Chapter 2
I'm back! Welcome everybody to the second chapter of 'Son of the Apocalypse'. This chapter is the arrival of our dragon slayers trio to Fairy Tail and this chapter will be their first year there. Don't expect too much action on this one. But in the next one I promise action. Lot's of it. And before we start the chapter, I want to tell you the ages:
Makarov: 74
Laxus: 15
Mira-Erza-Natsu: 13
Elfman: 11
Gajeel-Grey-Lissana-Levy-Cana: 10
Wendy: 6
For now, let's go to the story!
Legend:
"Talking"
'Thinking'
"Transformation/Creature Speaking"
'Transformation/Creature Thinking'
Magic Attacks
Chapter 2: Life in Fairy Tail
Gajeel and Wendy were nervous. And a little bit scared.
They didn't know what to expect from this Fairy Tail mages. They few interactions they had with people were when they asked if they saw their parents and told them that they are dragons. The people that they asked that laughed at them or told them that dragons didn't exist. Gajeel got afraid quickly while Wendy always was about to cry. Because of that, those people were sending crashing to a wall thanks to Natsu.
Talking about him, he was with a neutral expression and holding Wendy's hand and inside he only had one question.
'Will they believe us or laugh?'
He actually didn't care about the guild or their mages, he cares about his family and he would do whatever it takes to protect them. If they are fine in the guild, they stay. If they're not. They leave.
Simple as that.
*At the entrance*
"And here we are." Makarov announced showing to the dragon slayers the entrance of the guild.
Wendy tightened her grip on Natsu's hand and he looked at her and saw her looking at him. "Nii-san, I'm scared."
Natsu smiled softly at her "Don't worry. I'm here with you."
Wendy smiled and Natsu turned to Gajeel that was sweating bullets "Relax, we're going to pull this. Together."
Gajeel nodded still sweating and looked at the door and his siblings looked at it too.
'Okay, here goes all and nothing...' Gajeel thought shaking slightly looking at the door.
'I'm scared, but Nii-san is here...' Wendy though tightening her grip on Natsu hand.
'I hope this is worth my time...' Natsu tough looking without an expression.
Then Makarov opened the guild doors and the three young kids saw that the guild hall was a mess and it seemed that there was a brawl in progress that stopped when the master entered the guild hall followed by three brats, in the eyes of every guild member.
"Master, who are the brats?" A random member asked and the master smiled at him.
"Our newest members. Now you three follow me that we're getting your guild marks." Makarov said turning to the dragon siblings (A/N: Yes, I'm calling them the Dragon Siblings. Tell me what you think) and walking to the bar where there they were going to receive their marks.
In the bar there was waiting for them a white-haired girl that had her hair in a long pony tail, with blue eyes and had a goth outfit. She was looking around bored until she spotted the three of them walking towards her direction and smirked seeing Natsu.
"The master told us to come here to get our guild marks." Natsu told the girl who smirked and stood up.
"That's right, so where and what color, Pinky?" The girl asked and Natsu frowned at the name he was given.
"Don't call me that."
The girl chuckled "Fine, fine. How should I call you then?" The girl asked still smirking.
"Natsu. Natsu Darksoul." Natsu tell her and she stretched her hand and Natsu shook it.
"Well then Natsu, I'm Mirajane Strauss. Welcome to Fairy Tail."
After they got their guild marks, Natsu on his right arm of a black color with blue borders, Wendy in her right arm in blue color and Gajeel on his left arm and in a full black color, they were introduced with the other kids in their age group while the rest of the guild was celebrating their new guild members.
The other kids were Grey Fullbater, a black-haired kid that have a habit to get naked to his boxers or sometimes, even more. A brown-haired girl that was taking small sips of an alcoholic drink called Cana Alberona. A blue-haired, with short hair girl called Levy McGarden that seemed to be a bookworm. And a red-haired girl that was in an armor called Erza Scarlet. She was also Mirajane's rival. There were also Mirajane's siblings; Elfman, a tall muscular guy that was dressed in a blue suit with a red tie, and Lissana that was a sweet girl with short hair and a pink dress.
They were talking and Natsu asked Mirajane "So, how do you get jobs here?"
Mira smirked "Really simple, you see that board over there..." She pointed to a board and Natsu nodded "...there is where we receive jobs and where we take them."
Natsu nodded and stood up and was going to go to take a job when Mirajane grab his arm "Eager are we? You see, there is a small unofficial tradition in Fairy Tail, that a rookie must be accompanied in his first job by a more experienced member." Mira explained and Natsu nodded.
"Then do you want to come on a job with me?"
