Chapter 4 enjoy
Natsu undid his DragonForce as he doesn't want to expend more magic energy than necessary.
Unfortunately, Natsu's motion sickness was acting up again unknown to him the fortress was turning into a giant robot, and before long it started casting a forbidden spell.
"Man I wish had a warning beforehand," Natsu thought himself before continuing forward.
"Been a long time Salamander," Jose said from a hidden position.
"Come on out coward," Natsu said with venom in his voice.
"As fun as it would be to mop the floor with you I have more important matters to deal with," Jose said with a smirk.
"Does this happen to do with Lucy heartfilia," Natsu said smugly, Jose lost his smirk.
"I'm surprised you know her last name since she hid it from the guild," Jose said
"Hmm, when you've been around Fiore a few times you learn a few things like how her father was pissed when she ran away. Since you have a grudge against fairy tail I put two and two together, he hired you to capture Lucy and take out fairy tail" Natsu said.
"Hmm I underestimated you, but it won't make a difference," Jose said
"Bring it on when I'm done with you'll pay for what you did," Natsu said as both his hand ignited.
"Sorry but I have someone better in mind to fight you," Jose said
"Like it would make a difference Coward," Natsu said
"I'm betting on it, Gajeel it's time to see who's the better dragon slayer," Jose said
Natsu was forced to lean back to dodge an iron poll from colliding with him.
"Long time no sees Gajeel prepared to lose again," Natsu said with a smirk.
"I didn't lose we were interrupted, and even if we weren't I would have won," Gajeel said before jumping out of the shadows and tackling Natsu through several walls, unknown to Gajeel Natsu let him do that.
"FIRE DRAGON IRON FIST" Natsu shout before sending Gajeel flying through another wall this time breaking through to the outside.
"IRON DRAGON CLUB" Gajeel shouts, and his arm turns into a metal pole and swats it at Natsu.
He manages to get a good hit on Natsu causing him to lose his footing before following up with a punch to the gut.
"Is that all you got Salamander?" Gajeel said with a smirk,
"Not even close but if I were you come at me with everything you got if you want a hope of beating me," Natsu said with a smirk.
"With pleasure, IRON DRAGON ROAR" Gajeel shouts as he poured everything he had into this spell.
A massive torrent iron breath shouts out of Gajeel mouth hurtling towards Natsu at breakneck speed.
With a smirk, Natsu just stood there like a man and took the attack head-on resulting a massive explosion of metal and dust.
When the dust cloud settles he was standing there as if nothing happened, there wasn't even single scratch on him except for a few cuts to his clothing but that to be expected.
Gajeel, however, was frozen from the shock as he put everything he had into that attack,
"My turn," Natsu said evilly
One moment Natsu was standing before gajeel the next he was gone before feeling a sharp pain in his abdomen for everything faded to black.
"Happy where are you," Natsu said
"Over here Natsu I didn't want to get caught in the crossfire" Happy said as he came out behind one of the busted walls Gajeel made from his tackle.
"Your good but I need you to look for Lucy while I go deal with Jose but be careful or Hisui will have my hide," Natsu said
"Aye sir" Happy said
And with that said the two split up with Happy going to find Lucy and Natsu to finish what he started with Jose.
After 5 minutes of walking Natsu was met with the purple fog but this time it was far more potent you could feel the killing intent behind it.
"I see someone's upset about the defeat of his precious dragon slayer," Natsu said in a mocking tone.
The killing intent from the fog intensified before hearing footsteps and before long the guild master of Phantomlord.
Natsu got into a battle stance resulting in Jose getting into one himself.
That battle that insured was one for the record books as the entire top of the phantom lord guild hall blown off from the combination of Natsu flames goes head to head and toe to toe with Jose shade magic.
They would have continued before Makarov showed up just as Natsu was about to finish him off.
