Next Day
" Tatsumi! Second, please" Natsu shout handing the empty bowl to Tatsumi.
" Don't second me! It's your 20th plate!Baka!" Tatsumi yelled while the rest of them are in shock looking at how much Natsu can it.
' Where did it all go?' They all thought watching Natsu shove his food.
" Geez. Easy there, Bro. It's been a while since I ate a lot of food. " Natsu said grinning at Tatsumi
" Then! You should cook for yourself! And when did I became a cook!?" Tatsumi exclaimed.
" There's an intruder!" Raba shouts stopping them from eating.
" How many are there? and what are their locations?" Boss asked
" According to my barrier reaction. There must be 20 of them and they're near our hideouts" Raba said making Tatsumi eyes widen.
" 20?! That so many of them!" Tatsumi shout.
" Yosh. I'm all fired up!" Natsu grinned running outside the house.
" Hey! Don't just run like that!" Mine yelled but Natsu already left the house before she can stop him.
" My. My. He's full of energy" Leone said with amusement.
" Then. What are you waiting for? Don't let any of them return alive" Boss command lighting up her cigarette.
' The atmosphere suddenly change' Tatsumi thought looking at them. The others went outside and left Tatsumi alone with the boss. He is looking around in shock when he felt a grip in his head.
" And what are you still doing here? It's your first job. Go. Eliminate them" Boss said with a scary tone
" Yes!" Tatsumi runs outside the house and caught up with Bulat.
" Bulat!" Tatsumi called Bulat who look at his side.
" Oh. Tatsumi. You want to come with me?" Bulat asked
" Yes. Sure" Tatsumi answered
" And call mo Aniki or Handsome"
" All right! I'll show you something cool Tatsumi" Tatsumi look at Bulat who brought his sword.in front of him.
INCURSIOOO
Bulat is covered in a dragon-like armor making Tatsumi look in awe.
" This is my Teigu. Incursio" Bulat said as Tatsumi amuse
" Whoa! Amazing!"Tatsumi said
" Now Tatsumi! I will tell you what is your first job!" Bulat said making Tatsumi became excited
" Yes!"
With Akame
" She's here." Intruder 1 said to his partners.
" Right. It means their hideout is somewhere near" intruder 2 said.
" She's cute. Such a waste. We have to kill her" intruder 3 said
"Let's just have fun with her after we finish her." intruder 2 added
" Just don't damage her body too-"
SLASH
SLASH
SLASH
"-much"
" Don't let your guard down in enemy's territory," Akame said passing through the three men with a slash on their neck.
" So fast." Intruder 1 muttered in disbelief before drying along with intruder 3.
" I will take you with me!" intruder 2 said trying to slash her but a black mark spread around his body and his heartbeat start to slow down
"W-What's this? Curse in the wound? P-poison?" Intruder 2 said while Akame just looks at him with her stoic face.
" one slash certain kill"
With Mine
One of the intruders is running towards their base unknown to him, Mine's gun is following him.
" Man. He runs far away. I have to expose myself now" Mine said trying to leave her area when another intruder behind her trying to kill her when Mine suddenly smirks.
CUT
" I'm sorry," Schere said. Behind Mine is a body of a man cut into piece and Schere holding a big scissor.
" Thanks, Schere. Nice pinch, by the way," Mine points her gun at the man running towards their base and smirk.
" Hm. I'll reach just fine with this risk" Mine fire her gun and a big huge of the blast hit the man and leave a crater in the way destroying the trees and the only remain is his ashes.
" The more pinch I get in. The stronger I get." Mine said walking down with Schere.
With Leone
Twitch
" Oh. That was Mine Pumpkin just now. I can't believe she uses such bothersome Teigu" Leone smirked sitting on top of the intruder's dead body.
" While mine is I turn into a beast and beat them to death" Leone smirked looking at the sky.
" I wonder how's Natsu's doing" Leone muttered remembering what happened last night cause her face to heat up.
' Who are you Natsu?'
With Raba
" I thought the weight of the thread is light. So it was a girl huh" Raba said watching the scene in front of him. Trap in his threads is a girl tied around her body hanging.
" Please! Save me! I'll do anything!" Pleaded the girl. Raba's face darkens looking at the girl.
" Nope. I knew a guy that died because of seduction" Raba pulled the threads killing the girl instantly.