Mira blinked a few times and the more experienced Fairy Tail mages looked in silence while Gajeel and Wendy looked confused. "Right now?" She asked and Natsu nodded.
"Why?"
"Because Magnolia houses are too expensive and we're short of money. So is work really hard or keep sleeping on trees." Natsu explained and Mira blinked one more times and Grey asked.
"So you guys slept in trees before arriving?" The three dragon slayers nodded "Why?"
"there was no other choice..." Wendy say shyly and Cana smacked Grey at the head.
"Ow! Why you hit me?" Grey demanded.
"Because you made her sad." Cana answered and took another sip of her drink.
Grey was about to answer when he felt an evil presence behind him. He turned around and saw a death glare from Natsu.
He usually would ignore any threat, especially from a new member, but this was different. He was different.
"Never make my sister feel bad." Natsu said and Grey leaving at a side the feeling of dread he felt, was about to answer when he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Erza.
"I will punish you for making a girl cry."
Grey got punch on the gut and passed out on the floor. Natsu turned to Mira once again "So you can go or no?"
Mira shook her head "Sorry, but it's too late for it now. Maybe tomorrow."
But Lissana, being the good hearted person she is, got an idea. "Mira-Nee, what if they sleep at our house?"
Mira thought about this. They just met, but she feels that they are similar. Three siblings. One overprotective over the other two, meaning something happened. Maybe something like her. Besides, he is kind of cute.
'What I'm thinking?'
"Fine, they can stay until they found a place to stay. But they clean the dishes if they eat ok?" She asked at the three dragon slayers that nodded.
"Hey and what kind of magic does you use?" Levy asked Gajeel in middle of their private conversation that they two were having and that called the attention of the other Fairy Tail kids.
"I was thinking the same." Cana said after a sip of her drink.
Gajeel and Wendy looked nervous, not knowing what to say. Because of past experience, when they say that they can use Dragon Slayer Magic People would usually laugh at them. And they don't want to lose their new friends because of that.
Seeing the two were thinking what to say, and he might put these new kids at test, he talked. "Gajeel uses Iron Magic, Wendy uses Wind Magic and I use Chaos Magic. We all use Dragon Slaying Magic."
At first they though it was a joke, the Dragon Slayer part. But seeing Natsu's serious face, Grey scoffed. "Do you really expect us to believe that?"
Natsu didn't answer, he just grab some silverware confusing everyone and said "Gajeel..."
"Wha-" Gajeel was going to answer but when he opened his mouth Natsu shoved the silverware in his mouth. Gajeel bite it and the swallowed making many jaws drop, including the master that was watching how the new guild members were adapting.
After Gajeel swallowed the silverware he glared at Natsu "Why did you do that?!"
Natsu shrugged "Needed to prove that we're real."
Gajeel looked away "O-Ok, but next time warn me."
Then the Dragon Siblings were surrounded by the guild members that saw all.
"HOW DID YOU DO THAT?!"
"HAVE YOU KILL ANY DRAGONS?!"
"CAN YOU TEACH ME!?"
Questions like that were sent to the young dragon slayers that Natsu managed to escape with his siblings. Some guild members went after them, others stay to keep drinking.
Grey crossed his arms and scoffed "I bet he is weak."
"Grey your clothes." Cana pointed out and Grey screamed and went to find his clothes.
Lissana turned to her sister and asked "Why are you so nice to him Mira-Nee?"
Mira shrugged "He seems to be good. Now let's go find them so we can go home." Mira said and Lissana nodded and stood up to leave.
"Elfman don't go home to late!" Mira screamed and Elfman nodded quickly.
"O-Of course!"
Mira smirked and both sisters left to search for the dragon siblings.
*With Natsu, Wendy and Gajeel*
"Do you guys like it in here?"
That was the question that Natsu asked his siblings once he knew no one was close to them.
Wendy nodded happily "Mmm! Lissana and Cana are really nice."
Natsu smiled seeing her happy and then turned to Gajeel that was also smiling "Levy is really nice..."
Natsu smirked ready to tease his brother "Already looking for a girlfriend? Just take care, I don't want to be an uncle so young."
Gajeel blushed like crazy and opened his mouth to say something but nothing came and Wendy giggled because Gajeel's embarrassment and then she tugged on Natsu's jacket with a confused expression.
"Nii-san, what is a girlfriend'"
Natsu looked up thinking what to say but then he got two scents behind them he turned around just as...
"A girlfriend is a girl that is having romantic relationship with someone." Mira explained getting closer with Lissana next to her. Mira was smirking and Lissana was smiling sweetly.
