Huh, I'm still surprised that this story is already well liked so far. We're only two chapters in as well. I'm happy, but also confuse.
Anyway, in this chapter, Nixxiom and Moocluck will be here. I'm sure at least a few of you know who these are. Or at least the actually versions of them, as the ones in this story are only based off of them. Of course, Nixxiom will be a human here for obvious reasons. Again, sorry if things are slow right now, but it should get more exciting later on. Also, don't worry; I will try to make the background for these two relevant. Their background, or at least how they got their magic and power are somewhat connected to the villains I have planned for this story. Again, things are different from canon here, which includes Natsu's and E.N.D's back-story. You'll see it eventually.
Enjoy, or not, I don't care you all have your opinions. Everything belongs to their respective owners.
Chapter Three: Here's Nixxiom and Moocluck
"Hey Moocluck." An echo like voice was heard as the owner of the voice struck down another dark mage. This person was covered in dark blue armor, which included the giant shoulder pads on him as well. He carried a simple plain sword with him, which he was currently using as well. The only thing that wasn't just armor was the dark blue hood he was wearing. The only visible parts of his face was his mouth and nose, his eyes weren't visible. This person was named Nixxiom.
"Yeah?" Another voice questioned as he launched some sort of dark green fire at another dark mage. This person was wearing red colored robes and a hood that covered his entire face aside from his eyes. There were some spots of green and gray in certain areas, like on the gloves and waist. He didn't seem to have a weapon on him either. This person was named Moocluck.
"Do you ever get the feeling that," Nixxiom started to say as he struck down another dark mage, "None of the bad guys we face are a threat?"
"Well, now that you mention it…" Moocluck begin to reply, but then saw another dark mage trying to get away. "Oh, hold that thought!" The red robed male replied as he launched another green fireball at the dark mage, landing a direct hit as the mage's body fell to the ground, lifeless.
"Hm… anyway, as I was saying. If these dark guilds and bandits want us to take them more seriously, then they shouldn't make themselves so darn easy to beat!" Nixxiom explained to the other male, as the dark blue armored male wanted a challenge from these dark guilds. They didn't notice one of the dark mages get away in the forest.
Speaking of the forest, a certain pink haired fire dragon slayer and warrior were currently traveling through the forest. They may or may not be lost.
"ARGH! Where is the exit to this stupid forest?!" Ragtagg shouted, as he was clearly getting angry from not finding another town.
"Calm down, I'm sure we're almost out." Natsu tried to calm down the warrior. However, Natsu wouldn't admit but he too was getting annoyed that they haven't found a way out of the tree infested area.
"We better be, or else I'll start cutting these stupid tree's down if I have too!" Ragtagg once again shouted.
'Man, and people say I get angry fast.' Natsu thought to himself as the dragon slayer sweat dropped at the sight of the warrior getting more mad.
However, before anything else can be said or thought, the dark mage from earlier came to view. Of course, Natsu and Ragtagg didn't know that this was a dark mage and thought that he could help them out.
"Excuse me," Natsu begin to speak, getting the dark mage's attention. The dark mage was about to say something until…
"Got you, you little piece of crud!" Nixxiom's voice was heard as he charged from the trees and plunged his sword into the dark mage's body, killing him instantly. "*Whew* That's the last dark mage."
"Dang it Nixxiom! I wanted to take him out, I saw him first!" Moocluck shouted at the dark blue armored male as he also came out of the trees as well.
"No, I saw him first!" Nixxiom countered as he took his sword out of the dark mage's body. Before Moocluck could reply however…
"Who the (BEEP) are you?!" Both Natsu and Ragtagg shouted, getting the two's attention. They were just as surprised to see someone else around here that wasn't a bandit or dark mage.
"Who are we? Who are you?!" Moocluck shouted back.
"We asked first!" Natsu shouted back again.
'A FEW MINUTES LATER'
"So you accepted a job to take care of a dark guild here?" Ragtagg asked again, wanting to make sure that the warrior heard right. After the four stopped their four-way shouting competition, they all managed to introduce themselves to each other. Nixxiom and Moocluck also managed to explain why they were out here.
"Yeah, we were low on money, and the town was willing to pay a lot. So we decided to help out." Nixxiom explained to the dragon slayer and the warrior.
"So there's a town nearby then?" Natsu questioned.
"Yeah, we can take you to the town if you want." Moocluck offered them.
"Sure, that sounds nice." The pink haired fire dragon slayer accepted the offer.
