Sup guys and here is the seventh chapter. Might get a little depressing but still good. Oh I almost forgot, don't forget to read my best friends story 'Learning the Truth'. His story is part of the project and you will see why. So enjoy!

Chapter Seven: Where Are They Now? Part One: Natsu

It's was a warm beautiful morning. The sun is rising, making the people of Magnolia awake and fresh. The wind blowing through the trees, making sweet tunes to every living thing. This morning is going to become the most memorial day. Because this is the day. The day that the most merry and greatest guild, Fairy Tail. Has lost there heart and soul of the guild.

11:32 am, Magnolia, Fairy Tail, Fairy Tail guild hall

"Where the hell is that Flame Brain." whined an irritated ice wizard. This annoying ice wizard is Gray Fullbuster, he's been sitting down for three hours waiting for the salamander. He does not realized, that this will be the day that the ice maker/devilslayer, will change.

"Just have patience Gray, you know that Natsu won't missed a day in the guild." said a certain celestial mage. That mage is Lucy Heartfilia, the blonde that made the once disbanded guild, to come back once more to fight against the Alvarez Kingdom. She is also sitting down waiting for the pink haired fire dragonslayer to come a meet with everyone. Today is the day that Fairy Tail and the other guilds to meet each other so they can plan of how to defeat Alvarez and the Spriggan Twelve.

"I agree with Lucy, but why would Natsu won't be here. Today is the meeting of how to handle with Alvarez." said a scarlet haired knight. This scary and 'I mean it' scary scarlet knight is Erza Scarlet. Erza had a lot of dark pasts but was able to fight through it thanks to her guild. So in return, she will fight with her guild against Alvarez. But something tells me and you readers and writers, that she is not fighting with the rest of her guild.

The guild was full with wizards from different guilds, few members of the Magic Council, Hisui and Fiore's greatest military forces, even the Four Emperors of Ishgar are here. Team Natsu waited for the fire mage until Master Makarov, the eighth master of Fairy Tail has begun the meeting. This told that Team Natsu, that the salamander is late and he's gonna come to the meeting late. Or is he?

"Alright Everyone, it's time to discuss about the possible war that Alvarez Kingdom will cause." Everyone stayed silent and waited to hear what Makarov have to say. "The Alvarez Kingdom is going to war with Ishgar, and we are here to think of a plan to stop and defeat Zeref and the Spriggan Twelve. So I thought of a plan that we separate are groups around Ishgar and attack any reinforcements they send. The rest of Fairy Tail will stay here and fight any threats that Zeref has sent. So I thought of these squads, I need Wendy and Carla, Gajeel and Pantherlily, and Natsu and Happ-. Wait... where is Happy and that goddamn dragonslayer!"

"That Flame Brain is late. So... do we get to punish him for not coming to the meeting." said Gray. "Yes I guess we do." said an angry Makarov. " Alright, everyone when Natsu's comes back, we will teach him a lesson. When Makarov told everyone what their gonna do when Natsu shows up, they will give him every ounces of pain when he comes. The only person that's not going to pummeled Natsu, is a hooded man sitting on top of the second floor, drinking his glass, while everyone doesn't even notice him coming here.

When everyone got into their position, they heard crying. The cry got louder and louder and the reason why is that it's coming closer to the doors of the guild. When the door opened, they saw a whimpered blue cat, holding a note was now a bit crush due to the feline's tears.

"Happy... what's happened to you... and where's Natsu?" asked Wendy.

"Nn-Natsu... he- he left... and-and and he's never... coming b-back!" cried Happy.

Everyone gasped, except for the hooded man. "What... why would Flame Brain leave... does that jackass didn't know that we are going to war with Alvarez!" Gray yelled.

"Look."

Happy have gave the note to Lucy so she can read it to all the people in the guild.

Dear Everyone

I'm sorry but I can't keep this on, I can't keep doing this. Everything, I mean everything has become hell to me. I hate this, I hate this all! I'm sick and tired of living through this hellhole! I'm tired! I'm tired of it all! I just... I just can't live with these secrets anymore...

