Merry Christmas everyone this is your earlier Christmas present from experimenter19
"That's it hope you can attain dragon force Gajeel," Natsu said
"Thanks that should give me the edge in future battles and maybe against you gehehe," Gajeel said.
"Will see about that" Natsu said as he departed Fairy tail to head back to Crocus.
Like always on the ride back to Crocus Natsu was now in the care of Hisui with his head laying down on her lap since his motion sickness is still a problem, Happy sitting comfortably on Hisui shoulder.
Crocus
"We're home," Hisui said
"Wahoo," Natsu said proudly going back to normal.
"Never ceases to amaze me how quickly he can recover," Arcadios said
"Yep," Hisui said before tailing Natsu.
One week later
It's been one week since the Fantasia parade and Natsu has been showing interest in Hisui even though he tries to hide it no thanks to Happy teasing him not stop.
Hisui was notably happier at this as she would be overly affectionate when no one was around.
Natsu couldn't even hide his blush at this, and it wasn't long before naughty thought entered his mind at this but didn't pursue them.
After all, Hisui is only 16 years old and didn't want to get executed for banging the princess while she underage or god forbid knocking her up.
He had plenty of reasons to keep his distance for now.
"Finally training is done," Natsu said as began to wipe the sweat off him.
"Good you can help me now," Hisui said
"With what?"Natsu said
"I need help rearranging my room, and you're the only who doesn't need a break every 20 minutes," Hisui said
"Ok let me gets some food in my stomach first," Natsu said
An hour later
"The dresser goes over there," Hisui said pointing the wall.
Thing went along these line for several hours, and thanks to all his training Nasu didn't take a break so it didn't take very long compared to another servant where it would take all day.
"I didn't think I'd be tired," Natsu said before collapsing on her bed getting a giggle from Hisui.
"I wouldn't stay their very long someone might get the wrong idea," Hisui said with a smirk
"Like they could do anything to me" Natsu manages to say through the pillow
"True but if rumors start floating around then you're in trouble," Hisui said with a smirk.
"I'm too tired to care right now," Natsu said
Knowing it was pointless to continue this conversation Hisui laid down on the other side of the bed before pulling out a book to read before hearing a knock on her door.
"Come in," Hisui said
"Hisui-" Arcadios said as opened the door only to see a passed out Natsu and an awake Hisui next to him.
"He's just tired after helping me rearrange my room," Hisui said
"I can see that," Arcadius said with a smirk.
"What's so funny," Hisui said
"Nothing just got another order from the council for Natsu; fortunately, he can wait a day or two to rest up," Arcadios said with a grin as he left the scroll on the nightstand.
"Yeah I don't think he'll be leaving till morning," Hisui said
"Ok, I would grill him about staying in your room, but he's heard the speech a hundred times already," Arcadios said
"He's not that kind of man, " Hisui said
"Where's Happy at," Arcadios said
"He went to get some fish a little bit ago I shouldn't have to say when he'll be back," Hisui said
"Well I'm going to bed night Hisui," Arcadios said
"Night" Hisui said as Arcadia's closes the door.
At this Hisui carefully as to not wake Natsu got out of her dress and put some PJ on.
She was somewhat flustered the entire time as naughty thoughts entered her mind but managed to suppress them.
"I wish I were 18 right now," Hisui thought as more naughty thoughts entered her mind.
One them was about Natsu waking up only to pin her against the wall, doing things to her that would earn him the wrath of her father if he ever found out.
By the time Hisui was fully clothed, Natsu had flipped over on his back sleeping soundly.
Hisui couldn't help but smile at how peaceful the rambunctious Dragonslayer is compared to how He usually is.
She laid down next to him getting under the covers when a new thought came to her this one was not naughty in the slightest.
It was the thought of kissing him since he seemed to be passed out, she took the opportunity and gave him a light peck on the lips causing her to smile afterward before drifting off to sleep.
Several minutes later after Hisui fell asleep Natsu stirred awake, he looked to the clock and noticed it was close to ten at night.