"Thanks for the definition." Natsu said with a neutral voice and tone and Mira bowed in a mock way.
"You're welcome."
"So what do you two need?" Natsu asked and Lissana smiled.
"We were going to show you where we lived, so you don't get lost." She said and Wendy smiled.
"Thanks." Wendy said holding Natsu's hand.
"But there was not going to be a problem to us to find your house." Natsu said calmly and all the girls looked at him.
"Why?" Lissana asked tilting her head to a side.
"B-Because we a-already have your scent..." Gajeel said shyly and Mira glared at Natsu.
"What does he mean that you got our scent? Can you smell us? I don't smell bad, right?" At the end it turned from the demand to a simple teenager question.
Natsu shook his head "As dragon slayers we have better senses, so we can track you by your scent. And you smell really good. Like... Roses." Natsu said and Mira blushed slightly for the weird compliment she was given. Lissana saw this and giggled at her sister reaction.
"Well, but now we're here so let us guide you." Lissana said and Wendy nodded shyly and Natsu also nodded and noticed that he was missing something.
"Nii-san, something wrong?" Wendy asked noticing that Natsu was checking his pockets for something.
"I don't find our Jewels." Natsu said and Gajeel remembered something.
"Don't worry, you left them with me." Gajeel said and touched his pockets and not feeling anything, he panicked. Natsu read him clear as water.
"You left them at the guild. Didn't you."
Gajeel remember letting them on the table before leaving "I be right back."
"Go. I'll go for you after we arrive at their house." Natsu told him and he left running towards the guild and hoping to any deity that was listening, that no one had grab them.
"Well, now follow us." Lissana said grabbing Natsu hand and dragging him towards the Strauss siblings house.
*With Gajeel*
Gajeel got to the guild the fastest he could and he let out a sigh of relief, when he saw that the bag of Jewels was still there and he smiled when he saw his first friend here; Levy.
Levy was focusing on her book but noticed Gajeel and she smiled at him "Hey, Gajeel. I though you left?"
Gajeel nodded "H-Hi Levy. I-I forgot our Jewels." Gajeel said and Levy giggled seeing him splutter.
"Don't need to be nervous, we're friends. Hey, can you help me carry these books back to the library?" Levy asked and Gajeel after putting the Jewels on his pant pocket nodded and saw the mountain of books that were piled in the table.
He gulped and start helping Levy carrying them back to the library.
*Strauss Siblings House*
"And here we are!" Lissana announced opening the door and being followed by her sister and their guests.
"It's big..." Wendy said in astonishment looking at the biggest (And first) House she had ever been in.
"It isn't that big." Mira said waving it off but Natsu shook his head.
"It is big. Besides it is the first house we ever be in. At least one that I can remember."
Mira smirked "Really? So you two slept on a cave before coming here?" Mira asked as a joke but for her surprise both siblings nodded.
"You're kidding?" Mira asked and they both shook their heads.
"Mommy was too big to fit in a house." Wendy explained confusing both sisters that looked at Natsu for explanation that remained with a neutral expression.
"If we told you wouldn't believe us." He said simply and Mira smirked.
"Then why don't you give us a try?"
Natsu shook his head "Maybe tomorrow. Do we sleep at the couch?" He asked pointing at the green couch that was in the living room and Lissana nodded and Mira gave him a devilish smirk.
"Unless you want to sleep with me?" She asked adding a wink but Natsu didn't even change his expression.
"I'll pass." He turned to Wendy "Now you prepare to sleep while I go fetch Gajeel." Wendy nodded and with help of Lissana and Mira she started to prepare the couch to sleep.
*Guild Library*
Natsu walked into the guild's library after asking a blue haired man named Macao where his brother had gone.
What he saw made him smile; His brother and that Levy girl sleeping next to each other and Levy resting her head on his shoulder.
Natsu knew this must be remembered, so he went back into the guild and then he came back to the library with a camera and took a picture of the two sleeping kids.
'This is going to be fun...' Natsu thought with the picture on his hand and went back to the Strauss house, but before he put a blanket to cover Gajeel's and Levy's bodies.
*Strauss House*
Natsu knocked the door and almost immediately the door opened revealing a smiling Lissana that then she looked confused not seeing Gajeel. "And Gajeel?"
Natsu smirked remembering how he found his brother "He felt asleep at the guild. He was so peaceful I didn't want to disturb him."
Lissana smiled and let him in and saw Wendy laid against the couch wrapped in her blue blanket and her head rested in a pillow. She was talking to Mira excitedly about something and Mira was listening closely. Then Wendy noticed him.
