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Part 1: In Those Seven Years…

Year 1, Chapter 1: The Heart Required

To say he was shocked was an understatement. He was completely blown away! Natsu didn't think he was the person fit for a job such as this. Yet, there he was, standing in front of a handful of Magic Council members, letting them know he would be taking Makarov's place as the master of Fairy Tail due to the unanimous vote of the other members.


Natsu awoke from his short trip into his mind to see the many indexes* pointed at him. This was truly what he did not expect in all cases. It wasn't that he didn't want to be, but he realized that he wasn't as...intelligent as many of the other members in the guild and thought his inexperience would hinder the the honor of being the master. He had told them that when the matter was moved to Makarov's, or rather, possibly-soon-to-be Natsu's, office on the second floor. Gray, Macao, and Wakaba discussed it with him and they told him why they all agree of giving him this position.

"Natsu, it's true that you are not the wisest, but you certainly have the most heart and willpower to keep the guild alive," Wakaba stated with a small smile.

Macao nodded in agreement.

"It doesn't just take experience, being a master requires to be a kind leader and mentor," he told the Fire Dragon Slayer, "Despite your habits, you are the only one capable here of handling this job. You proved that just now with your words. Even if you don't realize it, you have the heart and mindset, the strength and talent, and the kindness and courage of a leader. You also care so much for the guild and hate to see it in a state such as this. So, if anyone can make this guild thrive it's you."


Even the Magic Council was startled because it was the Fire Dragon Slayer chose as their new master. Not just due to his inexperience but the fact that both parties knew how Natsu could get. Hell, even Natsu knew how destructive he can be. He wasn't that stupid, but he was told that he would be the best fit.


"Dude, just take it! You're the best fit here! Why can't you get that through your skull?" Gray challenged as Natsu kept asking questions about if he was the right man for the job.

Natsu glared at him, slightly annoyed but curious altogether. Even though he doubted the standing of most of his nakama*, the ice-mage was the last person Natsu would expect to support him in this case. However, his rival spoke before he could ask him further.

"Don't go asking another question. I have my reasons. One being my stripping habit...Anyways, it's like everyone has been saying, Natsu. You are the only one here that can fill the shoes of Gramps."


Although the Council was reluctant, they allowed Natsu to sign off his acceptance of the position officially. Before he left, however, they asked him about where the guild will go because of the latest events.

"Honestly, I haven't gotten a clue. But, I believe we will thrive not only for our own sakes but...for the sake of those who did not come back. And so, I'll happily lead them down that way if they need me to."

Natsu felt less pressured about this after saying that. He bore his signature grin to the elders and left the room peacefully. He had confidence in himself and the guild he will start to lead for the longest he's allowed. On the other hand, what struck him next was another story. He found himself staring at the crowd gathered before him. A strange man with blonde hair, a pink shirt and a camera around his neck. He recognized this man but couldn't remember his name. To be honest, he was a bit startled to find him in this place.

"Oi, why are you here; this building is kind of off limits to the public," he told the guy.

The guy just squealed and did a "happy dance".

"So the rumors were true! Fairy Tail has a new master! Natsu Dragneel nonetheless! COOOOLLL!" he shouted, quite loudly enough to make the Fire Dragon Slayer to cringe, "And my name is Jason, by the way."

The Sorcerer Weekly reporter fidgeted some more, and Natsu-with a frown- turned away for a moment to see if there was a guard nearby. Apparently, there was one guarding a room down the hall, but he just watched them from where he stood.

"As for why how I got in here," Jason explained happily, taking out something from his back pocket.

It was a card with the Council emblem on it and the word "press" underneath it. However, Natsu noticed the word "limited access" etched above the emblem. So, the guy had a pass, but he's limited to certain areas, Natsu thought, If the guard isn't doing anything then maybe he's allowed here.

"Now, tell me everything!" the reporter demanded excitedly.

"Um...Not sure if that's a great idea…"


Back at Fairy Tail, everyone waited for their new master to return. The aura they had was far more content than what they displayed a few days ago. They were happy with their choice, but of course they knew Natsu would need some help at first. That's why Laki, Ophelia, Wendy and Gray are sorting some stuff out on how to do just that.

"He will need to...expand his knowledge on some things. Teach him about each of the different guilds and their leaders. And, he might need to work on his vocabulary just a bit," said Laki, as she became lost in her thoughts.

"We need to also help him on his habit to destroy everything he sets foot on or in….Damn Pyro," added Gray, who slouched in his chair.

Wendy and Ophelia looked at each other in confusion. The latter was about to say something when the guild doors swung open with a crack. The subject of the conversation came walking in, but he seemed irritated. His eyes were closed in frustration.

