Hey guys, so sorry that this is sooo late. First my job has me working alot and I only have this week off really; second i've been playing Fire Emblem: Awakening and Devil Survivor 1 and 2 and watching the anime but heres the fourth chapter of Poisoned Flames I hope you like.~

Chapter 4:

「 Natsu's POV」

When we made it to the River's Cafe we were welcomes by a busty female with strawberry blonde hair and ash gray colore eyes. She wore a black-and-white waitress outfit. She looked at both of us and smiled brightly, reminded me of Mirajane's smile; I started to feel home sick when I remembered her and everyone but the feeling went away when I remembered them ignoring me, Happy leaving me all alone.

" Hello you two.~" She called as she looked at us, " You two must be our new employees well welcome to the River's Cafe.~"

" Thanks I'm Haruka Orihara and thats Rin Asuka and yes we're new here." Cobra tried to introduce and like I said tried. She talked really loud which reminded me of Fairy Tail; which got me missing my old home.

" EXCUSE ME!" I screamed which everyone looked at us and the blonde became quiet, " S-sorry everyone." I apologized as everyone went back to what they were doing.

" Sorry I know I was rambling on and being too loud; I'm River Fudo and I'm the owner of this lovely cafe. It's great to finally meet you Haru-chan and Rinny-chan!~" River said as I glared at the nickname but let it slide for now, " Ok you two we got your uniforms ready but you two must want to head home and rest from your trip and come in tomorrow. Enjoy the sights and stuff you two should go to Rose Garden it's so beautiful and a good sight for couples to go to." She added as me and Cobra blushed.

" We're not a couple." Cobra said with a slight blush.

" Sure you two are; you two were so cute holding hands." She exclaimed as we looked at each other, " I'll stop picking on you two. Jasper can you bring their uniforms." She called as a male with short silver hair nodded and walked off only to come back a moment later with our clothes.

" Thank you." I thanked as she smiled. The both of us then walked out and headed off to find our new place. We had crossed over the golden bridge and looked around seeing there wasn't as much people which I knew was Cobra's kind of place. I kind of liked it, I wasn't use to having so little people here in one place. I wondered how River's Cafe was still going but then I remembered when Travelers come here they probably stop here and get food there. I glanced over at Cobra who was looking around and I smiled softly at relaxed and peaceful he looked. Once we finally found the place; we saw it was a big house that looked like it had an upstairs. We walked inside and saw how big the living room was which was connected to the kitchen and the dining room. The Kitchen was just as big and there was a bedroom - on the bottom floor - which had a bathroom that had a small tub and a shower. I began to walk upstairs while Cobra checked out the bottom stairs and saw there was about two rooms that were connected by one door. While a bathroom was next door with a big tub that reminded me as a hot tub it even had the jets and stuff that one has; it also had a shower.

" This is a big house." The poison Dragonslayer said amazed as he walked upstairs joining me in the room.

" It is did Ash set this up for us?" I asked as Cobra nodded.

" Yeah. He probably has alot of money saved and he wanted to make sure we were prepared." The Maroon haired man said.

" I see." I said setting our uniforms on the bed, " There are three bedrooms the one downstairs can be yours or just a storage if you want? I want this one." I said looking around.

" I'll have the one next door or I can share with you?~" Cobra smirked as I blushed madly.

" I-I mean we could. . ." I said.

" I'm just joking Natsu. If you don't like it then just tell me don't agree." Cobra said crossing his arms.

" It's ok I mean it truely. I mean we've kissed, d-done other things and slept beside each other its alright." I said.

" So does this make you the Housewife?"

" Come again?" I asked.

" You're the more feminine one between the two of us; sure you got your muscles but your looks make you look real feminine." Cobra explained as I blushed.

" W-well I wouldn't say i'm feminine." I pouted as Cobra wrapped his arms around my waist, I could feel his hot breath against my neck; I blushed and bit my lip.

" See, you blush alot." Cobra pointed out as I stuck my tongue out at him.

" I-I do not."

" You're doing it now Natsu." Cobra said.

" Y-you're just mean teasing me!" I cried as he snickered.

" Sorry." He apologized jokingly.

" I don't you really are." I said crossing my arms.

" I am. Come on why don't we go sightseeing?" He asked as I looked at him and nodded.

" First let's change clothes I don't think I wanna go around wearing this since we've been wearing them for awhile." I said.

" There's already clothes in the closets and they seemed to be able to fit the both of us." Cobra said looking at the closest.

" Let's just find something to wear for now." I said, grabbing a white collared shirt with a red string to wrap around the collar. I also grabbed a black jacket and black pants, and grabbed my scarf and wrapped his around my waist under the jacket so it didn't look weird. Cobra grabbed a black shirt and black pants and wore a white jacket over it. He also had a cross necklace which reminded me of Gray alittle bit.

" Ready to go?" The maroon haired male asked as I nodded and we walked out, " Where do you wanna start looking?"

" Umm how about we walk around to see what there all is and then go to the Rose Garden?" I suggested as he shrugged and nodded.

" Alright well we already know about River's Cafe and I really don't wanna go back in there to have big mouth in there running it." He said as I chuckled.

" Atleast she's friendly Haru." I commented feeling the foreign name hit my tongue.

