Chapter 10 Natsu vs Pride Demon/Devil

Running through the trees and giant boulders. Natsu ended up dodging incoming attacks that just sent dirt flying upward as he dodged them. His heighted senses of both dragon and demon were going hyper. The sense of a fight against a powerful foe was getting him excited.

Throwing multiple orbs of fire as he dodged the incoming attacks. Directly hitting around the demon basically trapping it in the intense heat. Slightly burning its tough skin but not enough to burn its flesh. Using its claw to swipe away the flames.

Lighting started building up in its hands as it started to raise it arms then I fell swoop it slammed its massive hands onto the ground and unleashed a wave of lighting that scared the land. You could see where the lighting traveled through as it moved to attack Natsu.

Seeing the wave of lighting travel towards him he took a deep breath and unleashed 'Fire Dragon Roar' the results of such attacks colliding together made it look like to tsunamis trying to fight over one another. End results where both powers setting off a massive explosion as they collided, shaking the ground as it formed a crater.

Anyone who was close enough or in a vast distance they could see the collision of power.

Both combatants let up on the attack. The results where a scorched earth decorated with flames. 'it's been so long since I had faced an opponent this strong!' He thought.

As Natsu jumped and retracted his arm back, flames where covering his arm. The Pride Demon moved quickly in the middle as it also retraced its fist back. Lighting was surging between it spikes that was part of its arm. Both of them meeting each other in the massive smoke dead center. Another surge of power collision erupted. Flames and lighting spread across the land as meteorites and lighting strike the land.

Taking advantage of the smoke he delivered a barrage of flaming punches at its legs. Then delivered multiple kicks to its side ribs forming small web of cracks. Suddenly a massive hand came slamming down on Natsu

The Pride demon was about to slam Natsu down again but he suddenly vanished. Confused he looked around and when he didn't see him around the vicinity he looked up and could a flaming spear be aiming right at him. Quickly charging his power he threw his arm straight as if it was throwing something. Out of the finger tips a bolt of lightning turned into a spear. Deflecting as it had more power than the flames. Not seeing the humans body anywhere, he assumed he might be hiding somewhere.

Suddenly it felt pain on its leg. Looking down he see a chain with kunai attached to it. Angered that something pierced its leg. Getting pulled onto the ground. Using the chain to set into flames. The flames started burning the inside of its flesh. He could tell it was in pain by seeing its tail thrashing around. Natsu started pulling and then ever so slightly twirling the demon into circle. Finally building momentum he finally started throwing its body and using its big body as leverage to slam into boulders and trees. Then finally after releasing the chain. The Pride Demon flew straight towards the mountain, in the process of being flung Natsu unleashed a barrage of flaming meteors at the demon. The impact of both made the mountain collapse.

As the mountain collapsed Natsu summoned a wall of fire that blocked the massive cloud of dirt that covered the lands.

With the other Dragon Slayers

Everyone watched as the massive cloud of dirt covered the land where the mountain used to be. Every villager and freed slaves could not believe that the mountain collapsed. Even the group of ladies that where tracking the dragon slayers were baffled by what they saw. An entire freaking mountain collapsed.

"By the gods." The woman could not believe what she had seen. She has heard stories on how man, demons and monsters are barbaric. But to see everything first hand, seeing her Amazonian sisters dying in battle to protect her. Seeing monsters tear apart humans and torture them. Seeing children crying for comfort. She has been told how dangerous and barbaric man is outside her homeland. She has seen all she to see to know that her mother is right.

"That was new." A smile spread across Cobra

"It has been while since Natsu has had a good fight. In fact, I would say it's been awhile since any of us had a good fight." The ice sister of the fire dragon said in a moontone voice.

"Ok just what the HELL is that monster?! And why the hell is that guy fighting it by himself? The black spiky haired individual. This man is Shisui he is a ninja of Kohana and is part of the Uchia Clan. He is one of the few that reached ANUB at a young age.

"I wouldn't doubt Natsu if I where you Spiky, cause doing that will make your circumstance much more difficult then it already is." Said the wind sister of Natsu. A bit of wind was blowing harder across the land.

"You are seeing something that is a level we hope to reach." With look of determination and admiration. But there is some doubt that is in her eyes. Haku was also in the same boat as her. To reach the level that Natsu is at and be able to stand by his through and through. They have always been pushed to go past their limits but that could not happen for to long since they would pass out or having their bodies almost lock up on them with the power being stretched. There were a couple of times it felt like their bodies where producing to much magic that high winds and ice were forming around them.

They were about to question what level but when they saw the powers of fire and lighting colliding with each other. They could feel the shockwaves from where they were. Dirt and dust were blowing wild, enough to make the trees shake.

