A Dragon of the COG

by thehappy

Mira Erza and Natsu head out on their very first job as a team, but things go horribly wrong. Making Happy take a badly wounded Erza and Mira away from the battle, Natsu continues to fight on alone. This is a Gears/Fairy Tail crossover. This story contains action, fighting, swearing, gore sex and war. If this offends you you have been warned Natsux large harem

50. Vectes

Well hello everybody! I'm finally back with another chapter for Dragon of the Cog! Yes…I'm sure your all angry at me, but I have been working on other stories so…yeah. SORRY! Still, this will concentrate on Natsu and his squad…although, I guess you'll just read and find out! Also…you all better read No Hope No Escape! Wendy's in Raccoon City against the nemesis, Birkin zombies and other genetic horrors! Check it out or…empty threats of nothing! And side note…this is Chapter 50! HOLY CRAP!

Still, I hope you all enjoy and leave some positive reviews! After all, I don't own any media

Chapter 50: Vectes

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C.N.V Sovereign The Sorano Ocean 8:18 a.m. 15th of Storm

The temperature outside was already hitting eighty degrees as the Raven Nest Carrier crossed the equator of the large ocean. Cutting through the waves with the rest of the remaining fleet as water sprayed, Dozens upon dozens of ships basked in the warm sunlight as they continued to sail. From fishing trawlers and civilian yachts to rusting freighters and the second Raven Nest Carrier, 'Resolve' This flotilla was now the only home to approximately two hundred and twelve thousand people.

Since the fall of Jacincto and the evacuation from the lambent, almost two thirds of the naval fleet had sailed off in different directions to find some sort of safe harbor. Some would succeed…and some would fail as ice and winter storms ravaged the northern seas and coastlines. Vasgar could be safe from the lambent threat, or the ruins of Berephus along the coast of Pelles, but for all intents and purposes, those masses of humanity would have a tough road ahead.

Victor Hoffman lowered the binoculars from his eyes as the distant island of Vectes shimmered like a tiny emerald along the horizon. Handing the ocular device back to Admiral Michaelson, the Colonel basked in the warmth of the bridge for a few moments. Adjusting his gray cap as the helmsman continued on their course, he turned to Anya Stroud. Marcus was next to her, his critical eye studying the island over her shoulder as Natsu and Grey talked lowly among themselves to the left. Sitting on the table was Happy, the little talking cat bringing a tug of a small smile to the veteran commander. Even if he was small, the flying magical cat was a hit with the children…one of the only bright spots of this situation.

"Even if we fall here…if humanity fails to survive this war on Sera…the last of our population will live on. The last communications from the leadership on 'Bastion' ensured that Operation: Lifeboat was a success. Farming and the establishment of new settlements on that fertile world will ensure our continuation. I…I still can't believe we managed to evacuate over thirty million Seran's…if only we had reached the surviving Gorasnayan's in time. But their last known settlement was deserted…no sign of them at all. A whole culture…a whole way of life developed over thousands of years of history…gone" Reminiscing over the loss during this war, he silently watched Anya and the others discuss the approaching island in question.

Leaning over a large table with her finger pointed, Lieutenant Stroud pointed to the old naval base with competent assurance.

"I'm telling you Marcus, this would be the best place to make landfall. It may be old, but the facilities in place will be handle all manner of ships"

"That's not the issue, Anya. This place was abandoned due to a chemical spill before E-day. Who knows what we'll find there" The gruff man told the woman, his finger extended toward the facility on the map.

"But that was decades ago, right? Whatever happened back then shouldn't be an issue now" Grey argued with the man, his opinion siding with Anya as Natsu remained silent. Irises tracking the geography, his long scar was hit by a strand of light as the carrier rocked against a swell.

"Anya? Marcus? What's the issue with Vectes?" Hoffman inquired. His stance firm, the man was still military despite the collapse of the COG and subsequent disbandment.

"What I've been trying to explain to Marcus is that despite the reasons for abandonment in the past, this island can be our new home. The infrastructure of the base and nearby settlement will be a boon to us. Plus, it's part of the Lesser Island Chain on the other side of the Abyssal Trench. Far too deep for any remaining locust and hopefully…the lambent to reach us"

"Sir. I'm just saying we need to be cautious. I don't want Gears dying or getting sick from some chemical spill from the last war. This place used to store and research some nasty shit and we don't know the state of those facilities. They could be crumbling wrecks by now fill with who knows what" Casting a glance toward Natsu, the grizzled sergeant crossed his arms as he stood back. "Back me up, kid. There are other islands we could try"

Staying silent for a moment, Natsu leaned forward as he traced his finger along a river on the map that ran from a crater lake midway up a dead volcano. "This island…I'll go and survey points of interest with the rest of Kilo. And I'm no farmer, but these lowlands could be used to grow crops. And a source of clean water around the forests? This is a risk willing to take"

Sighing, Marcus scratched his temple. "Alright…Delta will back you up"

"Lieutenant. Get a few more squads to volunteer. I want assessments of the naval base, that small town, and estimates of resources and possible sites for settlement"

"Don't forget the 'Emerald Spire' It's only about eighty miles away near Tevo Island to the west" Admiral Michaelson butted in as the naval commander stroked his beard near the right end of the table.

"Tevo?" Happy asked, the little cat never hearing that name before.

"Speck of land barely four miles long and a mile wide. It does have a fresh water source and a small harbor with a refinery to support the Emulsion Rig, but who knows what the state of it all is"

"Then I suggest you find out. We will need fuel for our ships and despite the war, that is Coalition property. Take some Gears and a small contingent of ships to secure and assess"

Waving a hand in light frustration, Michaelson walked to the C.I.C to relay the orders while giving a light grumble. "Damn…ground pounder…giving orders on my ship…"

"Alright Fenix, Dragneel. Get your squads ready to move within the hour. Your going sightseeing"

"Heh. You heard him kid, lets get going"

"Yeah…I'll go get Ultear and Sorano" the king rumbled as Grey and Happy followed.

"I think I'll take the window seat this time" Grey joked as the flying cat hovered through the ship's corridors.

"But aren't they all window seats? Wait…ARE YOU GOING TO FLY US!? AHHH! GREY WILL KILL US ALL!" Happy wailed as he flew off, his little wings fluttering over a female sailor as she shifted her eyes at Natsu as he walked past.

"Sexy…" The signal operator thought to herself as the three men continued on their way.

"That dumb cat…I was joking. All the seats are window seats"

"At least he's in high spirits…" Letting out a tired sigh, the man still dreamed about them…thought about them everyday. The three loves he lost had almost destroyed him…and he was still broken from their sudden deaths.

"Hey kid…it'll be alright. Something has to go right for us eventually" Marcus tried to say. Looking into the salmon haired man's eyes, he felt the pain as he squeezed his shoulder. "One day at a time…that's all any of us can do. I'll see you by the Ravens in an hour" Heading down another corridor before opening a door, Natsu gave another sorrowful sigh.

"Yeah…one day at a time…"

Two hours later… Approaching Vectes Naval Base

The King Raven rumbled, the vehicle slightly tilting as the Gears inside shifted in their seats. Feeling herself lightly press against Natsu, Sorano studied the male for a brief moment to her right. Straightening out a few moments later, the key mage adjusted in her seat as the Raven continued to fly in the clear skies.

"So Natsu? What do you think we'll find down there?" Ultear asked from across the enclosed cabin as the wind howled outside the sliding door. Spotting three other Ravens flying in formation with them, the time mage silently hoped nothing bad would happen today as Happy rested on said man's lap. Adjusting her lancer resting between her legs, Ultear listened as the leader of their squad spoke.

"Hopefully just an empty island. The locust can't dig here because of the trench, and hopefully that means the same for the lambent. If the old town is intact, we can use it to start housing and expanding homes for the civilians. But, who knows the state of them all…"

"Kssk…Hey kid?"

Natsu pressed the finger to his ear, listening as Baird spoke over the radio.

"Yeah Baird?"

"Delta will check out the facility. I'll be able to assess the damage. You head to the settlement. Maybe have your non-girlfriend Ultear fix up some homes for some civilians on the ships. The other two squads are heading upriver to check the land and water"

"Natsu baby! I know your hurting, but I'm putting my money on Sorano! Make me proud!"

"Shouldn't you be puking on Dom's lap, Cole?" Natsu rumbled in annoyance. His eyes cast toward Sorano and Ultear, both women looking away shyly as numerous Gears and pilots heard the banter. "Last thing I need right now is dealing with women wanting to fuck me. Like I have the time for that…"

"Haha! Not today baby! I'm saving my meal for when we land!"

"I told Cole if he pukes again, he can swim to Vectes" Dom input over the chatter. Joining the conversation, Grey unleashed a small smirk as two of the Ravens banked away and headed in a southern direction toward their rendezvous.

"Yo Cole, I'll take that bet. Ultear gets him first"

"Your on Grey baby! A whole shift counting inventory or the day off, those are the stakes!'

"Knock it off. Save the radio for emergencies" Marcus warned, his familiar rumble filling the air. "See you on the ground Kilo, stay alert"

"Same Marcus" Natsu replied as he shut off the radio and cocked an eye at Grey. "Really? Your betting on women to sleep with me? Especially the daughter of your old master?"

"Hey man, it might lift your spirits a bit. And Ultear's a grown woman. She can make her own decisions on that" he smiled while looking at the female soldier next to him. The raven dipped, making the soldiers shift as Ultear shook her head.

"I would think that you'd be over protective and hate me even thinking about Natsu that way"

"Not that I mind…"

"Maybe if I was some other version of myself that got mad at my rival for every trivial thing, but we're in our twenties now, and there's too much shit to deal with. If you end up joining that insane sisterhood, who am I to judge? After all, I have two ladies back home"

"Damn…that almost sounds reasonable coming from you" Natsu quipped as Sorano eyed the other woman across from her. Inching subtly closer to Natsu as the Raven continued on its journey, both women had a small staring contest of wills.