"Nii-san!" Wendy screamed seeing him and Mira turned to him.
"She wasn't a problem?" Natsu asked and Mira shook her head.
"She was fine. She even played with Elfman's bird a little bit." Mira said and then she smirked like a demon.
"So, raised by dragons, eh?"
Natsu looked at Wendy that hided in the blankets for revealing something he told her and Gajeel not to say to anybody, especially someone they just met. "She is nice..." Was Wendy only excuse and then Natsu turned to Mira.
"If you don't believe us, I don't care. No one does."
Mira frowned for his words. At first when she heard the younger girl words, she thought it was some lie she said to call attention. And if the three of them have that dragon killing magic thing, it was more believable. So, when he answers with such a serious face it might just be true.
But better leave the topic there.
"So, we're still taking the job tomorrow?" Mira said to change the topic and Natsu shrugged getting next to his sister that opened the blanket to let him in.
"If you want, you're welcome to come." Natsu said while Wendy was getting comfy next to him.
Mira nodded "Then tomorrow we choose a job. Night." Mira said before going upstairs to her room. Lissana come to them with a bright smile.
"You know; I believe that you were raised by a dragon. Good night." Then she left skipping to the second floor and Natsu smiled slightly and looked at Wendy that was already sleeping next to him. He kissed her forehead and fell asleep next to her.
*Next morning, Guide Hall*
When Natsu, Wendy and the Strauss siblings enter the guide hall at the morning, Gajeel ran to them with a panicked face. Or better said, ran to Natsu.
"Natsu-Nii! I thought you said you were going to come for me yesterday!" Gajeel whined and Natsu smirked.
"But you two looked so cute together." Natsu said in a teasing voice and Gajeel blushed at the memory of he waking up next to his newest friend.
Wendy looked confused and tugged on Natsu jacket "What are you talking about?"
"I'll tell you later. Now I'll look for a job." Natsu said and started to walk towards the job board and Mira followed him.
"I already told you the unofficial rule, so wait for me." Mira said to him and started to see the jobs.
Natsu shrugged "I knew you would come anyways. What about this one?" Natsu said pointing to a job of 1,000 Jewels for killing a bunch of Vulcans that were creating some nearby havoc at the outskirts of Mangolia.
Mira looked at him curiously "Isn't that a little bit hard for someone new?"
Natsu gave her a look "I'm not a little kid."
Mira smirked "Fine, if you do good, next time we'll go on a bigger one."
Natsu nodded and took the job. He turned to Gajeel "Take care of Wendy while I'm gone."
Gajeel nodded and he and Mira left the guild to their destination.
When they left the other kids appeared and started to sit next to Wendy and Gajeel. "So, I was wondering how you guys learn that dragon magic." Cana asked sitting next to Wendy that started to look nervous.
"Yeah, who taught you?" Grey asked and Gajeel was thinking what to say.
"Mommy teached me..." Wendy said shyly and Cana got closer.
"Then can she teach me?"
Wendy shook her head "Mommy left me..."
"Ow...Sorry." Cana apologize and then she was scolded by Erza for not taking in count Wendy's feelings. "My dad taught me too before he disappeared." Gajeel said absent minded and attention turned to him.
"And Natsu?" Levy asked.
"His daddy taught him too. But he told me, that he was mean to him." Wendy informed and Erza frowned.
"Do you know that man." She asked and Gajeel and Wendy looked down not wanting to reveal his brother's foster father name.
"Lissana remembering what Wendy said yesterday answered for them "They were raised by dragons."
The table felt silent and the stares turned to the siblings that were thinking on what to explain that. "You see, to learn Dragon Slaying Magic, it must be passed from a dragon or by lacrima. As we're raised by dragons we learn from them. It's okay if you don't believe us. No one does." Gajeel said looking away.
This started a discussion in the guild. The ones that believed the dragon story and the ones that didn't. At the end Erza asked again "Let's say he was raised by a dragon. What was his name?"
Both Wendy and Gajeel looked uncomfortable by the question. "Nii-san will be mad if we tell you..." Wendy said and Erza raised a brow.
"Why?"
"Because people get afraid of him after they heard..." Wendy said shyly and Erza put a hand on her shoulder.
"He is a Fairy Tail mage now. His past will not affect us." Erza reassured her and Wendy looked at Gajeel who nodded slowly.
"His name is Acnologia..." Wendy said and the guild fell silent.
Cana, Grey, Lissana and Elfman were looking around confused, why the guild fell silent "Hey Levy, who is Acnologia?" Cana asked her friend that looked nervous about something.
