Hello and welcome to the next installment of Only Time Can Heal a Dragons Heart, I am trying a process to post, and I hope it works, and if it doesn't then you couldn't read this. I am very sorry for the lack of chapters, I have been busy lately, and while I will most likely never get back to the point where I could post every day, I will try to post once a week for each story. Now let's get us a story going shall we. And a little question, would you rather Natsu call Ultear Ul or Ult.
"Speech"
'Thoughts'
I don't own Fairy Tail, but I do own my original plot and OC'S.
Chapter 12: Origins Pt.1
Natsu didn't stay In Feiran any longer than he had to, even though it was the home of Igneel and his Mother's homeland, he didn't feel comfortable here, he couldn't explain why, he knew he should feel comfortable here, but he just wasn't. So as soon as he had thanked the smiths for their mild generosity and the towns people for their hospitality, he searched for the portal that led him in. He recited the chant and stepped through.
Natsu emerged into the usual hall, he could hear the sounds of the guild echoing through the halls.
'That chant is getting a little annoying having to recite that every time I want to get back on the ship' Natsu thought to himself.
'Just bear with it child, at least you don't have to find your way back on foot, or worse, by vehicle' Duran started to laugh at his own calling out of the Dragon Slayer's Weakness.
Natsu found his way through the halls to the main, it was getting easier and easier to find his way around the place.
As Natsu emerged into the large room, and people did their usual glances towards him as they turned their heads back to what they were doing, their necks almost suffered whiplash, everyone shot their glances back at the dragon slayer, now noticing his new attire, along with the small dragon resting on his shoulder.
"Holy shit" came from many members in the hall.
"Hot damn, talk about style change" came from Rustyrose.
"Is that a fucking dragon on his shoulder" came from Zancrow.
At this point people were surrounding him, inspecting his new armor, Natsu was rather uncomfortable with all of these people digging around his clothes, but his ego overpowered his discomfort.
'They're just checking out the now coolest looking person in here' Natsu thought with a massive grin, he imagined himself on top of a mountain peak, with several beautiful women at his feet, in nothing but fur clothes.
"Damn Natsu, you look badass" said Ren.
"Thanks Ren, this is the reason I was gone for those days"
"Even though you were getting some new stuff, you could have let me know you would be gone for that time, I was starting to get worried about you" Said Ultear emerging from the crowd.
"Sorry about that Ultear, I was kind far away, I couldn't have contacted you if I wanted to" Natsu said as he scratched the back of his head, with a goofy smile.
"Just where were you exactly?" Ultear asked.
"I'll tell you later, but for now I'd like a drink,"
"I think I'll join you" Said Ultear.
"Wait before you go Natsu, can you tell us why there's a dragon on your shoulder?"
"Well, technically it's a drake, and I summoned it, it's my familiar, I'm gonna raise it, it should grow quickly, but like I said it's a drake, so it won't get to the size of a dragon, but it will get pretty big."
Everyone just stared in awe at Natsu, who was now, officially dressed like a badass.
As Natsu and Ultear walked towards the bar, they could hear Zancrow whine.
"How come he gets a little pet, I want something to raise" Zancrow whined as he took his seat back at his usual table.
"Don't worry Demi-fag (wink-wink), you'd probably just kill it in a matter of hours" Natsu said not even bothering to turn away from his new drink. Everyone just nodded vigorously in agreement.
"You guys are jerks" Zancrow muttered, but not quite enough, everyone erupted in laughter.
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It was now mid-day, Natsu decided that he had had enough drinking a while ago, so he decided just to chat it out with the guild members. Mainly including Ren and Rel, while also trying to pry a few words out of Keiron, who mainly just grunted at his questions. Natsu knew that he could talk, he had seen Keiran talking with Rel and Ren a while ago. Noticing Natsu's actions, Rel pulled him off to the side.