"Best woman wins the king"

"WOW! Look at that island! Is that an old volcano!?" Happy asked excitedly as he looked through the window of the sliding door. His eyes were big and bright, studying Vectes as they crossed over the coast near the naval base.

It was in the shape of an oval, the ridges and highlands forming a ring from ancient eruptions as the extinct volcano rose to a height of several thousand feet. Vibrant forests covered most of the highlands and the surrounding river that originated from the other side of the old volcano. Fertile lowlands well suitable for farming hugged the forests, their abundance almost ripe for the taking as the naval base loomed in the natural curved harbor. Crumbling quays jutted into the shallow waters as the complex sat in relatively well maintained condition. Past the ancient caldera, the southern island widened out to approximately fifteen miles wide…then continued in varying degrees of width for another fifty miles. Suffice to say, it was a sizable location for them all to assess and survey as two or three smaller rivers flowed in the distance.

Approximately five miles down the road along the coast was a small town. Fishing piers and several small water craft bobbed along with the tide, floating in ease as the Raven moved above the small city.

"Natsu! I see people down there!" Happy cried out in excitement, his paw pointing to several scurrying dots in the middle of the town.

"That's Pelruan…but I thought it was abandoned?" Sorano asked Natsu, the man opening the sliding door with a grunt.

Wind blasted in over the noise of thrumming chopper blades as the Raven sank lower and lower to the largest building in the settlement.

"It was. I guess these folks didn't get the memo about leaving" the scarred warrior said loudly over the noise. By now, he could make out individuals as several women and men stayed clear near the landing site.

Feeling the wheels cushion against the old pavement, Natsu and the rest of Kilo hit the ground as the pilot shut down the helicopter. Fuel was precious and she couldn't waste a single drop parked.

"Kilo…play nice. If this town still has people, they might be Cog" Natsu whispered lowly as the beating rotors slowed…then stopped. Eyeing an older man as he walked forward with a woman of about the same age, the Gears kept their lancers tucked away on their back plates as the presumable leader of Pelruan stopped before them.

Eyeing the man with messy pink hair and the horrendous scar dragging past his eye, the presumable leader knew without a doubt, this man was a Gear…part of the COG. Tracking his older eyes to the other male, he decided he looked pretty normal to the eyes of his wary citizens. Two female Gears stood with them. One with long, black hair and the other…bluish silver?

"Dyed perhaps?"

"Natsu? Who's this guy?" Happy asked as he popped over his friend's shoulder, the little paws resting upon the plate.

"By Tollen's fallen! A…what?" the mayor gasped out at the flying, blue talking cat as it hovered in mid air.

"Happy, your freaking the man out. Settle down for now" Natsu ordered his little friend with a rumble.

"Fine. But we better get fish after" the little feline pouted as he landed on the ground and dispelled the magic wings.

Trying to recompose himself, the man cleared his throat as the blue cat simply…stood on it's hind legs and looked at the townsfolk around him. Extending his hand toward the man with pink hair, he tried to remain calm for the solider.

"Mayor Lewis Gavriel. That's my wife Bethany Gavriel. Are you…part of the COG?"

"We are" Natsu rumbled, his voice trying to sound easing…which was almost impossible as he shook the hand tightly. Releasing from the greeting, mayor Lewis smiled.

"Finally…after all these years, the COG is returning to re-establish contact"

"Exactly how long have you been here? Are you stranded?" Sorano asked the man who seemed offended by the statement.

"I should think not ma'am. I, along with everybody here are proud citizens of Tyrus and the Coalition. Even when they closed the base in the final years of the Pendulum wars, we remained to keep up maintenance for when the coalition returned… Hard to believe I've been living on this island for almost twenty five years" He finished wistfully as the other woman took a step forward.

"Do you even know what's happened? The locust or the lambent?"

"We heard a few reports and saw a few broadcasts over the news, but after the Hammer of Dawn counter attack was announced, we lost all contact with the outside world. But, we are prepared to come with you to assist in any way we can" he stated proudly, his eyes full of patriotism for the country he held dear.

"No. You don't understand. The COG collapsed. Jacinto is gone. Some of the remnant is coming here to try and re-establish civilization away from the lambent and the grubs. Vectes is going to be the home for over two hundred thousand scared, homeless men, women and children" Natsu explained briefly as Lewis looked back at his wife with disbelief in his eyes. Restudying the man, his tone was shocked.

"Sorry…but your talking about tens of thousands of people? How are we supposed to feed them? House them?"

"Food vats keep us fed for now. It's not tasty at all, but you don't starve" Grey input as the mayor pressed a hand to his forehead.

"Over two hundred thousand…and that other settlement to the south might start something because of this" the mayor hissed out, the obvious hatred in his voice not lost among the Gears.

"What other settlement? And where exactly is it?" Ultear asked sternly, her feminine voice hardening from the new information.

"Some damned Gorasnayan's settled on the southern island near one of the bays. Almost fifteen thousand of the UIR bastards squatting on sovereign coalition territory. Let me tell you, some of the old timers fought them during the last war. They're spitting mad about those brutes so close"

"Have they attacked you or this town?" Natsu asked evenly, his eyes hardened at the mayor.

"Well…uh no…they've left us alone unlike those damned pirates over on Tevo or the other islands the past few months"

Nodding slowly, the Sergeant of Kilo digested the new information in moments. "Alright Mayor Gavriel, head to the base and find Delta. They'll get you in touch with Hoffman about how we'll settle in. Kilo will go meet these Gorasnayan's and asses if they're a threat"

"Aren't you going to kick them off Vectes? You have the manpower to do it"

"You worry about meeting Hoffman. I'll do my job as a Gear. Let's go, Kilo" Natsu ordered as he started to walk back toward the Raven with his squad. In minutes, the helicopter lifted into the sky and flew over several memorials to fallen Gears of the previous war…

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Two hour's later…

The settlement was hard to miss. Situated among a shallow bay as an old cargo container ship rested upon the blue water, the old containers had been turned to homes among the soil as farmland stretched out in all directions. A few other ships were anchored around the coastline of white sand, but for the most part it looked rundown compared to Pelruan farther north.

"Gears? Where do you want me to set down?" The pilot asked from the sealed front of the vehicle over the radio waves. Wind buffeted the ride, making the four human's grunt and shift as Happy once again sat on Natsu's lap.

"Edge of town. Dropping in the center might make them shoot us on sight" Natsu said into the earpiece as the Raven dipped further.

"How do you know they won't shoot us anyway? Lot's of bad memories between the COG and UIR" Grey asked as he kept his lancer ready. Sure, he still had his magic…but bullets were faster.

Finally settling down, the soldiers scrambled outward as their heavy boots hit the soil among the kick-up of dust. Gripping his lancer, Natsu took point as the other three fanned out in silence.

Walking along an obvious path that saw wheeled traffic, Kilo kept a wary eye as they walked past several container homes. Shifting shadows in the windows and doorways let them know they weren't alone. Several scuffles of shifting boots and the clicking of safety's put Natsu on alert.

Scanning slowly, he spotted several horses tied up to a watering post as a man pointed a Mazka rifle from a tiny window cut into the steel of his container.

"We're being targeted…should we respond?" Sorano asked cautiously as she cradled the lancer to her bosom. Eyes darting to the left as the number of homes and points of ambush sites grew, she clamped down on her worries and fear.

"No. We aren't here to start a fight if we can help it" Looking at Happy, the cat was coasting softly through the air as Natsu leaned in close and whispered. "Buddy. If this goes bad, you fly back to Hoffman as fast as you can, got it?"

"Aye sir…" The cat drooped a bit, his demeanor saddened at the prospect of abandoning his best friend.

"This is getting annoying. If they want to fire, they can. But hiding in the shadows of broad daylight? I bet half these people are just civvies" Taking a deep breath, Ultear stopped in the middle of an obvious junction of the refugee town. A bar and general store rested at the left corner, signs in strange letters that she couldn't read reflecting in the sun. Toward her front was a larger stack of containers two high as several Gorasnayan soldiers took cover behind a low wall on the second floor.

Past this center of the community was the small harbor and piers leading over the water while the container ship and a few more naval vessels bobbed and rose with the soft tide.

A dog barked nearby, its woofing piercing the silent air as Ultear finally had enough.

"WE ARE NOT HERE TO FIGHT! JUST TO TALK! IF YOU HAVE SOMEBODY IN CHARGE SEND THEM OUT!...PLEASE!"

"Subtle like a hammer, Ultear" Natsu commented with a narrow glare as a door clanged open from the leadership center.

Two men walked out with a few additional troops that were obvious veteran soldiers. The stance…the way they carried their weapons. All these men had seen combat as one in gray pants and a commander's tunic strode forward with his head held high. A military haircut enhanced the graying hair at his temples, showing his experience in command as his trimmed beard held a few specks of graying hair. No medals were apparent, but the men and women of Kilo knew…this was the man in charge.

The other was a soldier in the UIR equivalent of gear armor as he kept a Mazka rifle clutched firmly in his hands. Narrow eyes glared at Natsu and the others among serious burns that covered the right side of his face, shoulder and arm. Black hair blew in the warm breeze, but it didn't faze the man one bit as he continued to assess the Gears. His gaze finally rested on Happy, the eyes narrowing before pointing.

"That is strange creature"

"I'm not a creature! I'm a cat!"

Flying upwards, he landed on Natsu's shoulder before pointing back. "You're the weird one! Saying I'm weird when I'm completely normal!"

"Heh…He is funny"

"Enough" Looking at Natsu, the commander recognized the soldiers for what they were as his people watched from the shadows.

"Miran Trescu. Commander of the Zephyr and this settlement for my people. This is Garron Paduk. He's in charge of security here…now, what are you doing here?"

"Simply put, the COG is settling Vectes. Jacinto fell to the lambent and over two hundred thousand need a place to live" Natsu explained with a small gesture of hands.

"So…not even Jacinto was able to hold out" Miran murmured as Paduk slowly rose his weapon.

