Dracoheart chapter 7

Disclaimer I do not own fairy tail or its wonderful characters it belongs to hiro mashima. And just a reminder this story is rated M it has smut, violence, swearing and strong themes. It's a mix of hurt/comfort, romance, adventure ect.

" talking"

' thinking'

"spoken in dragon tounge"

Warning spoiler: I'm using the idea/concept of the 400 year plan. But I'm changing it. Also I'm not making Zeref evil. Or related to Natsu.. There is no E.N.D lol I have my own evil plan.

Just a quick note, I would like to thank everyone for their support and the people that have encouraged me so far, it means a lot.

Any ways...from here on in I will mostly be focused on Natsu, and Rina's development . So don't get pissed when the other 7 dragons are suddenly just stronger. I can't be bothered doing everyone. Plus I don't want to pull away from the story to much...this is also the first time writing fight scenes, I promise to try and make them better in the future if you all don't like it :) ... so on with the story... :) 3 3


Recap:

"No, Natsu...his nest.. And Ayame, please be safe..." The girl said as she sat on the cold ground curling up in the blanket they had left her. Praying, the other dragons were safe.


Chapter 7: who's the Alpha?

(start of Summer)

~ Normal pov ~

Natsu was left wanting as he watched Rina disappear leaving behind a group of surprised and confused slayers and dragons. He felt like something had been wrong but he wasn't quite sure. When she was here Natsu could feel their bond but now he didn't. He just hoped what he was feeling was just a side effect to the merge and not Rina being in trouble.

"Who the fuck, was that?" Sting asked crossing his arms looking confused.

"That was Rina; she is Sol's and my daughter." Luna said looking sad and worried for her child. Luna could feel their daughter calling out for help but she needed to be certain before involving the others. But she had no way of reaching out to her daughter just yet she only hoped she wouldn't be too late to save he little one.

"Wait!, Rina!, wasn't that the name Natsu said in his sleep." Gray smirks, elbowing Natsu in the ribs.

"Don't know what ya talking about, stripper." Natsu said looking any were but his brothers mocking faces.

"Sure you don't Salamander." Gajeel said with a shit eating smile.

"Piss of metal face, you to frosty, or should bring up certain, bluenett's and blond." Natsu grinned evilly, wiggling his eyebrows at his brothers, as their faces dropped.

"That's what I thought." The fire dragon beamed triumphantly.

"Fuck you", "Flame fuck." They both yelled.

"Bring it on; I'll kick both your asses."

The dragons gave the group a knowing look. It was like looking in a mirror. Before anyone could change the subject further Igneel decided to cut in, he had to tell the truth and very little time.

"Alright boys that's enough. Natsu, Gray, Gajeel, Sting, Rouge and Wendy there are somethings you need to know and not much time. So you all will shut up and listen." Everyone agreed to stay quiet as Igneel told the story that changed everything for the dragons and their children.

"Long ago, a war between humans and dragons had broken out. Dragons fighting dragons, humans fight humans, and dragons fighting humans, it was chaos. The war had taken and destroyed so many lives.

My father, a strong and powerful Alpha, had kept us safe for thousands of years. None dared challenge us, as we were the most powerful and feared nest. That was until, my father disappeared without a trace, leaving us unprotected and weakened. Word had spread about my father's disappearance; it was only a matter of time before we were attacked. One day, I was about to leave for a hunt when our nest was attached by another group of dragons. It could of wiped us all out, but I fought and defeated the other nests Alpha, making me a king at a young age and stopped the attack.

More time passed and peace had finally found us, I had kept my family safe. That was until the unthinkable happened. A young dragon by the name of Acnologia appeared, he was young, strong and powerful, and he started wiping out every nest or human town he came across. The Black Dragon of the Apocalypse, showed no mercy to anyone and he had found us.

At the time my mate was watching over hatchery and the rest of the nest. She stayed to protect them while our strongest dragons and I were away fighting a nest that had threatened us. I knew my wife could handle it without me, after all she was a strong alpha female that had proven herself on many occasion. If only I had known, it was a trap. I never even thought that leaving would lead to the annihilation of our young and the loss or my whole nest all except for 10 adult dragons and 7 hatchlings.

