(A/N) Finally a piece of Zeref past will be shown.

Chapter 13 The One You Love

Fiore Arena

Natsu POV

"FIRE DRAGON CLAW" I struck down all the guard making a path for the entrance. "Come on everyone there an opening!" I shout as we all rush for the entrance. When I try to go through the gate I found myself thrown back to the ground. "What the heck!" I look up to see that the arena entrance had a ruin marking to keep us out. "Ah come on not another one." I stood back up and started to pound the barrier but I felt that this was stronger than the last one "Dame it! Pyro were going to need-" I did not finish my sentences as I saw Pyro running full speed to the barrier. "Pyro what are you doing?!" I yell as I saw Pyro jump in the air. Pyro leg burst in to flame as he was doing a flying kick toward the barrier. I was going to tell him that it was not going to work but stop when I saw Pyro kick actually having an effect on the barrier. The barrier started to have crack but it was not breaking. "Pyro give it up you can't break it. You already told me that we can't." Pyro did not listen as he kept using his force to tries an break the seal. "AHHHHHH!" Pyro started yelling as he was putting all his energy and breaking the barrier. I watch in astonishment as I saw the barrier crack started to grow even bigger and started to slowly rupture. Pyro broke through the barrier and the guard all started to fall to the ground one by one. "We need to keep going both Bolt and Asuka are in danger!" Pyro shout as he shot straight for the arena. I look at the other as they watch him run and just said. "Well what are you waiting for?"

Romeo (Pyro) POV

I kept running straight for the arena pasting all the others guild member trying to get in. I saw the pumpkin host made an appearance but I ignore him when I heard a load shout. "BOLT!" I kept running and saw Asuka holding Bolt near the capsule. "BOLT! ASUKA!" I saw Asuka look up and had tear in her eyes. "Pyro… Help him… He… He" Asuka did not finisher her sentence as she let out a cry and held Bolt closer. I got close to them and crotch down next to them picking Bolt up. I check for him and found out he had fraction bone, burn mark all over his body and was not breathing. I quickly put him to the ground and try to give him ventilation. "Come on… Come on Bolt open your eyes." I said as I kept giving ventilation. "PYRO!" I look up to see Ventus and the other running toward us. I quickly got out of the way and let Ventus take care of Bolt. As everyone got around us I saw everything moving so fast. I watch Bisca hugging Asuka who was crying in her chest. I saw Lucy and Levy trying to confront Asuka telling her that Bolt was going to be ok. I saw Ventus and Wendy trying their best to heal Bolt. I kept watching them until I felt a hand on my shoulder. I look up and saw Master Zeref standing over me. "Let's go."

2 Hour later

After the tournament Me, Natsu and the others took Asuka and Bolt to the infirmary in fairy Tail. Asuka had minor burn and some bruises. While Bolt has broken bones, and second degree burn. Porlyusica was able to get Bolt stable again but he still need a lot of medical attention. While me and my brother wait in the Fairy Tail Guild, Master Zeref went out to look for Terra to tell him the bad news. While three of us who remained behind wait on one of the table for Bolt to wake up I could not help but feel like I fail Bolt. "Hey Pyro cheer up you know Bolt is going to be ok." I finally look up after staring at the ground for two hour to see Hydro rolling next to me. "He was able to get his Guardian Spirit which mean that his wound should heal up in a couple of hours." I knew what Hydro was saying is true but that did not stop me from feeing like this was still my fault. "I should have known that this would happen… I knew that the Ataxia was going to do something and I should have thought of ahead." I lower my head again as the door to the infirmary open up. Porlyusica walk out looking at all of us and said. "Bolt is ok but he need to rest now." "Can we go see him?" I look up to see Hydro wheel up to Porlyusica giving her pleading eye. She look at Hydro for a moment than let out a sigh. "Ok but stay quite. Bolt still needs his sleep." Hydro smile as he nodded his head. I watch as Hydro and Ventus went in the room as I stay outside. Porlyusica saw me sitting at the table and gave me a concern look. "Aren't you going to see him?" I look at Porlyusica and nodded my head no. "No I don't think I can." Porlyusica gave me a confuse look then ask. "Why can't you see your younger brother?" I look away from Porlyusica for a moment then answer. "It was my fault he in this state."Porlyusica gave me a concern look then put a hand on my shoulder. "You should not feel at fault young one. You pick young Bolt because he was best for the event and you were correct. Sure he may have lost the event but he put up quite a fight against not only Jura of the Ten Saints but Laxua as well." I look back at her seeing her reassuring smile as she gave me a big hug. "You have grown so much Romeo. Yet you still put the weight of the world on your shoulder." My eye went wide as I look around to make sure no one herd her. "What are you talking about? My name is Pyro." Porlyusica pull away from the hug and gave me a stern look. "Don't act like I'm the same as these buffoons of a mage child. They may not be able to tell how you are but I sure can tell." I look at her shock and ask in a quiet voice. "How do you know?" Porlyusica stern look turn back to a smile as she spoke. "Young Romeo I seen many wizards grow older over the course of the years and that include you. Out of all the young mage I wittiness I never seen anyone so determine and so driven as you." I smile at Porlyusica words as the guild door open and Terra rush in with Zeref and Naoko. Terra saw me and ran toward me "Where Bolt!" he yell in worry. I told him that he was in the infirmary with the others and that he was fine. Terra nodded his head as he went into the room with Zeref and Naoko.

