edited chapter 10


The lost members of Fairy tail were just coming home after seeing their now-former guildmate.

They still had either sad or disappointed looks in their eyes.

It's the sad reality when someone you care about and is the heart of their guild is forever out of reach.

They entered the guild with sad looks, still processing Natsu being in a different guild on top of its guild master.

Recognizing the look in their eyes, Macao had to ask, "So how was your trip to Nevermore?"

"It was...enlightening," Erza stated. "Master…."

"I know Maco called Natsu after you guys left, and he filled me in on what he did for the last seven years, including his kids," he said with a proud smile.

"I take it he never mentioned his dirty little secret, Makarov," Macao said with a shit-eating grin.

Makarov cringed before all colors drained away from his face getting everyone's attention.

"Master, why is he talking about?" Erza said with a firm glare.

"It's nothing you need to worry about," he said a little too fast. They got glares from everyone in the tenrou group.

Seeing the look in his eye, he let out a sigh in defeat, "how did you learn of that Macao?"

"The same day, Natsu stopped by when Ultear was six months pregnant. She was the one who brought it up," he said with an evil grin.

A quick look around the guild told them those who lived through the seven years all knew as well.

"Ok, then starting shortly after Lisanna supposed death Natsu has been indirectly keeping the council at the time off our back from all the destruction we caused." He said in defeat.

"How?"

He couldn't find the words to go forward, only to look to Macao to continue.

Flashback start

It was the day Natsu was visiting Fairy tail with his pregnant wife by his side.

Of course, Jellal and Meredy, plus Happy, were with them.

Unknown to them, someone from Natsu's past saw him not paying any mind to the others.

They now stood at the guildhall doors.

In one swift motion, he kicked the doors open, getting all eyes on them.

"Sup guys been a while," he said proudly.

"NATSU!" they all shout

Before they could crowd around him, a stranger, none of them recognized, hugged Natsu from behind.

"Natsu! Been so long since I last saw you!" a strange woman said, hanging off, getting a little too close to him.

Natsu had a forced smile as he was looking too nervous.

"Jane, what are you doing here," he said through gritted teeth trying to be excellent.

Seeing how the woman was attached to Natsu, many got concerned since his pregnant wife was here.

None more so than Meredy, she looks to Ultear only to see her with an evil smirk.

She then looks too Happy to see the same expression as Natsu.

As Natsu talked to her for a few minutes, many had confused looks, still sporting a forced smile.

"Ah, hm!" Ultear responded, getting the women's attention.

"Who are you!" she said with a glare.

"I'm his pregnant wife," he holds out her hand, showing her wedding ring.

Jane looks at Natsu's hand, then back to hers before small frown forms on her face.

She let go of Natsiu before walking out of the guild.

"Natsu, mind explaining what that was all about?" Macao said

Natsu couldn't find the words to continue as he fidgeted on the spot.

They look to Ultear, still having her evil smirk.

The tension in the room continues to grow as Natsu struggled to find the words.

"If Natsu won't tell you, then I will!" Ultear declared

They all look to her for answers.

"Before Natsu was kicked out of fairy tail only to form Crime sorcery. Natsu was secretly keeping the former magic council off fairy tails back."

"What do you mean?" Macao asked

"Hmm, have you ever wondered why in the last two years Natsu was with a fairy tail? how your guild got the complaints from the council but never bothered to disband your guild?"

They all looked to Natsu, hoping he could continue where Ultear left off; he did not.

They look to Ultear once more.

"The reason, no matter how much destruction you caused, is simple. Natsu has been whoring himself out to various women in Fiore. Who has either political or economic pull with the magic council? Isn't that right Manwhore!" she said with an evil smirk.

"She's right, I was. The first time was after Lisanna went to Edolas. I made an impression on some lord's daughter. We did the deed, and she convinced her father to get a fairy tail off the hook for the stunt that destroyed a nearly million jewel mansion." he said in defeat.

"This wasn't a one-time thing from my time in Grimoire Heart. He had to do this once a month, at least." Ultear supplied.

"Who else knew?"

"Happy and gramps knew," Natsu added.

After about five minutes the everyone present was finally disgusted by this revelation.

"WHAT!" was Fairy tail response.

Flashback end

"So let me get this straight, flame brain has been keeping the council off our back by…." Gray couldn't continue.

