**previously**

"That's right, my dear Hades~! I eat the 'Magic of One' or how we, dragons call it 'Magic of Chaos'" Natsu said with his famous crazy grin splitting his face.

Chapter 45:

Everyone in the room watched Natsu with wide eyes.

"So that's magic that Natsu eats..." Wendy said with awed expression.

Erza looked at her surprised "You didn't know that?"

Wendy shook her head 'no'. "Every time I asked him which magic he eats he would've always answer 'one'"

Wendy then smiled "I guess it have more sense now"

Erza and the others smiled.

"That's Natsu for ya" Gray said as he looked back at Natsu who was still standing in front of them facing Hades.

**with Natsu**

'Ahhh~~ This feeling is wonderful~~ It's been too long since I ate magic... I should do it more often' Natsu thought as he grinned at that idea. He looked at his body. Almost all of the wounds were already closed and restored magic started dancing around him with black aura in shape of the dragon appearing behind him, roaring soundless bloodthirsty roar at everyone around it. Hades was already in fighting stance ready to fight. Natsu didn't wait as he lunched himself at Hades.

He jumped in the air and spined hitting Hades in his neck. Hades flied few meters and then flipped in the air sending magical bullets from his right hand and from his left hand he shoot his chains that warped around Natsu's leg. Natsu protected himself from bullet by warping his wings around his body. Hades seeing his chance sent another chain and it warped itself around Natsu who still had his wings warped around himself. Hades pulled the chains smiling. His smile soon vanished though, when Natsu broke his chains easily by spreading his wings lifting himself in the air braking both chains that were warped around him.

While Natsu was in the air he chanted "Chaos Dragon's ROAR!"

Hades dodged the attack as it flew by him harmlessly.

"You'll have to try harder then-" he stopped when he saw that Natsu had disappeared from the spot he was just second before.

"Chaos Dragon's iron fist" Natsu said appearing from his 'chaotic void' right behind Hades hitting him directly.

Hades flew away and crashed in the wall.

Natsu lunched himself at Hades who barely had enough time to duck under Natsu's feet that flew over his head. Natsu's leg pierced trough the wall destroying part of it. Hades from underneath Natsu shoot another bullet from his finger but Natsu leaned back with his head touching the floor, his legs still in the air with one still in the broken wall. Bullet flew few millimeters from Natsu's nose. Hades saw that his attack missed and jumped beck just in time to avoid Natsu's 'Chaos Dragon's Claw' that broke the rest of the wall while getting his leg out as well.

After Nastu finished his attack he jumped back and now both mages watched each other in complete silence. They stood there for few moments with Hades panting and Natsu standing straight watching Hades with predator eyes. On some unseen sign they lunched themselves at each other once again. Fast exchange of different kicks and blows proceed afterwards. Even Erza had hard time fallowing them. It lasted for few seconds before Natsu kicked Hades in the leg making him fall on his back. Natsu lit his hand with his magic and Hades barely had time to roll aside before Natsu's fist crushed the floor where his skull used to be.

Hades tired to cast another Amaterasu on Natsu but he didn't have enough time since Natsu sent another tornado of black-and-blue energy toward him. This time he wasn't so lucky and wasn't able to avoid the attack completely as it hit his shoulder. Natsu landed on the ground since he was in the air when casting that 'Chaos Dragon's roar'

He looked up at Hades who was grinning and laughing like mad man. Natsu raised an eyebrow with bored expression.

"You finally lost it old man, ha?" Natsu asked and sighed.

"Such power! Such monstrous strength! Such beautiful magic!" Hades said laughing and then he looked at Natsu who was standing there with his magic still raising.

Hades held out his hand and said "Come with me! I can give you more power than you could ever imagine in your wildest dreams!"

Erza, Gray, Lucy and Wendy widened their eyes and looked at Natsu who was smirking while looking at Hades. He was standing there in front of Hades for few moments.

"Sorry guys..." Natsu started as he walked to Hades. Wendy felt like someone penetrated her heart with hot knife. Lucy was on verge of crying while thinking 'How can he do this to us?'

Erza and Gray clenched their fist in fury 'That traitor! I finally started believing that he is part of this family! Does we mean nothing to him?! Does Mira means nothing to him?!'

