Here is the next chapter. We are now going to be getting into the plot line of the anime, starting with meeting gray and maybe Lucy. Haven't decided yet. Anyways, we are also getting into the plot line regarding Eregor and Lullaby. Well taht will be next chapter starting.

As this is the end of this 'arc' this chapter is much shorter than usual. Sorry, not sorry.

I own nothing.

enjoy.

Natsu arrived in the guild hall a few minutes behind Erza due to having talk with Mira and Cana after the 'embarrassing' topic, at least according to Mira. As he entered, he took his seat next to Erza, once again on other side of their table. He was still very shy about being near others and was still getting comfortable, though he could say he was having fun. He hasn't remembered smiling as much as he had this morning. He looked around the guild and while it wasn't filled, it still had a few members that were still awakening from their slumber, all sluggish. Natsu was wide awake and so were the girls who walked with them, though that was because of the fun they had in the morning making fun of Erza, though Natsu was just trying to understand things.

Mirajane placed a plate of breakfast in front of Natsu, while Erza was fingering a bowl of outmeal but Natsu had a plate of eggs, sausage of some sort, juice, toast and some biscuits. Noticing the different in the meal, Natsu gently tapped Mira on the back, which got her to look behind.

"What is it?"

"Why am I getting to eat such things and she isn't?"

"Well, food costs money and she doesn't wanna spend the money on an extravagant meal. As for you, the master has requested that you be well fed as you have been very malnourished. Honestly, it's a miracle that you fought Erza that long and well."

"I… thanks." He said softly, looking down at his plate while Mira giggled and walked back to the bar where Cana was, drinking once again. Deciding on something, Natsu stood up and sat right next to Erza, who looked up from fingering her oatmeal. She was still embarrassed from earlier but she woke up when she saw Natsu in the corner of her eye, right next to her.

"Natsu?" She asked, confused.

"Share with me." Natsu said, placing the plate in between them.

"I can't, it's for your health."

"I want you to have some. That food doesn't look very tasty so I want to share. Please." Natsu said, looking at her though she couldn't look at him. The long robe/trench coat was keeping him completely hidden.

Erza sighed and took a sausage patty and a biscuit, before gently scooping a little of the egg onto the biscuit and sausage, making a sandwich. He looked at her with surprise in his face, though once again, she couldn't see.

"You… can eat it like that?!" Natsu asked surprised, getting Erza to grin at him before continuing her meal. Natsu quickly copied her and ate his makeshift sandwich, getting the armored wizard to chuckle at how innocent he was acting.

'She's so nice. Rape her.'

Natsu stood up from his meal promptly and walked over to Mira and Cana, bowing his head.

"I… can I please have a drink?"

Mira nodded and began to fill up a mug of water, but Cana sighed. "He meant Alcohol."

"Wait a minute. It's too early to be drinking this stuff. I only let Cana because she's a hopeless case."

"Hey I'm right here you know." Cana said, narrowing her eyes at the white haired barmaid.

"Please." Natsu asked, begging. "I need it… the voices are coming back." Natsu said quietly, looking down at the wooden bar.

Cana and Mirajane shared a look of concern before Mirajane gave Natsu a bottle of booze and a glass.

"Don't go overboard. Use only as needed." Mirajane asked kindly.

Natsu nodded. "Thank you." He said quietly, walking back over towards the table he shared with Erza.

"Erza, can I talk with you please?" Mirajane asked a little loudly, getting the attention of the armored wizard who ate half of slice of toast on the plate before walking over towards the women at the bar.

"Why did you have to give him alcohol?"

"Something he said concerns me." Mirajane said. "He begged us to give him alcohol because the voices have returned. Do you know what this means?"

"No." Erza said, shaking her head as they all looked over towards Natsu who was happily eating his makeshift sandwiches before taking a small shot of booze.

"But I do." Makarov stated, appearing out of nowhere on the table between the three girls.

"Where did you come from?" Cana asked with surprise, never even seeing him come in.

"Master, what does Natsu mean by the voices?"

