Chapter 2

Natsu woke on a hard, scaly surface. He immediately recognized it as his father's back. He sat up and looked around, noticing a sudden change in the scenery. what entered his vision is a vast pure white land filled with Ice and snow. This was a stark contrast with the familiar temperate and sunny forests and the vegetation-covered mountain he was used to.

"We're entering the realm of one of my friends, Gelumancies. He is a powerful ice dragon, and as such I want him to teach you Ice Dragon Slayer magic." Igneel said, noticing that Natsu was awake.

"No way! I can't believe that I'll get to learn two different types of dragon slayer magic!" Natsu was so excited he almost went back to sleep.

They soon arrived at their destination and immediately saw a large blueish mound, that when more closely examined turned out to be the back of a dragon. An ice dragon known as Gelumacies, according to Igneel.

Igneel introduced himself, and Natsu greeted Gelumacies politely. They soon became good friends, and when Gelumacies learned of the reason for their visit, he was more than happy to teach Natsu his magic.

8 MONTHS LATER

As Natsu bade farewell to the ice dragon, he wondered what they would do next. This was quickly answered by Igneel, who told him that they would be going to meet another friend of his - Fulmen. According to Igneel, Fulmen was a lightning dragon, which got Natsu super pumped up.

They soon arrived and after introductions were delivered Fulmen agreed to teach Natsu Lightning Dragon Slayer magic.

8 MONTHS LATER

As another eight months had passed after Natsu had begun learning Lightning Dragon Slayer magic, both Igneel and Natsu left to go see the sky dragon, Grandeeney. Natsu was now almost eleven years old, but his strength was far beyond his years.

When they arrived at Grandeeney's place, they asked for her assistance in teaching Sky Dragon Slayer magic to Natsu. Grandeeney could not turn down their request, and agreed to teach him her magic, as she was already teaching another. Igneel made sure that the two would not meet, however, because they both felt it unwise to have such communication for different reasons which will not be disclosed.

1 YEAR LATER

A year had passed and Natsu has now mastered Sky Dragon Slayer magic but it was their time to say goodbye to Grandeeney.

"Where are we going next Igneel?" Natsu asked curiously. Natsu is currently 12 years old with jet black hair, dark blue eyes,well tone muscles and and a fair and handsome face. at such a young age Natsu has already mastered fire, Ice, Lighting, and Sky dragon slayer magic. not only that, he is also proficient in other types of magic such as telepathy and teleportation magic.

Igneel smiled and said " your Dragon slayer magic training is complete. Besides creating new skills and increasing your magic and strength, I have already thought you everything I have know, It's time for you to train on your own".

Natsu smiled. "Don't worry. I've learned so much that I'll soon surpass you dad!"

Igneel guffawed, but said nothing else.

"Well, I might as well go back to training. Cya later, Dad!"

2 MONTHS LATER

Natsu woke up and the first thing he noticed was the clothes that he is wearing. He was now wearing black long pants and a black tight shirt underneath his white jacket. his jacket has black stripes besides his wrist and shoulder. he also noticed a note laying besides him, He picked up the note and read it to himself.

"dear Natsu, I am very sorry for suddenly leaving you, It was just that their is something that I needed to finish and I couldn't bring you with me

"Dear, Natsu. I am very sorry for suddenly leaving you behind , but you don't need to come looking for me. I was not taken, it was just there was something that I needed to be done. I'm sure you noticed that I've given you a new set of clothes, and a new sword, I already placed the sword on the table. all them are fireproof, the sword is practically unbreakable, and the clothes will never tear. My only wish is for you to go out and join Fairy Tail guild. They're a group of strong wizards, their guild cherishes their members as family, . The guild is in Magnolia, a city south of here. I'm sure you'll find it by asking around. Never forget to protect your friends, and keep your loved ones away from danger. Goodbye, son. I love you. And never forget... You have the strength of a THOUSAND DRAGONS!"

Natsu was shocked. He just stood still for a while, and reread the note so many times he knew it by heart. He almost considered running out to look for Igneel, and beginning a quest to find him. But the note stopped him. Igneel said not to look for him. Natsu knew Igneel was not stupid, and he also knew Igneel was probably the strongest creature alive. There would be no purpose in beginning a search. He figured he would set out to do what Igneel had wanted, and join the Fairy Tail guild.

