*Dust covered Writing studio door opens to reveal a shadowy figure*

?: Damn It's been a long time, where is everyone?

Natsu: Urrrghhf what?

Grey: mmmgapig

?: Um guys? *pokes Natsu Gently on the shoulder*

Natsu: HUH WHAT! *Throws an intense fire powered uppercut to mans jaw*

?: OW WHAT THE HELL NATSU?!

Grey: ZZZZzzzZZZzzz

Natsu: Who the hell are you!

Ira: Dude chill its me Ira!

*Natsu freezes*

*Punches Ira in the face*

Ira: WHAT THE HELL MAN!

Natsu: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!

Ira: GOD DAMNED BOOT CAMP YOU FREAKING IMBECILE!

Natsu: Oh...

Grey: ZZZzzzZZZzzz

Ira: Ow god I just came back to write the next chapter you scrub *Gingerly rubs nose*

Natsu: HeHe Sorry man

Ira: Its fine dude I deserve it. Anyway lets get to the story eh?

Hey guys Iratus Carnifex is back and in action once again. I know It's been a long freaking time but trust me it was all for a good reason. If you wanna know where I've been just ask me in the reviews and I'll address but right now Im to tired to put it in writing . . Anyway heres the next chapter enjoy everyone hope you like it!

Love yall- PaPa Ira

Natsu woke to a pounding sensation rocketing throughout his whole skull. He was aware of the fact his head was resting in someone's lap and he was also aware that they were moving but other than that he had no notion as to what was going on.

"Is Natsu going to be ok?" Erza's familiar voice said worriedly. What was she talking about why wouldn't he be ok?

"He'll be fine Erza, He's survived much worse than this before. I know it looks bad but trust me it looks worse than it is" Grey's calm voice sad somewhere towards the direction Natsu assumed was front.

"That's not what I meant Grey.." Erza said quietly. Natsu heard Grey sigh before he spoke again this time his voice layered with concern.

"Erza I don't know. Some part of me thinks that place will always be near to his heart. I mean he grew up there right? I think the reason he never moved out is because it was the last thing he had left of his parents. Physically anyway. It wasn't just a house it was his home." What the hell was the block-head talking about. His house was fine.

"What should we do about Elfman?" Natsu heard Lucy say quietly. Suddenly everything rammed back into Natsu's head all at once. The fight, sending Erza away, the kiss. It bounced around inside of his head like some sort of bouncy ball in a confined place. Gasping loudly Natsu sat up holding his head and finally coming to his senses. Elfman. What the hell was Mira's older brother doing attacking him like that! What the hell did he want!

"Natsu!" Erza said her voice visibly relieved. Natsu opened his eyes and slowly looked around. It looked like they were inside of Grey's range rover. From what he could tell it just them four. Looking out the window Natsu saw nothing but a green blur as trees raced by. Where the hell were they?

Turning Natsu leaned forward ignoring the confused looks from the others and placed a hand on Greys shoulder.

"Pull over"

"Natsu?"

"Grey I said PULL OVER!" Natsu shouted angrily ignoring Lucy. Grey said nothing and calmly complied. As the car stopped Natsu kicked open the door and walked outside pacing back and forth his head held in his hands. What the hell was going on. Elfman shows up with a load of logo less goons and attacks Natsu? He needed answers, and he needed them now. Natsu turned around and looked at Grey who now stood in between the two concerned looking girls while he leaned calmly against the side of the car.

"Where is he?" Natsu said his voice dangerously calm.

"In the trunk" Grey responded not even bothering to ask who. Natsu nodded and proceeded to make his way to the trunk. Reaching the trunk door Natsu didn't even bother to gently open it, instead hi slammed his foot onto the handle ramming the door open to reveal a very disgruntled Elfman sitting curled up in the trunk. Natsu roughly grabbed him and pulled him unceremoniously onto the concrete before slamming the trunk closed again. Natsu removed the gag then grabbed him by the scruff of his shirt and slammed him up against the car.

"Why the hell are you here Elfman" Natsu growled lowly his eyes burning with a barely contained fury. Elfman looked him straight in the eye his conviction unwavering.

"My job"

"Who sent you?"

"That's classified" This answer was met with a heavy slam of Natsu's boiling fist straight into the big mans ribs at least breaking a few in process and leaving the man panting in agony.

"I'm going to ask you again, Who sent you?" Natsu said his voice dangerously quiet.

"That's class-" Elfman didn't even get to finish before Natsu bellowed in rage and lifted him clear off the ground turned and chucked him into a tree knocking the wind out of the man. Natsu charged up to him and began to slam fist after fist into the broken mans face. Bloody began to fly and Natsu felt the tug of hands pulling him off Elfman. He didn't resist.

"Natsu! Chill the hell out! You kill him we don't get anything out of the guy!" Grey shouted and Erza wrapped her strong arms around Natsu's waist.

"Relax Natsu we have all the time in the world to get information out of him. He isn't going anywhere ok?" Erza's soothing voice whispered in his ear. Natsu calmed slightly hearing the voice of reason.

"Fine. toss him in the trunk again we'll head back to my place" Natsu grunted out and began to make his way to the passenger seat of the vehicle. Natsu didn't see Grey and the others exchange some nervous looks before Grey cleared his throat to catch Natsu's attention. Natsu turned and looked questioningly at the three.

"Uh- about that Natsu.." Grey began quietly.

"Whats wrong?"

"Natsu, your house is gone"

The others looked on worried as they looked upon their friend who knelt in what remained of his only home he had ever had. When they arrived the scene hit Natsu like a sack ton of bricks. His beautiful mansion was nothing but cinders. The ground was covered in black and grey ash. At random places all around the destruction area there were pieces of blackened timber protruding from the ground. It was all gone.

"Natsu.." Erza said quietly stepping forward to place a hand on Natsu's shoulder. He sat on his knees holding two handfuls of grey ashes. He was still almost rigid. Grey and Lucy grasped each others hand and watched nervously. When Natsu got quiet like that it was dangerous to approach. This did not deter Erza Scarlet though and she knelt down beside Natsu and wrapped her arms around him pulling him into a hug.

"Natsu I'm so sorry" she whispered over and over again. Though Lucy and Grey's eyes widened in shock as they saw small droplets of water crash into the earth. Natsu was crying.

"I-Its all gone" He whispered brokenly. The four just sat there quietly for several minutes before Natsu roughly unwrapped Erza's arms and stood up.

"Natsu?" Lucy asked nervously.

"I lied"

"What?"

"When I said it was all gone, I lied, There is one place they managed to miss" The others looked at Natsu cautiously and followed him. Grey finally worked up the courage to ask the question.

"What did they miss Natsu?"

"The Armory"