Hi guys Azza here.
Just wanted to quickly answer a question by Core AI. Do I plan on getting Natsu and Erza married with kids, my answer to that question is spoilers...
I do not own Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima does.
The Divine Capital
/The Divine Capital Terminus Natsu and Eliza's POV/
Natsu slowly opened his eyes as he regained consciousness.
"Ugh I feel like I just got hit by a train."
"You're not the only one Natsu," Eliza said as she shook her head.
"Well it seems the two of you reverted to your normal selves well enough; take a moment to gather yourselves."
"Thanks old man," Natsu sighed as Sozin began to laugh.
"Old man, never in all my years has anyone referred to me as old man you're such a card Natsu my boy!"
"Lord Sozin are you sure this is allowed bringing a mortal into our realms, isn't this against the rules?"
"Rules, that's precisely why he's here Eliza. The two of you worked together to take down Ravus and the Tribunal thought that it was wonderful, the rules are currently in review if you didn't know."
"In review your kidding, they haven't changed for over two thousand years!"
"Precisely Eliza and that's exactly why the Tribunal has decided to act, due to our hands being tied we could not deal with Ravus ourselves so amending the rules is in everyone's best interest."
"Uh that's all well and good but why bring me here for that, I'm a mortal so I wouldn't really know much about how God society works."
"That Natsu is for the Tribunal to discuss with you two, now you both need to get cleaned up. Eliza Natsu is staying with you for the duration of his stay so make sure you look after him."
"If that is what the Tribunal wishes," Eliza said as she motioned Natsu to follow.
"I'll see you at the Tribunal Natsu," Sozin said as he disappeared.
"This is strange," Natsu said as he faced Eliza.
"You're telling me," she replied as she poked his face.
"So this is really your realm, the realm of the Gods?"
"Yes this is our capital city Terminus, the heart of our society rests here."
Natsu started looking at his surroundings and was amazed at how extravagant the city was. The sky was almost rainbow in color and the streets were lined with gold.
"I'm certain this city never lost the holy land of the year award."
"It is rather beautiful isn't it, it's a shame the others couldn't come with us to see this I would have loved to give you all a tour."
"Yeah Erza would have loved this place, but I'm here so you can show me around cant you?"
"Oh so you are interested, I assumed you wouldn't have been."
"What makes you think that?"
"You just don't really seem like the type of person who does that sort of thing."
"Really your saying that to me, I love exploring new places let's go!"
Eliza lead Natsu through the capital city as Natsu took in the sights.
"Is everyone here a God that's crazy, how many Gods are there?"
"Well not everyone here is a currently serving God Natsu, many of the people here are either in the running or have already been a God at some point."
"Wait so how does becoming a current God work, do all these other people have the power of Gods."
Natsu continued to bombard Eliza with questions as she sighed.
"Natsu please one question at a time, to answer your first question a current serving God must retire and another person who is the most powerful. To put it into perspective after Lord Sozin retired I was next in line for the God of War position. To gain the position I had to be the strongest of all the War class."
"War class, so there's more people like you?"
"Kind of, once you ascend to the holder of the official God of a class you gain much more power than that of a disciple of a class."
"So where would I stack power wise to your class, are they as strong as me or are they like Elise."
"Hm well it's hard to say simply because you aren't at your maximum potential; one thing I know for sure is you would rank within the upper echelon. Keep in mind Natsu that the War class is basically the military of our race."
"Ah well that's interesting, I'm guessing you'd wipe the floor with me in this realm then."
"Perhaps, your Dragon Slayer magic gives you a level playing field. Oh you didn't notice your Dragon Slayer abilities are heightened here."
"Why though I don't understand why my powers are heightened I'm not a God."
"Not necessarily Natsu, you were raised by a Dragon weren't you?"
"Yeah the Fire Dragon King Igneel."
"Ah that explains why our Pact was so successful, tell me did Igneel tell you of the origins of Dragons?"
"He only really told me where he grew up and that he was only the King of the Fire Dragons and that there were other elemental Dragons out there."
"Hm well Natsu how would you like to meet the God who rules over Dragons?"
Natsu looked at Eliza in shock as she gave him an amused smile.
"God who rules over Dragons, whoever that is they must be extremely powerful."
"I won't spoil it for you, so I take it as a yes."
Natsu nodded as Eliza motioned Natsu to follow as the two made their way to the upper tiers of the city.
/Terminus Upper Levels/
Before I take you to meet the Lord you must be presentable, while having the signs of a hard fought battle present on you may be pleasing for the War class up here it is seen as a sign of disrespect. We'll head to my home and get you cleaned up before heading over."
"Wait a sec we're heading to your house you're not gonna pull that this is my home so I don't wear any clothes crap are you?"
"Normally yes however we are on a schedule so time does not permit me to have such fun, if you haven't already noticed the other Gods are quite intrigued by your presence Natsu."
"So what I didn't do anything."
"Oh but you have Natsu, everyone has caught wind of your being here and why. A mortal assisting heavily in the defeat of an old God is quite the feat."
"But you were the one doing the fighting all I did was lend you my power."