He couldn't help but cry as he re-quipped his things into his pocket dimension, but he tried his hardest to stay strong. He walked outside and looked over the mountain to the south, and created his fire wings. On that day, July the seventh of the year 777, Natsu began his journey toward the illustrious Fairy Tail guild.

3 WEEKS LATER

Natsu stared at the sign on the outskirts of the city, where it said "Magnolia" in capital letters. He began his walk into the city, and almost instantly spotted his goal. The large building known as the Fairy Tail guild hall was easy to see even from his distance. He picked up his pace and quickly arrived at the doors.

Natsu stared at the sign on the outskirts of the city, where its written "Magnolia ". He resumed his jorney into the city of Magnolia, after asking around the city he finally spotted Fairy tail. The large building known as Fairy tail guild was located near the center of Magnolia besides the church.

By this time Natsu was already pretty much used to all of the people in this world, but he felt that they were all a little … boring. None of them were as special as Igneel had made them out to be. He just hoped this new place would be different. With a deep breath, he pulled open the doors and braced himself.

It was lucky that he was prepared, because almost immediately a chair flew straight at his face. He instantly caught it with ease, and set it back down by a table as he kept walking. People began taking notice, and stared at him as he walked straight through the guild hall, ignoring the people around him.

It didn't take to long before a red-haired girl that looked around his age wearing armor, for some reason walked up to him. "Is there something you need?" she asked with a hint of annoyance.

"Is this the Fairy Tail guild hall?" Natsu asked, not answering her question.

"It is, and what of it?" she said.

"I'd like to see the guild master to know if I could join."

The girl seemed surprised by this answer, but quickly recovered. "I can find him if you'd like, but you'll have to wait a bit; you can sit down at the bar." She walked away and almost immediately others came up to him with their own questions.

"Are you lost?" That one was a bit irritating to Natsu.

"You do know this is a wizard's guild, right?" That one didn't sound too mean.

"No offense, but are you sure you're good enough to join?" came from a particular shirt less black-haired boy whose the same age as Natsu.

"Is there supposed to be a test? I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about wizard guilds." Natsu replied truthfully.

"Well, there isn't really a test, but I'd like to see how strong you are," the boy said with a smirk.

Natsu looked up at him. "What do you want me to do?" he asked. He was actually pretty interested since he really wasn't sure how he stood against other wizards.

The boy, who introduced himself as Gray, smiled. "I want you to try beating me in a duel without holding back."

"Alright then, I accept." Natsu replied as he got up and the two of them walked outside the guild, those who are interested in their fight followed suit.

The guild members watched as they went

in their fighting positions.

"That kid's the same age Gray, there's no way he'll stands a chance, after all Gray is one of the strongest in the guild" someone said.

"Yeah, I don't mean to be rude, but no one that age except for Erza and Mira are that strong," came from one of the guild members.

Natsu was wondering if he really was. strong as they say , because he can't sense a lot of magic power coming from the other his opponent. He didn't have enough time to think about it, as the fight already begun as Gray shouted , "begin!" while charging.

Natsu figured observing what kind of magic his opponent will be using first before attacking, he waited till Gray shouted "Ice Make: Lance

Long spear-like formations of ice came shooting at Natsu, but he wasn't worried. He was glad that Gray used ice magic, because he could eat ice no problem. He showed this by catching two of the lances and dodging the resthe then started eating them both.

Everyone was speechless by the site of Natsu eating Gray's magic . "He just ate Gray's ice like it was a sandwich, and not only that but he was able to easily dodge the each of his attacks!"

Gray narrowed his eyes. "I don't know how you did that, but it won't be happening again!" he shouted as he began a condensing his magic.

"You're right, it wont be happening again because you already loss". Natsu said as he sprinted full speed at Gray.

"Ice Make: Sh- oompf!" Gray was cut off as Natsu punched him in the gut, sending him flying into a tree..

"Hey, are you alright ?" Natsu asked, worried he had hit him too hard.

the place was silent for a few seconds before one of the guild members shouted "He might even as strong or even stronger than Erza and Mira!"

"Who might be stronger than me?" came a voice from a red-haired girl who was staring murderously at the crowd, and then at the two boys who had obviously been fighting. She looked at Natsu and then to the injured Gray, while realizing what must have happened.

I went into the guild to inform master of you joining the guild, and when I came back you are already fighting one of your future guild mates? she asked incredulously.

