Chapter 11

"Well, I guess we'll start here." Mira said as her Erza and Natsu had arrived at a library. Natsu was currently on a "personal" tour, with Erza and Mirajane, the two strongest woman in Fairy Tail, who were fighting over who got to take Natsu out for a tour of Magnolia. The compromise? He said BOTH. How will things turn out for our pink haired friend? Time would only tell, as they continued to walk.

"This library has just about all the basic knowledge you need to now about Fiore. I come here sometimes to look up some details about the missions I go on. So if you need info 'bout the area, this is the place to go." She said.

"Ahhh, I never really took you for the type to stop at a library." Natsu said while looking at Mira.

"Huh? Whats that supposed to mean? You think I'm not smart?" She said with a little annoyance in her voice.

"Ah, no, I didn't mean it like that. I just meant you look like the kind of person who thinks on they're feet, rather then researching, eheheh." He nervously chuckled. Mira then made a noise of surprise as she then proudly said,

"O-of course, even S-class mages have to know how to adapt, I'm a pro when it comes to those things!"

"Oh please, your clueless you have to have Levy help you because you don't understand anything half of the time." Erza remarked.

"Sh-shut up! That's only for the complicated stuff. Levy's really helpful when it comes to that!" Mira grumbled.

"I'll have you know, I covered all that stuff when we were kids." Erza said proudly while folding her arms.

"Well aren't you Ms. Know It All!" Mira said angrily.

"At least I know more than you, Demon girl!" Erza shouted back. They were emitting murderous auras, as everyone backed away from the two girls.

"Y-you know, it's ok. I mean, you don't have to research everything. You just go to places if your curious y'know, eheheh..." Natsu said, as he nervously sweated, trying to calm them down. Mira then stopped, and smirked as she had an idea, as she walked towards Natsu.

"Really? I bet you know more since you've been all over the place, right? Maybe you could tell me about the places you've been to sometime~." She said with a little purr in her voice. Natsu then blushed a little, as Mira swayed her breasts in front him.

"Hoh, your kinda cute when you blush." She smiled seductively. "W-what? I..I'm not..." Natsu was feeling nervous for some reason."Wh-what the hell is with me!? I am not a pervert! I...am not..." Natsu could not avert his gaze from her chest, as Mira's smirk grew bigger as she moved in closer. She found it amusing, watching Natsu turn redder. All of the sudden, a fan came and whacked her across the head as she turned angrily towards the person.

"Oi, the hell you doing you bitch?!"

"I will not allow any indecent acts in public." Erza said, as she held the fan in her hand.

"What indecent acts?! We were just having some fun, riiiight Natsu~?" She winked at Natsu as he then blushed redder. He then slapped himself to come back to his senses.

"I think that was a little to far..even if she was messin' with me." He thought. He was glad Venigon taught him about woman, they can just be as pretty as roses...and as nasty as thorns. Although, he never truly understood them until he interacted with them. Recently, he's been getting strange feelings, ever since he's been around with these women.

"Come, on to the next place." Erza said, as she dragged Natsu by the ear. Mira was annoyed that Erza had stopped her fun, but she would have plenty of opportunities in the future. They then stopped at a cake shop. You could look in the window to see all assortments of well detailed cakes. Erza was looking at a Strawberry cheesecake, as her stomach growled.

"Uh, Erza..?" Natsu said. Erza then blushed a little as she tried to recompose herself.

"S-sorry, it's just that I haven't eaten anything since I got back.."

"Well why don't we order one?" Natsu said. Erza then looked at Natsu in surprise.

"B-but I couldn't possibly..." She tried to say but her stomach growled even louder.

"Wait here." He said as he then went inside.

"Wow, nice job Ginger. It's no wonder all men find you strange. But I guess you can't help it, even though your a GLUTTONOUS woman." Erza felt a tick mark on her head as she turned her head towards Mira.

"What's so bad about eating cheesecake?!"

"Oh please, that's like your one weakness." Mira said as she rolled her eyes.

"I..I do not have a weakness for strawberry cheesecake." She said, but her stomach growled even louder, she turned red, as Mira sighed.

A few minutes later he came out with a cheese cake. Erza eyed it, as he found a outside table and sat down with it.

"C'mon, this cakes not gonna eat itself." Natsu said as he grinned at the two. They then smiled and walked over and sat down with Natsu.

"Mmm, this tastes great." Natsu said as he took a bite.

"Ehh, not to bad. But my sister can make better cheesecake then this." Mira said as she ate her piece.