I'm sorry but... I have to do this. I'm leaving the guild. This is what I want, this not the reasons of the darkest time I suffer when growing up. I have to do this, and I will do this. This is a chance... a chance for all of you... to get all of you're happiness to come true.

Everyone gasped at the letter last sentence. Happiness... what does Natsu means about his friends happiness.

It really, really hurts to leave but learning all of you're dreams... I want to make them come true... I can't believe that all of you're dreams and happiness... are beautiful. This is a chance... a chance to repay all of you for fighting against Alvarez without me. I'm so sorry I can't joined the battle... but I must do this... to end it... to end the damnation I kept for so damn long. I'm gonna finish it... but for a good cause.

Erza... you will be able to be with the one you love, I'm sorry I can't come to you're future wedding... but I will never forget the time I save you from the tower... It was a feeling a hope for you... but a damn sin I created...

Mira... you will be also marry with the guy that really makes me taste my uncontrollable rage... but, he will make you happy... I wished that someday I get to see you're kids... but I will never get a damn chance huh.

To be honest... Erza and Mira... I kept you both close to my heart. I wished that I have told you this sooner but with all I learn... I can't take away you're dreams. This is what I have to do... in order to get you to be close to you're hearts desire... Give my regards to Jellal and Laxus for me... at least they will be with the most beautiful and most heart warming angels for the rest of their lives.

Lisanna... I was glad that we became best friends since when we were kids. I just didn't know that you have feelings for me... I'm such a fool for not realizing it sooner... Please take care of Happy for me. Remember when we were kids, we played parents and started raising Happy... our son. Please... make him go close to you and finally... he will be with his mother more.

Wendy... please be strong and don't cry. I know that this is hard but be strong... There are times when someone you cared about, leaves... it's gives you chance to get stronger and when the next time we meet... show me how you develop during you're time of training. I'll see you soon... I hope.

Gajeel... I'm counting on you... to take care of my team. You're the only person I know that has fuse you're element with another, and you are the only one that can make Fairy Tail and Fiore to win against Alvarez. I want to tell you something that I never I thought of you are uncanny, The Uncanny Black Steel... good luck and enjoy teaming up with my team.

Lucy... you have been the greatest friend in Fairy Tail. You help me fight the darkness I almost have fallen... But you, have made me to believe myself that I can walk to a better path. Thank you for giving me a faith that will never fade away... as a thank you gift... I know a way to bring back Aquarius. When I bring her back... that means that you're gift is powerful than ever.

Gray... I know that we have fights most of the time but... you are actually the best friend I never had. When we have so many fights... it's actually making our friendship stronger. I wanted to tell you something... When we crossed paths, lets fight... one last time okay pal. Also... the people you care about, Ur, Ultear, Sliver... they will come back... and when they do... you will finally have you're love ones close... and I have to live my life without my father...

There are also things that I have to say to the people I didn't have a chance to talk to. Kagura... you're brother is alive. I don't know why, but I will bring him back to you. Yukio... her sister is here but you will find out. Meredy... you're friends are alive... there living somewhere called 'Manhattan'. I don't know why it's called that but they're there so good luck of finding them. Hisui... Someday, you will save the world by becoming their savior. Don't worry about the mistakes you cause... you just need to believe that no matter what... you will be this worlds hero.

And finally, Romeo. You always look up to me, become like me, use fire magic like me... and now, I'm gone. When you started to follow my footsteps, I think that it's time... for a new fire mage. I decided to choose you for taking the mantle of the title 'Salamander' and also, I have something for in a bag. I need you to consume what you find in the bag, you'll see why. You are the new heart and soul of the guild... You must defeat Zeref... You... are the new 'Natsu Dragneel'.

I'm sorry that this have to happen... but this is for you're future... you're beautiful future...

Sincerely,

Natsu Dragneel

When Lucy finished reading the letter, she started to get on her knees and cry which made everyone joined the fray except Romeo, The Four Emperors of Ishgar, and the hooded man. Why would Natsu do this? Did the guild did something wrong that made Natsu left, or something happen to him that cause him to leave the guild.

"Happy do you have the bag that Natsu gave me." said Romeo now serious. Happy nodded and gave him the bag. Romeo took the object out of the bag and was able see it. there was a note and a red lacrima that has a dragon symbol. He started reading the note Natsu left him.

