La la la~ Chapter 4 is here o3o. So much work from school. I'm so lazy _.
Sigh... I guess it can't be helped..Those moment when I do my homework in the class where it due...
Sorry for taking so long to update...my procrastination is just too much...This chapter is mainly about Nuzzle~
Anyway~
~~Enjoy~~
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail.
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Chapter 4 : Past Present Future.
''What are you doing here!'' The pink hair dragon slayer said to the new member ''You're here to pick a fight?''.
''Hello Nuzzle, Are you the new member?'' Lisanna asked. ''Who is Nuzzle?'' Natsu look at Lisanna confused.
''Me, you flame head!.'' Nuzzle insulted the fire dragon slayer. ''Who you calling a flame head!'' Natsu yelled out.
Nuzzle just ignored the dragon slayer and turn to Lisanna ''How did you know my name?''
''Well...I heard it when you and Natsu were fighting that guy.'' Lisanna replied.
''Hey, Do you know him from somewhere?'' Gray spoke up. The take over mage nodded ''We met him during our Job''
''Is Natsu that idiot over there?'' Nuzzle point at the pink hair mage. Gray agreeing with that statement ''You and I might just get along.''
''Hey! You trying to pick a fight?'' Natsu got annoyed by the two mage insulting him. He start to ignite both his fist. A giant hand slammed on top of Natsu before retracting into a small size. ''Is this how you treat new member you brat!'' Makarov said before taking a sip of his drink.
''Are you okay Natsu?'' Lisanna help pick Natsu up. Mirajane walk toward the scene ''Was that really necessary master?''
The master turn his attention to Nuzzle ''Tell us about yourself''. Everyone in the guild all look at Nuzzle.
''...Alright'' The silver hair mage clear his throat. ''My name is Nuzzle Locken, Age 18, I'm a dragon slayer''
Once he said that he was a dragon slayer, everyone became shocked and start to question. ''Dragon slayer?'' ''Is he really one?'' ''I wonder what type of dragon slayer is he''.
Nuzzle continued ''I'm a Lightning user'' he held up his index finger and made a spark of blue lightning.
Everyone in the guild start to question again ''Just like Laxus?'' ''Why is the lightning blue?''
Then before Nuzzle can say anymore information, he was confronted by the Pink hair dragon slayer ''I want a rematch!''
''Hmmm?'' Nuzzle glared at Natsu ''No''. ''Why not!'' Natsu was itching for a fight since they didn't get to see who was stronger.
''Natsu just let it go! We don't want to destroy the guild'' Lisanna start to pull Natsu back.
''Yeah listen to your girlfriend'' Nuzzle said to Natsu. Natsu and Lisanna quickly turned red and everyone stare at those two. ''Stop saying that!'' Natsu said to Nuzzle. Everyone else was laughing in the back ground.
''By the way Nuzzle'' Lisanna spoke up. ''Yeah?'' Nuzzle turn to her. ''Hmm What happen to the girl you were with?..'' Lisanna curiously asked.
''...'' Nuzzle become silenced and a depressed look appear on his face. Then he open his mouth to speak ''She...is dead...''
''I'm sorry! I didn't know...'' Lisanna apologizes. ''It's fine..'' Nuzzle began exiting the guild. ''I'm going for a walk.''
Nuzzle exited the guild for a walk. Everyone was confused about the situation so Mirajane asked Lisanna what happen. Lisanna explained the situation.
''Well...When we were on the job, he appeared to be our enemy at first...He was fighting then all of a sudden, when I was away from Natsu to take care of the remaining bandits, the boss of their group attacked me. I was taken hostage when I was beaten and he had another girl as a hostage as well... I think she was Nuzzle's friend.''
''What happen to her'' Mirajane asked. Even Natsu begin to remember what happen that day and start to feel bad for Nuzzle.
''After we were taken hostage, he brought us to where Nuzzle and Natsu were fighting and then Nuzzle notice him and began to become angry... He attack the boss to save that girl but he was overwhelmed... Then the boss released a beam of energy at Nuzzle and...'' Lisanna look down at the ground remembering the horror of what happen. ''That girl...pushed Nuzzle away to save him but...she was hit by the beam...After that Nuzzle was holding her in his arm while she was bleeding so much.. Unfortunately judging by Nuzzle's answer... she didn't make it...''
Everyone in the guild became silent feeling bad for Nuzzle. Natsu collide his fist into his palm ''If only I was stronger... I could have helped...''.
''We're both weren't in the state to help...'' Lisanna put her hand on Natsu's shoulder.