As they close the door to the infirmary I slowly look back at Porlyusica and ask the question I want to know for four long years. "Was… Was anyone killed?" Porlyusica turn to me and gave me a small smile. "Bolt now that you return. The people who lost their life in our guild are zero." I smile in hearing this but I could tell Porlyusica had something else on your mind. "When I was gone how did the other feel." Porlyusica turn away for a moment before saying. "When everyone thought you die they were devastated. Natsu would not go on any missions for days and had no drive to fight. Happy did not eat any fish and even Carla could not make him happy. Your father stops drinking hoping that it would bring you back. Even little Wendy cries for weeks." Porlyusica stop taking and look at me with a sad smile. "I don't know why you left four years ago, but I can see that it was something you have to do. Just remember Romeo that just because you have a new family. Doesn't means you forget about your old one." Porlyusica stood up and started to walk away. As Porlyusica head for the door she turns back to me and said. "You should visit your brother. He really needs you right now." Porlyusica gave me one last goodbye as I look back at the infirmary. I let out a big sigh before I stood up and went into the infirmary.

Zeref POV

I finally found Kenichi in a restaurant with the Sabertooth girl. I told him about the news and he did not take it well. Kenichi looks at me and asks were James was I told him he was at Fairy Tail. Kenichi left the room in a hurry leaving me and Naoko. Naoko turn to me but I just told her that we should follow him. She nodded and the both of us follow right behind Kenichi. When we got to Fairy Tail we saw Romeo outside talking to Porlyusica. Kenichi ran straight to Romeo and ask were James was. He told him that he was in the infirmary and me, Kenichi, and Naoko left for the room. When we got in there we saw that Daisuke and Cole where already there looking after James. Kenichi walks up to Daisuke and asks how James was doing. Daisuke told him he was ok and just need some rest. Kenichi walks close to James brushing the hair from his face. He then turned back to us and asks "How did he do?" At that moment the door open again and Romeo walk right in looking at all of us. Kenichi look at Romeo then restate his question. Romeo was the first to answer saying that he did very well and was able to take down Jura of the ten saints. Cole then cut him off saying James did great on keeping his cool even if he lost it now and then. Finally Daisuke finish up stating that James was able to think on his toe and was able to save his little girlfriend in the process. At that statement we all could not help but laugh a little as Kenichi look back at Naoko. "I'll wake you back to your guild it getting kind of late." Naoko nodded her head no and state that he should stay with his brother. We all urge them to go seeing as James would not want anyone to mope around for him. Naoko gave in and both she and Kenichi left for her guild. As we stay in the infirmary the door flew open again and Natsu and his friend came out. "We would like to talk with you guy." Gray said toward Romeo. Romeo looks at all of us. "You three go. I'll watch Bolt." I told them as I can tell they did not want to leave Bolt alone. The other nodded and went out with the Fairy Tail guild.

Romeo (Pyro) POV
"What do you need to talk about?" I ask as we head for the top floor of the guild. Natsu and the other did not say anything and just kept on walking. When we got to the top we sat at one of the table and stay quiet. The silent was agonizing until Lucy spoke up "We first want to thank your brother for not only saving Asuka but Laxus as well. We really appreciate that and-" "It no problem." Ventus said as he held up his hand to stop Lucy. "So now that is out of the way what do you guys really want to talk about?" I roll my eyes seeing Ventus getting to the point. "We want to know about the Ataxia!" Gajeel yell. Me and my brother turn to Gajeel. "What do you need to know?" Hydro asks looking slightly shock with Gajeel outburst. "We just want to know we should expect from them?" Levy asks glaring at her husband. I look at my brother to see what they want to do. Hydro was still thinking but Ventus gave me a look that said we should give them a need to know bases. I nodded at Ventus and turn to my old guild and began. "Well for starter…"

