when we meet again," Erza said with her bangs covering her eyes.
"What did Flame Brain do this time," Gray said
"He went to train on his own and happy with him like usual," Erza said as she wrinkled the letter in her hand.
"Your kidding," Lucy said
"Read it yourself," Erza said as she handed to letter to Lucy
"Are you sure this is Natsu, this doesn't sound like him?" Lucy said as she handed it to the other members of their party to read it themselves.
"It's him all right I recognize that handwriting anywhere," Erza said
"So what are we going to," Gray said
With a sigh"If he wants to train on his own that his choice but he will face punishment for this" Erza said
"Hope he doesn't get in over his head," Lucy said
"This is Flame brain we're talking about it's guaranteed to happen," Gray said
"Well we better get a move on then," Erza said
After learning the course of action, Natsu chose the group boarded their train to the arkane resort to prepare for the games.
With Natsu
"Natsu are you sure it was a good idea the go on our own to train for the grand magic games," Happy said from his seat on Natsu shoulder.
"Yes Happy as much as I wanted to my gut told me otherwise besides they would only a be a distraction if I want to get stronger than Erza," Natsu said unaware of what to come of his team.
"When you put it like that good thing we went on our own" Happy said
"Besides if it means not going on those death traps, is fine by me," Natsu said
"Yeah, your one weakness…..transportation" Happy said in a smug tone."
"No fish for a week," Natsu said with a snort
"Oh come on your mean" Happy said with anime tears
"Sorry buddy you brought it on yourself," Natsu said with a smug grin
"So where are we going anyway," Happy said
"Back to where Igneel and I lived, no one should be there allowing me not to hold back," Natsu said ignorant of his inability to eat his flames.
In took the duo a week to make to Natsu old stomping ground and thanks to a run it Jellal, Ultear, and Meredy who formed their guild dedicated to eliminating dark guilds.
He ended up sticking with them for a few days getting a brief rundown of everything they missed over the last seven years.
That not all Natsu couldn't shake the Ultears gaze as she eyed him up and down like a piece of meat but was thankful for her unlocking his second origin.
"Natsu where is the rest of your group anyway," Jellal said
"Ow they went to the Arkane resort to train for the games," Natsu said
"Thank you will see you at the games and thank for agreeing to help us track down the strange magic we sensed every year," Jellal said
"No problem, after all, it's the least I could do for giving me a power boost," Natsu said before heading off.
"What was up with Ultear," Happy said Curiously
"I have a pretty good idea, but it wouldn't have worked out," Natus said
"Why?" Happy said
"Something to do with being a dragon slayer that all your gonna get out of me," Natsu said
"A'man" Happy said pouting
A few days later
"We're here," Natsu said as he gazed upon his old home.
Not too much has changed other than the fauna reclaiming the once proud home of Natsu and Igneel.
The cave had virtually no change other than vines growing all over the entrance. The trees have grown to immense sized thanks to not having to deal with a fire-breathing idiot and his father for 14 years for now.
"Wow this is where you lived Natsu," Happy said with a slight look of shock
"Yeah, I see we'll have to clear away all the brush and some of the trees which won't be a problem as we'll have plenty of firewood. And I smell deer off in the distance so food won't be a problem" Natsu said
"So what are you going to do first," Happy said
"There should be some big rocks nearby to use as weights to give me some resistance," Natsu said
"I wonder if it will be enough thanks to the power boost you got from Ultear," Happy said
"One way to find out," Natsu said as went to work clearing the area.
Two days later
Over the past two days, Natsu cleared away the forest and could see the immediate difference in power as he didn't have to expend too much magic energy compared to before when he was training for the S-class trials.
Breaking the boulders wasn't that much of a pain, but they had to be bigger to allow for more resistance, or he would have to do his training over a more extended session.
"Time to test out this new power I've gained, FIRE DRAGON'S ROAR," Natsu shouts as a torrent of blistering hot flames shot out of his mouth.
The flames were so intense it melted the rocks and caused several trees to catch fire.
Usually, this would be a problem since he can't eat his fire but master his flames to a point where he can halt them from burning more than necessary.
It's a good thing he did otherwise, or he'll be in trouble if the fire got out of hand.
"Wow Natsu I didn't think that level of control of fire was possible," Happy said
"Normally you'd be right, but I've secretly been working on this since we ran into bora, so Erza doesn't beat me into oblivion if the thing get out of hand," Natsu said a shiver went down his spine
"Good idea and you know what's going to happen when we meet up after we're done training right," Happy said as a shiver ran down his spine as well.
