So here is the next chapter! This story WILL follow the Fairy Tail story, but with minor and major changes along the way.
So here are some updates for everyone.
Natsu is VERY powerful. That being said, he wont be very powerful until the Phantom Lord arc. I don't remember if I explained why but ill explain sometime in the story why... but if you guys pay attention to the chapters ahead, you can probably guess. It will be very subtle.
Lucy will not be appearing in my fic as I dont really like her that much in the anime. -shrug- Sorry NaLu fans. Not my cup of tea. That being said, I will work hard to make things work properly within the story so her position is filled.
That's it for story updates. Now we get into personal updates.
As of updating this chapter, I have JUST watched the English Dubbed version of Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry in the Theaters. I took my sister who was the one who got me into Fairy Tail a few days ago. I will say this, I wouldn't say its Theater worthy but what movie lately has been right? But I really did enjoy the movie!
Oh and I have now just completed the Tower of Heaven arc, so let's just say I have even more ideas for my story.
Now onwards to the story for ya'll. I own nothing. I hope you enjoy it.
About twenty five days have passed since Natsu joined Fairy Tail or at least began to stay at the guild hall. He was an official member in terms of the word of mouth, but he did lack the emblem. It came down to the fact that Natsu refuses to show off his body to anyone, remaining hidden. So, Mira ended up just stamping a purple logo onto his cloak, which was acceptable for now. The master had given Natsu several special privledges.
During the twenty five days, Erza had been teaching Natsu how to read and write, Cana drank with him on his breaks and they had some small conversations but it's been mostly quiet enjoyment of the company of each other. Mirajane had been helping once in a while with the teaching, though it was mostly about magic, Fairy Tail and the world itself. Cana also had been teaching Natsu some words and things, though this was unknown to Mira and Erza as she had been teaching the cloaked boy some very inappropriate things.
Erza hadn't gone on a mission since she took on the duty of training Natsu. She had also been getting him to eat really well and he was working his body out, though the second one he wanted to it seemed. He was eager and this made Erza very happy. Since Erza wasn't out making money, the master was kind enough to give her a salary like Mira until Natsu was properly able to do missions, which he was now.
The master was off at a conference for the next few days, leaving Mira behind in charge. It was around this time that one of Erza's contacts gave her a few letters. Erza was currently in her room reading them, while Natsu was with Mira and Cana in the guild hall having breakfast.
'This is not good… With the master gone… I can't consult him about this… Natsu… I think I have to go without you for now. Leave you in Mira's and Cana's hands.' She thought only to get chills thinking about Cana with him.
She stood up and left her home, heading towards the guild hall. As she arrived, she noticed that Cana and Natsu were playing a card game that Cana usually played, and Natsu was currently losing hard but he was learning. Mira was busy wiping the bar, pouring Natsu another small glass of alcohol. As soon as Erza entered, the entire hall began to go quieter than it usually was on an early morning, as her reputation was legendary.
"Mira." Erza said, walking over to the guild. "I need to leave for a while… something has my attention and it's troubling. Going to have to take a few other wizards as well. Think I can leave Natsu in your care?"
"You sure can. Is it something serious?"
"Possibly. I rather not bring Natsu into this." She said quietly, only to jump when she noticed Natsu was standing next to her.
"I want to help." Natsu stated but Erza shook her head.
"You aren't strong enough yet."
"You haven't even tested me yet..." Natsu commented which got Cana to put her mug in the air.
"He's right. None of us has tested him, plus didn't you fight him when you first met?"
"That was then and this is now. This is serious." Erza stated.
"You were also trying to kill him back then." Cana said. "It was serious then and it's serious now. I say let the kid go."
Erza look to Mira for her opinion but she shrugged. "I rather not see him hurt, but it's part of being a wizard. I say take him with you. He can take care of himself." Mirajane replied, nodding her head. Natsu smiled under his mask.
"Thank you Cana. Thank you Mirajane."
"Just call me Mira." She replied. "And you are welcome."
"No problem kid. You owe me a drink sometime." Cana said, finishing her mug.
Erza sighed and put her hands on her armored hips. "Alright Natsu, you want to come with so you can come with me. This will be your first mission but there is no reward. This could turn out to just be a rumor but I have to check it out."
"Ok. When do we leave?"
"When we get the other members to join the team." Erza said, leaving Natsu at the bar while she went off. Natsu turned to Mira and raised his right hand into the air but Mira smiled in response and stopped him from speaking.
"I already got you two flasks full of strong alcohol. Please don't go overboard with them."
"Thanks Mira. You are awesome." He said, giving her a thumbs up.
Natsu's attire as a trench coat/robe. It was a thick piece of leather in the chest area and hips, but cloth made up the hood and the pants area. The length of the cloth exceeded his own height so it also covered part of the floor. On his right hand he wore a leather fingerless glove and on his right was his Draconic arm which was rarely used in ordinary things. It was usually kept beneath the cloth which exceeded his arm length by a few inches. He had a pair of black pants, though they were very baggy which allowed his great movement. He also wore a pair of black leather boots.