"Mm, it's truly a master piece." Erza said as she ate her piece with satisfaction. A few minute's passed before Natsu spoke up again.

"Y'know, I've been waiting to ask this for a bit..." The two then stopped eating and looked at Natsu.

"What kinda magic do you two use?"

"Ah, I mainly use Take-Over magic, it allows me to transform a part, or my entire body into a soul I possess." Mira explained.

"I use Ex-quip, but I use it with telekinesis, and with my sword magic." Erza said.

"Ahh. So that's why she calls you an armor fre-." Natsu then noticed a sword pointed at his throat. He sweated, as noticed some malice coming from the red head as he held up his arms in apology.

"N-n-never mind." Natsu nervously said, Erza then made her sword disappeared. Mira smirked at Natsu's remark as she chuckled.

"So how 'bout you Natsu. I assume you use the same magic as Erza, seeing as how you were able to summon a sword." Mira said as she recalled.

"Well...it's probably not as fast as Erza, but I only use re-quip with my sword, and a couple other things."

"Really? I thought your reaction speed was impressive." Erza noted as she took another bite of her cake.

"That's only cuz' I re-quipped my sword. Your probably way faster, since you use armor too."

"Then, how come you don't use armor? For someone of your skills, I bet you could utilize it pretty well.' Erza said, growing ever more curious.

"I don't like armor, slows me down and gets in the way." Natsu said as he took another bite.

"I see." Erza said. "See, I told you~" Mira said in a sarcastic voice. Erza then summoned her fan and swatted her across the head. Mira then rubbed her head as she was about to pay her back.

"Anyway, ex-quip isn't my only magic..." Mira had made a noise of surprise. She then put her chair down and recomposed herself.

"I also use a lost brand of magic called Dragon Slayer magic." He said as he lit his hand up with blue fire.

"Dragon..Slayer?" Erza and Mira said curiously.

"Hai, it's a magic that allows me to take on the physical qualities of a dragon. I breathe fire, I eat fire, and attack with it."

"Wait, you EAT fire?" Mira said as she thought she misheard him. Natsu looked around, then got up and walked towards a outside oven that had fire in it. He then started inhaling, as the flames were getting sucked in. Mira and Erza stared wide eyed. They had never seen something like that before. He then stopped, he then blew out a small fire back in to the fireplace.

"Wow, I never thought I'd see some one who eats fire before." Mira said as she chuckled.

"Well, my fire is not exactly regular fire." He said as he sat down again.

"Ah..that's right. You said it had a unique affect. It could nullify magic gradually, If I remember correctly." Erza said as she recalled they're fight back at Oshibana.

"Yeah that's right." He nodded.

"So..where'd you learn it from?" Mira said as she put her legs on the table.

"...my father.." Natsu then frowned a little.

"Mira!" Erza said angrily.

"What, I just asked-" Mira said confused at Erza's outburst.

"It's fine Erza, I think its about time told you and Mira..." He then turned around."And I know your there, Gray and Lucy." After that Gray and Lucy came peeking out from behind a pile of boxes.

"Tch, I told you he'd notice us." He said in a annoyed tone.

"What are you two doing here?" Erza asked.

"Well...we were just walking around and we noticed you." Lucy said nervously.

"What are you talking about? You said we needed to follow th-Oof!" Gray bent over, as Lucy elbowed him in the gut."Geez, never mind."

"Flare? I know your here too. Come out." Natsu said as he looked at a bush. And slowly out came Flare as she shyly walked towards Natsu and the others.

"I..I was waiting...but I...I'm..s-sorr-" Natsu then sighed, he got up and petted her head." You don't have to say anything, just come sit with us." She then slowly nodded, as she sat at the table with the others next to Natsu, holding on to his arm.

"Guys, this is Flare. She's uh...a friend of mine I met while traveling."

Gray thought she was a little creepy, but a little cute at the same time. However, the girls looked a little ticked as they watched her, as she held onto Natsu.

"You know for a friend, she seems a little too attached to you." Mira said, feeling a tick mark on her head. Erza was trying her best to remain calm but everybody could feel some murderous intent coming from her.

"H-how did you meet Natsu?" Lucy asked, while feeling the glares right next to her.

"H-he was a little rough...but very nice." She said as she blushed. Erza and Mira had completely misunderstood, as they glared daggers at Natsu.

"H-hey! Don't say something that will cause a misunderstanding!" Natsu said while sweating.

"But you were nice, you didn't let go until the very end." She said smiling a bit.