"Hopefully we'll be stronger than her by the time the games start," Natsu said with hope in his voice
"I doubt it be we can only hope" Happy said
"Time for food," Natsu said
"Can I have fish now?" Happy said in a pleading voice
"Fine but if you tease me again your not getting fish till after the games," Natsu said
Happy just stayed silent for a moment before reluctantly agree to Natsu's terms; it was one of the hardest decision he's ever made.
"Fine" Happy said in a somber tone getting a smirk out of Natsu.
"Time to set up some targets and training dummy," Natsu said before going to work.
One week later
Knowing how destructive his magic is Natsu made well hopefully more than enough dummies to practice against but only time will tell.
"How many did you make," Happy said surprised at the number of training dummy Natsu made
"I don't know a couple hundred," Natsu said
"I can see that" Happy said after seeing many trees and rock he's cleared away from the land
"Unfortunately if I want them to last I can't use magic" Natsu blankly
"Why?" Happy said
"You saw what happened to that boulder I nailed with my dragon roar," Natsu said
"Good point" Happy said
"Oh yeah I went to the river nearby and got you some fish," Natsu said
he walked to the cave and moved a rock out of the way revealing a hole filled with a large amount of water with fish swimming around.
"Thank you so much," Happy said in delight.
"Hold on a sec remember the deal," Natsu said sternly.
"Yes, I remember" Happy said as forced down from cloud nine.
"Good but make them last as I'm not getting more since I need to train," Natsu said.
"Ok" Happy said before showing down on a fish.
At this Natsu with all his might punched one of his training dummies and believe it or not it didn't break after one hit indicating he won't have to worry about making more for some time.
"Time to have some fun," Natsu said with a smirk.
Natsu charged and gave a devastating uppercut to one of the dummy succeeding in not having the head pop right off.
Next unleashed a barrage of punches on the dummy not leaving a single spot untouched before sweeping its legs and giving a final blow in the torso resulting in a creator forming from the force.
This time the dummy broke but not too much as it's still usable not torso blows.
"Dang thought it would last longer," Natsu said before he realized he might have gone a little overboard indicated by the newly formed creator.
"Look like you better not nail them when the lying flat on the ground, if you want them to last long" Happy, said
"Point taken," Natsu said
After seeing the creator, Natsu made sure not to sweep his dummy till their on their last leg and it's a good thing he did and only went through two more dummies the day.
A week later
After days of training, Natsu learned he went through about three dummy a day and made a choice four days he'll practice against the dummies.
Two days out of the week were used for strength training good thing he didn't destroy all the boulders in the area.
On the seventh day, he would work on his spells and see how strong they are against the mountainside the houses the cave where he grew up.
And of course, he destroys what remains of the training dummies that didn't survive his onslaught with his flames to see how much magic energy he uses.
It's been close to a month since he headed to train and that leaves only two months left meaning he has a month and a half before he has to head back to Magnolia before heading to crocus for the games.
Over the last three weeks of training, he has grown considerably perhaps stronger than Erza but only time will tell.
His magic container has grown considerably and maybe now 50% more magic after his second origin and his efficiency with his spell his increase as well.
All his spell use half the magic energy but at the same intensity, meaning he can fight longer and harder now and he might have a chance at beating Erzal, the stripper, and Laxus.
"Time for the grind again," Natsu thought to himself as he got out more training dummies
However, now he goes through five a day and since he has two months of training left he has plenty of dummies to use since he doesn't want them all the go to waste.
One month later
With two weeks left of training Natsu is easily twice as strong now before, thanks to the increased intensity of his training, he so strong he now uses his second origin as a backup like Ultear mentioned.
In this time he even managed to conjure lightning fire dragon mode as, but it still takes a bit of effort to do and even more, so he made progress on attaining dragon force from what he recalls from his fight with Zero.
He's also almost out of dummies now, and this got him thinking maybe he should sell these to make some extra cash of the side since he made them withstand his power.
"Hey Natsu I'm almost out of fish can you get me more please" Happy said
"Fine since most of the wildlife has left the area and won't be back for some time," Natsu said
With that said the two headed to the nearby river and did some much-needed fishing.
"Hey Natsu how much longer till the games," Happy said
"Another month or so but we're only going to be here for another two weeks cause we have to meet everyone at the guild" Natsu as he felt a bite
"Ok then, how strong do you think everyone will be when we return" Happy said
"I don't know but thank my second origin and my training I think I can beat Erza now," Natsu said with a smirk
"Are you sure, Erza strong?" Happy said
"Positive" Natsu said as his hand became engulfed in fire and lighting magic illustrating his point.