Romeo, the red lacrima is the most rarest in the world. It's a Dragon Gem, it gives the consumer the enhance ability, strength, and magic. It also give you the abilities to self healed, strong senses, and the best of all... you have dragon DNA in you're system. You will able to go to Dragon Force without consuming any ether-nano, and you will never run out of magic. But you can't eat any elements you have, which is fire. You could say that you will become a 4th Generation Dragonslayer... maybe the first 4th Generation Dragonslayer. Well good luck.

When Romeo finished reading the note, he ate the Dragon Gem and was already surging with power. His magic container has now reach to the max and have so much magic he have reach the ranks of the seven dragnslayers in Earthland, he's even stronger than Laxus, but not sure if he is. He started to ran outside of the guild he heard Wendy calling him.

"Romeo, where are you going?" said Wendy still crying.

"I'm going to find Natsu. I'm not just gonna stay here for this shit, we need him and we getting him back!" Romeo answered.

"Romeo right, lets get our Flame Brain back!" Gray added.

"Yeah!" Everyone yelled.

Before they were going to get Natsu, the hooded figure stopped them all and prevent them from getting the 'Savior' member.

"Stop." said the hooded figure.

"Get out of our way buddy." said Laxus while trying to land one punch to knock him, but something surprising happen. The hooded man grabbed Laxus fist and landed three punches on the head, stomach, and back which cause Laxus to fall. Everyone was in shock, but Romeo wasn't fazed by this.

"Get out of our way! Were bringing back our Natsu!" Romeo roared.

"I guess you didn't fully read the letter." The hooded man replied.

"What?" Erza questioned.

"Turn the note around."

Lucy turned the letter around and see more writing from Natsu.

P.S

If you are going to find me don't. Or I'll will do it. If you don't get the memo, I will kill myself. I'm not joking around, I will kill myself. I will be relief from the hell I was living for seven years... GOD DAMN SEVEN YEARS! I WILL FINALLY STOP LIVING WITH THIS NIGHTMARE AND START ANEW! And if you want to prevent it, don't find me.

So, this means that we will never see other until all of you have you're future. I will miss you all... Goodbye...

Everyone stop and realized that Natsu has suffer more than everyone's dark past. But the question is, what is his depression?

"So if you want to keep him alive, let him go." said the hooded man.

"But we are at war with Alvarez. Natsu said he has the power to defeat Zeref." said Makarov.

"Don't worry, I have a team... a team that is stronger than Zeref and the Spriggan Twelve. And they don't use magic." The hooded man replied.

Everyone was shocked by his answer. A team that doesn't use magic? Could this team is strong enough against Alvarez?

"Oh I almost forgot, tell Mavis that when my team kick Alvarez ass, I will keep Zeref and torture him."

Once again but this time, Fairy Tail was in total shocked. How could a hooded man knows about Mavis. He's not even a member.

'What, he knows me?' Mavis thought as she was standing the stage of the guild. Only a member of Fairy Tail could see her, but not the other guilds. But how does the hooded man knows her? The hooded man was about to leave until Romeo called him.

"Wait! Who are you?" said Romeo.

"You can call me Rick. Romeo you should meet with meet around 3:43 pm. I have a offer for you." said Rick and left.

It was a sad day for Fairy Tail. They lost a family member of the guild and will never get to see them again.

Outside the guild

"Amanda, I will be right back. I just found a another recruit for the other project." said Rick.

"Alright sir." Amanda replied.

Wow. that's a lot of things happening to Fairy Tail. If you're wondering that when Fairy Tail will fight Alvarez, it's not going to happen in this story, but don't worry it's going to have it's own story when me and my friend are done with our stories. To be honest, there are going to be a lot of stories that gonna happen so sorry, you have to wait. Don't forget to follow and favorite this story and my buddy's story because the next chapter is gonna be about Kid's friends and his story is helping the 8th chapter. But I have to warned you, there might be spoilers for my friends story so I'll try to not give a lot of details. If you got any questions of this story or the project, review me and my homie. He's trying his best to upload more chapters so support him, I will really appreciate if you support his story. So, See ya later!