We had defeated the threat and were on our way home, when I sensed something was wrong. Without a second thought I flew as fast as I could home but I was too late. Acnologia had already started his assault on my nest. Out of nowhere he appeared, killing everyone on sight, my mate fought to protect everyone as they escaped, the young were still in the hatchery, unable to escape. I returned just in time to help her, she flew towards the hatchlings while I took on Acnologia. We fought until we were both covered in each other's blood. We were both exhausted but we knew this last attack would decide the winner, and who would become the true king of all dragons. While we fought my mate and the other dragons tried to evacuate and save our young.

Sadly I wasn't enough to stop him in time, I could only watch in horror as Acnologia had sent a powerful breath attack passed me, aimed towards the hatchery, but it hit my mate as well, she had used her body as a shield to protect our young. The hatchery was destroyed, and she had been hurt badly. Rushing to her side, I could only watch, as she died in my arms. She had given her life and only managed to save a small group of hatchlings, one of them being our only son, you Natsu. Acnologia killed your mother, my mate, my beautiful Izumi. she had given her life to save you and the others.

While we were distracted the black dragon had fled, leaving behind him a path of destruction and devastation. Needing to keep our remaining young safe I took you and the other hatchlings to Sol and Luna. we put you all in their care and went in search for our only hope, a young mage named Zeref; rumour was he was the most powerful human in existence. The only man believed to stop this war.

After months of searching I finally found him. I had explained to the man why I needed his help. Zeref had agreed and told me of a way to keep you safe, but it would come at a price. I had no other choice, so I took him to meet remaining nest. On the way I gathered the surviving 10 dragons form my nest. Grandeeney, Mizuki, Skiadrum, Weisslogia, Metalicana, Raidan, Atlas Flame, Grevillea, Sol and Luna. I knew the risk as I asked them a question that would change everything.

Asking if they would send their hatchlings through a portal into the future to ensure their survival, it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Beside watching my mate die.

I began to explain that it would cost us our lives. Yet Zeref had taken matters into his own hands and, cast a forbidden spell before anyone could object. It had given you all a human appearance, he said it was the only way to keep you safe from the humans. He gave this new form the name of dragon slayers, and even fabricating a fake book to ensure the lie. He said he wouldn't take the risk of someone knowing the truth, not even the man he trust like his own kin.

Zeref had also explained to me that after my last encounter with the black dragon, I didn't have much longer to live. My body was too badly damaged. Left with no choice we Agreed to his terms and let him then infused our souls into your bodies only leaving enough power to have a physical body for 8 or so years, giving us enough time to teach you all how to survive without us.

This was our only option, so before we entered into the portal we had all agreed to manipulate your memories, so you never remembered being dragons, you only remembered what we wanted and needed you to remember. Zeref had locked away you memories and dragon forms. He also sealed the souls of my remaining nest in lacrima, after all they had lost their children and had no other way to travel, so he sealed them away but my guess is over time they were lost. Only to be found years later, now two are infused in Luxus and Eric.

Zeref then sent us all through the portal. It sent us 400 years into the future were Ethernano was more rich and powerful. So one day we could help you defeat humanity's greatest threat, the black dragon himself, but something happened that we didn't expect. The attack from Tartaros somehow summoned Acnologia, and you all weren't ready to face him. So with the last of my power that was sealed inside of you I came to your aid but I was once again not strong enough to kill him. Now my burden has sadly passed on to you Natsu."


Everything had changed once they awoke. Everyone had merged with their inner dragons and gained full access to their Drake forms. Nobody could have comprehend, how much power was now residing within the dragons bodies. After waking up for their dreams, the dragons turned in for the night, feeling both mentally and physically drained. After all this time they now knew the truth behind their parents abandoning them. Now they finally had the answers that had tormented them for all these years. While Laxus and cobra had finally managed to connect with the dragons trapped within the dragon lacrima. They both had learned their dragons had always kept an eye on them, And they had been trying to get the two to notice them for years some now. They had promised to try and help them as much as they could.

