I am grateful for the people following and favoring my story, it means a lot to me. Now here are some things, Natsu will act and talk differently. He is a not in character and smarter, as well as stronger. Not like god-like or whatever, because I will be explaining things in the story. That are his weakness if you would like to know before then, just pm me and I will share. As long as you don't mind some spoilers. That is all now, back to the story.
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Natsu wasn't fazed by the glare, as he looked back at Bora. Erza, Lucy, and Happy could sense the tension rise in the atmosphere and decided to let Natsu handle the male that was rising to his feet. Bora moved himself up onto his two feet as his legs slightly shock, having trouble keeping the man up. Natsu didn't need to look at Bora's legs to know that they were shaking. The blow Natsu delivered was enough to make the man struggle as he stood on his legs. Natsu watched as Bora went into a stance as magical energy began to build up around him, eventually, a purple magic circle appeared underneath Bora. The man lifted one hand aimed at Natsu, as energy that mimicked the color of purple started growing from the center of Bora's palm until it transformed into a purple sphere.
"You! You caused all of this! If you weren't here then I would be selling two valuable slaves! Die! Hells Wraith!"
The purple sphere launched itself at Natsu, the younger male raised a brow as he saw it was a fire spell. Erza and Happy were expecting their guildmate to eat the fire based attack, while Lucy was thinking he would take the attack. As if it was nothing, since she saw it before, numerous times. Lucy expectancy won as she witnesses Natsu take the attack like nothing. A huge wave of flames engulfed Natsu, while everyone casually watches it all go down. Bora grew a confident smirk as the younger male was intending to take his attack and watched as it hit Natsu. Then grew a confident smirk as the younger male was engulfed in flames but one thought raised into' his mind.
'Why isn't he screaming in pain?' Bora thought.
Eventually, the flames died down and Natsu was staring at the face of a shocked Bora. He took a step forward as Bora went one back. This would be the only one time Bora would move back, as Natsu suddenly teleported in front of Bora. Lucy and her group watched as Natsu used one hand to grab Bora's face before, picking the man up and slamming him back down head first into the ships wooden floor. The impact was so strong that the ship's wooden floor snapped and broke apart. As the wood spiked upwards around Bora's head, before Natsu would rise up. His eyes shifted back down to look at Bora, who appeared to be knocked out, the younger male raised his left leg up. Then brought it down swiftly onto Bora's back and Erza watched this with wide eyes. She saw Bora being kicked through the floor of the ship to the bottom of the boat. Natsu looked back at them both with carefree eyes.
"Better defense next time, Lucy but you handled yourself fairly well. Let's get our reward." He stated.
"We came and did most of the work, Natsu let us split it." Erza countered.
"No, offense but me and Lucy would have been fine without your help." Natsu stood up against Erza.
Erza glared at Natsu and seemed to focus on him heavily with it, like she would kill him. As Lucy gave an 'eep' from how much killer intent, Erza was letting out and she moved a few feet away from the red head. Natsu looked at Erza, this time he looked visibly distressed and slightly scared of the young woman. Happy grew a grin as large as snow as the feline saw the bead of sweat on Natsu's head.
"I think you forgot, who is still in charge. Now, what was that!? Natsu?" Erza asked with a pleasant but deadly tone in her voice.
"I was just going to re-phrase your opinion on this matter, it is a wonderful idea to share the money with you, Lucy and Happy. As a job well done, how about I treat you to full strawberry cheesecake." Natsu responded to calm the angry Erza.
This immediately calmed Erza after she heard about her precious Strawberry Cheesecake. The killer intent dropped as did her glare instantly before smiling happily. As she grabbed Natsu's arm and decided to drag, well Natsu he walked back to the Guild Hall. However, they were all still on a ship in the middle of the ocean with criminals. Natsu looked at Erza's face of pure bliss and decided to tease her.
"Erza, I know you love your husband and you two can do the deed but wait till you get home."
Lucy went weak in the legs and hugged Happy in fear as did the blue flying cat. What was Natsu thinking!? He was teasing Erza about sex with a cake! She is an S-Class Wizard, who can destroy anyone she could!' Lucy thought.
Erza seeming to get Natsu's words went into a blushing mess that covered a good portion of her face.
"I-I-I no! That isn't even! W-What!?" Erza responded in shock and embarrassment.
