Welcome everyone to a new chapter of this little story of mine.
Woah, I'm really surprised by all the attention this fic has gotten in just a week. And it has only 10k! It really makes me happy since it's proof that my writing has gotten better from the so-awful-days when my grammar sucked.
But now? I think that I can be a little proud of all of my progress. Anyway, to answer some questions.
ActionTReaction:
Nah, doing it like that would be poor writing.
Blackdrake:
Quite a lot of crazy ideas you have there. I like them. And if he is a demon or not? Only time will tell. XD
thefullbringer:
I agree, a harem would not make sense. And I'm not really sure about pairing, but even I who's writing, find the couple really cute as well. Having multiple options on the other hand is something I'm not against though.
wolfking:
Can't say much about Zeref, but he is playing his part somewhere out there. But I think making an elaborate plot in just one chapter is too rush, so that would take me more chapters. And no, it wasn't Mard Geer.
Gostrick:
Thanks. Yes I will continue writing this story. But I will never give my stories away! They are mine!
In any case, please enjoy the chapter!
The Choices we Make
"Thank you Officer, I'll take it from here."
"No problem, All Might. Just make sure he doesn't cause any more trouble."
"I'll make sure if that. Isn't that right, young Dragneel?"
Reassured the No.1 Hero as he rested his hand on the young teen's shoulder. Natsu could feel a slight squeeze coming from there.
It was an indirect way of telling him to go along with his words.
The pinkette huffed in annoyance, but the sudden tightness of the man's grip forced him to control himself.
"Yes, I…I will."
If the police officer was convinced or not by Natsu's weak reply, it was left unknown. The officer just shrugged before leaving the two alone.
All Might resisted the urge to sigh in relief as both he Natsu stepped out of the Police Department's main doors.
"I'm glad to see you are doing alright. I must admit, when you first told me you that you got yourself arrested, I couldn't help but fear for the worst. But I'm relief to know that that wasn't the case."
Natsu nodded at first, but stopped almost immediately. He was confused by the hero's odd choice of words.
"How so? Did you thought I committed a crime or something?
Sweat suddenly began to roll down All Might's face, but the symbol of peace didn't lose his composure and quickly responded by waving his hand in a dismissing manner.
"O-Of course not! I can guarantee you that it was nothing more than a silly thought, so don't trouble yourself with that right now, young Dragneel."
That was his reply. But in reality, All Might was internally screaming at himself for letting that thought slip from his mouth.
"Eh… In any case, now that we are alone, is there anything that you would like to tell me, young Dragneel?"
"Tell you something? Like what?"
"I don't know, how about the fact that you got arrested in the first place?"
"Oh…"
Well, that makes sense.
Resting his hands on his hips, All Might continue.
"I heard that you were attacked. But there's no trace of any other person being there besides you. Would you mind explaining me that too?"
Natsu already knew that this was coming and that there was no way he could avoid his questions.
Well, he did helped him out in paying for all the damages he caused during his fight, so he kind of owes him one for that.
"Fine, but… Can we talk somewhere else? Somewhere more private?"
An odd request, but one that All Might has no problem on granting.
"Very well."
A few minutes later. Devaron Park…
"So this person who attacked you had a Quirk that allowed him to control the mist? I guess that explains why nobody saw him."
All Might told the pink-haired teen seating next him on a bench. He had a hand resting under his chin as he thought over this new information.
"But it still leaves the question as to why were you his target. What did he have to gain from attacking you?"
Sending the pinkette a short glance, it was easy to see that the symbol of peace was expecting him to answer that. Natsu's eyes slowly drifted to the ground.
He didn't feel very comfortable sharing this much information with All Might, but it was very likely that if he refused to answer to his questions, it would only make the hero push for information even more.
He didn't know All Might personally, but Natsu was proud of how good his instincts were when it comes to judging the character of people.
So what were his instincts telling him about All Might? They were telling him that he was the type of guy who would often get into other people's business without being asked.
"I don't know what he wanted but… I think I know who send him."
The eyes of his attacker appeared on his mind once more, causing Natsu to frown.
Those eyes.
All Might raised an eyebrow at this in surprise before smiling.
"You do? Then why didn't you say so before? Tell me his name so I can go take this villain to justice as soon possible! So do not worry any…"
"I… I think it was my brother."
The smile in All Might's face vanished completely as soon as he heard those words.
Did… Did I heard thing right?
He couldn't help but question himself.