It was Later that night when a loud explosion went off awakening the exhausted dragon. Sting had somehow blown up his hut in his sleep. This had led to a unanimous decision, of individual training and keeping the fuck away from each other, unless they needed Wendy to heal them. They agreed that until they could get their powers under control, they would not return to the village in clearing. After all they didn't really want kill each other. Luckily enough the valley was huge and had plenty of room for the young dragons to separate and still have room unleash their new powers.

Each dragon had taken a communication lacrima, that way if there was danger they could still be able to help each other, Not that they would've needed much help thanks to their new powers. They then set off to find the perfect place to call home within the valley, Each dragon hoping to find an aria that there magic would do the least damage. Natsu had found a barren section that was void of anything that could catch fire; it was nothing but rocks and dirt, but little good that did. As the fire dragon unleashed his full powers even the rocks caught fire and melted, which surprised the shit out of him. Turned out Natsu needed more training then he originally thought.

(Autumn)

Summer had been and gone, Natsu had been here for months, doing intensive training. The fire dragon slayer had changed; his body was now taller and more defined. He still wore his open black and gold single sleeved coat, with white trousers but it had started to feel a little small now. His mussels had become toned, stronger and more defined, tight, rock hard, and the perfect size, not to big, not to small it's literally just right, his body looked like that of a god. From his beautifully sculpted six pack to his chiselled chest to his tight arms and large callous hands. Natsu's voice had also grown more deeper and strong, his face had lost its baby fat, he now had a strong jaw line, thin lips, small nose and beautiful onyx eyes with some green and gold in them from the light of the moon, his oddly coloured salmon pink hair seemed to defy the laws of gravity, and had grown a little longer. So the fire dragon had started putting it in a ponytail to keep it out of his way. But it wasn't only Natsu's physical appearance that had changed over the summer; Natsu had also mentally matured, he was no longer the child he once was. He knew that a heavy burden now rested on his shoulders.

The summer months had proven to have helped Natsu unlock and gain control of his true potential, but he was still struggling to keep his drake form for more than 10 minutes, without it eating away at his magic, leaving him weak and useless. The last time he tried to maintain it he had been flying, it cut out and he crashed into the ground casing a Natsu shaped crater in the ground. And not to mention a very pissed off Wendy when she had travelled there to heal his broken arm. He was lucky that was all he got.

So here Natsu was meditating, trying to control his Drake form and failing miserably. To say he was beyond pissed was an understatement, Natsu's mind was still clouded form all the events that had happened.


~ Natsu's Pov ~

I couldn't concentrate, after all this time, I still can't control it. I can't stop thinking of Igneel's Words. I finally know why Igneel had left, but at the same time he was always here, but I also found out that Acnologia had killed my mother and I was technically a prince, and to make matters worse, my dreams with Rina have stopped completely, and I kept felling this pull to try and find her but I knew I wasn't ready. My mind it's so fucked up. Giving up I fall onto my back and begin looking up towards the sun set, it was getting colder, and summer was coming to an end. Sighing I laid there for I don't know how long. I stayed there looking as day turned into night as the suns fire burns away at the sky. Closing my eyes I felt a peace finally wash over me. I had to relax and clear my mind.

Taking a deep breath I get up and resume my training, I had yet to master drake force, it was getting late and I had been at it for hours, but I was not giving up, no fucking way was I gonna give in. Burning with a new found determination, I get back into a sitting position and continued long into the night. No way am I letting my fucking dragon side beat me, not now, not ever.

Relaxing, I released my power, it eclipsed around my body, as my flames burned away all it touched. I felt my body change form, as once again scales spread over my body. My wings and tail emerged from my body, feeling my powers I slowly unfurled my wings, stretching and moving them letting my fire surround them, I could feel my magic finally stabilising. Smirking I got into a crouching position, flapping my wings. I stood up and smirked, letting out all my power I released a roar into the night. I took off into the night sky, I could feel it, I had finally mastered drake force, I can go home to see the others.

~ Normal pov ~

Hearing the loud call of Natsu roar, they knew it was time. Once one of them had gained control over their power they had let out the same fierce and dominant call, before heading home to wait the others. Laxus had been the first to win over his powers, followed by Wendy, Cobra, Sting, Rouge and Gajeel. Gray had only arrived home a few days ago and now finally Natsu.

