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This Chapter will begin a three-chapter flashback arc. I am currently in the process of figuring out how I'm going to write the next arc, so I'm going to throw this in to give me time to think and write.

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Chapter 9


Natsu


I blew flames up into the air in boredom. The Eisenwald mission was becoming real interesting, but then Gramps had to go and take all the fun.

"You look bored." called a voice from the second floor of the guild.

I looked up at a blonde haired man. He had on a leopard print shirt with a black fur jacket across his shoulders. His most striking feature however, was the lightning-like scare running down his face.

"Of course I am!" I yelled back, "Gramps took all the fun!"

The blonde haired man laughed.

"Stop brooding Natsu!" ordered Master from his spot at the counter, "If you went then the damage would have been far worse."

"Would not!" I retorted.

The blonde haired man laughed, "Dude, all you CAN do is destroy things."

"Plus I don't feel like having to pay more," added Master, "I'm lucky some of the blame was placed on Blue Pegasus and Quatro Cerberus, or we would be paying for all the repairs."

"Oh Laxus!" came the chime-y voice of Mirajane. She threw her arms around Laxus's neck, and moved her head down so their cheeks touched, "I got a mission, just for us!"

"The Raijin Tribe can do it." answered Laxus in a bored tone.

"Aw, but I thought we could do it together." complained Mira in her cute-girl voice.

Laxus sighed, "Fine, I'll go on the mission."

Mirajane kissed him, "Thank-you!"

"Yeah yeah yeah," replied Laxus, "Let me see the mission."

Mirajane held up a mission.

As Laxus's hand reached for the request paper, everyone, minus the Master and S-Class mages, began to feel drowsy.

"Wh-what's going on?" asked a weary Lucy as her head fell forward on the bar counter.

"I-its him…" answered Lisanna as she fell to the ground behind the counter unconscious.

"Mystogan…" I finished for her, as I too succumbed to the sleep spell.


I re-awoke a few minutes later, as did everyone else.

"What just happened?" asked Lucy.

"Mystogan came by." informed Erza.

"Who's that?" was Lucy's follow-up question.

"Mystogan is one of Fairy Tail's five S-Class wizards." informed Lisanna as she got up from her spot on the floor, her forehead adorned with a bloody cut.

Lisanna went in the back to grab some bandages for her head, muttering, "Every time…every damn time."

I heard Mira visibly sigh and climb down the stairs to go help Lisanna.

"Five S-Class wizards?" Lucy inquired.

"Yeah," I responded, "Fairy Tail has Five S-Class mages. Laxus, Mira, Mystogan, Gildarts, and Erza are all S-Class Mages."

"Okay," Lucy answered, "So the guy who put us all to sleep, he was this Mystogan character?"

"Yes," answered Erza.

"Why'd he put us all to sleep?"

"He didn't put us all to sleep," answered Laxus, "Gramps, Erza, Mira and I were able to stay awake."

"But, why?" Lucy asked again.

"Don't know," answered Erza with a shrug, "Guess he just doesn't want anyone to see him."

"O...kay." Lucy responded, "And who's Gildarts?"

Cana answered this, "He's Fairy Tail's Ace. The strongest member, beside's Master, and my Dad!"

I looked at Cana in jealousy; in fact many people looked at her in jealousy.

"…Sorry." apologized Cana.

"It's alright," answered Erza.

Everyone calmed down after that, and returned to their usual conversation. I watched as Erza sat down at the same table on the second floor as Laxus, and engaged in a conversation.

I heard the door to the back open up, and saw Lisanna and Mirajane walk out, Lisanna sporting a bandage around her forehead.

I laid my head down in boredom, as Lisanna came over and gave me a flaming drink.

"Cheer up!" encouraged Lisanna, "I'm sure you will find a good mission!"

"I doubt that." I replied.

Lisanna sighed, "Come on, can you at least help me behind the bar?" she pointed towards the already bloody bandage.

I looked at her bloody forehead, and said, "Fine."

I followed Lisann to the bar, and began to handle people's orders. Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on how you see it, this wasn't the first time I had been stuck doing this, it happens every time Mystogan visits.

"Oh waiter?" called Laxus from upstairs in a mocking tone.