''Do you think he will be alright?'' Levy got close to the group and asked with Jet and Droy right behind her. The master spoke up ''Give him some time.''
Meanwhile...
Nuzzle sat at the cliff staring at the ocean while the sun sets. As he sits there, he reaches inside his shirt from the crew neck and pull out a oval locket. He opened the locket and there was a picture of Vivian. He silently stare at the locket.
''How long has it been Vivian?'' the silver hair lightning mage began talking to himself.
~~Flashback~~
7 years ago...
One month since the disappearance of the dragons. ''Inazuma! Where are you!'' a little boy with silver hair began yelling out loud.
(A.N Inazuma is Nuzzle's dragon and it mean lightning in Japanese because I'm too lazy to think of a name on my own.)
The silver hair boy was Nuzzle, He was only wearing a black T-Shirt and white shorts. He have been searching for the his dragon.
''Where did you go..'' The boy look like he going to cry but held back the tears. He continue to search the wood, uncaring for his surroundings.
Then suddenly a girl voice screaming for help... ''Help!''. Little Nuzzle began running to where the voice was.
Once he arrived, he saw a frighten dark blue hair girl wearing rag clothing back against a tree with nowhere to run. There was a huge Vulcan approaching the girl. The Vulcan's hand was reaching for the girl. ''Hey! get away from her!'' Nuzzle said to draw the Vulcan's attention to him. Vulcan turn his head to look at the Silver hair boy.
''What you going to do about it Little boy?'' The Vulcan said with a scary smile on his face. The Vulcan ignored Nuzzle and continue what he was doing.
''I need to draw his atttention.'' Nuzzle aim at one of the tree branches on top of the Vulcan and shoot lightning from his palm to break the tree branch and it fell on the Vulcan's head. ''You little brat'' the Vulcan charges at Nuzzle and back hand him into a tree. Nuzzle was screaming in pain.
''That really hurts'' Nuzzle got up holding his left hand. He rush to the Vulcan and jumped in the air to form a kick. However, while in the air he was knocked down by the Vulcan. Nuzzle crashes into the ground.
''Argh'' Nuzzle forced himself to get up from the ground. The Vulcan was raising his foot to stomp the lightning mage.
''Watch out!'' the girl by the tree yelled out. After those word sink into Nuzzle's head, he sidestep to the right and the foot crashes into the ground.
''Just give up kid, you can't beat me'' The Vulcan laughs.
''Psh Just who the hell do you think I am'' Nuzzle jumped backward ''Roar of the Lightning Dragon!''. The concentrated blast of lightning hit the Vulcan but it wasn't that powerful. The Vulcan loses his balance due to the attack and end up was balancing on one leg. ''You little brat''.
The Vulcan slam his hand onto the spot where Nuzzle was standing but He dodge and end up in mid air. ''That was close''.''Oh really?'' The Vulcan send a uppercut at Nuzzle and he was launch vertically into the sky. Then the Vulcan look away.
''Crap! that was painful but now is my chance'' Nuzzle got himself balance in the air and ''Head Charge of the Lightning Dragon!'' Nuzzle is cover in lightning and he dive straight down at the Vulcan. The Vulcan look back at the sky ''Oh Shi-''. The attack collide with his head. The Vulcan fell unconscious after that attack.
Nuzzle was just covering his head to ease the pain ''Ow ow ow!''. Then he began to look at the girl ''Are you okay?''. The girl still by tree nodded. ''Good..'' The Little dragon slayer began to walk away. ''W-w-wait!'' the girl ran after him. ''Th-Thank you...''
''It's fine but I have to go now, I need to find someone''
''Can...I come with you?'' The girl asked.
That question caused Nuzzle to froze a bit ''what?''. ''Can I come with you?'' The girl repeated.
''Do whatever you want'' Nuzzle began walking again. ''Yay!'' The girl walk along side Nuzzle.
''Who are you looking for?'' the girl asked. ''Believe it or not, a dragon...his name is Inazuma.''
The girl was shocked at his reply ''A-a-a Dragon?''. Nuzzle only nodded.
''Anyway, What's your name'' the girl put both of her hand behind her back. ''My name is Nuzzle, What's your''
The girl just slightly tilt her head and smile ''Vivian''
~~Flashback ended~~
The Lightning mage close his locket and clenches his hand really tightly. ''I fail to protect you...''
''She won't like it if you keep mourning over her death'' a voice from behind Nuzzle. Nuzzle turned around saw Mirajane. ''You're from the guild..uhhhh''. The silver hair lightning mage didn't know her name.