"We will fight for our new home. COG wants us off island, we will die to protect our children and farms"

"That's not the plan. This island has plenty of room for both of us. My main concern is if your going to start some shit with us" Natsu glared back at Paduk. "Why does that name ring a bell?"

"We left Pelruan alone…unlike pirates. But many bad things happen between Gorasnaya and Tyrus in past. I don't trust you"

"If your having trouble with pirates, why not hunt them down? You have a few ships" Sorano asked the two men, her appearance putting them at slight ease.

"No fuel. We used almost all to get here. The last is used on fishing boats to help feed the little ones. But now is all gone. Pirates know this" Paduk glowered at the mention of those beastly men.

"They killed half a dozen of my people last week and stole one of our trawlers. My country-men need the food those ships provide" Trescu implored as Natsu nodded.

"We can help with that. The COG might've collapsed, but we still have fuel and ships to take on a few crappy pirates….wait…Paduk? You fought in Baird's squad, right?"

"You know Damon? Surprising. Most people want to shoot him"

"I can understand that…but yeah, he helped raise me as a kid. Taught me everything he knows about machines and engineering"

"Oh? You know machines?"

"You bet! Natsu can fix anything!" Happy cheered out with a grin.

"Heh…you will help with repairs. I still think your words are hollow…prove with action. Follow me"

"Let me radio this in…" Natsu replied as he placed two fingers near his ear.

"Anya, we've made contact with some Gorasnayan's on the southern portion of the island. They've been peaceful so far…but they want us to work"

"Ksshkk…pl…e re…t"

"Radio's don't work well all of sudden. Just one day…they no work. You will not be talking with your leadership until you return"

"Yeah…the grubs did something when Jacinto fell. Range of a few miles is all we can get. Alright…Happy? Explain the situation to Hoffman then see if Delta needs help"

"AYE SIR!" The little cat saluted before fluttering up into the air. Rearing back as determination crossed his furry features, the feline grinned.

'BOOOM!'

A blast of air shot from his tiny wings, pushing the little cat like a cruise missile as he unleashed the full extend of his speed. In seconds he was gone over the closest hill, leaving a contrail of magic particles.

"That…is very fast cat" Garron observed before turning to Natsu. "Where did you find him?"

"When I was a kid…raised him myself with some friends"

"Ah…well. Come, there is water filtration unit that needs fixing. You will do. Others with you can help around Goras"

"We aren't your servant's you know?" Grey pointed out as Paduk looked evenly at the younger man. "I still haven't decided not to shoot you. Your actions will determine this"

"Let it go, Fullbuster. They didn't try to kill us right away, so they're not all bad. Besides, a little hard work never killed you. And if he shoots you down, I'll avenge your death…or whatever" Ultear said with a shrug and open palms.

"…I like her. She is…practical. And she doesn't annoy me right away…like you. Now come, you have work"

"Well…at least it beats having to fight monsters" Sorano shrugged as the five started to walk further into the community. Watching them turn around a corner, Trescu looked back to the Raven parked at the edge of town.

"You men. Make sure nobody harasses that Raven. If the COG are here, we can't afford a fight or misunderstanding"

One of the soldiers nodded, a brown haired man in his thirties as he and the other three took up guard positions around the flying vehicle. They made sure to be seen, letting any possible scavengers or thieves know…stay away.

"I better prepare a list of requests from our new neighbors…hope they will at least listen. One squad doesn't have the opinion of a whole fleet of tyran's" Looking up at the azure sky, Trescu studied the dispersing flight trail of that…very strange talking cat.

"Was it a robot? Some unknown creature that we never found? A mutation? It was a very strange sight"

Lowering his gaze, Miran studied a few of his people watching nervously from doorways and windows as his love for his people soared. "I must make this work. For all our futures. If I have to bow down before the remnant's of the Cog, then I'll do that. We can't afford to not work together" Turning, he headed back to his office in the nearby building to assess everything that his community would need.

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Several hours later…

Natsu tightened the last bolt of the water filtration unit with a grunt. Wiping some sweat away, he gave a small smile at a job well done. Taking a step back, the solar panels surged electricity to the machine as it started to work like a purring car off the lot.

"Good work. Now my son and wife will have clean water" the grizzled Paduk informed Natsu as he waved his hand. Following the soldier, Natsu walked behind the other as several adults and teenagers lined up for the life giving liquid.

"Glad I could help. Fixing something is always more enjoyable anyway…"

"You have eyes of killer. I can…understand. Too much killing and death on Sera" Marching up a gangplank toward a fishing trawling roped to a pier, the two men reached to engine room in minutes. Spotting Sorano trying to fix a fuel injector, the woman gave a light curse.

"I brought you help since you didn't want to prepare food like good woman"

"So sexist…" the key mage muttered to the security chief as he gave a light grin.

"She was insistent on doing this over preparing meals for others. But…she's not very good at it" the accented voice pointed out as the woman huffed a strand of hair from her eyes.

"I can hear you"

"I know. Now fix engine. If COG serious about help, they will give fuel for our co-operation. This ship must be working by time Trescu returns from big meeting with your….superiors"

"You know I'm a king? I probably could've gotten it myself"

"How nice…But I don't care. Now do good job. Hopefully woman won't try to fuck you in meantime. It will stink otherwise"

"You're an asshole" Sorano uttered as the Gorasnayan shrugged.

"This is not new. I've heard it before. Only opinion that matters is Sophia's and Yanik. I'll return later. Your other two are helping with irrigation. Hopefully Fullbuster didn't mouth off to anybody"

Turning, Paduk left the two alone in the room among the several pieces of engine and grease covered tools. Letting a small exertion of air pass his lips, Natsu picked up the largest piece and studied it with a critical eye.

"Just so you know…I wasn't planning on having sex with you in this engine room"

"I wasn't asking. The last thing I need right now is dealing with fucking a squadmate…especially with the others gone. It…wouldn't be right" Natsu wavered as he grunted. "Hand me that three/sixteenth" he pointed toward a tool on the floor as Sorano picked it up. Handing it to him, she was quiet for a moment.

"You know…you saved my life. You gave me a purpose…I was just a dark mage and everything that's happened…"

"Stop. Your hardly a bad person. I've killed lots of people and all you did was rob a few banks? Beat up a few civilians back then? Hell, half my girlfriends have done way worse…and all in the name of justice…" Glancing at the nearby female, Natsu continued to work on the component with practiced ease.

"You're a good woman…and a valuable member of Kilo. Hisui and the others in the sisterhood trust you, and that's good enough for me. Now let's get this done"

"Right…and thanks" Sorano smiled warmly as they started to work in comfortable silence…

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The shallow ditch running from the small stream that coursed through the farmland sparkled with clean water as several farmers tended growing crops. While most of the work in the fields was being done by older equipment and manual plows, there were still a few tractors sitting near some distant homesteads. Of course, with the scarcity of fuel for the people of Gorasnaya meant these implements of farming sat still and covered in small bans.

Looking up at the sun as warmth beat down on him, Grey wiped some beads of sweat from his brow. Long since shedding his armor in favor of mobility, the male wrapped his fingers around the shovel as he glowered. Picking it up, he dug into the earth for the newest sector of arable land. The water would be a boon and help wheat grow in the coming months…but he still didn't like it as he flung some dirt to the side.

"Stupid U.I.R. bastards…I'm a Gear dammit! Not some…fucking ditch digger!" Fullbuster complained as he flung more dirt. Eyeing some nearby farmers to his right, he took small solace that they were busying seeding the soil. "At least they're working…unlike her…"

Looking over his shoulder at Ultear, the daughter of his mentor was handing out a few rations and candies to local children. The oldest couldn't even be six, but they smiled with the prospect of small treats before running off as Paduk arrived in the field.

"Hey Ultear! Lend a hand will ya? I'm not digging this whole damn ditch myself!"

"Hard work will build your character. Plus, woman doesn't scare the little ones…you do"

"There's half a mile of ditches that need digging! I know you can finish it all in five minutes Ultear!" Grey grunted as he swung more dirt, his face taking on blemishes of soil as sweat poured from the working of muscles.

The woman turned away from the complaining male, her smile almost impish as she looked at the scarred Paduk standing guard.

"He implied I should sleep with Natsu and took a bet on it. He can suffer for a bit" she smiled a little too sweetly that put even Garron on unease.

"Sometimes I wonder? What is scarier. Women…or locust?"

"You know what they say….hell hath no fury…"

"Very true. I am proud patriot of my country. Have fought COG, U.I.R, locust, and the glowing ones. But none of them give…how you say? Worries like Sophia"

"Sounds like a good wife to you"

"Very. She is good woman. Very little still surprises me, but she does"

"Ultear! Come on! Help me out here!"

Sighing, the time mage shook her head at Grey. "You so damn loud. No wonder children run from you!" Pinching her nose in annoyance at the man who she considered a friend, she lowered the slender appendages. Grey had stopped digging, jamming the shovel into the ground in a statement of finality.

"Ughh…fine"

Waving her hand, it gave a small glow as she advanced time for the future irrigation ditch. Soil flew upwards, landing in neat piles as the dirt was rapidly pierced. In moments, it reached the small dam of earth before it crumbled and let loose the burst of water. Flowing forward in a rush, the liquid flowed and flowed past Grey and several farmers that were watching…with wide eyes.

"Chto za chert!?"

"Ved'ma!"

Paduk looked at the newly dug trench filled with water, the liquid gurgling and waiting to quench the thirst of coming crops…then he looked at the women next to him.

"That…was very surprising. How did you do this?"

"I'm a mage from another world. Same with fullbuster, Sorano, and Natsu. I can advance time for any object, but nothing living. I could probably fix every machine you have here today"

"….If you could this, why not tell us? Or have pink one work on repairs? This is…alarming ability for COG"

"Natsu lost some important people recently. Those he loved very much. Working on things helps him…cope" Grey answered as he raised his palm upward and formed a block of ice. Tendrils of melting water vapor started to flow immediately due to the heat, but Paduk found himself leaning in to observe.

"This ice? Does it melt into fresh water? If so, very useful. What does…eh…Natsu have for this…magik?"