"I still can't believe you manage to master it to that level" Happy said
"Yeah who knows I might even be able to beat laxus now," Natsu said with a chuckle
He was expecting a response from Happy but didn't get any he faces him and sees the problem he doesn't miss out on his precious fish.
"Fine you get one freebie, you have five minutes to get it out of your system," Natsu said
"I doubt it Natsu as strong as you are it took both you and Gajeel to stop him and don't give me the speech how you did it on your own after all if gajeel didn't take that hit you might not be here" Happy said with joy after holding in his snide comment for two months.
"Oh really now, will just have to see when we get back is there anything else you want to say the clocks ticking you have four minutes left," Natsu said
Happy went full force with all his comment on Natsu training, he had 30 seconds to spare after everything was said and done.
"Feel better now," Natsu said
"Aye sir" Happy said
"Good cause you're not getting another one till the games which are a month away," Natsu said
"Natsu I think I got something," Happy said
"You're not alone their"Natsu said
Suddenly they both felt a massive pull of them fishing poles so much, in fact, happy was nearly pulled in.
"I don't think hold on much longer Natsu" Happy said
"Give me your pole I'll see if I can reel them in at once," Natsu said
Happy compiled and gave Natsu his fishing pole and so began the battle between man and fish.
As he struggles the reel in the lines and the force from the fish was pulling him into the ground with each passing second Natsu was sinking into the earth.
This battle went on for several minutes, and fortunately for Natsu, he was able to get out of the ruts he was forming with his feet and found some solid ground giving him the chance to fight back.
Suddenly the fishes he was reeling in turned out to be one massive fish so big it could feed them for a week.
"Come one Natsu you can do it, show that fish who's boss but don't burn it" Happy said
"You got it body," Natsu said cheerfully
The fight between man and fish went on and for an hour straight Natsu fought tooth and nail before ultimately defeating the foe catching the biggest fish he ever caught.
"Wahoo Natsu you showed that fish who's boss" happy said
"Thanks budding now to chow down he should last us a few days," Natsu said
Three days later
"Man Natsu that fish was good hope we can get another one" Happy said
"I hope so too, but I think that might not be an option as it was probably the only one that big," Natsu said
"Hmm oh well at least we have a new memory" Happy said with his chest puffed out in pride
"Couldn't agree more?" Natsu said
"How much longer are we going to be here" Happy sid
"Ten more days then we head back," Natsu said before feeling massive amounts of electricity in the air
Next thing he knows massive bolt of a lightning strike nearby revealing Laxus in the flesh.
"Laxus what are you doing here," Natsu said
I was testing how much magic I use with lightning body didn't realize I'd find you here, what are you doing here aren't you supposed to be with Erza and the others" Laxus said
"I decided to train on my own, and this is where I use to live with Igneel before fairy tail," Natsu said
"Damn mind if I look around," Laxus said
"I don't mind since you'll see how far I've come, my camp not too far away," Natsu said
"Lead on," Laxus said
Natsu's camp
Laxus was stunned into silence as right before him he can see the destruction of the mountain face as hardly any of it was left untouched by Natsu flames that's not including the absent forest.
That's not all, part of the mountain that faced his flames melted, therefore, flowing downward forming a massive slab.
Upon closer inspection, it was revealed what remains of the mountain face, and the slab was one massive piece of obsidian.
"Damn that's impressive, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me," Laxus said
"What do you mean by that" Natsu said
"When was the last time you unleashed a roar against this" Laxus said
"Little over a week ago, why do you ask," Natsu said
"I woke up in the middle of the night last week and saw a red glow off in the distance but I was too tired to check it out, the next they I chalked it up to my mind playing tricks on me from how tired I was," Laxus said
"How far are you from here," Natsu said
"Not far you see that third mountain range off in the distance" Laxus said
"Yeah," Natsu said
"That where I and the thunder legion are camping at," Laxus said
"If you're that far I wonder how far away Gajeel is," Natsu said
"Don't know?" Laxus said
"Oh one more thing," Natsu said
"What," Laxus said
"I gotta thank you for this" Natsu said as his right hand became engulfed in fire and lightning
"Hmm so you didn't let the power I gave you go to waste, you're using that brain of yours," Laxus said with a smirk.
"Just get out of here, and I'll see you back at the guild," Natsu said in an irritated tone from Laxus comment.
"See ya," Laxus said before disappearing in a bolt of lighting.
