"Fire Dragon Iron Fist!" Natsu yelled as he made contact with the ice demon Bael. Once he did, the demon's form was revealed. It was a gigantic demon with two spiral horns, razor sharp teeth, long claws, a tail with a blade on the tip, and from the back two antennas that have what looks like two women that glow an eerie red that the mayor said was how it lured travelers and either led them to fall off a cliff or it killed them.
"Damn! This is not going to be easy." Natsu said as he lit his two fists on fire.
'Please Natsu! Don't do anything rash!' The blonde genie made telepathic contact with Natsu and he heard her concern.
"Don't woory Luce. I won't die. I won't lose to this bastard. The one who hurt you!" Natsu charged in again and hit him with several attacks.
"Fire Dragon's Roar! Wing Attack! Dragon Claw! Crush Fang!" His attacks only managed to deal some damage but had not much effect.
"Ha! That was nothing!"
"Oh yeah?! How about this? Fire Dragon Slayer Secret Technique: Crimson Exploding Flame Blade!" Natsu swung both his arms which made a vortex of flames hit Bael. It proved to be effective at first but to Natsu's surprise, it was still standing, laughing at him.
"Is that the best you can do? Let me show you how to attack. With my Ice Devil Slayer Magic! Ice Devil's Blade Blizzard!" Bael swung his arm and out came ice blades that made several cuts on Natsu's body. The fire mage was able to withstand the attack but could barely stand up, his arms and legs were bleeding.
"Still standing HUH? Then take this!" Bael started punching Natsu towards the ground several times until he slashed his chest with his demonic claws that left an x-shaped scar.
"AHH!" Natsu yelled as he fell to the ground. Lucy at this point was crying, afraid that he will die because of her.
'Natsu!'
"It's okay Luce. I'm fine." He said while trying to stand up in a fighting position.
'No you're not!'
"Yes I am. I told you I would protect you!"
'Please Natsu. I don't want you to get hurt because of me. Just let me give myself up so that you can-'
"NO! I won't do that! I said I would protect you! Giving you up is not an option! I'm not letting that bastard take you away from me!"At that moment, Natsu felt a purge of power resonating inside him. His need to protect Lucy was so strong that the power of his Fire Dragon Slayer Magic allowed him to activate his most powerful technique. The technique to become part dragon. Flames surrounded him until Natsu was done being dragonized. He had two big wings, a tail that was wrapped in flames, dragon scales were on most parts of his body, his hands and feet were now dragon claws, and two horns appeared on his head. Bael and Lucy were surprised to see the transformed fire mage.
"Now then, let me show how powerful I am Bael!" Natsu, flying towards Bael at in incredible speed, punched him several times, making the ice demon fall on his back.
"Not bad. But let's if you can handle this! Ice Demon's Bellow!" A vortex of snow and ice came from Bael's mouth, aiming for the fire mage.
"Fire Dragon's Roar!" Natsu countered Bael with his own attack. Of course, Bael had no chance since the snow and ice melted and Natsu's roar critically injured him.
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"All right. It's time I ended this!" That was when Natsu grabbed his tail and threw him into the air.
"Now you'll pay for what you've done! Fire Dragon Slayer Secret Technique: Crimson Phoenix Blade!" Natsu charged at Bael with all his might, striking him in the chest and then delivering the final blow.
"Fire Dragon: Erupting Inferno Barrage!" Natsu attacked his with several punches while Bael was plummeting from the sky to the ground.
'Gotta go faster!' Natsu's punching speed increased as he struck Bael so hard that blood was spewing. Eventually Bael hit the ground after Natsu hit with one final blow of his burning fist, creating a crater in the ground. The ice demon lay on the ground, defeated by the fire mage.
Song Ends
Natsu returned to normal, also falling down to the snow filled ground. With the last of his energy, he smiled, knowing that he beat Bael and protected Lucy.
~Hours later at the Fairy Tail Guild Infirmary~
Natsu woke up to find his blonde beauty sleeping on a chair, near his lap. He smiled and patted her head, happy that she was okay. The blonde genie woke up from this and started tearing up.
"Natsu…" She said before hugging him. Natsu could tell that she's been worried sick about him. He returned her hug while stroking her back, letting her know that he was alright.
"Luce. I told you I would be okay." He said while kissing her forehead. The blonde genie just looked at him with tears in her eyes. Before Natsu could say anything else, she kissed him. Hard. Natsu of course kissed her back. The two enjoyed the kiss as they made it into a hot make out session. They would have enjoyed it more if Cana hadn't interrupted them and took a picture. The two lovebirds quickly broke the kiss and looked at Cana who was at the door with a camera in her hand.
"I knew you two would get together! Hey guys! They are a couple! So pay up!" All the guys who made the bet with Cana groaned as they had to pay her the 500,000 Jewels. Natsu and Lucy looked at each other and began to laugh. Afterwards, Lucy helped Natsu up and brought him into the guild hall where everyone was waiting for him, especially the mayor.
"I'm glad to see that you're awake Salamander."
"Thanks but, Luce, how did we get back here?"
"I sent my spirit Virgo to go get help. Luckily Erza and Gray were going on a job when she came across them."
"Once Virgo told us what happened, we went back here to get more help. Lucky for you Lucy here managed to treat your wounds enough so that you wouldn't die." Natsu looked at Lucy and smiled.
"Thank you Luce." He said and gave her a quick peck on the lips. She just blushed.
"(Clears throat) If I may, I'd like to present you with this." The mayor handed Natsu the 700,000 Jewel reward for defeating Bael.
"Oh wait, what happened to Bael?"
"As it turns out, he was using an advanced form of take-over magic. Once he was defeated, he reverted back to his normal self. But don't worry about him. He has been executed because of the many people he has killed. Now then, I must take my leave" The mayor said and then left.
"Well then, now that you're awake, let's party!" Cana said with the other guild members yelling in agreement. Everyone of course congratulated the new couple, while at the same time the guys were sulking because the blonde beauty was not only taken, but also because they lost the bet. The guild partied all night until each and every member was passed out either on the floor or somewhere in the guild hall. Natsu and Lucy on the other hand left earlier so that the fire mage could rest.
"Hey Luce?"
"Yes Natsu?"
"Thanks for saving me from dying." Lucy smiled while shaking her head.
"No Natsu, I should be the one thanking you. You not only save me from being a prisoner, but you protected me from my old master."
"I guess. Oh I almost forgot."
"Forgot what?"
"My last wish."
"Oh. Well what is it?"
"My last wish is for you and I to have a happy life together." Lucy was a bit confused.
"I'm not to sure what you mean by that Natsu."
"Before I tell you what I mean, I need to do one thing."
"Which is?"
"Luce, I know we've been together for a short period of time. But I know that I love you and that I would do anything for you." Natsu paused to get something from a small box that Igneel left. Lucy was tearing up when she saw what was in the small box.
"This is what I mean. I want us to have a happy life together. We started becoming a couple, but I know in my heart that you're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with." Lucy's heart was now beating fast at Natsu's romantic words.
"Lucy, this ring was given to me by my dragon father Igneel. He told me to give it the girl I would love for the rest of my life. So would you accept my proposal and marry me?" He asked while kneeling down. Lucy was practically crying her heart out. But of course she hugged him, happy he would ask her to marry him.
"Yes! Yes I will!" Natsu smiled and put the ring on her finger. The two looked into each other's eyes and kissed. Once they broke apart, Natsu smirked and stripped both Lucy and himself all their clothes, throwing it all over the floor. Once they were naked, the two made love to each other again, filling the night with screams of pleasure.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter! The next one will be in epilogue.