"Exactly Natsu I one of the strongest of the Divine Tribunal, the Goddess of War required a mortals power in order to defeat another God. It's not the fact that I wasn't strong enough people are interested in its how powerful are you Natsu, many here have never been in contact with mortals before and are probably curious to see how strong a mortal can be."
"Well said Lady Eliza although I wouldn't say his raw power alone is the most intriguing part about him. That Draconic power flowing through him, such power swelling within a mortal is quite impressive."
"I was wondering when you were going to make your presence known Valerica, perhaps instead of focusing on stealth you should focus on what I taught you instead."
"Of course my Lady however if I were to cause a scene here wouldn't we be reprimanded by the Tribunal?"
"You forget Valerica I am one of the sitting members of the Tribunal however your thinking is correct, you would be reprimanded. Oh of course I should probably introduce the two of you this is Valerica Natsu, I suppose it's accurate to say she's the strongest of the War class."
"Lady Eliza your words flatter me but it is as the Lady said I am considered one of the strongest yes, your Natsu Dragneel I see the class have been waiting to see someone like you."
"Someone like me, why because I'm mortal?"
"Not quite it's because Lady Eliza hold you and another three in such high regard in terms of combat ability, Erza Scarlet, Gray Fullbuster and Elise Faulkner I believe their names were."
"You hold Gray up to my standard Eliza I could drop him in two seconds!"
"Yes I know that Natsu what I meant was how they stack up to the War class."
"If I may be so bold to ask you Lady Eliza but why do you let Natsu call you by your first name only?"
"Hm well I suppose it has something to do with mutual respect between two seasoned warriors, besides Natsu is to me what mortals call a good friend."
"But still my Lady does that really qualify him to speak with you so casually!"
"Calm down Valerica its fine, besides you should have heard what he called Lord Sozin earlier, old man he said," Eliza said as she began to laugh while Valerica looked at Natsu in shock.
"And Lord Sozin didn't even reprimand you, what's your secret!"
"Secret I just say what I wanna say. If you're strong you get the right to speak your mind that's how I've always looked at it."
"Strong, you think you're strong! You have no idea what we Gods are capable of!"
"On the contrary Valerica dear he has actually fought me before."
Valerica's jaw dropped as Natsu simply shrugged.
"You may have the power of a Dragon but to fight one of the stronger God's of the Tribunal as a mortal and live!"
"Yes he did fight me and even managed to land a fair amount of blows on me, you all could learn a thing or two from Natsu in combat. Actually I should get him to come down later and have him spar with you all I'm sure it'd be quite the sight."
"Don't I get a say in this," Natsu sighed as another person arrived.
"Ah so this is the young mortal who's been making the news around here, oho look at that Draconic energy flowing through him too. Let me tell you something Valerica you don't get a pulse like that unless you've been training beyond your limits!"
"L-Lord Zephyr my apologies for not noticing you sooner," Valerica said panicked as she bowed.
"Bah all you runts should know by now that we Lords and Ladies of the next generation only address each other like that, you all should just act yourselves when the Elders aren't around. Honestly I'd say you could all learn a thing or two from our friend over here about chilling out, right Lady Eliza!"
"My my you aren't already half smashed in the hall at this time Lord Zephyr, perhaps it truly is a day for change after all."
"Bahahahaha you always did crack me up Eliza, Lord this, Lady that, I'm glad you brought someone with the ability to speak normally! Hi kid names Zephyr God Festivities how's it going!"
"Alright finally someone who isn't giving me a weird look," Natsu said as he shook the Gods hand.
"Look at that not only is he acting on our level, but he has the strength to back it up too! Eliza you've outdone yourself congratulations on beating crazy old Ravus and bringing him back by the way!"
"Well I'm just glad that the Elders witnessed it, it seems like some positive change is coming for once."
"Oh change is coming alright, I'm hoping that they'll let me create more holidays for the mortals, they know how to party that lot I'm telling you!"
"Your certainly a cheerful guy, it's nice to see festivals are in safe hands," Natsu said with a grin.
"Well thanks kid we Gods of Festivities take the role into ourselves wholeheartedly, you can't throw a party if your hearts not in it eh. That reminds me I came to thank you two! Because the two of you stopped Ravus the Tribunals asking me to host a festival in honour of you two!"
"What we rate that high praise!"
"Eliza don't be daft, the two of you beat a God that would have wiped out the mortal plane if left unchecked the least we can do is throw a party!"
"There's the key word Zephyr party, parties are smaller than festivals!"
"Aww come on Eliza what's the big deal everyone should get to celebrate! Oh that reminds me I need to speak to Drovus about the alcohol his class is making for us."
"Whoa whoa whoa are you saying there's a God of Alcohol," Natsu said with an excited look on his face.
"Of course there is kid Eliza what have you been teaching him, and the correct title is God of Refreshments. I guess it's a broad category but yes it's definitely a thing."
"Eliza why didn't you say something earlier they might have something that could get me drunk, I've never been drunk before!"
"Natsu we have a schedule stop screwing around!"
"Aww come off it Eliza the kid just wants to party let him celebrate!"
The three began to argue as Valerica looked at the scene in complete shock, two Gods were having a casual argument with a mortal; it was a sight that Valerica never thought possible.
