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Chapter 4

A Dragon Falls

Sleeping in the bodies of their children for many years was the only choice the mighty dragons had. It was the only way to prevent them from turning into a horrible beast like Acnologia.

Igneel longed for the day he would have the chance to face the Dragon King, with the hope of defeating him, once and for all, bringing his terrifying reign to an end. However, he never knew how weak he would be after finally awakening from within Natsu.

"You seem to be losing your edge, Fire Dragon." Acnologia finally spoke.

"Believe me, I'm just getting started." Igneel, focusing again on the fight, swung his massive tail around, hitting the Dark Dragon's side, earning a roar of pain.

"Why you…" The Dragon King growled. In response, he flung hand hitting Igneel under his head, making him grunt in pain. He knew that each time he was hit, he would grow weaker and weaker, insuring his loss. He knew he had to do something quick.

"Fire Dragon Roar." Fire spat out of his mouth heading towards Acnologia's direction like a bullet, not time to escape. The fire engulfed his body, barely making him visible. Igneel grinned at his victorious attack, but the evil dragon, totally unfazed, flew upwards and away from his line of fire. "He is a bigger pest than I remember." He mumbled to himself.

"You should have stayed in your little prison of a bug you call your son, Igneel." Acnologia roared in the distance. Using the potential energy from his height, he swirm down at high speed, colliding into Igneel. That impact was took every little ounce of energy Igneel had in him. "You won't survive this either way, why bother wasting my time?"

Igneel, as well as the other dragon's knew that they would all eventually die. They had been dead for many years now. The only thing that was keeping them alive was being inside of their children, having them live for them. Preventing them from straying away from their humanity. Watch them grow into wonderful dragon slayers that they knew they would be. It pained him to see his young son, feel alone and afraid, longing to see his father again. He was happy that Natsu never thought that he abandoned him. He didn't need to know why he wasn't there by his side. He only had intentions of finding him just so he can be with him again. However, he was regretful of his choice to leave without warning, seeing as how he spent the last seven years looking for him. But he had found Fairy Tail, he found a family and friends, he went on countless adventures, living life to the fullest. He pictured in his mind the small and playful Natsu smiling and laughing, and the strong and independent Natsu that he is to this day. He smiled at the sweet memory. Suddenly, pain surged through his body. He snapped out of reality again and saw Acnologia in the distance with his mouth open wide. Horror found his eyes as he looked down and saw that half his body had been completely blown off, most possibly by his terrifying dragon roar.

The mighty dragon began to fall still having the image of his beloved son in his mind. He then felt a large hand grab his throat, preventing his from falling any further. Before him, Acnologia was staring at him with his cold dead eyes. "It seems like this is the end for you Igneel, King of the Flames." he growled.

"For me it might be, but the war is not over yet." He raised his remaining hand with what little power he had and grabbed his firmly. "I've trained him well. He will stop you." he coughed.

"That puny human you call a dragon slayer? He is no more." Igneel's eyes shot open in total disbelief. "That is right. Without his father in him anymore, he has succumed to the darkness. He is E.N.D. Now, without you in my way, I only have one more obstacle to ride of to ensure my reign over this world." He roared.

Igneel, with no other though in his mind, bit into Acnologia's arm, and with all of his might, ripped it off. The Dragon King let out a roar of pain and it echoed throughout the area, crumbling any buildings that were still left standing. The Flame Dragon King once again began to fall, slowly losing his vision, only this time, he knew it was going to be permanent. Before he completely blacks out, Igneel looked to his right and saw a young man that he wished he would never see again. E.N.D. The demon that took over his son's body was standing in the near distance, looking up at him with an expressionless face. "I'm sorry I was not able...to protect you, my son… I only wished we could… go back… to how it used… to be." A loud thud was created as his lifeless body crashed into the ground.

"That bastard Igneel!" Acnologia, once again roared in pain as he flew in the air. "How dare he!" He looked down at the lifeless body of the once beloved Flame Dragon King, slowly disappearing into the air. Aggravated he could not inflict revenge on him anymore, he looked over to where a young man was standing looking over to his dead foster father. Recognizing him immediately, anger started to boil within him. A moment later, the young man raised his head and looked in his direction, still with a blank expression on his face. Even though not intimidating, a slight sense of fear struck Acnologia. "The boy is right there, yet I am in no condition to face him now!" After a moment of hesitation, Acnologia finally was able to focus once again and immediately started flying away in the opposite direction. "You knew what you were doing after all, Igneel. No matter. I will rule this world and no one is going to stop me."

Smaller than small bonus chapter!

I've got to say, I never really thought I had it in me to write this chapter, and in such a short period of time.

I know some of you might think: "Igneel would never keep his mind off a fight. He would never lose like that... etc."

I was just trying to get the caring Father emotion. Igneel was gonna die anyway, and despite knowing that, he was still thinking about Natsu till the end. I was thinking of not having him blasted to death and have Acnologia keep his hand, but I think a little tragedy fits well. Plus I don't know what to do with Acnologia right now so I'm dismissing him for the time being.

Anyway. Glad you guys enjoy my story, hopefully this didn't ruin the whole thing. Thanks for believing in me and trusting my decisions. I read all of your reviews every time I get a wonderful e-mail from you guys. It means a lot to me.

I know some of you just want to get back to the main story and see what is happening with Nastu and Lucy, but fear not! It will be revealed in the next chapter!

Stick around!

-Avgi