Through Magnolia, a gang war started with END being the one who caused it. Three groups are going against each other because whoever proves to be better gets to work for END and will be paid well. One of the three gangs was called Grimoire Heart, but they aren't having much luck because of one person.

"Salamander." Ultear said. Grimoire Heart was using an abandon apartment complex as their hideout. Ultear took a newspaper and crippled it up as she tossed it away. "That mutant lizard keeps getting in our way."

"You said it." Zancrow said.

"So what are we going to do about it?" Kain asked.

"He is a slippery one. Just like the lizard he pretends to be, he slithers in victory for himself and misery for us." Rustyrose said.

"Now is not the time for poetry." Ultear said. "We need a plan to get rid of Salamander. How are we ever going to impress END if he keeps getting in the way?"

"If only we know more about Salamander like who he is. It would be that much easier." Azuma said.

"Yeah, but superheroes don't reveal that sort of thing." Zancrow said.

"Perhaps, but we need some plan. I don't know how we're going to do it, but I swear that we will make sure Salamander doesn't get in our way again." Ultear declared.

…..

Weekly Source

"Get out there and bring me photos that show Salamander for the menace he is!" Mailer shouted. Natsu handed some photos of Salamander in, but his boss is set on making himself look like a threat to the city. Natsu stepped out of the building and was annoyed.

"He really needs to take a chill pill." Natsu said.

"I'm just amazed your boss never strained his voice. I could hear him all the way down here." Natsu looked up and spotted his brother.

"Hey, bro. What are you doing here?" Natsu said.

"I just swung by and made a few extra bucks. Thought I treat my younger brother to some lunch." Zeref said.

"That sounds great. I need something to clear the headache Mailer just gave me." Natsu said and the two of them started walking.

"So what was Mailer screaming you about this time?" Zeref asked.

"The usual. He wants photos of Salamander that makes him look like he's a menace." Natsu said. "He just doesn't understand why he wears a mask. Mailer thinks that if he's a real man, he should be able to protect people regardless of people knowing who he is."

"I would do something at someone talking to my younger brother like that, but I would have to reveal your identity." Zeref said.

"I don't need my brother to fight my battles for me." Natsu said. "I'm not a little kid anymore."

"I know, but you're still my little brother and you've been my responsibility for the past couple years." Zeref said. As the two of them were talking, Rustyrose was passing by the area as well. As he enjoyed a hot dog, he spotted Zeref and Natsu.

"Wait a minute. I know that boy." Rustyrose said as he kept his eyes on Zeref. "Yes. We kidnapped him and Salamander rescued him." Rustyrose followed the two of them. As he followed them, he had his eyes on Natsu as well. "This seems interesting." Rustyrose took out a camera and snapped a photo of them.

Grimoire Heart

Once Rustyrose got the photo developed, he went back to the base. He showed Ultear the photo and was explaining what he believed after seeing the two of them.

"Apparently his name is Natsu Dragneel. He's the younger brother of that boy with the black hair." Rustyrose said. "He also is the person that takes all the photos of Salamander in the news. Isn't it a little strange he can get all those photos when no one else seems to?"

"So what?" Zancrow asked.

"Doesn't the hairstyle look familiar?" Rustyrose said. "It could be possible that this man is actually Salamander himself."

"Hairstyle is not enough to prove that could be Salamander." Ultear said, but Azuma was thinking differently.

"He does appear to be the same height." Azuma said. "That is the same boy we kidnapped before. It could be possible."

"So what are we going to do about it?" Kain asked and Ultear thought about it.

"I say we test that theory." Ultear said. "If this boy is Salamander, we take him hostage. If Salamander doesn't show up, that should prove he is Salamander."

"And then?" Kain asked. When he did, Ultear gave a sinister smirk.

"We tear him to shreds." Ultear said.

….

Natsu and Zeref

The two brothers grabbed some food at a fast food restaurant and were eating outside. Given what goes on in Magnolia, it's nice when the two of them get to hang out together.

"So Mailer won't ease up on you no matter how much you try to convince him?" Zeref said.