They could feel their powers rising ever so slightly. The children were both amazed and terrified of what they were seeing. A man who contained so much power that it felt like they were in the presents of monsters. What the children didn't know was that inside the seals. The disturbance the 9-tailed beasts were feeling was making them a bit agitated. Seeing the flames of raging from the sakura haired mage. They felt familiar around him for that brief few minutes when he was around their hosts.

"Who are you three, I know for sure that you three and the children there are not from here or this country." Asked Cobra

"We are not at the disclosure to tell you anything." The lady with the mixed orange and green hair said.

"tch, considering we are the one who saved your ass from being sacrificed to demons, you owe us answers for where you are from." Said in steel from Cobra.

"Cobra we will not force them to tell us anything unless they feel the need to." A tone of 'that's finale' could be heard in the Ice mage voicing. Cobra turned around to face her. Each Dragon Slayer is always stubborn in so many ways. Dragon slayers settle their differences with other Dragon Slayers the same way as dragon's do. Either by domination of power or fight.

Finally letting up Cobra just went 'tch' before he turned around walking off to check on the villagers.

"I would have to agree with Cobra we do earn the fact that we deserve to know what all your names are." Wendy spoked her mind. Haku understood that fact but she didn't push any boundaries. After everything they just witnessed. All the blood, bodies, monsters and death. Even seeing their power, they do have the right to be cautious of them.

The children only looked on at the display of power that was happening. They have been told at some point in their life of stories. Stories of other worldly beings that have the power to do great but also terrible things. It reminded them of one particular story that was told by an elderly man and some monkeys. The story of the Sage of Six Paths and the Rabbit Goddess, they both held great power. Each one has done great things, terrible things, yes, but great.

They stop staring at the battle when they heard Wendy saw they have earned the right to know their names. The adults were about to argue but the boy with yellow hair steeped forward.

"My name is Naruto." He addressed himself, then one by one each of the children stepped up to introduce themselves.

"Hello my name is Garra" The boy with red hair now identified as Garra.

"Hi my name is Yugito" The little blonde girl now known as Yugito.

"My name is Yagura" The boy shuffled his feet as he was nervios around these new people.

"I'm Roshi, the one in the mask is Han he doesn't talk much." He pointed himself and the boy with the hat and mask on his face.

"I am Utikaka." As spoke they could see almost a dead look in his eyes.

"I-i-i-I a-m-m f-f-Fuu." The three dragon slayers could see that she was frighten about what's going and that she has almost a fear to be around people.

"YO I'm a killer when I fight and I sting like a bee. I'm Killer Bee." As he tried to rap by introducing himself.

Everyone sweatdrop at that. The Dragon Slayers could sense great power in the 9 children before them. So much power in those children. They knew that Natsu pretty much sensed it to. They started thinking that this was probably why the demons and cultist had the children. Chances were that they were going to be used as experiments or try to extract the power straight from the children. Some like could be fatal.

Just as they were about to start talking they felt a surge of power being released where Natsu was.

Haku and Wendy looked at the source and they could see lighting striking everywhere. They could hear the screeching of the lighting dancing through the sky, striking the ground, burning or destroying trees and grass. As the lighting was moving through the land. A forest fire was started near the area. Smoke was rising. The smell of burning wood and also the foul smell of forest monsters started burning the flesh. They weren't worried about the fire too much. Haku, Wendy and Cobra knew what was going and they had a feeling Natsu probably planned this.

"Hahahahahahahahaha Salamander you crazy son of a bitch!" Exclaimed Cobra as he felt he shouldn't be surprised what Natsu did. He wondered what he did to piss the demon off.

Many of the villagers started panicking about the fire. Only stop and relies that the Dragon Slayer are there to protect them until their job is done.

"What the hell was that?!" The lady with the orange and green hair yelled out. Having never seen such a phenomenon occur. What they didn't notice was that the children were sneaking away to the fight.

"That would be…." Haku started explaining what info she knew about these demons.

Back at Fairy Tail

"A release to bring out his Devil form and power." Everyone was simply stunned to learn that the demon can evolve into a devil and then transform back into a demon. Everyone was simply to shocked to reply. As the lacrima started showing where all the lighting was erupting. To simply see the lighting striking through the burial of where the demon was. They could not believe the strength Natsu held in order to swing the demon around.

They could see the intensity of this fight between the demon and the slayer. The older members of the guild have never encountered or seen such devastation or creature. The younger generation only a few of them have seen or encountered such horrors. Gray and his adoptive family, Erza and her adoptive brothers and sister, and Mirajane and her brother and sister. They have encountered such similar beings. But their life is nothing compared when it comes to Natsu. They have only seen a small glimpse of what lies awake, of what awaits in the darkness.