He didn't know why but he tasted something soft and sweet on his lips before he woke up.
It was then he realized he was still in Hisui room and not his as evident by the prominent color of green in the room.
He looks to the side and sees the sleeping form of Hisui snuggling up to him no doubt from the warmth he gave off.
He started blushing at the realization she kissed him before going to sleep, this brought a smile to his face be he pecked her head with his lips causing the sleeping Hisui to crack a smile, Natsu went back to sleep at this.
Early morning
Hisui was now starting to wake up when she felt a weight on her she looks only to see Natsu huddling up to her.
Thankfully she was under the blanket, and he was on top of it still fully clothed as that would have been bad.
She couldn't help but blush at this as they haven't had to share the same bed since his first night here.
What made it worse in her mind was that one arm was holding onto her sleeping form loosely around her waist.
And her blush intensified as she was getting closer to him because of the warmth he gave off.
Natsu began to stir awake locking eyes with her before long he mirrored her blush, and it only deepened for both of them as time moved forward.
What happened next neither of them didn't notice or didn't care as they slowly closed the gap between them before sharing a kiss before separating.
"Aaaah" Natsu managed to get out before Hisui grabbed hold on him bring him back into another kiss, this time there was equal forced from both parties.
Both had warm smiles on their faces when they separated and could only look each other in the eyes not deviating in the slightest.
"Guess you know about my feeling now," Hisui said
"Likewise," Natsu said
Hisui let out a yawn only to be followed up by Natsu, Natsu still stayed on the outside of the covers to be safe.
But this time he was in a more protective position as she snuggled up to him before both drifted off to sleep sharing a smile.
Three hours later
"Well this is interesting," Arcadios said with a smug grin.
"They like each other" Happy said from Arcadios shoulder.
"What are your thoughts your majesty," Arcadios said with a smirk.
"I don't know what to think of this" Toma said
"What about that thing you have to see if your hunch is correct" Arcadios whispered to Toma
"Now would be as good at time as any other" Toma said
Hisui was starting to wake up in a swift motion and quietly Toma and Arcadios left her room Happy didn't abide by that rule.
When she finally opened her eyes she notices the more protective position Natsu took; she could only smile at this.
And Natsu started to wake up to mirroring her smile her, he was going to kiss her again, but hisui beat him to by lightly pecking his lips.
"Hmm you like each other," Happy said with a massive smirk overhead.
The protector and princess could only blush at this for a moment or two before they disappeared.
"Of course why would I kiss him otherwise," Hisui said
This choice of words shocked Happy to the point he fell out of the sky and fortunately landed on the foot of the bed and not the hard floor.
"I better get going then," Natsu said
"No you don't," Toma said bursting through the door and grabbing Natsu and whisking him away.
Funny a guy same size as Makarov dragging Natsu away where have we seen that before, Hisui wasn't any better.
"Hisui gets dressed," Arcadios said leaving no room for argument before giving her the privacy she needs as a gentleman should.
With Natsu
"I'm sorry for well you know," Natsu said trailing off.
"Shut up and sit down," Toma said in his kingly voice.
"Got it, sir," Natsu said as he found himself the med bay.
"Natsu depending on how this pans out you might get off Scot free," Toma said as a nurse came out with a needle in hand.
"What is that fore," Natsu said nervously
"We need some of your blood so sit down take it like a man or a dragon in this case," the nurse said
"...Fine" Natsu said as he held out his left arm.
"This will only take a second," the nurse said
Didn't take long at all, all they were needed was small vile of his blood, and he was free to go, he decided to do some training.
And what was Hisui doing the same thing as him from another nurse in her room, both wondering why?
An hour later
"Is that everything?" Arcadios said
"Yep time to see if they are meant to be," a nurse said as she went to work on their blood.
They poured the two blood sample in a separate petri dish and had them side by side with many ingredients at the ready for this spell.
