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Natsu felt his world spin as he open his eyes to look at the night sky. The boy tried to sit up but his entire head lit up on fire.
"Oh, you're awake stay still my boy. You shouldn't be moving just yet." Someone stated.
Natsu ceased trying to get up when someone came into his view. It was a old man who wore a plain brown t-shirt with white color hair. He was smiling kindly down at Natsu.
"What...what happened?" Natsu asked.
"I pulled you from a fatal battle and healed up your 'wounds'." The old man answered.
Natsu remembered now, he tried defending himself against a mage. From the sound of things. He had lost that fight pretty much.
"Thank you so much old man! I need to get back to Fairy Tail as soon as possible when can I leave? I need to tell them that I'm sorry for the mess I make." Natsu responded.
The smile dropped from the man's face as his eyes took on a serious look.
"In a few years if your lucky." He spoke.
Natsu was expecting a few weeks to maybe a month at most but a few years!? This time Natsu came flying up while the man move back predicting the reaction. Natsu ignored the stinging pain in his head to confort the old male.
"What do you mean in a few years!?" Natsu shouted.
"I'm in need of an apprentice to carry on my magic and while you're a dime a dozen. The need of an apprentice outweighs anything and because of your current situation. I picked you. I helped you and you will help me." The old man answered.
Natsu gawked at the male in front of him.
"What the hell!? You should have picked someone else! I need to let my guild know that I understand them!" Natsu shouted.
The old man put up a finger as it began to glow a bright light. Natsu saw something glowing below his shirt. He removed his garment to see a black mark on his skin. When the man canceled his magic the mark also faded as if he never had it in the first place.
"Your guild will have to wait because I have branded you. My Lost Magic is within you but you have yet to awaken it. I already have made you my chosen apprentice and even then I have already made up my mind to develop you. Now the sooner we get this done. The faster you can return to your guild." The old man stated.
"You totally forced me into this old man. This is just cruel." Natsu said.
"Life is cruel and unfair." The old man stated.
Natsu grumbled unable to believe his situation. He didn't even know where he was and if he wanted to leave then he have to ask the old man. Natsu already knew the old man wouldn't tell him. This just angered Natsu even more than beforehand. After a few weeks of resting proceeded the start of Natsu's training. The old man stood in front of Natsu before putting his palm out to create lightning that rage outwards into the air.
"Training begins." The man spoke.
Natsu gave a 'tch' in response.
"I'll begin by explaining my magic. It's a lost magic that can only be learned by one person per generation. I have given that to you. This magic allows the two casters to use any and all magic aside from their magical counter. For instance, you're a fire user therefore no matter what you do you could never learn any water, ice and or snow spells. Now what I cast was a simple lightning spell that just sends lightning to wherever I want it to go. However, lightning is difficult to control because of its pinpoint accuracy and unstable nature. Though I know you can cast this simple spell. Get started times a wasting." The man stated.
Natsu watch as the man walked away from him without another word. Natsu couldn't use lightning magic and the man didn't show him how to use the magic.
"You haven't even shown me how to use it!" Natsu yelled furiously.
"I think I just did and I even gave you a hint." The man stated.
Natsu just had about enough as he stuck out his hand and aimed towards a tree. He channeled his magic energy and tried to perform the spell. His lack of understanding and control caused him to cause an explosion that sent him flying back. Natsu did this again and again as he continued to get nowhere. Eventually, the old man had directed him to a nearby town no where else. The sole reason was for Natsu to get groceries.
"That old geezer can still walk. I can't be wasting time on doing such minimal things. I have to get back to Fairy Tail." Natsu grumbled in annoyance.
Natsu had finally made it into town and went into the market area. He had to use his sense of smell to find the various food stands.
"Let's see...squid...?" Natsu asked himself.
Natsu couldn't understand the handwriting that his 'master' used. The boy continued to squint at the list. Erza had never taught him to write in such a way. The girl had taught him the basics of literature nothing more or less. Eventually, Natsu asked someone who was passing him up.
"Hey do you know what this says?" He asked him.
The man took a read of the paper.