They all were determined and eager to fight and prove once and for all who was in charge.

Hearing her brothers call Wendy had walked into her hut and checked her medical supplies realising she was low, sighing she started making a list of all the herbs and plants she would need. Grabbing a basket she had made she bid her brothers' good bye, telling them that she wouldn't be too long. Wendy knew that as soon as Natsu was home it wouldn't take the boys long till they tried fighting to prove who was stronger, and knowing how impulsive Natsu was she guessed he would need healing as soon as he got home.


~ Rina's Pov~

I had been locked in this place for what seems like years, they had kept me in a dark room, a prison cell, a cage. I have lost track of time. I have to escape, I have to get out. It's no longer safe. They had started experimenting on me. Taking my body measurements, making me fight, train, then they started taking blood. Who knows what they would take next. What was worse was they had somehow managed to cut my connection to Natsu, no matter how much I dreamt it wasn't off him. I wasn't able to talk to him let alone warn him of the danger coming for him and his nest.

"Milord has requested your presents." Looking up I see a pasty white girl covered by a cloak approach my cage. She had been the same small fragile girl that had come to feed me the last couple of times. 'Finally my chance', getting up slowly I made my way towards the woman that normally brings me my food. In the beginning whenever I had to be moved they brought five large men, but today it's only one scrawny woman. It must have been because I have stopped resisting and fighting back less, I guess they think they have broken me. But truthfully I'd been watching and waiting and after all this time, finally my chance has arrived.

"Put your hands through the bars." She said in a dry shrill voice. Complying, I did as she commanded. She attached a black magic nullifying cuff to each of my wrists. Felling my powers leaving me I felt week but I had no other choice. I was getting out of here today, even if it was the last thing I do.

She unlocked the cage door and motions for me to follow her. We begin walking down a dark corridor; I stayed just behind her as she led me out of the dungeon. I had memorized the layout of this place ever since they started bringing me here. Seeing an open window I make my move. I hit her hard in the head the run towards the window, it was a long way down, and I could hear voices, it was now or never so I jumped, never looking back.


I had been running for the last week, I was getting closer to the hidden cave at the base of the mountain. The only thing keeping me going was the thought, 'Run, I have to get to him, they're in danger. I can't stop.' Running as fast as I could to drake valley, I don't know how I knew but I just did, I knew they were there and that Zexion's henchmen would be after me and the other dragons.

I was almost there, just a little more, legs please don't give out, I need to keep going. I still had the magic cancelling bracelets on my wrists day one I had tried to get them off but they didn't open so I gave up and just kept on moving I didn't need my magic, right now I just had to focus. I had caught the scent I had been looking for "AYAME." I yell as her sent became stronger.

~normal Pov~

Covered in blood and cuts all over her body Rina collapsed as Ayame flew into her sister's arms. "Rina.. I looked. And ...looked you were gonnnnne...and your hurt...so much blood... Rina... please don't leave me... again." The little Exceed cried, tears staining the eclipse dragon's tattered and ripped dress. "Shhhhh, it's fine, I'm okay." Rina cooed, stroking the little lavender coloured cat. "Ayame, we still need to keep going. It's not safe, we are almost were we need to go, I need you to follow me but stay out of sight, can you do that for me."

"Yeah." Taking off they entered the cave, relying on only memories. Rina's powers were still bound and she could not use them to guide them, throughout the maze of tunnels within the cave. Running deeper into the caves until they found the exit. Rina and Ayame finally entered the dense forest, running as fast as she could. The eclipse dragon was almost home, when suddenly, she slammed into something she never expected. A young girl. And in that moment all sense of urgency left Rina's mind.

"Kaaaaaaaa." Thud

The first thing that caught Rina's attention was long blue hair. Followed by, a pair of large brown eyes. Looking at the young girl sitting on the ground, 'What's a kid doing here.' she thought as the eclipse dragon offered her a hand.

"Shit..are you okay?" Rina said pulling the girl to her feet. "Yeah, I'm okay." Brushing off her clothes the blue haired girl gave the brightest smile to the older girl until she realized Rina was covered in blood. "Oh no you're hurt, here let me heal you." Pulling Rina's hand she led her to a rock before the older dragon could protest. "Sit." She demanded. Complying the eclipse dragon chuckles and did what she was told.

