Hi guys Azza here!

This one is to and Lucifer 999 Morningstar – I mean I was just saying I didn't think I made a cliff hanger every chapter honestly that's a pretty amazing feat considering how many there are if I managed to do that for like 80 chapters. It really isn't that hard to do to make a cliff-hanger every chapter though so I'll just keep doing that most of the time anyway I just wanted something silly for once at the end.

Also Lucifer Natsu can use the properties of the Phoenix Flame not the actual style itself, he is now the Fire Monarch but the way the Monarch system works is you can use different flames which have different abilities for example Macao's purple flames sticking to things and those flames aren't based on a particular school as I'll call it.

Fire Dragon Magic and Fire Phoenix Magic are two separate schools and while Natsu can teach Jason how to use his blue flames he cannot teach him techniques because he isn't a Phoenix and doesn't have those secrets if you get what I mean.

Anyway on with the story!

I do not own Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima does.

Prison Break

/Vistarion/

Team Natsu were sitting in the public library researching a little about the culture of Alvarez and some of the interesting places they may not have a chance to visit, Erza and Elise were researching the races that comprised the Empire when all four of them suddenly turned their attention in the same direction.

"It can't be," Wendy gasped.

"Wh-what is this power I haven't felt such power since the Empire invaded my home," Jason said shakily.

Elise had subconsciously activated her Gods Aura, eyes as big as saucers she could see the massive amount of Devil's Aura leaking from a location across town.

"How powerful has Natsu become …"

"That's Natsu," Jason asked in shock. "What the hell is he!"

Elise was shaking something that didn't go unnoticed by Erza as she placed a hand on her shoulder.

"What is it Elise?"

"It's his Aura I … the size of it when I first saw him was crazy but this, Erza his Aura I've never seen anything like it not even from mother! Also there are cracks of blue within it and I'm certain that is the Gods Aura though he mustn't have access to it yet. Imagine that he's strong enough to where the God's Aura wants to break free even when it's restricted by the two most powerful Gods around …"

"He must have gained more control back which means he's returning to full power," Erza mused as she turned to the others. "We need to go meet up with Natsu, Jason I'll tell you this now if you come with us then you'll be with us for the long haul. All of us are enemies of Alvarez but they haven't seen you with us yet so if you want out now's your chance?"

Jason noticed all eyes were on him now as the massive pressure from Natsu weighed down on him, sighing he looked back up at them with determined eyes.

"I want to come with you guys, here in Alvarez I don't even have a real home and fight for a resistance that barely resists. If you guys really are gonna fight Alvarez then I want to help, I'm gonna convince Natsu to teach me how to better use my powers I'm sure he could help me!"

Erza smiled and ruffled his hair confusing him slightly.

"Welcome to the dysfunctional family kid."

"I'm not a kid!"

"I used to be the kid until you came along it's not so bad," Wendy said with a small smirk.

"I'll show all of you I'll get Natsu to teach me all sorts of cool fire stuff and then I'll kick all of your asses!"

"Right sure you will kid," Elise said amused as they raced out of the library and onto the streets.

Jason ran into Elise who had stopped, about to yell at her Jason's eye caught onto something absolutely insane and his jaw dropped.

Massive pillars of flame had erupted around a strange crystal like building but that wasn't the craziest part, there were five pillars that Jason knew exactly what type of fire they meant. Purple sticky flames, crimson hellfire flames, green pestilence flames, blue regenerative flames and black eternal flames.

"Only a Flame Monarch could do something like that," Jason said after regaining his senses.

"Well that explains why there is so much magical pressure fire always was his best element," Erza sighed. "Come on we'd better go meet Natsu if he's making such a massive fuss he must have found the Master."

Team Natsu began bolting towards the prison unaware that elsewhere another group had taken notice.

In the palace of Vistarion Zeref was looking out the window at the display a small smile on his lips as his little brother raised fire to burn down his prison.

"Lord Zeref!"

Zeref turned his eyes away from the sight to see Irene standing in the doorway looking at him in shock.

"Your orders Lord Zeref most of our forces have already left it's just me and a few of the less important Swords and Shields?"

"What do you want to do Irene?"

Irene looked at him in shock as he casually walked over to his throne and sat down looking as amused as ever.

"Wh-what I don't understand you even said during your meeting that Natsu was coming for Makarov Dreyar so now that he's here why don't you have some sort of plan ready?"

"I knew he would come yes, I never said I was going to actively stop him or anything."

"But why," Irene asked completely stunned by this odd behaviour.

