Chapter 3-The Informants
Selena arrived back at the Fullbuster home just in time to have dinner with her family. She was the last one to arrive at the table as she sat right beside her brother Terra. Amongst the people at the table, Selena sat across from her twin siblings: Kiefer and Kiara with her father Gray and her mother Juvia sitting on the sides of the table.
As they begun to eat dinner, Selena was slowly eating as most of the time she sat idly looking at her food and thinking about Zane.
"How was your duel with Zane, Selena?" Gray curiously asked.
"It was good." Selena softly answered.
"Did you win?" Gray continued asking.
"No, it was a draw." Selena continued answering "He stopped the battle mid-fight claiming he already proved his strength."
"It doesn't seem like Zane to do such a thing." Juvia commented "He's usually so persistent in his pursuits of battling."
"What would you expect from the son of Natsu?" Gray asked to Juvia "It's people like him that do the least logical thing possible."
Selena felt uncomfortable with Gray saying bad things about Zane, due to him being the son of Natsu. However, Selena said nothing on the matter because she didn't want to reveal her crush on Zane just yet.
"Selena, did you make Zane leave me alone?" Terra asked to Selena "Because I don't want that fire breathing scoundrel taking my food at the guild again."
"Could you just please stop talking about him like that?" Selena requested.
"Why should I do that?" Terra asked back curiously.
"I—I just think you should stop." Selena answered.
"Alright, I will." Terra agreed "What's up with you? Do you have a crush on Zane or something?"
Selena remained silent because she still didn't want to reveal her romantic feelings towards Zane. Since Zane was the son of Natsu, Selena thought that kind of gesture would be something her own father, Gray would not be proud of.
"Mom, guess what?" Kiefer asked.
"What is it, Kiefer?" Juvia asked back.
"Kiara and I have finally mastered this new water magic attack." Kiefer answered.
"Can we show you, Mom?" Kiara requested "Can we? Can we?"
"You and Kiefer can show us your new trick after dinner, okay?" Juvia confirmed.
"Okay, Mom." Kiefer and Kiara both agreed in unison.
Kiefer and Kiara Fullbuster were twin siblings, who were Gray and Juvia's third and fourth child. Kiefer and Kiara were currently 8 year old water wizards just like their mother. Kiefer and Kiara both had blue hair and blue eyes. Despite the fact that they were fraternal twins, Kiefer and Kiara often dressed and looked similar as they both wore matching outfits and had the same hairstyle. The only distinguishable quality was that Kiara was the one who wore hairclips and bedazzled accessories. Kiefer and Kiara would always work together and would rarely spend time apart from each other.
Meanwhile, at the Dragneel household, Zane arrived home just in time to have dinner with his family. He was the last one to join his other four siblings.
Natsu and Lucy had five children. Their second child was Leonardo Dragneel, who was named after the celestial spirit Leo, the true form of Lucy's friend Loke. Leonardo was a boy who was currently 10 years old and a celestial wizard just like Lucy. Leonardo had short blonde hair, blue eyes, and often dressed classy. Leonardo was an adorable and skillful child who would often use his cuteness to often charm and play tricks on people. Leonardo's personality was reminiscent of who he was named after.
Natsu and Lucy's third child was Layla Dragneel. Layla was named after Lucy's deceased mother. Layla was a girl who was currently 8 years old and a fire wizard just like Natsu. Layla had salmon coloured hair and blue eyes. Natsu and Lucy's fourth child was Eraqus Dragneel who was a 5 year old boy and a fire wizard just like Natsu. Natsu and Lucy's fifth child was Ty Lee Dragneel who was a 3 year old girl and a celestial wizard just like Lucy.
"Zane, how did you do in your fight against Gray's daughter?" Natsu asked.
"Let's just say that I proved my strength." Zane answered.
"I like the sound of that." Natsu replied "So, did you win?"
"Actually, I called it a draw." Zane continued answering.
"Why did you do that?" Natsu continued asking "You would have had a shot at winning."
"I've already made an impressive result in combat." Zane explained "Any further attacks would be mere pointless."
"I see." Natsu commented "What? Do you have a crush on the ice wizard or something?"
"Stop that, Dad!" Zane complained.
Later that evening during sunset in the Dragneel household, Zane was walking downstairs trying not to make a sound to disturb anyone else. However, Zane bumped into his father, Natsu while he was about to walk out the door.
"What are you doing there, son?" Natsu asked.
"I'm heading out to practice my fire magic." Zane answered.
"Are you sure you want to practice this late in the evening?" Natsu continued asking.
"Yes, I want to, Dad." Zane continued answering "The evening is when I'm more focused."
"Alright, but as long as Happy comes along with you." Natsu agreed.
"Why I do I have to bring Happy?" Zane asked.
"Hey, I need someone to watch over you at night." Natsu answered "By the way, if you're not back by your bedtime, I'm going to bring you back here myself."
Zane then went outside and went for a walk to find someplace to practice his fire magic. During his walk, he passed by the Fullbuster household where Selena happened to be looking out the window. Selena looked at Zane through the window and all of a sudden felt smitten at the sight of him. Selena became lost at the sight of Zane, but then noticed he was about to head somewhere.
"Mom, I'm going to head outside to get some fresh air." Selena shouted to Juvia.
"Alright, but remember to come back before nightfall." Juvia shouted back.
Selena then walked outside and noticed Zane not too far. She decided to follow him and find out where he was going to go.