Chapter 3 enjoy
Year X784
"Man why do I have to be the one to do this shit" Natsu tiredly as he stairs over hargion
"Your one of the strongest wizards out there Natsu," Happy said from atop Natsu shoulder.
"Yeah but I'm Hisui's bodyguard, not the council's errand boy, anyway who's the guy was looking for," Natsu said
"Bora the prominence he was last seen near here with a crew of slavers from a neighboring county, and he is using your Moniker" Happy said
"I hope we I can see hisui after this it's been how long since we last seen each other" Natsu said
"Eight Months" Happy said
Wasn't long before the heard a loud commotion below them and some girl shouting out the name salamander.
"Looks like that him," Natsu said before jumping down the crowded below.
Natsu landed just outside the crowd of girls and slowly made his way to the center as he doesn't want to come off as rude.
The second Natsu eyes landed on bora he instantly K.O him with a single fist to the gut before carrying him on his shoulder to the nearest rune knight squad.
Fortunately for him, all the girl were quick to get out of his way with only one of them following him, and she was blonde.
"Um excuse me where you are taking the salamander to," The blonde girl said
"This isn't the salamander girl this is Bora the prominence" Happy said
"And why should I believe you and the names Lucy," The now named Lucy said with a glare
"Your welcome to watch us hand him to the rune knight to confirm what happy said," Natsu said Blankly as he continued to nearest Rune knight outpost.
As Natsu carried the defeated form of bora Lucy was pondering on whether the man before him is the real salamander she soon gets her answer.
Did take long to get to the rune knight outpost and no surprises to Lucy many of the girls from the crowd were following him.
Many of them still believe bora was the salamander but didn't do anything as they knew it was a hopeless battle.
"Here is one bora the prominence," Natsu said as he handed to rune knight bora.
"Thank you Natsu will make sure he is given proper punishment for his action," one knight said
"I'm surprised you took the job as this seems little under you pay grade salamander," another knight said
"You think I'm going to stand by and watch someone use my moniker," Natsu said coldly.
As you would expect Lucy and many of the girls had a glass shattering moment at this revelation, many of the fangirls were quick to make tracks fast as the embarrassment was too much for them.
Lucy was sharing their sentiment but was now feeling like an idiot for walking right in the now fake salamander trap.
"Oh that right a council member wanted me to give this to you," the first rune knight said
"ANOTHER ONE I can't seem to get a break," Natsu growled.
"Lucy correct" Happy said as he found a seat on Lucy's shoulder while Natsu is going off on the rune knights for another job.
"Yes what is it," Lucy said
"Why were you here," Happy said
"I'm here looking for powerful gate keys," Lucy said pointing to her Keyring.
"Ok then and where are you heading now," Happy said
"A little rude don't you think," Lucy said
"You do realize Bora's men are still in the area he's a slaver for the kingdom of Bosco, and they like female wizard more the regular targets" Happy said
"Eeh when you put it that way I'm trying to find my way to the fairy tail guild so I can join them," Lucy said
"Oh we know where that is we're even good friends with them" Happy said
"You have to take me there pleeease" Lucy practically begged.
"That up to Natsu not me" Happy said It was around this time Natsu cooled off after getting a new job.
"So what to deal," Natsu said
"Lucy what to join fairy tail," Happy said
"I suppose we take her there since fairy tail on the way to our next job," Natsu said
"Hey, maybe we can get some of Mira's cooking while we're there" Happy.
"I was thinking the same thing," Natsu said with a grin.
"What are we waiting for let's go," Happy said before flying off.
"Wait up for us," Natsu said
One day later
Magnolia
"So this is the fairy tail guild," Lucy said with amazement.
"Yep come on I'm getting hungry," Natsu said as he led the way.
As they got closer and closer to the guild hall, Lucy could hear commotion like it was right next to her and she was only ten feet away from the door.
Wasn't long before a member of the guild to come flying out the door stopping just before Natsu, he recognized the man as none other than Jet.