"Did you get a read on Laxus power" Happy said
"Yeah I did, and it's hard to tell who the stronger of the two of us, that's including the second origin," Natsu said
"Hmm you might be stronger than Erza than assuming Jellal decides to visit Erza," Happy said
"I doubt he would take that big of a risk, but this is Erza after all meaning Ultear might give them the same boost she did for me," Natsu said
"I want to laugh so bad right now, but I want fish more," Happy said
"Good answer," Natsu said
"Back to training," Happy said
"Took the word out of my mouth," Natsu said before placing a giant boulder on top of him as he did push-ups.
One week later
"Well, that's everything better get back to Magnolia," Natsu said as looks back to his old home.
"How long will it take us to get back to Magnolia," Happy said
"A few days, we're not taking the train," Natsu said fiercely
"Don't have to tell me twice" happy said as he took his seat on Natsu shoulder
It didn't take long for the duo descend the mountain and find a trail back to the main road.
But before long Natsu stopped dead in his tracks eyes going wide as a new scent entered his nose.
He couldn't figure out why but something was intoxicating about it before long his draconian instincts were starting to take over.
"Natsu Are you ok" Happy said in concerned tone after seeing the look in Natsu eyes
"Yeah I'm fine buddy it's just something smells good, and I want to find out what it is first," Natsu said letting his nose take the lead.
"Are you sure that's a good idea, I don't want us to be late for the games or Erza will kill us," Happy said
"Oh don't worry about will find the origin then be on our way," Natsu said
"Natsu are you sick or something cause that not like you at all to brush off the possibility of Erza beating you in the ground for being late" Happy said even more concerned for their safety.
"Happy I promise we won't be late for the games if you let me figure out where this scent is coming from and you know I always keep my promises," Natsu said
"Ok then," Happy said in an uneasy tone.
Natsu proceeded to follow this exhilarating scent for some time, how long he doesn't know he would ask happy but this scent was taking control of his entire being,
Before long he started jogging following the smell, Happy had to hold on for dear life for fear of losing track of Natsu.
As Natsu continued to follow the scent he got a better grasp of what it is, it smelled of Lilacs mixed in with something else he can't place his finger on.
After what seemed like hours based on the time of day from Happy's point of view since Natsu was so entranced by this smell he didn't pay attention to the passage of time.
"I hope we don't run into trouble" Happy thought to himself as he never seen Natsu act this way before.
Before long Happy had to activate his wings to keep up with Natsu, before long, he was so focused on the scent he didn't see the ditch before falling in which was on the outside of a small village.
"ow…...dang it," Natsu said as he picked himself up.
"You okay Natsu" Happy said
"Yeah I'm fine, but we're not far, the scent in this village," Natsu said as he regains control of himself for the most part as his instincts are becoming restless.
Happy took his spot on Natsu shoulder" Natsu your not gonna run off on me again right" Happy said in a concerned tone
"Sorry little buddy and no I won't run off again were so close now," Natsu said
Natsu proceeded to weave in and out between building following his nose but keeping control of himself before they found himself near the village inn.
When he looked to the inn, he sees the door open and out walk the source of the intoxicating scent.
Out walk the most beautiful woman Natsu has ever seen, everything about his was striking from his long black hair, braids, blue eyeliner, dark red lipstick and that sexy blue dress with Not to mention a figure to match her beauty.
Natsu couldn't describe this feeling other than wanting walk up to and make her his and do things that would no doubt cause him to suffer the scorn of a certain Redhead he knows if he lost control of himself.
Suddenly the two lock eyes with each other what was second in the real world felt hours for the two of them, but he manages to tear his gaze away.
Will all his willpower Natsu walked up to her as careful and calmly as he can as he fights his inner desire.
His course of action got her attention as well as she still had her eyes locked on him unable to look away as he came closer and closer.
Just as he was within a foot away and about to introduce himself he lost control, one arm found its way around her waist, and the other gracefully held her lower jaw before his lips locked with hers.
The strangest part was she wasn't fighting back if anything she was giving equal force before he managed to gain control of himself and backed away as a look of terror shot across his face.
The woman before him brought her hand up to her lips before the realization of what just happened found it places on her face and she couldn't help but blush.
At this Natsu went straight to knee bowing before her saying sorry over and over again for forcing himself on her.
I'm gonna have to reread the GMG arc of the manga because they only parts that are changing for sure are the one that includes Minerva and a few others
other than that nothing has changed from the manga I'm mentioning this so people don't get mad that I'm skipping a lot okay
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