"Natsu," Makarov said
"Makarov your back to normal" Natsu said
"Yes and as glad as I am for your help I'll deal with Jose you go get Lucy and the others back to what remains of the guild hall," Makarov said
"You sure I'm close to ending this fight," Natsu said
"I'm sure you've done more for this guild than necessary" Makarov said
"Got it Makarov," Natsu said before taking off.
Leaving Makarov to stop Jose, Natsu followed his nose to find the other members of fairy tail followed him in.
Didn't take long for Natsu to meet up with Erza who was worse for where before Happy met up with them.
"Natsu what are you, never mind what's going on," Erza said
"Makarov facing Jose. he asked me to get you guys back to the guild hall, I smell Gray this way and Mira and Elfman over there I'll get gray you get Mira and Elfman, Happy get Lucy back to the guild asap" Natsu said
"right, " Erza and Happy said in unison.
5 minute later
"Come Gray we need to get out of here," Natsu said as he picked up the ice mage.
"What about the others and Jose," Gray said
"Makarov taking car of Jose and Erza getting Mira and Elfman and happy taken Lucy to what remains of the guild hall," Natsu said
"What happened to the guild," Gray said
"No time to explain," Natsu said
The two wizards headed off and met up with Erza and the other with the sound of Makarov and Jose fight going off in the background.
By the time they all got back to the guild hall, a massive bright light went off in what remains of the phantom lord guild hall.
"What is that light," Gray said
"Fairy Law," Erza said before explaining what it is and does and how this guild war is over.
After everything was said and done, Makarov showed up saying how proud of his children fighting back and thank Natsu for tipping the scales in their favor.
"No problem Makarov," Natsu said
"What are you going to do now Natsu," Makarov said
"I was gonna stay here for a bit so Mest can give me a ride back to Crocus," Natsu said
"Mest front and center," Makarov said
"Yes master," Mest said standing before the two.
"How long till your able to take Natsu back to Crocus," Makarov said
"I should be able to take him back after a few hours of rest," Mest said
"Look like you may be here awhile Natsu," Makarov said
"Fine by me what about you Happy wanna stay for a bit," Natsu said
"Aye sir" Happy said getting a round of laughter.
Several hours later
"Thank for the lift Mest," Natsu said
"It's the least I can do," Mest said before leaving.
"I hope Hisui wasn't mad about us leaving out of the blue" Natsu said
"One way to find out" Happy said
"Yoo we're back" Natsu shouts before a green blur well brought him into strangling hug.
"Natsu your back I was so worried about you," Hisui said as tears started to form in her eyes while slowly choking the life out of him.
"Hi….sui…..I…..Ca….n't…...breath" Natsu manages to say, but his word landed of deaf ears.
"Um hisui you need to let go of Natsu as he is starting to turn blue" Happy said
"What….oh sorry Natsu," Hisui said as she let go of Natsu.
Hisui couldn't help but blush while Natsu was getting his breath back. Fortunately, it was only the three of them in the hallway.
"So why did you leave earlier," Hisui said knowing the answer.
"Phantomlord attack fairy tail but your gonna want to sit down as this could take a while," Natsu said as he held the door to his room open.
"Ow My God" Hisui said with a shocked expression after hearing the story from Natsu.
"How's fairy tail doing," Hisui said
"Don't know they seemed fine when I left and I'm sure they can handle rebuilding their guild hall without me," Natsu said with a smirk.
You can say that again" Natsu said
"Well, I'm glad your Ok" Hisui said before kissing him on the cheek resulting in a blush from both party and Happy having a massive grin.
"That reminds me isn't your birthday coming up," Natsu said hoping to change the subject.
"Y-yes why do you ask," Hisui said
"What do you want to do for yours, as many would say sweet 16," Natsu said.
" Um ….. nothing comes to mind, but I'll let you know if I come up with something" Hisui said.
"Ok I'm gonna do some training, come on happy" Natsu said
"Aye sir" Happy said as took his spot on Natsu shoulder.
(Scene Change)
Two weeks later
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Natsu, Happy, Arcadios and many other members of the royal guard said as the celebrate Hisui 16th birthday at the Arkansas resort.