"Yes, I learned what happened the first time."

"Did you encourage this indecent behavior, master?" Erza said coldly.

"No, but I wasn't about to stop him; otherwise, Fairy tail could have been disbanded a long time ago before fairy sphere," he said in defeat.

After about ten minutes, the lost member of the fairy finally digested this information.

"Are you kidding me! Talk about taking one for the team. I can't believe it…..Lucky bastard," were several responses.

"Natsu mentioned something about grand magic games?" Lucy stated.

"Oh yeah, I forgot about that. So the games won't start for another three months or so?."

"He means three months and a week from now!" Romeo answered

"Can you fill us in on them then?"

"Sure, why not," Macao explained the rules of the games.

He left out one detail with the permission of the others and Makarov's, of course.

"We'll better get to training if we want to best Natsu in the games," Gray said fiercely, getting nods of approval from everyone else.

They took two days to get their stuff; Gildarts was given the title of the guild master, allowing Laxus to rejoin before giving it to Makarov.

Everyone gave their goodbyes before going to the train.

Macao, are you sure it was a good idea to hide the fact that the guild master can't participate in the games?"

"It will be funny as fuck when they realized They couldn't fight Natsu till after the games, hehe."

"That does sound fun."

With Natsu

Natsu called up Sting, "Sting, you there?"

"What is it, Natsu?"

"Can you put Yukino online?"

"Give me a minute."

A few moments later, Yukino was online "you need something, Natsu-sama?"

"Yeah, if my hunch is correct, Lucy spirit might celebrate her return after seven years sooo." he trailed off.

"I'll keep you posted"

"Also, let me know where their training ground is.

"No problem, Natsu-sama, oh, how is NeeChan doing?"

"She's doing fine. I'll make sure to bring her with us to the games, and Thank you, Yukino," he cut off the connection.

"Sorry, I have to ask this of you, Ultear."

"It's no problem, but it will be fun, though."

"I heard Macao and the other purposely left out the guild master rule for the games!" He said with an evil grin.

Ultear giggled at this. She can only imagine the looks in their eyes, wanting to beat him up after seven years.

Three days later, they get information from Yukino on Fairy Tail's training status.

"So when do we leave for Arkane resort, Natsu?"

"Knowing Fairy Tail's and the time change Libra told me, two months from now minimum."

"Maybe we should stop by a week before the games start. Are you two interested in a family vacation?" Ultear asked her two children.

"Yeah," they shouted in unison as they snuggled up to their parents for the night.

Natsu leaned over to give Ultear a light kiss before both parents rested an arm over the sleeping kids.

For the next two months, nothing changed for Crime Sorcery besides more jobs preparing for the games.

With only a few weeks to go, Natsu called a guild meeting to select the five members plus a reserve member on their teams.

"So, who's interested?"

Half of them all raise their hands.

The first hand to raise was Jellal "why am I not surprised, Jellal ''he said, shaking his head, getting chuckles all around.

"Same for Ikaruga, that's two down. Next is Richard, no doubt, to test your metal against Jura. Then, finally, Kageyama, I see your interest. Ok, that makes four, two more to go." he scans over the remaining members.

"I would like to participate as well, Natsu!" Meredy declared.

"That makes five now; who should be the last one" he looks to Ultear; she shakes her head no in response.

"If no one is going to, I will," Aria announced.

"That makes six in total. Now get your buts in gear and train!"

"Ok, so the six of them plus Natsu, Ultear, and the kids, who else is going?" Sorano asked.

"Erik and you, Sorano," he answered.

Sorano faced being named; if Natsu asks her to come along, that means her sister Yukino will be there.

"Ok, we'll meet at our lodge at least a full day before so we have time to rest up, not 12 hours like last time, UNDERSTOOD!"

"YES, MASTER!" was the collective response.

"How many times do I have to tell them not to call me that?" he said with an exasperated sigh.

"Natsu!" a sickly sweet voice echoed in his ear, followed by high-pitched giddy laughter.

He turns to face his wife with their kids trying not to laugh.

"Yes, honey," he said shakily.

"How many times do I have to YOU to get used to it?" she said with a smile he knew was fake.

"Sorry, even after six-something years, I still don't like the sound of it," he said in defeat.

This whole time their guildmates were either struggling to hold in their laughter or had massive smirks, Just another example of questioning who's really in charge of this guild.