"Fire from a dragon. Flames that can ravage whole cities and turn his enemies to cinders. He is not somebody to piss off" Ultear informed the soldier who stood strait once more. His face contorted among the ravaged scars, his eyes narrowing.

"How do…what promise you have to not harm my people with this?" He waved at fullbuster as the ice dispelled in the palm.

"Dragneel was willing to give you a chance. Plus, he does not enjoy taking innocent lives needlessly. He still tries to help those that need it. Does it work all the time? No. But he isn't about to go and kill a town of children and farmers fleeing monsters. And you already bossed him around for fixing your shit"

Looking at the ditch digger, Paduk resumed his normal scowl. "He seemed like a man who wanted to work…I had work that needed doing. I will…not apologize for taking his knowledge" He paused, a crease forming across his scarred brow.

"We should check on him and other woman. I'm pretty sure she wants him to give her baby. On way there, you can tell me about all your magik's"

"That's fine…He better not be banging Sorano! If he is, I'll destroy him for betraying Mira's memory!"

"Ha! Looks like you have competition, Ultear!" Grey laughed at the female who glowered with a hint of embarrassment.

"SHUT UP YOU IDIOT!"

"Come. Much to discuss with others. Then, we will go with Trescu and talk with your leadership. Hopefully. nobody has to shoot anyone"

Walking away, Ultear started to follow as Grey scrambled to wear his armor once more as famers and field workers continued to point and talk about the newly discovered…'black duchess'

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C.N.V Sovereign 3:32 p.m.

The Raven landed on the gently rolling deck of the carrier as it rested along the large quay that could accommodate the small floating city. Already, other ships were disgorging supplies and essential equipment after they received the go ahead from Delta an hour before. The base was clean of hazards…but could definitely use a new coat of paint.

With the all clear finally given by Anya and Hoffman, the task of resettling and rebuilding would finally start as civilians and Gears worked in unison. Of course, this was the first hour. It would take time to get everybody housed and off the ships onto dry land.

But that was a secondary concern of Victor Hoffman and lieutenant Stroud as they watched Kilo and their two extra passengers disembark. Having Happy fluttering near his head, the Colonel studied the newcomers. Of course Dragneel had divulged information on their identity, but it was still a relief to find an organized group of Gorasnayan's still alive under Trescu. While never personally meeting him, Hoffman had heard the name's before.

Straightening his back and jutting out his jaw a bit, Hoffman ignored the bustle around him as they finally reached himself and Anya.

"Commander Trescu. I'm glad you arrived safely. Trust my Gears behaved?"

"They did. But Paduk doesn't like Fullbuster too much"

"He is…twitchy"

"No, I'm not!"

"See? He complains too much" the scarred Gorasnayan showed with an extended hand as Anya stepped forward. She smiled, showing her diplomatic side as she waved her arm toward a nearby door toward the command deck.

"Please. This way gentlemen. I'm sure we have much to discuss and you didn't come all this way to sightsee"

"Yes. Of course. Lead the way" Miram asked pleasantly as he watched more supplies being offloaded from this ship along with several others. "They weren't lying…they used everything that could float to save whatever they could…" A rusting cargo ship was on the other side of the quay, the rust so bad that some actual holes were in the side. They were above the water line as a crane in no better condition hefted one of the food vats off the ship onto the dock, but it was a floating disaster that should've been scrapped years ago.

"Amazing half you fleet didn't sink" Trescu implied with a cocked head toward the nearby ship.

"The fall…happened very quickly. We couldn't be picky. If it floated, it could save people and valuable equipment" Hoffman replied to the commander as they started to head inside to get formal talks underway.

Ten minutes later Hoffman and Anya were sitting at a table with Miran and Paduk while Dragneel and Marcus leaned against at wall. They weren't armed, but mainly there to voice opinions if they arose.

Paduk leaned forward, his eyes narrowing at the two tyran's across from him as the burn scars tugged at his cheek. "In past, Cog has beaten my people badly. The Pendulum Wars…the Hammer of Dawn attacks. You outnumber us greatly and could wipe us out in our weakened state. What…flimsy promises will you spew to trick us?"

"He's not wrong. Past promises and conflicts have seeded a very deep distrust between my people and yours. We will need assurances. And you will inform us how…" Trescu pointed to Dragneel. "How you happen to have…I can't believe this still. Magic users from another world?"

Marcus cocked an eye at that, but really couldn't blame the man as Anya leaned forward. Clasping her fingers together, she looked the man directly in the eyes.

"We all know that Sera has changed since E-Day. That the old wars and bad blood…they don't matter anymore. What matters is beating the lambent and locust…and rebuilding. We have no desire to make you leave Vectes. In fact, we had tried to make contact with you before during Operation: Lifeboat"

"…And what did this operation entail?" the commander asked as Hoffman took his turn.

"With the mastering of interdimensional travel between parallel worlds. Myself along with the remaining leadership of my government knew that we had a chance to safeguard the remaining population from the locust. So…we found an empty, life bearing world and evacuated the remains of our species. Their job is to survive…in case we do not. While the majority hail from Tyrus and other former Coalition lands, we did work with survivors of Pelles, Ostri, and Sarfuth. We planned to give you the same offer. To evacuate…rebuild and grow without the threat of those monsters. Just in case we failed here, humanity would survive"

Both men were silent for a moment, digesting this new information as their thoughts raged of…different worlds were humans could live in peace.

"And the pink one? Where does he come from?" Garron asked Hoffman as Natsu scowled. It was salmon…not pink.

"He and his squad come from Earthland…which was invaded by the locust horde. We're pretty sure they did that just to escape the lambent, but their queen unleased a new war upon his world as well. Billions have died there as a result"

"So…Earthland? Strange name for planet. And now the locust are there?"

"Hey, I didn't name it. But yeah. Imagine those fucks going up against countries with swords and spears. Only Fiore, Iceburg, and Joya had tanks, rifles, and weapons to fight them. Still…it wasn't even close to enough to stop them" Dragneel explained with a rumble and scowl with his arms crossed over his broad chest.

"What did you do?" Trescu inquired of the man.

"The same thing that happened here. Used the Hammer of Dawn to burn any locust held territory. I gave the order with my wife…not something I'll ever forget…" the man said softly with a low rasp as Miran could understand. The burden of horrendous decisions were never easy.

"So…many planets? What will you do when we win this war? Make everybody come back? Because some people will fight you if you try to force them from nice homes without monsters trying to kill them"

"We know that Paduk. That's why whoever wants to stay on Bastion…can stay. Those that wish to return here and rebuild can do that too. But, it's a moot point right now since the locust did something to the atmosphere. Can't create a stable portal to re-establish communications" Anya explained as the man slowly nodded.

"And…now you are stranded with no homeland…just like us"

"We are. But since we will be sharing this island, hopefully we can come to some sort of understanding…maybe even trade" Hoffman offered as Trescu stroked his beard.

"You know…my father would be calling me a traitor. Just talking with you would make him disown me. But, he's been dead a long time. And Sera isn't like how it was" Pulling a sheet of paper from a tunic pocket, he slid it across the table toward Anya and Hoffman.

"We need fuel. We need medicine and doctors. Food is getting harder to come by because of the pirates that keep attacking us. Repairs and upgrades are needed all around Goras, especially for our vehicles and farming equipment. It is more than we can keep up with. You help us with this? I will lend soldiers to kill pirates and protect all of Vectes. And…once my people aren't threatened by starvation or bastards on boats, we will start planting coffee and sugar. I know that will be valuable to you"

"I think…that can work. Michaelson is securing the Emerald Spire and Tevo Island as we speak. That will give us a large supply of fuel for all of us. I can have Sergeant Dragneel build some food vats for your people. It isn't tasty, but you won't go hungry in the meantime"

"He will set up in our community. And the time mage can help. Valuable skills they have. You will loan them to us for next few weeks"

"I'm not a bartering chip"

"Agreed. Besides, having him around means less chances of him starting something on fire" Victor smirked lightly.

"That only happened once"

"Five times in Jacinto by my count, Sergeant Dragneel" Hearing a light rumble echo form Marcus, Anya smiled as well as the scarred pinkette looked away.

"Whatever. Just know now you'll have to deal with Baird by yourself"

Letting the words go unanswered, Trescu stood up and extended his hand.

"Very well. This will go a long way toward helping my countrymen"

"Just don't forget your agreement. This is your last chance to change mind of Gorasnaya"

Taking it, Victor shook it. "There's a lot of old wounds with all of us. Hopefully this old soldier can do something good instead of just waging war" Pausing as the leaders abandoned the handshake, the colonel straightened his cap. "I'll send Kilo back tomorrow morning with some supplies. It won't be much at first, but it will be a start"

"Good. Now you can use your fancy Raven to take us home"

"I'll lead the way. These ships can be a maze" Dragneel informed the two as the three soon left. Leaving Marcus alone with Hoffman and Anya, the grizzled Sergeant looked at the open door as crewmen walked by.

"That…went surprisingly well" Fenix admitted as Stroud walked around the table.

"Better than I hoped. Everything they asked for we can afford easily. This could really start healing the rifts between us"

"Keep that optimism Anya. We've fought them for almost eighty years. That won't be easily forgotten. Especially after the hammer strikes and the destruction of their homeland. Now, If you excuse me, I need to start overseeing operations again"

Leaving the meeting room, the Colonel quickly turned the corner as his heavy boots clanged down the metal passageway of the ship.

"Well…I'm free for a few hours…" Anya hinted to her man as he cocked an eyebrow.

"Oh yeah? Well…I'm sure we could both use a small break" he rasped, the voice like gravel as Marcus wrapped an arm around her waist. Heading toward her room, the two would make sure to enjoy the brief respite as thousands continued to work in the warm day of the tropical climate…

9th of Heat 10:22 a.m. Five months after arriving on Vectes

The resettlement was going smoothly as dozens of small towns and communities sprang up around the island. Hugging the coastal lowlands and shallow inlets, these communities burgeoned with civilians as they rebuilt their new lives. Others settled in the interior along the river or around small lakes as they used the abundant forests and ample farmland to start growing crops for the remnant.