"Natsu what are you doing here" Jet said
"Just got done taking care of Bora and one of the girls he under his spell wanted to join anyway where's Makarov," Natsu said pointing to Lucy.
"He inside dealing with council paperwork and from what I've heard you been doing some council work as well," Jet said with a smirk.
"Don't remind me," Natsu said coldly as headed inside as he was followed be happy.
"Well let me show you inside," Jet said as he held the door open for Lucy.
"Thank you Jet," Lucy said
When Lucy was inside, she was met with the guild in full swing a fight with nearly everyone.
Where was Natsu he was at the bar with happy sitting on his shoulder with the lovely Mirajane serving him some food?
"Oh my god, it's Mirajane" Lucy practically shouts.
"Oh, this is Lucy I mention who wants to join the guild," Natsu said, at this Mira got the stamp ready.
"Where do you want it and what color" Mira said
"Right-Hand pink please, "Lucy said and like that Lucy was a member of the fairy tail guild.
Everyone cheered at this and went into full-on party mode while still having the guild brawl.
"Hm that reminds me why aren't you a member of the guild Natsu," Lucy said
Natsu was still eating his food and was unable to answer the question; Lucy looked too Happy who was stuffing his face with a fish.
"The reason Natsu isn't a member of the guild is that he works for the royal family and comes here on occasion," Mira said
"Wait what," Lucy said as her jaw hit the floor.
"Natsu you mind if I tell her," Mira said
Natsu looked at her and nodded as he went back to his meal.
"Well Natsu is a member of the royal guard, and it was only in the last year that he started doing work for the magic council," Mira said casually.
Lucy was at a loss for words as the pink haired wizard next to her was a member of the royal guard which holds some of the most powerful fighters in the country.
Not only that there are only a hand full of full-time wizards in their ranks and Natsu one of them she was about to ask him about this before the whole guild started shaking.
She looks around only to see a giant dark figure that towered over all guild wizards just for him to shrink down the size of a small child.
"Master" every fairy tail member shouts causing the brawl to come to an abrupt end while Natsu and happy didn't seem to notice and continued eating their food.
Makarov went into tangent talking about how his guild gives him no end of headaches before telling them to hell with the council saying its the only way for their magic to grow.
He then set fire to the pages of complaints sent by the council tossing them away before the found their way into Natsu mouth as ate the flames getting Makarov attention.
After everything was said and done, Makarov found a seat next to Natsu wanting to know he was here.
"Long time no see Natsu and what brings you here," Makarov said
Natsu then pointed to Lucy before chowing down on seconds thanks to Mira.
"This is Lucy master she just joined," Mira said
"Well it's nice to see new members," Makarov said before going back to Natsu and waiting for him to finish eating.
"There gotta be more than bringing a new member to the guild and food for you to be here," Makarov said curiously.
Natsu then gave Makarov he new assignment who opened the scroll up and read it silently before giving it back to him.
"I'm a member of the royal guard, not the councils errand boy," Natsu said
"Well what did you expect after beating Jura," Makarov said with a smirk.
"Bearly I might add," Natsu said bitterly.
"A wins a win, and you're stronger now then you were back then, and you were holding back," Makarov said but whispered the last part, getting a snort out of Natsu.
"Good to see you Natsu" a little boy with purple hair around the age of six said
"Nice to see you too Romeo and your father doing well," Natsu said
"Good still a little banged up but he should be back on his feet in no time," the now named Romeo said.
"Well I better get going come on happy" Natsu said as he got up from his seat happy found his spot on his shoulder.
"By everyone see soon hopefully" Happy said
"Bye" everyone in the guild said
"So what was the job master," Mira said
"Dark guild is on the move procuring one of Zeref's creations that remind me I have a guild master meeting, so I have to leave now," Makarov said
"What's a dark guild," Lucy said.
At this Mira went into detail on how the wizarding world works with all the different job available and how the dark guilds work since Natsu was tasked to deal with one.