"And what do we have here, Eliza and Zephyr arguing again as usual. The two of you always argue like this yet when it comes to the celebrations you're the best of friends, honestly pick one. Oh now this is someone I wasn't expecting to see so soon, Natsu Dragneel the mortal who assisted in Ravus' downfall. My names Sentry, God of Law and Order hopefully these two haven't made your stay here a chaotic one after all if they do then it will make my position look bad. After all who would accept rules and regulations if I overlook these types of situations?"
"Butt out Sentry this is between me and Eliza, go back to your paperwork and your fancy awards!"
Sentry quickly joined the argument as Natsu stood next to Valerica with a confused expression.
"They are the current standing Gods of their class right?"
"Yes they always fight like this and I'm not just talking about them, all the new generation act like this towards each other. Tell me Natsu what would you call this in your realm?"
"Well if I had to say anything then I'd say they're good friends having a little fun is all. Where I live we fight like this all the time yet I'd die for any one of them."
"Is that so, perhaps one day I'll be able to see the mortal realm with my own eyes. The idea sounds odd to me yet here you are as living proof."
"So I'm guessing only the current standing Gods get to look at the mortal realms then?"
"Yes that's how it's been since Lady Evernight struck down Lord Ravus all those years ago."
"Hey tell me something this Evernight is she still around?"
"Yes Lady Evernight is still among us although she no longer serves as the current standing God of Chaos. Once she believed that she had created enough Chaos for the mortal realm she retired to become an Elder."
"Wait so she wasn't punished for what she did to Ravus?"
"Why would she be she was doing her job of sewing Chaos across the realms, the only consequence was the realization that our direct influence was becoming a burden on the mortal realms ability to function."
"Is that right well from what I can tell things are gonna change around here soon."
"Yes it seems the Elders wish to hear from you on a number of matters and will decide on a course of action to take from there."
"Oh really well I guess I'd better get ready for this hearing thing later," Natsu said as he strolled over to Eliza.
"Natsu once the hearing is over will you come to the War class and fight with us?"
"Sure I'm always up for a good fight, hopefully your all as strong as Eliza said you are."
Eliza finally broke away from the argument and spoke to Natsu.
"Let us go Natsu these two will be the death of me!"
"Right I still wanna meet this God of Dragons you told me about too."
"Of course in due time however you know what comes first right?"
"Yeah yeah bath time I get it," Natsu sighed as the two made their way to Eliza's home.
/Terminus Dragon Shrines/
After a rather long bath Natsu ad Eliza made their way to the Dragon God Eliza spoke of. Before they even reached the gate a man ordered them to stop.
"Hold up you two this is the land of the God of Dragons, state your intents and -."
The man stopped mid sentence once he noticed Natsu.
"Hold on you have the power of Dragons flowing through you, you couldn't possibly be….."
"I'm a Dragon Slayer from Earthland," Natsu replied as the man began sprinting up the stairs.
"Please sir right this way!"
Natsu looked at Eliza with a confused expression as Eliza motioned for him to follow.
Once the two reached the top they were greeted with a large wooden door.
"My sincerest apologies Dragon Slayer I had no idea that you were here to meet the current standing God."
"That's fine you were just doing your job."
The man smiled as he opened the door and a searing torrent of flames blasted the three, Natsu quickly began to eat the flames as they finally died down.
"So he truly is one then, allow him entry!"
"Of course my Lord! Please go on through."
Natsu and Eliza entered the temple and were met face to face with a large Dragon.
"Well I'm glad you are a Dragon and not a human, it just wouldn't seem right Dragons being ruled over by humans," Natsu said casually as the Dragon made a loud rumbling noise.
"He definitely is the son of Igneel as you said Eliza, thank you for bringing him here to meet with me."
"Of course I brought him Xizor it was an opportunity I knew he would relish."
"Is that so, tell me son of Igneel how goes it down on Earthland these days?"
"Well ever since Igneel disappeared I haven't seen a single Dragon in the sky, well that's not entirely true I did see one although I really don't want to call him a Dragon."
"Ah you must be referring to the Dragon of Apocalypse Achnologia, it pains me greatly to know that he still roams the lands."
"Did you know him old timer?"
"Son of Igneel you most definitely are, that carefree attitude of yours. Yes I and all Dragons know of that one, amongst all us Dragons he is truly a monster. Tell me did Igneel ever tell you about Achnologia?"
"No he never told me anything, all I knew was there were other types of Dragons out there."
"Hm well allow me to teach you a small bit of history regarding that one, I understand you've had previous run ins with that beast."
"Sure I'd be happy to learn all you've got."
"Hah to learn that would take you eons boy but I like the enthusiasm. Yes Achnologia was indeed a Dragon however there is a secret behind that one that he would like all of Earthland to forget."
"A secret you mean like a way to beat him?"
"I suppose it is the way to beat him yes but this applies to all his kind, Achnologia is a Dragon Slayer boy."
"What!"
"Yes the Dragon of the Apocalypse that not even the Zeref brat could defeat is indeed a human, understand though that he chooses to discard his humanity to become a Dragon."
"But how is he able to do that if he's a Dragon Slayer, he's a full on Dragon like you or Igneel!"
"Now that boy is probably the question everyone during the war wanted to know."
"War what war, how long ago was this?"