Zeref POV

It been a few hour since Romeo and the other have left the infirmary to go talk to Natsu and his friend and they have yet to return. James has been sleeping for quite a while and his condition is getting better thanks to his guardian spirit. I have been sitting on a chair reading one of the books in the room when I heard James starting to wake up. "Asuka… Asuka!" James shot right of bed yelling the little girl name. I walk up to him trying to lay him back down. "It oks James the event is over. You and Asuka are fine." James was able to calm down a little bit but still look a little shaken. "Is… Is Asuka really safe?" I nodded my head and James had a small smile. That smile soon turns to a frown when he asks about the event. "Who won the event?" I could tell that James already knew the answer and I could sense the doubt and anger. "Akira of Ataxia won the event." I said. James look devastated and I can tell he had tears in his eye. "James you should not feel ashamed about losing. What you did today was remarkable. You were able to save both Asuka and Laxus. You were able to control your Guardian sprit in such a young age. Losing this event did not make you look weak. It just shows you how much you truly care about your friends." James slowly looks up at me as I patted him on the head. "Let me go get the others. I bet they will all be happy to know that your awake especially Asuka." I stood up and was about to head for the door when I heard James spoke. "Did you ever have a person you really care about?" I stop at the front of the door and slowly turn back at James. "Of course I do. I have you and your brother." James nodded his head and said. "I don't mean like my brother. I mean someone like Asuka?"

I look at James for a second and let out a sigh. "I do… or I did." I slowly walk back to the bed and took a seat next to James. "Her name was Mavis Vermilion… She was a beautiful and sweet woman who would do anything to protect the one she cares about. She was a very powerful wizard but also the best strategic person in the world." I pause for moment feeling a small smile creep on my face. I imagine the time I spend with Mavis on Tenrou Island, Our first date, and many others memory. I space out for a ashile thinking about the time we spent when James start to wave his hand in front of me. "Master Zeref? Are you ok?" I snap out of my daze and gave James a sad smile. "Yea I'm fine. Like I said Mavis was a very important person to me. She was the first person I could trust and the one person I would spend my whole life with." James gave me a big smile as he carefully sat up trying not to open any wound. "Do you have a picture of her?" James asks. I smile at him and nodded my head. I took the necklace off my neck and open the pendant. I gave James the pendant. James looks at the picture and look back at me. "Who's the boy?" James asks pointing at the boy in the picture. "He my son… His name is Nero." James eye went wide as he asks. "You have a son?" I nodded at him. "After Mavis became a master to her guild. She and I secretly got married." I smile as I felt the ring on my finger and continue saying. "What Guild was Miss Mavis from?" I look at James and said. "She was the first master of Fairy Tail." James eye went wide as he heard this and said. "Miss Mavis was Big brother Pyro Master." I nodded my head "Don't tell Romeo. I don't think he needs to know this just yet." James nodded his head as he asks me to continue.

I smile at him and try to remember where I left off. "After me and Mavis got married we found out she was pregnant with my child. Mavis gave up her role as master to a man name Precht when she was 4 months pregnant and the two of us move to Tenrou." I slowly stop speaking as I remember what happen next. "Me and Mavis live a great life and when Nero was born it was even better…" I look down trying to find the right word but just can't. "What happen to them, To Miss Mavis and your son?" I took a breath before saying. "The black dragon happens. When Acnologia attack, me and Mavis were call in to help stop him. At the time Nero just turn two and we had to leave him at Tenrou Island. The fight between Acnologia was intense and we had the upper hand at the beginning, but that was all a diversion." I look away from James thinking about Mavis and Nero. "Acnologia main goal was Nero. He plans to use Nero to help him conquer earth land." James look at me confuse then ask. "Why would they want your son? Was he special?" I shook my head yes. "Mavis has fairy glitter magic and sphere magic which represent light magic. While I have Black art and Death Magic which represent dark magic. On the day Nero was born he shows to have powers of both the light and the dark. Acnologia want to use this ability but Me and Mavis were able to figure this out and rush back to Tenrou to stop him. Acnologia put up a fight but during the fight Mavis got hurt so I told her to take our son and go while I fought off Acnologia. Acnologia and I fought for hours but in the end I was able to use an ancient magic to seal me and Acnologia in Tenrou Island. However as you can tell Acnologia broke out before me and have cause a lot of damage. That also led people to believe I help Acnologia in his destruction" "So what happen to Miss Mavis and Nero." I stay quiet for a moment then replied. "I don't know? When I woke up it was already more than one hundred years has past. I went back to Tenrou Island and found Mavis graves... But there was no grave for Nero. I learned that Mavis was attack when she escapes from Tenrou and use an ancient magic to protect Nero. I want to find Nero… Even if it just his grave I want to know he out there." James looks at me with a small smile as he gave me back the pendant. I smile at James as I look back at the picture. "I will fine Nero. That a promise." I heard James let out a big yawn and saw his tired eye. "You should go back to sleep James you need you rest." James try do argue but he let out another yawn as he put his head back on the pillow. "Can you stay until I fall asleep?" I nodded at James as I pull one of the chairs near the bed "Good night Master." "Good night James." James slowly close his eye as I watch him sleep. "You did well."