Natsu bowed while apologizing. "I am very sorry, he told me to fight him to see if I'm capable enough to join the guild. I didn't mean to cause inconvenience to all of you.

Erza blinked. Most people would have tried making up excuses, or lie about what actually happened. while most just acted scared and ran away. But this kid was different. He didn't seem afraid at all, but instead felt genuinely sorry.

She looked at Gray, and decided she would go easy on him, seeing as he had already got beaten up by Natsu. "Well, I have to admit that you are pretty strong to have taken out Gray so easily." She looked back at him. "The guild master is waiting inside the guild if you still insist on joining."

Natsu smiled at her. "thank you for the compliments. but I really am sorry for hurting him." he added, hoping she'd forgive him. He began to walking towards guild to talk to the master, but a strong arm stopped him.

Erza looked at him. "It's fine. I should be the one apologize for Gray for being so arrogant. Maybe we could have fight sometime. You know, as a friendly spar."

"I would love to." Natsu said as he walked inside the guild hall. They were only a few people inside the guild, most of them went outside to watch their fight, but there were still many nonetheless. He saw a very short old man sitting alone on the bar, Natsu figured he was the guild master. He walked up to him and asked, "Hello, my name is Natsu Dragneel - are you the Fairy Tail guild master?"

The man looked up and smiled. "That I am, Natsu. The name is Makarov. I hear you want to join the guild?"

Natsu smiled back. "I would love to, is there anything I need to do to join the guild?" he asked.

"No, but do you have any parents?" Makarov asked kindly. He was used to orphaned children asking to join their guild, and he felt obliged to become their new guardian.

Natsu looked down before answering. "No, I no longer have any parents."

"My apologies for asking you that question. Now where do you your guild mark stamped and what color?" he asked.

Natsu thought for a moment. He really didn't have any favorite color, after a alot of thinking he decided to match it with his eyes.

"I'd like it to be deep blue, and on the outside of my right hand.

Makarov smiled before getting the dark blue stamp and using it on Natsu. "You are now an official member of the Fairy Tail guild! This calls for a celebration!" he yelled before whispering something in Natsu's ear. "Ask Erza about the rules and how to take jobs. She's the one with red hair that always wears armor. I think you two have already met."

Natsu smiled as his guildmates who are either drunk or fighting in a brawl nonetheless all of them are having fun. He looked around for Erza and spotted her almost immediately. She was at a table eating strawberry cheesecake with much gusto. He walked over to her table and sat down, staying silent and waiting until she was done, which took a full five minutes.

"Hello, I was told to ask you regarding about the rules and everything else about the guild" Natsu said politely after she finished eating .

Erza looked up from her plate, just realizing he'd been sitting there for the past five minutes. "Oh, I'm terrible sorry for not noticing you earlier. and what do you know about the guilds already?" she asked.

"It's fine, really. And to answer your question the only thing I know about them is that, they are a group of wizards that complete jobs for jewels, but I don't know anything more." he answered.

Erza looked at Natsu curiously. Most boys his age were far less polite and a lot less well-spoken. She wanted to know more about who he was. "Our guild is a family. We love each other as much as we love our individual magics. Speaking of magics, what magic do you use?"

Natsu smiled before answering. "Well, I actually know seven different types of magic." He knew it was rare for wizards to know even two distinct magics, let alone seven.

Erza's eyes widened, but then she laughed. "Wow, you almost had me there for a second. If you don't want to tell me, it's fine," she said, thinking he just was joking.

"No, I'm serious. Here, I'll show you. Let's go outside." he replied, getting ready to show his power.

Erza couldn't help but want to see, so she followed him to the same place where he'd beaten Gray. He got in front of the tree, and counted down with his fingers.

"Now stand back. Three, two, one, now!" he shouted, and then immediately followed by shout, "Fire Dragon's Roar!" A large stream of flames burst out of his mouth and demolished the tree in front of him along with at least a hundred others. Thankfully, he didn't hit any of the town buildings.

The sheer strength of the attack was amazing. Not only that, but both Erza and Makarov (who had followed them out of curiosity) recognized the magic as Dragon Slayer magic, which was known as a lost magic.

Natsu smiled. "Here's my second magic. Ice Dragon's Roar!" he yelled, and a blast of ice shot out of his mouth and blew apart what was left of the trees.

Erza and Makarov were in shock. They didn't even think it was possible to know two different dragon slayer magics.