"Natsu there was a war known as the Dragon War that occurred centuries ago, it was basically fought over the place of humanity in Earthland. Some Dragons believed they should coexist with humans however most didn't."
"I would ask how you know about this but you're the Goddess of War of course you know."
"It is as Eliza sound young one, the first Dragon Slayers of the age were produced from this war, the most notable being Achnologia and another named Irene however the latter doesn't even come close to Achnologia's power merely serves as an example of how twisted he really is."
"So how are they able to turn into Dragons then, if they can do it then does that mean I can too?"
"You see Natsu after the rise of Achnologia he began to kill any and every Dragon, Dragon Slayer and human he could find. Realising the mistake they made the next set of First Generation Dragon Slayers were prevented from being turned into Dragons."
"Aww really that sucks guess it was for the best though, I have a question though if you could would you stop Achnologia?"
"Of course I would if it were an option however the Tribunal has forbidden us Gods from interfering directly in mortal affairs. Well that was the case until the two of you had your little fight with Ravus, Dragon God I believe you declared some of your attacks to be," Xizor said with a low chuckle.
"Well that would be what a Dragon Slayer with the power of a God would be allowed to call his attacks right or do we need your permission?"
"You are truly fascinating Son of Igneel, you stand before the God of Dragons yet have a casual chat. Then again I find that quite comforting it feels like I'm speaking to another of my kind, it has been so long since I've seen a fellow Dragon."
"Can't you just do what Eliza does and speak with them through their minds or something?"
"Ah well you see Natsu Dragons aren't like humans if anything we are solitary creatures and only speak face to face."
"That's not true Xizor why hide it from him," Eliza thought to herself.
"It seems you have become quite proficient with the Fire Dragon magic Natsu, to think Igneel would give you the means to access the King stage as well."
"Well I did train for years to get to where I am, I guess hearing the God of Dragons saying I'm doing great is pretty reassuring."
"Tell me boy how do you think you would go if you had more than one Element?"
Natsu looked at the Dragon in shock.
"Another element of Dragon Slaying magic! Are you serious, I mean is that even possible?"
"Of course it's possible; the strongest mage in your little Wizard Saint club has four Elements at his disposal."
"No way, and you of all Dragons are gonna teach me a new element!"
"Honestly kid all I asked was a question don't get so excited, I am considering recommending you to someone."
"Really is it another Dragon?"
"Of course no human could teach you such magic effectively unless they were as proficient as you are which is mostly why I'm recommending you."
"So what type of Dragon are you recommending me to, are they strong, do they look cool, are-."
"Will you be quiet boy I'm concentrating," Xizor roared as Natsu merely stood there.
"I just spoke with them and they are more than happy to take you, the real question is are you willing to go?"
"How could I say no, I do have a few things I have to do before I go though like this meeting with the Tribunal and I have to return to my guild with my friends and let them know I'm going off to train."
"Of course, luckily for you they live in Earthland although you'll have to find them, Fiore is a big place so hopefully you pay attention to what I'm about to put in your mind."
A flash appeared of a mountain near Crocus, there was a large cave and two dark red eyes looked directly at Natsu from the darkness of the cave before disappearing.
"Whoa did they know we were looking at them?"
"Of course they knew, I told them to greet you although that wasn't what I was expecting."
"Alright I'm getting all fired up now!"
"Xizor as much as I'm sure the two of you are enjoying each other's company we are all expected at the Tribunal soon so we had best be prepared."
"Of course we'll be prepared Eliza, besides what do I really have to prepare I'm a Dragon I'm not exactly going to dress for the occasion. Still it's been awhile since I've left the temple so I guess I'm looking forward to it, is Zephyr handling the preparations for this festival?"
"Naturally it's his job Xizor we were given them for a reason."
"I wish all of you would get over this quarrelling and get along better, we all grew up together so it's only right we be the best of friends."
"Wait so all of you grew up together, so you're all like best buddies working together. How does this Tribunal of yours ever get any work done?"
"Time my boy and lots of it. Fortunately for us we have all the time we need."
"Except for today Xizor we have less than an hour until the Tribunal begins."
"Oh is that the time, fine I suppose it's time for me to get a move on then. The two of you can catch a ride there with me."
"Awesome I haven't flown with a Dragon since Igneel disappeared."
"You both better hold on I'll be going quite fast!"
/Terminus Tribunal Quarter/
It took less than five minutes for the trio to arrive at the Tribunal chambers as Xizor landed with an amused look.
"They always have this amazed look every time I leave the temple, you wonder who the divine one is sometimes."
"Well you are a Dragon after all who wouldn't be impressed; see this guy is probably coming over to ask for an autograph."
Xizor sighed as someone rushed over to where the three had landed.
"Lord Xizor how many times must we tell you not to land at the entrance to the hall, every time you land here you leave claw marks embedded in the ground and we have to replace the ground!"
"Lord Fulcrum I've said this a thousand times I'm a Dragon I can't walk up the stairs I'm too big, widen the stairway to accommodate Dragons or don't come whining to me!"
"Why do we need to widen the stairway it's already bigger than you, member of the Tribunal or no you need to start following the procedures!"
"Who's that guy," Natsu whispered to Eliza who had an amused look on her face.
