Chapter 8

I'm back! Welcome everybody to chapter number 8 of 'Son of the Apocalypse'. In this one, will be the aftermath of Natsu and Laxus last mission. Don't worry, I'll explain what happened in that one mission. And before we start, here is how the poll is looking like:

Both Join: 7

Neither Join: 5

If you don't know what I am talking about, it is about Sting and Rogue joining Fairy Tail. This is the last chapter to vote, so remember to do it on the reviews or PM me. And before we begin, this story hit the 100-review mark. When that happens in one of my stories, I ussualy upload a new story. But here is the problem; I'm not sure what to write about a good Fairy Tail fic. So, if you have any ideas, leave them on the Reviews or PM me. And now, let us go to the story!

Legend:

"Talking."

'Thinking...'

Magic Attack/Spell

Chapter 8: Recovery

Natsu was opening his eyes slowly as he was focusing on his surroundings. He tried to sit back up, but the pain was stopped him in middle of the way. He remembering being in a mission with Laxus. There, they fought some monsters. There were stronger and way more than expected. He tried to fight them off when one got close to him. That's all he remembers.

He touched the side of his ribs and flinched at the touch. He looked and saw that he had some bandages. 'What happened?'

"Big Brother?" He hear someone asked and saw Wendy waking up, from a chair that was in the room.

"Wendy?" Natsu asked seeing her there. Where were they anyway? "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at-"

"BIG BROTHER!" Wendy screamed as she rushed to the side of the bed and was about to hug him but remembered his injuries. She looked at him with tears on her eyes "I-I-I thought that you died..." She sobbed and Natsu stared at her with wide eyes, before bringing her close to him and hug her.

"Don't worry. I'm not planning on leaving so soon. First, we need to find Gajeel, remember?" Natsu said and Wendy broke the hug to look at him at the eye.

"But you had leave me behind during all these months. I miss you when you are not here. Please, don't go again..." Wendy begged as tears started to fall from her face. Natsu looked at how much pain he had brought to his little sister, that hugged harder, ignoring the pain of his wounds.

"I'm sorry Wendy. I was so focused on my pain, that I haven't realized the pain I gave you. I failed as brother to you. Again."

Wendy looked at him while Natsu was hugging her "No. Don't say that. You are a good big brother. I love you. Please. Please don't say that. Please don't be sad."

Natsu gave her a small smile before nodding his head "Then what you say if we are both happy now? At least for a while." Wendy smiled and nodded as she wiped the tears from her eyes.

"Hmm."

"Wendy, didn't I told you to tell me when he was awake!?" Porlyusica demanded making Wendy jump out of the hug.

"I-I am sorry Porlyusica! Is that I was so happy that-that I forgot..." Wendy explained as the medical advisor rubbed her templates.

"Whatever. Now, I need to run some tests on your idiot brother." Wendy nodded as she left to tell the others that Natsu was awake.

Natsu tried to stand up but Porlyusca pushed him back to the bed. "Didn't I just say that I need to run some tests?"

"I'm fine." Was Natsu answer as he tried to stand up, but was stopped when Porlyusca put pressure on his wound making him flinch and let out a hiss.

"You were saying?" Porlyusca asked rhetorically as Natsu lay down on the bed.

*Guild Hall*

"He's awake! He's awake! He's awake!" Wendy screamed as all the attention turned to him.

"Really!?" Grey asked and Wendy nodded and before she could react, the whole guild left the building and rushed to the old witch house.

Mira was going to leave when the master stopped her "Mira, just be careful. Remember how hurt he was. You need to be careful how you treat him now."

Mira nodded and then went out towards Porlyusica house and see how Natsu was.

*Porlyusica house*

The guild was outside waiting for Porlyusica gave them any news about Natsu. The door was open and Porlyusica came out. She looked around and frowned "Why the hell are you doing here! You being here are just going to make him worse! Beat it!"

All the members of the guild left in a hurry, but Mira, Wendy, Erza, Grey and Laxus hid in some bushes.

"What are we doing here?" Laxus asked annoyed and Erza narrowed her eyes.

"We need to find a way to get in there. Porlyusica isn't going to just let us, so we need to find another way around."

Mira grinned wickedly "Why don't I just threaten the old hag?"

Grey gave her a dry look "Are we talking about the same Porlyusica?"