"How will we know if they're meant to be," Toma said
"After the spell has been cast the two blood with form into, strings and how they react to each other will determine it," the nurse said
The nurse continued with the spell and like she said the blood samples took the form of strings that shot straight up.
The blood red strings began to dance with each other spiraling around each other, colliding before bouncing away but with each encounter, they get closer and closer to each other.
This went on for a minute before the two collided once more only to wrapped themselves around each other forming one big string before blossoming into blood red five petal flower.
"And what does this mean," Toma said
"They are meant to be, and since they were so close when you found them asleep you might have a grandchild in a few years," the nurse said with a giggle.
"Natsu not that kind of guy, so you got at least two years before worrying about that" Arcadios said massive grin.
"What do you…..oh right she just turned 16," Toma said with an unreadable expression.
"Natsu has another job from the council, so I'll go remind him since he forgot it in Hisui room when he left.
"And why was he in her room" Toma said with a glare
"Natsu tired himself out rearranging her room yesterday and ended up staying the night with her" Arcadios said making a quick getaway.
Arcadios wasn't alone as all the nurses left leaving Toma all by himself to ponder this revelation.
With Natsu
"Yo Arcadios what's up," Natsu said with Happy sitting on his shoulder.
"Another one of the council errands for you," Arcadios said
"Oh come on can't I get a break," Natsu said
"Think of it as another test of strength since your Hisui protector," Arcadios said as he handed Natsu the scroll.
"What do I have to do this time," Natsu said as he took the scroll and read it.
"What's it say," Arcadios said
"It's not just one job like I was hoping for, its several, two are monster elimination another one is a dark guild, and the last is tracking down some stolen item" Natsu blankly.
"How long do you think you'll be gone," Arcadios said
"At least a month, come on Happy we got work to do," Natsu said
I took an hour, but Natsu and Happy had all their stuff packed and just when they were about to leave the castle they ran into Hisui.
"Where are you going Natsu," Hisui said with a slight frown.
"work I shouldn't be gone more than a month," Natsu said
"You better not or I'll move on to next to the next guy and leave in the dust," Hisui said giggle.
"Oh really then guess you will miss out of this" Natsu said before bring her into a kiss.
Hisui was beside herself at how warm and comforting his lips was to hers before separating sporting a massive grin.
"By," Natsu said before taking off.
"Damn why does he do this to me," Hisui said with a pout as her boyfriend walks away
Another thought came to mind she now has a boyfriend and didn't even go on a date first which she will make sure he will take her on one when he returns.
one week later
"FIRE DRAGON IRON FIST" Natsu shouts as he slams a flaming fist against a Wyvern only to nail a nearby boulder resulting in its death.
"That's one down two more to go than the first job is done," Happy said flying overhead.
"Yeah that shouldn't take us Long," Natsu said before going after the last two.
The next day
Natsu was on his way to his next job when he saw someone off in the distance.
Upon closer inspection, he was a rather large guy with a red necklace with long orange hair and face similar to a guy he knows.
"Yo I didn't think I'd see another soul out this far from civilization," Natsu said
The man Natsu talking to in question goes by the name Hoteye in his guild, he is terrified right now as Natsu strength is known far and wide especially after Jellal's downfall.
He knows he doesn't have a hope of beating him since he beat Jura of the wizard saint and he's on equal ground with him when it comes to magic.
"Damn I was hoping not to run into him" Hoteye thought to himself as Natsu is known to do councils work time to time.
"So what bring you out here," Natsu said started making camp for the night.
"Oh, I was just out exploring as I'm on the roads a lot and like mark things of value, what brings you here," Hoteye said ironically his choice of words wasn't a complete lie since he's out searching for his brother.
"I'm out here on a job you can stay the night since it's getting pretty late," Natsu said as he fell on the ground before starting a fire with his magic.
"Yeah you should stay with us, it gets pretty dangerous out here at night" Happy said setting on Natsu shoulder.
"I suppose I can stay the night," Hoteye said
"Oh my name is Natsu, and this is Happy what yours," Natsu said with a grin.