"I'm fine with that as well." Ragtagg also accepted, as he was glad that they were about to get out of this stupid forest.
"Hm…" Nixxiom was simply staring at the pink haired male, who noticed the look he was getting from the dark blue armored figure. "I don't know why Natsu, but I feel I've seen you from somewhere before."
"Huh?" Natsu, Ragtagg, and even Moocluck were confused by Nixxiom's words.
"What do you mean? I think we would have remembered if we saw him before." Moocluck told the dark blue armored male, who wasn't listening as he continued to think. Then, like a firework exploding in his head, he now recalled why Natsu looked familiar.
"I remember now! I saw you in a magazine. You're a mage of that one guild Tail Fairy."
"You mean Fairy Tail?" Ragtagg asked him.
"…No I'm pretty sure it was Tail Fairy." Nixxiom responded back, getting Moocluck to sigh from his friend's stupidity.
Natsu however, widen his eyes from hearing that, before a sadden look appeared on his face. This of course got Nixxiom's and Moocluck's attention. Ragtagg stayed silent, as the warrior was already told about what happened.
"I'm… I'm no longer a part of Fairy Tail." Natsu told them.
"Huh? Why? Did something happen?" Moocluck once again asked the pink haired male.
"Not really, I just didn't feel like it was the place for me anymore." Natsu answered him. That wasn't a complete lie; the pink haired male just didn't add the part about how he felt unwanted there.
"Ah, I know what you mean. You stay at a place for a while, but then want to see if you can find better. Don't worry Natsu, I'm sure you'll find a place that will be right for you." Nixxiom replied to him, getting the fire dragon slayer to smile.
"Thanks Nixxiom, that's actually really helpful." Natsu thanked the dark blue armored figure.
"It was? I mean of course it was!" Nixxiom replied, trying to sound like he meant to do that.
"Anyway, let's head back to the town to get our reward Nixxiom. Don't worry, it's not far." Moocluck assured Natsu and Ragtagg.
"Alright!" Natsu exclaimed happily, glad that he and Ragtagg were about to find a place to get more supplies. Also more food, can't forget about food.
'MUCH LATER'
Eventually, the four managed to find the town that Nixxiom and Moocluck took the job from. Both Natsu and Ragtagg went ahead to get more supplies for their journey, while Nixxiom and Moocluck also went to get supplies. Well Moocluck was, Nixxiom was just buying things that looked interesting to him.
The four also decided to get something to eat as well. Let's just say… the four of them may have bankrupted the restaurant they were eating at. Luckily, they had the money for the food.
"Alright, that was good." Natsu told the other three as they got ready to leave the town.
"Yeah, now I don't feel like I'm going to starve." Ragtagg also agreed with the fire dragon slayer.
"Well, I think we're going to head out now." Nixxiom told Natsu and Ragtagg, but before anything else can happen, Natsu began to speak again.
"Nixxiom, Moocluck, where are you two planning on going?" The pink haired mage asked them. This got them to be surprised by the question, before Moocluck spoke.
"Well, we're just heading where the road takes us." The red robed male answered. "Why you ask?" Moocluck questioned as Natsu simply smiled.
"Ragtagg and I are heading that way as well. Why don't we all travel together?" Natsu suggested to the two, getting them off guard from the question.
"Really? You want all of us to travel together?" Nixxiom asked again, wanting to make sure that he heard him right.
"Yeah, it would be fun. What do you say?" Natsu told them, as he's now waiting for an answer.
"I'm fine with traveling together." Ragtagg agreed with Natsu, mainly because that means he can see what Nixxiom and Moocluck are made of when it comes to their power.
Both Nixxiom and Moocluck turned to each other, and they didn't really see a problem with that. They have nothing better to do anyway, so this was fine. They turned back to Natsu, who was still waiting for an answer.
"Alright, you got yourself a deal and two new travel buddies!" Nixxiom answered Natsu.
"Great!" Natsu cheered happily. He didn't really know why he was willing to trust them already, but he had a feeling that these two are trustworthy.
"You two better not touch my stuff though." Moocluck warned them.
"Don't touch my stuff either and we'll be good." Ragtagg responded back, as Moocluck seemed alright with that answer.
The four travelers then left the town to continue their journey.
Alright, there's that chapter. Again, sorry if things are a bit boring right now. Things will get better in a few chapters, hopefully.
See you all next time, whenever that will be.
Next time: Matty is in the house!