Natsu started laughing in pure enjoyment. The reaction from Erza was gold and he found himself clenching his stomach. Eventually the embarrassment she felt morphed to anger at Natsu's use of slightly inappropriate words and setting a bad example for Happy. She clenched her fist in fury before, lunging herself at Natsu. A fist raised to hit or in her case punish Natsu for his teasing stunt. She threw the punch at a laughing Natsu but what happened shocked her. The young man moved to the side, as to make the angry red head miss her mark by a mile. She saw the brown floor board of the ship and closed her eyes. Erza knew full well that she would slam face first into the structure. However, it never came the stinging sensation never came and [G17] decided to take a chance. As her eyes slowly opened up in order to see that her face was mere inches from the floor. Then she could feel someone holding her up by the back of her armor, and looked to see Natsu keeping her up. He looked back at her, before setting Erza on her own feet and releasing her.
"Thank you.' She responded.
Natsu nodded before glancing slightly at the side and then back at Erza.
"You have gotten more be-be-beautiful over the years...so..it would be a shame if it was ruined." Natsu shuttered as his face became slightly red at his words.
Erza more ever had a drastic reaction, being more flustered than Natsu. Her cheeks grew a healthy hue of red before punching Natsu in the head. In his response, he took the blow before turning around to look at anywhere but Erza.
"Idiot!" She shouted.
The young woman gave a huff and quickly turned the other way, Lucy and Happy were the unnoticed audiences. As the two saw everything go down. Happy grew a knowing smirk as his cat tail began to wag and a knowing expression came onto his face. It seemed his father figure still has some feelings for ] Erza but as events re-occurred in his mind. Lucy watched as Happy's tail slowed before dropping down and his face grew a seldom look.
'What was that about?' Lucy thought.
Lucy meant a mental note to ask Happy about his behavior at a later date. Right now, they still had a job but before she could do anything. Natsu got over himself and took the lead again. As his demeanor grew to a serious one.
"Alright! Let's get back to work, we still have a job to finish." Natsu ordered to the three.
After giving Bora and his gang to the authorities as well as saving the ship full of would be slaves. The group of four would head to Fairy Tail. To Erza's surprise, Natsu easily agreed to go back and thanked the Saints for his rather easy agreement. That and Erza learned that Lucy wanted to join Fairy Tail, which made it all the better. Since the guild would be overjoyed immensely by Natsu's return and Lucy joining.
It was another day at the Guild Hall people were at their tables or at the counter tops sit-ins. Some were looking at the job bulletin board in order to seek payment or increase their strength. They were all expecting the rinse and repeat of their typical day. Then there was the bursting of the doors and everyone looked over to see Erza. The redhead was smiling! She never smiled! Something good must have happened as she stood staring at all of them. Her face screamed joy and bliss. Then the group of people watched as Erza stepped aside and turn to her side.
"Everyone, I have amazing news! Natsu has returned!" Erza shouted with a proud-filled voice.
Just then, Natsu walked through the doors and everyone saw him. There were mixed reactions as to some couldn't believe he was here in the flesh. Every search they did, every time they looked for him. He was never found nor ever heard from. It was like he had actually died mysteriously. Some guild members began to shed tears of joy at the fact. Natsu wasn't dead and that Erza finally found him. Then Natsu looked at the crowd in front of him staring at him. In shock, disbelief, sorrow, joy or some other emotion.
"I am back everyone, I am back here at Fairy Tail but I need to talk to Gramps Privately," Natsu said.
Natsu seemed to dismiss everyone as he scanned the guild hall until he found the person he wanted. The old man he found hadn't changed a bit, aside from his clothes. He still had the gray patches of hair on the side of his head, a gray mustache, and black colored eyes. The man didn't grow at all and was still very short to the point. Natsu had to look down at a pretty good angle. Natsu saw that the elderly man was wearing a white fur coat and a blue button up vest underneath it. As there was a yellow shirt under the vest before one could see his blue pants and brown shoes.
"It's Master Makarov!" Erza corrected Natsu.
Natsu gave a dismissive wave of his hand at Erza and looked at Makarov. The old man was still crying but wiped his tears away. Makarov held his eyes closed for a few quick moments before opening them. He still was looking at Natsu who was staring down at him. Makarov felt something off about Natsu, his magical power was low and so was his container. It"s like he never used his magical assets, but a sense of physical prowess was the main force. He could feel it ooze from the boy.
"Master Makarov, I need to speak with you privately. Let's go to your office." Natsu res-stated his statement from earlier.