"You mention he was part of the royal guard mine going it greater detail" Lucy.
"I don't see the harm, Fiore royal guard is a select group of skilled fighters and a few wizards, and their job is to guard and protect the royal family from all possible threats," Mira said
"Where does Natsu fit in an all this," Lucy said
"I was just about to get to that, Natsu serves and protects Princess Hisui," Mira said
"Wait as in thee, princess, Hisui E Fiore" Lucy said with jaw nearing the floor.
"Yes sir, Natsu one of the strongest mage to serve in the guard," Mira said
"Wait how old is the princess anyway," Lucy said
"She is 15 years of age two years younger than Natsu making him one the youngest member of the guard in the history of Fiore," Mira said
"If he's a member of the guard why is he doing work for the magic council," Lucy said
"About a year ago Natsu challenge the wizard saint known as Jura who is rank 10 of the wizard saint and won but bearly as he said several times," Mira said
"Who are the wizard saints," Lucy said
"The wizards saint are a group of mages that are recognized as the strongest mages in the magic world," Mira said
At this Lucy was beside herself as I finally dawned on her how strong Natsu is, she had no idea what to think.
"Ok If Natsu is as powerful as you say then why is he working with the magic council instead of the royal guard," Lucy said
"Partly his strength and he also a very caple wizard, the council would be crazy to not take advantage of this. The job he takes are usually only taken by S-class wizards, and Wizard saint and those kinds of job tend to take some time to complete for even the most skilled wizards, one of our best wizards has been on a quest almost three years" Mira said
"I've heard enough," Lucy said
"Since your now a member of our guild get to work," Mira said
"Got it," Lucy said as went to the job board.
Three days later
"Suddenly without warning a wizard with orange hair came bursting through the door with a look of horror in his eyes, this wizards name is Loki.
"Erza back everyone" Loki shouts.
Everyone in the guild was in a tizzy at this many were praying they wouldn't be her next victim of her Nagging and a certain blonde had nothing but a look of curiosity.
"Who's Erza," Lucy said
"One of the scariest and strongest wizards you'll ever meet," the man known as Gray said getting a similar look out of Lucy.
"Gray I think you're over exaggerating but he right the Erza is the strongest female wizard in the guild," Mira said as she cleaned out a mug.
Wasn't long before the door opens revealing the Scarlet knight carrying a giant horn and not far behind her was the master of fairy tail.
"Well this is interesting, surprised Erza and Makarov coming home to guild together," Mira said
"Yes we'll I would have been to the guild earlier, but then I ran into Natsu and decided to tag along since he is going after the lullaby flute" Erza casually.
"Wait as in the lullaby flute," a random guild member said.
"The very same it didn't take us long to deal with the Eisenwald guild," Erza said
"Surprised Natsu didn't come back with you," Mira said
" He would of but he's been far away from Crocus to long and headed off after the guild master conference was over," Erza said
"And the lullaby flute," Mira said
"Taken care of, Natsu broke the flute in half before giving it to a member of the magic council who was at the guild Masters meeting," Makarov said.
(Scene Change)
Crocus
By the time Natsu and happy made it back home, it was near midnight thus cursing him to wait till tomorrow to say hi the Hisui.
"It's been too long," Natsu said before collapsing on his bed he fell asleep almost instantly, he hasn't slept on it in months.
The next day
Natsu woke up early in the morning with happy far behind him as they both did their morning stretches.
"Shit should go say hi to Hisui after being away for eight months," Natsu said
"Aye sir" Happy said taking his spot on Natsu shoulder.
So after a short walk, Natsu carefully opened Hisui bedroom door as to not telegraph his present to the whole castle after being away for so long.
Natsu sat down on the side of her bed watching the sleeping form of Hisui before she stirred awake and had to biggest smile Natsu ever saw.
"Long time no see," Natsu said with a grin.