"Hey Natsu~?" Natsu looked back at Mira and nearly turned pale, she was now emitting a demon like aura, as she sweetly asked.

"What did you do to this girl?" Erza said, who looked like she was about to kill him.

"W-wait hold on let me explain..." He had managed to get out the story as they listened, Mira finally calmed down...after punching Natsu through the cake shop, as she crossed her arms .

"Well alright, I guess I believe you." She said , she then huffed and sat down.

"Tell me-OW! Before you do that!" He said as he touched his stinging cheek. Flare was cringing, as she held on to Natsu in fear of the silver haired demon.

"Ok...what was I doing again?" Natsu said, trying to remember.

"You were about to tell us about your father." Erza said, reminding him.

"Ah, yeah. My father, It was a long time, about 5 years ago..." They all listened as he began his story.

5 years ago...

"Hm, very good Natsu." Venigon said. He looked at a large crater in the ground. Natsu had used his Raging Inferno on a designated large hill 10 times, and he ended up completely obliterating it. The young pinkette was panting, as he was a little tired from that attack.

"Th..(pant)..thanks Venigon. I didn't even..(pant)..break a sweat." His words didn't match his actions as he fell over. Venigon sweat dropped at the boys statement.

"Ha, your a fool if you think that was impressive. I admit it was more stronger then last week, but you have ways to go before your ready to kill a dragon."He said as he used his giant fingers to put Natsu back on his feet.

"But, I've learned just about all the basic spells, aren't I more powerful now?" Natsu said as he pouted.

"Oh? Your saying you could slay me right here and now in your current state?" He said with a little amused toothy smile.

"No way! I would never kill you, your my father!" He said in a out burst. The dragon then smiled, as he carefully poked Natsu on the forehead.

"Ow! What was that for?" He said as he looked up at his foster father.

"I do appreciate the the kindness you have to offer me, that is something that is...a special trait about you. However.."He then made a serious look as he stared at the young kid.

"It is of the utmost importance that you grow stronger. For even if you are able to master my magic, you must also increase how much magic you can use. This alone isn't enough."

"But, how do I do that? You told me that I can get my power back by eating fire, right?" Natsu said confused.

"True, but over the last few years, we've been trying to increasing your magical container in your body. Currently, you have enough to destroy this mountain." He said.

"What?! What are you talking about? It took me 10 time's to destroy that big hill over there!" He shouted pointing at the crater.

"Don't you remember what I taught you, ever since I started training you? A mage's magic is only as good as he uses it. And depending on the magic, you have to consider all the possibilities it holds."

"So...fire can do more then just destroy things?" Natsu said as he looked at his hand. Venigon smiled at his student.

"Exactly. Take this flame for example.." He held out a outstretched finger with a light blue flame. " I want you to eat this, and tell me how you feel."Natsu then grabbed the fire and began munching on it. He then felt revitalized, as he jumped up. "WOW! I feel so much better now! What was in that flame? It tasted good!" He said as he happily jumped up and down.

"That, was a healing flame called, "Heaven's Fire." It has a healing affect on most things. You see? Even the most destructive of magic's can have a more gentle use."

"Hey, hey! Can you teach me how to do that? If I have that, I can train non-stop!" Natsu said eagerly.

"Maybe when you improve more, right now you need to focus on becoming more powerful then ever."

"Mm! Sure thing Venigon!" Natsu said with a toothy grin.

"YOUR FATHER WAS A DRAGON!?" Lucy said shocked as she stood up.

"Yyyyeah, i'm pretty sure that's what I said." Natsu said, he looked at Lucy like she was nuts.

"Really? Well that's pretty strange, I thought they all died out long ago." Mira said, thinking about it.

"He must have been pretty scary the first time you met him."Gray said.

"Nah, he was just a big softy." Natsu smiled, as he thought back.

"What else happened?" Erza said, as she became more interested.

Natsu thought a little before continuing." It was about two or three years after that, I got strong enough to use more stronger spells.."

3 years ago...

"Secret Dragon Slayer Art,"Natsu held his hands out, as three magic circles appeared, all lined up in front of him, he then began building up a flame in his hands in front of the magic circles until it was shining a light-blueish color, he then pulled back one hand while keeping his other behind the flame. He then made a fist and shouted, Blue Tempest: Azure Dragon Cannon!"Natsu then punched the flame, and it shot forward into the magic circle, it then got bigger and more powerful as it went through each magic circle until it was a large, fast moving mass of fire, shaped like a dragon's head, as it shot through the air and into a distant mountain. Their then was a massive explosion, as the mountain seemed to disappear. After the smoke cleared, you could see the entire middle section of the mountain...gone.

