Natsu had returned home and decided on some training and Meditation went into the woods on his stump where he moved his feet and arms gracefully while streams of fire came out but they weren't burning anything, he moved his limbs around himself slow and steady as he drew the streams of fire around himself where he made a sphere of flames around himself where he slowly brought his arms up moving his feet into a stance the fire sphere started lifting up and brought his arms together with his hands bottoms of his palms touched the orb got smaller to size of a volleyball, he then made the flames hotter tossed it at a big rock it burrowed and melted right through it and he clapped his hands together and the rock exploded but he moved the flames imagined the fire holding the debris.
soon enough the flames had turned into tendrils of fire as using his focus and concentration to move the rocks around himself and make them float around him then moved his hands to his sides and up and fire spiraled around his arms and he thrust'ed the out and the beams of fire struck the rocks blowing them up around him into to dust.
Natsu then pointed his hands at another big rock where strands of fire circled it as his fingers and palms glowed but didn't burn he raised his arms as he rose and moved into a closer stance, the rock lifted up then, Natsu clasped his together interlocking them and the flames sliced and burnt the rock into clean even pieces and move his hands infront of to the sides sliced them again with the strands of flames and tossed them into the creak.
Natsu then returned to his house where he sat in a meditative position on round cafe top size flat rock 3 feet even all around and 2 inches thick, he had closed his window making it darker, he had lit candles around the circle and breathed in and out, bringing his hands onto his lap.
Soon the Candles flames were rising and got brighter and got dimmer and smaller as he breathed in and out, the candle's flame got in sync with his breathing. Then Natsu drifted in a deep trance, Natsu mind drifted into a another world he was in his meditative position.
The Fire Dragon Slayer opened his eyes discovered he was in a world full of red clouds ocean and streams of lava and volcanoes.
"Not bad" Natsu spoke "Fire Dragon's and Fire Dragon Slayers like lava, it keeps them warm and you ever need to find one look for a volcano with an island, as Igneel told me or any place thats hot" he said.
"So you did pay attention while training with me" A deep Draconic voice filled with wisdom and power and authority spoke, A voice Natsu hadn't heard in years.
"So this is where your hiding all this time" Natsu looking at Igneel who appeared behind "It's good to see you" he said with a bow of respect.
"likewise although i do have a couple things to say" Igneel spoke.
"such as?" Natsu wondered.
"You have really grown and I'm impressed how strong you got" Igneel responded "You've grown stronger than I ever could have imagined so I ask are you ready to be the Fire Dragon King?" he asked.
"Honestly I have alot to learn and more to improve before I am ready" Natsu answered.
"Good that was a test of truth" Igneel nodded with approval.
"you were saying what I wanted to hear, but I need to decide I'm ready on my own soil make that step on my terms" Natsu claimed "I'm not ready yet I still need a sturdy level and firm ground and a sound structure to build off of" he said.
"If the ground is unstable and more levels are built your temple it will make it crumble" Natsu spoke with so much wisdom "so in simple words I have alot of work to do I have just begun" he admitted.
"your correct your journey is just beginning" Igneel nodded with approval "You even activated Dragonforce naturally without an outside force or a Lacrima" he told him.
"Right Third Generation Dragon Slayer, Taught magic by a Dragon and had a Dragon Lacrima implanted in their body" Natsu explained.
"Hmm and why are Second Generation and Third can be nuisances?" Igneel asked.
"It's the Lacrima, the rock not only grants Dragon Slayer magic but also impressive amount of durability" Natsu answered "but The magic is impure therefore it won't be as strong as Real Dragon Slayer Magic no matter how many you have" he proclaimed "which I had a couple encounters with the Second Generations and from personal experience what you've told me about them are true" he finished.
"and the Third Generation?" Igneel pondered.
"Well it's trickier because of being trained by a dragon but you have to look deeper behind that magical energy and then you will detect impurity's within the magic" Natsu answered.
"Perfect now biggest question and think, Really Think about it" Igneel said with serious expression "What is a real Fire Dragon King and whats a false King?" he asked
Natsu went quiet thinking about the question "A False King is just a self-proclaimed Dragon or Dragon Slayer, thinking that great strength is what it means to a Dragon King" "but they don't know anything about being one" he said "A real King defends and upholds the responsibilities: 1; He protects the one's who can't and keep evil shadows away from the innocent 2; never attacks one who can't protect themselves 3; never attack people without a ligament good reason 4;Eliminate Traitors and sinners who have tainted a good shade of a Dragon" he replied.