"Natsu you're finally back," Hisui said as she practically jumps to Natsu bring him in hug only for him to hug back.
"I've missed you so much," Hisui said fighting off a blush as this is very unlike her.
Hisui wouldn't admit it but she has developed a bit of a crush on him but it was clear to just about everyone but the dragon slayer and happy.
"So how was your journey around Fiore," Hisui said
"Wasn't so bad though I wish the council would give me a break every now and again?" Natsu said
"Me too as you're supposed to be my protector, and my best friend" Hisui said not even trying to fight off a blush as she looked to the side.
"Back at ya," Natsu said as he kissed her on the forehead resulting in a blush from the dragon slayer.
Hisui was on cloud nine at this as she might have a chance with Natsu considering all the suitors she was presented during the time Natsu was away.
"Come on let get some breakfast I'll be outside waiting for you," Natsu said breaking the hug getting a frown out of the poor girl.
"Ok then," Hisui said
Fortunately for Natsu, he didn't have to wait long for Hisui, and the trio was off to the dining hall.
As usual, Hisui sat next to Natsu talking about everything he has seen and about all the jobs he was given and Hisui giving him her full attention.
She couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy on how many girls he met and about the job the famed Erza scarlet joined him on but wouldn't let Natsu know that.
"I can only imagine how strong you've gotten," Hisui said
"I'm a lot stronger than the time I face Jura though sometimes I regret that fight as I was away for eight months," Natsu said in a slightly depressed tone.
"Don't take it to seriously as you have proven your not to be missed with since your a member of the royal guard," Hisui said, Things went along these line for the remainder of the day.
When Natsu wasn't training, eating or hanging out with the other member of the royal guard he spends his time with hisui as he is her Wizard protector aside from Arcadios.
One Week Later
Dining hall
Everything was going smoothly until suddenly a strange man suddenly appears who goes by the name Mest.
"WHERE"S NATSU" Mest yells.
"Why," Arcadios said
"Fairy tail's in trouble," Mest said
"What do you, what going on that request Natsu assistance," Arcadiso said.
"Phantomlord" Was all Mest needed to say for a look of complete shock appear on Arcadios's face.
Several minutes later
"Natsu Get up right now," Arcadios said barged into Natsu room as he just finished putting some clothes on.
"WHat going on," Natsu said curiously only to see Mest behind him.
"Natsu we need to leave now," Mest said
"wait, what Why?" Natsu said
"PhantomLord finally did it," Mest said before a look of rage found its spot on Natsu face.
"Happy we're leaving now," Natsu said
"Why what's going on," Happy said as he stirred awake.
"No time to explain," Natsu said before grabbing the blue cat before grabbing onto Mest
At this mest activated his teleportation magic and were gone in a flash leaving Arcadios all by himself.
"Hisui is not going to like this" Arcadios said
"What going on," Hisui said as she walked up right behind Arcadios to find Natsu nowhere.
"Phantomlord finally made there move Mest came to get Natsu to tip the scales," Arcadios said
Hisui was speechless before long tears started to form in her eyes.
"Please come back to me soon," Hisui said softly.
(Scene Change)
Fairy tail after first Jupiter shot was made.
"I'm back with Natsu," Mest said right before he collapsed to the ground from expending so much magic energy.
"What going on Makarov," Natsu said but did get the answer he wanted
"He's out of commission for this battle, and Erza just fought off the shot from the Jupiter cannon," a girl with Brown hair named cana said.
"You're kidding me," Natsu said before the sight of a downed Erza caught his attention not too far away.
"I wish we were," Cana said
"What the short version," Natsu said
"Phantomlord attack a few of our member a few days ago and then we hit them back only to find out it was a diversionary tactic to get to Lucy and Makarov was taken out of commision by Aria" Cana said
Natsu's rage intensified at this from his run int with Aria and how powerful his airspace magic is.