"Don't worry Natsu, Kei only talks with people he knows well and trusts, and that mainly includes, Me, my brother and Kiena, I think he trusts us because we arrived just after him, so before he had time to put of his wall, we infiltrated it and befriended him, and Keina was the first person here to talk to him, and treat him kindly, at first nobody talked to him, because of, you know, but Keina did, and after she did, everyone opened up as well. If you just let him get to know you better, I'm sure he'll open up right away, he's actually quite the talker." Rel giggled after her seemingly long but meaningful explanation of the processes of Keiron.
"Well if I need to bond with him, then I know just the way" Natsu said before he stood up and fist pumped the air.
"How" she asked simple.
But Natsu seemed to ignore her, he just walked up to said man-bear.
"Hey Keiran, how about we fight, for one it can help us bond, but more importantly, I'm dying to see how well you fight" Natsu said with a massive smile on his face, Rel sweat dropped while Keiran only looked at him with a confused look, (Just imagine the look on a were-bear face, as well as other ways I describe him).
"Just trust me, a friendly duel can solve any problem." Natsu reassured him.
Keiran simply nodded and stood up, now towering over Natsu, but Natsu didn't even seem to notice the height difference.
Keiran led the way to the gyms, and then into the gym designated for brawls and duels.
'Finally get to see what those machines do' Natsu thought to himself, looking at the massive machines on the walls.
Natsu stepped into the ring along with Keiran, quite the crowd has gathered, all of the mages that were in the guild at the time along with a few of the regular soldiers/grunts.
'The grunts have a separate hall and quarters' Dur seemed to read his mind, (wonder how that's possible)
"Come on Kei, show em what you can do!" Screamed Rel.
"Fuck yeah Keiron, show me some of that bear style!" Screamed Ren.
Most of the others cheered at Natsu, not really motivating, they just wanted to see how he fights, Ren and Rel were the only ones that cheered for Keiran, since he only really talks to them.
Natsu dropped into his fighting stance and lit his fists aflame, deciding not to use his swords when he was fighting allies. Keiran dropped into a bestial stance, very low to the ground, one arm up and open, baring his claws, while the other hand supported him, his fangs bared, his eyes glowing, he looked angry, but Natsu didn't sense any anger coming from him.
Not wanting to wait any longer, Natsu charged at Keiran, and pulled back his flaming fist.
Fire Dragons Iron Fist! Natsu roared as he swung his fist, but Keiran caught his fist, not without consequence, Natsu could feel that his fist caused some damage to the man-bears fist, but Keiron's face showed no sign of pain.
Keiran then, using his grip on Natsu's still flaming fist, threw him to the other side of the ring.
Were Beast Art: Elemental Claws: Ice Blades! Keiron's claws extended and turned to a dark blue shade of ice, and started to glow, Keiron lunged at Natsu and slashed at Natsu's chest, but Natsu back stepped, barely missing the attack.
Not letting a moments rest, Natsu inhaled deeply.
Fire Dragons Roar! Natsu screamed/exhaled a torrent of flames but Keiron acted fast.
Elemental Switch: Earth Claws! Were Beast Art: Earth Claws: Bear's Savage Onslaught! Keiron's claws turned into earth and Keiron launched into a relentless chain of attacks. Natsu was able to dodge most of them, but several met their mark and, while not causing any major damage, the claws did cause Natsu a lot of pain.
'He's holding back,' Durak said, he'd been analyzing the fight.
'I was thinking the same thing but I don't know why,' Natsu responded while dodging another one of Keiron's attacks.
'You can tell he's only using non-lethal attacks, probably not even at their full strength, his type of magic is best when unrestrained, I bet when he lets loose, his human side is buried in his subconscious while his animal instincts take over. A lot like you, if you learn how to bring out your Drakogan nature you will probably fight a lot like him.'
'We're talking about that later'
Needing to break up this seemingly endless onslaught of attacks, Natsu lit himself on fire and caused the flames to explode outwards, catching Keiron offgaurd as the flames consumed him.
Keiron retreated out of the flames, and got into a different stance, still animalistic in nature, still low to the ground but not as low as the previously used one. Both hands extended behind himself with hands open, as he prepared his next attack.