~ Rina's pov ~

"So kid, what's your name? And what are you doing out here?" Standing in front of me, a blue light glowed from the young girls' hands as she slowly moved them over my body. The sensation ticked as I felt my wounds healing. I could feel her magic working, mending me ripped skin and broken bones.

"Oh how rude of me I'm Wendy, I'm here with my brothers. May I ask what yours is?" Looking into Wendy's eyes It seemed like I had known her for years, I could trust her, smiling at Wendy I waved my hand, signalling Ayame, she comes out from her hiding spot. "It's Rina, and this is Ayame."

My eyes grew wide as Wendy wrapped her arms around me, pulling me into her embrace, I could feel tears as she cried on my shoulder.

"It's you...sob...your finally here." Stroking her soft blue hair I realized who she was, she was one of the people I saw in the clearing. "Shhhh, it's okay Wendy, I'm here." I cooed trying to calm her down.

"And so are we, thank you for leading us to the others." My eyes grew wide, I recognized that voice, pushing Wendy away I started to yell for her to run but it was too late. I felt a sharp pain hit my neck, without my magic I was so useless, I watched as they hit Wendy with a dart and she collapsed on the ground, and then my world went black. 'How could I let my guard down, I should of known they were already here waiting.'


~ Time skip 2 days later ~

~ Normal pov ~

Two days, it had been two fucking days. No matter how hard they searched, they could not find any trace of Wendy's scent; the Fucking bastards had used something to cover their tracks. Leaving behind 7 very pissed off dragons.

When Wendy had left to restock her medical supplies her brothers had stayed behind getting ready for dinner. They had all frozen when they heard a blood curdling screams coming from the woods. Panic and fear took over as they rushed to the sky dragon's aid. But it was too late and now she was gone. Natsu had spent a good hour searching, before he managed to pick up Wendy's faint scent leading out of the valley. The trail had led them away from the mountains and into another nameless dense forest. They had eventually lost the trail and had to make camp, But as the sun rose and their search for their beloved sister began again, Natsu still couldn't pick up anything. They soon choses to split up and head in different directions to see if they could find any hint or clues as to her location, but again nothing. It was mid noon when they had regrouped to discuss their findings after hours of endless searching. Gray had successfully found a small piece of cloth that had Wendy's and another's scent, one they were able to pursue, it had lead them down a thick path of foliage deep within the woods and Natsu knew they had to be getting closer, both scents were getting stronger. That was until the trail still led them nowhere, "FUCK." Natsu said running his hand through his hair in frustration. "It's just gone. Again the scent fucking just dies here."

"what do you mean it just ends" sting said growling out his own frustrations.

"just that light bulb, .ENDS." Natsu growled back, bringing the cloth to his noes trying to pick up the now cold trail.

"well, We can't just fucking sit here." Sting yelled slamming his fist into a nearby tree. "Stings right, we have to have missed something." Rouge said resting a hand on his brother's shoulder.

"The scent ends here, we just..." Natsu started looking at his brothers.

"What, just what, huh.. What do you suggest we fucking do." Sting interrupted walking up to the fire dragon and pushed him in the chest. "You always have a plan so think, dammit." Sting could feel tears threatening to fall as he slammed his fist into Natsu's chest again. When it came to their sister, all of the dragons had realized they had become extremely overprotective, 'Mavis help the poor bastard that ever hurts her.' Natsu thought trying to keep calm, and think of a plan.

"They have fucking taken Wendy, and you're acting like there is nothing we can fucking do about it" Rouge yelled at the fire dragon letting out a low growl, his anger finally getting the better of him.

Pushing the light and fire dragons apart Gray looks at Sting and Rouge, "We all know you don't believe that bull shit." He said taking a step closer getting in the shadow dragons face, bearing his fangs in a challenge. "You and I both know if we had any fucking clue as to where our sister was, Natsu world of been the firsts to go after her." He said in a dark voice staring down the light and shadow dragons. Challenging them, to say otherwise.

Grabbing Gray's shoulder Gajeel pulled the two boys away from each other. "Back off Frosty, it's not Ryos or Stings fault, we are all on edge."