A week and a half later, Natsu and his family made that much-needed getaway.

The married couple's attire didn't change much beyond a color change.

Natsu's color change reflected the color of his fire.

And Ultear stayed mainly black but had red accents with a bit of pink color mixed in to match her Ice.

The two three-year-olds wore simple clothes.

For Jake, it is blue shorts with a red shirt and tennis shoes. Rose is wherein a red dress with white stockings and white slippers.

Right now, there at the beach enjoying the sun and cold ocean water.

Jake has on a black swimming trunk, and his sister is wearing a pink one-piece suit.

They are playing on the ankle-high water of the rolling waves.

Happy was sitting on Natsu's shoulder, eating fish.

They took turns keeping an eye on them since neither knew how to swim.

After about another 20 minutes, the kiddos came back to their parents, rubbing their eyes.

"Tired, are we?" He said with a knowing smile.

They nodded before snuggling into Natsu's chest.

Jake on his left with Rose on his right, Ultear joined in snuggling up, resting her arm over Rose and Jake.

A small smile took over Natsu's face, unable to tear his eyes off his family.

With a yawn, Natsu joined them as his eyes felt heavy.

When he finally woke, both his wife and kids were still sleeping.

That was when he noticed the sun touching the horizon.

He carefully stirred them; Ultear was first yawning before lightly kissing Natsu's lips.

A few moments later, his kids woke up before forming grins.

It is expected for kids when they wake up snuggling up to their mom or dad.

A few hours later, Jake and Rose found their spots on the bed between their parents.

It's it has been the family's sleeping arrangements since they got here.

And with the games only days away, it will stay this way till they're over.

The following days were standard family bonding time.

Mother and Farther treated their kids to rides, food, and games at the resort.

From what he learned from Yukino the previous day, the lost fairy tail members should be returning soon if the math is correct.

They took a family stroll along the beach as the sun once again touched the horizon.

He saw a strange light off in the distance, "It looks like that's them!" He picked up his son before speeding on ahead.

Ultear just shook her head with annoyance before picking up Rose running right behind him.

Once they catch up, the fairy tail mages have a panic attack from losing their training time.

"So how have you guys been training!" he said, smirking while Jake was turning his head back and forth between his father and fairy tail.

He wanted to know what's going on.

A few moments later, Ultear finally caught up with Rose in her arms.

They couldn't look him in the eyes; it was clear they had a panic attack.

"Mind filling me in on what happened?" he said with a fake smile.

"We just lost out our training time," Erza informed.

"What are you doing here, Natsu?" Wendy asked.

"Oh, we went to Arkane for a family vacation. I would never have guessed you came here to do your training." Erza knew there was more to what Natsu was letting on; she dropped it for now.

"I can help you," Ultear added.

All eyes went straight to Ultear, hoping she wasn't pulling their leg.

Husband and wife trade glances before Ultear explain what she can do to help them.

They all had reluctant looks in their eyes before agreeing.

A few hours later, they were all lying down in a coach with Erza standing just fine.

"Thank you, Ultear. I hope this is enough to give us the edge for the games."

"No problem Erza, come on, Natsu, we have to head to Crocus!" she headed off with Natsu right behind her.

As Erza watches Natsu and his family leave, she can't help but wonder how things would be different if she confessed her feelings for him.

She realized she was in love with him after he fought for Jellel's freedom after Nirvana.

There was no point in thinking about what might have been; now, she focuses on the present, which means winning the games.

One day before the games

Natsu and his family were taking a stroll through the busy streets of the capital.

His kids were wide-eyed as they marveled at the big city.

The rest of their team is either waiting at their lodge or exploring the city.

Jake, of course, was sitting on his dad's shoulder to get a broad view of the city, people, and mages.

Ultear held Rose sitting in her right arm; Rose hugged her upper arm not to lose her balance.

Sorano was with them, understandable when Sabertooth isn't that far away.

After about five minutes, they stood at the sabertooth lodge.

Almost immediately, Yukino came running, hugging her sister with all her strength.

Many of the passersby had blushes from two beautiful busty girls hugging each other.

Not long after, Sting and Rogue came along with their guild master.

"How have you been?"

"Just fine, Natsu-San," Sting replied as Jake reached for him "nice to see you again, Jake!"

"Same here, uncle Sting!" he said, as Stings takes him in his arms before tickling the child.