Hisui blew out the candles of her birthday cake, being royalty has it's advantages as they were able to go to the famed resorts for free within reason of course.
"thank you for joining us," Hisui said
"No we should be thanking you for inviting us to your party," Erza said ,and she wasn't alone.
"I still can't believe one of your members was a celestial spirit," Hisui said
"I know we can barely believe it ourselves and he gave us his Akane resort passes as a thank you gift," Lucy said
"I'm looking forward to the Fantasia parade coming up," Hisui said
"As am I," Erza said
"Where's Natsu at," Arcadios said
"He said he went for a walk," HIusi said
"That's strange for him," Arcadios said
"Now I remember he said he caught familiar Scent and went to investigate it, but he had his guard up" Hisui.
"Now that's the Natsu I know," Arcadios said
With Natsu
Natsu is currently outside the resort tracking the scent he detected before coming across a group of mages.
One looked reminiscent of a cat, The other is a bunch of blocks, one seems like a regular person and last but not least was a tall and well-built man and he was the scent he caught.
"Could he be who I think he is?" Natsu thought to himself as made sure to keep him self-hidden.
Thanks to his heightened hearing he was able to make out the word "remember the plan" coming from the blond.
The small group split up when the tall guy broke off from the group Natsu made his move.
"Hold it right their" Natsu said resulting in the man stopped to face him.
"Yes," The man said with his guard up.
"Is your name Simon?" Natsu said with a stoic face the man couldn't help but shake slightly as his name is known outside the tower.
"Yes why do you ask" the now named Simon said
"Hmm Good because your sister Kagura been looking for you," Natsu said with a Smirk
Simon couldn't help but be utterly shocked at this before a stray Tear found its way out of his good eye.
"She's Alive," Simon said
"Yes, I ran into her a few years back said she was looking for her long lost brother. She mentions your name, and you have a similar scent to her which was a dead give away" Natsu said
"I don't know what to say," Simon said
"You can start by telling me why your here," Natsu said firmly.
"Very well you might give me the edge I need to stop what's happening after all your strength is widely known," Simon said
At this Simon explained why he's here and how he doesn't want anything to do with it but knows better than to go against Jellal.
"So will you help," Simon said
"You bet it if it means wiping that smug look of his face from the few time I met his thought projection you mention he uses," Natsu said with a smirk.
"Than let's begin," Simon said
One hour later
Setting before Natsu, Erza, Simon and the royal guard are the defeated form of Wally, Sho, and Millianna.
Erza was star stuck at this, her mind going over what happened to them over the past eight years with Jellal.
"Thank you Natsu and Juvia for helping me," Simon said
"No problem" Natsu and Juvia said in unison
Erza after finally getting out of her stupor walked up to her three friends from her past and slapped them all across the face leaving massive red marks before tears started forming in her eyes getting everyone's attention.
"Natsu I'm indebted to you for this, but we still have Jellal to deal with,"Erza said unable to face him.
"Yeah about that" Natsu said
Erza couldn't help but face him before feeling a sharp pain in her abdomen before everything faded to black.
"Sorry about that Erza but you're too close to this" Natsu said as he laid her unconscious body and sandy beach.
"Why would you do that Natsu," Gray barked.
"Because I don't want her following us and make thing worse, Arcadios have the guard keep watch over these three" Natsu said pointing to Wally, Sho, and Millianna.
"Got it don't take to long" Arcadios said
"And us," Gray said
"Simon what's your prognosis on the situation," Natsu said
"Well before we departed the tower Jellal hired a group of assassin's in case Erza gave us some trouble known as trinity raven so it wouldn't hurt to bring some backup."
"Gray, Juvia you up for a battle, Lucy you're gonna have to stay here as trinity raven is no joke and someone needs to keep an eye on Erza incase tries to break free," Natsu said
"Got it," the three wizards said in unison.