''Mirajane, My name is Mirajane'' the silver hair takeover girl said. ''As I recall, your name is Nuzzle right?''
''Mhm'' Nuzzle put away the locket. Nuzzle continue to stare at the sunset. ''Were you watching the whole time?''
''No, I just got here, and you make me sound like a stalker'' Mirajane confront.
''Sorry sorry'' Nuzzle chuckled. Then Nuzzle's thought went back to Vivian and quickly he became sad.
''She must be really important to you''
''Yeah..She was...'' Nuzzle sighed. ''Sorry to ask but would you tell me about her?'' Mirajane was curious.
Nuzzle nodded ''She was my first friend after my dragon disappearance...When I searching for my dragon, I heard someone scream for help and that was when first met her...and I end up saving the day'' Nuzzle look up into the sky and continued ''Her name was Vivian..She can't use magic and She was a clumsy girl...we had a lot of fun when we travel...Sadly 2 year ago she became ill and I took care of her by getting money for her medicine.''
''Was that working out well?'' Mirajane questioned.
''It did at first but I somehow ended up helping a group of bandit...After joining, they also began telling to me destroy town and steal item...I wouldn't have done it but I needed the money...''
''She must mean a lot to you'' Mirajane added.
''Of course... who wouldn't take care of their friends'' Nuzzle's eye became watery ''But...I failed to protect her...and she...'' Nuzzle began to tear up. Then suddenly he felt something hug him from behind. It was Mirajane.. It was warm and comforting that he didn't question why she did that.
''Even if she is not here, she will be in your heart and that is all it matter...Sometime you should get over their death and continue moving forward...I'm sure she would want you to do the same..'' Mirajane comforted Nuzzle and began to let go of him.
''You're right...Thank you ... Mirajane'' Nuzzle began to get up from his spot and walk toward Mirajane.
''Come on, Lets get back to the guild! Everyone is throwing a surprise party for you'' Mirajane smile and grab Nuzzle's hand and drag him to the guild.
''Woah! really? slow down!'' Nuzzle just smile and thought to himself ''Vivian, I think I already find new friends and I will protect them like I promised you.''
Back at the guild...
''Are they coming back yet? Someone in the guild said.
Lisanna was sitting at a table with Natsu and Happy ''I hope this will cheer him up''. ''Who wouldn't be cheer up after a party!'' Natsu added. Happy posed in the Air ''Aye!''.
''Maybe you're right'' Lisanna sighed.
During this time, Lucy and Wendy returned from their job and confused at what's going on. ''What's going on Lucy?'' Wendy asked Lucy. ''Huh? I don't know'' the celestial mage responded.
Gray approach to those two, ''We are throwing a surprise party for a new member''
''New member? what did we mi-?'' Lucy asked. But she was cut off by a voice.
''Guys I think they're coming!'' a guy near the guild entrance said.
Everyone keep silent and so silent that you can hear the footstep of the two approaching mage. Then after the duo entered the guild.. Everyone jump up and screamed ''SURPRISE'' at the same time. However Nuzzle wasn't surprise at all.
Nuzzle glance at Mirajane ''You know...It won't be a surprise If you told me it was a surprise''.
Half of the guild stare at Mirajane ''You What!''. Mirajane chuckle ''My bad''.
The craziness already began and Nuzzle was looking around the room. He saw the Master have a drinking contest with Cana ''Who the hell can drink this much?''. Macao talking with Wakaba something about magazines ''I don't even want to know''.
Elfman screaming something about being a man ''I don't...comprehend''.
Gray and Natsu already got in a fight with Lisanna giggling behind them ''That was quick..what happen this time''. There was a girl behind the pillar drooling by looking at Gray. ''What the-''
Nuzzle continue to look around seeing Bisca and Alzack blushing and trying to avoid eye contact with one another. Gajeel was chewing on Iron while Levy is reading a book next to him. Erza was just eating her cake. ''Too bad I don't even know 90% of them'' Nuzzle thought to himself. He notice two mage approaching him.
''Hi you must be the new member'' Lucy started ''I'm Lucy and this is Wendy''. The sky dragon slayer waved her hand.
''I'm Nuzzle'' The lightning mage said. They were starting to have a friendly conversation until..
''Since you're here now! Fight me!'' Natsu growled. Gray appear next to Natsu ''Didn't he said he didn't wan-''
''Fine by me'' The lightning mage interrupted the ice mage. ''What seriously?'' Gray question while Natsu fist his palm ''Alright!''
''Lets get this over with, I don't want him to keep asking me that everyday'' Nuzzle claimed. ''You know he will still bug you to fight him right?'' Erza appeared.