"it is the dragon of the Apocalypse. The most evil and powerful dragon of all. According of what I had read." Levy answered and once again the discussion broke out. The ones that believed the dragon story and the ones that didn't.
And if you're wondering, the discussions were bar fights.
But both stopped when they heard a loud sound outside. Some looked out of the window and saw a beam of grey magic.
"W-What was that?" A member asked seeing the beam die down.
"Natsu-Nii magic." Gajeel answered and left the members wonder how powerful the newest member really is.
*Natsu and Mira*
"That was easier that I thought it would be." Natsu said walking next to Mira to the guild.
"Yeah, and besides you took all the fun." Mira faked a pout but then she smirked. "And that attack was part of your dragon magic?"
Natsu nodded "Yes. Father make sure to teach me until I pass out."
Mira frowned "Hard childhood?"
Natsu nodded "Yes, but I try not to think about it. Now I have a new family and friends."
Mira smiled at him "That's the attitude! Next time I choose the mission, it will be more fun."
Natsu looked at her confused "Next time?"
Mira nodded, a smirk on her face "Of course! How I don't want to seem weak after that little stunt you pulled."
Natsu smiled hoping that nothing bad happened to their relationship. He haven't have a friend like this since Igneel.
"Thanks..." Natsu said and Mira looked at him confused.
"For?"
"For being my friend." Natsu said and Mira raised a brow but then she smiled and hugged him his shoulders with one arm.
"I don't know what happened in your past but listen me out: You and I are going to be friends for this day on. Got it?"
Natsu smiled and nodded "Got it."
After receiving the reward, they walked back to the guild and opened the door and it was surprisingly silent. From what Natsu have learned, it was a weird sight.
"Something wrong?" Mira asked and Grey stood up.
"Yeah! The problem is that he is a liar!" Grey pointed to Natsu that raised a brow.
"Liar?"
Grey nodded "Yes, liar! And I'm going to prove it right now!" Grey said and sprinted towards Natsu ready to punch his face.
Natsu had a neutral expression while Mira was smirking already have seen Natsu's power once. If he can wipe out 70 Vulcans with one attack, he defintly can dodge one punch from Grey. The guild was watching in silence if the new kid was dangerous or not.
Natsu ducked his head to avoid the punch and then knee Grey in the stomach so hard, he was sent flying to the other side of the guild.
Erza ignoring the fact, that Grey attacked him first and she launched a punch at him that he grabbed the fist and didn't let go.
Mira that was thinking that they were ganging up on him for something sided with her new friend "What's the idea Tin-Can?"
Erza was narrowing her eyes, starring right into Natsu's cold black eyes. And with his enhanced hearing he listened the whispers around him.
"He blocked her punch..."
"I can't do that and I'm older than the both combined..."
"If he is the son of Acnologia he must be strong..."
"And dangerous..."
Natsu glared at his siblings for revealing his secret. Wendy was looking at the floor, while Gajeel was sinking into his chair and he was sweating bullets, both were listening the whispers.
Natsu turned to the master that was frowning seeing his guild like this and then he gave a sorry look to the young dragon slayer. "Great family old man." Natsu told him before leaving.
Makarov start scolding the guild members but they didn't seem to care at all. Mira started to fight with Erza for what just happened. And the kids started to ask Gajeel and Wendy if he was bad or evil. All except Lissana that had left the guild after Natsu.
*With Natsu*
Natsu was walking to the forest to rest. Hands on his pockets and looking down. He knew this would happen sooner than later. The fear for his father followed him too.
He will not leave the guild. He still have his siblings to protect. He will not be selfish. He will stay for their sake.
Then Natsu stopped sensing a scent that he knew since yesterday and turned around to see a smiling Lissana. "What do you want?" Natsu asked in what is consider, a scary voice, but Lissana didn't mind and kept smiling.
"I was worried about you."
Natsu raised a brow. The only people that care about him are his siblings. "Why?"
Lissana looked confused at the question. It was natural to worry about people, right? "Because you looked sad."
Natsu looked away "Why aren't you afraid of me?"
Lissana still looked and was confused "Why should I?"
Natsu looked at her soft blue eyes with his cold black eyes "Because of who my father is."
Lissana actually giggled "No. It doesn't matter for me. You seem good and nice. If your father is bad it doesn't matter."
Natsu was surprised for what just happened but he doesn't show it. She was one of the few people that isn't afraid of him because of who raised him.
Natsu smiled at the girl "Thanks, I needed that."
Lissana nodded with a smile present on her face and then Natsu was hugged out of nowhere by a crying Wendy.