"HELL YEAH! I finally got it!" Natsu pumped his fist in the air as he was proud at the fact he managed to take out a mountain, or most of it at least.

"Well done Natsu, you have come a long way in the past years." Venigon proudly said.

"Well I did learn from the best after all." He smiled. "Flattery will get you no where boy, now that your done with that. . . "

"Heh, guess It's time for a duel. Alright, your going down this time Venigon!" Natsu shouted as he charged forward. "Azure Dragon's Fist!"He then landed a flame enhanced punch on Venigon's chest. However, that didn't do a thing to him, as the dragon then swatted Natsu away like a fly. As Natsu slid back, put his hands on the ground, and was on all fours, as he smirked. Azure Dragon's Roar!" Natsu shot a large stream of flames as they hit Venigon, pushing him back a little.

"Impressive, you've managed to push me back a little...however.." He then spun around, as his tails then whipped forward at Natsu.

"Crap!" Natsu jumped in the air, but that was futile as the dragon was now in front of him. Venigon then opened his mouth then a large amount of flames exited out of his mouth headed straight for Natsu. "Azure Dragon's Raging Inferno!"Natsu then threw a large fiery sphere at the flames, as both attacks collided and created a massive explosion. Natsu then landed as him and Venigon stared at each other.

"That's good for now. You were even able to match my roar."

"Hehe!" Natsu smiled, as he rubbed his nose. "But don't get careless, confidence will lead you to your demise if your not-"

"If i'm not careful, ya, ya I know." Natsu said in a mocking manner. That earned him a thump, which sent him into a tree. "Mind your manners boy!"

"Ugh, y'know theirs something I've wanted to ask for a while now..." Nastu said as he unattached himself from the tree. "Why do you want me to become so powerful , I mean, I think it's awesome that your teaching me a lot about the world, and Dragon Slayer magic, but really, why do you need me to get powerful enough to slay a dragon? Is their one that I gotta take down or somethin'?" Venigon was silent, as he tried to think of a way to respond.

"Hmmm, you are sharp indeed young one, I guess I owe some explanation to you." He then began...

"A Lost Dragon?" Erza said.

"Yeah, dragons that have been forgotten or haven't been seen in hundreds of years. Venigon was one of them." Natsu continued.

"Lost Dragons also have very powerful magic, the type that's very powerful even by dragon standards. They were feared by many other dragons because of they're power."

"Wow, I haven't even heard of this. It must have been way back in the day." Lucy said, as Natsu nodded.

"By dragon standards yeah. They were kinda like the oldest dragons that could live twice as long as a regular one. But.." Natsu then tightened his grip on the fork as it was getting crushed."Their was one dragon that wanted they're power...so he killed them off...all of em'." He made a serious face as his eye looked like it was full of hatred. Everyone could feel the heat radiated from his body as they felt a little hotter than usual.

"So, he told me that the reason I had to get stronger over the years, was..." "Because you had to slay it, right?" Gray said. Natsu nodded.

"What happened after you heard this?" Erza asked. Natsu narrowed his eye as he remembered...

"I...have..to..kill it?" Natsu said as he looked confused.

"Yes, it is above all else, that you learn to defeat him." Venigon said with a frown.

"But how? I can barely match you. If that dragon killed all the other ones, what chance do I have?" Natsu protested.

"With this." Venigon then held out a a finger and a magic circle appeared, and out came a katana in a black scabbard, it had a long red string attached to it with a little silver dragon head.

"Whats this..?" He said as he stared at the sword.

"Hm, this is the ancient dragon slayer sword that has been crafted from a human, and a dragon. They called it, "Dorruga". In other words, "Dragon Sword."

"Dragon..Sword?" Natsu then reached out and grabbed it as he looked at it." So, this sword can kill a dragon?" He said in a confused tone.

"Well, it hasn't been tested against one, but the blade possesses an old lacrima that is said to have been lethal against dragons. Or so I was told, before it was passed on to me." Natsu continued looking at the blade, and then was about to unsheathe it, before Venigon stopped him.

"Your not ready for this yet Natsu, you have to have a certain amount of control over magic befo-" Natsu ignored him as he began unsheathing the sword. Venigon's eyes grew as wide as saucers as he panicked.

"HEY, LISTEN TO ME YOU IMBECILE! WHAT PART OF NOT YET, DID YOU NOT UNDERST-huh?" Venigon just stared as Natsu now held the blade in his hand staring at it in awe.