" Tch. Such a waste." As Raba proceed to meet with the others.
With Tatsumi
" What I am doing here? What a newbie role he gave me" Tatsumi muttered remembering that his Aniki assigned him in this place to watch the enemies that are going here.
Tatsumi is in the ground holding a twig of tree hiding when one of the intruders passes through his area but was noticed.
" So they station someone here!" A big man with a sword points his sword towards Tatsumi who unsheathed his sword and point it toward the intruder.
" I won't let you pass!" Tatsumi yelled preparing himself while the man takes his stance.
" I won't hold back!" The intruder attack Tatsumi.
The two exchange blow before Tatsumi overwhelmed him and manage to land a fatal hit to the intruder. Tatsumi was going to kill him when the man begs for his life.
" Please. Have mercy! If I die. My village..."
' He is also fighting for his hometown' Tatsumi thought sympathizing with him when he notices that it's all an act. He froze in his place and look in shock when the intruder suddenly laughs and dash towards him.
" How naive boy! I'll have you die for my clan!"
STAB
Tatsumi's eyes widen. In front of him is Akame stabbing the man. Akame look at him with a stoic face. Tatsumi can't believe what he saw. Akame, killed the man in a blink of an eye.
" Don't waver. You should land the killing blow promptly" Akame said. Tatsumi nods feeling ashamed that he almost got killed.
" Hyaa!The enemy comes here right?! Leave the rest to me!" Bulat appeared with his armor.
"It's all over" Akame answer with a deadpanned look.
" Huh?eh?" Bulat sweat drops. Mine, Leone, Raba, Schere also appear where they all meet together.
" How many intruders are down?" Leone asked
" I take down 4. Including this one" Akame said pointing to the dead body.
"I and Schere take down 2," Mine said. Schere nodded in agreement.
" I take down 1" Raba answered
" I found 1 of them" Bulat answered.
" Total of 10 if we include mine," Leone said.
" But there are 20 intruders. Then, there are 10 intruders left" Mine said.
" Hey. Did you see where is Natsu?" Tatsumi asked
" Now that you mention it. I didn't see him. Do you think he left?" Schere asked
" Natsu will never do that! Maybe he's in danger! I have to save him!" Tatsumi panic looking around for his friend.
BBBBOOOOOOMMM
" What the heck is that?!" Tatsumi panic at the explosion. They run towards the explosion and when they reach the place.
All of them including Akame has a look of shock and awe on their face.
In front of them is a man sitting on the top of piles of burned corps, staring at the sky with a sad face and blood covering his body with the wind passing through the firest swaying his hair.
Few Minutes Ago
Natsu is running toward the intruders locating their scents. He is not disappointed when he faces 10 men holding a sword.
" Yosh! I'm all fired up!" Natsu dashed forward and give each of them a solid punch. Each of them is receiving a fatal blow but no killing them
" Do you think you can kill us with just your bare hands?!" One of the men yelled standing up from the punch.
" Why would I kill you? You are not one of the corrupt in this world." Natsu raises his brow. He knows this world is to kill of being killed but he will kill the one that causes it and that is the emperor and prime minister.
" What kind of dream are you achieving boy?! Do you think we will give you mercy!" One of the men said
" Do you mean that you are fine what's happening in this empire?" Natsu asked
" We don't care about that! As long as we are alive! And besides. It's fun killing people especially those who cannot fight for themselves!" One of the men said laughing making Natsu froze.
'Killing for fun? How wrong I am to think that their kind of people still deserves a chance to change. I think this world has no future if I still thinking the way we look at Fairy Tail. As I said last night. I am here so I am an assassin' Natsu thought not to notice a sword going to slash him. He raises his one hand in instinct and stops the sword
CLANK
" Thank you... For opening my eyes... You made me realize that it's not like before anymore, this world is crueler than mine. I already decide. I will kill all of you and shed my hands with blood if it means for the better future of the empire." Natsu looking at them with cold eyes making the guards shivered when they heard Natsu chuckling darkly, his eyes shadowed by his hair.
In a blink of an eye. Natsu is now in front of the man punching him straight to his chest killing him instantly. Natsu retrieves his hand from the man's body making him lie in the ground with his pool of blood. Natsu is standing in front of them, covered in blood.
" W-what are you?!" One of the soldiers freaked out seeing Natsu killing the man with bare hands.