"NII-SAN!" She cried out while hugging him and Natsu patted her head with a smile.
"I'm so sorry Nii-san. I didn't know what to do. It was all Gajeel's fault." Wendy said thinking Natsu was mad at her, so she blamed her other brother for his brother be happy with her (6-Year-Old logic)
"WHAT!" Gajeel screamed getting close to the group.
"It was Wendy's fault! She said everyone who your dad is! If you're mad at someone, it must be Wendy!" Gajeel said and he and Wendy started to argue and Natsu put his hands on both of their heads.
"I'm not mad. Just tired. Let's go search a place to sleep." Natsu said and both kids nodded and Lissana talked.
"You guys can sleep again at our house. I'm sure Mira-nee and Elf-nii would not mind." Lissana offered and Gajeel and Wendy smiled liking the idea and Natsu looked up thinking the offer.
"I don't know..."
"Pleaaaaaaaaase…" Wendy and Gajeel pleaded and Natsu smiled.
"Fine, but you guys clean the dishes."
Gajeel and Wendy were celebrating. Especially Gajeel that will sleep in a bed after a month of sleeping in trees.
Lissana also smiled and grabbed Natsu hand and dragged him towards their house, his siblings following.
*Next Day*
Natsu was in one of the bar stools with Wendy at his right and Mira at his left with Lissana at her sister side. For Natsu surprise, Mira didn't mind the fact that he was Acnologia's son. Maybe she didn't care. Maybe she didn't believe it. But he didn't mind his company.
He remained with a neutral expression while she and Lissana were talking to him. He nodded to make them know he was listening. Wendy was just drinking her orange juice and was happy that his brother was happy, even though he didn't show it.
Gajeel wasn't there because he was talking with Levy. She and the rest of the guild were uncomfortable around Natsu for what they heard yesterday.
Gajeel at first felt bad for abandoning them, but Natsu quickly reassured him and encourage him to be with his new friend.
Their conversation was interrupted by an armored hand smacking the table in front of Natsu. The guild stop to see what was going on and Natsu followed the arm to see the owner of the hand. It was Erza.
"Fight me." She demanded and Natsu raised a brow.
"Why?"
Erza narrowed her eyes "I want to see how strong you truly are. So let's go."
Mira that wanted to argue with her rival, bit her tongue and smirked knowing that Natsu will give Erza a ran for her money. Who knows, maybe even beat her.
"I think you should fight." Mira told him with a smirk and Natsu raised a brow again.
"Why?" He asked his new friend that shrugged.
"Want to see a good fight." She simply asked and winked at him. With an annoying sigh he stand up and started to walk towards the door.
"Don't cry after I kick your ass." He told her and she followed him outside and the guild followed them to see the fight.
*5 Minutes Later*
The fight was a short one that Natsu won. He followed what father taught him when fighting. Attack fast, and don't give any chance to counter or to prepare.
She didn't stand a chance.
The match was one-sided and Erza didn't have the upper hand.
This of course didn't boost up Natsu's reputation, but he could care less. He cares about his siblings and his new two friends.
If they're okay he will be okay.
And if you're wondering how bad Erza was beaten, let's just say that her week will be at the infirmary.
Definitely not a popularity boost.
Not at all.
*Two weeks later*
"So the new kid beat Erza?" A blonde kid with spiky hair, a scar crossing his eye in a lighting shape, a black leather jacket with a purple shirt and black pants asked his grandfather: Makarov.
This kid's name is Laxus Dryer, and he is Makarov's grandkid. He just arrived from a mission and he heard from this new kid that beat, no, that's not the correct word... Destroyed Erza in 5 minutes.
For him, Erza was weak. But for the rest of the Guild, she is one of the strongest members.
Makarov nodded "Yes. He's quite strong. You two might become friends."
Laxus scoffed. He didn't need to be friends with a weakling. But if he beat Erza so badly, and so fast, he might be worth of his time.
"Might as well introduce myself." Laxus said standing up and went to stand behind him, that he was sit down on a stool of the bar next to Mira that was talking to him.
Mira noticed him and replaced her smile with a frown "What do you want Assxus?" She asked with the nickname she knows he hates.
Laxus growled before talking "Nothing that you care." He stretched his hand towards Natsu "Laxus Dryer. Welcome to Fairy Tail." He said politely he wants to know how he is before testing him.
Natsu shook his hand "Natsu Darksoul."
Laxus smirked "So Darksoul, I heard you beat Erza pretty fast. That's an accomplishment in the Guild. But not for me." He said smugly and Mira scoffed while Natsu raised a brow. His expression neutral and calm.