"Whats The Fire Dragon Kings Code of Honor and another crucial fact The Fire Kings Creed?" Igneel asked.
"The Code of Honor; Never gravely hurt someone who doesn't deserve it, and pretty much what said before" Natsu answered "don't use your magic to harm without a good reason, you make a mess out of something clean it up and don't drag the ones you care about along with you, Never hit a woman unless she attacks first, Always protect your friends and loved ones, Never choose to be King just for Glory and fame other wise you'd be consumed by greed and you'll never be satisfied and always want more" he said.
"The Creed?" Igneel asked.
"Never run stand and Fight for whats right, don't run from the mistakes you've made confront them, when someone is telling you what to do even when your friends to say 'Move' but it's wrong then it's your duty to plant yourself firmly into the ground like a great boulder or Tree and hold your ground, then look your Friends into the eye and say 'no you move' " Natsu answered "and final you don't die for the ones you love, you live for em" he finished.
"I also have to bring Dragon Slayers down to justice for the four big crimes against Dragon Kind 1; putting a bad light on a dragon's nobility and grace, 2;killing and stealing their power just for power to bring harm to someone who doesn't deserve it, 3; attacking their reputation like misusing they'er magic to get what you want, 4th; attacking the defenseless using their magic for evil" he finished.
"I'm really impressed and proud you learned much" Igneel nodded.
"Actually no offense but I recall some things they'er like premonitions of my younger years, and you didn't teach the Code of Honor or Creed, Grandfather did" Natsu spoke.
"Yeah you wouldn't have because you weren't ready to hear the Code or Creed" Igneel said "so it would make sense my father taught it to you since he passed on the King title to me" he admitted.
"I don't so suppose you can tell me where you are?" Natsu wondered "a request from your own son" he smirked.
"As much I would want to tell you, I can't" Igneel informed.
"Alright, Lets make a deal if I get close enough on become the Fire Dragon King, you come to me so you what I grew into face to face" Natsu smirked.
"Hmm, okay you want to make a bargain with your old father, I'll bite" Igneel smirked with amusement "prove to me your almost ready and I'll come to you than oppose to you walking around Earthland aimlessly" he nodded.
"and when you do you owe me an explanation on why you left" Natsu frowned.
"I will but it wasn't because I didn't love you which isn't the case in fact that's far from the truth, it's because I loved you too much I had to leave to protect you" Igneel promised "but know this I hated myself myself for making you go through that but I'll always watch over you from now to all the way to the end of the line" he said.
Natsu just nodded with approval "whats this other thing you wanted?" he asked.
"Oh right" Igneel replied he looked to the sky "Okay you may talk" He called, then a Bluish white light sphere appeared before Natsu, he got in a battle stance and ready to throw a fireball but found out he couldn't make fire.
"You can't use fire here" Igneel spoke up.
"why is there a creepy looking ghost in your domain?" Natsu said still in a defensible stance .
"I'm no ghost child I'm a thought projection" A gentle voice female voice spoke up.
"What are you here for? state you business or flee" Natsu frowned.
"Your definitely your father's son, getting right to the point" The light chuckled "and you can relax I mean you no harm" it said
"This Natsu is my old friend Grandeeney" Igneel spoke "she requested to talk to you" he explained Natsu sighed and got out of his stance but still staying alert.
"Okay if my father trusts you, I guess I'll listen" Natsu replied.
"Thanks now first things, I must congratulate you on what you achieved and surely it didn't come easy" Grandeeney spoke to the Fire Dragon Slayer.
"Uhm thank you, It wasn't at first but as time went on It got better and I made something out of myself" Natsu said "The right way was never easy but, it shouldn't stop for people to do things the right way" he spoke.
"I sense your fathers wisdom in your words, you and him are much alike but the questions will be answered 'if there was too much of your father in you'" Grandeeney said.
"I just hope I have enough of it to do my job as the Fire Dragon King" Natsu admitted "now with that aside what do you ask of me?" he wondered.
"Oh right, you see before I left I had a daughter, named Wendy Marvell" Grandeeney explained "you see I made an error of teaching her healing and support magic, but I didn't teach her any other Dragonslayer magic expect the Roar" " she spoke.
"How old was she when you left, if you don't mind me asking?" Natsu asked seriously.
"I found her 6 years old and left when she was 9 years old" Grandeeney told him.
"hmm I was 12 when Makarov found me, so 6 to 9 you trained her for three years" Natsu spoke "so the dragon slayers that the Dragons trained including me for 3 years" he spoke
"Actually to barge in" Igneel cut in from the side "you were trained longer I found you when you were just about to turn 5 up to when you were 12, so you were actually taught and trained for" he said
"seven almost 8 years" Natsu confirmed.