Fuel was no longer an issue, Michaelson and his naval ships securing the Imulsion rig and the nearby refinery on Tevo from the stranded pirates with little damage to the facilities. Some were captured by Sigma-three, Jace and Lucy securing half a dozen of their leadership while other Gears battled through the facility. Of course, when hearing that several had been taken as prisoner, the Gorasnayan's had demanded they be turned over for 'Trial and Punishment'

None were seen again.

But now fuel was readily available and the remnants of the COG made good on their promise. Fuel was given to Trescu's people along with several food vats to supplement the food supply. The 'Zephyr' now patrolled the waters around Vectes and a few surrounding islands, sinking a few more pirate vessels as they assisted in defense of their new home.

Trade was quickly established with the two groups, the Gorasnayan's growing coffee and sugar which the Tyran's treated as almost gold. In turn, a few mineral deposits were being exploited as the surplus was traded to Goras and her outlaying farms and scattered villages.

Still…everybody knew deep down that the lambent were still out there and it would be only a matter of time before they re-appeared. But, until that happened, everybody would do their best to grow the community and make sure civilization didn't fall.

Natsu turned the wrench in his hand, the bolt tightening on the engine cowling of the tractor as the intense sun beat down on his skin. Summer had come to Vectes and it was hot. Beads of sweat tracked down his bare back, the scarred warrior having forgone a shirt as he finished his worked on the farming equipment.

It was pretty much his job now. He or Ultear would fix things around the island as they worked out of Baird's workshop at the naval base. And apparently, the Gorasnayan loved the two women of Kilo as they always asked for their help in whatever meetings they had with Hoffman….even when the issue was minor.

Grabbing the old rag from his back pocket, Natsu wiped his face of sweat and grime as he closed his eyes. Basking in the warmth, he stared at the white, puffy clouds above. "Erza…Mira…Levy…why didn't you go first? You'd still be alive…and I wouldn't be…you all were too important to die…"

Thinking about them…their smiles and insane reasoning…Erza's love of cheesecake and smut novels. Mira's love of cooking and rivalry with Scarlet. Levy and her desire to learn and understand everything around her…it made him want to scream at how unfair it was. His life had just been a wave of killing. Of war and death. Those three and the others made it all worth it…and they were gone.

The tractor rumbled to life, the farmer sitting in the seat as Happy fluttered around like the joyous cat he was.

"Aye…yeah. That's good work. Purrs like a kitten with a bowl of milk. Thanks Sergeant…here's a bottle of hooch for yer troubles. And…your fans are back" the middle aged man pointed as he handed the bottle of newly fermented rum to the man…courteous of Gorasnayan sugar from the south.

Following his pointed hand to the edge of the property, he saw Sorano, Ultear and several other women sitting under umbrella's and drinking ice water as they talked among themselves.

"Oh! Sorano and Ultear are being perverts again!" Happy grinned as he landed on Natsu's shoulder.

"Hng…they should be working on something. There still is too much to be worked on but instead? They're having a picnic" the man rumbled as light cursing erupted from his left. Turning, he saw Grey digging a new well as several women eyed him from afar like hungry cougars.

"Eh…let them have their fun. Lord knows the world could use more of it. Plus, they're not hurting nothing nor nobody with their little groupings"

"Yeah…but I'm sure Sorano was supposed to be helping with some new home construction in the village of Teno along the coast. And Ultear was going to de-age some older equipment for Baird…I wonder what they promised to get away from that for the day?" Looking back at the farmer, he saw him slip a small fish to Happy who's eyes grew bright.

"Natsu! Look! A FISH!"

"You…don't even care right now, do you?"

"NOPE! FISH!"

Shaking his head lightly from his friend's demeanor, Natsu walked over to Grey as the sun hit his hard muscle, many scars, and lightly bronzed skin from months of hard work. It made many of the female gawkers sigh at the sight.

"Hey man? Need some help?"

Forming an ice jack-hammer, the other male grinned as he too was shirtless. Gripping the freezing object as the temperature's climbed toward one hundred degrees, he started to hammer away at the soil to reach the ground water below.

"No way man. I actually have some fans of the female variety. I gotta look good for the ladies"

"And what about Lucy and Flare back home? How would they like that?"

"…If they were here, I doubt I'd be digging a well right now knowing those two. And give me some credit. I'm not going to do anything with any of these lookers. Not with my ladies by themselves…" Perking himself up as he stopped the digging, he formed some ice to press against his neck before he continued.

"You know damn well I love Lucy and Flare just like you care for all of yours. So what if I only have two girlfriends? They're everything to me…and seeing the Lucy of this world with Jace all the time…its rough. But just because we can't go home, doesn't mean I still can't support them and care for them from here. And if a few women want to look, no big deal"

"Yeah…that's good man. Hey, the farmer gave me some Rum. We should share it tonight with the others"

"Sounds like a plan. Now stand back, I got this!" Grey grinned as sweat glistened among his numerous scars as well. Stepping back, Natsu watched his friend work for a few moments in brotherly silence. Sniffing the air, his senses were still sharp as hints of ozone filtered past his nostrils.

"Might rain tonight…I can feel it"

"What are you? Turning into Juvia with your predictions? Cause let me tell you, that woman would be making it rain here everyday…or would she be emitting steam?" Grey smirked at his friend who gained a downcast look. His worry for the others that still remained was all consuming. The moment he woke…he thought of them all.

"Ah…sorry man. I know your wo—"

"It's fine. She's a strong mage along with the others. Just…I should be with them against the grubs"

"I get it man…I get it" Grey finished with a solemn look before going back to his task.

Sorano watched the two men talking from afar under the large umbrella with Ultear as they sat on some old lawn chairs. A few other women were there as well, but she didn't really know them that well. They had…just showed up when the heard Dragneel and Fullbuster were going to be working on projects in the field. And she wouldn't lie to herself…the king looked damn good.

Taking a sip of ice water as it cooled her throat, the silver haired woman was glad she had taken the day off. It was just too damn hot to work construction as the humidity gathered sweat around her bosom. Wearing a white tank top and some simple, tan shorts with sandals, she was dressed for the heat as her gaze glanced at Ultear next to her. The time mage was dressed in a black tube top, a garment that hugged her large breasts and showed her slim abdominals as a white skirt kept her ventilated as beads of sweat ran down her chest to drag between her luscious mounds.

"Phew…this tropical summer is something else. I'm glad I'm not working and get to watch…that" Ultear smirked as they both studied the godly form of their king in the distance.

"How did you convince Baird to let you go today?"

"I threatened to break his stuff. That man values his technology and equipment more than most people. Plus…he was being an ass. Said he was getting sick working around some 'horny bitch' So I unfiled all his blueprints"

"That's good. I was told they didn't need my help today cause of the heat. So…I came here" Eyes looking over every inch and scar of the king, Sorano knew what she wanted more than anything right now. Natsu glanced her way, catching her in the stare as she quickly waved awkwardly.

"You should go for it. After all, you were there during Igneel's longevity blessing and are a body guard put in place by Hisui. If anybody has a right to bid for the next spot in his growing harem, it's you"

"That's nice Ultear…but you know how he is right now. The death of Erza, Mira and Levy along with Kagura…he was broken from it. I doubt he wants some woman looking for a good time to try and seduce him"

"He can't mourn forever though"

"No…but he can take as much time as he wants. Plus…looking still has it's perks" the key mage answered like a shrew cat as Natsu and Grey talked a bit more….in full view of them all.

"Seriously. When we win this war and start rebuilding Earthland, I bet every woman on the planet will want kids with those two" Ultear mentioned as she adjusted her shirt. Sweat had gathered in places and she would need to take a shower…or a dip in a small lake today.

Sorano chuckled as mirth filled her eyes." Not wrong about that. Just don't get in Juvia or the queen's way!"

"I want to live. Not do something suicidal like take on Juvia and getting pregnant before she does"

"That would be something…you being a mom"

"Likewise"

Continuing to chat with each other while watching their king from afar, neither woman knew about the shattering news they would soon receive…

Near Cere. Outside of dimensional interference. Five days prior

A small vortex pulsed into being, the flow of purple and blue lost among the backdrop of Sera's moon as the stars twinkled like diamonds in the vacuum of space. Emerging in moments, a small cylindrical object no larger than a bookshelf made itself known as the breech between universes closed.

Pulsing forward on a small ion drive, it's sensors located the homeworld of humanity. The dark side of the planet had no lights…no signs of civilization as it positioned itself in orbit over the next few hours. Beginning it's scan of the surface, its onboard computer was seeking the specific quantum frequency of a certain man.

It took days to scan as it bypassed the 'Char' knowing that no life or bastions of humanity would call the heat blasted craters home. No…first Jacinto, but that was abandoned by several months. Continuing its task, it drew knowledge of several large communities hugging far coastlines or living on flotilla's of ships, but still…

'Beep Beep Beep'

The island among the Southern Island Chain. It found him on this latest scan as the probe realigned itself for atmospheric entry. Pushing forward toward the land far below, gravity soon took hold as the heat plating started to glow red with friction. Wind and air howled past…but it remained on course toward a clearing of land far below as minor calculations in course were constantly being updated.

'BBBBOOOMMM!'

Something hit the middle of the field, throwing up a cloud of dirt and strands of fire as Natsu threw himself flat along with members of his squad.

"AHHHH! IT'S THE LOCUST!" Happy wailed as he hid in Natsu's arms, the man re-equipping his lancer while splayed on the dirt. Shifting his body to point near the impact site, he peered over the sights as bits of dirt and soil rained down.

"The hell was that!?" Grey shouted as he lay prone. Forming his own lancer of ice, the other male was ready to shoot anything that emerged.

"Natsu! Are we under attack!?" Ultear shouted from her area. She was laying on her belly, the large breasts pressing into the soil as Sorano did the same. They were scared. If the locust were back…or the lambent…it would be a bad day indeed.