"How about you, back off." Letting out a low growl Gray turned on Gajeel.

"ENOUGH, this isn't helping anyone, especially not Wendy." Laxus yelled, letting out a low growling sound challenging anyone to oppose him. Excepting the lightning dragon's challenge Cobra walked up to Laxus, "And what makes you think you are the boss of us." Cobra released his powers entering drake force.

Tension hung in the air as each dragon unleashed their drake force. Growls filled the air as they challenged each other for the right to be Alpha, Laxus had issued the challenge and Cobra had answered, awakening the dragons need to dominate and prove once and for all who is the strongest. The main goal after all was to release their powers and force the weaker dragons to submit, if they didn't then they would fight to determine who was more dominant.

Natsu was itching to fight to release his pent up anger and energy, but for once he would not be the first one to dive right in, the moment he looked at the small piece of cloth in his hand he couldn't see how this was helping. His mind was still on one thing and that was his sister Wendy. He knew they had hit a dead end and they were all on edge needing to unleash their pent up rage, and seeing that his brothers had paired off, Natsu choose to lean against a nearby tree letting his brothers unleash their issues on each other. Instead he would wait and watch, just like hunting his pray. He needed to keep his head, for when he needed to fight.


~ Laxus vs Cobra ~

Letting instincts take over, both slayers got into a low stance, as they let loose a fierce roar. A strong magic presents filled the air. Cobra made the first move, "Poison dragons roar."

"Lightning Dragons Roar." The two attacks collided; they were eventually matched until Laxus started releasing more power. Jumping back Cobra released another powerful attack.

"Poison dragons twin fangs." Erik said as he moves his arms forward in a cross, forming a very large amount of poison into two massive wave shaped like fangs throwing them towards the lightning dragon, the move didn't even have time to connect with Laxus as he dodges.

"Lightning dragons breakdown fist." he gathers a large amount of lightning around one of his fists. Bending his arm and then in a punching motion an over-sized version of his fist rapidly fired towards Cobra. When it connects with Cobra's chest, aside from inflicting a large amount of damage upon the poison dragon, the electricity stunned him. Leaving Eric, open to Laxus' subsequent attacks.

Trying to move to get up, Cobra could only watch as Luxus walked over, "do you submit." He said covering his fist in lighting again.

Looking away the poison dragon simply nodded, he couldn't get up. He was done, reluctantly he murmured out. "I submit."


~ Gray vs Gajeel ~

Gray and Gajeel had been looking forward to this fight both of them had never really fought against each other seriously. Sure they had sparred against each other but nothing like this. They wanted to go all out but new they shouldn't, the idea was to make someone submit not kill each other. So just like Laxus and cobra had done, the ice and Iron Dragons let out an animalistic roar as their magical pressure filled the air.

Both men had a presents that showed authority and demanded respect. It sent a chill down everyone's spine. They had never felt such power before.

"Iron dragon's roar."

"Ice dragons roar."

Power surged around the area as both attacks collided, causing a massive explosion. In that single attack, Cobra, Natsu, Sting, Rouge and Luxus could feel the power that resides within the two dragons. Gritting his teeth and letting out a pissed off and frustrated growl, Laxus reluctantly lowered his head in submission, and his instincts telling him he didn't stand a chance against either of the two dragons. Natsu on the other hand just smirked, as he continued to watch Gray and Gajeel's fight.

As the smoke cleared, everyone watched as Gray and Gajeel had started fighting hand to hand combat and they evaluated each other. Gray landed a punch to Gajeel's face almost breaking his nose. Gajeel in return had sent the ice dragon flying across the field, punching the ice dragon with everything he had. Flipping while in the air Gray twisted his body landing in a crouching position.

Smirking, Grey let his competitive side get the better of him, activating his ice water dragon mode, Gajeel quickly responded by going into his Iron shadow dragons mode.

In a flash the two slayers were on each other releasing, attack, after attack, after attack. Blood stained the ground as they battle for dominance, tearing away at each other. Using so much power all at once was taking its toll, both knew it was now or never so they let out all of their power into one final attack.

"Iron shadow dragons roar."

"Ice water dragons roar."