Natsu walked to Hades and raised his clawed hand like he will put it in Hades's but instead of putting his hand in Hades's he swung it down. Hades's eyes widened in shock as floor was stained red. Others looked at Natsu in disbelief as he grinned wickedly and licked his bloodstained claws. Hades looked at his arm that was held out. Well at least where it used to be. His arm was currently on the floor few meters to the right and from his shoulder dripped blood.

"... You will have to put up with me a little longer" Natsu finished and grinned at shocked Hades.

Others let out a sigh of relief.

'That idiot' Gray thought.

"How dare you? How. Dare. YOU?! YOU INSOLENT BRAT!" Hades roared as he raised his remaining hand in gun-like position and fired at Natsu who was barely a meter away from him. Hades grinned thinking that there is no way Natsu will able to avoid it.

Imagine his face when Natsu flicked his magic bullet with tip of his tail like it was nothing more then some annoying fly and yawned.

"You are boring" Natsu said in monotone voice.

Hades took a step back "How did you do that?"

"Simply, it's not that hard to kill a fly, now, is it?" Natsu said looking at his claws not even caring about Hades's finger on his forehead. Hades's face turned red from anger as he fired his bullet straight in Nastu's head.

"NATSU!" Wendy yelled as smoke engulfed Hades and Natsu.

"You really think that something like this can kill a demon?" Natsu asked from smoke. Hades's eyes filled with horror.

The smoke cleared and revealed Natsu standing there holding Hades's finger in his hand. Hades's mouth opened like he wanted to say something but quickly shut them up when he saw Natsu's wicked grin splitting his face and his dragon-like eyes shining red with bloodlust.

"This hand of yours... This is the one you used to shoot Lucy, me and tried to shoot Wendy, right?" Natsu asked still holding Hades's finger.

Hades, gaining back some of his arrogance said "So? What are you going to do about it?"

Natsu shook his head and sighed, his expression full of mocking pity "That arm really annoys me..."

"Like it's calling me to break it!"Nastu hissed as he spun Hades's finger and there was loud cracking sound of bones as Hades paled.

"AAAAHHHHH"

A scream that was heard all over the island escaped his mouth as he fell on the floor with his broken arm lying on the ground in completely unnatural position.

"Do you have to be so loud, dammit?! I just started, for crying out loud!" Natsu said stepping on Hades's head and pushing his face down until it collided with ground.

"How... can... you be so strong?" Hades said, his voice was muffled since his face was pushed in the ground.

Natsu put his elbow on the knee of the leg that was on Hades's head like he was thinking and after few moments he just shrugged "I would say that Acnologia is a good teacher... but more likely the answer is: 'I visited the hell and returned with a gift'"

Natsu then moved his feet from Hades's head. Hades looked up while slowly getting back in sitting position while Natsu turned his back and looked like he was about to walk away. Hades was about to let out the sigh of relief but then Natsu turned in the blink of an eye with his leg warped in black and red energy hitting Hades in face braking his nose and sending him flying.

"Argh!" Hades cried out as he collided with the floor.

"Do you really think I would let you go so easily?" Natsu asked with madness shining in his eyes, his sharp teeth showing.

Hades looked at Natsu while standing up.

Natsu lit his leg with black and blue energy before Hades could stand up completely and kicked Hades in the leg with all strength he could muster braking it like a toothpick. Hades screamed again. Erza and others had to cover their ears and Wendy and Lucy even closed their eyes unable to watch as Natsu's clawed fingers warped around Hades's neck and his other arm pierced trough his 'demon's eye'. Blood sprayed his face and floor.

"Now you'll have a reason to wear that eye-patch of yours" Natsu said as he let go of barely conscious Hades. Hades fell on the ground looking at Natsu with dull eyes... err... eye..

"...Mon...ster..." Hades said quietly.

"I'm sick of you humans" Natsu said, his expression darkened.

"You call me a monster and you not even once considered to look at yourselves"

"Yes it's truth. I killed many. 'But why?' you must ask yourself. I was forced to do that so many times until I started enjoining it. But you know what else is truth? You killed as well. Did someone forced you to do that. I think the answer is 'no'" Natsu started as he sit down in Indian-style next to Hades. Hades shivered when Natsu cracked his knuckles.

"Most of you are so pitiful" Natsu said and then magic warped around him "It's making me sick" his voice started to return back to normal as he transformed back to his human form.

"You're afraid of death" Natsu said "Or is it life that you're afraid of? I don't understand humans at all"

Natsu raised his hand toward Hades's head preparing for final blow.