"Dude, the Council already give you a lecture or what?" Gray questioned, a smirk on his face.

The Fire Dragon Slayer glanced at the Ice Mage and sighed in annoyance.

"No, this guy won't leave me alone," he grumbled as he pointed to Jason, who was staring into the guild hall with awe; Natsu turned to him, "Look, I already answered your questions! Can you please get out of here?"

The guild was silent. They were a bit surprised that their new master didn't clobber the guy yet with a fist of fire.

"But I have to get the rest of the guild's views on the matter," Jason argued, strolling into the hall.

Natsu growled lowly and his eye twitched in irritation. No, he was becoming pissed. It took everything to not punch this guy in the face and kick him out by force. Then Ophelia came up to them, and looked at the Sorcerer Weekly reporter.

"We're really sorry, Jason-san, but we have a lot of things to take care of. Natsu-san for one," she told the man.

"What's that supposed to mean?!" said person shouted, earning a giggle from few of his guild members.

"We would appreciate that you wait on asking questions until after we recover from the past few events," the little brunette continued, looking down at the floor, "And I'm sure you know what those events are, correct?"

Jason frowned but, after a moment, agreed and walked out of the guild hall. The rest of the guild, including Natsu, stared at the girl in awe. Ophelia turned to face them and she wore a mischievous smirk on her face.

"What the hell just happened?" a confused Gray inquired, looking to Wendy.

The Sky Dragon Slayer just shrugged, but realized something as she looked at her teammate.

"Um, your clothes, Gray-san," she stated as she pointed to the man's bare chest.

"Huh…? AW, WHAT THE…?!"


Over the course of three months, Natsu was able to learn about and control his destructive tendencies, of course with the help of Laki and Gray. Now, it was time to put it to the test. It was time for the yearly Guild Masters' Conference in Clover Town. Natsu was slightly excited but he knew that it was not a place for partying and playing.

He stood outside of the hall, staring at the huge double doors in front of him. I can do this! he thought confidently. {He even dressed for the occasion, well in his style.} He took a deep breath and opened the doors. What he next saw took his breath away. There were some faces that he recognized, but there many of them that he didn't know.

Just as he walked in, on the other side of the room, he heard someone mutter something and he was able to understand it clearly.

"So, Natsu Dragneel is indeed the new master for the Fairy Tail guild. He's always been such an adorable young man."

Said person cringed as he recognized the voice. It was owned by a plump man with no hair and that dressed in pink clothes that was assumed to be women's stuff. It was the master of the Blue Pegasus guild, Bob. Gray's lucky he's on a mission right now…

"Oh come on! That hot-head that always destroys things! Why would Fairy Tail pick him?" asked a random master from the other side of the room.

"I can hear you, you know?" Natsu sighed, clutching his scarf and walking towards a vacant side of the room.

The other master jumped at the revelation but continued to grumble under his breath, "I mean seriously, Fairy Tail's fallen really low if they put someone such as he as their leader. They would bring Fiore crumbling down…."

Within the next second, Natsu was in the guy's face and he grabbed him by the collar of his shirt. Natsu studied the man. He was young, not as young as the Fire Dragon Slayer, but he was one of the younger masters. His skin was really pale, he wore black and crimson robes and his hair was snow white. But the stare in his periwinkle eyes is what edged Natsu toward disliking him more.

"See what I mean?! He-"

"Insult Fairy Tail again, and I'll burn you alive," Natsu growled darkly at the man, diving him a death glare, "I'm really not in the mood to deal with jerks like you. If you dislike us, that's okay. But, if you discriminate or try to harm my nakama, I assure you that you will not live to see the next light of day. I've taken on every kind of enemy and I won't hesitate to consider you one if you go against us. I will not let Fairy tail fall, despite most of our own that are gone."

The Fire Dragon Slayer released the man and started walking to the other side of the room, pissed off. The other masters watched him and came to the conclusion that the man's determination to protect and keep his guild alive was what Fairy Tail needed.


Yay! New chapter! Hoped you liked it. Also, I hope I got the suffixes right. No one has told me anything, so assume so. Also, I'm sure you've noticed the "Part 1, Year 1, Chapter 1". Yeah, I'm planning to write in depth of what happens during the seven years, so there will be a few chapters for each year hence "Year 1, Chapter 1". As for the "Part 1" I plan on continuing the story after the seven years (I recommend not jumping to conclusions on how that will turn out because anything will happen :D but if you have predictions you're welcome to tell me.) Anyways, leave reviews! I'm open to helpful criticism and notes. Bai for now~