Erza noticed the edge in Natsu's voice about saying 'Master' it's as if he despised calling Makarov, Master. Makarov seemed to snap from his shocked state in order to answer Natsu's statement.
"Yes, come along Natsu." Makarov complied.
The two of them went up the stairs and into the office. When the door closed Lucy and Happy entered seeming to be forgotten by those around them. However, since it was so quiet in the Guild Hall that the pair remained quiet and reluctant to speak. They watched as a young man with raven colored hair, black colored eyes wearing a white t-shirt with black pants, walked up to Erza. This received the redhead's attention, and she looked at him.
"Yes, what is it Gray?" Erza asked.
"Is that Natsu? The real Natsu?" The young man known as Gray asked.
Erza gave a nod in confirmation, everyone took her word for it and before long. Cheers and Sobs of joy erupt from within everyone. Erza was in a death hug by several people, whowere giving her praise and congratulations. Screams of bliss erupted through the halls, people ordered more drinks, some openly sobbed like never before and the reaction was far from speechless for Lucy. She stayed silent as she watched the transaction go on for some time. A woman with long silver colored hair and crystal blue eyes noticed Lucy standing in the middle of the guild hall. She went up to her, this caused Lucy to look in her direction acknowledging her presence. Lucy saw the woman approaching her, this allowed her to see that she wore a long pink colored dress and black high heels. She had crystal blue eyes and long silver colored hair. Lucy recognized her as Mirajane the most popular model in Fiore in the Sorcerer Weekly grew stars of admiration as Mirajane stood in front of her, with a kind smile and made eye contact with Lucy.
I can't believe it's actually The Mirajane! It's an honor to meet you." Lucy quickly said in a rush.
Mirajane gave a small giggle at Lucy.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, sorry what is your name?" Mirajane asked.
"Lucy, it's Lucy." She answered.
"Well, it 's a pleasure to meet you, Lucy what are you doing here?" Mirajane questioned Lucy's presence.
Happy finally made himself known by popping into the conversation.
"Lucy wants to join Fairy Tail." Happy answered.
Mirajane grew a brighter smile at the news. Lucy watched as she left the pair and came back with a guild stamp in hand. Lucy could feel the cheerful aura coming off on Mirajane.
"Where would you like the stamp and what color?" Mirajane asked cheerfully.
Lucy offered her left hand to Mirajane already knowing, where she would put the guild mark.
"On my left hand and the color will be pink." She answered.
Mirajane nodded before adjusting the color on the stamp machine, then putting the object onto Lucy's hand. Lucy watched as a sudden light came from the stamp and Mirajane pulled it away. Her eyes widen when she could see the pink colored Fairy Tail guild mark on her hand.
"Hey, Guys! We just got a new member! Let's Welcome Lucy to the Guild The Fairy Tail way!' Mirajane shouted with passion.
"Huh, about time you joined the guild weirdo." Natsu stated.
Lucy shifted her eyes up to see Natsu leaning on the railing of the second floor. He was looking in her general direction, everyone stopped as well. It looked like Natsu was done talking to Master Makarov but the Master was nowhere to be seen. Gray was the first to make the move, breaking the silence. He lunged directly at Natsu, fury in his eyes. Natsu raised a brow at Gray who was speeding towards him through the air. The young man gave a sign of disappointment before blocking the punch that Gray threw. Gray had wide eyes as Natsu stopped his punch, then gripped his fist. Natsu swigged Gray to the right by his arm then released him. Gray was stunned as he slammed into a wall. Everyone stood smacked jawed as Natsu easily dealt with Gray.
"Please wait till after we are done partying, after all, we have a new member to greet." Natsu instructed.
Now disbelief was evident on their faces. Natsu thinking instead of picking a fight with Gray, what happened to the Natsu they used to know? Erza nor Lucy was surprised since they both knew Natsu or knew he had changed. Gray fell to the ground with a thud. Gray got up tp his feet to stare at him.
'He was so fast! How could he have gotten so much stronger than me!?" He thought in disbelief.
Soon everyone got over the event that played out in front of them, did they give a roar. The guild was thrown into a partying mess. Left and right people hollered while drinking beer. Natsu watched this all go down before chuckling to himself. He was content with just watching them fight the other or drink like no tomorrow.