"Not at all." Natsu said. "I'm starting to think he didn't get enough hugs from Mommy and Daddy." Both of them shared a laugh from that. "At least he's paying me good and that helps both of us."

"True." Zeref said. "Still, it's hard hearing that your own brother might be a menace."

"Come on, Zeref. I can handle myself just fine. You worry too much." Natsu said.

"Nattsu, you're still my little brother. Of course I would be concern about you out there even if I know you're going to win." Zeref said.

"You worry too much. I can handle myself just fine." Natsu said. "I'm a superhero, even if people don't think I am. You've seen for yourself." As those two were talking, neither of them knew they were being stalked like predators to the prey. However, Zeref did get an unsettling feeling.

"Natsu, do you get the feeling we're being watched?" Zeref questioned.

"That's my point. You should learn to take it easy." Natsu said, but Natsu just jinxed it as Zancrow landed on their table. Zancrow kicked Zeref out of his seat and did the same to Natsu.

"Sorry to interrupt your lunch, but we've got business to take care of." Zancrow said. Natsu got back up and recognized him.

"Hey! You're in the gang: Grimoire Heart!" Natsu said. This was bad to him. He needed to change, but there was no place really for him to change. Azuma went to attack himself as he used some martial art skills. He jumped and kicked Natsu right in the head and knocked him out.

"Natsu!" Zeref called out. He went to help him, but Zancrow cut him off and kicked him back. Ultear came out of hiding herself and walked over to Natsu.

"So this is him? Not all that impressive so far." Ultear said.

"What are you doing to him?" Zeref said as Azuma picked him up.

"We need to borrow him for a while." Ultear said. "Let's see if this Natsu is really Salamander."

"Salamander? What are you talking about? He's not Salamander." Zeref said.

"We'll find out about that soon enough." Ultear said. "He is Salamander's personal photographer. There might be some connection between the two. Either way, we'll have Salamander. If you want your brother to be unharmed, you won't call the police and you'll stay out of this."

"I'm telling you, he's not Salamander and they don't know each other that well." Zeref said, but Ultear wasn't listening. Zancrow pulled out some smoke pellets and tossed them on the ground to create a smokescreen. Zeref raced through it to save his brother, but he was already gone with the gang.

"Natsu!" Zeref called out.

…..

Natsu

Grimoire Heart brought Natsu back to their hideout. They placed him inside a storage closet and there wasn't a way out for him with the only door locked. Natsu looked a security camera and just knew they were watching.

"Come on. Let me out of here." Natsu said. "How long are you going to keep me here? I'm telling you that I'm not Salamander and I don't have a way to contact him." Ultear was watching through the security room. If Natsu is Salamander, she isn't going to miss a moment of it.

"We have him? Now what do we do?" Azuma questioned.

"We wait." Ultear said. "Salamander is bound to show up when he hears about this. If he doesn't, we'll know that he is Salamander."

"And is that when we get to crush him?" Kain said.

"Yes, Kain." Ultear said. "We just need to be patient and wait him out. If he doesn't want to expose himself, he won't use his powers. Of course, if he wants to get out, he will have to use them. Though, I say we crush him whether or not he really is Salamander."

"Kain, you did remember to break his phone so it couldn't be tracked?" Azuma questioned, but Kain seemed a little stumped.

…..

Zeref

Kain didn't and that was good because that's what allowed Zeref to find them. Zeref snuck his way through the apartment building and was keeping his eyes open for them.

"Don't worry, Natsu. I'll get you out of there." Zeref said and went into the place. Zeref was careful not to get seen.

"Come on." Zeref ducked behind a corner. He looked past it and saw Zancrow messing with an old vending machine as he shook it around. "Come on. Give me my snack."

"Okay. Think, Zeref. Think." Zeref told himself as he tried to think of a way for him to slip past Zancrow. He noticed a trash can and thought it he could use it. Zeref grabbed the can and snuck his way over to Zancrow.