"Richard that's my Name," The now named Richard said trying to hide his hesitation and hoping not to regret giving him his real name, as he took his seat on the ground.
Being very careful to pick his words, him and Natsu with some input from Happy swept stories back and forth most of the night.
Unfortunately, he wasn't careful enough making the mistake of mentioning his search for his brother.
"You have a brother what's his name maybe we met him," Natsu said
"Wally, Wally Buchanan is his name," Richard said
"BLOCK HEAD'S YOUR BROTHER" Natsu shout in surprise.
"Wait you've met him" Richard not hiding his excitement.
Natsu told his story with his run-in with him and his involvement with Jellal needless to say Richard was hurt at the news Jellal new where his brother was and hid him from him.
"Sadly I don't know where he is now as he's exploring the world with Sho and millianna since they never had that chance during their time at the tower, Last time I saw him and the others was at the Fantasia parade in magnolia little under a month ago," Natsu said as he let out a yawn.
"Looks like it's time for bed Natsu" Happy said
"Yeah we need to get some shut eye," Natsu said before drifting off to sleep with Happy curled up in his arms.
"Agreed," Richard said as went to sleep as well.
Early morning just before sunrise
Richard was the first to wake up, and he was conflicted at what to do now, after all, it's not every day you have the opportunity to deal with the famed Dragonslayer of Crocus.
But could he do it? Before yesterday he would have said yes, but now he's not so sure after all his dream of reuniting with his brother is closer than ever before.
He got up and walked over to the sleeping form of Natsu and was about incase him in earth making sure he won't ever wake up but he can't.
"No this is wrong, but he's a loose end at the same time," Richard thought to himself.
He stood there for an unknown amount of time before departing silently thanking the dragon slayer.
When Natsu finally woke up Richard was nowhere in sight, he made I quick search making sure the guy didn't steal anything as that would be a stupid move.
the only thing he found was a letter addressed to him; he opens it to read its contents.
Natsu Dragneel words can not describe the joy I feel knowing that my brother is alive and well. No amount of money can pay you back for what you have done for me. I will repay you one day as I am now one step closer to reuniting with my brother.
Sincerely Richard
"I'm glad I can help you," Natsu said with a grin.
"Who are you talking to Natsu," Happy said
"Nobody, I was just reading the letter Richard left me," Natsu said handing the letter to Happy to read.
"I hope he finds his brother one day," Happy said
"Hope so to come on we gotta Vulcans to take care of now then the Dark guild," Natsu said as put his pack on his back.
"Aye sir" Happy said before carrying Natsu off their next job.
(Scene Change)
A month later
"You've got to be kidding me," Natsu said with a shocked expression.
"Not joking that's what happened, we wouldn't know how to stopped Nirvana if it wasn't for Richard," Erza said as she took another bite of her strawberry cake.
"I still can't believe you ran into him beforehand," Lucy said
"Who knows how hard it would have been if he didn't stop them from destroying the Christiana" Gray said
"Natsu my boy you always seem to help us out whenever we need it even indirectly," Makarov said
"Who was the hardest one to fight, "Natsu said
"Cobra definitely, if it weren't for Wendy healing magic Erza wouldn't have survived his poison attacks," Lucy said
"That reminds me I didn't think there would be a sky dragon slayer," Natsu said as he lightly patted Wendy head getting a blush from the poor girl.
"Yes well this world is full of surprises," Makarov said
"Not only that but Mystogan is the Edolas version of Jellal," Natsu said
"Still a shock to me too," Lucy said
"So what do you guy have planned now," Natsu said
"The S-class trials are coming up, so you kids better get to work if you even want a hope to be nominated," Makarov said proudly.
"Oh boy wish I could be there, but I got stuff to do back in Crocus, see ya, everyone," Natsu said
"Bye," all of fairy tail said in unison.
(Scene Change)
Crocus
Castle of the royal family
"I'm Back" Natsu shouts as enters the castle.
