S.R: Huh, there wasn't as big of a reaction to the song as I thought there would be last chapter. I was expecting more people to agree that it fits this stories version of Natsu to a T…. Anyway let's move on to the story.


It wasn't until Natsu came out of the bathroom and looked around the room that he realized something. He was slightly nervous once he noticed it, but the hotel room didn't have a couch. 'Probably because that bed is absolutely massive.' He thought before shaking his head as a blush came to his face as he looked towards the bed.

Michiko was nestled in the center of the bed, just like he'd left her. Cana was close by, having taken the side of the bed closest to the hotel room door. She had a small book in her hands, the lacrima lamp on the night stand next to her set on it's dimmest settings so as not to disturb Michiko while she read.

"Hey Cana?"

Natsu questioned, his face still red.

"Yeah?"

"Did you notice something off about the room?"

Natsu asked, the nervous sound to his voice drawing her attention away from the book in her hands.

"No not really, why?"

"There is no couch."

"Why is that a problem?"

Cana queried. In his head Natsu was shouting about how people thought he was dense. He resisted the urge to facepalm as she didn't realize what he had. Instead he took a deep breath.

"Since there's no couch, where am I gonna sleep?"

That made her eyes widen as she realized what Natsu was trying to point out. She was going to say the floor but bit her tongue when she noticed he was just as embarrassed as she now was. In the back of her mind a tiny voice spoke up saying 'You know it's not a huge deal. Besides that, you know you want to.' Squelching the voice in her head she gave Natsu an answer.

"This bed is pretty big. Since I'm already here I'll take this side and you can have the other side. Just remember Michiko is in the middle."

"Are you sure that's okay?"

Cana couldn't help but smile at how gentlemanly and respectful he was being.

"It's fine Natsu. I don't mind."

Somewhat stiffly Natsu climbed into the bed on the side closest to the window. He still felt a little awkward but he was glad that Cana didn't mind, especially since the floor didn't seem like it'd be comfortable. Now that he was in bed he frowned slightly. Normally he'd be chatting with Happy who'd be in his hammock at this point. But his flying blue friend didn't come with them to Crocus, so his usual nightly routine was shot.

Putting her book down on the night stand beside her, Cana decided to talk to Natsu about singing. She thought he sounded really good and could probably make a killing off the recording of him singing that song like the guy asked.

"Natsu, why don't you help that guy with his song? You sounded amazing, and I bet he'd be willing to pay you a fair bit for it."

Natsu instantly shook his head as he responded.

"That was the first time I've ever sang… Well first time I've sang a song with the human language, I know a few dragon folk songs thanks to Igneel, but I'm not really a fan of it. I mean music is cool and all, but it's not something I like to do. I'd rather be active and moving you know?"

The brunette could see his point. Natsu didn't really stop moving unless he was asleep. Even sitting in the bed she could see his body shaking as he tried not to move and wake Michiko up.

"Yeah, I can tell. But still it wouldn't hurt would it?"

"I mean yeah he could pay me for it and all, but we aren't so strapped for money that we'd take every opportunity to make some quick cash. Besides I don't think I sounded all that good."

"You really did though. But I won't push it. At least not that way. Ask him if you can keep the song for yourself to use as a lullaby for Michiko. Considering how peacefully she's sleeping I think she liked it too."

Cana responded, hoping he'd do as she asked. At least then she could hear him sing a bit more often when he was putting Michiko to sleep. Plus thinking about it that way made her feel special. 'If he treats it like a lullaby, then just the three of us would hear it.' She thought to herself, completely forgetting about Happy.

"So… I'll be busy with the interview tomorrow. What are you and Michiko going to do?"

Natsu commented drawing Cana from her thoughts.

"That's a good question… Well since they paid us for today's interview already maybe we'll go and get her a few more outfits. Plus the diaper bag is starting to run low on supplies, so I'll have to at least go buy some more diapers and wipes."

"I don't really plan on making it a long interview. Especially since gramps and I are supposed to go meet his friend to appraise my diamonds in a few days. So, why don't we meet up for lunch tomorrow before heading home?"