"Because I don't want to."

"Because you don't … WHAT!"

"I lured him here just to see if he was any stronger I had no plans on actually capturing or killing him at this time, if by some miracle he was caught here I would simply send him back to Fiore after all he won't grow stronger in a cell his Aura alone tells me he has definitely grown these last five years."

"I-I don't, so I'm not to do anything then?"

"Well if you want you can go fight him I don't mind just don't kill him and don't kill any of his friends or else we will have a problem," Zeref said his last few words sounding rather dark.

"Uh alright but why are you being so lenient towards him aside from the fact that he's your brother and E.N.D?"

"You fought together in Draconia did you not?"

Irene stiffened as Zeref simply smiled proving his point.

"You can deny it all you want but you formed a bond with my brother, don't feel bad about it though it's only natural even for someone as old as you Irene especially when he can sympathize to an extent."

"Sympathize with me what do you- oh."

"I'm not a horrible person Irene I just have lofty goals people don't like I still remember what it was like to be human though admittedly it does get harder from time to time, you may do as you please just remember that you have to be ready for the invasion soon."

Irene nodded and left the room leaving Zeref alone on his throne, sighing he walked back out to the balcony and observed the flames once more as his own Aura activated observing Natsu's own.

"You are close little brother, soon you and I shall be the same and then we can remove Achnologia from the board."

/Vistarion Minar/

Makarov was shocked, Azazel was shocked, the guards were shocked, the prisoners were shocked even Yuriel was shocked. Natsu was outputting an enormous amount of magic power like it was no big deal and smiling like a Devil all the while.

"Man it's been so long since I've burned something!"

"Natsu what is this power," Makarov shouted over all the noise as Natsu turned to him.

"Remember how I told you I mastered the element of fire to the point where I'm supposedly the best, you see the result."

Makarov just nodded as the guards suddenly dropped their lances and spears as the metal began to liquefy dripping down the poles and onto the floor in a puddle.

"Lord Natsu could you perhaps drop the temperature just a tad," Azazel asked clearly not liking the amount of fire around as Natsu's eyes widened slightly before nodding and turning it down a little.

"Sorry I forgot you aren't the biggest fan of fire my bad."

"It's fine I know we aren't in the best situation," Azazel replied as the three began to walk forward snapping Yuriel out of his stupor.

"I'm afraid I can't just step aside and let you pass I may not stand a chance but I'll do what I must for Alvarez!"

"Your loyalty to Zeref is admirable," Natsu said as the Gortar's eyes widened at the mention of Zeref's name. "But I'm afraid to ensure Fiore has every advantage I'm gonna have to kill you."

Clearing the distance between the two in a blink of an eye Natsu was poised to end it in one blow however Yuriel vanished into thin air with the shockwave from Natsu strike cracking the ground all the way to the outer wall.

Natsu turned around to see Yuriel standing over near the other soldiers looking shocked; looking up above Natsu saw Irene standing on top of the outer walls looking down at him with a passive expression.

"Gramps, Azazel go grab your stuff from wherever they keep it," Natsu said calmly as Makarov looked up to the outer walls and saw Irene looking at Natsu.

"Alright we'll get going," Makarov said as he and Azazel made a break for it bringing everyone else back to reality.

Some of the soldiers attempted to give chase however black flames flared up at the exit barring passage as Natsu turned his attention back to Irene flying up to her level with a beat of his wings.

Once the two were at eye level everyone froze, the two looked at each other calmly however only those who were smart enough to feel it could feel the pressure rising in the area to nearly unbearable heights.

"I heard you disappeared Natsu."

"I did, I see you've learned a few new tricks Irene."

"Why are you fighting us Natsu Fiore is corrupt it needs to be broken and rebuilt?"

"Perhaps Fiore is broken and corrupt but it isn't up to Zeref to decide the fate of the world, what happens once he has this world will he move onto others? It won't end Irene he won't be satisfied with things no matter how much all of you try not when he has access to powers that let him go to different worlds and universes."

Irene had the decency to not comment having come to the same conclusion long ago; sending her hat back into her requip space along with her staff Irene cracked her neck to relieve the pressure in it.

"You know I don't have a choice Natsu he saved me all those years ago I have a debt to pay."

"I know …"

"I suppose we're doing this then?"

"I promise no killing I don't think I could do that to you after all you look just like-."

"Erza I know, no killing then."

Natsu closed the distance between the two and went to strike Irene only for her to vanish and reappear behind him striking him in the side with her leg.

