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Ch. 1

Natsu was in a world of hurt as he lay on the ground moaning in agony. He had, yet again, decided to challenge Laxus to a fight and he was paying for it now.

"What were you saying earlier you poor excuse of a mage!? I distinctly remember you saying that you were going to pummel me into the ground but for some unknown reason I didn't even have to use magic." Laxus snarled arrogantly as he slowly smashed his foot into Natsu's chest.

"All right Laxus, that's enough" Master Makarov said sternly stepping in to make sure Laxus didn't go to far as the rest of the guild looked on in silence. The majority of the guild had almost expressionless faces as they watched the fire mage get pommeled once again. But two extreme beauties were exponentially worried about the pink (or "salmon") haired mage and they were none other than Mirajane Strauss and Erza Scarlet. Erza had a deep frown etched into her beautiful features while she had her arms crossed over her ample chest. Mira had an intense look of worry as she clutched a hand over her heart.

"Why Gramps? I think this is a good lesson for him." Laxus sneers wickedly while applying more pressure to Natsu's chest making the Dragon slayer groan even louder.

"I said that enough Laxus!" shouted Makarov angrily.

"*Hump* I don't even get why you keep letting trash like this walking lighter who's only use is to be use as a tool." Laxus grunted as he got off Natsu and started his way back to the guild hall "He's not even worth the effort to train so just cut him loose and kick him out to the street, we don't need another disgrace in the guild." Laxus said with contempt over his shoulder.

After a few minutes' people started to leave the training grounds until the only people left on the field were Natsu, Erza, Mira, and Makarov.

Natsu, still on the ground with one arm is draped over his face so the bridge of his nose was in the crook of his elbow, was fighting off sobs with all his might as Mira was at his side trying to console him while Erza and Makarov stood off to the side to give Natsu the time he needed. Natsu didn't even hear what Mira was saying because his mind was milling over what Laxus had said and the options he had and not finding many.

'It looks like I am a disgrace to the guild. Laxus was right, I shouldn't even show my face in public until I'm strong enough stand on my own.' Natsu thought gloomily 'But how do I hide who I am but still be able to fight?' and only came up with one option. Making up his mind he finally spoke surprising the group around him.

"Hey E…Erza?"

"Yes Natsu?" the Scarlet haired beauty frowned after being singled out.

"Would you*sob*be able to*Sniff*teach me some*Sniff*Re-quip Magic?" Natsu asked dejectedly still covering his eyes and tears with his arm.

Caught by surprise by the random question she was left in a quandary and Mira and Makarov were equally confused but said nothing since this was a question only Erza could answer. As Erza looked down at battered mage a side of her welt pity for the fallen mage but the other side of her was wondering why Natsu would make such a request.

"Why Do you want to know Re-quip Magic, Natsu? Don't you want to continue training in Dragon Slayer Magic?"

"Of Course I do," After calming down Natsu was able talk normally "but if I keep getting in fights like I do, I'm afraid that I will lose the only thing I have left from Igneel (meaning his scarf). Plus, I can store other necessity's in that special pocket dimension-thingy that you get." Natsu claimed actually finding a reasonable excuse while hiding his true intent.

"Very well, I will teach you but since you already have a primary Magic I can only teach you the basics."

"That's fine"

"Ok when would you like to start"

"How's right now grab ya? Cause I'm all Fired up!" Natsu shouted as he jumped up but instantly regretted it as a wave of pain coursed through him and his legs gave out.

All Erza had to do was reach out, grab a hold of his scarf an started to drag him to the guild saying "No, I think not, You need to heal and rest first."

Mira started to giggle as she watched Erza walk off with Natsu in tow but noticed a scowl on the Masters face.

"What's wrong Master?"

"That boy has something in mind but don't know what and it worries me after what just happened.