"This isn't any of my business to tell this… but come with me. There is something the three of you need to know." Makarov stated, getting off the table and walking up the stairs to the second floor. "Just for right now you are allowed up here." He said, which the three girls followed.

"Strange, I'm usually never following Erza anywhere." Cana commented, chuckling a bit.

"You three girls have been getting close to the boy and for that, I am grateful. So, that is why you are included Cana."

"Odd, I didn't think I was getting close. I was just laughing at his innocent questions about Erza's sex life." Cana said, snickering.

"Shut up!" Erza snapped, getting the other two females to giggle. Upon entering a private room on the second floor, Makarov closed the door and coughed.

"How do I put this..."

"Master, I can say it." Mirajane said.

"If you wish." Makarov said, sighing as he looked out of his window towards the guild.

"Natsu Dragneel is the son of Acnologia and a female wizard."

Cana coughed a bit on her booze, not expecting that and Erza looked equally alarmed.

"You're kidding me… Acnologia as in… the most powerful being… even more powerful than… Zeref?" Erza asked.

"Indeed." Makarov stated. "Acnologia raped the human wizard after destroying her town. It was the day that Natsu was kidnapped, but Acnologia came and killed his mother right in front of his eyes."

"How do you know all of this?" Cana asked.

"Don't question old people. We old folks know everything!" Makarov stated with a grin, getting the three girls to sweat drop.

"So, what is going on with the voices then?" Mira asked.

"That boy is almost as strong as his father… all that evil power inside his tearing Natsu apart."

"Wait, Natsu's life is in danger?" Erza asked

"Oh… Ok I didn't mean literally." Makarov said, scratching his beard.

"Damnit old man!" Erza said, about to hit the master.

"Calm down. Natsu's life is in a state of fluctuation. Natsu cannot use all of his power otherwise he will go berserk and end up like Zeref."

"So he keeps his power in check." Mira said like it was a fact.

"Correct." Makarov said. "And those voices are the voices of the dark power he is holding back, telling him to do very evil things. I wouldn't be surprised if the voices are telling him to kill you all." Makarov commented.

"So… that's what the alcohol is for." Cana stated. "Good choice kid!" Cana said, raising her mug in a cheer towards Natsu.

"No! Alcohol is not the answer!" Mira stated. "Master, is there anything we can do?"

"Train him and get him to be able to handle all of the power in his body. Only then will the voices in his head be gone… well that's a theory anyway." Makarov stated. "For now, let him drink alcohol to keep him sane. Just keep him from getting too drunk."

"Like boozezilla over here." Mira said, grinning at Cana.

"You're damn right." Cana said with a chuckle.

"Well, that's enough story time. Good bye children." Makarov stated, literally pushing all three out of his room before shutting the door. The three women went down the stairs immediately after in silence.

Erza took a seat next to Natsu and the other two went back to their bar. Erza noticed that Natsu has finished his meal and was just looking around the guild.

"Natsu, ready to go learn how to read and write with me?"

"Sure." Natsu said, getting up. Erza stood up and they both walked back to Fairy Hills, going to her house.

About ten minutes later, Natsu was sitting in a chair behind a desk, with many books on it. Natsu was about to learn why Erza was known to be a very scary woman in the Fairy Tail guild.

In another part of the land of Fiore, an evil plot was brewing.

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So, I have now decided that I have to upset some fans.

It's officially a harem story that is:

Natsu x Erza x Cana x Mira.

I won't apologize for this, but the way this story has played out has left me little choice in the matter.

Erza is his friend from the tower. She was always going to end up with him.

Due to Natsu's fondness of Alcohol, it only made sense that Cana, another lover of Alcohol was going to be included.

As for Mira, I couldn't allow her to not be in the harem consiering how sweet she is and how she is taking care of Natsu.

Now, Natsu wont fall in love with any of them for a while. Probably not until around the Phantom Lord arc, which I think is a good distance away. And even then, he has to deal with the fact he's falling for multiple people so it will be a while before anything happens. I just wanted to explain what's going to happen.

I realize I'm upsetting some fans but this is my story and what I am doing is completely logical.

Those who know my work, know I handle harem stories VERY well.