"It's good to know you learned to count" Igneel teased with a chuckle "so you did grow a brain after all, and theres hope for you yet" nudged with his elbow lightly but Natsu didn't budge "ha good you stood your ground" he noted.
"thanks" Natsu scoffed.
"Are you two done yet" Grandeeney asked a tad annoyed
"Aye/yeah" Natsu and Igneel said at the same time.
"So yes I did train Wendy for three years" Grandeeney "but didn't teach her to defend her self or any defensive Spells" she explained.
"Seriously I was younger and I was picking fights with Igneel over there" Natsu gestured.
"and got knocked down in a second or two if your were lucky" Igneel interrupted again.
"Try knocking me down now" Natsu replied.
"You challenging me, the Mighty Igneel" Igneel smirked fiendishly.
"You bet" Natsu smirked back "Cause your going down this time" he challenged with a determined flame in his eyes.
"Hmm you always did have courage and determination" Igneel said "the two things you always had" he noted, just then Grandeeney's spirit ball flew up to them and hit them both in the head.
"and you both have terrible manners" Grandeeney cut in.
"Sorry" Natsu rubbed his head.
"So I want you Natsu to do the honor of training her and be there for her when I can't" Grandeeney informed "I want you to be like an older brother to her" she said.
"Uhm my big question is, what kind of Dragon are you a flame dragon" Natsu asked.
"Not even close" Grandeeney said "I'm Grandeeney the Sky Dragon young man, and Wendy's a Sky Dragon Slayer" she told him.
"Then thats going to be a problem" Natsu frowned " last time I checked I'm a Fire Dragon Slayer not Not a Sky Dragon Slayer" he informed "I don't think I can teach her Sky Dragon Slayer magic" he said "I'm a seasoned Dragon Slayer forged and reinforced to Be The Fire Dragon Prince, I think she'd be horrified of the things I can do" "I don't think she'd want to learn from me" he told her.
"true but I think what she needs is a Strong pillar to give her support" Grandeeney replied "Besides there are dangerous things out there I didn't prepare her for, The reason I ask you because you said it yourself, your a seasoned Veteran Dragon Slayer, Igneel and I have readied your memory's from the last 7 years and seen what you have done and accomplished you are the most qualified to teach my daughter" she told him.
Natsu just snorted with a chuckle "you okay my boy?" Igneel asked.
"yes, it's just reading my mind thats cheating" Natsu smirked and frowned "okay read my mind now what am I thinking now" he said.
"pardon?" Grandeeney pondered.
"It's okay you have my permission" Natsu replied, the three were quiet.
"your thinking of you and Happy accidentally burning a field down with a misfire when you were training after a mission, when the cat bumped into you" Igneel spoke then a 2 minutes later.
"I see your thinking of a dog you owned with Happy when you were a boy" Grandeeney spoke "and I can't hear or see anything now" she said.
"one was the location of Igneel's cave and the second was where Fairy Tail's Guild Hall is" Natsu smirked.
"We distinctively saw" Igneel/ Grandeeney started.
"A mental image to block my real thoughts and learned how to clear my mind" Natsu said then smirked "a trick my Grandfather, Aunt, and Uncle taught me" he said.
"Now we can't reach your mind at all" Igneel spoke puzzled.
"Also learned how to shield my mind and reject wizards or other creatures" Natsu smirked.
"You really are the Master of yourself" Grandeeney chuckled.
"thank you years of hard work" Natsu nodded with thanks "it's also important to guard your mind as Uncle, Grandfather, and Aunt would say 'protecting your mind is also important, you must also discipline your mind not just making your magic stronger, but you also have to strengthen your mind'" he said
"now not to be rude but can we hurry up, even if I'm mediating I still stay alert and I can hear someone coming" Natsu said,
"alright I know you can train Wendy better than I could, and it's okay you don't have Sky Dragon Slayer magic just have her make her moves like yours but with Sky Dragon" Grandeeney told him.
Natsu sighed with nod "alright If I ever meet Wendy I'll train her" he said "you want me to be tough as Igneel, Ragnarok, Atlas Flame and Sapphire Blaze with her training?" he spoke.
"NO/ absolutely not" Igneel/ Grandeeney said at once.
"relax It was a bad joke" Natsu assured "I wouldn't want anyone to experience that kind of training, but I give you my promise as a Dragon Slayer I will train your daughter" he said.
"thank you, you won't regret it Natsu" Grandeeney spoke.