Natsu grabbed the flasks and hid them underneath his trench coat by sticking the flasks through his hood while hands of shadow would place them where they needed to be.
Cana looked over at Natsu and hummed a bit. "Are you ever going to show us what you look like?" Cana asked curiously.
"I… I can't do that." Natsu said quietly, hugging his Draconic arm with his right. "My appearance only causes pain and misery."
"Ah it can't be that bad."
"Cana. He will reveal himself when he's ready to. No need to rush him. Even Mystogan is a recluse. Leave Natsu alone." Mira scolded. Cana folded and put her hands up in surrender.
"Alright alright." Cana replied.
Natsu frowned and looked at the ground. "One day. I won't be a coward." He said softly before walking over towards Erza who was waiting with another man and by the door.
Erza smiled at Natsu with both hands crossed. "You all good to go."
"I am… but…" He said, trailing off.
"But what?" Erza asked.
"I know that I was the one who wanted to go… but… I want a condition on me coming with you."
"Oh? Well, what is it?"
"I want to fight you." Natsu said.
This surprised Erza and the other male.
"Are you stupid dude?! Do you have a death wish?!" The other male asked, though Natsu ignored him.
Erza's eyes were wide but she closed her hides and smiled, nodding.
"I see. Well, I accept your challenge Natsu, though I must ask what brought this on."
"You think of me as weak… and not ready for this… but I wish to show you what I am made of." Natsu said.
"So it's like I thought. I look forward to seeing what you got Natsu!" Erza said proudly, before leaving the room. "Let's go." She said as they all began to move out towards the train station.
They left the station about thirty minutes after they arrived which was a thirteen minute walk from the guild. It was then all three of them realized something.
Natsu… had motion sickness.
"Is… he going to be alright?" Asked the man named Gray.
"I'm not sure." Erza stated. "Natsu, you alright?"
"No… I feel like someone is having a pool party in my stomach." Natsu stated, not giving a very good analogy but the two of them understood.
"How have you got around the world?"
"Walking or..." He said, burping for a moment. "My shadow powers." He replied.
Natsu was sitting next to Erza with Gray sitting opposite of Natsu. Natsu was closest to the window and he was leaning against the window, his eyes closed as he tried to think of him being elsewhere. Erza suddenly pulled Natsu onto her lap, letting him lay his head on her nice smooth thighs.
Gray raised a brow and both Erza and Gray were surprised due to the fact they sensed that Natsu's motion sickness has lessened greatly.
"Seems like he enjoys being between your thighs." Gray stated, though it was a poor choice of words. Erza blushed heavily and looked away.
"It's not like that." Erza stated.
"W-Wait! That's not what I meant!" Gray said, waving his hands back and forth from his stupid comments. "Well… anyway. I think it's time you explain what is going on. What kind of mission is going on here?"
"Oh. Right. Well, one of my contacts wrote me a letter."Erza started. Her armored right hand had begun to stroke Natsu's cloaked back, petting him somewhat. "The contact had stated he had overheard something in a bar, something about a magic item known as Lullaby. He stated he didn't think much of it but he heard a name. Erigor. He is one of the members of the Dark Guild known as Eisenwald. Erigor is bad news as he is known to take jobs involving assassinations."
"I see. That's not good." Gray stated.
"No. Whatever this Lullaby is, it got his attention and it can't be good for anyone." Erza said. "And I am positive I couldn't take on the entire magical guild by myself, which is why I asked for your help."
"Just me? Wasn't there anyone else available?"
"No. I couldn't find anyone strong enough. You are the strongest wizard there, well besides myself."
"And this guy?" Gray asked.
"This here is Natsu Dragneel. He is a Fairy Tail wizard that we picked up one day… I was tasked to eliminate him but things have changed. He is now a Fairy Tail member and as of today, he is part of my team."
"Is he strong?"
"I don't know. I fought him once when I tried to kill him and he was able to defend against me despite his very weak body, but now that he's been with us for a month training… I can't say how strong he is."
"I see. Well good to meet you Natsu." Gray said with a grin. Natsu weakly put his right right gloved hand and gave him a thumbs up but he went back to a more drowsy state.
"Still sick I see." Erza said. "Well, at least it's not as bad. If needed, I will be your lap pillow for any ride we do."
Natsu nodded and fell asleep, snoring softly.
About thirty minutes later, Erza and Gray left the train with their belongings. Erza had brought along a large wheeled cart full of luggage, that was full of her armor and other things for her magic. It was then Gray looked behind them and noticed the train was leaving.
"Uh… not to make a big deal or anything… but where is that Natsu character?"
"Oh shit." Erza stated, turning around. "I left him on the train! I am such a fool! Someone needs to hit me for my penance!"
"I'll pass." Gray stated.
Back on the train, Natsu was currently lying on his back, looking up at the ceiling.
'Ugh… this his horrible… can I just go back home please? I'm good with no more missions' He thought as he suppressed the urge to vomit.
"Well well well, look at what we have here. It's one of the Fairy Tail Wizards." Spoke a male voice nearby.
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