Natsu stated, explaining why he seemed to have a slight desire to rush already. Which made sense. They weren't in dire need of money, but they weren't going to be able to last another month before one of them would have to take a job. Not unless Natsu went with the guild master to get the diamonds appraised, which they had been talking about and planning for a while now.

"That works for me. I saw a nice little deli shop a couple blocks from the station. So let's meet up there okay?"

Natsu nodded before a yawn overcame him. Cana yawned as well. The duo chuckled at that before Cana rolled over and turned off the lacrima lamp. They both settled into bed, a little bit of awkwardness was still present since they were on their sides and facing each other. But neither of them really minded that awkwardness as they looked down at Michiko who was nestled between them.

The Next Day A Few Hours After Noon

Natsu and Cana had just returned to Magnolia with Michiko nestled in the older brunette's arms. Since they wanted to relax the two were heading towards Natsu's home in the forest rather than the guild. But Before they could get more than halfway down the street from the train station a bright light encompassed them. When he could see again Natsu was on his own with nothing surrounding him.

"What the hell?"

He shouted in confusion before slapping himself for his rough language. Ever since he and Cana agreed to adopt Michiko they'd been watching their words without really intending to so he'd gotten used to the idea. The sudden change to his surroundings just put him on edge enough to make him forget for a second, which was why he was mad at himself.

"Well… At least Michiko wasn't around to hear me."

He mumbled while looking at the area around him. There was absolutely nothing. It was as if the city completely vanished. Turning to face the spot the guild would be at, he noticed two shapes on the ground and a third standing above them worriedly. Rushing towards them he was able to see that it was Wendy who was looking down at Happy and Carla. As he finally got close enough to speak without having to yell the two cats twitched and stirred. Just as they fully regained consciousness Natsu's nose twitched as two new smells came to his attention. Gajeel had just gotten close enough to be in his range of smell, as had another person.

"Natsu, do you know what's going on?!"

When partially cried as she launched herself at him while Happy and Carla shook themselves out of the sleepy stupor they'd been in. Shaking his head no, the pink haired man just hugged her as she slowly started to calm down. Moments later Gajeel and a masked figure were running full speed for them.

"What the hell happened Salamander?!"

"No clue metal-freak."

Natsu retorted as the two figures came to stand beside him.

"I know we've never officially met, but I'm Mystogan."

The cloaked figure spoke. Natsu nodded slightly. He'd never managed to stay awake when Mystogan put the guild to sleep during his times at the guild hall, but the last few times he managed to hold out long enough to see his silhouette.

"I've got no idea what's going on, but I swear to whatever gods are listening I will destroy whoever I have to if it gets Magnolia back to normal."

Natsu growled out, causing Mystogan to take a step back. Wendy and Gajeel both had the same determined look as Natsu though. If he was back in Magnolia, that meant Cana and Michiko were too. Whatever caused everyone and everything to disappear did it to them too, so neither of the other Dragon Slayers would let it slide either.

"Allow me to explain then..."

Mystogan commented, before launching into his story. He was born in another world, as their crowned prince. But his father went mad with power, because magic in their world was fading fast. He ran away from home in the hopes of preventing his fathers goals, after he discovered that the king had been using a machine to create portals to another world and turning chunks of it into lacrima that they could destroy to temporarily restore magic.

"I used the machine, which is called the Anima to come to this world, in the hopes that I could eventually stop him. For years now I've been traveling all over Earthland to shut the portals before he could turn things into lacrima. But they've slowly been getting harder and harder to close. I felt this one open and rushed towards the city but I wasn't fast enough..."

"Why are you acting like we've already lost?! We're Fairy Tail Wizards, so we don't give up. We don't give in! There has to be something we can do!"

Natsu practically screamed in Mystogan's face. Gajeel and Wendy hadn't been part of Fairy Tail as long as the other two but from what they'd seen of the guild they felt that Natsu was right, so they nodded along side their alpha. Happy who had been completely silent until this point cheered 'Aye, Sir!' with a nod at Natsu's short little speech.

Carla however frowned.

"He's not the only one from this other dimension. Happy and I are as well. But from talking with this blue idiot he's forgotten everything. I chose to ignore it, because I felt it was burden especially after meeting Wendy but… My mother the queen of our race sent us to this world. The only people still normally capable of using magic in Edolas without restraint are Dragon Slayers and us, the Exceed. But my mother wanted to prevent Dragon Slayers being brought to Edolas in any form. We were supposed to kill Dragon Slayers to prevent the mad king Faust from being able to use them as power source."

