Thirteen years have passed since the tragic death of Nancy and Ezekiel Dragneel. What none of them knew was that their actions came full circle to their son. It transformed him into the famous Dragon-Man and we see him now flying through New York.

"Yahoo!" Natsu dived right down and pulled back up like a falcon. It's been months since Natsu first got his powers and has become the hero of New York. He fights bad guys and was able to get through his greatest challenge being Terrance Torafuzar, also known as Shark. Now he watches over all of New York. "What do you have for me today New York?" He flew over the city and flew near a helicopter.

"We've got reports of an armored car for the Tartaros Company stolen. It's carrying plutonium."

"Sounds like fun." Natsu said as he dived down to find that truck. Down in the streets, a truck bashed through some cars as it carried an armored car. The police were after him, but the driver wasn't pulling over for anything. Two guys with guns climbed over the truck and made their way into the car. As for Natsu, he flew through the streets and was on his way to them.

"There we are!" Natsu said as he flew over. Natsu was faster than any car and was able to make it to the front of the truck with him making it to the driver's side. "Knock, knock." He knocked on the window and the driver lowered the window. "Hi. I'm Dragon-Man, but you can call me Dragon if you like. Do you like?" The driver tried to punch him, but he ducked down. "What? Not a shaker? You want to hug it out instead?"

"I rather kill it out." The driver said as he pulled out his gun and tried to shoot him, but Natsu climbed on the truck and avoided it.

"Dude! That's dangerous." Natsu said. As he was getting acquainted with the driver, the other two managed to get in the car and was unlocking the plutonium. Meanwhile, someone was walking through the streets.

"Excuse me. Coming through." This man was dressed like a mechanic and was carrying some blueprints. He had black hair with some facial hair. "Bad enough I have to miss my son's big day." He kept walking, but someone knocked into him and dropped his blueprints. The man groaned and tried to get them all before they blow away.

"I said that's dangerous." Natsu said as he reached in and grabbed the gun and tossed it out. Natsu looked ahead and saw the man was going to get rundown. "I'll be right back." Natsu jumped ahead and started flying as fast as he could. The man managed to get the last of the blueprints, but he didn't see the danger coming his way. "Lookout!" He turned around and was tackled out of the way by Natsu with Natsu carrying him out of the way with the truck flowing past. Natsu placed him down back on the safe side of the road. "You doing okay."

"Yeah. You're….You're Dragon-Man!" The man said as he was amazed he was actually saved by him.

"Costume gives it away, huh? You're…" Natsu took a look at his name badge. "Silv…Silver Fullbuster! You're Gray's father!"

"Wait. You know my son?" Silver said and Natsu saw he goofed.

"Oh! Gotta go!" Natsu said and he flew off to catch the truck again. Meanwhile, the truck kept trying to shake the cops. When he didn't have any luck, he came to a sudden stop. When he did, it caused a massive traffic jam. The two in the car bust the door open and started shooting at the police cars. They kept shooting, but Natsu got over them and breathed out his own fire breath and melted the guns. "I said that's dangerous." Natsu grabbed both of them and tossed them out and into the police.

"Hands up!" The police said as they had the two surrounded. The driver still wasn't giving up as he floored it and tore through the streets. The sudden increase in speed caused some of the plutonium to fall out.

"Whoa! No you don't!" Natsu said as he tried to grab all of them and kept them from falling anywhere. The driver went through a back ally to try and shake him out. Natsu was doing his best to keep the plutonium from going anywhere. "There we go!" He said as he placed them all back, but one sharp turn caused one to slip away. "Oh man!" Natsu chased after it as it made it to the streets. "Got it!" Natsu managed to grab it, but he ended up flying right into a police car. "Of course." His day isn't going all that great so far. To make it more awkward, his phone went off and saw it was Lucy. "Hey. I know I'm late."

"Really late. It's already starting." Lucy said. She was calling from the school and what he was late for was his own graduation from high school.

"Sorry. I'm on my way." Natsu said.

"Where are you?" Lucy asked.

"I'm about….five maybe ten minutes away." Natsu said, but Lucy heard something in the background.

"Are those sirens?" Lucy said.

"No…." Natsu said.

"Natsu…" Lucy said. Lucy knows about him being Dragon-Man, but that's a problem. As Lucy tried to get some answers out of him, Natsu believed he saw her late father, Jude Heartfilia, in the car next to him looking at him with disapproval. Natsu and Lucy stayed closed over time, but that was what was causing these visions of him he was having.