"Wait! Don't kill him!" Erza shouted. Natsu turned his head to Erza, his cold dragon-like eyes sending chills trough her spine.

"Why?" Natsu deadpanned.

Erza froze. She didn't expect that question. She opened her mouth to reply but closed them quickly unable to find any words.

"Because no matter what other people say, you are not a monster" Gray said instead of Erza.

Natsu's eyes widened almost unnoticeable while he barely hide his surprise behind his cold, emotionless mask. Other's nodded and Lucy said "Prove them all that they are wrong and let him live"

Natsu's eyes traveled to Wendy who noticed it. She smiled and nodded reassuringly. Natsu lowered his hand and gazed at Hades who watched this in shock.

"Look's like it's your lucky day, Hades" Natsu said and then added with thoughtful expression "Can you answer me one question? Why are you humans afraid of death? The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. It's as simple as that"

Hades's eyes traveled to Natsu's face studding it. It was expressionless mask he always wore.

Despite his situation Hades chuckled. Natsu was right and there was no denying it.

"I think we are afraid that we will be forgotten. Another meaningless name carved in stone." Hades said.

"Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you."

After saying that Natsu stood up. Dusted his pants (which were the only thing left of his clothes) and turned to walk away toward his shocked guildmates. However, before he could walk away Hades asked him one last question "Aren't you afraid of death?"

"A dead body is much more fascinating than a live one, and I have learned that most corpses tell better stories."

Natsu turned and walked away. Not caring about looks of surprise (and terror) others gave him. He bent down next to Wendy (who was still sitting on the ground) and asked her "Can you stand up?"

"I can try but I'm not sure" Wendy said and tried to get up only to almost fall right back on her face when she lifted her body off of the floor. Natsu catch her and lifted her of the ground, putting her on his back.

Wendy smiled and rested her head on his shoulder.

"Can any of you stand up?" he asked looking at Gray, Erza, Laxus (who waked up some time ago) and Lucy.

Erza was able to stand up with the help of her sword, Laxus stood up swaying slightly backward and forwards, Gray fallowed Laxus but Lucy couldn't because Hades shoot a bullet trough her leg.

Not bothering to look at Gray he said "Gray" Gray straightened his back when his name was said "You'll carry Lucy to the camp"

"Hai" Gray said and went to help Lucy.

"Thanks" she said when Gray came closer. "No problem"

"Let's go-" Natsu said but was interrupted by sudden scream.

"NAAAATSUUUUUUU!" They all turned around to see Happy, Lily and Charla being chased by at least twenty soldiers that had Grimoire heart's symbols on them.

Before Natsu could do a thing someone else shouted "HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!"

Natsu turned to see Makarov, Evergreen, Elfman, Gajeel, Bickslow, Freed, Cana, Levy, Lisanna and even Mirajane standing there. He smiled when he saw Mirajane there. Warmth filled his heart at the thought that she was okay.

Members of Grimoire Heart saw this and stopped.

"There is more of them?!" one screamed.

"I-is that Makarov?" other asked.

"Hey! Look there! Master Hades is defeated" another shrieked.

"You have three seconds to get off of this island" Makarov said. He didn't have to say it twice as everyone ran away.

They stood there for few seconds with cold looks on their faces until last member of Griomoire Heart disappeared.

After that Makarov smiled before all of them (except Natsu who just smiled) cried out in delight.

Makarov looked at Laxus and said "It's good to have you back"

Others quieted down to listen.

"DID YOU THINK I WAS GONNA SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT?!"

"Shut up, old man" Laxus said putting fingers in his ears. Other dragon slayers fallowed his example.

"L-Laxus..." Freed said, not believing his eyes.

"LAXUS!" Thunder God Tribe cried in union and lunched themselves at him hugging him.

"You okay?" someone asked Mira from behind her back. She smiled and turned around.

"I'll be fine" She answered to Natsu who scanned her from head to toe.

"You're worrying to much. You should worry about yourself for a change" she said laughing.

"I'm not worried" He muttered looking away.

"Oh please! Do you think I don't know you?" she asked smiling and then she moved closer and kissed him. Natsu's eyes widened slightly before he returned the kiss.

Laxus gaped. His eyes traveled to Freed who was nodding knowingly.

"They started dating few months after you were kicked out" Elfman grumbled explaining. He still wasn't too happy about it.

Natsu was currently putting Wendy down again while Mira looked over her wounds. They were talking about something but not even Laxus could hear what it was about.

