Chapter 5

It's been 2 years since the guild heard anything from Lucy or Wendy. We scourged the kingdom of Fiore looking for them even getting Princess Hisui help, but there was no sign of them. It was almost like they vanished off earthland. The guild changed drastically in those years. More than half of them hate me, other felt pity or a little bit of both. I can't really blame them seeming as I am the younger brother of Zeref and all. It's been too long since I've seen Luce. I still sneak into her apartment because it's the only thing that still smells strongly of her scent but it was fading.

"Mira, can I have another fire rum and make it a double please."

"Ara ara. The way you starting drinking you might start to give Cana a run for her jewels." She smiled at me, but I can see the concern and pity dawning in her eyes.

"But are you sure this would make the 15th drink today and didn't you promise to take happy fishing?"

"Yeah I'm sure and Happy canceled something about keeping Charla company since you know. So yeah." I sighed remembering how distraught Charla became after losing her dragon slayer.

"Oh I see, but how are you and Gray these days. I know your relationship has been strained since-" She was cut off by me slamming the drink down.

"Sorry Mira it's just I can't...I...Listen me and Gray haven't been talking as of know she was like a sister to him and…" I just sighed and stood up walking towards the guild doors. "I'll see you later Mira." Just as I was walking out the guild doors I caught the last bit of what Gray's statement.

"So the demon's blood brother finally decided to leave. Huh, the trash should have left earlier."

I found myself walking aimlessly in the forest and couldn't help but remember the day they were taken.

As Zeref and Acnologia disappeared in the portal the spell restricting our movements slowly vanished. Everyone was frozen in place; Nobody could even breathe after losing both the lights of the guild. My bangs covered my eyes and I couldn't help but grit might teeth and clench my fist. Just as I looked up I saw Gray standing in front of me. Before I could even say anything I felt his fist connect with my jaw and him grabbing my vest.

"Why the hell didn't you tell us that you were Zeref's brother? This whole thing could have been avoided if you just told us. But no you kept it to yourself and now Wendy and Lucy are in the clutches of the most vile man on earthland." Gray continued to shout at me.

I grabbed his fist and pushed him off me. "I didn't know he was going to do something like this. I haven't spoken or seen him in years. Besides it's not my fault, I tried to get her back same as you. So don't you dare try and blame this on me." I seethed.

He only clutched his hair laughed out "Not your fault. Not your fault." His face contorted into anger again and I received another punch that sent me to the ground. "EVERYTHING is your fault. Or am I just imaging that your older brother that happens to be Zeref just took of our members not because of you." Before he could attack me again, Master captured him in his hand and pulled him back.

"Enough Gray, I know we are all distraught from the actions that took place today, but we first need to check on our injured guild mates and post blame on one another." Master said softly.

"But master, Lucy and Wendy were like my little sisters and-" Gray was cut off by Makarov's sharp tongue.

"Gray you are not the only one today who lost someone precious to you, now if you want to help them we first need to help each other. Now do as I say."

Casting one last hateful look to me Gray went to go and help aid the others. I couldn't but feel that he spoke some truth into that. If I just told everyone from the beginning who I really am than non of this wouldn't have happened. NO! I can't blame myself, it wasn't my fault and me laying here is not gonna help me find Wendy and Lucy. Picking myself off the ground I went to aid Lisanna who was injured pretty badly. Before i could even reach to help pick her up, my hands were slapped away by Elfman. "We got this Natsu, why don't you go help clean the camp or something." I couldn't help but notice the disdain in his eyes and as I looked around he wasn't the only one. Happy, Mira, Gramps, and Erza were the only ones looking at me with pity. Some didn't look at all but made it their objective to stay away from me. I tried to make my way towards Happy who was trying to comfort Charla who was on the verge of hyperventilating before she looked and saw me and gave a look of such pure hatred that I flinched. Master put a had on my shoulder and directed me to the other part of the camp where I started looking for any supplies that may have been saved or still intact.

A few hours past and Blue Pegasus's Christina came into view. We explained the situation and they all looked disheartened, but none looked at me the same. The same could be said about the rest of the guild when we finally got back. I spent the first couple of weeks trying to convince myself it wasn't my fault, but eventually I started to believe it really was my fault.

Blinking back the few tears, I realized I wondered to far into the forest and the moon was now shining bright in the sky. The moon was suddenly blocked by a passing cloud and I was immediately engulfed in darkness. As the moon started making its peak back a bright glint caught my eye. My eyes were wide like saucers as I saw who was standing right in front of me with a smile as big as the night sky. With a voice as sweet as I remember spoke; "Hello Natsu. It's been a long time."

Sorry for the extremely long wait, I am a senior in high school and a lot of work I needed to work on. I will try to update my story more frequently from now on. Thank you those who who reviewed and followed my story. I hoped you like this chapter.