Were Beast Art: Brother Bear's Call: Undying Family! Then Keiron slammed his palm to the ground and what Natsu could only describe as a dark light, shone, then as the light faded, two spectral bears (normal bears) appeared. They charged at Natsu, both massive ghostly forms barreled towards him, one fell in behind the other, while Keiron started his charge behind his spectral summons.
As the leading bear came up upon Natsu, It raised its body, still using its forward momentum, and crashed its paws into Natsu's chest sending him rolling to the edge of the ring. Then the bear dissipated.
The next bear increased his speed towards Natsu and lowered its head close to the ground, it opened its jaw around Natsu's chest, biting down but not too hard, just enough to cause him pain, and flung him into the air before it as well, dissipated.
As Natsu reached the top of his descent, he was still unable to move.
'Son of a bitch this guy's good' Natsu thought to himself.
Keiron jumped up to meet Natsu's height and brought his hands together and slammed them into Natsu's chest, breaking several ribs, that were already damaged.
Natsu fell towards the ground and slammed into the matt. Keiron landed a few feet away, deactivating his spell, he came over and kneeled next to Natsu.
"Sorry there, I didn't mean to break any of your ribs, I might have gotten a little carried away," then what Natsu could only describe as a bear chuckle, Keiron apparently just laughed.
"I like you, Natsu was it? You remind me of myself when you were fighting."
"Yeah, I like your style, but I do have a few questions." Natsu admitted.
"Well, first you need to be healed, then I'll answer any questions you have, so long as I get some in return."
"Keina!" Keiron called out into the crowd
Said barmaid emerged from the crowd and approached Natus, followed by a Ultear and a few other people, including Ren, Rel, and Zancrow.
As Keina was healing Natsu, Zancrow was mocking Natsu, calling him weak, even though Zancrow wouldn't have fared better.
Ultear was holding back a smile, at seeing how the usually confident Dragon Slayer had just been beaten, even though she knew he couldn't have won.
As soon as Natsu was fully healed, and the crowd had dispersed, Natsu sat up.
"So about my questions" Natsu said as he turned towards Keiron.
"Ask away" Keiron said with a wave of his hands.
"How exactly did you get your magic powers?"
"Ah yes, I knew that one would be asked, when Rel asked I didn't answer then, but seeing as now I have an enclosed group of people I trust, and for some reason Zancrow is here, but I don't really mind him, I guess I can tell you all."
"It all started when I was a child, I was like any other human child, a human body, human parents, and everything, but my parents were killed when I was very small and I was lost in the forest."
Flashback
A small child no older than the age of 6 was wondering through a forest, he was all scratched up, blood stains on his clothes, it was a mix of his own and someone else's blood.
His cheeks were stained with tears, he had just gone through some trauma.
"Mommy" the boy cried out, not to a specific person, just out to the world. He was grieving. Grieving in a way any toddler would, with tears, but his tears were dry.
His parents were dead, recently murdered, right in front of him, he had escaped whatever had ended his parent's lives.
He was stumbling about, then he tripped over a root, and he rolled down a small hill, he stared up at the sky, he was long since out of tears.
The stars were out, and the moon was bright, it was very big on this night. But the light was strange, it was comforting, not in a way that a mother comforts a child, it just made him aware, of all of his immediate surroundings, he could hear the small critters nearby, he could hear the wind.
Then there was a flash, a flash from the moon itself, and suddenly, the boy could hear voices instead of chirping and squattering, (Animal noise?). Small, simple conversations going on around him, but he paid them no attention, his senses were fixed on an approaching animal, something large. It was very close, but he wasn't scared, not that he was fearless, he just didn't care about being afraid.
Then a large figure appeared in his vision, looking down at him. This figure was a large bear.
"Why do you cry little one" The bear asked in a motherly voice.
"But im not crying" The boy said confused.
"But you were, my kind have been watching you ever since you stepped into our territory. Why were you crying?"
"Some men, attacked my parents, and they killed both of them, along with my sister."