" True but that annoys me I can somehow handle you and only you Rin." He said as I smiled, " Come on let's go."

We walked town for abit seeing they had alot of stuff here. A small marketplace, a clothes store many other places to eat, as well as a ice cream place, and many other places. We crossed the bridge and viewed the other side of the town which had a hot spring, River's Cafe, a dango place, and many more. I had to admit Cobra picked a good place to start over at and. . .hopefully it wouldn't get ruined. I stopped and knew Cobra looked back to see what was wrong.

" Rin what's wrong?" He asked.

" W-what. . .what if they find us here?" I asked looking at him.

" They won't I promise, besides they don't like the Magic Council here, because the council has failed to protect them and help them in the pass the same as the Kingdom. They support the Holy Castle and only that. The Holy Castle has protected the people and this town as well as the Black Rose Dragon. From what I've heard the Dragon was hurt by a battle with another dragon and a young woman named Mana came and healed her wounds and so The dragon vowed to protect the town that saved her life." Cobra explained.

" Ah I see and she's been here ever since." I said.

" Why dont we go to the Rose Garden it's starting to get late and we can just relax there." Cobra suggested as I nodded.

「 Erza's POV」

When we came back we had figured out that Gajeel, Levy, Wendy, Carla, and Panterlily was looking near Mt. Hakobe and we might know more when they come back. Everyone, especially Happy was eager to find the Fire Dragonslayer and bring him home. We heard the doors opens and saw Gajeel's team walk in. Everyone turned to them waiting for them to speak.

" We smelled a stale scent of Natsu in the Desert Region - a place known as Desert Village, but we lost it there because of the sandstorm." Gajeel said.

" Desert Village is known for it's sandstorms and they don't really like the Kingdom or the Magic Council. It's sad back then during the old times when they were a Nomadic Tribe they would ask for help and food but was denied such." Levy explained

" We believe he went farther through the desert and well we can't go without supplies." Wendy said.

" Yeah." Carla agreed.

" There is a place known as Mysterious Canyon. Why it's call that I never know buy we have to cross the mountains first. I don't think Natsu would have gone that way." Pantherlily said.

" I see." I said thinking.

" Did you ask anyone in Desert Village if they've seen him?" Mirajane suggested.

" We couldn't get there because of the storm I don't think Natsu would've been able to get there." The black exceed said crossing his arms.

" There's one other thing." Gajeel said as we all looked at him, " We believe he is traveling with someone we caught whiff of their smell but I don't recognize it and she believes she knows but can't remember."

" Sorry." Wendy apologize.

" No need to be sorry. Atleast we know a few things. He's somewhere around there and it's a big desert so it would take some time to search there." I said.

「 Natsu's POV」

We finally made it to Rose Garden after getting lost so many times and asking people where it was. It had alot of flowers which I understood where it got it's name from. The wind was blowing some of the petals away and it felt good. I was about to go find a spot to sit and watch the sunset when Cobra stopped me, " What's wrong?" I asked looking at him.

" I hear a girl." he said as I looked around to see a girl, who could be younger than Wendy sitting on the ground doing something. She had short wavy red hair; and wore a black-and-red stripe turtleneck shirt with sleeves and a black hoodie that resembles rabbit's ears, she also had black shorts and no shoes.

" Lalalala." The girl sang as she kept on doing what she was doing, " This would be a good present for Black Rose Dragon." She said.

" Wait a minute. . .that girl is a Dragonslayer." I said as the girl looked up at us.

" W-who are you two?" She asked.

" I'm Nat - Rin Asuka and that's Haruka Orihara and you are?" I asked.

" Rose." She said, " Are you two here to hurt me or my Mother?"

" No we're not I was raised by a dragon too we both use dragonslayer magic well. . .use to." I said.

" Rin what the hell?" Cobra whispered.

" I'm sorry." I apologized.

" It is ok my child they do not mean harm." I heard a a tornado of roses appeared around us and we saw a black dragon that had roses connected to it's body. The girl turned to the giant dragon, " I promise young one. That one is the son of Igneel and that one is his friend." She said.

" H-how did you?" Cobra asked.

" I remember seeing you two from the Crocus incident. I would have gone to help but a spell has me bound here, besides i'm already dead." She said.

" D-dead?" Me and the young girl said.

" Yes I was killed long ago by Achnologia. He tried attacking this place and I guarded and protected it with my life. Years later I took in Rose and taught her my magic. My body is slowly fading and with my remaining life force I plan on sacrificing myself and turning my body into Lacrima and entering her body." Black Rose Dragon explained.

" To make her a third generation slayer like those two from Sabertooth." Cobra said as the dragon nodded.

" Yes and I want you two to please take care of her. I don't trust her alone in this world."

" Well Haruka?" I said looking at the maroon haired male.

" Alright I guess I mean we are starting over." Cobra said as I smiled.

" Thank you so much. I don't know why you two left and are starting over but I will not question why. I'm sorry you have to figure this all out Rose and I wish you best and I love you." The black rose dragon said as she began to glow and disappeared into Rose's body.

" So you two are taking care of me now?" Rose asked as I looked at her and smiled.

" Yes and don't worry about Haru he may look tough but he can be sweet." I said and laughed.

" Me sweet hah!" Cobra said crossing his arms.

" Come on let's head home." I said as the two nodded and we headed home.