The Dragon's Music

by Wolf Rodriguez

While Natsu had left on another hunt for any dragons that are still alive, Happy discovered something in a hidden room in their house. He brought the case to the guild, and found it that they were music discs made by Natsu. Read along as the guild discovers the secret that Natsu had kept from them.

5. Chapter 5: Monster Against The World

Wolf: What's up everyone? Welcome to the fifth chapter of The Dragon's Music. Thanks to everyone who has Followed, Favorited, and Reviewed. And thanks to everyone who has left song requests.

The two songs used are Monster by Skillet and Me Against The World by Simple Plan.

Now, onto the story!

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Chapter 5: Monster and Me Against The World

Fairy Tail

Still feeling energized from the two previous songs, the guild still talk about Natsu's hidden talents.

"Why would Natsu make all of these and not tell anyone about this?" asks a random member of the guild.

"We're all wondering the same thing. I mean, Natsu's really talented. He should've told all of us." responds Lisanna. Though inside, she was wondering if she could get Natsu to sing to her privately.

"I just wonder what made Natsu want to write these songs. I mean, his last song was about forgetting your sadness. I just want to know why he was sad in the first place." adds Levy.

"It is a good question. Natsu has always been really cheerful." responds Lucy.

"I think we forget that Natsu is just like us. He also gets sad like the rest of us." responds Makarov. The guild then mumbles in agreement while wondering just how many songs their Fire Dragon Slayer has made. Meanwhile, Makarov decides that it's his turn to select a song that showcases Natsu's talent.

Makarov walks up to the case and begins to look for another song that will show more of Natsu's talents. He looks through all the songs and nothing seems to catch his eye. He looks around some more before finding one titled 'Monster'. Intrigued as to why Natsu would make one titled monster, he hands the disc over to Mira and asks to play it.

"Mira, can you play this one?" Mira then takes the disc from Makarov and places the disc into the music player.

The guild then quiets down as they hear the music begin with a guitar riff. Soon after they hear another guitar, followed by Natsu's voice.

The secret side of me
I never let you see
I keep it caged
But I can't control it
So stay away from me
The beast is ugly
I feel the rage
And I just can't hold it

It's scratching on the walls
In the closet, in the halls
It comes awake
And I can't control it
Hiding under the bed
In my body, in my head
Why won't somebody come and save me from this?
Make it end!

The guild is now really confused as to why Natsu would make this song, and are beginning to wonder, how much of their Fire Dragon do they really know.

I feel it deep within,
It's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become
The nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

My secret side I keep
Hid under lock and key
I keep it caged
But I can't control it
'Cause if I let him out
He'll tear me up
And break me down
Why won't somebody come and save me from this?
Make it end!

"What the heck is Natsu talking about?" asks Lucy. Everyone just stays quiet as they begin to wonder the same thing.

I feel it deep within,
It's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become
The nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I feel it deep within,
It's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

By now, the guild is stunned silence as hear the words that Natsu is singing. They now begin to think about why Natsu would feel like a monster. As the begin to think on it some more, they are brought back to reality when they hear Natsu's voice again.

It's hiding in the dark
Its teeth are razor sharp
There's no escape for me
It wants my soul,
It wants my heart
No one can hear me scream
Maybe it's just a dream
Or maybe it's inside of me
Stop this monster!

I feel it deep within,
It's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster

"How was Natsu able to do that with his voice?" asks Gajeel. The guild all quickly shushes him to listen to the rest of the song. They all listen intently, trying to understand what would make Natsu feel like this.

I hate what I've become
The nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I feel it deep within,
It's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I'm gonna lose control
Here's something radical
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

The guild is in silence as they let the lyrics ingrain themselves into their minds. They think on it some more as they try to dissect the lyrics. The silence is soon broken when Erza decides to voice her thoughts.

"Why did Natsu write a song about him feeling like a monster?" asks Erza, wondering why her friend would think that.

"He doesn't think that he's a monster, does he?" asks Lucy.

"It sounds like he does. But why would he feel like a monster?" adds Lisanna, "Natsu is one of the friendliest people in this guild."

"Guess there's more to Natsu than we thought." replies Makarov. "But it does beg the question. How much do we really know about Natsu?"

Having decided that he wants to pick a song out, Freed has walked to the first floor and the case of music to see what he can find. Freed walks up to the case and moves the other disc around and tries to find one that will change the current mood of the guild. As he looks through the discs, he finds a title that looks familiar and moves that disc to the bottom of the case. He then continues searching for a song. He finds a disc titled 'Me Against The World'. Despite the title, he deicides to ask Mira to play it.

"Mira-san, can you play this one?" Mira puts this disc in the music player. The guild then waitsfor the song to start.

The guild hears the song start off with a guitar and a drum set. The guild isn't really surprised since they can guess that this genre is Natsu's favorite to make.

We're not gonna be
Just apart of their game
We're not gonna be
Just the victims
They're taking our dreams
And they tear them apart
'til everyone's the same

I've got no place to go
I've got nowhere to run
They love to watch me fall
They think they know it all

I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
I've gotta prove them wrong
Me against the world
It's me against the world

The guild, obviously confused, begins to wonder what made Natsu want to write this song.

'D-Did Natsu really write this?' thought Erza, beginning to wonder if she knew her friend as well as she thought she did.

We won't let them change
How we feel in our hearts
We're not gonna let them control us
We won't let them shove
All their thoughts in our heads
And we'll never be like them

I've got no place to go
I've got nowhere to run
They love to watch me fall
They think they know it all
I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
I'm gonna prove them wrong
It's me against the world
Me against the world

'D-Does Natsu really think that people think that way about him?' thought Lucy and Lisanna.

Now I'm sick of this waiting
So come on and take your shot
You can spit all your insults
But nothing you say is gonna change us
You can sit there and judge me
Say what you want to
We'll never let you in

I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
Me against the world

I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
I've got to prove them wrong
They'll never bring us down
We'll never fall in line
I'll make it on my own
Me against the world

As the song ends, everyone is in stunned silence as they let the words dig further into their minds. As they think more on the lyrics, Erza breaks the silence, "Why would Natsu make songs like this?"

"Does he really think that people think of him that way?" asks Levy.

"He knows we don't think he's a monster or a nightmare, right?' adds Lucy.

"You have to remember. While we don't think of him that way, there may be some people who think of him that way. There are people who feel fear at the mere mention of the name Salamander." replies Makarov.

"But Natsu has never cared about what people thought about him." adds Lisanna.

"True, but maybe it affects Natsu more than we believe. Maybe he does slightly care about what people think about him." adds Freed.

While the guild continue to talk about why Natsu wrote these songs, Juvia walks to the case of music and hopes she can find something that will lighten up the mood of thee guild.

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Wolf: There's Chapter 5 of The Dragon's Music. Hope you guys liked it. Remember to leave a review for any song you want to appear in this story.

Thanks to everyone who has Followed, Favorited, and Reviewed. You guys are the best. I will see you guys next chapter.

This is Wolf, signing off.

Songs Used:

Skillet - Burn It Down, Monster

Ed Sheeran - Perfect

Egypt Central - White Rabbit

Cody Simpson - La Da Dee

Blue Saraceno - Find Our Way Home

Set It Off - Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Panic! At The Disco - Emperor's New Clothes

Simple Plan - Singing In The Rain, Me Against The World