I do not own Fairy Tail or any of the characters, and blah blah. Chapter 3.
Making his way down towards the center of the city he found himself starring at a large billboard with a short man with a large mustache, the man looked familiar.
The billboard read "Help today and build a better tomorrow"
Natsu let out a chuckle 'as if that's ever going to happen'. As he looked around he noticed other signs saying stuff about magic and wonders of the new world.
He didn't really pay much attention to that though, the World of magic was definitely seemed like a new one but it could easily lead humans or new found mages down a dark road; hopefully not though.
Putting his hands back into his coat pockets he continued walking to a nearby store, he had some money left from when he first ran away from the kingdom, normally he'd just find cigarettes by just searching houses but he's ran out of places to look – so now he has to buy them.
This is the first time he's even been around people in a long time, hes been trying his hardest to avoid coming to the city and of course most people looked at him weird, how could you not? He had dark eyes and pink hair, he wasn't natural.
Walking into the store he noticed the cashier was half asleep, walking up to him he asked for a pack of the cheapest cigarettes they had the man said these were the cheapest ones as he hands Natsu a blue pack with only about 12 cigarettes in it 'They'll do' he thought as he handed the man his money, luckily for him the currency hasn't really changed besides the slight value drop of a dollar.
It was late, maybe 10 or 11? Natsu wasn't sure but the city was still pretty busy. The city seemed to liven up more when it was later, walking a few blocks away from the store he noticed some magic stands with people trying to show off whatever magic ability they had, some could make ice and others could transform certain material. Natsu has never seen magic besides his own of course.
'When did magic even start existing?' He said quietly to himself
"Well son it started about 6 or so years ago, after the war ended the higher ups or politicians were messing with some dangerous stuff in attempts to become stronger. Whatever they made ended up exploding and lingering in the air, as the years went by whatever lingered in the air started giving people special abilities or magic as you would."
Natsu looked to see who just answered that, he scanned next to him left and right but couldn't see who was talking to him..
"Uh hum" the man got Natsus attention again
"Oh crap, I'm sorry! I thought that was some creepy voice in my head" Natsu let out an awkward laugh as he looked to the short man besides him who looked awfully familiar.. "You look really familiar, do I know you?"
"Personally probably not but you may have seen me on the billboard over there." The short man pointed to the billboard Natsu looked at earlier and it clicked
"Oh.. I see. So who are you?" Natsu asked
"The name is Makarov, Dreyar Makarov but everyone calls me Master Makarov and who might you be? I've never seen you around here before."
Natsu stopped walking and stared blankly at nothing: Shit, If I tell him I'm from outside the wall he'll probably have me arrested or something, Think Natsu Think. Oh well, fuck it.
"I'm from outside the wall." Was all he could muster up
The man looked really intrigued "Outside the wall huh? How do you survive out there? Is there food and shelter? I haven't left this city in a long time."
"Its er.. I don't know, I don't have the urge to eat really. I guess I seek shelter under some trees during the night." He lied
"Well, why not stay in Magnolia? I'm sure I can find you somewhere to stay!"
The pinkette thought about it, he still didn't really like people that much he didn't think he could trust him, but then again this man does seem nice and there isn't anything really suspicious about him..
Snapping out of his thoughts he agreed to the mans request
"I own a small guild over there, we're kind of like the authority around here, making sure people keep the peace and such." Makarov said while rubbing his mustache "By the way..What's your name young man?"
"The name is Natsu, Natsu Dragneel" the pinkette extended his hand forward to shake Makarovs hand. 'Thats the right thing to do right?'
The master took his hand and shook it, but he didn't instantly let go.
"Pleasure to meet you, Natsu. Might I ask.. Where did you get all those scars from?"
'Fuck, I forgot how noticeable those were..'
Natsu scratched the back of his head as he started to sweat drop
"You said you came from outside the wall, yes? What were you doing out there?" Makarov tightened his grip on Natsu's hand not showing any sign of letting go.
'I uhm.. I'm not sure' he admitted dropped his head and the slight smile he had on his face faded into complete sadness.
"I see, well. We'll discuss this further after some much needed rest, by the looks of it you haven't slept in awhile. So let us go so I can introduce you to everyone"
Natsu nodded as Makarov dropped his hand letting go of his grip.
After walking for about another 5 minutes dodging people who were to ignorant to move they arrived at a building, It was pretty big with some enormous doors and 2 pillars on each side with some sort of insignia etched into them.
"Before we go in.. Uhm, could I ask you for a favor?" Natsu asked sheepishly as he awaited for the mans reply
"A favor already? Alright, what is it?"
"I don't get along well with people, so...If I'm staying here, is there a way I can sleep like away from others?"
"Hmm? I think I can find a place for you" was all he said as he opened up the two enormous doors that led into a massive room.
"Well Natsu, welcome to Fairy Tail!" The master shouted grabbing the attention of everyone in the Guild.
Natsu shuddered a little at how many people were there, so he kept his head down and his hood up trying to avoid any eye contact.
The Master was waving to Natsu telling to him to tag along as they walked through a path with tables on both sides, at the end of the path there was a bar with a white haired bartender(?) behind it,
"Welcome back Master" she waved to him and pointed to the man that was besides him, "Who's that?"
"Mira this is Natsu, Natsu this is Mira. She's like the second in command here."