"Interesting …"

"A prototype spell," she said as she vanished and reappeared behind Natsu again knocking him off the outer wall sending him flying down into the city streets below.

Natsu rolled in midair and clawed at the ground to slow his momentum down back flipping to avoid a strike from above and blocking another from behind.

"I call this Universe Zero, using Spatial Magic I can compress things and move them around wherever I want you see."

"So you are compressing yourself and essentially warping that's a pretty dangerous ability Irene …"

"It works when I'm up against people like you," she said as she disappeared once more attempting to knee Natsu in the head only for him to block using a purple square of flames which held her in place.

"Fire Monarch's Flame Flail!"

Grabbing the purple flames Natsu began slamming Irene into the ground and nearby buildings before launching her into the air, appearing above her his fist coated in blue flames he had a cocky grin.

"Fire Monarch's Purifyer Flame!"

Letting loose a torrent of the blue flame Irene was sent flying back through the city tearing up buildings sending the citizens into a panic.

Irene grit her teeth as she used her Sage Dragon Magic to douse the flames with water and launched herself off the ground and into the air where she hit a building knocking it over as it collapsed on top of her.

Seconds later she tore herself out of the rubble with not a scratch on her as she brushed some debris out of her hair, feeling eyes on her Irene turned her head and her eyes widened ever so slightly.

Standing in front of her was her own daughter Erza and her friends who all looked absolutely shocked, her time to process that was cut short as she blocked a powerful punch from Natsu which cracked the ground in all direction as she disappeared reappearing behind Natsu with her fist coated in water.

"Sage Dragon's Aqua Claw!"

"Fire Dragon Monarch's Piercing Claw!"

The two attacks clashed as the entire street was covered in mist, Natsu knew the others were right there but didn't have time to chat so he simply kept fighting after all Irene wasn't an opponent you could take your eyes off for even a second he just hoped they knew the same.

"Sage Dragon's Hyper Tornado!"

A powerful gust of wind picked up that forced all the steam away revealing Natsu and Irene who were exchanging blows though anyone could tell Natsu wasn't putting in 100%.

"Fire Monarch's Corrosive Fang!"

Green flames poured from his mouth as Natsu brought his hands down clapping as a large maw made out of sickly green flames appeared and shot towards Irene who was already countering.

"Sage Dragon's Banishing Light!"

Holding out her hands a blinding light engulfed the street and when it vanished the attack was gone, Irene was about to move when she was struck in the side of the head by Natsu drawing blood.

"Not bad I didn't think a Light Dragon could banish attacks," he said as Irene flew off through several buildings only to reappear behind him punching him in the back of the head.

"Light Dragon's are masters of the art and were one of the first Achnologia wiped out," she replied as both looked at each other not really sure if they should continue or not.

"We don't have to keep doing this Irene you and I both know that as strong as you are you can't beat me."

"Well I have one way of beating you though I'm just reluctant to use it."

"You don't have to be ashamed of being a Dragon you know I think you look just as great as one."

"You flatter me but it doesn't really change how I feel about it Natsu it is a reminder of Belserion and my former husband, think of it as a permanent scar that you look at and it reminds you of some traumatic event that you would rather forget."

"Funny I wear my scars with pride as a reminder of what brought me to where I am today regardless whether they are good or bad they are a testament to the battles and hardship that forged who I am."

Irene looked at Natsu in surprise as he decided to show her what he meant.

"Here I'll show you what I mean I've only shown Erza these," Natsu said as his coat morphed into a glove revealing his back as he turned around.

"Wh-what caused all of those," Irene gasped in shock.

Elise, Wendy and Jason were also shocked as they saw Natsu's back, hundreds of scars and burn marks littered his back some leaving jagged marks in his skin with almost none of his back being clean.

Turning back around he morphed the glove back into his coat.

"I was captured in Scarlione once for a period of two weeks and tortured for information, had I not been a Dragon Slayer I wouldn't have lasted until Gildarts came and rescued me. Once Gildarts saved me that was the moment I truly resolved myself to become strong, stronger than anybody so maybe I could stop other kids from going through what I went through. And yeah I know now you can't save everyone but look at how far it brought me Irene just by accepting my past and moving forward you too can reach new heights after all you are the next Sage Dragon you could make Belserion proud by doing something productive not working for someone like Zeref with all the power you possess."

"Natsu I-I can't betray Lord Zeref no matter what you say I owe him my very life and existence, perhaps if the invasion does fail and I live to see beyond it we can speak otherwise but until that day we are against each other."