"A good accomplishment for you would be to get your head out of your ass." She said and Laxus glared at her.
"Shut it." He said to her and Natsu glared at him.
Laxus saw his glare and smirked "Oh. Do you have a problem with me insulting her? What are you going to do, about it? You're just another worm in here. I bet you couldn't even touch me! You're-" Laxus didn't finish because Natsu kicked him in the stomach sending him flying to the other side of the guild. Natsu face was a combination of calmed and annoyed.
Laxus stood up from a broken table and looked ready to kill Natsu but then he smirked "You might be worthy..." Then he attacked Natsu so fast that he didn't have time to block, sending him behind the bar, starting a guild fight.
Gajeel just came back from his first mission with Levy and Wendy and saw their brother fighting a blonde kid. At in a corner crying was the master crying.
Wendy walked to the master and with an innocent look she asked "Why are you crying?"
Makarov swallowed and said "Because this brats will destroy the guild one day!" He screamed thinking already the destruction that Natsu's and Laxus's fights will cause.
That day, Natsu made a new friend and a rival.
Their fight ended in a draw and with both of them in the infirmary. Being scolded by Makarov.
*3 Months Later*
It was late night, Natsu was coming back to his new house. After breaking a record of taken jobs, he, Gajeel and Wendy finally managed to buy the cheapest house available. It wasn't big as the Strauss siblings, but it had three rooms, one bigger than the other two, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a small living room. They bought a red couch to put in the empty living room and a coffee table. Wendy and Gajeel insisted that he takes the biggest bedroom. After an hour of pleading he accepted.
This past months had been better than most of his life. He still have to deal with the fear of being the son of Acnologia by the Guild. But he doesn't care. He made new friends and still have his siblings with him.
He smiled a little thinking on his new life. Hearing Lissana talking about random topics, like a cute animal she found, a flower she picked. She was a sweat girl.
Hanging out with Mira made him laugh. She was his best friend. They talked, take missions together, hang out on their free time. He valued she a lot. And the fact that she and her sister could care less, who his father is.
His new rivalry with Laxus. It started as something of hate, and to prove who was better. Especially after Natsu found out that Laxus was a dragon slayer by a lacrima. But with some time, just as Makarov predicted they became good friends. Especially because Laxus also didn't care who his father is. He just wants a good rival. And maybe a friend. They take missions together and found something they both hate with all their might.
Transportation.
His siblings had grown a lot too. Gajeel was still nervous around people, but he had made friends that he feels comfortable around. Wendy also smiles more and she isn't as shy as before. Both are still extremely shy and get afraid easily.
He had been training them for them use their magic as dragon slayers to the best of their abilities. He makes sure to not push them so hard as his father pushed him.
At the end, he was enjoying his new life. Not everything was perfect. Like the fear of other guild mates had of him and the weekly challenges of Erza started to annoy him. But still most things are looking up.
"Ice Make: Lance!"
Natsu heard someone scream that over the forest, and curiosity won the best of him and went to check it out.
When he arrived to an almost frozen part of the forest, he saw a Grey naked with only his boxers on, panting and seeing satisfied that his last attack seemed to destroy a tree.
Natsu leaned against a tree and asked "What are you doing?"
Grey jumped of surprise and turned around to see Natsu staring at him with a neutral expression. Grey, still mad with him for the knee, looked away "What do you want?"
Natsu didn't move or change expression "To know what are you doing" He said calmly. Like Erza, Grey get annoyed when he answers so calm. So collected. It was... Intimidating.
"Training." Grey answered and Natsu nodded.
"Why?"
Grey looked at him like if he was stupid "To get stronger."
"I know, but why?" Natsu asked and Grey smirked.
"To beat assholes like you!"
Natsu let out a sight and turned away "Then you're never going to get strong."
This caught Grey by surprise "W-What!?"
Natsu looked at him "You will never get strong with that goal in mind. One can only get strong by fighting for someone. To honor or protect someone you love and care about. Do you know why I'm so strong?" Grey shook his head "Because I want to protect my family and friends. Including the guild, and by extension you. I don't care if you don't want my protection, but it's already done."
This surprise Grey that looked at the ground in silence. Natsu thought he didn't have anything to say so he start walking away when Grey speak "I want to protect the guild and made my teacher proud."
Natsu looked at him and saw the determination on his eyes and Natsu smiled "That's better. Meet me here tomorrow at the same hour." Grey looked confused.
"Why should I do that?"
Natsu started to walk away "Cause I'm going to help you get stronger."
Grey needed some seconds to compute that.