She revealed to the group as she struggled to remain in control of her emotions, tears springing up in the corners of her eyes at the thought of killing her best friend. Happy was confused so he pulled a fish out of his green pack and began gnawing on it, not wanting to pay attention to things that were so confusing. Wendy pulled Carla into a hug, wanting nothing more than to comfort her. Natsu patted the white cat like creature on it's head with a gentle smile, and Gajeel just grumbled that it took guts to ignore an order like that.

Mystogan was silent as he stewed on Natsu's words, not really surprised by Carla's admission. After a moment he nodded.

"Alright then, let's go stop my father. There's still a few remnants of the Anima portal in the air above us."

Gajeel just grinned as he cracked his knuckles. Slamming his hands down into the ground he created a massive amount of iron before his magic forced it to bend and shape itself according to his will. When he was satisfied with his creation, the group rushed along the newly made iron staircase, until they burst into the world know as Edolas. Luckily they weren't terribly high up and managed to land on the ground somewhat safely.

"Now I've got a couple ideas on how to do this, but there's a few things you guys need to know first."

Mystogan commented as the Dragon Slayers adjusted to their surroundings.

"First, our worlds are mirrored in a sense. By that I mean the people are counter parts. So don't be surprised if you find yourself running into someone that looks like you or has the same first name you do. Also Natsu this part is more for you since you've meet my Earthland counterpart already. But my real name is Jellal."

He flinched after saying his real name but Natsu just shrugged.

"You're not him. Besides I could tell he wasn't really a bad guy. Just misguided. So why would I hate you for being this worlds version of him?"

Natsu replied with a surprising bit of maturity, at least in Mystogan's eyes.

"Though I think I'll still call you Mystogan. I'm just used to calling you that after all."

"That's fine. Now the next thing… We can't just instantly use magic. Even though you guys have magic at your finger tips right now you can't use it without taking one of these pills first. Compared to the people here in Edolas you guys have the advantage in magic, because of how our worlds are different."

Mystogan answered after a moment, while pulling a jar full of pills out from a pocket in his cloak. He handed one to each of the slayers and took one himself.

"So what's the plan?"

Gajeel grumbled.

"Well… Since Magnolia had Fairy Tail based there, it mostly likely became a massive Lacrima because of all the magic that was present. The king is likely going to hold a ceremony to celebrate a success like that so we've got a bit of time. First we'll need help. We'll go get Edolas's version of Fairy Tail to back us. After all we'll need someone to fight the army while I work my way to the throne room to challenge my father to a duel for the right to rule."

"The white cat said something about us being unrestrained compared to the people here so why can't we just charge in?"

Gajeel questioned.

"Well Faust and I will have to appoint champions so one of you has to come with me to the throne room. But even if that wasn't true, the three of you can't possibly equal an army!"

Snorting at Mystogan's rather strong response Gajeel gave a simple reply.

"Normally you'd probably be right. But considering our moods right now? You would need an army of people at least on the same level as Titania to deal with just me. The girlie might not be on my level yet, but the two of us could handle an army no problem right now."

He even used his thumb to point to Wendy while speaking who nodded along.

"Yeah. I know I might not be as strong as you guys, but even so I'm still a Dragon Slayer and my wrath is not something you should want to face."

"We don't have the time to sit and argue. I refuse to let you two get yourselves killed just because our situation isn't the best!"

"Mystogan. Shut up. You haven't been around the guild lately so you don't know. Something happened on a mission that I helped Cana with. We ended up adopting a little girl. She's only a few months old at this point. But she was in Cana's arms right next to me in the town. So I will do whatever I have to to rescue them. Even if it means burning this world to ash."

Natsu tried to explain as he was growling in a guttural tone.

"Dragon Slayers are powerful yes, but you guys can't possibly win if you're outnumbered a thousand to one!"

