What's up guys? Sorry about the update. You know how it goes with Writers block. It's annoying, and also why I have five stories running at the same time. How's it going? I hope all has been good. A few more will come out. I want to get this story's length to that of my other stories, or around it at least. You know, one of the annoying things I find are those people who review as guests and try to criticize other's works. I've seen it in others works, which in my opinion are quite good, and one of my own. Are they just chickens or do they not know? And if you don't like a story, don't criticize every chapter, just leave it. that's what I do. I see no reason to say rude things. Anyway, on with the chapter! Oh, do you guys like Blink- 182? I was listening to their songs and albums as I wrote this.

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Do you guys want a slow burn, or kinda go fast and messy? It's not super important which one. I just want to know so I can plan.

More Important! There are some adult themes including mention of suicide and death. If you aren't up to handle it, skip it. It'll be after they finish dinner or whatever. I don't condone this in anyway, none of it. DON'T COMMIT SUICIDE DON'T HARM YOURSELF. STAY ALIVE, FOR YOURSLEF AND THOSE AROUND YOU. IN NO WAY DO I CONDONE THIS AT ALL. DON'T DO IT! IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT, TALK TO ME IF YOU WANT. Just don't do it. I'll listen, and despite the fact that we don't know each other. I'll be here to listen. Trust me.

Natsu, Erza, Mira, and Lucy were walking back to the guild, as they were on the outskirts of Magnolia. Gray was god knows where, probably still trying to hide from Mira's punishment which he didn't know wasn't going to happen, well, not to him at least. Natsu noted a strange smell as soon as they were within a mile of Magnolia. Everything was going fine, until they reached the guildhall at least. Giant iron spikes ran the guildhall, and everything was destroyed. Someone popped their head up through the wreckage. It was Gray.

"Took you guys long enough. Apparently," Gray said before jerking his thumb back towards the guildhall, "It's been like this for at least a few days now."

"Were we gone that long?" Natsu asked cluelessly.

"Nope. Must have happened as soon as we left," Gray said.

"I agree with Gray. We didn't see this when we had left," Erza stated.

"Let's go talk to the master," Mira said.

Natsu watched as the other three walked off to talk to Makarov. He had smelled something as he had gotten near Magnolia. Natsu walked up to the metal bars and ran his hand along one. He noticed the smell intensified as he got closer.

"Dragon slayer magic," Natsu said to himself before running to follow his friends.

"We aren't going to do anything children," Makarov said.

"But they destroyed our guildhall," Gray complained.

"I agree with Gray, Master. We can't just le them walk over us like we're nothing," Mira said.

"Look. Nothing happened. Nobody was hurt, this is the end of this conversation!" Makarov yelled before downing the glass of alcohol next to him.

"Fine. Natsu, just remember what you have to do," Mira said.

"Yeah, five. I got it," Natsu said before leaving.

Natsu walked around for a bit, wondering what to do until five. He didn't really have anything to do. Natsu glanced at his clothes. He didn't really need new clothes. He could always just change these ones into whatever he needed. Natsu rushed off to do some training. Only using fire dragon slayer magic was getting boring. While it was the easiest to use, and the strongest, he felt like his others needed some work.

A few hours passed before Natsu came out of the forest. He took a quick dip into the spring next to where he was training and cleaned off. If Erza wasn't lying to him, and she never did, he needed to be presentable.

"Hmm… Human fashion. Let's see. My current clothes wouldn't be good enough. I'll just steal a jacket and pants from Gray. He never wears them anyway," Natsu said to himself before running off to where Gray lived.

Natsu arrived at Gray's house a minute or two later, as it was fairly near the forest. Natsu didn't bother knocking and strolled right in. Natsu saw an open door with a bed poking out rom a corner. Natsu slipped in, opened the dresser and grabbed a black jacket and black pants along with a red button up. Did he need a tie? Best take one even if he didn't.

Natsu threw on the clothes and ran to where Mira lived. He glanced at one of the street clocks.