Romeo (Pyro) POV

"That Pretty much all we know about the Ataxia." It has been at least two hour since we started talking and it look like were finally done with the conversation. "Are you sure there is not anything you guy left out." I nodded my head again telling them that we only know the Ataxia from past encounter and that all we know about them. We did not tell Natsu and the other all about the Ataxia but we did tell them that underestimate the Ataxia and to never trusts their words. Natsu, Gray, and Gajeel did not look very convince and can figure out that we were leaving out a lot but their wife cut them of saying it was getting late.

Me, Ventus, and Hydro walk back to the infirmary to check on Bolt and Master Zeref. When we got to the infirmary we saw a heartwarming sight. Bolt was sleeping on the bed while master Zeref who was also asleep in his chair with his head on the bed. Ventus walk up to them and got an extra blanket and put it over Zeref. "We should let them sleep?" Me and Hydro nodded our head as we quietly exit the room. When we got to the front door of the guild I saw Wendy talking with Asuka and her parent. "You guy go on ahead I'll meet you guy at the hotel." Ventus and Hydro nodded their head as they left the guild. I walk towards their table when Asuka saw me. "Pyro!" Asuka jump up from the table and ran up to me and give me a big hug. "Pyro is Bolt ok?" I patted Asuka on the head and got down on one knew to look her in the eye. "Bolt is going to be fine, but he still need to rest. Do you think I can trust you in watching Bolt?" Asuka gave me a big smile as she nodded her head. Wendy finally got up and walk toward us. "Asuka why don't you go back to your parent? I need to talk to Pyro." Asuka nodded her head as she said goodbye and ran to her parent. I turn back to Wendy and saw that she was looking at the ground face all red. I suddenly felt my face go red as I look at the ground as well. The two of us stay quiet when we both talk at the same time. "I'm Sorry." "I'm Sorry." We both stare at each other and started to laugh. As we both stop laughing I smile at Wendy and ask her for a midnight walk. She nodded her head and the both of us walk out of the guild.

It was pretty late as we stroll through the city in silence. Wendy had her arm link to mine as we walk in silence. We walk for thirty minute when we stop near the memorial of the Dragon incident. When we got their Wendy let go of my hand and walk to the wall with all the names. I walk up to her as she touches one of the names on the wall. I look at the name and froze in my place seeing that the name she was touching was mine. "Romeo Conbolt" Wendy whisper as I stood there anxious. "Romeo Conbolt is the name of the boy I talk about… He also the first crush I ever had." Wendy voice was lost in the wind as I stare at her in the moon light. I watch her as she was deep in thought when I remember what Porlyusica told me and I walk to Wendy knowing what I had to do…

Normal POV

I face the memorial not wanting to face Pyro knowing I had tears in my eyes. I try to find my voice to tell him that I was ready to move on that I was ready to move past Romeo but I just couldn't say it. I know I just met Pyro, but in the short time we spent together it like we known each other forever. I was about to turn around to face Pyro when I felt his arm wrap around my waist. "Pyro!" I yell in shock. I felt Pyro place his head between the crooks of my neck as I felt a blush crept onto my face. Pyro just kept his arm wrap around me as I slowly place my hand over his. "Wendy… I'm sorry…" I felt Pyro grip got tighter as he brought me closer to his chest. I turn myself around to hug him back as I smell a faint scent of amber. As we held each other I still cannot get over the feeling I had for Romeo. Romeo and I were not close but we still had a sort of connection being the youngest of Fairy Tail. He would always help me when I needed it, and he always said I could make him smile when no one else could. I thought about all the time I spend with Pyro and all the good memory with Romeo. As I was thinking about all of this I could felt the tears falling from my eyes again. I felt Pyro push me away softly as I look at his eyes. I saw Pyro move the mask a little as he gently places a kiss on my forehead. I felt a smile crept to my face as I look at him. I saw Pyro had a serious look on his face he move the mask back in place. He took my hand into one of his and his other hand gently strokes my cheek. "Wendy I have something to tell you. It's something important."

To Be Continue

What doses Romeo have to tell Wendy? Will Zeref fine his son? With this win for Ataxia be the down fall for the Guardian? Find out next time on Guardian… Review