"You don't seem to understand. We aren't going to be beaten. This isn't some simple fight, no when we start attacking it's going to be a slaughter. You don't mess with children in front of a Dragon, and you especially don't mess with a Dragon's child and expect to get away unscathed. From the moment something happened to Salamander's brat, the three of us have been ready to kill anyone that would stop us from making sure she's safe. We don't hold back at all when something happens to a young one in front of us like this. Hell I'd bet the moment we start using our magic the three of us'll go into Dragon Force. If that happens, screw having an army of people on Titania's level you'd need an army of Dragon Slayers to take us on."

At this point Mystogan could see he wasn't going to convince them of his plan. Especially as the more time passed the more out right dragon like the trio of slayers looked. Their eyes had already become draconian slits. Their canine teeth had become prominent fangs, and nails had extended and sharpened slightly. Even though they were keeping a tight grip on their power, Mystogan could tell it was far, far beyond what they normally were capable off, and should be capable of. But he was extremely scared of Natsu, when he noticed it. Natsu's power was so immense, that he would make Makarov look like a child power wise at that moment.

"Fine. But we have to move fast. Once the rampage starts we won't have much time before they try to break the lacrima that is Magnolia in order to have magic to fight you guys.

"Gajeel, Wendy, go with Mystogan. Either find a way to reverse it so the others can join in the fight, or protect it until I've laid waste to the army."

Natsu ordered as he began searching for a wide open place to start causing a mess in. The other two Dragon Slayers nodded and looked to Mystogan to lead them. He was surprised at how easily they obeyed Natsu, but he chalked it up to the fact that Natsu had a ridiculously strong Charisma. He also didn't argue. If the Dragon Slayers were truly this strong when they weren't holding back, then Natsu would be just fine on his own for a bit.

"We'd better get a move on if we want to get to the lacrima before Faust and his army can touch them."

He muttered before racing off with the two Dragon Slayers in tow. 'If I can send the lacrima back to Earthland, have Gajeel guard the Anima so they can't use it again, and then Wendy and I meet up with Natsu, we'll win. Because Wendy could take over enough of the fighting for Natsu to save some of his stamina to be my champion when I challenge father.' He thought, a smile on his face at the hope that was now coming to life inside him.

A Couple Hours Later

"Damn Salamander sure is having fun."

Gajeel commented from his position guarding the door to the massive room they were in as another quake shook them, signaling the start of Natsu's attack. Mystogan was at a control panel of sorts trying to reverse the process that turned Magnolia into a massive lacrima. Wendy was sitting on the ground next to Gajeel having gotten tired and decided to take a nap since things weren't all that eventful. Happy and Carla were silent as they watched unable to help in any way.

"Dammit! I can't reverse the process without opening another portal. But I can't do that without the activation key."

Mystogan slammed his fists into the mechanism in frustration.

"So long as we prevent them from getting to this lacrima we win. They won't beat Salamander."

Gajeel gruffly told him. The black haired man had grown bored since they had yet to actually fight. Just a few surprise attacks to clear the path and deal with the man who was in the room already. But he was still tense and ready to fight because his instincts were still screaming at him. But he figured they would be until everything was over and Salamander had his brat back in his arms safely.

"Natsu is powerful yes, but he'll eventually get worn down. He'll need help… I just wish I knew how to get it."

Mystogan replied. Because they needed a quick way to the city they'd stopped by the Edolas version of Fairy Tail to ask for help… But they were kicked out and told there was no way in hell that Edolas Fairy Tail would risk themselves unless it was absolutely certain they would win. Groaning in frustration he banged his head on the panel in front of him when a memory came to him.

Eyes wide he turned to Gajeel since Wendy was asleep.

"I just remembered something. Dragon Slayer magic does weird things here in Edolas. Including transforming lacrima. Try attacking the lacrima with your magic."

Gajeel was unsure but since he had nothing better to do he did as asked and after turning his arm into a sword he sliced off a small piece of the lacrima. Before it hit the floor it began to glow brightly. When the glow faded Cana, Erza, Gray, and the master were standing in front of them, with Michiko snuggled in the brunette's arms.

"Thank the gods that worked!"

Mystogan shouted, drawing Wendy from her sleep. The four that had just been freed from the lacrima looked around in confusion.

