Natsu would've been as worried as his wife if he didn't have complete faith in the Sky Maiden. Every time Natsu entered the infirmary, Wendy was in the middle of treating Nashi. Natsu, however was more worried about Lucy. She hadn't left the infirmary since Nashi had returned and it made Natsu worried she wasn't eating or sleeping enough. He didn't know where she was showering though. He thought she would've looked awful ,but her complexion never changed. Just a mask of worry. He'd tried to get her to leave, but she never moved a muscle. Natsu sighed as he left the infirmary in defeat. She just refused to move.
"Get me a beer, Mira" Natsu growled as he sat at the bar. Mira nodded.
"Nothing stronger, Natsu?" She asked politely. he thought for a moment.
"On second thought, get me a bottle of vodka" Mira smiled sweetly at him and nodded. As she left to get the vodka, it left Natsu with his thoughts. Now, before you get the wrong idea, Natsu was worried about his daughter. How could he not be? He'd never loved anything as much as he did her. But, he did trust Wendy to help her. Wendy had evolved a lot since he'd left 16 years ago ,and it was good to know Nashi was in the best of hands medically possible. Natsu took the bottle Mira sat in front of him, took the cork out, and drank a quarter before he set it down. When he heard someone sit down next to him, he turned to find Gajeel sitting there.
"Get me what the Salamanders got" He grumbled towards Mira, who know both men were in too bad a mood to be argued with about being polite. when he received his own bottle, they sat in angered silence. "So," Gajeel finally poke up, taking a swig. "We're gonna kick the ass of whoever did this, right?" Natsu snorted.
"What do you think?" Natsu retorted. "I going to find whoever hurt my daughter and kick his ass. He'll regret it then." Gajeel nodded.
"I can't wait to get my hands on them either." He smiled viciously. "Gihhi, makes me chuckle just thinking about the broken bones." Natsu nodded in agreement. He was just about finished with the bottle, but Natsu had pumped so much alcohol into his system as a part of Fairy Tail this bottle was barely enough for a buzz, which may have sounded crazy, but Cana could drink a whole barrel and only get a buzz. Natsu was about to turn around a drill the bottle across the room when he came face to face with Laxus. He seemed slightly amused.
"Something you were gonna do, Natsu?" He asked, a bemused look on his face. Natsu laughed quietly.
"Nah, nothing" He set the bottle back down. "Something you needed, Laxus? Gajeel and I were in the middle of discussing a plot for payback" Laxus sughed.
"Yes, and I need you to come with me. We'll get Erza too."
"Where are we going?" Natsu asked. He couldn't imagine where Laxus was taking him. Laxus smiled again.
"You and Gajeel were discussing payback, yeah? I called for backup" Natsu felt his eyes widened.
"Backup? You mean you called..."
"I did"
Natsu soon found himself on Laxus' left flank, waiting for their backup. Erza was too his right, and Laxus stood between them. With nothing better too do, Natsu started to look around lazily. It happened after he found a weird mark on the back of Laxus' neck, and realizing Erza was shorter then both him and Laxus by about a head or two, in Laxus' case. a glowing, glittery blue dot appeared in the sky. Natsu grinned. He couldn't wait to here that good old voice again. It got closer, and Natsu heard it.
"Yes, meeeehhnnnn" The voice boomed. "The parfum of old friends is strong here! The parfum of love, meeeeehhhnnn!" Natsu grinned as Erza sighed.
"Why, of all guilds, you called him?" She demanded, watching Laxus.
"Because Blue Pegasus and Fairy Tail are old allies. Plus, I love watching you squirm." Laxus replied.
"Come on Erza," Natsu told her. "Lighten up, your a married women, he'll leave you alone"
"Natsu," She said wearily. "You were at my wedding. He tried to kiss me, and convince Jellal to trade places with him"
"Where is my honey?" The voice boomed again, which made Natsu laugh. "The parfum of forbidden love!" Erza sighed, and Natsu watched as a sparkling, ginger haired figure swan dived off the bow of the Christina. Natsu wasn't expecting the graceful maneuver he performed in mid air, but he didn't know why he thought it would prevent Ichiya from face planting into the concrete. "Meeehhhnnn!" He shouted in pain. Natsu laughed and Laxus pressed his mouth into a thin line to prevent from doing so as well. Erza just rubbed the bridge of her nose irritably. The Trimens, and three others Natsu didn't recognize, descended in Ren's air magic.
"Every time we visit, Ichiya-senpai, I swear" Hibiki grinned.
"He's just excited to visit our old friends" Eve agreed heartily.
"Can't imagine why, they aren't all that..." Ren muttered. They landed as Ichiya gathered himself together.
"Laxus-kun" We came as fast as we can." Ichiya turned to Natsu, and his grin grew. "Natsu-kun, it is good to see you, old friend. The parfum of friendship, meeehhhnnn!" Natsu shook his head with a chuckle.
"You haven't changed a bit Ichiya." He told him, and Ichiya nodded.
"Or you, my friend" He then turned to Erza, and Natsu tensed in anticipation, as did Laxus. The Trimens just chuckled. "My honey," He drawled, his voice turning sappy. "It is wonderful to see you again. I however, will not intrude. You are, after all, married. As am I" Erza sighed in relief, and the Trimens stepped forward.
"Natsu, You look good" Hibiki complimented, stepping forward. Natsu had always like Hibiki a bit more than the other two, mainly because Ren was stoney and Eve was a bit weird.
"You two, old man" Natsu grinned, poking fun at the little gray hair Hibiki had. Hibiki turned around.