Once again the two breath attacks collided; they exploded on impact leaving the others to take cover from the sheer force of the impact.

Both men were barely able to stand; Gajeel was the first to collapse to his knees. "Fuck, looks like you win frosty." he said punching the ground.


~ Sting vs Rouge ~

It was now Sting and Rouge's turn to face off. So they both walked to different sides of the clearing and faced each other. Both, releasing all of their power into this one attack.

"White dragons roar."

"Shadow dragons roar."

As the breath attack connected, they exploded cancelling each other out.

Both slayers simply looked at each other and began to laugh, they figure as much. They both knew they would be on a similar level, and as much as they hate to admit it, they could feel the power radiating off of Gray and Gajeel from their early battle. It wasn't even worth getting their ass kicked, let along wasting their energy, so they walked up to Cobra, Gajeel and Luxus and started placing bets on who would become Alpha.


~ Normal POV ~

Natsu was about to walk over to Gray and state his challenge, but froze dead in his tracks, a familiar sent filled his nostrils, his eyes glowed with anger and determination. Looking at his brothers, Natsu slowly closed his eyes as he sniffed the air again. He was a 100% sure "GRAY, ITS WENDY'S SCENT." Natsu yelled and bolted after the faint smell, leaving the others to catch up. Running as fast as he could Natsu refused to stop until he found what he was looking for. He would not lose it, not this time. As he followed the trail Natsu somehow out run his brothers. He was about to stop to let them catch up a bit when the scent suddenly spiked, closing his eyes the fire dragon inhailed deeply quickly turning in the direction the smell came from, he spotted a flash of purple and that's when he realised it was a small lavender Exceed with tear stained eyes. Without hesitation Natsu pounced capturing the little cat.

"NOOOO LET ME GO,THEIR IN DANGER, YOU HAVE TO LET ME GO,I HAVE TO SAVE THEM." The little exceed screamed hurting his sensitive ears.

"Calm down. I'm not gonna hurt ya. Now who's in trouble." Natsu knew he didn't have time to help her but something was telling him to listen to her. All he could smell was Wendy, and it made him antsy.

"my friends are in danger " The lavender Exceed said timidly holding out a small blue ribbon to Natsu, "I need to find the dragons, she said they will help." Tears began to fall again before she passed out from exhaustion.

Natsu had picked up the little cat and taken her back to his brothers. Seeing Wendy's ribbons had put the dragon on edge, considering it was soaked in the young sky maiden's blood. He just prayed that she wasn't hurt.

~ A few hours later ~

Blinking a few times the little Exceed sat up rubbing sleep from her eyes. Feeling panic the lavender cat was ready to run seeing she was surrounded by a group of scary looking men.

"Hey, you're safe, we won't hurt you." Natsu said seeing the panic in the Exceeds eyes. At seeing the man from before, tears began to stream down the cats face, "I have to...sob...find...sob...dragons...sob...I...I.. Have to save my friends." Ayame cried looking around the group of men.

Patting the Exceeds head Gray smiled, "it's going to be fine, we're the dragons you were sent to find. How about you tell us your name, and tell us what happened and how you got this." Gray said calmly holding up Wendy's blood stained ribbon.

Giving a sharp nod the cat started to explain. "My name is Ayame; I was travailing with my friend, when she got captured by some dudes in black robes. I didn't know where she was until I found her two days ago. She was badly injured and covered in blood. She had somehow escaped and said she was being followed. Rina said I had to stay out of sight. We had just made it home to drake valley when Rina ran into Wendy. They were talking when the bad guys found them. I did as Rina said and stayed out of sight and followed them. When it was safe, I found out where they were keeping them; Wendy then gave me the ribbon. She said it would help you find me, she also gave me these." Getting up, Ayame pulled a bunch of empty vials of blood out of her bag. Instantly they all knew who's blood, had once resided within them.

Letting out a feral growl, Gajeel scowled at the cat. "Why the fuck, do you have so much of my sisters blood."

"GAJEEL. Enough. Let her explain before you jump to conclusions." Gray warned as Ayame tried holding back her tears

"Wendy.. She gave it to me.. she said to make a scent trail...she said it would help you find them... I also made other makings so if they found the blood, I could still find my way back to them. Wendy said she would do the same if they were moved. That way you would be able to find her."