"That's Lord Fulcrum the God of Stone smithing, he gets mad at Xizor every time he lands because the Stone smiths pour their souls into their work and Xizor tears it up just as it's finished."
"God of Stone smithing huh, why isn't there just a God that covers all types of construction?"
"Because Stone smithing is in a sense its own form of art I suppose, that's what Fulcrum would tell you anyway. I can understand his frustrations but it's their own fault for not accommodating Xizor when they built this place."
"You Gods seriously love pissing each other off," Natsu sighed.
"Of course after all it can get quite boring around here and we need some entertainment."
Natsu and Eliza continued to listen in on Xizor and Fulcrum's argument in amusement before more Gods began to arrive.
"Lord Fulcrum are you harassing Lord Xizor over the floor again, the poor dear has no other alternative since you quite rudely designed the stairway too small."
"Lady Cyprus we've been over this many a time, Lord Xizor can fit in the stairway he chooses not to!"
"Come on Lord Fulcrum give it a rest you know Lord Xizor ain't gonna take the stairwell so why bother, it gives you a job to do so why bother complaining?"
"Lord Pleidies you know how much it requires to replace the amount of stone lost per time why do you insist on joining Lord Xizor's side?"
"Who are they," Natsu asked confused.
"Lady Cyprus is Goddess of Magical Sciences and Lord Pleidies is God of Mathematics, honestly I'm surprised they had the time to even attend today."
"Lady Eliza you know we always have time for the Tribunal, our work might be time consuming but you forget that the Classes were established in order to compensate."
"Yeah Eliza why be such a killjoy, it's not every day a Tribunal meeting such as this takes place," Pleidies said with an amused grin.
"My my Pleidies has all that time in your study caused you to forget how we are to address each other in public let alone in front of the Tribunal halls themselves?"
"Bah we all hate the titles and you know it, we all know that you of all people hate the title so why the sudden change of heart?"
"Enough all of you," a voice boomed from the top of the steps as the large golden doors swung open.
"Oh dear we've done it again," Eliza sighed.
A large man wearing golden robes began to walk down the steps and towards the Gods who were all silent.
"You are all Gods correct, you all are beings that serve a higher calling are you not? Please enlighten me as to why you all feel the need to argue and goad each other into conflict?"
All of the Gods present bowed their heads as the golden robed figure began to walk back up the steps.
"The Tribual begins in five minutes so can you all please make your way to your designated seats without beating each other to death please?"
The figure disappeared behind the golden doors once more as the Gods begin to file in.
"Who was that?"
"High Lord Seigfried one of the five Gods of Creation and one of the ten heads of the Divine High Council."
"High Lord so he's what a God among Gods?"
"Natsu he is a God of Creation, without the Gods of Creation there would be no one to maintain balance between Creation and Destruction."
"Hang on so if the Gods of Creation are only half of this High Council then does that mean…"
"Yes the other half consists of the five Gods of Destruction; fortunately both sides are quite friendly towards each other. Unfortunately it's why they scold us for arguing with each other."
"Your hierarchy here is seriously weird isn't there anyone in charge around here?"
"Well there are two who watch over all but they aren't necessarily in charge nor do they ever wish to be, they are what came before all of us and they are in places unbeknownst to us. They are the first Lord and Lady, the Goddess of Life and the Lord of Death. If there were any who could take charge or override anyone it would be them."
"Seriously those are some pretty big titles rulers over life and death that's insane!"
"Indeed though none of us have seen them and they never speak to us. It is taught that the roles of all Gods were created by them, our race was created and then they left. According to what they told the first of us they are the same as us merely something more, what that is supposed to mean no one knows."
"Honestly all this is really confusing me."
"It would confuse anyone; our history is far too large to understand in one sitting. Perhaps I'll teach you one day or have Elise teach you."
"Wait so Elise knows all this, how can she remember all this stuff!"
"I've known Elise from when she was small Natsu I've had plenty of time to educate her."
"Hey you two we're going in," Xizor sighed as they made their way inside.
When Natsu entered his eyes widened in shock, the entire Tribunal chamber was made entirely out of jewels. From the floor to the walls, chairs to the desks and everything in between.
"This proves I'm dead doesn't it, I died and I'm somewhere in limbo right?"
"Impressive isn't it, truly glorious befitting a Council of the Gods," Eliza said as she led Natsu to the Ruby colored section.
"Why are the tables colored like this?"
"Good question Natsu, the colors represent the fields the Gods perform in. For example we are sitting at the Ruby table which represents roles that have anything to do with conflict hence the color red."
"Red as in blood right?"
"Exactly, another example is the Yellow table which is made from Topaz. They represent things that represent life such as farming and agriculture or even things like the sun which gives life to many things."
"You all thought that much into it that's impressive."
"Yes and as you probably noticed where the members of the High Council sit half of the table is made from clear Diamond while the other half is made from Obsidian representing Creation and Destruction."
Natsu continued to look around curiously before realising that not every seat was filled.
"It seems some didn't bother to turn up again which is odd because even the former Gods are attending."
"So all the former Gods are coming to this, will Evernight be here?"