"I see … well it was still worth a shot regardless, you're still welcome to come to our wedding you know we'll be having it when we get back," Natsu said as everyone except Irene's jaws dropped.

"Well I suppose I do have a right to be there mother of the bride and all."

Erza's gaze hardened as Irene avoided her gaze not mentally prepared for a conversation with her daughter.

"Did you know about this Natsu?"

"I had my suspicions which I think I mentioned though I can't remember, after we fought together against the Vampire menace in Draconia we sat down and she told me about your origins among other things but I haven't had a really good moment to tell you-."

Erza walked over to Natsu and slapped him across the face with tears in her eyes.

"You had proof my own birth mother was alive and you said nothing to me about it, who do you think you are withholding information like that from me!"

"Erza I had no solid proof until after the Vampire War and I disappeared just after that and after I got back there was no time!"

"THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE MADE THE TIME," Erza roared as Natsu took a step back. "YOU KNOW I'VE SPENT MY WHOLE LIFE WONDERING WHY I WOULD BE ABANDONED IN ROSEMARY VILLAGE, WHY I WOULD BE CONDEMED TO A CHILDHOOD OF SLAVERY UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO USE MAGIC! YOU KNEW YET YOU SAID NOTHING HOW COULD YOU!"

Natsu said nothing and turned away as Erza turned on Irene who had long since powered down realizing the fight was more than likely over.

"And you … why the fuck would you go so far as to abandon me in a foreign country and leave me to my fate? Did you despise me that much that you had to put half a world between us, was I a mistake in your eyes!"

"NO NEVER," Irene cried alarmed that such a thing could even be a possibility. "You were never a mistake Erza I loved you more than life itself and wanted to raise you like a Princess …"

"Then why was I abandoned, condemned to a childhood of slavery to Dark Mages who gouged out my right eye!"

Natsu winced at that he remembered how she only had one eye for a period of time and Gray said to never mention it.

"I truly did love you Erza but I had little choice but to send you away, Achnologia had just begun running rampant across the world and was killing anyone and everyone hunting for the last of the Dragons. I myself am a Dragon which meant he could come for me so I sent you away along with the other Dragon Slayers with a woman named Anna Heartfilia however from what I've heard you were all separated upon arriving and you must have ended up in that village."

"Not once did you check up on me though, not even once did you try to find me …"

"I didn't have the right Erza, even our meeting was by chance and at that time once again events kept us from interacting."

Erza was emotionally wrecked as she wanted to cry but simply couldn't, the only man she could ever love had hidden something of this magnitude from her and her own mother admitted to sending her away. Not knowing what else to do she just shut down as she collapsed with Natsu catching her before she could hit the ground.

"The stress got to her, Erza's the kind of person who has a limit and it seems we broke it. She needs time to rest and gather her thoughts."

"Once again I ruin my daughter's life," Irene sighed as a tear rolled down her cheek. "We shouldn't have mentioned anything in front of her."

"No she did have the right to know and I should've found the time to tell her but as usual things just went south fast and I just forged ahead blocking shit out. I never learn and now Erza's upset because I didn't take some time to tell her something she deserved to hear."

"I can't fight anyone like this all of you just … just go I never saw you-!"

"Irene," Natsu said in a commanding voice freezing her in place. "I will be bringing the two of you together again before this war shit kicks off this issue needs to be resolved."

"Are you sure she'll want to see me?"

"She will Erza's just emotionally distraught right now; if it weren't for me abusing her trust she probably could've handled it so really this is my fault."

"I … just come find me when you think it is appropriate," Irene said as she vanished leaving Team Natsu alone.

"Were you lying Natsu," Elise asked. "Did you really only truly find out just before you vanished, what were these suspicions you had back in Scarlione?"

"In Scarlione when I caught her scent the two were very similar however you can't rely on scent alone it's easy to mistake, plus she looks just like Erza just longer hair and a different dress sense. And yes I only found out by her own confession when she told me about it."

"You seriously abused her trust Natsu, the one thing in the world she always wanted to know was her parents and why they abandoned her and you withheld that even if it was only for a short while. I don't think Erza will walk away from you but you'll have to do a hell of a lot to bring back her trust if you can't convince her you were telling the truth."

"I know Elise and I don't really know if I ever will be able to make it up to her, I promised to never lie to her or keep things from her and I broke that promise so now I'll pay for it if that's what needs to happen. For now though we need to get going before more forces show up, gramps and this other guy I recruited should be heading to a location we discussed so we'll meet up there."

