Kingdom of Fiore, Magnolia, Fairy Tail Guild Hall
Year x781
Makarov and Natsu walked down to the first floor of the guild, with Makarov explaining how jobs and guild ranks worked. Reaching the bar counter Makarov pulled out a box of stamps. "Alright Natsu where would you like your guild mark, and what color would you like it to be?" Makarov asked.
"On my right shoulder, in black please."
"Here you go my boy." and with that Makarov pressed the stamp into Natsu shoulder and marked him as an official Fairy Tail mage. "Welcome to the family Natsu." Makarov said with a grandfatherly smile. Turning to the rest of the guild he yelled "Listen up you brats, this is Natsu and he's joining our guild. Treat him as you treat each other, NOW LET'S PARTY!" and with that Natsu's welcoming party began.
Natsu partied with the guild, meeting many of the members, but after awhile he secluded himself in a corner and watched the party go on without him. 'These people may accept me now, but when they see what kind of monster I turn into, they will fear me like everyone else' he thought to himself, forgetting the group of siblings the Makarov had mentioned in the infirmary. 'The old man might not think I'm a monster, but he can't guarantee that the others will treat me the same.' he thought dejectedly. 'Well I guess I'll stay till they figure it out, I'm sure if I go on solo missions it'll be easier to hide.' Sighing to himself, he stayed at the guild a little longer before looking for a place to stay.
Housing District, Magnolia
'Damnit, I can't afford any of these places right now, even the apartments. Screw this, I'll build my own damn house.' He thought and walked away towards the outskirts of the city. 'I don't wanna risk anyone seeing me when I transform, perhaps I could live in the woods, yeah that oughta work.' Natsu walked deep into the woods looking for a suitable clearing, after an hour he found a spot that seemed perfect. 'Yeah this will work nicely.' Natsu walked over to a tree at the edge of the clearing and climbed up. 'Tonight I sleep in the woods, tomorrow I begin building my own home.' He thought to himself as he let himself fall asleep.
Fairy Tail Guild Hall
Natsu opened the doors and walked in, stifling a laugh at all the adults with hangovers, and people still asleep on top of each other. Walking to the request board he gazed at the missions, trying to find one that he could complete easily for his first job. Grabbing an extermination request and walked toward the bar to register in the mission log. "Wait, you can't go on a mission yet." called a white haired girl running the bar.
"You're Lisanna right? Why can't I take on a mission? The old man already explained how this works."
"It's tradition for a senior mage to form a team with new recruits for their first job, to show them the ropes."Natsu scowled.
"I wanna work alone it's why I picked and easy job."
"Sorry Natsu but you have to take a senior mage with you."
"Do I have to." he asked looking unhappy.
"Yes."
"Fine, so I'll just grab a senior mage and we'll go."
"You still can't take the job."
"Why not? I'm taking a senior mage with me."
"Our only senior mages are out cold or on jobs, Gildarts is out cold on the floor behind you, Laxus won't be back for who knows how long, Mystogan works alone, and Erza is on a mission."
"Dammit."
"Oh? Aren't you forgetting someone little sister." Asked a smirking white haired girl in gothic attire. She had walked up behind Natsu while he was talking to Lisanna. She was wearing a halter top that exposed her midriff and a skirt that went halfway down her thighs and was held up by a belt with a skull buckle. Her white hair was mostly held back in a ponytail with her bangs covering her forehead and some strands of hair framing her face.
"O-oh Mira-nee , I didn't know you were back."
"Is this your sister Lisanna?"
"Yeah what about it?" the girl answered for her sister.
"Sweet that means you're S-Class. Come on we are going on a job."
"Wait what."
"Lisanna said I had to take a senior mage with me on my first job, everyone else is out cold or bot here, that leaves you come on let's go."
"I never said I would-"
"I know, but I don't really care." he said smiling cheekily. "I need a partner and some jewels, you are coming." And with that he dragged the white haired girl away. "See you in a bit Lisanna."
Train Station
"Hey slow down!" The girl yelled. Natsu finally stopped running when he reached the train station, he turned to the white haired girl to speak, only to meet a fist to his stomach.
"What the fuck was that for?" he asked grunting in pain.
"For dragging me halfway across the damn town!" she shouted at him.
"Sorry." he mumbled.
"Don't do it again, now where are we even going?"
"Someplace called Clover town, the is apparently a group of bandits harassing people on the road travelling to the town."
"Fine, sounds easy enough we oughta be back in time for dinner, let's go newbie."
Train to Clover town
"So, what's your name?" asked Natsu.
"My names Mirajane, but you can call me Mira." They sat in silence for awhile before Mira asked "What type of magic do you use?" Natsu froze up at the question.
"I'd rather not talk about it."
"Why not?" Mira asked curious now.
"Because you'll think I'm a monster." he said looking sad.
"Show me." she demanded, leaving no room for argument.
"Fine." he grumbled. Natsu's arm glowed white and when the light faded, in place of his normal arm wa sone covered in scales.
"Is that it?" she asked unimpressed.
"No, I can do my entire body. You think I'm a monster now don't you?" he said, not picking up on her earlier tone.
"Why would this make me think you're a monster, when I can do it too?" she said. She glowed and transformed into her Satan Soul form and then changed back. He stared a her wide eyed.
"So you don't think I'm a monster?"
"Of course not you idiot. You aren't a monster and neither am I. Our magic is not something to be ashamed of." Natsu sat in his seat on the brink of tears, not used to people being this nice to him.
"Thanks Mira." he sniffed. She got up from her seat and moved to his side.
"Come here." she said softly. He slowly leaned into her as she hugged him. The emotional roller coaster he was on was taking its toll on his body. "Go to sleep, I'll wake you when we get there." He nodded up at her and let himself fall asleep. 'Dammit' she thought to herself, 'He is just like me when I was younger, I won't him be alone. I had my siblings he has no one. I'll be there for you Natsu, you can rely on me.'