''And you are?'' Nuzzle asked the Scarlet hair mage. ''Erza, Erza Scarlet'' The re-equip mage crosses her arm.
''Let's get it started!'' Natsu yell out igniting his fist on fire. Erza smack the Fire dragon slayer on the head ''Don't fight with magic in the guild! Take it outside!''. ''Aye!...'' Natsu said frightenly.
''Wow he must be scared of her'' Nuzzle thought to himself as he began to walk out from the guild to an open plain. Anyway, Everyone in the guild was interested to see the fight so they follow Natsu and Nuzzle. After they are in a open plain everyone circle around those two dragon slayer.
''Oi what's going on here'' Gajeel asked. ''I think Natsu and the new member is going to fight'' Levy answered. ''My money is on the new guy'' Gajeel said.
''Do you think this is a good idea?'' Wendy worried. Gray glance at the little dragon slayer ''I'm interested to see what Nuzzle can do.''
Both dragon slayer stand across from each other. Natsu was already in his fighting stance while Nuzzle have his hand in his pocket.
''Just saying, I won't hold back!'' Natsu growled. ''You won't but I might'' The lightning mage taunted. ''Are you mocking me?!''
The master appeared ''You both ready?''. Getting a ''Yeah'' from both of them. ''Ready...Set...Began!''
Natsu was first to make a move and dashes to Nuzzle with his fist ignited ''Iron Fist of the Fire Dragon!'' . Nuzzle was taken back by how fast he moved and took the attack. Luckily he blocked at the last second. The Lightning mage began side stepping left and right to show off his speed. ''He's fast!'' Natsu prepare to block. ''Lightning Edge!'' Nuzzle appeared in front of Natsu but however he disappear again and reappeared behind the Fire dragon slayer. The attack connect with the back of Natsu and Natsu was sent flying . The fire dragon slayer flip in mid air and land on the ground. ''Roar of the Fire Dragon!'' . The large amount of fire headed straight for Nuzzle. ''Lightning Step'' Nuzzle's bottom part of his shoe was cover in blue lightning and dodges the incoming blast.
''A-Amazing'' Lisanna said. ''His speed is incredible'' followed by Gray.
Nuzzle get close to Natsu with his lightning step. He began inhaling and Natsu know exactly what's going to happen. The fire mage quickly turn to his defense stance. ''Roar of the Lightning Dragon!'' The concentrated blast of lightning hit the Fire dragon slayer and smoke fill up the arena. Everything was quiet until the smoke subside and Natsu wasn't there. ''Where he go'' Nuzzle look left and right then he heard ... ''Brilliant Flame of the Fire Dragon!'' The incoming Fire ball come from above and Nuzzle took the hit. Nuzzle began to stand up again and said ''Everyone! take cover for this one!''
Everyone didn't understand what he mean.
Nuzzle cross both his arm making an X. ''Scatter of the Lightning Dragon!'' The lightning dragon slayer quickly separated both his arm. Massive Lightning extract from his body and is hitting almost every part of the arena and causes everyone to move around to dodge but some of them got hit unfortunately. One of the lightning strike Natsu in mid air causing him to scream in pain.
''I didn't know Nuzzle was a dragon slayer'' Wendy said in surprise.
The fight continue with Natsu diving into Nuzzle with his Feet ignited ''Talon of the Fire Dragon!'' Natsu performed a front flip and made an axing kick. Nuzzle simply dodge by jumping backward and Natsu foot connect to the ground creating an mini explosion.
''You really need to stop dodging!'' Natsu shouted. ''If I don't, I'll get hit smart one'' Nuzzle made fun of Natsu. This cause Natsu to growl.
''Okay fine, The next attack..we charge at each other with everything we got'' Nuzzle made a deal. ''Now I'm fire up!'' Natsu claimed.
Both dragon slayer's body are surrounded by their element. They both stand in a dashing position. They took off at the same time.
''Sword Horn of the Fire Dragon!'' Natsu at Nuzzle with his head. ''Crushing Impact of the Lightning Dragon!'' Nuzzle did the same thing and both attack collided and it created a flash of light that blink everyone in the field. After the light cleared. Both dragon slayer was staring into the sky panting.
''You're not bad'' Nuzzle said. ''You too'' Natsu replied. Everyone began cheering and clapping and the master said it was a tie.
''Could you fight me again next time?'' Natsu asked. ''What is with you and fighting! and no, not anytime soon'' Nuzzle stood up.
Lisanna help pick up Natsu since it seem like he took more damage than Nuzzle.
