Natsu awoke on a bright Saturday morning, he forced himself to sit up and look out the windows. He could see everyone running about outside, buying things from stores and chasing after children.
"I wonder..." Natsu said to himself, messing with his cherry blossom hair before getting out of bed and walking to the closet. He opened the door and got a slight surprise.
"Happy!" Natsu shouted. "Did you sleep in the closet again? "
"Sorry Natsu..." Happy's voice trailed off. Natsu could see he felt bad.
"Well, now's not the time to be worrying about that." Natsu chirped. "Do you remember what's happening today Happy?"
"Aye sir! We're going to the king of Carter's team selection 'cause your one of the strongest wizards in the country!" Happy answered, getting excited.
"We'd better get going then Happy" Natsu said, pulling his waist coat out of the closet and slipping his arms through the tiny sleeves. He already had his trousers on and slipped on his sandles. The scarf he'd received from Igneel never left his neck, but Natsu re - wrapped it around and made it look a neater.
"Come on Happy!" Natsu called to his flying cat who was hurriedly stashing a fish into his pouch.
"Coming Natsu!" Happy flew over and dropped next to Natsu. They both walked out of the small house and Natsu locked the door. They walked along the street quite slowly, but quick enough to make it on time.
"Hey Natsu?" Happy asked, looking up at the mage.
"Yeah?" Natsu replied looking curious.
"Do you think Lucy and Gray are gonna be there?" Happy asked, reminding Natsu of his two best friends.
"I'm pretty sure that they're gonna be there Happy" Natsu answered, to make Happy feel better. Even though deep down he wasn't sure if they would be there.
'Please be there you two." Natsu said to himself.
"Hey Natsu we made it!" Happy announced, jumping up in excitement.
Natsu stared up at doors. They had two large golden lions on the front that looked like they were stating at you.
"This is it Happy" Natsu said quietly.
'Please, please be there!' Natsu said to himself as he pushed the door open with a slight grunt. As he entered he saw a large red curtain hanging down from the high ceiling.
"Aah, Natsu" Natsu looked to where the voice came from to see the king standing in front of the curtain.
"Your majesty" Natsu said, kneeling down.
"Please stand" The king said. Natsu stood. "It seems you are the last one here" The king told Natsu.
'Great' thought Natsu 'I had to be last' He looked to the king who was smiling.
"No worries Natsu. It's more of a surprise for you." The king said, pointing to the red curtain.
"You are one of the 6 mages I invited to this team" Natsu looked surprised, 'Only 6?' Natsu asked himself.
"Send out the first mage!" The king shouted. Slowly, the curtain opened to reveal the first mage. And as soon as Natsu saw him, a huge grin spread across his face.
"Hey flame brain"