"Natsu your Late I almost about moved to someone else," Hisui said with giggle getting a snort out of Natsu.
"Oh really then guess I better pack my bags and join a guild then," Natsu said with a smug grin getting pout from Hisui.
"You really wouldn't wood you," Hisui said still retaining her pout.
"No, then I couldn't do this" Natsu said before bringing her into a kiss.
"Glad I stayed with you than that reminds me you never took me out on a date before I became your girlfriend and before you ask you have one now," Hisui said walking away swaying her hip getting Natsu full attention
"This is gonna suck," Natsu said as he felt his blood rushing down his body.
"Oh apparently their some trouble with dark mages in a neighboring town can you take of it please," Hisui said
"I just back," Natsu said tiredly.
"Pretty please for me," Hisui said in a puppy dog face.
"Fine but I get to decide where we go for our date," Natsu said
"Better be a nice place then or suffer the consequences," Hisui said with a smirk.
"Best restaurant in Crocus," Natsu said before leaving.
"Good answer dragon boy," Hisui said with a giggle.
Neighboring town
"And that's the last one," Natsu said as he sucker punched the last dark mage
After tiring up the last dark mage, Natsu trekked his way back to Crocus when something caught his eye.
"Yo anyone their" Natsu said the got a sequel from the guest.
The guest, however, sent Natsu through the Loop as she had blonde hair and had a striking resemblance to mage he knows.
"Who are you," Natsu said
"My name is Anna, and I've was hoping to run into you Natsu Dragneel," Anna said
"How do you know my name," Natsu said
"Igneel tell him," Anna said
Natsu was about to ask how she new Igneel before hearing his unmistakable voice before collapsing to his knees.
Natsu just laid there on his Knees taking in everything his father was saying, wasn't long before tears started forming in his eyes.
"Come with me we need to talk Natsu," Anna said
Two hours later
"What are you gonna do now," Anna said.
"Well I better start training if I want to protect Hisui from that monster," Natsu said
"And the other Dragonslayers" Anna said
"I don't know, but right now my focus is getting stronger," Natsu said as he got up from his seat
"If there's anything else you need to know, you know where to find me" Anna Said.
"Thanks, Anna, Come on Happy" Natsu said
Crocus castle
"Toma we need to talk," Natsu said
"Yes what is it," Toma said
"I ran into Anna," Natsu said
"I was wondering when you run into her" Toma said
"She told me about the eclipse gate," Natsu said
"Yes I thought as much, you might be the edge I need to keep it from being used once more," Toma said
"What do you mean," Natsu said
"I assume she told you about Zeref," Toma said
"Yeah, unfortunately," Natsu said
"I need your help as many individuals want us to use it to go back in time and kill him before turning evil," Toma said
"And if they succeed," Natsu said trailing off.
"The risk isn't worth the reward," Toma said
"So you need me to stop the project before it's too late," Natsu said
"Correct your unyielding will bring it to an end but I'd prefer it be destroyed so no one can use it again," Toma said
"how would I go about destroying it because from what Anna told me that is a difficult task," Natsu said
"Natsu I'm not going to sugar coat it, I believe you are the only wizard alive cable of destroying it," Toma said
"But your the king Surly you can do it keep it from being used instead of having me destroy it," Natsu said
"I could but if word found its way the royal family was using Zeref's magic the kingdom could collapse, which is why I need you to stop it from opening," Toma said
"Hmm you can count on me," Natsu said with a grin
"I know I can, now if my memory serves me correctly you have a date to keep," Toma said with a grin causing Natsu to blush
was feeling very productive this month so wrote this chapter in the spirit of Christmas so Merry Christmas to all
I plan on updating all my stories this month because I'm feeling productive I'm currently hard at work of Grays' Ice Dragon then I have to work on A demonic Fairy and the lost dragon
I'm hoping to have them all done by Christmas in not by Christmas the hopefully by new years oh I posted chapter 12 of second chance three days ago so I'm probably going to update the next story this Saturday so at least three of the stories got an extra chapter for the year
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