After the battle, everyone went back to the guild and continue partying.
Much much later.
Nuzzle was sitting at the counter where Mirajane was serving drinks. He was observing the guild then the other 3 dragon slayer with 3 exceed approach him.
''What do you need?'' Nuzzle said while drinking his juice.
''Well I was wondering if you know what happen to the dragons.'' Wendy quietly asked. ''We been searching everywhere to find them'' Carla added.
''Aye! Natsu sometime cry when he don't find his dragon!'' Happy jokingly said. ''No I don't!''. All the dragon slayer beside Natsu began to laugh.
''You are a dragon slayer right? where is your cat?'' Gajeel asked. Nuzzle frozed ''well...She's being taken care of right now''
Wendy was confused ''What do you mean?''. Nuzzle avoid the question ''Hey spiky guy, you didn't tell me your name'' Gajeel twitched at that two word. ''You trying to pick a fight right now? HUH?''. ''Calm down Gajeel, He's just asking for your name'' the black exceed said.
''So your name is Gajeel, got it'' Nuzzle said. Those 4 dragon slayer was talking about their dragon slayer disappearance and Natsu, Wendy, and Gajeel began to leave.
Mirajane start speaking to the Lightning mage. ''How was the guild?''
''It's great'' Nuzzle answered.
''As long as you're in this guild, you can almost never get bored'' Mirajane claimed.
''I guess you're right'' Nuzzle nodded. ''Thank for earlier today''
''Huh?'' Mirajane was taken back by the random comment ''No problem, Glad I can help..''. Mirajane began glancing toward Lisanna who was talking with Natsu.
Nuzzle follow her line of sight. ''Is she your sister?''. Mirajane chuckle ''It is that obvious?''.
''I guess so, you look worried'' Nuzzle glance at the silver hair takeover mage. ''Well it been a few day since she came back since the day of her death 2 years ago''
Nuzzle didn't quite understand what she meant so he just have a confused look on his face. ''Oh right you're weren't there when it happen, silly me''
Mirajane told Nuzzle about her sister's situation and Nuzzle was surprise by it. ''Well I'm happy for you''. Mirajane had a soft smile on her face that has a feeling of warm in it. This made Nuzzle had a very light blush and look away from her.
''Well It is getting late..I'm going home'' Nuzzle left the guild.
After Nuzzle leave, Lisanna was treating Natsu's wound of their battle ''Stop moving Natsu!''. ''I'm fine, It was a minor injury'' Natsu said while he grin at Lisanna. Lisanna chuckle ''Come on, let me finish bandaging your forehead''. ''You did great today'' Lisanna complimented. ''Thanks! even thought I feel like I lose''. ''Don't worry, you're always a winner to me'' Lisanna ensured the blushing Natsu.
Lisanna asked Natsu ''Do you want to go on a job again? Could we also bring Nuzzle?''. ''Sure but why Nuzzle?'' Natsu questioned. ''I mean why not, He's new to the guild''. ''Fine, Lets leave, I'll walk you home'' Both duo left the guild.
The Next day~
Nuzzle walked into the guild then Natsu and Lisanna walked up to him and asked if he want to join in for a job.
''Sure I guess, I could use the money''.
''Great let me go get a job'' Lisanna went to the Job board.
Natsu and Nuzzle glare at each other.
''Did your wound healed yet'' Nuzzle asked. ''yeah it was all thank to Lisanna'' Natsu answered. Lisanna came back with a job in her hand ''Lets go to Mirajane and get approval''. The 3 mage walk to the counter ''Nee-chan, I like to go on this job''. ''Sure take care'' Mirajane handed the Job back to the Lisanna.
Natsu and Lisanna was the first one to walk out the guild. Nuzzle was about to leave as well. ''Wait Nuzzle'' Mirajane stopped him.
''Yes?''
''Can I count on you to protect those two when they are in a pinch?'' Mirajane worried.
Nuzzle smiles ''Who the hell do you think I am, Of course I can''. Mirajane chuckled and then gave Nuzzle a smile.
Mirajane was waving good bye to Nuzzle as he walk out of the guild. Nuzzle quietly said to himself..
.
''After all...I'm part of Fairy Tail now''
A.N Well this conclude this chapter! Again I apologize for the late update even thought I started this on Monday O_O.
Well anyway it is done now! I will try to update faster if my procrastination don't catch me first lol...
Well I was planning to finish yesterday but I had to go out with my family o3o.
Anyway Stay tune for the next episode of Dragon Ba- I mean The Fated Encounter!.