"Enough!" Erza said with decision "We need to see if our guildmate is alright. Arguing will not take us anywhere."

"Ehm, guys?" Wendy said out of the bush and the attention turned to her "I-I asked Porlyusica and she said we can go for ten minutes..." Wendy mumbled and Mira smiled.

"Great job Wendy."

Erza nodded with a small smile "Now we can go inside without any problems. Let's go." They started to walk to the old witch house. She told Wendy she was going to the town to get something quick and then she would be back.

They entered the house and Mira scratched her arm nervously. She was scarred of how Natsu would react seeing her. Is he still hurt? Is he mad at her? Erza noticed how she was and tapped her shoulder. Mira looked at her and saw Erza gave her a calming smile.

Mira nodded with a small smile as they entered the room where Natsu was. They entered the room and they saw Natsu starring at the roof.

The dragon slayer turned his head to them "What are you doing here?"

Laxus clicked his tongue as he crossed his arms "We came to see you."

"I can tell. But why? And how did the hag even let you in?"

"Weeeeeell, we kind of sneak in here..." Grey said and Natsu gave him a dry look.

"Of course you did."

"Anyways, we just wanted to make sure that you were okay. How are you feeling?" Erza asked and Natsu touched his wound.

"Better than expected. Honestly, I should had been way worse than this." Natsu said and Wendy got to his side.

"What happened there?"

"We got ambushed by a dark guild in our way back." Laxus started and Natsu nodded.

"We fight them off, but one hit me with an attack I never saw before. Then it was all pain and blackness." Natsu continued.

"You were bleeding out. We were lucky Magnolia wasn't that far away. Otherwise..."

"I wouldn't have made it." Natsu finished and a tense. Natsu looked back to the group "Anyway, I think it is time for you to go." Natsu said and Mira gulped.

"Natsu I-"

"Mira, I was also referring to you." Natsu interrupted and Mina stopped in her tracks and was about to go when Erza spoke again.

"Darksoul! Mira needs to tell you something. If it's needed, we'll give you some privacy." Erza left the room, and one by one they left the room until it was only Mira and Natsu inside.

Natsu sighed "Fine. I can't go anywhere so, what you want?"

Mira took a deep breath and released it "Look, I'm sorry for what I said that day. I didn't mean that okay. I was hurt and confused. So, here I am, asking, no, begging for you to forgive me. I know it won't come easy. I am willing to do whatever it takes for that. But please... don't hurt yourself anymore..." At the end a tear escaped her eye.

Natsu looked at his bed sheets before answering. "I... will think about forgiving you. But you are right. Guess I can take less dangerous missions."

Mira smiled at him "Thank you."

Natsu nodded. "Now go. I would hate if the old hag catches you in here. She would throw a fit and I would like to avoid that."

Mira giggled and nodded as she left the little house.

*Two Weeks Later*

Natsu opened the guild's door and everyone turned to him. He looked around and shrugged ignoring the stares. He went were Wendy was sat and she beamed.

"Big brother!" she exclaimed as she jumped to hug him. After that, the guild went back to normal.

"Nice to have you back Natsu! This shows how much a man you are!" Elfman exclaimed and he raised a brow.

"Thanks? I guess." He then turned to Wendy and asked "Hey, want to go on a mission? Just the two of us?"

"Isn't too early for you to go on a mission?" Grey asked and Natsu shook his head.

"Porlyusica said I am good to go only if it is an easy mission. Besides, it might be good to search for Gajeel."

Wendy grinned and dragged Natsu to the job board. He passed next to Mira and said "Goodbye Mira."

She turned around and watched how the brothers decided on what job to take. She smiled sligtly and Levy smiled at her.

"Did you two already made up?"

She shook her head, "No, but I think that we are close."

And done! This was chapter 8 of 'Son of Apocalypse'. As you can see, I am still keeping alive this story. And I promise more action in future chapters. Why? Because we are starting a new arc. And the last one before the main story! YAY! And before I leave one question: Someone in the Reviews suggested me to make a love triangle between Mira x Natsu x Lucy. I kind of liked the idea but as always, it is up to you guys to decide. And that's all! Remember to leave your Review that it helps my motivation, PM me for any doubts or suggestions, Follow and Favorite the story and me.

Till Next Time.

Roy D. Harper.

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