The situation turned out to be much more complicated than what the No.1 Hero originally thought.
Unknown Location…
"Master..."
The man spoke as he kneeled in front of a black dressed figure.
The figure in question had his back turned and was currently working on what one could only guess was a body lying on top of an operation table.
Nothing but a bright light above the table illuminated the dark room. Which as far as the eye could see, it was filled with lots of medical equipment.
"I…I am sorry Master, I failed to eliminate my target as you ordered me to. He was much more stronger than what I first anticipated, and the authorities were already on their way. I had no other option but to retreat."
The figure paused for a moment, almost as if thinking over his words before resuming on what he was doing.
It was hard to tell, but if someone watched closely, one could tell that the man was sweating under his hood.
"Do not trouble yourself with that, Kalingo. It was never my intention for you to succeed, but to test how strong he has become."
"I…I see."
"But if you would have somehow managed to eliminate him, then we wouldn't be having this conversation. I would have just killed you right there where you stand."
Kalingo could not help but nervously swallow after hearing that. His master was as merciless as ever.
Taking his blood-soaked gloves off, the figure took a small towel from the side of the table and used it to wipe his hands clean.
"In any case, this one is almost ready, so I better rest for a bit. Overworking has never been good for the body, especially now that I no longer posses an immortal one."
"Wise words, master."
Putting the towel on the side, his master turned around before smiling in content.
"Now then, why don't you tell me about your encounter with my brother? I'm sure he must have left you with quite the impression."
"Yes, Lord Zeref."
Devaron Park…
"Are… Are you sure about this?"
Natsu nodded, much to All Might's dismay.
"I…I see."
To think that young Dragneel's own brother would send someone to attack him. The symbol of peace could only wonder just what reason could his own sibling have behind such actions.
Bringing harm to one's own flesh and blood was one of the most despicable acts of villainy a person could ever do.
"I have no way to tell, but I think that my brother may be closer than what I first thought. He may be even here in Japan for all I know."
All Might crossed his arms in a reflective manner. This certainly was a lot to take in, but even so that still leaves a very important question.
"That's an interesting thing to think of, young Dragneel. But what are you planning to do about it?"
"Me? I'm going to find my idiot brother and bring him back, even if he doesn't want to! I don't care if I have to break a few bones to do so!"
If Zeref was playing around there somewhere while also creating more of his so called demons, than it would definitely take more than a few kind words to go through that thick head of his.
Having heard that last comment, the No.1 Hero could not help but ask.
"Your bones or his?"
"Does it matter?"
All Might sweat dropped at this.
He really doesn't stop to think things through, does he?
Still, he has let this situation run out of control for far too long and it was now time to put a stop to it.
To have a child running around town with a very destructive Quirk while looking blindly for his older brother? That was a recipe for disaster.
He could not allow such a young boy to continue on this path. It was not only his job, but his responsibility as a Pro Hero to dealt with this situation now before it was too late.
"You know I cannot let you do that, right young Dragneel?"
Now it was Natsu's turn to be surprised by the hero's sudden statement.
"What…?"
"Vigilantism or any other kind of unauthorized use of one's Quirk is forbidden by the law. If everything that you said about your brother is true and he does in fact send that person after you, then it's safe to assume that your encounter with him will not be a peaceful one."
Looking at the shocked expression on Natsu's face, All Might could not prevent a small sensation of guilt from crawling inside him for doing this. But this was necessary. If only for the sake of this young boy's future.
"I'm sorry to say this, but continuing on this search of yours is not healthy. Just stop and consider for a moment, what will happen if you start another fight like the one you just had a few hours ago? People could get hurt if they are caught in the crossfire. And when the heroes arrive and arrest you like before, what do you think will happen to you?"
All Might let his words sink in. He knew they may be harsh, but this had to be said.
"You will not be able to find your brother if you get yourself labeled as a villain, young Dragneel. I'm telling you this as a friend, please desist from pursuing this reckless quest of yours."
Nothing but silence came after he said those words.
Natsu stood in place with his head down, his pink-locks obstructing the sight of his face and making it impossible to know what he was thinking.
He may look calm in the exterior, but in the inside, Natsu's blood was boiling in anger.
"How… How dare you say that!"
He yelled at All Might as he stood up from the bench. His face showing nothing but pure anger.
"You are asking me to abandon my family just because of something as stupid as that heroes and villains crap!? I don't care about how people see me or even if you heroes try to stop me! I will burn you all if I have too, but I will never give up on my only family! You hear me!?"