"Of course she wouldn't have a choice; after all it was her that originally bound Ravus to the Nirvana core in the first place. Oh my even Lady Felicity made it now the others definitely have no excuse."
"Who's Lady Felicity?"
"Lady Felicity is probably one of the most important Gods of us all, she is the Goddess of Time."
"Oh ok," Natsu said as he returned to staring at all the Gods in the room.
Natsu couldn't believe how many Gods there were, for almost every function in life there was a God for it. For anyone who prays to the God of their craft Natsu thought they were the geniuses.
"Can we please have silence in the Council chambers," a voice boomed as all idle chatter immediately ceased.
"To all of you who have attended today know that the High Council greatly appreciates your participation and let it be known that all those who were unable to attend due to the pressures of their duties are to be praised for their continued efforts. Let the record show that this emergency session of the Divine Tribunal has officially begun."
A loud bell sounded three times as the man who was speaking resumed his seat, one of the Gods of Creation stood and began to address everyone.
"Lords and Ladies I High Lord Silus thank you all for attending today on such short notice. As you all know there was an incident in the Earthland realm in regards to a former Lord whom we all thought long since departed. I am of course referring to the matter of former God of Discord Lord Ravus."
A God of Destruction stood and continued from where Silus left off.
"Now while we had informed all of you regarding the fact of Ravus' return we did not inform you all about certain steps the High Council took in regards to preventative measures against Ravus. By unanimous vote this High Council allowed the Goddess of War Eliza in conjunction with one mortal to combat Ravus in order to return him to our realm."
"In other words you let Lady Eliza enter Earthland breaking the seal that you all placed on our realm isn't that right High Lord Harkon?"
"Lord Tybalt the seal was indeed broken however not for Eliza to enter Earthland only to bring Ravus back."
"Then how did Eliza beat Ravus if she wasn't there," another God shouted.
"Allow us to explain the situation by letting Eliza and the mortal to speak to you all themselves."
"The mortal, you let the mortal enter our realm are you insane!"
The moment the sentence was uttered Xizor roared silencing everyone once more.
"Thank you Lord Xizor, as for the mortal yes he was invited here by us personally and Lord Thornton let me clear something up for you this mortal is stronger than a fair majority of the court including you, comments that are of such disrespectful nature towards mortals will not be tolerated. Now the reason why we have called the mortal here is for an insight into the mortal world from the eyes of a mortal."
"High Lord Harkon may I speak?"
"Of course Lady Eliza you and the mortal may have the floor."
"Mortal, such an interesting word wouldn't you all say. We Gods are by all accounts immortal yet we take one step from our realm and we have the ability to die, does this not qualify us too as mortal? So let us not refer to this man as mortal let us use his name, Natsu Dragneel son of the Fire Dragon King Igneel."
Many of the Gods began to murmur amongst themselves before one of them spoke up.
"You're telling us he's of Divine origin Lady Eliza?"
"Indeed I am Lord Thornton he can use the magic of the Dragons, Lord Xizor tested him and Natsu consumed his fire with no effort. Lords and Ladies let me inform you of something, Natsu might not be the strongest here but it should be noted that he is indeed on our level. I have fought with him myself to test his strength and let me tell you all that he is indeed immensely powerful however from my time travelling alongside Natsu and his allies who are also strong I have discovered something, the so called mortals are no longer weak like they once were."
"No longer weak, Lady Eliza we have no proof that this … Natsu fellow is even as strong as you claim him to be."
Several of the Gods nodded in agreement as one of the High Lords stood.
"The reason we are all here today is not just to review the status of the denizens of Earthland and the other realms rather to come to a decision due to the emergence of such powerful beings from said realms. We have called the Divine Tribunal here today and the presence of a powerful denizen of Earthland who is familiar with one of our kind to decide the fate of the seal between our worlds."
The room was silent; many of the Gods had shocked faces however to Natsu's surprise not one of the former Gods had any inclination of being surprised.
"Does this mean the potential removal of the barrier that prevents us from entering the mortal realms as we so choose?"
"It is as I said; with you Natsu Dragneel as a representative alongside Lady Eliza we would ask your opinion on this after seeing different sides as to how a God can carry themselves."
Natsu looked up at the God with a serious expression, thinking carefully on how to respond Natsu began to speak.
"Before I start speaking I wanna apologise if I address anyone incorrectly I'm still learning more about how your culture likes to be addressed. When I look at a God I'd like to see coming into our realm I think of Eliza, yes her job is to create conflict but that is something that we as humans have come to accept. When I think of Gods that I don't want to come to my realm I think of ones that don't clean up after themselves like a certain former Goddess of Chaos who left Ravus down on Earthland which caused a mess that even all of you today are here to address."
From where the former Gods were sitting one of them stood and began to speak.
"Natsu Dragneel, you are a man who in his short time on Earthland has become something of an oddity. You by all accounts should have died years ago from many occasions in which you have simply thrown all caution to the wind and let fate decide your path. Do you think that you are in a position to tell a God that they should need to clean up after themselves, what makes you think that your way of thinking is correct and not ours?"