My eye twitched. I silently pleaded for Lisanna to help me. She simply pointed towards the steps.

I groaned and made my way to the stairs.

As I was about to put my foot on the first step, WHAM! Master brought his enlarged fist down on me.

"Natsu…" he began, "You know the rules, only S-Class are allowed upstairs."

"But I'm helping Lisanna." I said defensively.

"Oh, then go ahead," he said as he lifted his hand up off me and allowed me to proceed.

"What?" I asked Laxus once I had reach the second floor.

"Nothing, I just wanted to see you get beaten up." replied Laxus who then went into a fit of laughter.

I growled and my fist became engulfed in flames. I swung.

It happened lightning fast. In an instant, I was on the ground, my arm bent behind my back, and Laxus kneeling on my back to keep me down.

"Wanna try that again?" he asked smugly.

I remained silent until he allowed me up.

"I'm headed out on this mission," he gave me the mission request, "Come on Mira."

"Coming!" chirped Mira, "Take care Lisanna!"

"You too!" Lisanna called back.

I joined Lisanna back at the bar, put the mission information in the log book, and went to cleaning some of the dishes.

"Okay, I didn't want to ask this while Mirajane was here, but what was with her?" asked Lucy.

Lisanna and I looked at each other, instantly understanding what she was asking.

"They're dating." was our answer.

Lucy seemed surprised to hear this.

"I-I'm sorry, that's just kind of…surprising." said Lucy.

"Your telling me." grumbled Natsu.

Lisanna laughed, "Yeah, Mira-nee has a complete 180 when Laxus is around."

"If only Laxus would change as well." added Natsu.

"Yeah, but he's not as bad as he used to be…" noted Lisanna.

"What do you mean?" asked Lucy.

Lisanna giggled, "It's a pretty long story. Do you want to hear it?"

Lucy perked up, "Sure!"

"Let's see hear, when did it all begin…" Lisanna thought.


Flashback


"Hey guys, look at what I found!" yelled a younger Natsu as he ran into the Guild with a large egg with flame-like blue markings.

"What is it?" asked a young Elfman.

"It's a Dragon's Egg!" yelled Natsu in excitement.

"Are you sure?" asked Erza as she walked up to inspect the egg.

"Of course I am Nee-san!" answered Natsu, "I AM the resident Dragon master."

"Okay," answered Erza.

"Hey Natsu, have you even ever seen a Dragon egg?" asked Laxus in an accusing tone.

"Well…" Natsu began.

"Heh, just as I thought, so how can you know it's a Dragon?" continued Mira, "You're just jumping to conclusions.

"But it has dragon flames on it!" yelled Natsu in defense.

"Dude, someone could have easily spray painted the design on it," pointed out Laxus.

"Plus once again, your just jumping to conclusions!" added Mira.

Natsu was on the verge of tears, and Erza looked pissed.

"Mira shut up!" yelled Erza, "You don't know if you're right either! You're jumping to conclusions as well!"

"Oh come on," retorted Mira, "You know he's wrong too, everyone knows Dragons are extinct!"

"KYA!" yelled Erza as she rushed at Mira and punched her.

Mirajane growled and tackled Erza. The two girls were now in an all out brawl.

"Alright, that's enough!" yelled a voice from the second floor. It originated from a red haired man with a stubbly beard. Sitting in his lap was a younger Cana.

He stood up, put Cana down and jumped down to the bottom floor, and effortlessly broke up Mirajane and Erza. While Mira had a black eye, and a few bruises, Erza was relatively unscathed.

Erza stuck her tongue out as Mira was trying to get off from the floor.

"Mira, you have no right to tell Natsu it isn't a Dragon Egg." he said, "Laxus, that goes for you too, and Erza, try and not rush into battle."

"Why, I won." retorted Erza.

"Gildarts is right," called the Master from his spot at the bar, "Erza, you need to work on your temper. Laxus and Mirajane, you two need to learn to be more sympathetic."

Mira grumbled, "Fine."

She got up and looked at Laxus who was disappointed to see she had lost. Shee seemed downcast to see him disappointed with her.

"Weak," she heard him mutter.

That only added to her sadness.

"Now, are you okay Natsu?" asked Gildarts.