All Might was taken back by the sudden outburst that the pinkette you had.
He… He really doesn't care about anything other than his family, doesn't he?
In any other situation he would have praised the young boy for his strong conviction. But right now? He found himself at a lost of words.
Just what is he suppose to say to a declaration like that?
Even so, his words have basically proven his suspicions on how delicate the situation with young Dragneel really is. All Might knew that there was only one thing he could do to prevent this situation from leading into a catastrophe.
The No.1 Hero allowed a moment to pass so the pink-haired boy could calm down on his own before he spoke once more.
"Fighting will only take you so far, young Dragneel, especially in a society like ours where one can find all sorts of heroes in almost every corner of the street. I can tell you that the way you are choosing to do things isn't the right one."
Natsu's eyes widened for a moment. He was about to retort at the symbol of peace's words when…
"But…"
Natsu stopped.
"What if I told you there is another way for you to look for your brother without breaking the law?"
Two months later. U.A. High School…
Natsu resisted the urge to sigh as he walked through the giant front gates of the U.A. Academy.
"This is such a pain."
He complained as he pulled the collar of his shirt under his new uniform. It was even more uncomfortable to wear than the one from his previous school.
Well, at least I'm allowed to wear my scarf now.
Leaving that aside, the pinkette couldn't help but grunt as he remembered the words All Might said to him a few months ago.
…one of the reasons we heroes are allowed to use or Quirks in public is due to or Hero License…
Basically, as much as he hates the idea, if he wants to go look for his brother without having the heroes coming after his ass, he will have to become a hero himself.
Is that what you call ironic?
Too lost on his own thoughts wondering if it was ironic or not, Natsu was no longer aware of where he was going until he felt himself bumping against somebody else.
Hearing a sudden yelp, the pinkette was quick to react and grabbed whoever he bumped into before that person could hit the ground.
"Sorry, I didn't see where I was going."
Natsu apologized as he helped him get back on his feet.
"N-No, it's alright. It…it was also my fault for getting too distracted."
"Is that so? Good to know. Name's Natsu by the way."
He introduced himself before taking a closer look at the person in question. He was a boy that seemed to be around his same age as well.
"G-Good to meet you, N-Natsu-san! My…my name is Midoriya Izuku."
Natsu only raised an eyebrow at this.
He found it a little weird for the boy to act this nervous around him, but Natsu decided to pay it no mind.
"Izuku uh?"
"Y-Yes."
They hardly met, but it seemed that they were already at first name basis by pure accident.
In any case, the day was only starting, and so was Natsu Dragneel's life at the hero academy.
CHAPTER END
So there you have it guys, Natsu is going to UA. But before anybody calls me out, I will not. I repeat. I WILL NOT change the main story. At least not anything that can be considered important.
If anything, the MHA main story line is just a setting for the main plot of this story. This is a story about family after all.
So yeah, Natsu will have relations with many characters, but the main MHA story line isn't about Natsu, it's about Deku. This story's focus is on a different take where Natsu and Deku's story happen alongside each other, have some connections between one another, but are completely different.
In any case, Zeref has finally revealed himself and confirming it now. Yes, there are demons in this story. A few will be OC, but in all honesty, I never liked OC's in stories, so I can guarantee you guys that they will be a small part of this story and will have nothing mayor aside from being some goons for the main characters to dealt with.
Sorry for those people who wanted me to take Zeref on a different way, but if you continue reading this story, you will realize that things are not what you think. Anyway, I will not go depth into this, but rest assured that Zeref isn't a random choice I make to have in this story just to have him as an opposing antagonist for Natsu. Remember that this is a story about family.
Fun fact.
Zeref is a scientist. He created the R-System for the Tower of Heaven. He invented the Eclipse Gate. And I always saw the Etherious as a product of science and nothing to do with magic. So in a way, you could say that they are literally a creation of their own.
I also hope you people can understand Natsu's reason for accepting the recommendation and deciding to go to U.A. It was something I gave a lot of consideration when building this story, so I hope you guys are alright with it. Working in this part was one of the main reason why it took me so long to upload.
And before anybody ask, Devaron is a Star Wars planet. XD
In any case, please don't forget to tell me what you guys think. Constructive criticism is more than welcome and please don't be afraid to share any ideas you guys may have.
Having said that, I wish you all a good day!