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The High School

"Natsu!" Lucy said as she tried to get the truth out of him.

"I'll be there." Natsu and ended the call. Being friends with a superhero isn't easy. Trying to make a relationship work with one is even tougher.

"Students, please welcome your valedictorian, Lucy Heartfilia!" The principal called out and Lucy tried to look honored. Everyone cheered for her as she made her way on the stage.

"Thank you. Thank you to all my fellow classmates and families." Lucy said as she began her speech.

…..

Natsu

Natsu flew back in the air and was able to get to the truck again. He got up front and slammed down on it.

"I'm running late. Pull over." Natsu said. He slammed his fist against the glass to try and break it open. The driver couldn't see where was going and caused the truck to bash into a bus. "Give me a break." Natsu jumped off and got next to the bus. He pressed himself against it and used his strength to keep the bus from running into anyone. As for the driver, he decided to make a run for it. "No you don't!" Natsu moved and flew after him.

"Get back!" He tried shooting at him with a spare gun, but Natsu dodged all the bullets. Natsu breathed out fire and knocked him off his feet. Natsu kicked the gun away so he wouldn't use it. The driver tried to hit him, but Natsu ducked down and even grabbed his belt for the pants to fall.

"Nice undies." Natsu said and gave him a strong kick to the head and knocked him out. "Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go somewhere." Natsu unfolded his wings and started to fly as fast as he could.

…..

Graduation

They already started to call names for those to be handed their diplomas. Igneel was in the crowd and was wondering where the heck Natsu was. Natsu flew in and landed down for him to change into his cap and gown.

"Natsu Dragneel!" People cheered, but he didn't show. "Natsu Dragneel!" Natsu emerged out and people cheered for him. Natsu took his diploma and shook hands. When he reached Lucy, he shook her hand and kissed her to give everyone a good show. Graduation went off pretty well with everyone in the class graduating. When it was all over, Natsu ran straight to Igneel.

"Natsu!" Igneel called out as he hugged his foster son. "I am so proud of you." He said as he started taking pictures. "I was afraid I would have to go down there and put on the cap and gown myself."

"I would have loved to see that." Natsu said.

"You know what you need to do now. Get a job." Igneel said as he sounded like a responsible parent in a joking matter. "I just wish your folks were here to see you now."

"Me too." Natsu said.

"I'm sure they be proud of you as well." Igneel said. Natsu continued to find the mystery of his parents, but he hasn't really gotten any closer. Natsu looked off to the side and saw Lucy with her mother. "Okay. Go. I know you want to see her." He let Natsu go over and Lucy excused herself from her mother. "Lucy! There you are! Come in for a couple pictures." Natsu and Lucy got in real close and Igneel got a few pics. "Okay. I'll leave you two alone."

"Don't go too far." Natsu said as Igneel left them alone.

"Hey. Did your little traffic jam have anything to do with this?" Lucy said as she showed a news article on her phone telling about the robbery. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"What could I have said? You were about to give your speech?" Natsu said.

"Hey!" Both of them saw a good friend of theirs come over and got his arms around them.

"Gray! Great, isn't it?" Lucy said.

"Yeah. We're free!" Gray said.

"It is great. By the way, where's your old man?" Natsu asked.

"Work wouldn't let him off." Gray said. "He begged and pleaded, but those people at the Tartaros Company just wouldn't let him go."

"Sorry, Gray." Natsu said.

"It's cool. It's a tough business. He's doing what he can." Gray said. "I'm not some little kid who needs his daddy."

"That's real mature of you, Gray." Lucy said.

"Thanks, but I'm sure you two want some time alone. Let's keep in touch." Gray said and they both agreed to that.

"Hey. My mom and I are heading to a Chinese restaurant to celebrate tonight. Wanna come? I can give you a copy of my speech and everything." Lucy said.

"You sure?" Natsu asked.

"She insisted. Mom loves having you around." Lucy said. "It's at eight."

"I'll be there." Natsu said and the two of them shared a kiss and went on back with her mother.

"Natsu, we're still taking pictures." Mrs. Heartfilia said. "Do you care to join us?"

"Sure. Let me just get Igneel." Natsu said, but his focus was on something he could only see. He could see Lucy's father and the echo of him having to promise to leave Lucy out of this goes on in his head. He wants to be with Lucy, but he also has to keep his promise to make sure she doesn't get hurt from his choices and actions. So what does he do? Be with the girl he loves and risk losing her life or let her go and lose her love?