"You must be Lady Evernight I'm guessing, if you think that I'm wrong simply because of past mistakes I've made then you only play that card to your whole race. Leaving Ravus behind on Earthland as a power source for Nirvana was entirely intentional on your part I have no doubt about that. But that man Roubaul who Ravus drove mad and you manipulated is still standing watch even after the two thousand years you probably spent relaxing and moving on with your life. That man's body has wasted away; he even managed to fight off the madness that Ravus had cast on him all those years ago. And the reason why he did that was because he knew that Nirvana needed to be stopped, that there was an evil in there that no one would be able to contain if it was released."
"What's your point mortal we don't have all day," Evernight sighed.
"My point and this is directed at all of you is that Roubaul who should have only lived for at the absolute most to the age of one hundred and twenty has been chained to Earthland because of a little game you decided to play. Two thousand years may not seem like much to you but to that man he has outlived everything he probably knew. My point is while I would love for Gods like Eliza, Xizor, Zephyr and many others I met to come to my realm Gods like you would only cause the downfall of our societies for fun."
"So Natsu Dragneel what would you propose we do then, what do you think should be done?"
"High Lord Harkon was it? The first thing I'd like to ask is why wasn't Lady Evernight ever punished for basically killing another God? In our realm murder or even just assaulting someone with intent carries punishment, I know you Gods have your own ways of doing things but what would you do if she did that to one of the ten of you, would there be a punishment then?"
Many of the Gods began to murmur amongst themselves nodding as the High Lords looked at each other before nodding.
"So what you're asking us is why do we not punish a God, or are you asking us why we do not monitor their actions?"
"What I'm asking is why Lady Evernight was allowed to get away with basically murdering a God, interfering with our realm on such a scale and essentially torturing a man for two thousand years. And yes Lady Evernight Roubaul told me you spoke to him every now and again until you decided it wasn't funny anymore."
"Natsu while we understand your issues we cannot punish Lady Evernight for something that our predecessors have already ruled on. That said however we can bring about change should that be necessary; tell us what you think we should do if we decide to open the seal between our realms permanently."
"Well for starters and I don't mean any disrespect to any of you, all you Gods need to stick within your own field. That means no destroying modern society because you're bored, no creating super weapons and giving them to people just to see what will happen. When you enter another realm just be mindful that it's not your home and that while you all haven't been directly interfering we've made progress and want to continue doing so."
"In other words what your saying is treat other realms as if they were our own."
Natsu nodded as the High Lords whispered to each other before turning their attention back to Natsu.
"You do bring up some valid points, treating other realms as if they were our own does make one think about how we would feel if we treated our dear home they way we have others. The High Lords must speak on the matter further however know this Natsu either way your concerns and suggestions will play a large role in whatever actions we take."
Natsu bowed his head as the High Lords dismissed the Tribunal and everyone began to file out.
"Natsu turned to look at Eliza who was looking at Natsu with a surprised look on her face.
"They say the art of war can be used in the courtroom and there was living proof, you were almost like another person in there!"
"Well I figured just show respect, speak properly and I'd get somewhere you know."
"Natsu I have a feeling that what you've said will really change things around here, perhaps not now but sometime soon I might be able to visit Earthland in person."
"Here's hoping, what I don't want is Gods like Evernight coming to Earthland and ruining things."
"Well either way I wouldn't expect much to happen for awhile yet."
Natsu and Eliza made their way outside the Tribunal chambers as Xizor and Sozin called them over.
"That speech blew me out of the water kid you did great!"
"Indeed Natsu, Evernight definitely lost some face after that."
"Thanks guys I tried my best is all, now what happens?"
"Well this is where your job ends and ours begins kid, Tribunal will probably meet again in a week or so to discuss ideas further but enough about that we've got a festival to go to!"
Tell me Natsu have you ever seen a drunk Dragon before," Xizor asked as Natsu had a hopeful expression.
"Honestly Natsu your hopeless sometimes," Eliza sighed as the group made their way to the lower districts."
/Terminus War Quarter/
Xizor flew the group over to the War Quarter of the city and upon arrival Eliza was bombarded with questions by almost everyone there.
"So Natsu I take it your talk with the Tribunal went well?"
"Oh Valerica hey yeah it was alright, how'd you tell?"
"Lady Eliza hasn't had such a smug look in a long time you must have really done a good job."
"Yeah but at the end of the day hearings and stuff aren't really my thing," Natsu sighed.
"Well that makes two of us then, so I was wondering do you fancy taking any of us on in a little fight?"
"Hmm how many of you wanna take me on?"
"Oh just all of them," Valerica said as she pointed to around thirty people who all had hopeful expressions on their faces.
"I assume that includes you does it," Natsu sighed as he cracked his knuckles.
"Of course it does, there's no way I'm weaker than you."
"Oh really well you'll be shocked when I say this then, all of you bring it on!"
The group looked at each other for a moment before looking back at Natsu confused.
"All of you should do as he said; he's already figured out how strong you all are and is prepared for battle. Honestly did I teach you all nothing?"
"Sorry Lady Eliza," the group shouted in unison.
The group was about to begin attacking Natsu when he suddenly appeared in front of them and released a searing torrent of flames.
"Hm impressive Natsu," Xizor said as the group recovered.
"There's no way he can take half the War Class let's get him," Valerica shouted as Natsu had an amused look on his face.