"Happy with me, man I'm not gonna like the boat ride" Natsu in a fearful tone
"You'll be fine Natsu once we get to the tower," Simon said
2 hours later
With the combined effort of, Simon, Gray, and Juvia the trinity raven group were taken out and all slaves kept by jellal where free to live their lives.
And Thanks to Natsu jellal was taken care of, and no casualty occurred, Jellal was thrown in jail along with the trinity raven.
Wally, Sho, and millianna were left off the hook and decided to explore the world they were stripped from, Simon went his own way to find his younger sister.
In the days that followed the magic council began the process of demolishing what remains of the tower of heaven.
(Scene Change)
"So how was your birthday Hisui," Toma said
"It was awesome except for the part people tried to kidnap Erza," Hisui said
"I heard the story from Arcadios," Toma said
"Oh the Harvest festival is coming up in Magnolia can I got this year to please" Hisui practically begged.
"I don't see the harm you have Natsu with you, and it is the fairy tail guild," Toma said
"So we can go," Hisui said brightly.
"Yes you can go but be careful," Toma said
"YEAH," Hisui said
(Scene Change)
October 15th
"What is this" Hisui said as her hand passed through a purple wall that outlined Magnolia.
"Rune magic and I Only know one wizard in fairy tail that uses it," Natsu said as he passed through the wall like nothing.
"Who," Hisui said
"Freed a member of the thunder legion who serves Laxus, Makarov's grandson," Natsu said
"Than what's going on," Hisui said
"I don't know," Natsu said before they heard an explosion off in the distance only to see two fairy tail wizards.
"Hisui stay here Arcadiso keep her from following," Natsu said before heading off.
"What do you think could be happening Arcadios," Hisui said
"Nothing good if Natsu asked for us to stay behind," Arcadios said
With Natsu
When Natsu caught up, it was now three wizard they were Elfman, Cana, and Juvia.
"What's going on here," Natsu said
"Natsu what are you…..never mind We know," Cana said.
"Didn't answer my question what is going on?" Natsu said
Suddenly a massive ball of black energy suddenly appeared before engulfing the skies over magnolia before dissipating.
"Mira" Natsu said softly.
At this Elfman gave Natsu a brief rundown of what's going on, needless to say, Natsu was pissed.
"Natsu I hate to ask this, but we need your help if we're gonna stop Laxus," Cana said
"No problem, I'll make short work of Laxus," Natsu said before running off.
"Hmm hate to be Laxus right now," Cana said with a smirk.
"Natsu a real man," Elfman said
After several minutes of running Natsu was in the center of magnolia only to meet up with Erza.
"Erza you know where Laxus is," Natsu said
"I believe he's in the cathedral," Erza said
"And what about the lacrimas floating around town," Natsu said
"Laxus cast the thunder palace spell stopping him is the only way to keep magnolia safe," Erza said
"Erza I'll take care of Laxus you take out the lacrimas," Natsu said
"No this is our problem, not yours," Erza said sternly.
"Do you honestly think you can stop laxus before they go off?" Natsu said sternly, Erza couldn't hide her doubt at those words.
"Fine but I don't know if I can take them all out myself," Erza said
"You got fairy tail at your back and if they refuse to help tell them…... We'll give them a lesson they won't forget" Natsu said with an evil smirk only to be mirrored by Erza.
"You can count on me Natsu," Erza said before heading off.
After another minute of running, Natsu stood before the door of the cathedral, just before he opened the door he could feel the electricity in the air.
Erza's suspicion was confirmed, Laxus was indeed hiding the cathedral, would make sense since in the center of Magnolia where he can make sure each lightning lacrima isn't too weak.
"Laxus come on out coward" Natsu shouts as he kicks the door open.
"Oh, what brings you here Natsu" Laxus said in a sinister tone.
"Came here to stop you from laying waste to the people of Magnolia," Natsu said as he raises his power as Laxus is not one to be taken lightly.