Only a few of the smarter guild members can see. Even now they think of the proper questions for Nexus. 'If he has truly chosen this path, then why is he in this guild of light. Their just seems to be more to this, as to why Nexus would show us Natsu fighting.

"Nexus who were Natsu's teachers?" Ur has always wondered who had trained Natsu into becoming the man he is today. She has always cared for Natsu even from the day she was saved by him. To see someone so young unleash such power. His skills with weaponry can rival that of a master. She has faced him before when he younger. Facing Natsu in a fight that can push a S class mage to their absolute limits but, the very thing that bugged her the most was that he always held back.

Everyone turned around looking at her, awaiting the answer to the same question that went through their head.

Dead silence, that's all there was in the rowdy guild. As they waited all they could see was her eyes darkened. A smile could be seen. "I will tell you after he kills that devil." Everyone was confused and disappointed by that. "What do you mean that he has to kill the devil?" The guild master asked.

"This Pride Demon is one the few that has the power to turn into a devil which is a monster with power that can challenge veteran S class mages. But that is only by how old they are. This one, 'she pointed to the screen.' Is still a youngling but is close to becoming an adult but the few ways it can have the power of the adult, it must devour a certain Dragon or Demon Slayers soul. But if they can not find these then they devour a great number of humans to reach their potential.

Everyone's faces where just mimicking the face of a fish. The demon or devil whatever they call it was just a youngling, it was smashing and tossing Natsu around like a rag doll couple of times. They started to shudder at thought of a full-grown Pride Demon.

"You have got to be fucking kidding me! That monster is close to becoming an adult!" Mirajane just screamed out.

"I may dislike the guy, but to face a monster like that. Why the hell is he facing it anyways!" Yelled out Gray

"Why would you send Natsu on mission when you decided to put his soul on the line!" Erza may not get along with Natsu but he is a Fairy Tail guild member. That's what a part of her would say but she still has questions that need to be answered.

Everyone else was about to voice their dislike on about this mission that was given to the resident Dragon Slayer. But any source of act was stopped when they felt two large auras of power was unleashed through the guild. They turned to look and it was Gildarts and Makarov. Everyone was breaking out in a cold sweat.

"You may be a beautiful woman but I will not stand by as someone who is like a son to me, be in grave danger over such a mission." Gildarts aura was powerful as it was making the build shake. But the most powerful in the guild was shaking in pure rage. All sense of a calmness was gone from the little guild master. He can handle the fact that his children face danger every time they go on missions. But as soon as he was told the what could happen Natsu if he losses, his soul will be devoured by the Devil.

"Nexus why is it that you are telling us this now? Did you ever tell Natsu about the ramifications of this mission, did his adoptive father ever tell him?! His voice was ever so rising from small talk to yelling. It has been awhile since the guild have seen their guild master this angry.

Know one dared to move as they just stared at scene before them. Even an unknown weight was on their shoulders

"Are you implying that we have not warned or cared for the well being of Natsu? Cause to imply that, is to imply that you are insulting the King, Emperor, Lord of his domain that he has not prepared Natsu for such dangers that he has chosen to follow. My oh my you humans can be so sensitive when it comes to guild members, even if it one that your guild would not care for." Makarov was about say something but Nexus stopped him before he could say anything. "There are many things you don't know about Natsu it is because he senses emotions, he doesn't want to waste his time on humans who can't understand the concept of this and his world, his path. He may have wanted to help you understand him but he can't stand the thought of people calling him a monster over something he was born to be. He knew what the concept of having to be Champion and Slayer for his lord, master and father. As far as I can tell only very few people in this guild can actually make an impact on him. To do that you have earned his total respect and support." She turns to look at Ur. "You Ur, you have earned his respect and loyalty ever since you had taken on the fake demon. Also, for giving him something that no human has done for a long time.

Everyone was just at a stand still. They didn't know what to do, they had always thought that Natsu was just a mindless, heartless brute. But they have been shown what Natsu is capable of. To see him kill so easily and brutally, it went against the very concept of belief of Fairy Tail's. Their belief of being a light guild is to shine a light on those who have lost their path and help save those who are in danger. But that tends to be a big problem when it comes to life threatening situations.

Play Ivan Torrent – Awakening

"You Ur, you had gained someone who is going to be known for many things. He will do anything to protect you and even those of his own kin, like the Dragon Slayers. He lives for fighting, he lives for answers, he lives for death." Turning to look back at the screen

Back with Natsu and Demon/Devil

Lighting was striking different areas of the region. Fire was spreading through the forest. Just seeing the two elements causing destruction was frightening to see even from the distance.