"Same here!" Rose added.

"How's life as a guild master, Jordan?" Natsu walked up to his former guildmate.

"It's a little daunting at times, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!" He said with a grin.

"That's good to hear. Although, it kinda sucks you're a guild master," he whispered in his ear, "both Jura and Richard are participating this year."

"I don't stand a chance against those two," he whispers back.

"I wish the guild masters would tell us who on your teams!" Sting replied as Jake was playing with Lector.

"Be lucky I told him at all," he sneered. "Sorano, I expect you to be on your best behavior while we here," he wore a smirk.

"Of course I will," she said, looking away, getting chuckles all around.

Natsu just rolled his eyes at her response before putting Jake on his shoulder once more.

"I'd love to stay and chat, but we want to see the city before the games start."

"By!" They all waved to the family of four.

When they were far enough away, Ultear said, "if all goes well with the games, Soriano is free to join Sabertooth."

"Assuming she doesn't use her feminine wiles to mess with the other wizard entering into the games," he whispered, causing Ultear to let out a small giggle.

They checked out the sites for the remainder of the day, took pictures, and ate at a restaurant.

Of course, having not one but two kids who are three years old, it's bound to get messy.

That's assuming they don't throw temper tantrums when they don't get their way.

And this did result in no dessert for the two of them while the parents ate there with glee.

Jake just pouted, looking away, and Rose tried her hand at puppy dog eyes.

The old Natsu would cave to her but being a parent made him immune to it.

It was unheard of for him to not buckle under those eyes with one exception, his wife, no man worthy of that title can win that battle.

On the way back to dinner, Natsu catches a familiar scent.

Wendy and Carla with another he knew all too well; he placed Jake on the ground before sprinting ahead.

"Mom, why is dad running?" Rose asked.

"I don't know, honey, but it can't be good. Come on, honey, Natsu will catch up to us later."

"Ok, mom," they headed off to meet the rest of their guild.

A few minutes, a strange black cat-like creature was jumping toward Wendy.

But just before it landed, it was stopped dead in its tracks by a strong arm and hand.

It was Natsu with a pissed-off expression before bringing it to eye level.

Not long after, a member of Raven tail came out of hiding.

He tightened his hold on the creature ever so slightly, still maintaining his expression.

The creature started to struggle only for Natsu to lose his hold enough for it to stop.

"I should tell the judges you did this and have you disqualified from the games. But I won't this time. I highly doubt you'll make it through the preliminaries." he said with a Sinister tone before dropping the creature only to run to its master.

The wizard just turned around, walking away.

Natsu turns to Wendy, clearly shaken up from this near attack on her.

He kneels to eye level, "you ok, Wendy?" He said with concern.

"I-i'm fine; Natsu just didn't think this would happen" there was a slight shake to her being.

He brought her into a comforting hug washing away any fear and doubts she had.

"Come on. I'll take you back to your lodge,"

Natsu held out his hand for her to take as Carla found her spot on Wendy's shoulder.

He dropped her off at fairy tails lodge, letting them know what happened.

They were rightfully so furious. The only reason hell wasn't raised is the combined force of Natsu and Makarov.

"Better hurry Natsu, all teams have to be at their lodge in 45 minutes."

"I will," he waved them off, heading to his guild.

On his way back, he called up Meredy, "Meredy, you there?"

"Yeah, Natsu, what is it?"

"Raven Tail tried to go after Wendy. Make sure they don't finish!"

"Do you even need to ask!" she said with a sneer.

"Just making sure," he said smugly before cutting off the connection.

When Natsu finally caught up to Ultear, the preliminary rounds just started.

Taking a glance around, and Sabertooth was next to them with Mermaid Heel and fairy tail on the opposite side.

He can only imagine Fairy tail's reaction when they learned guild masters couldn't participate.

After who knows how long, the final eight teams for the games have been decided.

In eighth place is Fairy Tail, seventh is Quatro Cerberus, sixth is Mermaid Heel, fifth is Blue Pegasus, fourth is Lamia scale, third is Fairy Tail B team, second is Sabertooth, and last but not least Crime Sorcery.

Both fairy tail A team and B team eyes nearly popped out of their heads.

It wasn't Crime sorcery placed in the final eight, but it was the lineup Natsu chose.

Juvia locked eyes with Meredy; both sent a competitive smirk to the other.