"Nobody move! I'll check it out" Rising into a small crouch, he scurried over the land like a hunchback with his weapon ready to fire…or his flames waiting to burn whatever came out of that hole. Feeling Happy cling to his neck, the scarred king finally reached the lip of the crater. Pointing his weapon down, his eyes searched for monsters…threats to his friends and the civilians nearby…but there wasn't one. Just…a strange cylindrical object that still glowed with heat.

"Natsu! What is it!?" Sorano yelled from her prone state on the farmland.

"It looks like…a satellite or probe! But nothing's trying to shoot me so it should be okay!" He shouted back before sliding down into the crater. Getting closer, he could feel the heat radiating from this thing as hisses and pops of cooling metal registered in his ears. But…there was a symbol…an image near the tail end of the small engine.

"Natsu? Is that a picture of Levy in a smart person coat?"

"It is…" Studying the image of the blue haired woman as streaks of heat and scorch marred the finish, Natsu knew this wasn't his Levy.

"Woah…what the hell?" Gray asked as he came up with the rest of Kilo, the farmer and several others as their gaze took it in.

"It's from Levy…or a different Levy…somebody get Baird. We need a truck and hoist. Cause I'll be damned if I try to lift this outta here by myself"

"On it. Just don't try to open it up. Who knows what could be in there" Grey warned as Natsu scoffed.

"I'm not a fucking moron. Just get him"

"Right" Running off to the nearby motorcycle the ice mage had grown fond of, it roared to life as the man sped down the road toward Pelruan a few miles away.

Climbing out of the hole, Natsu looked down at the device…then up at the sky and wondered how this had gotten here…and what it could mean.

"Well Ultear, Sorano. Looks like your day off just took a weird turn" the male rumbled as the two women nodded at the ruination of their day in the beating heat and humidity…

Two hours later. V. N. B. Baird's mechanic shop

Normally a diabolical mess of broken down machines, vehicles, and half assembled projects, the workshop and its owner found something of great interest. Wearing a lead apron and protection from hazardous chemicals, Baird was insistent that the others kept their distance.

Sitting in the middle of the shop floor on a few old sawhorses, the long container was being looked upon by the members of Kilo, Delta with Anya, and Paduk with his wife…who had simply been in town to 'Borrow' a generator from their old squad mate, Damon.

"Sooo…this come from other world?" Paduk asked as Sofia stood next to him in the work shop. Poking the strange cylinder with a finger, the scarred Gorasnayan stood taller as Baird waved a radon reader over the object.

"Please don't poke the potentially deadly space bomb" The engineer asked in a hurry as he continued to scan. Not detecting any hazardous radiation or other harmful effects after a few minutes, he removed the face mask and set the scanner down on a nearby bench cluttered with tools and stray parts.

"So…is it dangerous?" Marcus asked as the blonde shook his head.

"Nah. Aside from normal levels of radiation that's pretty much…what you eat from your cereal, its safe. Now its more of a question to open the damn thing…"

"I will get hammer. Hammer fixes all"

"Don't do that. It could be something important! And you can't fix all life's problem with hitting" Sofia scolded her husband.

"That…is debatable…"

"hehe…she got you, Garron. No arguing with your lady now" Cole chuckled as he grinned wide.

"I am mighty soldier…not henpecked like you weak tyran men" Glancing back, his wife gave a small glare of annoyance while crossing her arms. The body language said she was not amused with his statement.

"Careful. I'm good at reading women…and that's not a good look for you" Natsu grunted out as Paduk gave another nod in understanding. He and Natsu had talked many times during the last few months, the security chief having grown a grudging respect for the Gear and king from another world.

"Perhaps…your right, Natsu. My sense of humor sometimes is… misinterpreted" He shrugged with open palms as his wife settled down…but kept an eye just in case.

"I understand…completely"

"If you two are done?" Anya asked before making a continued gesture to Damon. "Please…get this open before they start comparing war stories of female conquests"

"I was quite popular in my younger years. Plus, the ladies always were…satisfied" Paduk said with a deadpanned tone.

"Okay! Baird! Get that damn thing open! The last thing I need to hear is how Natsu bagged Sam…again" Dom said loudly to his friend as the mechanic approached with several tools.

"Don't worry…none of us want that" Starting to work on the closest access panel, he concentrated on his craft as Grey smirked.

"Well…Ultear wants to hear about it since she craves it. Right Happy?"

"Aye! She wants royal dragon babies like Sorano!"

'Thwack!'

A female palm struck the back of Grey's head, causing a light cry of pain as Happy quickly flew away to the rafters above. Hiding from the ire of Ultear, the cat pulled an emergency fish from his backpack to calm his nerves.

"Your information is flawed like your brain. I am merely keeping an eye on Natsu just like Sorano. After all, she is part of the royal guard"

"But I heard you say that you and Sorano were pl-!"

'Thwack!'

"Man Grey…they're gonna knock your brain loose if you don't shut up and let me…work! YEAH! Alright!"

The panel had come loose, opening easily as a small camera lens pointed upward with a big red button next to it with large letters stenciled below.

'Push Me'

"Huh…well alright. Let's see what happens!" Hitting the button, the engineer let out a large grin.

"YOU JACKASS! WHAT IF IT BLOWS UP!? Sorano screeched at him as a pulse of light lit up the room. In moments particles flew from the lens and started to assemble into the form of a holographic woman. She was wearing a scientist lab coat, the form standing in mid air above the probe as her familiar blue hair waved in the wind. Strapped down by pink safety goggles, she looked the part.

"Finally! I've been waiting for you to open this probe up for hours! And before you ask, no. I'm not actually talking with you. Just a recording since your world is still sealed off"

"Wait…can you respond to questions at least?" Marcus asked as the image of Levy McGarden shook her head.

"I'm going to assume somebody asked what the hell is going on. So, I'll be brief. I'm the Levy from the super-scientist universe. Myself, along with several of my colleague's in my lab and other friendly realities assembled this probe to find Natsu Dragneel of one three seven-C and his fellow mages" She paused, looking off screen for a moment before reasserting her gaze.

"You're not alone. Several worlds of Earthland are working on re-establishing a link to Sera and your homeworld. But this Seeder bomb laced the whole atmosphere of both planets. While we expect the radios to slowly regain their ability over a few months, travel is another story. But! There is a way around it! While it's still in the early stages, we are building a space capable ship to reach one thirty seven with supplies for your nasty war. If it works upon completion, it will be a way to ferry personnel and much needed materials to those that need it…Yes! I'm getting to that! Don't interrupt Cana!"

She pinched her nose, a small annoyance on her face as she looked at the gathered adults. "It won't be some massive…I dunno, Star destroyer or anything. But it's a start. And now, there's somebody here with a very important message for Natsu Dragneel"

Having his interests piqued as the scientist stepped out of the hologram image, the men and women of Sera watched as a pink haired female took her place. Extremely beautiful and with an endowed chest covered by a yellow shirt, she could easily be a model. Gripping several sheets of paper in her hands as the hologram flicked and stuttered in the light, the woman cleared her throat.

"So…I'm Natsumi. But not the one you know. And…I had my life saved by Erza, Mira, Levy and Kagura…from one thirty seven-C. The last time I saw your three girlfriends, they were alive"

"W…they're…alive?" Natsu whispered in absolute shock. "The portal explosion. It…should've vaporized all four of them. How is this possible? Is this a sick joke?"

"This isn't some sick joke. We worked together and survived during the undead apocalypse on that one earth for a few months. But…they're stranded in the multiverse. After they got me to a new Earthland and a home that…wasn't destroyed, they 'Shifted' away to another universe. McGarden explained it as their bodies absorbing "Stupid, shitty quantum particles"

"That…sounds like her…" Natsu wavered as the room remained silent.

"Um…I know its not the best news, but I do have some messages from each of them…" Shuffling the papers in her hand, the busty pinkette started to speak.

"This is from Mira…she says…'Natsu. If you're with Sorano, you should seduce her so I have a silver haired ally against the stupid red-head's. Also, I have a sweet eyebrow scar from a crazed Russian that I killed. I totally look extra hot and sexy now! Love you my wonderful dragon!" Coughing, the woman shifted papers in her hands.

"SERIOUSLY!? SHE WANT'S ME TO FUCK NATSU BECAUSE OF MY HAIR COLOR!? WHAT ABOUT ROMANCE OR ALL THAT OTHER CRAP!?" the key mage roared out as Dom and Cole laughed.

"Man…looks like I'll be winning that extra twenty bucks after all, eh Marcus?" the bigger man joked as Sorano just took on a defeated look.

"Quiet! This is important" Natsu hissed as his eyes took in every detail.

"This is from Erza… "Natsu. I created a wonderful murder bat that I named Strawberry. I killed dozens of zombies with it and a few rapists that tried to invade the temple that is my body. We even fought at Verdun during the Great War! I'm a lieutenant now according to the German's. But I love you very much and think about you all the time. Also, Kagura is willing to join the sisterhood after I told her of my sexual exploits with you. Love you my scarred prince!" Natsumi muttered, the echo of lewd pervert on her lips as she shifted notes.

"Man…I wonder what horrible things she did to those rapists?" Dom asked Anya nearby.

"Knowing Scarlet…nothing good. Still sounds like a pervert though"

"What is…German?" Paduk asked Baird who ran a hand through his blonde hair.

"I'll explain it later since I've been to one of those worlds before"

"QUIET! I WANNA HEAR MORE!" Happy shouted as he fluttered down and sat on Natsu's shoulder.

"Um…Kagura left this one… "Natsu! Don't listen to your insane girlfriend! I never said I would join that insane harem or ask her to relay her pervert sex stories! If we do…and I mean if! You will be a respectable man! I won't give it up like this idiot next to me! I do hope all our friends are alive and safe. I'll try to keep these three dummies out of trouble"

"So…is she interested in you or not?" Gray asked his childhood friend who simply shrugged.

"Who knows with her…and if she has to deal with pressure from Erza…she probably already lost" the slayer finished, looking at the hologram once more as Happy clutched his mass of salmon hair.