"That's our Wendy. She was always the smart one. So then what are we waiting for?" Natsu said "I'm all fired up." Picking up Ayame he entered drake form as he walked out of the hut. Spreading his wings Natsu took off into the sky, followed by his brothers. Ayame pointing out were to go.

It was time to save Wendy.


~ Normal Pov ~

(with Wendy and Rina)

Two men entered the room dragging a blood covered Rina behind them; opening the cage door they tossed her unconscious body to the ground, locking the door behind them.

"RINA." Wendy yelled running over to her friend's aid. "Oh Rina, what have they done to you." Using all her strength Wendy moved Rina onto their makeshift bed, and then put her hands over the older dragon's body healing her. Blinking her eyes Rina begin to wake, she winced in pain as she tried to move into a more comfortable position. Every time she tried to move a sharp pain shot up her side, she guessed she might have broken a rib or two, along with a few bruises.

"I'm fine Wendy, it was just training" managing to sit up Rina rested her hear on the sky dragons shoulder.

"No it's not fine, you're covered in blood and bruises, and you might have a few broken bones. I can't let you do this anymore." Wendy cried as her hands glowed blue healing her friend's wounds. Zexion agreed to let Wendy keep her magic to heal Rina, only if she promised not to try and escape. He had shown her first-hand what he would do to Rina if she tried. The image of the eclipse dragon in pain still haunted the young sky dragon. After all even if she tried she would need help and Rina was still bound with magic cuffs that nullified her magic, she wouldn't be able to help even if she tried to escape.

Sighing Rina moved so she was now sitting in front of her friend, looking into her eyes, "Wendy, I made a deal with Zexion for a reason. If anything ever happened to you, I could never forgive myself. Plus how would I explain it to your brothers that I let them hurt you. So no, I will not let Zexion and his men get there filthy hands on you."

Wendy pushed away from the eclipse dragon to retrieve a small wash basin and a cloth to whip away the blood, it had taken some time but Rina was finally cleaner then she was before. Exhausted both girls settled into their bed, and cuddled up to each other for warmth, deep breaths filled the room as Wendy feel asleep feeling safe in Rina's arms. Stroking her long blue hair in Comfort, Rina closed her eyes.

"please hurry Ayame, I don't know how much longer I can keep Zexion away from Wendy."

~ Zexion's pov ~

Sitting at my desk, I was going over all of my latest reports from Cilia and Heath. I was still waiting for my men to finish preparing for our move from this small retched place to my beautiful estate. Finally the two female dragons were in my possession and now that an alpha male had been chosen, it was only a matter of time till they too were mine. I just had to wait till my men would bring them to me. Taking a sip of wine lord I smirked at the repots in my hands. My pet was doing quite well and the younger one seemed to be behaving just as well. Soon everything would fall into place; soon I would hold all the pieces I needed in my hands.

At the knock on the door I looked up from what I was reading. Raising an eyebrow I watched as a hooded man entered my room, he walking over to the desk then stopped at my feet and bowed. "Milord Zexion, I am here to report."

Chuckling I wave my hand, "very well, Zane."

"It seems the ice dragon is the new alpha, the second strongest is the iron dragon, then lightning dragon, the light and shadow dragons seemed to be even in strength and then it was the poison dragon, the fire dragon did not fight, from Brax's reporters it seemed they somehow found our trail, they are on their way here."

"Very good, Zane you shall keep me informed, and let me know as soon as they arrived. Now leave." Putting a hand over his heart Zane bowed again.

"It shall be done, milord." He said leaving the room.

Soon, I will have you all. I thought once more chuckling.


Authors notes:

He guys hope you liked this chapter, sorry it took so long.

Sorry if the characters seem a bit occ ish, I was trying to stay true to their personalities. Also won't be making Zeref evil or related to Natsu. So don't panic. Next chapter 8: fighting to survive

Izumi ~I picked this name for Natsu's my mum because I was watching Full metal alchemist at the time. And I just love her lol

Zexion ~ my best friend picked the name for the bad guy, blame her if you hate it, she got it from kingdom hearts ;)