Natsu for the first time he gets to see a demon turn into a devil. Such things like that are a once in a life time thing to see, from his point of eye view he can see it shrinking it body lightly. Lighting was striking the demon, as each time it was stricken by the lighting, Natsu was starting to get impressed. Two arms suddenly emerged from its side. An extra tail was forming along the side of the original tail. Many spikes were forming on the tails as a sharp spear like tip formed. Its head was also shrinking, but as it was, three eyes started opening up on the side of its head. His missing horn was also replaced. All in all, he looked fierce. A fierce devil that was built for war.

A smirk was slowly forming on his face as he continued to watch the transformation. He was getting excited. He hands were shaking from the adrenaline that is now rushing through out his body.

"So, this your form as a devil." The crackling of fire burning, the sound of lighting striking the ground. "Let's make this fun!" Both monsters charged at each other the with intent to kill.

Raising his blade, at the same time the Devil raised one its claws for a swipe. Both attacks collided as they created sparks. A standstill was in order. Each one struggled to overpower the other. In a blink of an eye they separated and started slashing quickly at each other. Shockwaves could be heard from a distance.

Slash marks could be seen in the ground. The slayer and devil could be seen at another standstill, Natsu was holding the devil claw back. But another claw tried to swipe him from the side. Quickly teleporting he tried to slash from behind but the one of tails deflected the attack, while the other slammed against Natsu.

Skidding through the ground he launched two kunai's at the center of its body. Both were deflected. Natsu finally stopped but just at the edge into the forest

Flames started gathering under his feet as he used them to travel faster. Flames and dust was picking up from behind him as he charged straight at it. As he was 10 feet away, he jumped straight at it. Mid air he unleashed a barrage flaming kicks. Crossing its arms to block out the attacks. Landing on the arms he crouched down further, using his muscles to jump to hover over his opponent. He lights his fist aiming directly at the head. Just as he inches away, a fist intercepted him knocking him the right side, Natsu was soon grabbed by the leg and was slammed ground hard four times. As soon as the demon was finished with slamming him, its two hands tightened into fist then knocked Natsu straight into forward as he started skidding on the ground multiple times before he slammed hard into a boulder.

Getting out of the Natsu shape hole he landed on knees then he slowly stated getting up. Lifting his head up, the devil could see his eyes were filled with excitement.

"Finally, it's been so long since I had face someone that is stronger then me. Now let's make this more fun!" Suddenly power was erupting all around him. The devil was slightly taken back by the human.

"You are interesting human, you're the first one to push me into this state." Its tails were dancing around wildly, the muscles where tensing up, some veins could be seen bulging around the arms. Its claws looked ready tear apart the Dragon Slayer.

Natsu was acting like a catalyst. The flames that were consuming the forest was now being drawn to the fire mage. The flames were dancing around until it took shapes of two dragons to intimidate the foe. See the flames form their shape, they had unleashed a roar that sounded like dragons.

Multiple eyes were watching from a distance or at the edge of the forest. At the edge of the forest it was the 9 children. These 9 children were curious about their savior. They felt drawn to him. Was it his power? Was it the warmth and chaotic aura that surrounded him? Or was it the Biju that they held. They don't know but, they feel like they can find the answer.

The group of women that were watching from the hill, they could feel the primal power that reminded them of the all-out war that occurred 500 hundred years ago. They have lived and survived the horrors that was brought in the war. They have seen their mothers and sisters die either beside them or in their arms. They could still remember the smell of air that plagued the land. The screams that echoed through the air. Many memories and emotions were going through their body… but what was running through their body was an ecstasy of excitement, and rage. The power that was being released felt so familiar yet so different.

In another distance there was silhouette of a small creature covered in black fur, watching everything that is happening. This creature was a black cat with green eyes. "Hmmm the Empress is going to be very happy with what I'm seeing. This boy though he, he is something else. I wonder if my lady would allow me to go undercover.

Stop Ivan Torrent – The Awakening

Play Metallica – The end of the line

Everyone was stopped their mussings when they heard an explosion, the area where Natsu was standing was nothing but a small crater. Natsu just ran towards the devil like a mad man. Each step that was taken a small crater was formed. What surprised the everyone that was watching was that Natsu summed a sword and a spear. A sword in left hand and a spear in his right hand.

The devil could see the human running and laughing as attack. "hehe show me what else your able to do Devil!" Slashing after slash, that how it was as soon as he summoned his sword and spear. Raising both weapons up he unleashed barrage of attack, forcing the devil to go into defense. The devil could sense that he is only using a small amount of the swords power. Even when it blocking it manage to trade in blows and selfheal. Many that were seeing the fight take place couldn't take their eyes away, for they didn't want to miss anything.

Barely able to see the bodies moving as they left was slash marks on the ground and sparks in the air. Each time they attacked they move away and attack in a different direction. Each time sparks were in the air. The sound of steel clashing with claws, echoing throughout the land. Many of the people listing were either frightened or impressed to hear such sound. It was like thunder that hit steel.