"Hi Natsu its nice to meet you! Would you like a drink or something to eat?" She asked him
"Ill pass, thank you though. Though is there anyway I can uhm just head to a room?" Natsu looked towards the master who nodded and headed up a set of stairs.
"You'll have to introduce yourself to everyone else tomorrow, if you're ok with that."
Natsu nodded in agreement though he didn't think he'd actually stay the entire night here. It was too warm, the people seemed.. Too friendly, he didn't deserve friendly.
They stopped at the end of a hallway, it was quiet so he assumed nobody really stayed here overnight, Makarov unlocked the door and allowed Natsu to enter, it was small with a little window behind a pretty small bed, at the end of the bed rested a small foot locker and over to the right was a bureau.
"Will this room do?"
Natsu nodded "Thank you."
"If you need anything just head downstairs, most people will be here till about 12ish before leaving"
With that being said the Master closed the door to let Natsu have some privacy.
He could hear chatter from downstairs but he tried blocking it out as he laid down next to the bed, the bed he slept on before was barely even a bed. He figured the floor was a bit more suited for him anyways, after drifting in and our of consciousness he finally fell asleep but not for long.
After about an hour his nightmares started to come back, he started losing control of his magic. It didn't happen often but when he did lose control.. Someone was either gonna get really hurt or worse.
He started rocking back and forth on the floor before opening his eyes and shooting up, his eyes were pitch black and the flame around him went from orange and red to just black with a little dark blue.
The temperature of the room shot up as well as the temperature of downstairs were everyone stopped there talking and laughing to figure out how the hell the temperature spiked.
Makarov was the first to act, followed by Mira and a Scarlet haired women. Once they reached the top of the steps it felt like a sauna as sweat poured down their faces. They sprinted to the end of the hall where Natsu was sleeping, they couldn't touch the door knob so they had to kick it down.
The Master looked to Mira as she nodded, and they both went full force into the door entering what felt like hell as the room sweltered
Shocked they all froze in place to see Natsu sitting up covered in dark flames.
They started shouting his name at first but it had no effect, finally Makarov threw whatever he could at him, finally bringing the boy to his senses. Natsu instantly fell back with his hands over his face trying to cover the tears that were edging there way out.
"I need to leave." was all Natsu said before sitting back up
Makarov was the first to act as he stopped Natsu by putting a hand on his shoulder.
"You know you're safe here, right?"
The boy nodded
"Then why leave?" Makarov quietly asked trying to be as comforting as he could be "Mira, grab some water, please."
Mira nodded and left the room, leaving behind Natsu, Makarov and another women.
"I.. I've hurt people.." Natsu was shaking and his voice was weak
"Erza, can you get Wendy? I want to see if she help heal these scars" Erza agreed.
"I know who you are." Makarov said while taking his hand off Natsu's shoulder.
"You and a group of other slaughtered the people in a village I was staying at."
Natsu's eyes widened
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be, I know how the king was with you and the others. You didn't know what was right or what was wrong, you were trained to kill just like the others. Its tragic and I miss my friends and family but I made new friends here, started a guild where all are accepted. Even you."
"I don't belong here, I'm dark. I've been corrupt for so long all I know is pain, I hate it; But its who I am. Not only was I trained by the king to kill people, I'm pretty sure I also picked up demonic powers as well."
"How is that even possible? You said you've been living outside the walls, how do you have an abilities at all?" Intrigued the Master sat down and started to listen to what Natsu had to tell him, from whatever memory he has.
"I see.."
But before Makarov could ask anything else, Mira, Erza and Wendy entered the room.
Natsu showed Wendy the scars that traced his body and left nothing pure.
Everyone looked at him with horror, Natsu was still young yet he's been through more than anyone.
Wendy shook her head, saying there wasn't much she could do. Natsu forced a smile and told her it was ok, and thanks for trying.
"I just wanted to thank you guys for the help, I think I'll be going now.."
But before he could leave the room Erza instantly grabbed him by the shoulder and threw him back against the wall.
Makarov instantly sweat dropped as did Mira and Wendy.
"You will be staying here for the night. And tomorrow you can think of what your doing, but for now Ill watch you and make sure you don't go crazy again."
The Master agreed and left Natsu and Erza alone, at least he won't be going anywhere. Makarov thought.
Natsu sat where he was thrown for the rest of the night, avoiding any temptation of sleep.
"I'm fine, you know. You don't really have to watch me.." Natsu said cautiously but also sincerely.
Its not like I can fall asleep anyways...
"I don't want my guild burning down.. Thank you very much, besides by the time I go to bed someone else can watch you until I return. Besides, I thought maybe you'd wanna talk a little and vent.. If you want" Erza eyed him with a smile on her face..
Natsus eyes widened and he became a bit fidgety "I don't deserve this, I deserve to be hated."
"Nobody deserves to be hated Natsu.."
"I – I'm sorry, I just don't feel like talking.." he sounded disappointed, because he was. Finally he had the chance to talk to someone and he's to afraid to tell her about himself.. 'If I tell her, she'll hate me.. Makarov is older he can somewhat sympathize with me.. But this girl, shes young and I highly doubt shes ever had to go through anything too tragic'.
BOOM, end of the chapter.
I hope you guys enjoyed it, I'm still trying to write longer chapters but yea.. Anyways Thank you for reading and please right a review, favorite? Hell even follow!
Just to clear up the last part a bit, Natsu told Makarov a little of his history. Not all of it, mainly because he can't remember and secondly he doesn't want to be hated even more.