"We retreated and found ourselves facing that monstrosity the next day then we sent Mest to get your help" Cana said
"What about Laxus and the thunder legion," Natsu said
"tried that and he just laughed it off that's why we sent mest, that everything" Cana said
"And Lucy," Natsu said
"She still being held captive but decided to pray upon this opportunity to well I shouldn't have to finish," Cana said
"Happy you ready," Natsu said with seething rage.
"Aye sir" Happy said in a severe tone.
"If you can take out the cannon we should be able to take care of the rest" Cana said
"Let's go Happy," Natsu said only for happy to fly them straight to the top.
"Be Careful?" Cana said as the dragon slayer flew off
"Inside the barrel Happy," Natsu said
When Natsu landed, he found himself in a large room with four lacrima representing the four primary elements and the focusing one in the center.
"Bring back memories hun Happy," Natsu said
"Aye sir" Happy said
"All I have to do is smash this Lacrima and cannon is as good as dead" Natsu said
"Like I'd let that happen," a strange voice said
Natsu looks to the voice and recognized the man as Totomaru; he's never met him personally but heard of him as a master of fire magic.
"You may be on par with a wizards saint, but you flames are useless to me," Yotomaru said with a smirk.
"Will see," Natsu said with a smirk of his own
A few spell here over their and Natsu was not happy as totomaru was controlling where his flames went and time was running out.
"Looks like I have no choice," Natsu said with an evil smirk getting a laugh out of Happy and a sense of unease from Totomaru
Suddenly a red aura began to envelop Natsu before scales began to form all over Natsu body. He activated Dragon force.
He casually walks over to the focusing lacrima and with a single punch shatters it like it was nothing then looks to Yotomaru with his draconian eyes.
"This is your one chance to run, take it unless you want to end up like that lacrima" Natsu is cold tone.
At this totomaru took his advice and ran like no tomorrow. Natsu decided to keep his dragon force on as Aria is still a problem, and he needs every advantage he can get.
Unfortunately, he would have to wait the guild hall suddenly started moving putting him out of the count till it stops.
It was at this time other fairy tail mages headed off the giant fortress as they don't want to rely on Natsu the whole time.
When the shaking finally stopped Natsu made his way to the top as he has to take care of aria and Jose, with Makarov out of commission he's the only one who has a hope to stop the wizard saint.
Wasn't long before Natsu sense a change in the winds letting him know Aria is near.
"Long time no see Salamander" Aria said from an unknown location.
"Back at cha now are going to face me like a man or am I going to have to burn the entire building down.
"As if I would allow for such a thing," Aria said as he removed his bandage not wanting to take a chance especially with this new transformation Natsu is using.
Natsu had to be careful as he doesn't want to be sapped of his magic like Makarov.
The two wizards starred each other down circling each other waiting for the perfect moment to strike, Not wanting to wait Natsu charged but made sure to keep his guard up.
"FIRE DRAGON IRON FIST"Natsu shouts as his hand in engulfed in reddish-orange flames, Natsu only hit air and Aria teleports behind him.
"Time to end this Metsu" Aria shouts in composing Natsu in his wind magic only to see Natsui smirk.
He tries to teleport away but can't as Natsu grabs hold on his leg before his fiery fist collides with Aria face knocking him to the ground with enough force to leave creator in the floor beneath them.
"Wow Natsu I didn't think you would risk losing your magic" Happy said
"Well, I had to as it was the only to get close to him thankfully Dragon force make me more resilient to magic now it's time for Jose," Natsu said before the two went on their way.
After some time Natsu could help shake the feeling of dread, Jose was near, and he wouldn't have it any other way.
Wasn't long before he could see a purple fog resulting in a smirk from the dragon slayer.
"Come on out Jose I know you their" Natsu said
That's it for this chapter and this and next chapter I'm just going to plow through certain arcs
Like I said in the last chapter I'm taking October off from writing
and I may have to shorten chapter as is starting to get a little demanding that why this one is 4000 words and not the 5 I usually go for
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sidenote why is it only this stroy that gets the haters