" Now that your judgment is decided. I have to finish this early and kill all of you. I will not let someone escape" Natsu crack his knuckles smiling darkly at them who is now shivering in fear.
"" Please Spare us!!"" all of them pleaded seeing an aura of a dragon behind him.
Even if they want to fight or escape. They can't move the cause of the fear they have.
" Nope. I meant what I said earlier. Bye bye," Natsu said coldly, fire covering his body.
Fire Dragon Wing Attack
Fire Dragon Fist
BBBOOOOOOMMM
Natsu sighs seeing the mess he made. He is surrounded by a dead body that is scattered in the ground. After a year of traveling around, he improved his fire that it can even kill someone if he wants. Natsu piles the body together so it will be an easy cleanup. Natsu then notices the blood covering his body making him grimace and close his eyes to control his emotion.
He sits at the top as he looks at the sky and enjoying the feeling of the wind.
' I'm sorry Gramps. Fairy Tail. I know that killing is wrong but this is my choice. I must kill them to stop the suffering of others or it will never change. Words are not enough for them to change. This is the world where to kill or be killed'
Present
All of them watch in awe while Natsu still didn't notice them who is occupied by his thoughts.
" What kind of Teigu he is using?" Mine asked
" I don't know. I think he defeats them with his bare hands" Leone answered seeing the blood is more concentrated in his hands.
" Strong" Akame muttered
" He's not even sweating a little" Schere added.
" Hmm. As I thought. He is a powerful lad" Leone smirked
"It's impossible to defeat them if he's not using a Teigu" Bulat said wondering what kind of Teigu that Natsu is using.
" Natsu!!" Tatsumi called. Natsu turns around and saw them looking at him.
" Are we done now?" Natsu asked
" Yeah. Good job Natsu!" Leone praised. Natsu nodded and stand from his place. He jumps from the pile of the dead body and land near Akame.
" So? Can we go back and eat? I still haven't finished my meal" Natsu whined, they all sweat drops except Akame who remember her meal.
" He has a point. I still didn't finish my food" Akame agreed.
" Yosh! It's decided! Let's go fishing Akame!" Natsu grin turning towards their base.
" Hai. I agree with you" They leave the rest of them sweat drops at what they witness.
" They get along when it comes to food" Tatsumi comments as the others agree with his statement.
Training Ground
" Tatsumi. You'll be pair with Akame while you Natsu will be pair with Leone" Boss said.
" Boss. Can I do something first with Leone?" Natsu asked as they all look at him in confusion.
" And what is that?" Boss asks
" Well. I have to buy some clothes and some equipment. Cause I think someone can identify me easily with my hair" Natsu said pointing at his salmon hair.
" He's right boss. It is so rare to see a salmon hair in this estate" Leone added.
" Sure. I will allow it. All of you get to work now." Boss said standing up and leave the training ground
" Yes!" All of them said and proceed to do their job.
With Natsu and Leone
" So what kind of clothes and equipment you're looking for?" Leone asked
" I was thinking of half mask. A coat that can hide my hair. Also, is there a blacksmith here?"
" Yeah. I know one. So, what are you waiting for? Let go to the blacksmith" Leone dragged Natsu to the shop. They went inside and saw an old man.
" Good morning. What can I do for you?"
" My friend here wants to customize a sword," Leone said to the man who walks in front of them.
" Sure. What kind of sword you want?" the old man asked
" Well. I was thinking of a sword that can be fused with fire. Can you make it?" Natsu asked
" That is kind of difficult but I will try to make it. do you perhaps have a design you think of?" old man ask
" Yeah. Here. All the design is there" Natsu handed a piece of paper to the man who saw the magnificent design.
" This is a great design that you have young lad. Just come back again and the sword will be finished"
" Thanks, old man!" Natsu grinned. He looks at Leone who is staring at him with amusement in her eyes.
" I didn't know you use a sword," Leone said.
" I don't. I use hand to hand fight. " Natsu grinned as they walk outside the shop.
" So? You want to go now to the store to buy your clothes?" Leone ask
" Yosh! I'm all fired up! Let's go!" Natsu cheered dragging Leone with him who giggle at his enthusiasm.
" Hello, sir. Ma'am. What can I do for you?" An old lady asks Natsu who smiles at her.
