"Tch," Laxus sighed when Natsu finally shut his eyes, dead on his feet.
The only problem was that their train had stopped and they had to start moving again.
"Hatchlings," He rolled his eyes, already having to carry Sting, Rogue, and the two's Exceeds, who were all fast asleep.
"Aye," Happy mumbled sleepily, placing himself on Laxus' head. Laxus, somehow, managed to get Natsu latched onto his back, and carried Sting and Rogue in his arms, which were locked under Natsu's legs.
"We there yet?" Natsu mumbled, rubbing his eyes.
"We're in Magnolia, yeah. Sleep well?" Laxus asked, ignoring the looks they received from the townsfolk. They weren't used to speaking anything other than Draconic- which sounded like snarls and growls to humans.
"Mmm," Natsu mumbled, pushing his face in the crook of his brother's neck. "Lax?"
"Ah?"
"I miss my Dad. And Lenori, and Weisslogia, and Metalicana, and Grandeeney, and Skiadrum, and Immerra. I- I miss home. Why did they leave? Do they not love us anymore?" Natsu whimpered, clutching his brother, and Laxus was thankful the younger two were still asleep.
"I don't know Natsu. But I know Igneel loved you- Our dragons loved all of us. We'll find them again, and we'll get our answers. Yeah?"
Natsu nodded, furiously wiping his tears away. "Yeah. Yeah!"
Laxus nodded back, and continued on, until they reached a large, slightly noisy guild.
Sting and Rogue instantly shot awake, hands slamming over their ears while Natsu wrapped his scarf over his ears.
"Can you brats walk now? I've been carrying you for three hours," Laxus muttered, rolling his eyes when each of his brother gripped him tighter.
"Fine, fine. Clingy little hatchlings," He muttered the last part to himself.
"`M not a hatchling!" Natsu protested vehemently.
"Sting, Rogue, are you ears covered?" Laxus ignored the nine year old.
When the two nodded, Laxus took a deep breath before stalking forward and kicking the door open.
"Oi, Jii-chan? Am I gonna get a welcome back or what?" Laxus called when he entered the guild hall, silencing all of Fairy Tail.
"WHA?!" The guild erupted into noise, people shouting, chairs clattering to the ground, glasses shattering.
"Too loud…" Rogue whispered, no one but his brothers hearing him.
Laxus' eye twitched, and he let out a loud growl.
"Hey! Either shut the hell up or lower your damn volume!" He snarled threateningly, shocking the guild into silence.
"Laxus…?" The blond looked to the bar, where his grandfather was sat, staring as if he'd seen a ghost.
The teen gave a small smile. "Hey, old man. I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me, eh?"
Makarov was suddenly overwhelmed by tears staring at his grandson- his grandson who was alive.
"You got room here for a few more?" Laxus asked walking to the bar. It was then the guild noticed the three young boys that seemed to be clinging to Laxus.
"They dead or somethin'?" A pale (naked?) boy with dark hair asked, arms crossed.
"Gray, clothes,"
"UWHA?! NOT AGAIN!"
It was then Natsu jumped down, landing on his feet. The fire mage lowered his scarf back to his neck, grinning at Makarov while Happy flew down and floated beside him.
"I'm Natsu Dragneel! A Fire Dragon Slayer! And this is Happy!" He gestured to his Exceed, who vanished his Aera wings and landed on Natsu's head.
"Aye sir! I'm Natsu's bestest friend!" The blue cat exclaimed.
Sting and Rogue both slid down from Laxus, but stayed close, their Exceeds hovering near their heads.
"I'm Sting, White Dragon Slayer. And this is Lector!" He exclaimed, attempting to hide his nervousness.
"Rogue, Shadow Dragon Slayer, and this is Frosch," Rogue said softly.
Both he and Sting were abused by their parents- who were mages- making them very timid. There was also the off feeling of being a duo instead of a trio- missing their other piece.
"Dragon Slayers?" Makarov's mouth parted in shock.
"Yeah! And we wanna join Fairy Tail! And when we're real strong, we're gonna find our dragons!" Natsu exclaimed.
"Aye!"
"Baka~. Dragons aren't real," The naked kid (now clothed), Gray, crossed his arms.
"Nu-uh! They totally are! You shut your mouth, droopy eyes!" Natsu glowered.
"What did you just call me, slanty eyes?!"
"You heard m- H-Hey! Put on some clothes, pervert!"
Laxus emitted a short growl from the back of his throat. "Guild mark first. Then you can brawl all you want,"
Makarov smiled widely. "Any friend of my grandson's is welcome here! Where do you want your mark?"
(trying smth new, been workin on this for a while and wanted to post it. tell me if u like it bc im p far in it but wont post the next few chapters just yet)