"Give me what I want." Zancrow said. Zeref slammed the trash can on him. Zancrow didn't know what was going on. Zeref held him still and banged on the can like a drum. Zeref kicked him down and all that banging messed with his head and he was knocked down.

"I guess more than one Dragneel can be a hero." Zeref said and went further inside.

…..

Ultear

Ultear heard all the commotion that went on between Zeref and Zancrow. Ultear was suspicious, but she wasn't taking her eyes off of Natsu.

"Go see what that was." Ultear said and Rustyrose did.

Zeref

Zeref made his way through the apartment to try and find his brother. He heard someone coming and hid himself. Rustyrose came out and was looking for Zancrow. Zeref looked around to see what else he could do and soon found a cart.

"Zancrow, where are you?" Rustyrose said as he looked around. Rustyrose heard something. He turned around and saw a cart heading right for him. Rusty got hit by it and it wheeled over to a set of stairs with Rustyrose going down.

"No wonder Natsu enjoys this. Beating bad guys is fun and it's not hard to outsmart them." Zeref said and kept going. Zeref was able to find his way to the security room and made sure not to be spotted. He looked to the screens and saw where they're keeping Natsu. 'There's Natsu, but I need to make sure they don't notice anything.' Zeref look to the main controls for the security and headed over to them and was careful not to be seen. Zeref looked around and messed with the wires and make sure not to ruin things. They did lose the picture for a moment.

"Dumb piece of junk." Ultear said as she got up and banged on it to try and get the picture back. Zeref acted quickly and got the picture back. Once he was satisfied with what he did, he hurried out there and to where Natsu was being held.

….

Natsu

"There's got to be a way out of here without blowing my secret identity." Natsu whispered so they wouldn't hear him. Natsu was starting to lose hope, but he heard the door unlocked and open to see his brother. "Zeref?!"

"Looks like the superhero could use some help." Zeref said.

"Hold on. The security camera…" Natsu looked to it worried what would happen.

"Don't worry. I messed with the security system. They're actually watching a continuous loop." Zeref said.

"Really? That means I can change without them watching like peeping toms." Natsu said as he took his clothes off with his costume underneath.

Ultear

Ultear kept her eyes on the screen and never suspected a thing. She was starting to get a little annoyed herself, but nothing was going on. Azuma and Kain kept watching too, but Kain felt someone tap him on the shoulder.

"Yes?" Kain asked as he turned around, but was met with a punch right to the face and it knocked him right out.

"What?!" Azuma and Ultear turned around and was faced with Salamander.

"I heard you got a good buddy of mine." Natsu said. Ultear turned to the monitor and believed Natsu was still in there.

"It looks like Rustyrose was wrong." Ultear said.

"It doesn't matter like you said." Azuma said as he tossed a punch, but Natsu caught it tossed him over his shoulder. Azuma go back up, but Natsu kicked him right into the wall and kicked him in the head to knock him out. Natsu turned to Ultear, but saw she had a sword-like blade and swung it at him. Natsu ducked down and flipped back a few feet.

"Has anyone told you that you have issues?" Natsu said.

"Here's how I cope with it." Ultear said as she charged at him and swung her blade at him, but Natsu was doing his best to stay out of her reach. Natsu jumped and stuck to the ceiling and tried to kick her, but Ultear blocked him. She jumped and kicked him right in the gut and knocked him down.

"You get a kick out of this, don't you?" Natsu asked.

"More than you know." Ultear said as she was about to finish him, but she felt something hit her in the back of her head. Natsu used the distraction to grab her and turn on his back to throw her right out a window.

"Nice throw." Natsu said as he got up to see Zeref.

"Even trash can be useful, even if it's just the lid." Zeref said.

"Speaking of trash. Looks like she landed right where she belonged." Natsu said as he stared out the window he through her out of. Both of them looked and saw Ultear landed right in a dumpster. "Thanks for coming to help."

"Of course. I told you that you might be a superhero, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't worry about you." Zeref said. "We're brothers, Natsu. No matter what, we've got each other."

"Yeah." Natsu said. Natsu is going to face a lot of obstacles, but at least he knows he has his brother to help him out when he needs it.