"Honestly Natsu you really are hopeless, you already forgot about everything on Earthland haven't you," Eliza sighed as Natsu began to beat all her students.
/Nirvana Ruins Erza, Elise and Wendy's POV/
The trio had been sitting around for half the day as all the mages had been searching for Natsu.
"There's no way he's dead so he must be around here somewhere," Elise said as Erza sighed.
"Typical of that idiot to disappear just as the Council turns up, they took Jellal away alongside that other guy even though Jellal had no idea what he'd done. Elise has Eliza contacted you yet?"
"No sorry Erza I haven't heard a thing from Mother in awhile either I wonder what they're doing?"
"Natsu's going to be fine right Erza," Wendy asked as Erza sighed.
"Wendy that idiot's fine he's just off being himself again somewhere."
"Um if you want we can go stay at my guild until he comes back?"
"Sure that sounds like a great idea besides it looks like it might rain soon."
"What about everyone else should we tell them?"
"Nah don't bother they didn't really do anything so let them search in the rain," Elise said with a grin.
"I'm too tired for this so let's just go," Erza sighed as they made their way to Cait Shelter.
/Cait Shelter Guild Hall/
The trio arrived at the Cait Shelter guild to be greeted by Roubaul.
"My my it looks like you've made more friends Wendy."
"Hello Master this is Erza and that's Elise, they're Fairy Tail mages."
"Yes child I know who they are, you know after you disappeared in the forest Carla was really worried about you. It's ok to make new friends but remember the friends who you already have otherwise in the end you'll have none."
Wendy's eyes widened at the mention of the cats name.
"Oh no I forgot all about Carla have you seen her Master!"
"She came back a while ago she's inside resting."
Wendy ran inside the guild hall looking for Carla as Roubaul looked at Elise with a serious expression.
"I take it you know what I am."
"Why are you here spirit?"
"Spirit, what are you talking about Elise?"
"This guy here, Roubaul he isn't real. In fact am I right to assume that none of this is real?"
Roubaul nodded as the two looked at the man curiously.
"All of this, the Cait Shelter guild I mean, was created solely for Wendy's sake. However thanks to Natsu and the God my long vigil here can finally end, and all this with it."
"So what are you planning to do with Wendy then, you aren't just going to leave her here?"
"Relax Erza I've already taken care of it, Natsu swore to me he would take care of her for me. Although he may not have stated it directly I could see in his eyes that he intended to take care of her."
"Do you happen to know where Natsu is now?"
"That question is difficult to answer though I think you might understand," he said pointing to Elise.
"Me, why do you think I'll understand?"
"Because you seem to bet the same as the God, if that's the case you should understand what the hole in the sky meant that Natsu went into."
"Wait, did you just say Natsu disappeared into a hole in the sky?"
"Yes someone came out of it, the two had a conversation and then they both left."
Elise looked completely shocked as she leant on Erza for support.
"Elise what's wrong, what happened to Natsu?"
"Erza they went to the realm of the Gods, I didn't think it was possible but the seal was broken. If they invited Natsu to the realm of the Gods then he must be seeing the Divine Tribunal!"
"Elise calm down your going too fast what's this about a Tribunal, God Realm?"
"To put it simply Natsu has entered the place that only Gods reside, the place where Mother lives in person, Terminus!"
Well dear it's good to see I didn't lie to Natsu about you doing your homework."
"Mother!"
"Eliza where are you!"
"Erza dear calm down Natsu's perfectly safe, well if you call beating over half of the War Class into submission safe then he's perfectly fine."
"The War Class Mother are you crazy!"
"Elise relax he's beaten most of them already, he took on over thirty of them at once by himself which greatly impressed some of the other Gods."
"Eliza what is going on over there, why did you take Natsu into your realm?"
"Erza dear we didn't take Natsu he came voluntarily, the Tribunal wanted to ask him about his thoughts on Gods and such and then there will be a party and then he can come back."
"A party are you kidding me; we just finished dealing with the Oracion Seis how can he be partying at a time like this!"
"Erza calm down it would have been the Tribunal who organised it, Natsu going is definitely a good idea."
"Indeed it is Elise dear, I would have brought you all here if I could but the rules still technically prohibit mortals from coming here. However Natsu's speech to the High Lords seems to have swayed them to change that rule."
"The High Lords, Natsu spoke with them and isn't dead!"
"My my your faith in Natsu isn't very high, rest assured Natsu will be back before the day is out."
"He'd better be after all he just accepted a big responsibility," Erza said as he looked over towards the Cait Shelter guild.
"Ah the Sky Dragon girl, yes such a sad story but I know Natsu made the right decision. In time you'll see it the same Erza. I have to go now dears Natsu is being hounded by the War Class again."
Once Eliza was gone the two looked at each other before sighing.
"So wanna go find something to eat?"
"You don't suppose there are any cake monsters around do you?"
Chapter 24 finished. Lots and lots and lots and lots of exposition I know. I know you all were expecting a party this Chapter but serious implications outweigh partying unfortunately. Still hopefully you all have a decent idea of how Gods work and how they are going to play in the future of this story after all it's a massive concept and I don't want to make a mistake.
Hopefully you all enjoyed the Chapter and I'll see you in the next one.