Natsu decided to leave the second story floor. He jumped to the first floor and dodged the fighting masses to get to the bar counter. He sat on a stool at the bar counter, soon joined by Erza. The woman looked at him, as did he and silence filled the two. It was as almost as if they didn't want to speak with other. Mirajane, who was behind the counter gave a sign as the two didn't want to speak with other. It seems that the two were not going to talk out their problems. However, Mirajane saw Natsu looked at her with a piercing gaze. Natsu sensed Mirajane was using transformation magic. It would not have bothered him at all. If she was in her true form and decided to take care of her act.
"Mirajane, care to step outside with me?" Natsu ordered then questioned her.
The woman eyes widened before quickly returning to normal and gave a nod.
'Did he see through my magic but how?' She thought.
Erza watched in complete silence as Natsu and Mirajane walked outside of the hall and away from the oblivious partying guildmates. Lucy walked up to Erza with Happy not too far behind. Lucy sat on the bar stool next to Erza, while Happy sat in Lucy's lap.
"Where did Natsu and Mirajane go?" Lucy asked.
"They didn't say much but it was enough to make Mirajane spooked. They are probably settling things outside." Erza answered.
"Speaking of settling things, what happened between you and Natsu?" Lucy asked.
Erza looked at Lucy debating whetheror not to tell her, it didn't matter. The blonde would find out sooner or later. The redhead gave a sign before looking Lucy in the eyes.
"Five years ago, Natsu confessed to me and I rejected him but I was too harsh. I told him that he was being irrational, an idiot. I exploded at him for no reason. I was the idiot that day, I should apologize." Erza answered shamefully.
Lucy resisted herself from slapping Erza but decided to not start a fight with her.
"Well, Natsu is forgiving but hard to get his trust back, I have also experienced handfuls with that one. I can't blame you there but a harsh over the top rejection. I don't think that is necessary, just keep your head up. I know you two will settle things soon." Lucy said somewhat sternly.
Erza in return responded with a weak nod before seeing the Master hop onto the bar counter. He crossed his arms and legs before shutting his eyes. He seemed to be In deep thought, before opening his eyes. He moved his head to look at Erza.
"Have you seen, Natsu?" He asked.
"Aye, he went outside with Mirajane earlier." Happy answered for the redhead.
Makarov gave a nod seeking his answer.
"Well if he comes to you lot first, tell him he can stay in the guild." Makarov informed the trio.
They all had confused faces but didn't question it, as it was the Master of Fairy Tail.
Outside of the Guild Hall.
Natsu and Mirajane were standing behind the Guild Hall on the sandy lakeside ground. Behind them was a beautiful lake filled with water. The duo was looking at the other, more Natsu than Mirajane. As the woman was looking down to the ground periodically and her arm was held by her right hand.
"Drop your transformation magic, I know your hiding something." Natsu stated.
Mirajane seemed to stay still and silent, not wanting to comply with Natsu's order. Eventually, she complied and dropped her transformation. Instead of the model build that was greeted to Lucy. Now stood a very thin looking woman, scars of cuts were evident on her wrist. Her once life filled eyes were now lifeless and dead. She was slumped over and her youthfulness was all but gone. Natsu took a look over to see how bad the damage was done. He gave a sign and shock his head.
"It will take a few months but if done properly, you should look like your transformation self. Now, what happened?" Natsu asked.
Mirajane bites her lip before shifting her gaze to the side.
"I lost Lissanna and then I felt like I failed her by not protecting you. We thought you died Natsu." Mirajane informed him.
"Yeah, I would not blame you. I disappeared for far too long. For that, I apologize." Natsu answered.
Mirajane didn't say or do anything she was stuck between the truth and herself. Mirajane listened to Natsu's words beforehand. She had a chance to fix herself upright and move forward or stay here. The life she was living a lie from everyone.
"Can you help me recover from this old self, the person I am now?" Mirajane asked.
Natsu looked into her eyes trying to see if she had the spirit to move onwards from her darkness. He saw the burning fire in her eyes. Natsu would give her the chance.
"Yeah, now listen well because I am going to tell you this once. Leave you bartending job to me starting today until this weekends. Each week we will alternate until your body goes back like it should be. During the weeks your off, relax and do some soul searching. I suggest you eat slightly more than you would eat on a daily basis. At the end of the week. We will hold a therapy session." Natsu informed her.
Mirajane grew wide-eyed at the loss of her bartending job, it was her only way of making an income. She needed that position.
"I will give my share to you so don't worry about it." Natsu washed away her fears.
Mirajane gave a breath of relief and like what Natsu told her. The woman headed home to let Natsu take care of her job until the end of the week.
End of this chapter.
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Audience: Death! Death!