"Squid, wheat, flour, and beef." The man stated.
"Thanks!" Natsu spoke cheerfully.
The man walked away without another word. Natsu did as well. His gratitude didn't last, because his enhanced hearing picked up on the man's words.
"How can you not know how to read such a common writing. It's our regular writing system."
"He must be an idiot." His friend said.
Natsu instantly reacted as he turned around to yell at the pair.
"Take that back you jerks!" Natsu shouted.
The two men heard him but gave the child snide smirks. Everyone else focused on Natsu and with the two men choosing to ignore him. This left Natsu in an awkward and embarrassed position. As the spotlight was only left out on him. He could hear the two men snickering as they got away with their stunt. Natsu on the other hand became embarrassed. Everyone began to make fun of him for basically talking too no one.
"Isn't he a little too old to have an imaginary friend." A girl giggled.
Natsu grumbled as he quickly got the items on the list before heading back. The old man was sitting on the porch without a care in the world. He notice the long look on Natsu's face.
"What seems to be the problem?" The Old Man asked.
"Some guys called me stupid. I tried calling them out but they kept walking while everyone started picking on me. They thought I was talking to myself." Natsu answered.
The Old Man chuckled.
"I wonder why you let your anger get the better of you." The Old Man stated.
Natsu eyes widen at what the male finally said and that's when it hit him.
"Because I lost control of my temper! If lightning requires control then I have to control my emotions! I'm gonna show those pricks! I'm way smarter then they are!" Natsu shouted in joy.
The Male watched as Natsu jumped in joy at figuring it out. After one month of constant failing Natsu finally got a foot hold. The boy took a deep breath in to calm himself down before concentrating as he stuck out his hand. The Old Man watch as a few sparks of lightning came to life. When Natsu open his eyes to look at the sparks he produce. The boy grew too excited as another explosion occured. The Old Man laughed.
"Finally, watch out old man because by the end of the year! I'm running out of this place and you can't stop me!" Natsu yelled.
Natsu continued to make strides in his new magic. However, one night everything would turn south.
"We're under attack!" A town resident yelled.
Natsu being at the edge of said town heard the screams and cries of everyone. The boy rush in to help them. He ran through the streets while the citizens rush the other way. He finally made it to the town square where the attackers were located at and one of the cut down a man running away from them.
"Kill them all! We are going to plunder the entire town and have our way with these cowards!" One of them yelled.
"Iron Fist of The Fire Dragon!" Natsu yelled.
The man was punched in the face by Natsu. The man was sent flying into a building while the rest of the goons charged at Natsu. The boy did his best but in order to pull off a simple lightning spell. Natsu would still need time and huge amounts of his conentration to do it. Therefore, Natsu had to use his fire magic to take down his opponents. Natsu punched the last man down to the ground and gave himself a pat on the back. His sense of accomplishment rapidly died off as he looked around him.
"Help me!"
"The house is on fire! Somebody, get the water!"
"My baby!"
Natsu eyes widen in horror as he realised the collateral damage he and his flames cost. Sure, the boy took down the bad guys but he didn't use self restraint. Natsu realized he always went all out but there was no Gray to ice the flames out. He was becoming to terms what his friends were trying to tell him. Finally, after him accidentally hurting and or killing people. He could understand how destructive magic truly was and the teen had no control over it. Natsu tried to right his wrongs but his help became rejected instantly.
"We don't need your help! You have clearly done enough you careless jerk!" The villager yelled.
"I'm just-"
The villager jabbed one of his fingers into Natsu's chest while looking at the boy in pure hatred.
"By burning down our homes! Killing our families and injuring many of us! In an effort to save us from those bandits! You have no self control or respect! Leave you fucking pig!" The Man shouted.
Natsu stumbled back as his eyes morphed into fear and horror. As the boy turn the other way to run away from the village. He wanted to run away from himself.
The Old Man didn't see or hear Natsu return home the next morning. He went outside to look for the boy. To his surprise the child was leaning up against a tree. His knees to his chest while his face buried between his knees. Something must have happened for Natsu to be so mute.
"Are you going to tell me what happened?" The Old Man asked.