"I know you've got questions. Long story short we're in another world because they used a special kind of magic to turn Magnolia into a giant lacrima that they could destroy to bring magic back, even though it'd only be temporary. Since the Dragon Slayers were the only ones not affected by the magic, I've got Gajeel and Wendy here with me to protect the lacrima while Natsu rampages against this kingdoms army."

"Why are you letting Natsu fight alone!?"

Erza shouted when Mystogan gave her his explanation.

"Because I know my way around and these two are supposed to help protect this lacrima so they don't destroy it in order to have enough magic to fight Natsu. It wasn't until a moment ago where I remembered Dragon Slaying magic does some special things here in Edolas that we were able to free you guys. Now that you're here, we can send some help Natsu's way. He's only just started to fight, but I can't risk him getting worn out or beaten."

As he spoke Mystogan pulled out the jar of pills once more. He told them what the pills were for before handing them to Gray and Erza who after taking them rushed out to help Natsu.

"Gajeel continue cutting up the lacrima and reverting everyone back to normal."

Makarov commented trying to take control of the situation.

"No not yet! The more people are freed the harder it'll be to send everyone back to Earthland when we're able to. The more individual things that have to go through the portal to Earthland the more magic it takes and this world's magic is limited. The only reason you guys can use magic after taking these pills is because in Earthland magic is generated inside a persons body as well as their surroundings. Here it just comes from the surroundings."

Quickly explaining why that would be an issue Mystogan stopped Gajeel from doing more to the lacrima.

"I see. But it looks like you still have more to tell."

The guild master commented as he looked at Mystogan. Before they could say anything another tremor shook the room. It was enough to startle Michiko who was napping in Cana's arms.

"What was that?"

She questioned, concerned about things. Especially after she heard that Natsu was fighting on his own at the moment. Though she was confident Erza and Gray would be more than enough to back him up if Natsu was the cause of that quake.

"Probably the Salamander. He's probably pretty busy dealing with the army at this point. Honestly I pity anyone that tries to fight him right now. Especially since he point blank told Mystogan that he would do anything to prevent the king here from using this lacrima to bring magic back, even if it meant burning everything and everyone to ash. I can't say I blame him since they'd be sacrificing you and the little one."

Gajeel responded. Cana wasn't surprised that Natsu was willing to go that far for Michiko, but to hear it extended to her was quite the shock. Then her face lit up as she recalled the fact Natsu mentioned that he wouldn't mind dating her.

"I can understand his reasoning for Michiko, buy why is Cana just as important?"

Makarov commented, unaware that Cana was blushing up a storm next to him. Mystogan was rather curious as well. After all Natsu had specified the word 'them' earlier when he gave his threat about burning Edolas.

"Salamander hasn't said anything about it so I don't even know if he's realized it but, that fire brained idiot left a scent marker on her."

"What is a scent marker and why is that important?"

Cana asked as she tried to fight back the blush that had come to her face.

"Well from what I can tell it's a pretty old marker he's put on ya. But anyway a scent marker is something Dragons and Dragon Slayers use to warn away others from a particular person. By particular person I mean whoever it is we choose as our mate."

"Mate?"

"A Dragon's mate. Or in human terms, lover. But again I can tell that scent marker is pretty old, which is why I don't think Salamander realized he did it."

The room was silent at that. For Makarov it was just another piece of evidence to support his belief that Natsu and Cana were slowly going to fall in love. Cana just let the implications of that statement run wild in her mind as she recalled her fantasy from the previous night where she and Natsu had more children besides Michiko. Mystogan was silent out of respect since it wasn't really any of his business. Wendy was blushing heavily since the topic was something she couldn't help but be embarrassed by.

"Is…. Is there more to a scent marker than just warning others away?"

Cana finally managed to ask.

"In this case yes and no. Generally there isn't any other meaning, because the marker means that they want the person to be their mate, not that the person they've chosen is their mate. The marker is only meant to be temporary. But as I said I can tell this scent marker has been on you for a while. Until the scent marker is gone it's going to cause him to be more and more attracted to you. Unless you turn him down and he removes it, or you become mates and he replaces it, Salamander is going to fall completely head over heels for you."

S.R: Yeah I know I'm somewhat rushing the Edolas arc. Honestly I don't really like this arc, and I struggled to even do this much for it. Knowing me, the Edolas arc will be over quickly.