Bringing his sword to swipe in the midsection and his spear to stab through the heart. Each attack was stopped by grabbing the blade and the spear piercing the arm with the hand grabbing the staff. The lower hands grabbed Natsu face, while the other hand punched him. Making him smash right into the ground as he held on to his sword. Pulling the spear out of its arm, the wound was already healing.

"This… this is much better then I thought!" Natsu then started to go into almost like a fit excitement and madness. He was laughing away as if someone told him something funny. "I said it before and I will say it again, finally I get to face a stronger opponent, maybe even stronger than me. One that could push me to the limits, one that can make me bleed and be at deaths front door!

"Your sure full of your self for a human" Charging at the devil it moved its body to side to avoid the blades. Raising its claws to cut the mage in half, only for it to slam into the ground as Natsu teleported behind it. The two blades slashed at the back, leaving only a x shaped scar.

Natsu was immediately nocked back by the tails. The Devil quickly disappeared as it reappeared in front of Natsu and slammed a fist into Natsu. This started a barrage of punches from each direction of the area.

The nine children could not believe what they were seeing first hand. When they were transported to the world by two men who were kind to them, but before they could get transported to a different world. A new home where they can live in peace without the hate of the Shinobi Nation. They were being tracked down by the five major hidden villages. When the three shinobi found the children, the three shinobi that helped them were Pakura, Shisui and Izumi they wanted to help them rather then put them back to a village that will hate them. They had helped the two elder shinobi go to area that is hidden from the world. That area held a portal to world they are in now. A few days after they successfully made it through the portal, they had felt peace and freedom in a town. No need to worry… but that all changed in a couple of months when they were attacked by mages who took everyone as prisoners. They made examples of those who tried to escape or fight back. They were starting to lose all hope but as soon as they could sense a powerful energy they were frightened by it. Something inside the children had awaken from it's slumber. Whatever had awoken from it's slumber took interest into what was going on around the children.

Natsu started pushing the devil back and he could tell the devil was starting to get sloppy in its attacks. Even if it was starting to feel the fatigue it wouldn't go down. Any cuts that would appear would self-heal, but only for a new one to appear. This would be a process to continue for a dozen of slashes until the devil broke off the Dragon Demon Slayer attack and started its own assaults.

Punches and slashes were rapidly being performed as Natsu had no way rest or defend himself. As the last punch was delivered the devil kneed Natsu hard in the gut that made him keel over, while in the air.

Time seemed to have slowed down a bit as Natsu was still in the air. Bringing its fist back it delivered a massive blow to Natsu's temple. Everyone could just hear the impact, some cringed at hearing or seeing. Crashing through dozens of trees. Dirt and dust could be seen where he crashed.

Lighting Devil Wraith!" Firing a beam of Lighting at Natsu. The bad news was that the lighting did not stop.

Silence, that's all there was, just silence. Many could not believe what they just seen. To see a devil, unleash a brutal combo like that. Made them think that the Pride can match such powerful creatures long ago. Everyone at the Guild could only watch in horror as Natsu was being taken down and then obliterated by a beam of lighting.

"Natsu!" Ur got up off her seat and she watched in horror the boy who saved her life, be killed in such a way.

Summoning a sword, Erza pointed it at Nexus. "Why did you let him go on this mission? Are happy to let him go on this mission!?" Erza did respect the Dragon slayer a bit but not enough to really stand beside him. But to see someone who was probably the person she has been searching for to be killed in such way, she could never compare it to any other pain.

"Hmmm it would seem like he is going to end this quickly." This surprised everyone even with her small grin. But their guild master was in no mood for any games.

"What do you mean he is going to end it quickly. You could have gone with him to help him!" Even though Natsu was distant he still loved everyone in his guild like they were his own children.

"My oh my, it's so noisy here. You act like you know Natsu's limits when it comes to fighting. You forget your place into never underestimating those in and out the guild." A small grin was still on her face as she looked around the guild noticing everyone was starting to get annoyed by seeing her grin and talking down to them. Finally noticing the sword pointing at her, she turned to look at Scarlet, who had a scowl and angry. Raising her hand, she put it on the tip then looked at Erza and could see a small group behind her.

"Aren't you a bit young to be playing with swords? Or do you actually know how to use them as an actual weapon? As soon as she finished speaking the sword started turning into sand, leaving only the handle. Shock and almost horror spread across the guild members. Even Erza did not expect that to happen. Before she could resort, she started feeling a power that just consumed everyone in the guild. Forcing them to their knees or lying on their stomach or backs.

