Chapter 1:
Natsu clutched his arm in pain as he got out of the machine. Gajeel had just destroyed the machine that nearly killed him and the magic council's royal guard just took the crazy woman away. Natsu sat on the rock as Wendy healed up his wounds and Happy was asking him if he was alright. He looked up and glanced at the Ice-Make mage who was getting lectured by Erza at the moment. Juvia stood by his side as the raven looked down and took the punishment. Natsu looked down and got up after Wendy got done healing him, but he still wore bandages around his temple and chest. He was very tired to do anything at this moment and wanted to go home and sleep in his bed.
" Come on Happy let's go home." He called as he began to walk away, Happy said farewell to Carla and Wendy and flew after the Salamander. Gray watched as the pink-haired mage walk away. He knew that Natsu wasn't gonna want to talk to him for awhile.
" Gray i'm disappointed in you." Erza said as she crossed her arms as he looked back at her.
" Juvia thinks Gray-sama knows that now and doesn't-" Juvia began but Gray stopped her.
" It's ok Juvia. . .I deserve this, I should get punished for what I did." Gray said sadly.
" Let's let Salamander decide his punishment." Gajeel said crossing his arms.
" I think that would be wise, we shall punish you by cleaning up this mess, and then Natsu can decide another punishment." Makarov said as he turned and walked off.
" Gray-sama. . ." Juvia said as Gray slapped her hand away.
" I don't need you to stick up for me. . .I deserve this for sure. . .I thought it would make Natsu realize that he promised to save those people. . .but not like this." Gray said as he turned and stalked away with his hands in his pockets.
It had been two days and most of Fairy Tail were out fixing the town including Gray. Erza had estimated it would take a week or two for them to be finished fixing the town up. She kept an good eye on Gray who had tried to sneak away to go see Natsu because he wanted to speak to him, but she knew the Salamander wouldn't be in the mood to see him. According to Happy he had been sleeping since he got home two days ago. She glanced over to see Lucy with Loke and Taurus who were carrying lumber over to where Gajeel was. Wendy had went off to check up on Natsu and bring him something to eat with Carla and Happy. Erza smiled at the young girl as Gray had walked up to her.
" Erza can I rest now, I've been working since this morning?' The Ice mage asked as Erza frowned and crossed her arms.
" No, you just want to go see Natsu. He probably doesn't wanna see you anyway. When he wants to talk he'll come to you." She explained to the raven who looked down. Erza placed her hand on his shoulder and he looked up at her, " I know you want to apologize, but you know how Natsu gets when he's angry, and he's probably still resting up his energy so let him be." She said and walked off.
Gray watched her leave and looked around to see everyone was too busy fixing everything and he decided he could sneak off. He wanted to talk to Natsu badly. He wanted to make it up to the Fire mage for what happened. He hated that women, she had lied to him completely. She was the caused of the people in that village who had disappeared and lied to him that she could make Natsu remember his promise. She never told him she was gonna use his power to destroy Fiore. He gritted his teeth as he made his way to Natsu's house. He knocked on the door once he reached the porch and heard footsteps inside. The door opened to see Wendy, Carla and Happy walking out.
" Gray-san you shouldn't be here." Wendy said as she closed Natsu's front door.
" You shouldn't be here period." Happy growled as he flew up into Gray's face. Carla then flew and pulled him back alittle, " He's resting leave him alone!" Happy said angerily as he flew off.
" Come on Gray-san." Wendy said as she pulled his hand and led him off away from Natsu's house, " Come on let's go back to the guild they must be wondering where you are." The Sky dragonslayer said as she led him to the guild.
Once they entered the guild Makarov and Erza stood with a frown and had their arms crossed. Gray walked up to them and then they began to lecture him once more. Wendy walked over to Lucy, Happy, Carla, and Levy. She could see Juvia watching from the other side of the guild as Gray got yelled at.
" Do you want us to file a Restraining Order on you so you stay away from Natsu?!" Gramps asked as Gray looked down, " One more time Gray and I might just consider it. You are still being punished and you are neglecting your duties no breaks for you." Gramps added as Gray looked at him, " understand?"
" Yes Gramps." The raven said as he walked off and sat down with Wendy and them.
" Sorry Gray." Lucy apologized as Gray looked at her and shook his head.
" Don't be Luce." He said as the doors opened and they saw Natsu walking in. People greeted him and he greeted back sadly as he walked over to the bar where Mirajane stood. Happy got up and flew over to him and began to talk with him and the bar maid.
" How are you feeling Natsu?" Mirajane asked as Natsu smiled.
" I'm fine Mira, I want some fire sticks if you can?" He asked as she smiled and nodded and walked to the back.
" Are you sure you're fine Natsu?" The blue cat asked as Natsu smiled and patted the exceed's head.
" Of course buddy, my magic is all recovered and I feel as good as new thanks to you, Carla, Wendy, and everyone." He said as Happy smiled.
" Good, once everything is fixed we should go on a mission.~" Happy said as Natsu chuckled.
" Sure buddy, just the two of us." The Salamander said as Happy said his usually 'aye sir' and flew around Natsu, " Oh yeah Happy we should go fish too it's been awhile since we have done that." Natsu suggested as Happy nodded.
" Ok Natsu, we can do that tomorrow.~" Happy said as Natsu nodded and Mirajane came back with the fire sticks.
" Here you go Natsu." She said handing them to him.
" Thanks Mirajane." He thanked her as he waved later to everyone and began to walk out of the guild. Gray thought it would be a good time to talk to him, so he got up and followed after the pink-haired mage. It had began to rain which he didn't notice.
" Natsu." Gray called as Natsu stopped and turned to look at him. Hate filled his eyes. Gray stopped in his tracks and saw those black eyes glare at him.
" Stay the fuck away from me Fullbuster." Natsu growled
" Natsu please listen-" Gray began as Natsu punched the wall of a house cracking it abit.
" I nearly fucking died Gray! You tricked me, and you know how much I want to see Igneel, and all because of what cause I forgot a town full of fucking people who were turned invisible by that nutjob!" Natsu snapped, " I'm done with you. Get the hell from me before I do something that YOU will certainly regret. You will regret ever fucking me over." The salamader said as he fixed his scarf and walked away.