**few hours later**

Everyone were back in camp. Laxus was talking with Thunder God Tribe, Gajeel was with Levy and Lily, Wendy was healing some of the most injured members with Erza and Lisanna helping her, Charla, Happy, Gildarts were eating, Cana and Lucy were somewhere not to far away taking a bath, Gray was hiding from Juvia who was talking with Meredy while trying to find him. Mira was sitting under some old oak three knitting necklaces from flowers when Ultear walked to her.

"Would you mind if I join you" she asked. Mira smiled at her and said "Sure, why would I?"

Ultear smiled gratefully. "So... Where is Natsu?"

Mira just pointed her finger upwards toward treetop of the oak. Ultear looked up. On the highest branch of the tree Natsu sat whit his back resting on the tree trunk, looking like ha was asleep while in reality one of his eyes was closed and other half open looking at horizon like he was waiting something.

No one, not even Mira could tell from that distance just how troubled he really was. Zeref was on this island, true he couldn't smell him anymore so most likely he get away again but the fact Zeref was here could easily mean that his father was coming. If that happens... He didn't even want to think about it.

"Is he asleep?" he could hear Ultear ask.

"I don't know. Probably yes" Mira replied.

Natsu smirked.

"Is it true... I mean was he really raised by Acnologia?" Ultear asked.

Mira looked up at Natsu and sighed "Yes. Are you afraid of him?"

Ultear looked at her and blinked before she burst out laughing. Mira looked at her surprised and Natsu almost fell from his branch.

"Why would I be afraid of him?... Should I?" She asked.

Mira laughed "No, of course not. It's just... many people are afraid of him because of that"

Ultear looked at her flower necklace and said "It must be lonely sometimes... If everyone is afraid of you, right? Or is he a loner... He seems that way though..."

"Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them." A voice said behind them.

Ultear jumped slightly and Mirajane smiled happily.

"Hey master" she greeted.

"Yo" he said smiling. His eyes traveled to Ultear.

Ultear saw this and after few minutes of silence she asked "Do you want us to leave?" She thought by 'us' 'her and Meredy'.

Makarov chuckled "Why would we want that?"

Ultear looked surprised "Aren't you afraid that I could attack you any moment?"

"Will you?" he asked.

Ultear shocked her head "Of course not!"

"So why wouldn't we trust you?" he asked.

"You trust me?" She asked in disbelief.

"Natsu trusts you and that is enough for me" Mira said happily.

Ultear's eyes filled with tears. 'They are all so kind'

"Do you want to come to Fairy tail with us?" Makarov asked.

Ultear looked stunned. After she registered what Makarov just asked her she asked him "Can Meredy come with me?"

Makarov laughed "She asked the same thing for you when I asked her this question"

"So that means..." she was crying by now. A silent thud behind her was heard though Ultear didn't noticed. Mira's and Makarov's smile widened.

"Welcome to family, Ultear"

Ultear turned to look at Natsu who was standing behind her smiling.

She wiped her tears. Meredy walked toward her since she heard last part of the conversation. She hugged Ultear and said as she too started crying "Ultear..."

Ultear looked at her and mumbled quiet "Huh?"

"I think we found our home"

"I think so too"

Those around them smiled. Makarov turned toward his children.

"Hey brats!" he yelled attracting their attention "We have two new members!"

Everyone cheered.

Natsu was smiling as he walked to Mira and hugged her from behind.

The wind came from the sea. Unnoticed by others. Natsu however noticed the scent it carried. His eyes widened as he jumped back from Mira shocking her. He shouted as loud as he can "EVERYONE! SHUT YOUR EARS!"

They looked quizzically at him but seeing the look he gave them they knew something serious is going on and they did as they were told. Not even a second later a bloodthirsty roar rocked the sky.

"ROOOOAAAAAAAAAAR"

"What was that?!" Meredy asked.

Wendy's and Gajeel's eyes widened in horror "Dragon" they said in union.

"A dragon?!" Gray cried out in disbelief.

'Why didn't I noticed his scent before?!' that thought rang tough Natsu's head over and over.

Dark shadow flew above them.

"Not just any dragon..." Natsu said and everyone looked at him. A strong gust of wind almost blow them away as dark figure landed on the island in front of them with another roar that was even louder then the last one.

"It's been a while... father" Natsu said to the black dragon in front of him.

End of chapter 45.

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