"Hmm, so your not all talk now are you," Laxus said tossing his coat to the side only for lighting to start arcing from his body.
A red aura was emanating from Natsu as the two wizards stared each other down.
"You better finish me off quick if you want to stop the thunder palace," Laxus said
"AHH" Natsu and Laxus shout as the two wizard charge at one another.
With Erza
Erza is currently running looking for Warren to get everyone help to stop the thunder palace; After several minutes of running, she finds both Warren and Gray.
"Warren I need you to get in contact with the entire guild, we need their help to stop a spell that could destroy all of Magnolia," Erza said
"but what about Laxus," Gray said
"Natsu here to no surprise and he's taking care of Laxus," Erza said
"Shit if he's here than that mean Hisui here as well," Gray said
"Yes, which is why it's important to stop the thunder palace if Laxus makes it difficult for Natsu to stop him."
"I can try, but I can't guarantee they'll be on board since Laxus turned the guild against itself," Warren said
"Don't worry if they can't get along I have a few choice words for them," Erza said with a smirk.
Gray and Warren couldn't help but feel a shiver run down their spines at Erza expression.
"Ok grab my shoulders," Warren said as activated his magic.
Like you expect everyone was still mad at, but it didn't last long thanks to Erza.
"Everyone shut up and listens we don't have a lot of time Laxus is about to destroy magnolia if we don't get off your asses," Erza said
"Rich coming from you" and random guild member said
"Fine, you leave me no choice, if any of you don't help as Natsu put it we'll give you a lesson you won't forget," Erza said in an ominous tone.
It did the trick, and everyone was on bored, and after a few minutes everyone unleashed their magic and took out all the lacrimas and like you expect everyone was down for the count but took it gladly since magnolia was safe.
With Natsu
"Is that all you got Laxus? "Natsu said as he dodged another one of Laxus's lightning attack and he wasn't alone in this battle Gajeel joined as he did not like the idea and Natsu having all the fun.
"Stand still" Laxus shouts as he cast a rolling thunder spell only for Natsu and Gajeel to dodge it.
"Are you sure you're S class cause you can't seem to nail not one let alone two dragons," Gajeel said
This pissed off Laxus; He's had enough of the hiding it's time go all out, he tossed off his shirt before his upper body started growing only for his canines to become longer and sharper, a scale like pattern began to form on his arms.
"You Don't Think," Gajeel said
"Laxus is a dragon slayer" Natsu finish.
"LIGHTNING DRAGON ROAR" Laxus shouts before releasing a massive beam of lightning magic only for it to collide with Natsu and gajeel resulting a considerable flash of light.
The dust cleared revealing the downed form of Natsu and Gajeel.
"Man I didn't think he'd be this strong" Gajeel said as got back to his feet.
"You can say that again," Natsu said as he got to his feet as well.
"Hate to say it, but I don't think I can stop him," Gajeel said
"I can, but I'd destroy the cathedral in the process," Natsu said
"What about your dragon force, that should be able to give you the edge to end this quickly," Gajeel said
"Yeah it can, but that takes time, time we don't have," Natsu said
"How much time you need," Gajeel said with a chuckle.
"Hmm, a minute is more than enough" Natsu said Smirk.
"Then I'll give you your minute," Gajeel said with a smirk of his own
"Just don't die on me," Natsu said
"Understood," Gajeel said
With all his willpower Gajeel bolted toward Laxus like a missile, the two wizards duked it out punched, doges and counter each other with their magic mixed in.
Natsu just stood proud and tall as red aura enveloped him as digs deep down to the core of his magic.
From his perspective everything around fades to black before a small fire was found this one is far hotter than any flames beforehand.
The flame grew in size before engulfing him, Natsu let out a little chuckle as his power grew several times over as draconian scales formed all over his body.
When he came back to reality, Laxus had finished off gajeel and was about to give the finishing blow.
Just as Laxus was about strike Gajeel for the final time his hand was stopped dead in its tracks.
