Chapter 8: Strauss Siblings

Chapter 8: Strauss Siblings

Natsu and Erza soon became good friends. Every day they will meet at 6 AM and train their physical and magical aspects. Natsu taught Erza different meditation skills to expand her magic container. Erza was a natural swordsman so she quickly improved her swordsmanship after the spar.

Erza also taught Natsu how to read and write. Natsu quickly mastered it due to his skill which surprised Erza quite a bit. She also taught basic swordsmanship and re-equip magic to Natsu. Natsu quickly mastered those skills but prefers to use his fist while fighting.

Natsu also became friends with everyone in the guild. Gray always tries to fight him but quickly gets knocked out with a single punch. He also became good friends with Levy and Cana. He's quite satisfied being just a good friend with them.

Today everyone was doing their stuff when Makarov arrived with three children with white hair. One of them was wearing a hood. Natsu quickly recognized them as the Strauss siblings.

"Listen up brats, these three are the new members of the guild. So, let's welcome them," shouted Makarov. Everyone warmly welcomed them and started introducing themselves.

Natsu also approached them and introduced himself with a smile.

"Hello I'm Natsu Dragneel, you can just call me Natsu. I also joined the guild a few months ago. If you need some help, then feel free to ask me." said Natsu introducing himself to the trio siblings.

The youngest sibling - Lisanna warmly introduced herself, the cowardly Elfman, hid behind Mirajane and timidly. Mira just ignored him.

"Hello, Natsu. I'm Lisanna Strauss and you can also call me Lisanna. Sorry about my brother and sister, they are Elfman Strauss and Mirajane Strauss respectively. Please forgive them for their behavior." Lisanna introduced her group.

"I don't mind. I guess it is quite uncomfortable to suddenly gain the attention of a lot of people. It is always rowdy here so you'll quickly adjust yourself here hehe..." said Natsu with a chuckle.

"Sure, I hope so. I need to talk to guild master about some stuff, so I'll see you later Natsu," said Lisanna with a smile.

"Sure. I'll talk to you later." Natsu quickly said leaving the trio. He quickly approached Erza and took a seat next to her. Erza has opened up a lot with the guildmates. She has started developing her strict and serious attitude toward them.

"Hey, Erza! What do you think about them?" asked Natsu curiously after ordering a drink.

"I don't know. I'm sure they have a troubled past, especially the hooded figure," said Erza then started eating her cake blissfully.

"Hmm... I guess you're right. Why don't you introduce yourself to them?" asked Natsu curiously.

"I'll do that later. I need to finish my cake now. Please don't disturb my cake time." said Erza trying to stop Natsu from bothering her.

Natsu just rolled his eyes at her. He drank his drink and was trying to stand up when he noticed the hooded Mirajane leaving the guild.

'I guess Mira is trying to leave her siblings in the guild. She still hasn't accepted her power. I guess it's time to meet her.' thought Natsu as he headed outside following Mira.

Natsu spotted Mira trying to leave Magnolia, so quickly shouted.

"Hey! Do you think it's okay to leave your siblings alone? Do you think they will be happy that you left them in the guild?" shouted Natsu. This quickly brought the attention of the hooded Mira.

"I know they will be sad about it. But, I don't want them to be outcasted because of me. I've become a demon and I don't want my siblings to suffer because of it. So, please take care of them after I leave." said Mira sadly. She still believes that her power is cursed. Natsu just laughed after hearing it. Seeing him laughing pissed Mira off.

"What is so funny huh? Do you think I'm joking? Do you just want to make fun of me? Then, stay away from me." said the pissed Mira. Natsu quickly calmed down after hearing it.

"No that's not it. It's just funny how you think yourself as a demon," said Natsu trying to clear the misunderstanding.

"Do you think it's funny? See my arms, they've become so hideous. If it isn't demonic, then I don't know what is." said Mira showing her arms to him. Natsu quickly examined her arms.

"You have a special magic to take-over demons. You just need to master it and you'll transform the arm back to the way it was before. Don't call yourself a hideous demon, all I can see is a beautiful girl in front me." said Natsu as he removed her hood to look at her face.

Mirajane is a beautiful white-haired girl with a fair skin tone and large blue eyes.

"There you go. Don't doubt yourself. Don't let yourself be consumed by your power. It's your power so you can use it to protect your loved ones. I'll leave you now. Your siblings are here so don't leave them again." said Natsu with a smile. Mira blushes due to his smile. Soon, Lisanna and Elfman arrived near and showed her their take-over magic. Natsu quickly left the trio.

"Thank you!" Natsu heard Mira muttering. He turned back and waved back at her. She smiled back at him.

'One problem solved. I wonder what I will do next.' thought Natsu leaving.