"Fifteen minutes. I'll wait… five? Five more minutes before I knock," Natsu muttered before sitting down on a bench. Natsu passed the time by using his magic. He created a small ball of fire and bounced it. It left small scorch marks everywhere it bounced. Five minutes passed before Natsu knew it.

Natsu stood up and walked over to the door and knocked. A few seconds later, Natsu heard steps and the door swung open.

"Uh Erza, why are you here?" Natsu asked.

"No reason. Wait here, Mira will be down in a second," Erza said.

Natsu waited for a bit. It didn't take long. Natsu was still confused. Sixteen years away from human civilization will do that to a person. Natsu knew exactly what to do in dragon culture, just not… you know. His people's culture. The humans and mages. It was odd, he could literally go out and kill dragons, but was lost in the ways of taking someone out on a date.

The pink haired teen heard the door open and looked over. Mira stepped out and walked over to him.

"Natsu," Mira said slowly. Natsu was just the tinniest bit scared, only the smallest fraction of him, just a little, miniscule part of him was scared. Actually, that was a flat out lie, Natsu was scared out of his mind. He was supposed to do something, but what? He had to say something.

"You look nice?" Natsu asked. It was at this point that Natsu realized that he should have followed Gray's advice and written what to say on his hand.

"Thanks," Mira said, ignoring Natsu's utter confusion.

"Oh thank god, she didn't notice it," Natsu muttered Natsu quietly.

"So Natsu, where are we going?" Mira asked.

Luckily, Igneel had prepare him for that exact line, there was always a good way to solve that question. In all honesty, he had no idea where to go, but that was where Igneel's advice came in. Ask her best friend to handle the stuff. Get her to do the reservations and pick the place. So Natsu did exactly that, and asked Erza.

"You know that small place near the outside of town that has really good steak?" Natsu asked. According to Erza, Mira loved steak.

"Yeah, is that where we are going?" Mira asked with a hint of what Natsu thought was hopefulness.

"Maybe," Natsu said, "After, we're going on a walk, maybe something else if it's not too late."

The rest of dinner that day came without a hitch, (Wish we could all say the same thing about our lives) and after, Mira and Natsu went on their walk.

"Mira?" Natsu asked.

"Yeah?"

"When did you lose your magic?" Natsu asked slowly.

"When my sister died," Mira said.

"Lisanna right?" Natsu asked, and upon seeing Mira's face decided to drop it until a later date, "What do you plan on doing with our life?"

"I don't know anymore. Probably spend the rest of my days at the guild, continue to do jobs until something happens, or I run out of time I guess," Mira said.

"That's sad, you're biding your time until you die," Natsu said.

"Yeah? So what? It's not like anybody really cares," Mira said.

"Bullshit, there are plenty of people who care about you. Erza, Gray, Lucy, Makarov, Gildarts, Elfman, me. Lot's of people care," Natsu said, "And if you truly think that nobody cares, just end it, not your life, but your time at the guild. Leave, don't come back. If you are sure that nobody cares, leave. You'll only hurt yourself and us by staying. You know that?"

"How many of those people actually know me?" Mira asked, "If they cared, they'd get to know me."

"If you're talking about that list, it's a flat out lie to say that nobody knows you. Every one of them knows you. Maybe I don't, but I'm trying right?" Natsu said, "Come one. People do care. I care, Makarov cares, Erza cares, Elfman cares, we all care."

"Just drop it," Mira said.

"No. Your plans for the future are basically working until you die. It's basically the same as not living. You sit around, take a job, go home, go back, take a job. It doesn't help anyone, it doesn't help you, or the guild. You do nothing beneficial 'cause while you are doing the same thing, going on jobs for the guild, you only hurt the people in it. You might as well just die now. It wouldn't change anything, either way. You just hurt people, more and more. Change what you do with your life."

"Let's go back."

"Fine, but we're not done," Natsu said.

Natsu walked with Mira back to her house. After a few goodbyes, Natsu left. He headed back home, or would have, but another peculiar scent caught his attention. It was fresh, as in a few minutes fresh. Natsu slightly picked up the pace, rughing towards the direction of the scent. Natsu arrived at a small square in town, with one large tree, and three bodies strung up on it.