"This light...it's very warm." Natsu felt like he was in a trance, as the glowing blue blade emitted a cool blue light.

"What? He can draw the sword?! Normally, the body would be under large amount of strain from the magic pressure...but he's acting like he doesn't feel it at all!"Venigon was confused. Natsu then looked at him and asked. "So I now gotta practice with this sword?" Venigon then cleared his throat, as he regained his composure.

"Natsu, do you not feel tired? Because that blade should be putting large amounts of strain on your body."Venigon asked

"Well, I feel a little heavy, but other than that...nope." Venigon thought about this."Don't tell me...could he be ready? But he's so young...Wait, what if he has a better grasp of control...I'll need to test it." He thought. He then said,"Natsu, I want you to try to focus your magic in the sword, and then let it out with a swing."

"Huh? Ok. I just gotta put magic in it right?" Natsu held the sword over his back, and began focusing. The blade then started to glow as his breathing was getting heavier. "Now Natsu!" Venigon shouted. "HAAH! Natsu then swung downwards as the sword then released a blue shock wave towards a large rock, it then exploded into pieces leaving nothing. Natsu then dropped to one knee as he panted."The hell? It feel's like it was draining my magic really fast."

"I'm not surprised, that sword draws in magic power faster then your used to. But, I'm surprised. You were able to get off a Azure Fang without passing out."

"Azure...Fang?"

"Afterwards, I began learning techniques for Dorruga" Natsu said as he held up his sword.

"Is that that thing really that powerful?" Mira asked. Natsu then handed her the sword.

"Take it out, but slowly." Natsu warned her.

"Huh? What are you talking about, you think I can't take a little magic pressure?" She then began drawing the sword, suddenly her eyes widened, she then felt like she was under tremendous pressure, as she gritted her teeth a little."What the hell?! I feel so...heavy. Is this thing draining my magic?!" She then quickly dropped the sword on the table, then began breathing a little harder.

"Mira, are you alright?" Erza asked as she got up and tried help her.

"I-i'm fine, it just took me by surprise there." She said as she chuckled a little. She then looked at Natsu."How the hell do you even use this thing? I felt my magic and strength were getting sucked out of me."

"Well, I did train to use it for a while. It's not easy to use, and if you can't focus your magic properly..well, you know now." He said as he chuckled a little.

"So, the only way to kill that dragon is with this sword huh?" Gray said.

"Um.." Everyone looked at Flare as she spoke up. "That dragon...does it have a name?" Natsu then looked down, his hair foreshadowing his eyes. The atmosphere seemed to get tense around Natsu as they listened.

"..It's name...is,"

"Excuse me, Natsu Dranigon?" Natsu was interrupted, as everyone looked at a frog like person in robes addressing Natsu.

"Who's asking?" Natsu said narrowing his eye at the messenger.

"The Council has summoned you, regarding they're previous-" He was interrupted as Natsu displayed annoyance in his voice.

"Look, I already told them that I wasn't interested, so tell them to stop bothering me."

"My apologies but I have strict orders to bring you to them, willingly or non willingly." He said as two guards walked up to them.

"And I told THEM to go find someone else!" Natsu slammed his fist on the table, startling everyone nearby as he was losing his patience.

"Please don't make a scene here, we wouldn't want have any kind of accident here now would we?" The frog said as the guards stepped closer to put the cuffs on Natsu. Natsu then swatted them away, as the guard stepped away as Natsu stood up. They looked at each other for bit. Natsu then sighed in defeat.

"...Tch, fine, damn politics. Sorry guys looks like I have to take care of something."

"Hey wait, why is the council calling Natsu? Has he done something?" Erza demanded.

"This is official Council business, this issue is between Mr. Natsu and the Council. Please do not interfere."

"Hey! She asked you a question, you toad!" Natsu then held up his hand to silence Mira, he then turned and smiled at her.

"It's alright Mira, it's probably nothing. I'll see you guys back at the guild."

"B-but.." Mira wanted to say something, but she couldn't think of anything. Natsu then walked up to her, then looked into her eyes, as he said.

"Don't worry about it, the sooner I see what these geezers want, we'll finish our tour, kay?" She then felt her cheeks get red, as she looked down.

"F-fine...geez." Natsu then left with the messenger and his guards as they headed for the train station. Everyone looked a little worried for they're pink haired comrade, especially Erza, who had a bad feeling for some reason.

"I don't know what they want you for Natsu, but...be careful." She thought as Natsu was finally gone from they're sight.

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