"You think you can threaten me, foolish little girl. You are nothing more than just an overgrown child who thinks you will get what you want by being intimidating or pointing a sword. You think that I and all the other masters have not trained Natsu properly to face threats like this. You don't even know much or possibly don't even really care. Only fact your upset is that he is guild mate that died." Every word that was spoken had steel behind it.

"It would be best for your life if you don't do that again. Cause the next time you do I won't hesitate to kill you." The threat was clear as she raised her power slightly more. Cause the guild to tremble and crack.

"What monstrous strength I felt from her. She could be as strong as Gildarts, if not then maybe stronger." Makarov had never felt power like this. If that was how strong Nexus is he shuddered to think how strong the masters were.

Slowly the power started to release everyone that was being held down. A few did not get up as they were passed out, or to embarrassed to as the puddle under their bodies.

"Tch setting doubt in Natsu is a disgrace towards your guildmate and the first." She turned to look at the screen, they could see that the attack had stopped for some time. But they greeted with the sight of flames and smoke covering where Natsu is.

Footsteps could be heard. Each step that was taken was getting louder and louder as it echoed through the land. Walking out of the smoke and flames, Natsu upper clothing was destroyed. They could see light scars that decorated his body clearly there was blood flowing down that covered his arm and part of his head, that was flowing down to his right eye. What made it a bit more disturbing was a blood thirsty smile that spread on his face. Many had chills go up their spines from seeing that smile. The very few that were watching felt that smile would be one of their nightmares. The cat that was watching was a bit frighten and felt something flutter in its small body. "That smile, its feels hauntingly familiar." Images of a man standing in the distance. Surrounded by dead bodies of demons, angels, humans and two dead dragons. The figure had a vicious smile that looked ready to split at any moment. Then the figure started laughing. The laugh echoed on the ground zero that littered with bodies that were cut down, butchered, burned or had holes that were punched through with strong strength. Just remembering the what it saw at a young age scarred it until it was rescued by the Empress Leah. It remembers being told by her that the man… no, demon, that it was a demon of battle who lives for nothing but combat and death. He searches the land for strong opponents to test himself to the limit to fight stronger opponents. His name is to be not spoken of at the Empress kingdom. But seeing this young man have similarities to the demon she had only seen once. It was haunting, she knows she would have to report this to her Empress.

End Metallica – End of the line

Play Bleach OST – Invasion

"Hehehahahahahahahahahahaha, now were talking this is great, where having some fun now." Everyone was had jaws dropping, baffled expressions plagued the audience. The children that were watching could not believe how strong warrior was. Even the tailed beast that reside in them were watching everything that their host was seeing. Some of them were impressed to see a human battle a monster that could rival their power in the future. "You think to this fight is over. How can it be over when you finally reached that form! Hell, now it's an even fight again." Getting into stance, he stabs his spear into the ground and then points his sword. "So, were did we leave off before? Devil!" A shockwave erupted from the dragon demon slayer, dust started picking up around as it covered the land and the devil. Using the dust as an advantage it tried to slash at Natsu, only for it to duck under a slash. The swords cut a boulder that was 10 feet away. Raising its claws up it slashed at Natsu's shoulder. Then used its tails to slam at his stomach making the slayer fly through the air. Natsu teleported himself to slam into the devil's back, therefore using the back to flip himself and slash between the shoulders. A grunt of pain escaped the demons mouth. Skidding to a stop, stabbing his sword and spear into the ground, he started running straight at the devil and even lite his hands-on fire.

Just as he closes enough, Natsu jumped in the air and punched the Devil, hard. Staggering back a bit, Natsu didn't let up as started attacking the legs, arms and body. Each blow was starting to get stronger and stronger as the punches started to get a bit loud. Trying to use its tail to get the human off, Natsu jumped and then inhaled deeply.

"Fire Demon Dragon Roar!" A large torrent of flames with the mix dark crimson flames and orange/red flames. Blazing through the ground towards the monster that plagued the land. The devil saw this coming so it dodged at last possible second but not without injuries. It's two right arms were burned right off. Making it snarl at its attacker. "This human thinks it can beat me! I refuse to be killed by a human. Let alone this human!" it thought angerly, as it started raising its power, then a new pair of arms emerged from the Devil. Replacing the ones that got burned off.

"What? Did you honestly think you would kill me so easily?

"Heh no, it would be very disappointing for me to have to kill my opponents so easily. I mean what is the point of living if you can't find strong opponents to fight." He dashed towards the Devil to slash down the middle. Stopping the attack, it went to unleash a barrage of punches that was either deflected or countered.

They continued as they ran in different directions then attacked each other with barrage of slashes and using magic. They had even run through the trees. Each time they would attack each other an explosion could see. But the Devil was getting an advantage against Natsu by power up its attack and speed. Using its tail to send Natsu into a ground. Soon as he hit the ground he got on his shoulders performing a spinning kick. Aiming at the legs he was able to hit the left knee multiple times that were enough to bring it to its knees.