Erza was going back and forth between Jellal and Ikaruga.

Ikaruga just smiled in response to her gaze.

Unknown to Erza, Jellal is glaring at a wizard of a different team.

They were not alone; Jura and Richard sent glares to each other, wanting to know the superior earth mage.

The last of Crime sorcery's wizards is Kageyama.

Natsu finally notices Fairy Tail A-team lineup is Erza, Gray, Lucy, Wendy, and Elfman.

He can only guess who their reserve member is.

The announcers pointed out the placement between Crime sorcery and Sabertooth, Wondering who would come out on top, Crime Sorcery or Sabertooth.

Everyone who lived through the seven-year was well aware of the rivalry between the two guilds.

Since they pointed out that Sabertooth's guild master is a former Crime Sorcery wizard, it is obvious why.

The next day

Both teams of fairy tail stood before Natsu and his family along with Connells.

They were at a Public park and watched their kids play with Asuka.

"What is it you need?" He said, not taking his eyes off his kids for even a moment.

"You lied to us!" Erza said at the front of their group.

"Yes, I did but would you still be as motivated to win if you knew the truth." He said blankly.

They couldn't respond to him, staying silent as Jake and Rose continued to play.

Before long, Sting and Rogue stopped only for Jake and Rose to drag them over to play.

"Those two," Natsu said, shaking his head.

"To be expected, when they joined Sabertooth at the same time, I became their guild master," Jordan said, standing beside him.

The two teams of fairy tail had curious looks after the brief exchange.

Then they notice a woman with black hair with two buns and a blue dress with an opening in the dress going nearly to her hip.

"Ah, Minerva wondering if you'd be here this year?" Natsu added.

"Just got back from a job." She said with a smile.

"Well, I look forward to seeing what Sabertooth is capable of."

"Ah, Natsu, mind explaining what's going on?" Erza said curiously.

All the fairy tail members present shared the same look.

Before Natsu could answer, Jake yelled out, "uncle Sting, stop tickling me!" He said through fits of laughter.

"Ah, Natsu, I remember the announcer pointed out Sabertooth has a new guild master. I assume it's Jordan over here." Lucy added

"Yes?"

"How did a former member of your guild become guild master of another guild?"

The parents and Minerva visibly cringe at the memory of that day.

Seeing the looks in their eyes, Happy spoke up.

"Well, you see, Sabertooths, former guild master, is Minerva's father. He and Natsu never saw eye to eye for as long as they were both guild masters."

"Go on."

"Well, when Natsu found out Ultear was pregnant, he and many other guild masters were happy for him except Jiemma, the former guild master! Anyway, shortly after the kids were born, Natsu brought them to a meeting for the other guild master to see. Unfortunately, Jiemma said some...distasteful comments about Ultear and their kids. This rightfully so pushed Natsu over the edge." He said, looking to the group who are still unresponsive.

"That was the day I decided to come along with my father. There is a store with a dress I wanted in town." Minerva added.

"By the time Natsu was done showing him the errors of his way, Jiemma was beaten within an inch of his life. When Natsu was almost done, Minerva came back from shopping." He trailed off.

Minerva would never admit this, Instead of her father on the ground with Natsu overhead.

She saw a sabertooth tiger in the claws of a fire dragon overhead, letting a fierce roar.

Not too far away, she saw another dragon protecting two hatchlings.

"When Jiemma finally recovered from his injuries, he had major PTSD. So much, he is in a mental hospital and can't use magic." Happy finished

"As awesome of a story, that is, how is your guild not disbanded. Or Natsu threw in jail because of that," Erza said with her bang covering her eyes.

"Normally, that would happen. But most of the council members have families of their own. They, well-turned a blind eye to this incident." Happy stated.

"Needing a guild master, I volunteered to take his place!" Jordan informed.

"That was the day you found the answer to your question Jordan," Natsu said with a proud grin.

"Hmm," was the response to Natsu's statement.

They filled him in on Jordan's reason for joining Crime Sorcery, getting nods of approval from the mages of Fairy Tail.

The mages of Fairy Tail took the rest of the day getting caught up with everything Natsu went through the last seven years.


hope you enjoyed

getting this out of the way now like a mention in the previous version of this chapter

I will not be going into detail about the game; I'll be glossing over them

I may throw in flashbacks about the twins

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