"Y-yeah," said a visibly upset Natsu.

"Come on, you wanna train with me and Cana?" asked Gildarts.

"YEAH!" exclaimed Natsu, "Wait, but what about the egg?"

"Hm," thought Gildarts.

A petite young white haired girl in a simple pink dress walked up, "I can take care of it for you." offered a younger Lisanna.

"Why would I want your help, Lisanna?" responded Natsu rudely, "You'll probably hurt it!"

Lisanna was visibly hurt by that accusation.

"No I wouldn't," defended Lisanna, "I love animals!"

"Nu uh!" responded Natsu, "You're just like Mira!"

"Nu uh!" retorted Lisanna, "I'm like me!"

"Natsu doesn't want someone from Mirajane's team to help anyways!" joined Erza.

"Hey, don't talk to my sister like that!" yelled Mirajane as she ran at Erza, fist cocked.

She swung at Erza, who simply sidestepped her, and kneed her in the stomach.

"OW!" yelled out Mira as she clutched her stomach.

Gildarts sighed, "Come on! Can't you kids just be friends?"

"NO!" responded Erza and Mira.

Gildarts was visibly annoyed at the two rivaling girls, and bonked them both on the head, "OW!" they both yelled.

"Lisanna, you can help keep the Egg warm for Natsu." said Gildarts in a commanding tone, "Erza and Mira, apologize!"

"Sorry," they said to each other in a not so sorry tone.

"Wait, I don't want her helping me hatch my Dragon egg!" interjected Natsu.

"Too bad," was Gildarts answer, "Now come on, do you wanna train?"

"AYE!" yelled Natsu as he handed the egg to Lisanna and ran after Gildarts, "Come on Lisanna!"

"Coming!"

Lisanna walked with the egg towards the two mages with Erza following as well.

Mirajane looked angrily at the retreating form of Erza.

She turned towards Laxus and said, "Laxus, will you um…train me?"

She sported a blush, which did not go unnoticed by Laxus.

"What's with the blush?" he asked rather bluntly.

Her blush hardened, "N-nothing."

Laxus laughed, "I'm just messing with you, jeez."

Laxus then turned to leave, motioning Mira to follow.


Flashback End-Natsu Dragneel


"And that was when their relationship really started," explained Lisanna, "And it's also when me and Natsu's relationship began as well."

"Wait, so that's it?" asked Lucy, "And Laxus doesnt seem all that different from how he was back then."

"Well, there is more, if you want to hear it…" I said.

"Well then please, go on."


Flashback


"STOP FOLLOWING ME!" yelled Natsu with the egg.

"Gildarts said you have to let me help." retorted Lisanna, "...Please let me help."

Natsu continued walking towards the outskirts of Magnolia, until he reached a small clearing. He set the egg down.

"Don't try anything funny!" ordered Natsu.

"You know I won't."Lisanna responded.

"Good," he responded as Lisanna activated her Bird Take-Over and hugged the egg.

"Hey, why don't you like me?" asked Lisanna.

"Well…I don't really hate you…It's just that...I actually don't know." answered Natsu.

"Is it because your sister and my sister are rivals?" asked Lisanna.

"Probably," answered Natsu as he laid down, "…why did you want to help hatch the egg?"

"Because I thought it would be fun," answered Lisanna, "Plus I wanted to spend time with a certain cute boy."

"Really, who?"

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah."

"…"

"Well?"

"It's you,"

There was complete silence as a blush had begun to grow on Natsu's face.

"Well, you're kind of… cute yourself."

"Well…thank you…"

The two sat in an awkward silence.

"So, can you teach me about Dragons?" asked Lisanna.

"Why?" responded Natsu.

"Because I want to know."

"Why?" pressed Natsu.

"I've always kind of had an interest in Dragons," answered Lisanna, "I thought that since you were raised by one, you would know a lot about them."

Natsu smiled at the birdified girl.

"Okay," responded Natsu, "Do you wanna hear about the time Igneel took me flying?"

"Sure," responded Lisanna happily as Natsu began his story.


In the distance a blue haired girl and a masked boy approached the city. Strapped to the boy's back were two staves, the girl was holding a large egg.

"We're almost there." the boy said.


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