"Third." Natsu stated. "Lightning Dragon's Roar!" he shouted, and the same thing happened, with lightning in place of the fire and ice.

"Fourth." he said calmly, getting into the same position. "Sky Dragon's Roar!" a powerful blast of air shot through the now barren wasteland in front of him.

Erza and Makarov didn't even know what to say. Others had come out to see what the commotion was, and were amazed at Natsu's strength.

"Fifth." Natsu said as his hand glowed, and a steel katana appeared. His clothes changed as well, morphing into a steel plated armor with steel greaves.

Erza immediately recognized this as requip magic, and was amazed at how he could change his armor as well. She already didn't know what to say about his dragon slayer magic, and now had no idea what to expect from his last two.

"Sixth," he said. Out of nowhere he appeared behind Erza, then on top of the guild hall, then on the other side of the wasteland, and finally returning to his original position.

"And last but not least, my seventh magic," he said. Actually, he didn't open his mouth at all. Everyone heard it in their minds, and realized he was using telepathy.

"That's it. My seven different magics," he announced proudly.

Erza and Makarov already regained their composure, but they were still speechless by his show of strength and skill. Eventually Makarov was able to say something, although it came out like, "How… no w-... wha… impossible…."

He shook his head to clear his mind, and immediately grinned widely. "Natsu, you're amazing! Where did you learn all of this stuff? How are you so powerful?"

Natsu looked at the ground sheepishly. "Thanks. I learned the dragon slayer magics from four different dragons. And about being powerful, I just trained every day as hard as I could."

Everyone was cheering, and yelling "Natsu! Natsu!" because even if they couldn't understand how he was so strong or what magic he used, they knew he was in their guild.

Natsu smiled, happy everyone liked him so much. "So, Master Makarov, can I go on a job?" he asked, excited to try his first one.

"Of course! In fact, I know just the one, and I want Erza to come with you. It's common for new members to be accompanied by a more experienced member so that they can be guided." he handed Natsu a paper, and walked back to his desk, he was amazed by Natsu's strength. "You know, he might even be as strong as Gildarts. Who knows?,We really don't know where his limits lies." he thought to himself.

On the other side of the guild at the door, Erza was talking to Natsu about the new job. "We're supposed to power up a machine with magic for a client. Apparently it needs so much power it will probably take us an entire week to fill it up. Luckily, this is your first job and so it's good that it's so simple."

Natsu laughed. "I might be able to power it all up myself when we get there, you know. I'm not trying to brag, but I had no idea how strong I was compared to others. I barely used fifty percent of my full strength when I was off showing my magic, but you guys were already amazed."

Erza didn't know what to say about this new revelation. "There's no way. He only used 50 percent of his strength back there? He could've beaten me no problem with that power. I wonder if he's as strong as Gildarts, or even the master himself."

"Well, we won't know till we get there, so let's catch the train." Erza said as they walked outside together.

"Ugh, I feel horrible. I was told that as a dragon slayer I would get motion sickness, so I trained until I was completely over it. I guess after learning three more dragon slaying magics, it's even worse than it was before. I'm gonna have to spend forever to get over it this time," Natsu said as he held his hand over his mouth.

"I'm sure that it won't take you long, based on how determined you are," Erza said, sympathetic for the pink-haired dragon slayer. She felt the need to comfort him, and awkwardly moved closer to where he was sitting on the train. She put her arm slowly around his neck, and pulled him to her chest, which was uncomfortably covered in armor.

"I'm sure that it won't take you long until you overcome your motion sickness", Erza said with a smile, she feels sympathetic for the black haired dragon slayer. she felt the need to comfort him, so she went closer to where natsu was sitting, she put her arm slowly around his neck, then pulled him to her chest , which was uncomfortable considering the armor she's wearing.

"Ah, thanks, but this armor kinda hurts," Natsu said with a slight smile, trying hard not to gag.

"I'm so sorry, Natsu. Here," Erza re-quipped into a white blouse, which made her widen her eyes. She never took her armor off around people, but here she was comforting someone she'd met barely two hours ago without her armor on. She couldn't explain the way she'd felt, as it was a new feeling to her.

"Thanks again, Erza. You really are nice." Natsu grinned at her, his motion sickness disappearing for a moment.

"Just try to relax till we get there. You're my guildmate, so of course I'd do anything to make you feel better." Erza replied with a smile,