Just as he brought it to its knees, the dragon demon slayer was then able to run up the body of the devil. To deliver a strong flamed right hook to the side of its head. He then teleported at fast speed to deal out blows all along the body and arms. The fire barrage was enough to damage the Devil to make stagger more. Then formed a fist that started to show his veins, as his muscles started bulging. Time seemed to have slowed down when the fist made contact with Devils head. Waves formed the face as the fist hit at the bottom right jaw. Blood and couple of teeth escaped the mouth. When it was over the Devil was then knocked off its feet and straight into a large number of trees.

End Bleach OST – Invasion

Everything was then silent. Seeing as the Devil was not getting up he then turns around to grab his weapons.

Play Bleach OST – Treachery

The 9 children who saw the entire fight unfold. They had never seen a fight this up-close. Seeing how fierce the two were against each other. They had seen some fights before hand, but none like this. Many of the children were both in awe and feared the mage for the power and strength he held. The only one who did not feel scared of was Naruto, he found someone who could help him to get strong. He had to ask this mage to train him.

Lifting his weapons, he sent the spear back into his pocket dimension. Then he noticed the 9 children that where watching. The children notice that he looking at them. They were about to step back as stepped up to them, but two hands shot straight up from the ground.

Lighting Devil Claws! Swiping its claws, releasing lighting blades. Cutting through the flesh of Natsu shoulders, arms and body. It started rising from the ground at full height.

Groaning from the attack. He still had a firm stand from it. "Impressive! It would seem like I had underestimated you Demon's. Though I do have to admit that it has been awhile since something has made me spill this much blood." 'Last time someone spilled this much of my blood was my fear.' "You are going have to try harder to kill me Devil! Come one, let's end this!" Dashing forward as he dodged multiple swipe attacks. Jumping over a double swipe attack he summoned his chained kunai. Jumping over the left shoulder, he grabbed the top part of the arm and stabbed it onto the shoulder, threw the bone and making sure it was stuck between the shoulder blades. Making it roar in pain, as it tried to hit the mage. Moving away he jumped on the horns. He then started throwing punches to make the Devil stagger. Each hit was getting tougher and louder. He did not hold back anything. Finally, after making stagger and cease its resistance if just for a moment. He started to wrap the chain around the thick neck.

After feeling multiple layers of steel around its throat. It feet to deliver a massive stomp that made the ground shake. Raising its two tail, it started to lash out multiple hits that formed craters. When the was mage was down it started to make the chains lose around its neck. The mage saw this he opened a portal behind it. Getting up quickly he took a stance that held him firm. Inhaling deeply as he ate all the flames in the burning forest, he unleashed.

Fire Demon Dragon Roar! A large amount of fire. It pushed the devil back. Not letting up on the attack he kept his mouth wide open to unleash the flames the he was trained to use. The flames kept getting bigger and bigger. In the background of Devil, the trees were turned into ash, the rocks started turning red from the heat. Some were turning into molten rocks, others were starting to melt. Everyone who was near the area or watching from a safe distance

they could feel the heat coming the flames. The younger ones felt like they under the sun that was showing no mercy with the heat waves. The more experienced mages and warriors felt as it was the flames of an actual Dragon that was created from the inferno of Hell. A creature made from the Prime Evils.

"This power it feels almost the same as the head Prime Evil. The Emperor of the Underworld. Lord of the everlasting Inferno. If this human has the similar power of Diablo." A Image of Diablo roaring at the demons that dare challenge his power. "Then he will make a fine Devil, if not then maybe as new Prime Evil!" It started being lifted up from the ground and through the portal. Seeing the Devil start flying to the portal. Natsu seized his attack, stomping his feet in the ground and held tightly onto the chain. Another portal opened 15 feet away from him to 40 feet in the air.

END Bleach OST – Treachery

Snap!

The sound of neck snapping, chains rattling. If it was meant to scare those who were watching. Well it was a success. To see a young but powerful Devil fall to the Dragon Slayer.

Letting the go he let the corpse fall aimlessly to the ground. He looked at his arm and noticed that his skin looked like it torn off by sharp blades. He could feel his blood flowing down his arm, already a puddle was forming around him. His muscles felt like they were about to be torn right off. His arms were shaking from the adrenaline rush of such a fight. It will admit that this young demon has indeed given him a fight, a fight that he always craves for.

Looking around he could see the land that once held life is now a wasteland. Ground zero. It will take years if not centauries to have life grow once again. But the results are absolute and worth it for what Natsu has accomplished and earned. Looking at the body of demon, he sets it on fire. Everything was burning. The flesh, the bones, everything. All that was left was the flames. He started consuming the flames as they once consumed the demon. The flames were now pitch black with crimson mixed in. As he started consuming the flames he could feel it. The power, the extra bit of knowledge. His magic container felt like it was expanding.