"Last is Levy… 'Yo my sexy man! I've been trying to figure out how to…not shift into random universes, but it's been a crapshoot already! The science and brain thinking I need to acquire is like…stupid alot! Far more than normal science! But we are all together, alive, and kicking ass! ….I might have accidentally started a small cult with Kamika, Sorano, and Minerva… ANYWAY! WHEN I SEE YOU AGAIN THERE WILL BE NO FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE TO STOP ME FROM HAVING HOURS OF SEX WITH YOU! GOD DAMN YOUR SO FUCKING SEXY!"

Natsumi rubbed her temple, obviously disturbed. "It's like I can hear her insanity in my head…and that place is already fucked… Anyway. It's not much, but that's an update on the situation. Good luck and I hope you see them again"

The image faded, particles of holographic light dwindling as the shop became quiet. Everybody looked at Natsu, the man slowly blinking as he stared up at the rafters.

"They're alive…after months of thinking they died…they're alive somewhere in the multiverse…" Gaining a small smile, the man felt his spirit lift as Grey slapped a hand on his free shoulder.

"Hey Natsu! This is fucking great! Not only are some of my friends back, but your ladies aren't dead! If we don't drink and celebrate tonight, I'll kick your ass for being a loser, emo bitch"

"Heh…yeah. Celebrating would be damn good. Hey Paduk? Bring some friends to 'Rusting Nail' tonight. They have rotgut and shitty rotgut, but it'll fuck you up"

"Your weak ability to drink will be your downfall, Gear"

"WOOO! YEAH BABY! BIG SHINDIG TONIGHT! I'M GONNA PIG OUT!"

"Don't go crazy…but yeah, this is some good damn news. I'll let a few others know about it" Marcus agreed with his tired voice of war as Happy started to fly around in circles above.

"YAY! MIRA AND THE OTHERS ARE ALIVE! YAYYYY!"

"A good day…a really good day" Natsu whispered once more as those around him started to talk and digest this latest information from distant allies on other worlds…

Later that night…

The humidity of the blazing summer day had faded somewhat, but not entirely as the men and women drank to their hearts content over the recent news. Not only was one of the big heroes of the war in good spirits, but they had help working to destroy the elements blocking their war torn world. Granted, it would still be a long time, but it was uplifting.

The party had gone long and hard, pushing past two a.m. as Baird and Grey teamed up to take Paduk down in drinking some rotgut vodka. They failed as they passed out on the floor of the Pelruan bar. By this time, Marcus and Anya had retired while a groggy Dom and Cole tried to stay awake. And Happy? He had fallen asleep in the rafters with a half eaten fish that would surely stink up the place by morning.

Staggering along the dirt road to the naval base as rain started to fall, Natsu was held up by Sorano and Ultear as the inebriated man walked on unsure footing.

"The rain…is amazing…and their alive…" the king said with a slight slur.

"I know…we know. It's wonderful…but you still should've slowed down with the drinking against Jace and Paduk" Sorano scolded as the male just laughed.

"Eh…I'll be sober within the hour. Dragon magic…burns through alcohol really fast. I have to drink so much just to keep up and not lose my buzz…" gripping her ass, the woman let out a small squeal.

"I…I know what you want…I was…in…a bad place. But now…I'm out. And you heard Mira…"

"Lets…lets just get him to his room" Sorano stated with a blush as she walked the man into the quiet building. A few sentries were out, but they knew who the three were as they moved down silent corridors to the king's private chamber.

"You're a good…councilor…"

"Thanks…and here we are" Ultear smiled lightly as she pushed the door open. Closing it behind her, the two women made their way to the bed….then were suddenly pulled to the mattress as Natsu dragged them down.

"AHHHH!" Sorano cried as she landed on the male, her large breasts pressing against his hard muscular chest through thin fabric.

"I'm not stupid…I know what you both have wanted for months now" the king tried to grin as his warm breath made the female blush.

"Um…Shouldn't you be sober for this?" she replied huskily as Ultear watched with baited eyes from the left. Her chest rose and fell, taking in every moment. They all knew…they could feel what would happen next as the male king stared intently at Sorano on top of him.

She lightly gulped, a bit of fear…but mostly excitement coursing through her mind as the king eyed her like supple prey. "Is this it? But we're not dating yet? And what about all the other's? Juvia might actually kill me! But again…I was party to meeting Igneel. That has to be a huge spur of events to accept me as a woman. And what about—"

"Don't just sit there thinking! Just go for it! Like this!"

Pressing her lips to Natsu's, Ultear moved in for the kill as they shared a moment of passion. Their lips were hot, pressing as Natsu slowly met her tongue with his. It melted her fears for a moment as they wrestled, but was quickly abandoned as she came up for some air.

"I was getting to it!" Sorano barked back before cupping the man's face and pressing her own lips to his. It made her elicit a soft moan, but nothing to major as the seconds passed. Releasing his lips, she straddled her chest with an evil smirk.

"My king…you've been in such pain for months. Allow us, some of your beautiful subjects to ease your burden…and the build-up of stress you no doubt have" Gripping the hem of her shirt near her waist, Sorano pulled it over her head. Revealing some very large and firm breasts restrained in a tube top, the woman tossed it away as she started working on the simple bra.

"Heh…it has been a few difficult months" he answered quietly as Ultear rose.

"Then…we will both assist you in quelling your suffering" The dark haired woman had risen as well on the bed, the springs squeaking as she shed some frustrating clothing to the side.

Her large breasts came free, hanging in the soft light of the room as they seemed to glow with reflective smoothness. Eyeing the twin globes of womanly curves before him, Natsu set himself higher as Sorano revealed her own full chest.

"A beautiful sight of two angels…" he punned with a grin as he pulled Ultear close. Kissing her deeply, she felt herself melt in his arms as his left palm started to massage her breast. The fingers were rough…weathered by years of hard work, training and war….it was the true touch of a man. The kiss ended…and quickly moved to her neck as she gasped anew from the sensation.

"Well…I guess I'll just have to find something else to play with…" the silver haired woman smirked as slid down and started to work on his belt and buckle. Nimble fingers soon loosened the pants as she pulled them down along with his boxers.

The sight made her gasp. Of course she had heard the rumors from the queen and others, but it didn't do the king justice. Nine inches of man meat had sprung up, waiting for her to do something.

"So…big…" The woman whispered as she lowered her head near the tip. It smelled like man, the organ enticing her to act as she slowly licked the tip with a flick of her tongue.

A light groan emanated from the royal male, meaning he was pleased as he continued to play with Ultear's large mammaries.

"Oh…so that's the way to please my king…" Sorano teased. Opening her mouth wide, she engulfed the shaft and started to suck. It filled her cavern, the tongue rolling over the throbbing meat as she rose her head up and down in a very familiar motion. Gagging at the five inch mark, she found herself stopping before easing back…then resuming the blowjob for her king.

"Sorano? How is it?" Ultear asked with a silent gasp. Natsu was teasing her hardened nipples, the warm tongue dancing over the tips of flesh as he gave them the attention they deserved.

The white haired female released it, a reflective sheen of saliva coating the flesh as she gave a lustful gulp. "It's so big. No way I can fit this whole thing" Retaking it back in her mouth, the female resumed sucking and slurping on the hard cock with gusto and lust.

"Hmmm…maybe I should help her?" Ultear asked slyly, her eyes mirthful as Natsu gave more attention to her large breasts.

"That's a great idea" The male graveled out, his mouth soon suckling on the right nipple as the female moaned from the attention. Looking down as black bangs framed her face, she found herself still wearing the white skirt and panties.

"Ugh. Too many clothes in the way" Climbing off the bed, she wasted not a moment as the skirt slid past her hips and long, slender legs. They hit the cool floor, soon joined by a pair of panties as her nudity shone in the room.

"Well…it's not fair only one of us is naked…" Sorano smirked as the glistening member stood erect near her lips. Rising up from the bed, she too shed the remaining garments as Natsu stood tall.

Removing the boots and pants that had gotten in the way, the king was quick to remove the black shirt. Hard muscle earned through years of battle, training and hard work seemed to glow with light. Scars of all manners and sizes covered his torso, a few spots on his legs, and even a few on his back…and it excited something primal in the two females.

It was arousing. Their instincts knowing beyond a doubt, this man was a protector…a provider of strength. Something their female minds had developed through evolution over countless eons.

'Delicious'

"No wonder countless women want you, my king…" Sorano whispered before pushing the man onto the bed.

Giving a small grunt, Natsu found the effects of alcohol rapidly diminishing as Ultear took a spot between his legs. She licked the shaft from his balls, the musk driving her crazy with more desire before wrapping the tip between her soft lips.

"Looks like she needs help. But don't think your just getting pleasured. After all, a king should work for his loyal subjects" Sorano teased before she straddled her moist center over the scarred man's face.

Looking up at the glistening folds of her cavern, the man complied with a flick of his tongue. Delving into the female's core, he could hear her moan's of ecstasy as she gasped.

"Ohh…that feels so good…" Sorano breathed heavily before falling forward. Her face was near his cock, the member getting womanly attention from Ultear as she licked and sucked every inch of the meat. Extending her own tongue, the white haired mage licked up the nine inch monster as her core was given so much tender care. Wrapping her lips around the head, she resumed the blowjob as Ultear worked on the testicles further down like the woman she was.

"Hmmmm…so much…pent…up stress…" Ultear uttered between the sucking of each ball, her pink tongue washing over them constantly as she raised her ass in the air. Getting low, her ministrations would've made weaker men release already…but not this man. Letting one go with a low 'pop' of suction, she dragged her tongue up the meat stick before teasing the tip with her womanly ally. For a good five minutes, the three enjoyed the actions of their sexual desires with Sorano making the loudest noises. After all…she was getting so much attention from the king of Fiore.

"I think you ladies need to get ready for a good fucking" Natsu instructed as he lightly pushed the celestial mage away.