"The tyranny of human kind is sickening, but you are uncorrupted, you have yet to become that which my kind and all of Nature has grown to hate, sure there are a few of your kind which have chosen a path of goodness, but still. Come with me child, and live among us, you do not have to learn to hate them as we do, but we ask of you to purge all of the evil that would intend to destroy that of what we call home."
"Live with bears?"
"Not just any bears, for the race of bears that reside in this forest, are an ancient race of bears, the guardians of this forest, we are magical, and I know that this sounds like some story book you may have been read to, but believe me dear boy, this is all reality."
"Well, okay I guess, I guess I need someone to look after me"
"Right you are child, and while you are part of our family, no creature that resides In this forest shall bring any harm to you. You have already been blessed with the were mark, you only need to be imprinted to be an official part of the family."
Then the bear leaned down and pressed its nose against the boys forehead in between the boys eyes, and when she lifted her head and the boy opened his eyes, his eyes were now a blue-ish green, before they had been brown, now they matched the bears eyes that stood before him.
"Now get up child and follow me," she said, the boy got up and walked along with here, grasping the fur of her front left leg.
"What is your name child?"
"Jacob"
"What a strange name for a Japanese boy, well we'll have to give you a new one wont we,"
"Like what?"
"Keiron, in our language that means savior, as we hope that you shall save our kind from the inevitable destruction of our forests, just to further the progress of that of mankind, and my name is Kuma, mother of the Bears" (A/K Kuma is Bear in Japanese)
"Well, ok then, Keiron it is"
Flashback End
"So that's how you got your name and your powers, but what happened next?" Asked Natsu, fully enveloped in the story.
"Well I was raised by the bears, they became my family, I lived with Kuma and a few other bears in our cave, my eldest brother, Kon, my eldest sister, Kah, and the cub of the group, who became my greatest friend, Koda" (Brother Bear reference)
"I stayed with them for several years, until…"
"Until what Kei?" Rel asked.
"Until, my family were slaughtered, by hunters, I was out, searching for some food, and came up empty handed, I had been hunting for many hours, it was nighttime by now, I did not wish to meet the bad side of mother whenever I came back without any food, and I only ever seemed to catch something when I had Koda hunting with me. But as I returned to our cave, there were hunters everywhere, so many of them, there were bodies of bears around them everywhere, all dead, If I had to guess, I'd say that the entire bear population of the forest were there. In the center of everything was my mother. How they managed to kill her, as well as every other member of my family I have no idea, all I know is that I lost it, I screamed into the sky, then I remember the moon turning a dark purple, and I remember pain, but that pain was masked by all the rage, I remember growing, and changing, I turned into what I am now, and then…"
"Then what?" Ren asked.
"Then… I slaughtered them all, I tore them apart, their blood was everywhere, and I remember standing in the middle of all the corpses, then the moon flashed, just like it did the first night I met Kuma, and all of the bodies of my family started to glow, their flesh dissipated into dust and all that was left were spectral images of what were my family, but these ghosts were alive, and then my mother came up to me, she didn't say anything, she just looked at me sadly, and then she faded, but she, as well as the rest, of my family, were absorbed into me. They became a part of me, and now I can summon them like I did in battle earlier, and I stayed like this, I don't know why this happened or why im still like this, I don't even remember how I ended up here really."
"Shit son, I never knew you had such a tragic back story, I'm sorry man" Zancrow said.
"You have us now, and we'll never leave" Ultear said as she grabbed the shoulder of Keiron, who was now looking a little sad.
"Were Nakama now, and Nakama are forever" Natsu said as he grabbed his other shoulder.
Then Ren and Rel tackled into his chest in a hug,
"Thanks guys" was all he said before he stood up, with Ren and Rel still hanging there.
"So, now that I've told you my story, let's find out about you shall we."
There you have it, chap 12. Chap 13 will be out soon enough, I plan to get back on schedule, and I will try to do at least 2 chapters a week. For whatever stories. I am very sorry to have been gone, but it prides me to see that people want me to continue my stories. Now that's all for now, see you next time in Part 2 of Origins. Where we will see a fight between Natsu, and Ren and Rel as well as their backstory.