He looks to see what stopped him finding only a hand covered in red scale has grabbed him by the forearm.
"You call yourself a dragon slayer," Natsu said darkly before giving Laxus a devastating punch to the face.
Laxus couldn't help but scream out in pain as Natsu gave more punches to the face and body before nailing him right in the gut with his knee as he let go sending him flying through cathedral roof.
"Where do you think you're going, "Natsu said as followed him
"I gotta get out of here," Laxus said as he landed on the roof only to feel a blistering heat.
"I'm not done with you, behold this what real power of a dragon slayer" Natsu roar.
He bolts toward Laxus only for laxus to fight back with lightning infuse punches; it was all in vain as Natsu gave him another knee to the guy sending fleeing once more.
"Behold the true power of a dragon slayer, FIRE DRAGON ROAR" Natsu shouts as he grabs hold of Laxus hand as hes falling to the ground before unleashing a Dragon roar of his own point blank.
The massive flame could be seen for miles around, the heat from the roar was so intense it semi-melted some of the roofing tiles.
When all was said done the lightly charred body of Laxus landed with a thud on the rooftop.
"Your Lucky your a dragon slayer and Makarov grandson or you'd be pile ash right now," Natsu said coldly before undoing his dragon force before collapsing to knee breathing heavily from the strain Dragonforce put on him.
Later that day
"Oh my God, I didn't think a member of fairy tail would do something like this Hiui said after hearing the full story from Makarov.
"I asked myself the same thing when everything cooled down.
"Wait where's Natsu at," Arcadiso said
"Fighting off the guild for saving their buts from Laxus," Makarov said with grin.
"That's my Natsu alright," Hisui said bright not caring in the slightest of her choice of words.
They heard a knock on the door, Hisui opened the door to see a heavily bandage Laxus holding a bag over his shoulder.
"Go and enjoy the festival the parade will start in a few hours," Makarov said
Hisui and Arcadios left so Grandfather and Grandson can talk in peace.
Hisui found Natsu mildly bandage up sitting next to an extremely bandage up Gajeel with a crowd of mage around them.
"How you feeling Natsu Hisui said as sat next to him
"Exhausted mainly," Natsu said
"I'm surprised Laxus could do this to you," Hisui said
"In our defense, he caught us off guard with that roar of his" Gajeel said
"Agreed dragon lightning no joke," Natsu said
"Can say the same for your Dragonforce?" Hisui said Smirk.
"You can say that again," Natsu said with a chuckle.
"How did you learn that anyway," Gajeel said.
"I'll tell ya before we leave, Hisui we got festival to see," Natsu said as he got up.
"Yeah," Hisui said as she grabbed onto his arm getting a blush out of Natsu.
"Showoff" Gajeel yelled as he practically stuck to this chair from how tired his legs are
"Hey, Natsu can we get some fish" Happy said as he found his spot on Natsu shoulder.
"I don't see why not but I'm not sure Hisui would like to smell like fish if you're on my shoulder the whole time.
"I don't mind as long as you clean up after yourself," Hisui said
"Hisui your the best" Happy said getting a snort out of Natsu.
Later that night
Hisui had a look of wonderment his her eye like the first time she saw the parade all those years ago.
Then her mind went back to Natsu, and how he blushed from that kiss she gave him, that crush she has on Natsu has grown.
"I might have a chance with him after all" Hisui thought to herself as she eyed Natsu beside her.
that it for this chapter
Sorry I had really bad grammar last chapter it was really late at night I was tired and cranky I just really wanted to the chapter out of the way I went back and fixed the grammer to the best of my ability
I manage to start that book I mention but the intro is proving harder than I thought
anyway the bring up something I may have to shorten all chapter for this story and my other to give me time to work on the book I'm writing granted some chapters are easier to write than other so the more challenging one will more than likely be 4000 words
another thing this is roughly the halfway point in this story as next chapter Anna will make an appearance as I addressed all the arcs I wanted to I might include the others up to S class trial but don't count on it
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