The latest chapter made me drop my cookie I was eating. Just when I thought I can see hope when Sting with his great smile arriving to fight alongside with Rogue who was almost falling into darkness, tragedy happened. Spoiler to those who have not read Chapter 324. I didn't think Mashima Sensei will actually kill off a main character and he did. I hope he will stay dead even though it seems meaningless. I'm sure Natsu and the other Fairy Tail dragon slayers could have guessed what happened when they heard the scream. That could be motivation for the dragon slayers to hurry up and defeat the dragons. Gray mentioned he can't imagine a Fairy Tail without Natsu. What about Natsu? Can he imagine a Fairy Tail without Gray? I hope Ultear don't be in a hurry to kill herself.

Thanks Ahuna for the beta and sereneskydragonslayer for the review.

Chapter 17: Inherited Ability

Gildarts was a frequent guest of the Drago Village where the Drangeel Clan resided. He would always visit the Head on purpose for personal reason and at the same time to get some information through Elie's precognition power in order accomplish his mission.

He witnessed the growing up of her twins, Natsu and Tsuna until that fated event happened. Initially he thought they were all killed and blamed himself for not being able to lend him his power. He was really relieved to learnt of the twins' survival and had been guiding Natsu along after he joined Fairy Tail. He had hoped that Natsu will become an outstanding mage when he grew up.

"Your mother is noble to have sacrificed herself for her children. To be honest, I had admired her when I was younger but I was not your father's match. Natsu was really a cute and naïve in nature, just looking at him enable us to forget our worries. Even so, this kid need to be watched." Gildarts started talking about his thoughts.

By the way, how did Natsu die? Did anything weird happen before the accident occurred? I'm sorry to be asking you this. I will tell you what I know about Natsu and his innate ability if you can give me more information behind his death. Natsu was unable to understand as he was too young back then when he first discovered his ability. I think it's time to tell you since you had grown up."

"If only I explained to Natsu about his ability earlier, perhaps he will still be well and alive." Gildarts blamed himself for his hesitancy.

Tsuna listened to Gildarts in disbelief. "How is it possible?"

"Why is it not possible? You should be grateful because of it. By now, you should have realise that you did not inherit your mother's power of precognition because Natsu was the one who inherited this ability. As your mother mentioned, this power was a curse to him. I don't think you know about it. Natsu had been plagued with nightmares before that very day due to this ability.

"In other words, the power my mother said she had sealed was this and it wasn't Zeref?" Tsuna asked clenching his fist. Happy was trembling in fear. "Zeref?"

"What? Did you just say Zeref?" Gildarts was shocked. He punched on the rim of the armchair he was sitting on. "Did Natsu? Damn! Foolish boy. If only I was able to get to Drago Village that day. The truth was Natsu did hint me about it before it happened. I didn't take it to heart as I thought he was just joking. Natsu told me he saw somebody scary coming to steal something very important in the village, and it was red everywhere after that. It was some time after I left the village when the massacre occurred. I believed Natsu learnt of Zeref through his power of precognition. Zeref was a dark magic your family was in charge of guarding, and Natsu learnt that he would be able to defeat all his enemies including the scary man in his dream if he was able to get his hands on it. I tried to talk to Natsu again after you left for Edolas. By then, he no longer remembered anything from that day. Of course, I won't force him to remember the scary experience".

"I see. You better report what you had told me to the old man. That is why he summoned you in urgency. Just to prepare you mentally, my brother is still alive somewhere but the power of Zeref inside him had awakened." Tsuna answered sarcastically. Tsuna ran away as soon as he finished. He could not take it anymore.

"Damn it! That man knew so much but why didn't he prevent the tragedy from happening? Why didn't he believe my brother back then?" Tsuna screamed on top of his lung in frustration before he tripped on a rock and fell straight into the river. Tsuna found himself floating on the river which was shallow in depth as he reflected on himself.

"I'm also no better. Brother did mention to me his intention to steal Zeref but I don't believe him at all. That's why he declared he would obtain the magic and defeat me by using it. Why did I run away in a huff that day? I'm sorry." Tsuna apologised in tears.

Natsu was clutching his head as his memories gushed through his head. "What is this?" He mumbled in fear.

*Flashback*

"Tsuna, will you look for me if I disappear one day?" Young Natsu asked his younger twin brother as they trekked through the hazy woods.

"Stop talking nonsense. We will always be together. We were born together, remember? Even though you were born a minute earlier than me." Tsuna avoided his brother's usual stupid question. This was not the first time his idiotic brother asked him questions which he could not be bothered to answer.

Natsu on the other hand got emotional and jumped in front of him blocking his way before tripping and falling on his butt. "Hurry up and answer me!" Natsu rubbed his aching butt.

Tsuna frowned at his brother who was worked up at his response before he finally replied, "What the hell? Ok, I promise to look for you if you ever disappear one day. Are you happy now?"

"It's a promise, Tsuna!" Natsu smiled in contentment.

*End Flashback*

"Tsuna-kun is too serious. He can't take jokes at all." Gildarts commented to Makarov. They were having their private discussion the next day.

Makarov sighed. "You can't blame him. As young as he is, he is carrying a responsibility which no one else can imagine the weight of it. He is really serious in his way of life. He is the selected successor of the Dragneel Clan as he was born with immense magic power within him. Great power comes with great responsibility. The only problem was he was just too stubborn to pick up magic. " Makarov explained Tsuna's predicament.

"You should be consoled that he eventually became an S Class Mage in our guild, isn't it? I'm sure Elie will be proud of him. On the other hand, Natsu posed to be a problem. But Master, it wasn't his fault. Natsu was too young back then, there were just many things too hard for him to comprehend. If only I noticed his ability earlier". Gildarts replied in guilt.

Makarov admitted his mistake for overlooking Natsu. "It's true that we neglected Natsu. That doesn't mean Tsuna was matured as compared to him in the ways of handling things. He almost lost his S Class title the other day after the book theft incident and the assault against the guards of the library. Thanks to Jell… Mystogan's intervention, he got to keep his title. I think that it is beneficial to have more S Class mages from our guild to intervene in the Magic Council should things get bleak."

"We both know that Magic Council is corrupted. Elie lost her life because of them and their creation of the dark magic, Zeref even though they claimed to be protecting the people. It is ironic that there is nothing we can do against them". Gildarts shook his head. That was the very reason why he did not take the Wizard Saint exam after becoming the S Class. He did not want to get involved with the Magic Council.

"Speaking of the Magic Council, we have something we need to do before they get involved. That is the reason why I summon you urgently." Makarov gave Gildarts a serious look.

Gildarts nodded urging him to go on.

"Someone had trespassed that place." Makarov paused and thought a while before continuing. "But I'm glad that it was that place".

"Tenroujima." Gildarts read his Master's mind.