" Do you have a silver mask here?" Natsu asks.
" Well... That's a rare one. But my late husband has that kind of mask. If you want. You can have it" the old lady said smiling at Natsu.
" Really? But that was for your husband. I cannot accept such memory he left for you" Natsu rejects the old woman's offer who giggles at him.
" Don't worry young man. I will give it to you for free and he also had an outfit that will fit you" the old woman said
" Why? Why are you willing to give it to a stranger like me?" Natsu asks
" Because you remind me of my husband. A cheerful one and besides, at least I can entrust it with someone before I joined him" The old lady smile. She was shocked when she felt him hug her.
" Thank you so much" the old lady smile at him hugging him back.
" Now. let me lead to my husband's belonging." The old lady leads them behind her store and they saw a drawer where a cape with a hood, shoes, sword, and a mask hanging.
"" Wow"" Leone and Natsu look amused
" It is what my husband wardrobe when he was still in revolution," The woman said as they look at her.
" Revolution? Your husband is part of the revolution?" Natsu asked in shock.
" Yes. He knows that this country will no longer survive since it still runs by corrupted people. But as soon as he was captured. He was sentenced to death and all that left is this. That's why I want to give it to you for the lucky charm in changing this country" The old woman said sadly.
" I will. Maam. I swear. This country will change" Natsu clenched his fist as felt the old woman handed her husband's belonging
" Be a careful young man. And I wish you luck" The old woman said.
" Thank you, Ma'am. I will bring your husband's will in changing this country" Natsu bowed smiling at her as he and Leone went out of the store.
" Good luck Natsu... Dragneel" Natsu heard a whisper turning his head to the store but found himself confuse since he didn't see anyone match the voice.
' It must be my imagination' Natsu thought.
" Well. That lady is generous. don't you think" Leone said to Natsu who stare at the sky.
"Huh? Ah... Yeah. It's a great help that she gave it to me for free" Natsu smile facing Leone.
" Why don't we roam somewhere before I get my sword and be back in the base" Natsu suggested.
" Sure! I would like that!" Leone cheered dragging Natsu to a different place.
And that day. Leone learned something about Natsu. Being raised by Igneel, his foster father, especially his weakness which is moving vehicle
" That's so hilarious, Natsu. Even a strong one like you get a motion sickness huh" Leone teased Natsu who pout at her which found Leone cute.
"It's not my fault! I just hate vehicles and I can't fight if I am riding one" Natsu protest making Leone laughed.
" Even if it is an emergency?" Leone asked
" Yes. Even if it's an emergency" Natsu said in a whisper which heard by Leone. She pats Natsu back making him look at her
" Don't worry about that Natsu. You'll be fine and besides, we always use our foot to get into one place to another" Leone said trying to cheer him up.
" Yosh! Arigato Leone!" Natsu cheered
"It's fine. I think we should get back to the store to get your sword" Leone reminded him.
" Sure." They went to the store meeting the old man who came out holding a sword.
" What great timing. Here. It's already done. I also add an upgrade to your sword. Lightning can also be fused in your sword and this sword is made of the strongest metal I can find." the old man said as Natsu unsheathed his sword and a black with symbols carve in it around the sword.
" Thanks, old man. It's a great help so how much is it?" Natsu asked
"It's free." The old man said
" Eh? Free? Why? At least I should pay you. This is a great sword" Natsu said trying to give the money but the old man shakes his head
" I know that is a great sword. And you are the first one that requests that kind of sword so I want to give it to you for free and just accept it" the old man said
" Then. Thank you for this sword" Natsu bowed. He and Leone went outside the door leaving the old man staring.
" The strongest weapon fit for someone like you Natsu...Dragneel" Natsu turn around looking at his surroundings hearing another soft voice that he heard earlier. But he still can pinpoint the source of the sweet and soft sound he heard.
' What the hell was that?!' Natsu thought.
" Wow. You got all of it for free. I think I should go with you when buying something so that I can have it for free" Leone said snapping Natsu from his thoughts and shaking the strange things that happen to him. He looks at Leone who grins at him as they are now in the forest walking to the base.
" Not really. I should be thankful to them for giving this to me." Natsu said as he still holding the things he got for free.
" How about we test the sword since we are in the forest" Leone said.
" Sure. I would love that" Natsu unsheathe his sword and he concentrated his magic and let it flow in the sword.