Natsu Darksoul.
The terrifying son of Acnologia.
That destroys Erza every time they fight.
The one that Mira says he is stronger that her.
The one that can fight Laxus.
The dark asshole.
Is going to train him.
HIM
'ME!' Grey screamed in his mind and grinned.
"Sure thing Natsu! And then I'm going to beat you!" He screamed and Natsu couldn't help but to smirk.
"Good luck then. Oh, and Grey."
"Yes?"
""Your clothes."
"CRAP! HOW DO THIS KEEPS HAPPENING!"
*Next Day*
To say that Mira was more than annoyed that the ice idiot came to sit next to Natsu, interrupting their conversation. He simply sat there and start to watch Natsu.
"What?" Grey asked her seeing her glare at him. Natsu ignored that and Grey.
"We were having a conversation." Mira said in a dangerous voice and Grey was shaking in the inside, but if he is afraid of Mira, probably Natsu will change his mind and will not help him. That didn't stop him from sweating.
""S-So? I didn't tell you to stop." Grey defended himself and for the other kids watching, just saw Grey, sign his dead sentence.
Mira was about to murder Grey and he knew it, but Natsu arrived. With a mission on his hand. "Mira, do you want to come on a job?"
Mira was deciding what to do. At the end she decided to take the job and the n murder Grey when they come back. Natsu looked at Grey and said something that shocked the guild "Grey remember that today your training start. Don't be late." Then he and a confused Mira went out to finish their, surprisingly easy, mission.
Then Grey was swarmed of questions, how did he bribe Natsu to train him. Grey kicked someone for accident starting a guild fight. Wendy and Gajeel already knew this. Their brother asked for their permission. They didn't mind his brother making new friends.
'And a fan...' Gajeel joked with himself before a chair hit him on the head knocking him out.
*Natsu and Mira*
"Why did you choose such a lame job?" Mira asked and Natsu looked at her.
"It was that, or you murdering my protégé." Natsu said and Mira smirked.
"You also choose a lame protégé."
Natsu shrugged "I see potential in him. Besides he is a good kid. Deep inside him."
Mira laughed and went to kill a bunch of Vulcans, again. She hates when Natsu chooses this kind of jobs to distract her.
*1 Year Later*
A whole year had passed since the dragon siblings joined Fairy Tail. And the most important already had been told. But today it was a great day. Only that no one knew that.
Natsu was talking with Mira, Lissana and Wendy, when the master made an announcement.
"Alright brats! Listen up!" He screamed from the second floor of the guild and everyone turned to him.
"It's the time for us to get new S-Class wizards. So it only means that it's time for the S-class trials!" He announced and the guild felt on excitement and each one hoping, they will et choose.
Natsu already knows about this, and he doubts he will be chosen. He only had been for a year. He needed more time to be chosen. but if he was, he'll probably accepts.
"Now the candidates are:" Makarov started taking out a list.
"Laxus Dryer." Laxus smirked smugly hearing his name.
"Mirajane Strauss." Mira smirked demonically ready to show the competiotion who will win.
"Erza Scarlet." Erza smiled and nodded honored by the offer.
"Cana Alberona." Cana nodded and looked nervous. 'The age...' Natsu though not giving it second thought.
"And Natsu Darksoul." Hearing his name he spitted his drink.
And done! Uff. This chapter was long. 7000 words. But I hope it's worth it and that you liked the interactions of Natsu with the rest of the characters. I know I did. I liked writing this chapter. And know a little secret about me. You're ready? Good. I love making you guys choose what will happen in the story. So I'll make you choose who Natsu partner will be! The options are:
Grey
Gajeel
I originally was going to go with Gajeel but after writing this, I changed my mind. Now a few things.
1) this is not. I repeat. This is not a Lissana x Natsu x Mira. I need that Natsu and Lissana are friends and maybe a crush from Lissana's part to make an awesome Natsu x Mira moments.
2) There will not be Erza bashing. For some it might seem that I was harsh on her in this chapter, but it is to build the story.
3) Someone left a review asking how I'll do Phantoms Lord Arc with Gajeel in Fairy Tail. My answer is, Gajeel will be half good half bad by that point so don't worry. I'll have a plan.
4) Laxus and Natsu friendship. I have a crazy idea of building the strongest team. It would be Natsu, Mira, Laxus and Mystogan. Tell me what you think about it.
And that's all! Remember to leave your review that I'll always read, with your vote on Natsu's partner for the S-Class Trials. Follow and Favorite this story and take care.
Till Next Time.
Roy D. Harper.
Next Chapter: The S-Class Trials