As time passed more and more Gods were born into the world. Some more powerful than others and some more troublesome than others. They all served and respected Queen Mavis but many of them could not help but question her decision to make Natsu the future ruler of the skies and heavens. It's not that he was a bad choice it's just that he was very irresponsible, arrogant, a bit of a womanizer, and would pick fights with his brothers especially Gray. But he was kind, fair, and selfless.
"It's only because he's still so young." Mavis would say. "In time he will learn and mature."
She then prepared to meet with her sons who would be visiting her for brunch like they did every few Sundays. First one to arrive was Jellal, he was tall, handsome, powerful, mature, and rational. Between all of Zeref and Mavis's children he was considered the favorite among gods. His only flaw was that he was very moody.
Second to arrive was Natsu. Thunder clapped and lighting struck to symbolize his arrival. He was imposing, muscular, and proud and he always smelled of clean wind. An aura of laughter and playfulness seemed to always surround him. Between his brothers the gods may have favored Jellal but he was the favorite among mortals.
Gray was the last one to appear. A dark, quiet, and mysterious young man with equally dark but gentle eyes which Mavis always described as being similar to his father's. He wasn't exactly considered a favorite by anyone's standards. The mortals feared him for being the future bringer of death and the gods feared him because they believed him to one day follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
"Good morning my brothers." Jellal greeted.
"Good morning." Natsu and Gray greeted back.
"Has Mother arrived yet?" Gray asked.
"Not quite." Jellal replied.
"I hope she gets here soon I'm starving." Natsu said. "So how are things?"
"Dark and gloomy as usual for me." Gray said.
"Recently the sea nymphs have been complaining to me about some pervert spying on them when they bathe. Know anything about that Natsu?" Jellal said.
"You think I would do something like that?" Natsu squeaked while trying to look innocent. "I'm shocked that you would even consider me doing something so crass."
"I'm not shocked." Gray said. "Next to Laxus you're the biggest perv on Mount Olympus."
"You're just jealous that I can actually get women."
"Yeah get women to punch and kick you."
Both Gray and Jellal laughed at his remark.
"Remember when he was caught spying on that wood nymph Kagura?" Gray asked.
"Yes and she almost beat his brains out." Jellal said.
"Oh and how many women have you two had in your lives?" Natsu said.
"I do not focus on foolish things like affairs and peeping." Jellal said. "The reason I do not chase after women like you is because I am far too busy with more important matters such as preparing to take my rightful place as ruler of the sea."
"Also it's because you already have the hots for Erza."
Jellal's proud demeanor instantly dropped and was replaced by one of embarrassment. His entire face turned blood red. Natsu and Gray burst out laughing at their brother's reaction.
"Oh be quiet!" Jellal snapped. "You are both so childish."
"What about you Gray? Any women in your life aside from furries?" Natsu asked.
"Don't be idiot. As if I would ever lose my head over some pretty face." Gray scoffed. "Honestly I hate how mortals get all lovey dovey around the entrances to the underworld. Makes me sick to my stomach."
"Oh come on Gray, you're saying that no mortal woman, nymph, or goddess has turned your head? Not even Evergreen?"
"Oh please she's the last female I would ever fall for. Yeah she's got long legs and a body built for sin but she's been with almost everything male."
"True, true."
"And she can't stand the idea of any woman being prettier than she is." Jellal added.
"Speaking of which I hear Levy's sister is becoming dangerously close to being prettier than her." Natsu said.
"Who?" Gray asked.
"Levy's younger sister, the goddess of spring. I hear that she's a real beauty unfortunately Levy keeps her in some secret garden where only women can get in. Rumor has it no man has ever seen her."
"Why?"
"Because Levy is overprotective of her and doesn't want certain men to take advantage of her."
"Men like you?"
"Ha-ha. Very funny but I am curious about what she looks like."
"To me it sounds like she's probably not that beautiful. She's probably real ugly and Levy just hides her and says that she's pretty to spare her feelings."
"Perhaps but I have never known Levy to lie." Jellal said.
"Hello boys."
Mavis sat down at the table with her sons.
"Hello Mother." They greeted.
"And how are things?"
"Fine."
They spent the morning talking and enjoying a delicious breakfast. After that Gray and Jellal left but Mavis wanted to have a private conversation with Natsu.
"What is it that you wanted to talk to me about Mother?" He asked.
"Well Natsu as you know you and your brothers are getting older and very soon you'll have to take on the responsibilities I assigned to you many years ago."
"And?"
"Well your brothers are doing quite well with preparing for it but you...You seem to be running a little behind. I think it's time I put you in for some extra training."
"Extra training? What does that mean?"
"I mean I've hired some Gods to help prepare you better."
"Who did you hire?"
"Well I hired Elfman God of war to help train you for fighting and Erza Goddess of wisdom to tutor you-"
"Oh Mother no! Not Erza! She's a nightmare!"
"She's very intelligent and helpful. Who better to teach you?"
"Mother do I really need this?"
"I know this will probably be difficult for you dearest but you must be ready when the time comes for you to become ruler of the skies. Now at least try this for me? Please?"
"Alright Mother."
"That's my boy. Oh and there is one more thing, I hired a matchmaker for you."
"What?! Why?!"
"Well you've had your fun fooling around with nymphs but it's time for you to settle down, take a wife, every king needs a queen."
"But I'm not the commitment type."
"Neither was your father at first but eventually he came around to the idea of marriage and family."
"Mother he swallowed Gray when he was six and Jellal when he was a newborn."
"Okay so he didn't come around to the family part but he definitely grew to like the idea of marriage."
"Why don't you play matchmaker with Jellal and Gray?"
"I'll worry about them later but right now I'm concerned about you."
"But Mother I'm not ready to get married. What if I don't even like my queen?"
"Trust me dear she's the best in the business. No one is better at finding a perfect match for other people. You'll see."
"Well just who is she?"
"Her name is Lucy and she's the Goddess of love and marriage."
"Wait a minute isn't she the daughter of that titan Jude who holds up the earth."
"I believe so."
"I hate that guy."
"Oh don't be such a baby. Just meet her and you know give her chance. Who knows? She might help you find your soulmate."