The sword changes its color as it turns into golden red which makes Leone's eyes widen in awe.
" Wow. This sword is the best... Move Leone" Natsu command. Leone moved and Natsu make a stance in front of the big boulder and behind it is a sea.
FIRE DRAGON SLASH
In one slash. The boulder cut into half and exploded but what caught Leone's eyes is the wave came from the sword as it directly hit the sea causing the surface to evaporate and cause a huge explosion.
' What kind of power does he have? I didn't hear this kind of Teigu. And the fire dragon?' Leone thought as she was still amazed at the power Natsu made in the sword. Days by day, she already gathers some information about him based on his words and stories.
' Fiore... This world... Fire Dragon... Interesting..." Leone thought licking her lips as she observes Natsu.
" Wow. This is a strong and powerful sword." Natsu said in a pleasing tone.
" Yeah. A powerful one. We should go to the base now" Leone said walking towards the base and found the rest of the members in the Training ground.
Training Ground
" Were back!" Natsu shouts with Leone beside him. They turn to Tatsumi who is sulking at the corner.
" What happened to you bro?" Natsu asks Tatsumi who face Natsu and sulk again
" Ahhh. What happened to him?" Natsu asks them in confusion.
" Tatsumi was paired with Akame so both of them are in charge of chores as Tatsumi said ' bring it on' while undressing himself," Raba said laughing at Tatsumi.
" But he only caught two fish" Mine continued
" Not good enough" Akame commented as an arrow hit Tatsumi in the heart that makes him sulk more.
Natsu went near him and put his hand to his shoulder
" You should be doing better next time Tatsumi" Natsu encourages him.
" Easy for you to say. You grew up in a forest so you have an experience with things like this" Tatsumi said keeping his head down.
" Ahahaha. There always room for improvement" Natsu said patting his back. Tatsumi notices Natsu holding something in his hand.
" Is that what you bought in town?" Tatsumi asked
" Yeah. They gave it to me for free" Natsu answered which shock all of them except Leone who nod in confirmation.
" Lucky!" Tatsumi said as others agree with him.
" I know right. But I better hide it now" Natsu said looking at him curiously for as long as they know. They didn't see Natsu bringing things to him. Not a piece so they are curious where he is putting his things
Ex-quip
In instant. Natsu things disappear the moment he mentioned ' ex-quip. The whole year he travels. He learned to re-equip like Erza but since he didn't have her telekinesis magic and not fond of wearing armor. He uses it to store his things for him not bother bringing things with him.
" Where did your things go?!" Tatsumi freaked out seeing Natsu's things are gone.
" They are in my storage. I use that technique to store my things away" Natsu explained as they nodded
" That must be your Teigu." Mine said seeing what Natsu's done.
" That's amazing Natsu Teigu you have there. Natsu." Bulat said patting Natsu.
" It's very useful in traveling" Schere added. Natsu just grins at them, not giving them an answer.
Akame, Leono, and Nanjenda watch Natsu. They know that no kind of Teigu can store things.
' He is an interesting guy' Leone thought. Another mystery that surrounded Natsu.' Who are you? Natsu Dragneel' Akame thought. There are times that he said something that makes her suspicious of him but she knows he is not an enemy since there are some things that he didn't know like the species of the beast they hunt or eat.
' We just have to wait till you tell us about yourself.' Nanjenda thought watching him interact with his teammates. He knows that Natsu is hiding his true power but he still strong. She observes something different about him but she knew that sooner, Natsu will tell them about himself.
" Leone" Boss intervened as they look at her.
" We will have our meeting now. All of you gather inside. I want to hear the request we have a few days ago." Boss said. The atmosphere became tense again except for Tatsumi who is confused at why they suddenly become tense.
Natsu felt for the first time the change of atmosphere since he did not felt earlier because he went first in killing the intruders.
' This atmosphere. It's getting serious and darker. What kind of request we got?'
This is my rewrite.
I added new mysteries in the fanfic.
I hope you all like it.
I change some of the scenes because some ask me before why the Night Raids didn't ask about Natsu's ability and why are they not shock?
The Answer is because they are an assassin. They don't act rash. they observe and gather information before they conclude. They already suspect Natsu but did not voice it out since he shows to them that he is trustworthy.
And I will probably put some changes along with the chapter.
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