A/N: Hello, hello, lovelies! I couldn't resist it any longer, I had to post the beginning of this new story! I know I need to finish up, The Heart of a Beast! But, I could not help it! I've been holding this baby back for like a month!

Chapter Comments: This is mainly a prologue, really. It's going to be slightly AU-ish, and it's all going to be in Natsu's POV because when I originally wrote this, it was a very sad, weird, little one-shot, from his POV. Hopefully, it wont be as weird now...or if it is, you all will like that! ;) I say it's AU slightly, because Natsu is smarter than normal. However, it is my belief that he seems more mature now in the latest chapters of the Manga and even the newest episodes of the Anime. Just tell me what you think, as always!

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own Fairy Tail! :/

Anywho...

Fate is a Fickle Lady.

Ch. 1

It's always been peculiar to me how some people see love. Or romance maybe is the better word. For instance some want something that will last forever and be achieved easy. Others, like it rough, and they enjoy the constant fight and struggle that can come from love. Yeah, I have always known what love is, romance too. Despite what people believe, I'm really not that dense. I have always understood the need and desire for a life partner, perhaps especially after Igneel left. It's just math, science, history, writing…and some scholarly stuff I have a problem with understanding. However, being the son of a dragon might well have put a kink or two into my psyche and therefore my beliefs or way of thinking, and others never have quite seemed to match up. I'm talking about all things at this point, not just love. I am intelligent in my own way, you know.

A great example of difference in thought would be how some humans seem to view the mating of dragons. I know you're thinking…why are we talking about this? I thought this was about you, not a big stinking lizard! Yeah, well I was raised by a big stinking lizard, so bear with me. I'm trying to tell you how I'm different, yet the same as everyone else.

There is this common misconception that dragons take one mate forever and die either loving that mate or even sometimes from loving that mate. I too, used to be a firm believer in this practice. The truth is; that's bullshit. You really think an intelligent being with a sense of self, is going to be that perfect and loyal? No. Dragons are awesome, but they remain faulted, just like we humans. Now, that being said…that doesn't mean they don't mate for life. Confusing? No, not really and I'll tell you why. Dragons do take mates with the intentions of forever and most of the time they achieve that goal. That's why we humans perceive it, that they are magically that way. I know people that you're still shocked at the big words that I'm using, but really get over it because I'm trying to explain an important concept to you! Is it that hard to believe that I might have learned some things over the years? I have Erza as a good friend, remember? Alright now, back to the point!

There are times when mates just aren't forever though. There are times that there is just no way to save a relationship, no matter your self-discipline or strength. Death nullifies mate-ship. Unlike all the sappy tales of dragons, and creatures such as the werewolf, dragons will and can move on. Unlike in the stories, a dragon can live after the death of a mate. A dragon can decide to no longer love that mate and move forward with its life. It just sucks, and hurts like hell. The only difference between a dragon and human is simple; it's the fact that unlike some humans a dragon does not wish to change its mind because it's stubborn, and goes into a relationship dead-set on making it work. Deep within all dragons lays the desire for life partners in crime. That's the big secret folks, and in being the son of a dragon, I share that same want!

And that is the only reason why I was able to love again. Yes, I, Natsu Dragneel, loved before. That is the reason why I know all those romance tales are crap, because in the end dragons and humans aren't ran on instinct alone like other basic animals. They always have choices. That's why my story truly began at another's ending…or at least what I had thought to be another's ending.

To understand my beginning, you must understand my past. I loved Lisanna Strauss. She was going to be my "mate," we were fated to be; we were just young and I was just shy about it all. Lord Time and Lady Fate however, is a power couple, who like to screw with people. Time had never been on my side from day one, and as far as Fate goes…well, she has always been a fickle mistress. The point is, what I thought was my destiny was not my true one. Are you still with me? Lisanna had been everything, but not really mine. I was destined for greater. This is the truth.

A/N: Oh, the beginning of a new story is always nerve-wracking! I promise it will pick up and become comical as I go, you know I really just can't make anything too unbearably serious! And before I get the question, YES IT'S GOING TO BE NALU! What kind of person do you take me for? Anyways, I'd love to hear your guys's thoughts! Hopefully, those of you who read THB will enjoy this one, too! Love? :)