Picking up Erza Natsu began walking to the city outskirts with the rest of the group following him his mind solely focused on Erza.

/Vistarion Highway Outskirts/

Arriving at a large tree Natsu was relieved to see Makarov and Azazel waiting for them back in their regular clothing. Azazel was wearing a modified version of the Arch Vampire clothing that seemed to have added pockets and several vials of blood as well as a book with a cross on it, his cloak was tattered at the bottom and the light red of the fabric was stained a darker shade with the blood of the soldiers he no doubt fought on the way out.

"Natsu my boy what happened is Erza alright?"

"She's not hurt she's just had two massive blows emotionally and she couldn't handle it, it was about her mother and me not telling her."

Makarov sighed nodding slowly as he motioned for Natsu to put her down.

"We'll have to get moving soon no doubt the Empire will send out patrols trying to find us," Elise said as she gazed back on the capital. "Hopefully Erza wakes up soon it'll make escaping easier."

Natsu simply sighed shaking his head as he began walking back to Vistarion confusing everyone.

"Where are you going Natsu," Makarov asked as Natsu responded without turning around.

"I just have something I need to take care of don't worry I'll catch up."

As soon as he was far enough from the group he shot off towards the city leaving a cloud of dust behind.

"The story of Natsu and Erza is one of the most complicated I've seen in all my years," Makarov sighed. "They love each other yet they are almost always apart, neither can stand it when the other is hurt and now whatever this is. Damn kids I swear …"

"Master I'm sure they'll be fine they always are though Erza is becoming more and more annoyed at how little time they get to spend together she pointed out as much over the last five years so I think she's mad partly because she's just frustrated at the entire relationship in general and how little they get to actually be like a normal couple," Elise said as she sat down next to Erza. "Plus hearing her mother make such a confession in the heat of combat must have set her over the edge after all Erza's biggest fear was always abandonment and knowing that her mother is alive probably killed her a little inside."

"Even so Elise Natsu probably should have told her even if it was just suspicions after all Erza is an emotionally driven woman who draws her strength from her emotions and the emotions of others, I can't fault him for not telling her for the last five years but before that it's all on him."

Elise just sighed nodding at Makarov before turning her attention to Azazel.

"So you must be the other new guy Natsu was talking about I'm Elise if you didn't know that by now."

"I am Azazel and Lord Natsu recruited me to the guild while we were in prison I hope to prove my worth to you all."

"There's none of that proving worth stuff in Fairy Tail just don't go stabbing people in the back or committing crimes and you'll do fine," Makarov said as he leant against the tree. "Now then I'm tired so I'm having a nap."

Makarov closed his eyes but was suddenly booted down the hill by Elise who wasn't impressed.

"I don't think so we've got a lot of ground to cover and I know for a fact I'm not carrying you after all you aren't that old to where you can't walk and run around!"

"Can't a poor retired man get some rest …"

"Retired that's a good one Natsu only took the job because he plans on giving it back to you."

Makarov paled and began crying comically about the unfairness of it all and how he'd never retire as the group slowly began making their way towards the Vistarion Highway once again.

/Vistarion/

Natsu was silent as he walked through Vistarion not drawing attention to himself, his walk lead him through the marketplace where he discreetly stole some Babanana seeds the moment a vendor turned his back.

As he continued walking Natsu saw people fixing the damage from his and Irene's scuffle, to his amusement though the prison had a large gaping hole in the roof no doubt caused by Makarov and Azazel. Turning his attention away from the damage he then turned his sights on the one place he knew he really shouldn't be going.

Increasing his pace Natsu arrived at the large double doors leading to the palace, two guards stood on either side and moved to deny him entry though two black tendrils hit them on the back of the head knocking them out as he made his way inside.

The moment he entered the palace he could feel the flood of Zeref's Aura though it wasn't being directed at any one thing just lazily wafting through the place like a gentle breeze, deciding to follow the trail he came across the war room which was empty so he decided to take a look inside.

Noticing a pile of papers on the desk he noticed they had files on all the major mages in Fiore including himself though that wouldn't have been too hard to get, deciding to make sure at least some people knew he pocketed the files and walked out after finding nothing else of use.

Walking down a large hallway he came across many doors leading to what he assumed were bedrooms since he could smell Irene in one of them, deciding that he'd just ignore that for now he walked past and arrived at a large chamber which was no doubt the throne room.