"I suppose you haven't met our kids yet, huh?" the one that looked like Hibiki stepped forward. "This is Ken" The teenager nodded at Natsu.
"It an honor to meet you, Mr. Dragneel" The other two introduced themselves as well. Ren's son was Taro, and Eve's was Akio.
"Speaking of meeting Natsu," Erza spoke up. "Where's Mami?' As if to answer her, the door to the Christina opened, and a figure stood silhouetted against the light from inside.
"I am here, meeehhhnnn" Natsu stifled a laugh as the second generation Trimens gathered up to bow to her. A girl that looked almost exactly like Ichiya strode out, albeit she was taller. Natsu had to admit, she was very attractive. She had hair Ichiya's color that went down to the middle of her back. She had any mans preferred body type, and a supermodel smile plastered on her face. She walked up next to her father. "Father, I have arrived." She spoke.
"Indeed you have, Mami-sama" Ichiya replied. "I would like you to Natsu-kun, your fathers dear friend from the old days." Old days. Natsu remembered them fondly. Really he just remembered seeing Erza toss Ichiya left and right a lot, but fond memories none of the less. Mami turned to him in shock.
"You are the Natsu-san in which my father speaks?" She asked incredulously. Natsu nodded curtly. Before he could say anything, Mami was kneeling at his feet. "I am honored to be in your presence, Natsu-san"
"You... too" He replied. He marveled how similar she was too Ichiya. Same random posing, same group of religiously devoted Trimens, and Same attitude. It definitely cheered him up. Laxus decided to speak up.
"Ichiya, did you hear from Jura or Sting? I contacted them as well." Laxus asked. Ichiya turned to Laxus, brandishing finger pistols.
"Meeehhhnnn. I received word from Jura-san an hour before arrival, he shall join us shortly."
"And Sting?" Erza asked.
"He said he was very busy, but could do his best to send someone in his absence in case he cannot. The parfum of a great leader!" Natsu had to agree. Sting had really turned Sabertooth around since he'd left, from what he'd heard. Well, he'd seen Sting a few years ago, more like 9, actually. He was doing amazingly, especially now that he'd married Yukino. Natsu remembered how awkward he'd made it for them on that day. Good times.
"Was there no response from Mermaid Heel?" Natsu asked curiously, remembering the guild full of vixens. Laxus shook his head.
"Kagura said she couldn't spare anyone, but she hopes us well all the same." Natsu wondered who Jura would be with .Lyon was obvious, probably Sherry too. Toby and Yuka? Hell if he knew.
"ah, their you all are" Natsu turned to find a man with a white beard, flanked by another with white hair and a dark pink haired woman. Jura, Lyon, and Sherry, obviously. They walked up too them and grinned.
"Hey old man!" Natsu said, grinning. "Long time no see!" Jura chuckled.
"Good to see you too, Natsu" Jura replied. "I trust you are well?"
"I've been better" Natsu replied, letting his grin turn into a grimace. Jura nodded.
"Indeed. These are dark times, as Laxus told us what happened."
"Yeah," Lyon agreed. "Something about more dark guilds?" Natsu nodded.
"Well, we'll have to give them a big welcome!" Sherry smiled. "As in, beat them up. Oh, there's my little boy!" She rushed towards Taro, who groaned upon impact.
"Seriously, mom, not in front of Natsu-san!" He groaned. Sherry giggled.
"Oh come off it. Natsu's a parent too, he understands. Right Natsu?" Natsu just nodded, which gave Sherry an excuse to smother her son.
"Speaking of Nashi," Jura spoke up. "How is she?"
"Better" Natsu replied. "She still hasn't woken up though." Jura sighed.
"Then we must act with haste. I trust she'd prefer this be over when she wakes." Natsu agreed with speed, but for a other reason. Mainly just wanting to hurt whoever did this. He watched as a white haired girl appeared from behind Lyon, followed by a recognizable Sky God slayer.
"I told you mom," The white haired girl groaned. "I'm not asking her for you. Your friends with Wendy, do it yourself." Chelia groaned.
"Oh, come off it Winter," Chelia reprimanded. "Just ask her!"
"No!" Winter replied.
"Please!" Winter sighed.
"Maybe"
"Yes, thank you!" Natsu coughed, interrupting them. Chelia grinned at the sight of him.
"Natsu, so good to see you again!" Chelia told him, grinning widely.
"Likewise" Natsu said, recalling Sherry's bubbly cousin. Chelia looked between Natsu and Winter for a moment before she face palmed.
"Oh man, how silly of me! Winter this is Natsu, he's bad ass" Natsu chuckled.
"Nice to meet you" Winter replied. Natsu nodded at her as well.
"No word from Sting?" Lyon asked, breaking up the pleasantries. Laxus shook his head quietly.
"Nothing. I assume he couldn't make it" He replied. Jura nodded, stroking his beard.
"I've seen him recently." Jura said. "He was up to his neck in paperwork, and it wasn't getting any better. He's probably just swamped, I doubt he even got a chance to tell Yukino" Natsu could understand that, which was why he was glad Laxus had a kid, because he a had a bad feeling he'd be master next otherwise.
"Alright, let's go and figure something out" Eve said. "If the Balam Alliance is back, so are the Allied Forces." Natsu trailed after everyone back to the guild house, wondering who would dare step in front of this many amazing wizards?
A dark guild, that's who.
I loved writing Ichiya. So much fun. Oh, and I feel the need to apologize about LyonxChelia. After Juvia and Sherry were taken, I had no one else to put him with, and I always get the vibe Chelia likes him anyway ;) Leave a review!