Play Aram Zero – I'm not buried yet

"So, this is what Diablo meant by transformation after consuming an actual demon." Then unexpectedly he was brought to his knees as he started coughing up blood. Even tears of blood were streaming down the side of face. Feeling his magic container expand, his entire body went into lock down. Every muscle and blood that was connected was burning. He could feel the flames consume him, even though he is immune to fire. His body suddenly arched back, bending it to make his head touch the ground. The sounds of his bones could be heard breaking and self-healing, a process set on repeat.

Suddenly he stopped moving, he stopped breathing. Its as if his body and mind just shutdown.

RRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHAAAAAAAAA!

He let out a scream of agony and pain. He could feel his entire body be consumed by his flames. Flames were now erupting from his mouth and eyes. Then every so slowly it erupted from his body forming a pillar.

Haku and Wendy were running to Natsu when they felt the devil magic disappear. They had seen everything that was happening to Natsu. They had never seen Natsu go into such pain. Let alone to experience such pain. When they heard him scream they were frightened to the core at seeing such pain.

"What the hell is happening to Natsu!" Asked Wendy as she shielded her face from the heat of the flames.

"I feel his power growing from consuming that demon's power. He is feeling the changes from the process!" Ice started to form at the front of her arms and legs. As she to shielded self from the heat of the pillar.

At the Fairy Tail Guild

Everyone was frightened to see the Dragon Slayer in such a state from consuming the flames. They could hear everything from Natsu, as his bones started breaking to hearing his screams. But to see the pillar of flames erupt from him. Someone from the town ran to the guild saying that there is a pillar of flames that could be seen at a distance. Flames and crimson lighting were decorating the sky. Immediately leaving to see for themselves.

Such phenomenon to occur in Fiore was seen as almost like a sign of God or Omen, but only by those who are a foolish belief of those who are church members to jump to such conclusions. Many who have lived to see similar events knew what is to come.

It was the rise of a NEW Devil Slayer. But this one was fire Devil Slayer that could have the qualities of lighting by its side.

"It would appear that Natsu has finally made his mark on the world and has finally acquired his right to be a Devil Slayer." Everyone from the guild turned to look at Nexus in a state of shock to hear that Natsu, is going through that much pain to receive a massive power up.

"Your saying that is Natsu with that surge of power!" Mira couldn't believe that someone is getting that much power, just from consuming a demon.

All she received was a smirk. That smirk was really bugging or pissing off the guild. "Now it is complete. The rise of a Dragon Devil Slayer that has been raised in Hells Inferno has finally come to fruition." Turning off the lacrima.

One thing was going through everyone mind was the fact that they heard "he was raised in HELL!" was their though.

Back with the Dragon Slayers.

As the pillar finally started to reside. Haku and Wendy stared at the center of were the pillar once reside. A crater that filled with smoke. Moving into the crater they found Natsu body was emanating smoke. Embers and small flames decorated the ground. The smoke was clearing around ever so slowly.

His arms were covered in crimson scales, his hands are now claws. A tail of dragon was wagging back and forth. There were some features of the Devils own on the tail and arms. Spikes and dark markings also decorated around his arms and tail.

All in all, he looked true to the hybrid of a Devil and Dragon Slayer.

Taking a deep breath, stretching his muscles. He started examining the new look he was sporting. His tail was wagging back and forth. Bones and joints were cracking back in place. Moving his neck around, Haku and Wendy cringed a bit from here the sounds of cracking.

Haku and Wendy could not believe how Natsu is now. To see his new look. They could feel the power coming off of him. His magical aura felt as if they were surrounded by flames that were raging as a maelstrom but, felt warm and calm like flame kept on during the night.

End Aram Zero – I'm not buried yet

"N-Natsu, how do you feel?" Questioned Wendy.

"I-I-I feel powerful, I feel as if my magic has evolved." He kept examining himself. "So, this is my Dragon Devil force form. It feels like I am only using half." He started concentrating and left his Dragon Devil Force.

"I do have a question for you two though. What are those brats doing over there?" Both sisters had question marks above their heads. When they turned around they noticed the 9 children trying to sneak away. Freezing when they had the fire mage appear in front of them. His intimidating eyes, and a frown where freaking the children out. They looked to the left could see Haku standing their and boy did she not look happy. They looked to their right and there was Wendy standing their and she a smile going on for her. Even though it was a smile, it did not help calm things down. They swore they saw a demonic mask behind the little mage.

So, the children did what any other child would do if they were caught. Taking a deep breath, they all screamed

SCATTER!

Each one started running for their lives as if it depended on them.