Rolling onto her stomach, Ultear knew which position she wanted to enjoy as she looked over her shoulder. Wiggling her ass, she beckoned as Sorano lay to the side…and watched with a look of desire as she tenderly touched her loins.

"Go on Natsu…pound her dirty snatch. After all…she did have to seduce men as a double agent back in the day…" Sorano teased as the scarred king lined up his member with Ultear's glistening core.

"Sorano! You promised you wouldn't tell…HIM! OH MY GOD!"

He had pushed in, filling her to the brim as the inner walls clenched around the phallus. Gripping the sheets with trembling fingers, she felt every inch as he pulled back…then slammed forward once more.

Gasping, her mouth was left agape as she felt her head being pushed to the mattress as he thrust again…and again like an alpha jackhammer. Her core was slick, excited juices lubricating the motion as she moaned in ecstasy.

"So deep! Deeper than any other man! Fuck! I need more!"

"Please…harder…" Ultear begged lightly as her breasts mashed against the mattress. Bangs of sweaty hair plastered against her beautiful face, the sexual workout taking its toll as the male pounded her from behind.

"Natsu…she's really asking for it…go on…give her the fucking she deserves…" Sorano whispered into the man's ear before she started to kiss down his neck. Her large double d breasts were pressed against his muscular back, the tips hardening from his strength. Tasting his male sweat between kisses, the key mage whispered dirty things into his ear.

"She's a whore….treat her like one. After all, she needs your forgiveness for all the filthy deeds she's done…"

"Ungh!" he thrust hard, making the woman before him cry out, her moans muffled by blankets and the mattress as his cock thrashed her core. "Is that true Ultear?" he teased, knowing that women that slept with him became…quite addled with lust.

"Y…yes…it's true! I've fucked other men like a filthy slut! Please! Keep going!" she begged once more as her walls clenched around the nine inch invader. It was hard and fast…relentless abuse for her loins of lust as the king pounded her into the bed minute after mintue. Every thrust made her gasp…moan like a bitch in heat as the former Grimoire mage took it…over and over again from the king of Fiore.

"God…no…wonder…ungh! He's…fucking me so….hard…" The female whispered while a few strands of her hair reached her mouth. Blowing them out, she took another thrust like a good cocksleeve before feeling a sensation she never felt with her false lovers in years past. A stirring in her core…a rushing shudder through her womanly body as she gave a throaty moan.

"Ahhhh! I'm cumming!" Ultear cried out, the sweet nectar dripping from her damp pussy as Natsu pulled out. Collapsing forward, she basked in the heat of the summer night as droplets of sweat covered her toned stomach and large breasts. Hair splayed out like an exhausted angel, her chest rose and fell between gulps of air as rain started to fall outside in torrents.

"That…was…so incredible…no wonder you have eleven girlfriends…bravo" Ultear lightly clapped before resting a tired hand on her sweaty forehead.

"My turn…and you better give me the same treatment!" the silver haired woman demanded as she laid on her back. Taking up the middle of the bed, she spread her legs as Natsu grinned.

"Mira loves this position. And when I see her again, your gonna help her out"

"Of course..." Sorano purred as she grabbed her ankles, forming a very beautiful and sexual 'V' with her lower lips begging to be filled. "Now stick it in and fuck me! I've been waiting too damn lo…LONG! OH FUCK!' Shy yelled loudly, the male driving into her as inch after inch buried itself inside her. Gasping as her chest rose, the man moved his hips in a light retreat…before assaulting forward.

"Ungh! Ungh! Ungh!" his heavy thrusts made her breath hitch, the large orbs of her chest bouncing in rhythm as she uttered dirty grunts of desire.

"I'm…taking..Unh…the whole thing…ungh!" Sorano whispered between his manly thrusts, her words almost lost as he pinned down her inner thighs.

"It's what you wanted…a hard fucking"

"Yes! Keep going!" She begged lustfully as he abused and pounded her stretched core. "So big! So deep! No wonder Hisui turns into a cock-addled bitch during her sex with him!"

She positioned her ankles near her ears, the female flexibility ensuring more pounding as Ultear watched lazily from the side.

"Mira does that too…becomes a flexible little fuck doll for her man…I guess you will be an ally of hers in the future?" Ultear asked as she lazily rubbed her nipples. Looking at the woman being fucked into the bed, she grinned as her fellow female looked her way.

"But! We..ahh..harder…aren't dat..ING! Fuck! KEEP POUNDING THAT TIGHT HOLE!" Sorano demanded, her breasts sifting and jiggling with every hard motion of Natsu. Her hair was a damp mess, drenched with her sweat as the man fucked her…and fucked her for several countless minutes.

"Oh…oh my god…" She whispered, her eyes watching him disappear inside her damp core as he continuously thrust with male vigor and stamina. She still couldn't believe how much she was taking…but she was…and it was so fucking hot as she kept a grip on her ankles near her ears.

"Harder…fuck me until I cum like I deserve!" Sorano demanded with a crazed, lust filled glare as her body was rocked back and forth.

But that much hard sex…it was taking its toll as his bulbous member hit that sensitive spot continuously…thrust after thrust was pushing her closer and closer.

"AHHH! I Can't hold it anymore! Please my king! Let me cum!"

"You think you deserve it?"

"YES! UNGHH! AHHHHH!" she orgasmed, the juices flowing as the king quickly pulled out of her abused canal of pleasure and lust.

Grabbing his hardened member as Sorano saw what was coming, she grabbed her large breasts as strands of semen shot over her toned stomach and chest. Sticking out her tongue, some managed to land on the pink organ and lips as the ejaculate flew from months of built up desires.

Tasting the salty treat as some coated her chin, Sorano breathed heavily as the majority of the seed coated her double d tits. One large strand dragged across her left nipple and areola, the thick whiteness slowly easing down the curves of mountainous flesh.

"Oh…wow…" she breathed heavily as Ultear scooted closer.

"You don't get it all…Some of this is mine. After all….I need to earn my place as one of his females…" Extending her pink tongue, the black haired temptress started to lick up the white goo from the large melons as the key mage breathed heavily.

"How…how do your girlfriends get anything done?" the silver haired woman asked as she used a finger to scoop some genetic material into her mouth. Swallowing, she could feel the warmth slide down her throat to her gullet as Ultear continued to lick and clean the sweaty body.

"Beats me? You'd have to ask them that" Natsu exclaimed as he handed the two a small towel. Letting them clean up for a few minutes, he watched them stretch out on his bed like sexual goddesses…or angels.

"I still don't get why these strong women turn into dirty, lust filled females? I would never think of them as whore or sluts"

"Hehehe. I had the same issue as a young dragon my son! My mates became overpowered with my strength and quivered at my touch! Looks like you have the same unfortunate problem! But this is wonderful Natsu! Your females are alive! And your spirit…it can heal! Granted…they are still lost somewhere among the multiverse, but today has been a wonderful day! Now you better share your fire with those two ladies! And give me many grandchildren in the future when you defeat the grubs" Igneel cheered loudly from inside Natsu's mind as the man glowered.

"You better not have been watching you overgrown salamander!"

"Heh. If I had my old body, I'd show you some respect, boy! Beside…I'm not some pervert like Erza…or Sam…or…pretty much any of your women. Aside from Kinana. She is a pure soul. You better do right by her son and give her a healthy child!"

"Natsu? Come to bed, you've been staring at that lamp for three minutes" Ultear asked as she patted the mattress, inviting the man to join them.

"Sorry. Igneel was bragging about his females back as a young dragon…then trying to inspire me to knock up Kinana" Easing himself onto the mattress between the busty females, he found them entangling their legs and wrapping arms across his chest.

"He really is a dirty old dragon, isn't he?" Sorano giggled as her large chest pressed into his flank. Not bothering with blankets due to the humidity of the weather, the white haired woman set her cheek against his left pectoral…and sighed with happiness as exhaustion encroached.

"Natsu…I know we aren't dating…and I'm not asking for that right now. But if you want to relieve some stress, just ask" Ultear offered, but quickly poked his cheek, her womanly glare stabbing into his eyes. "But that doesn't mean you can treat us however you please! I would like something tangible and worthwhile after the war…and possible children when we start rebuilding earthland. Don't worry about it now, but if you think that insane Natsumi or Hisui are the only ones that want to help repopulate, your dead wrong mister!"

"Duly noted. By the Cog…did you know Laxus, Gajeel and Grey have fan clubs too? Seriously, The four of us could sire like…a hundred kids each no problem…maybe more"

"Hmph! Good luck with that. I'll kill any random bimbo that tries to steal you away from my or the others" Ultear stated with utmost confidence as she cuddled close, her eyes closing as she slowly fell asleep.

"Did she just decide I'm hers already? Fuck…women are confusing and strange as hell. The unsolvable mystery of the universe"

Slowly closing his eyes, Natsu found himself slumbering in minutes. And for the first time in months…he dreamed of happy things with all those he cared for as Erza, Mira and Levy with Kagura were alive…alive and fighting to reach him…

Phew! That was a struggle to write! I know what I want to do next in terms of war,but having a quiet chapter is more difficult! But hey! Paduk and Sofia made an appearance along with the Gorasnayan people! Vectes is being settled and several months have passed! And I will delve more into that message Natsu received! Also..hoped you perverts enjoyed Ultear and Sorano helping their king relieve some stress! Not bad for chapter 50!

And FYI, I do have a poll up! This will determine the next chapter of "Shifting through Realities" AFTER my DxD crossover with 03JTunice! And I do hope to do all of them at some point!

So read, review and Enjoy!

Erza: ….Natsu just fucked some women…I can feel it

Mira: Well, I did tell him to fuck Sorano. Gotta have more white haired beauties in the sisterhood

Levy: I wonder who Wendy will fall for… *snaps fingers* Gildarts. It's so obvious

Mira: YOUR SO WRONG IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY!

Kagura: They're all so stupid…

Sorano sneezes: Did somebody just say something?

Natsu and Ultear: No. Now go to sleep. I want to brag about this to Grey tomorrow!

This is thehappy signing off!