Walking inside he noticed a bookshelf nearby and was about to walk towards it when he felt a presence literally pop into the room, looking back up at the throne there was Zeref lazing about on his throne with an amused smile.

"I must say I wasn't expecting a visit Natsu …"

"Yeah well life is full of unexpected things so deal with it."

"Did you really have to damage my city and my prison?"

"Do you really have to invade Fiore?"

"Touché. Okay how about this then Natsu why did you come here?"

"I'm not really sure I just kind of did," he replied as Zeref sat up.

"So you just walked into the heart of the Alvarez Empire, walked right into the palace and into the throne of Emperor Spriggan for no reason?"

"Funny how life works huh, those books are all Demons I can feel them."

"Yes each and every one of them crafted in order to serve a purpose, some were failures and others successes and some were once loyal followers."

"Like Dimaria?"

"Yes this is actually her volume right here," Zeref said as he held out his hand and the book flew from the shelf into it. "Your friend really did a number on her back in Scarlione the very cover was in tatters not an easy feat."

"Why do you make them?"

"Because like I said earlier they are made to serve a purpose in fact let me show you something," Zeref said as he got up from his throne and walked over to the bookshelf which revealed a room behind it.

Natsu hesitantly followed and was shocked beyond belief at how many Books of Zeref there actually were however it was the one at the end of the room he was most interested in almost as if it called to him.

"This one happens to be my masterpiece Natsu care to take a look?"

Natsu walked up to the book and saw The Tale Of Etherious Natsu Dragneel printed on it, taking in a deep breath he turned around to Zeref with a confused look.

"Why are you showing me this?"

"To prove a point Natsu, I have dispatched all the Leichart and Spriggan to Fiore at varying stages and soon all these Demons shall enter the fray as well. I want you to see exactly what you are up against and tell me with a straight face that you can beat Alvarez when Fiore is so divided."

"Then I'll unify it," Natsu said firmly. "I'll bring all the guilds together; ignore the Council and their stupidity because it is the mages in the Guilds that hold the real power."

"Will they trust you though after all you are Etherious Natsu Dragneel?"

"I'll do what it takes to stop this madness of yours Zeref."

"My madness how interesting, you speak of my madness yet you forget that Achnologia is the mad one the maddest if you will."

"I know he's crazy but he's not trying to invade my home now is he?"

"Because he already did long ago or did you not pay attention to Irene's story when she told you and yes I know all about that and its fine."

"I know she said Achnologia came for the Dragons hiding in Ishgar but he never full on invaded Fiore like you are!"

"Have you forgotten about the Four Harbingers, the four represent his Generals with Achnologia as their King? Though the Apocalypse Dragon holds no forces of his own those five are powerful enough to conquer any country save mine within a week."

"That's a pretty bold statement Alvarez is impressive but you don't seriously believe that you'd stand a better chance than anyone else against that thing?"

"I don't have to think anything Natsu because I alone was able to construct the ultimate weapon to kill him, you."

Natsu grit his teeth and left the library making his way back out into the throne room only to find Zeref back on his chair.

"I know you don't want to see yourself as a weapon but really that is what you truly are Natsu, you have feelings yes but those were granted to give you a place to draw further strength. You are my greatest success however you are also my greatest failure, I was unable to bind you as I bind all the others and thus you are a loose cannon so to speak with no one guiding you on the right path."

"Not being guided by you is for the best I'd say," Natsu said gritting his teeth.

"Perhaps after all it was through your own journey that you have gained the ability to match Gods, Devils, Titans and Dragons something no other mortal could really do. Perhaps you are as you are purely because you are …"

"What?"

"You are Natsu Dragneel of the Fairy Tail guild who fights for his friends and family, vicious to all who would dare take that away because you never got to experience true family at least not that you can remember."

"Hold on so you remember … them?"

"Our real parents yes I remember them quite well actually do you want to see them?"

Natsu froze as he saw no lie coming from Zeref but his thoughts quickly turned to anger.

"You better not have turned them into some of those Demons!"

"No no nothing like that rather I am going to show you the life that was before …"

Natsu suddenly found himself staring into Zeref's eyes; one eye was blood crimson and the other galaxy blue.

"Is that-!"

"The Hybrid's Aura yes now let me begin our tale Natsu as we go back 829 years from now to a time where the world truly seemed innocent," Zeref said as the throne room peeled away and was replaced with a small village surrounded by all sorts nature.

"Where are we," Natsu asked as Zeref motioned him to follow.

"Welcome Natsu to Panacea Village, our childhood home …"

Bet no one expected that ending hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one!