Chapter 17
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On the Way Back
Weiss and his crew opted for a shortcut on foot.
Happy led, echoing his canon guide role—over mountains, through rugged terrain, and wading murky mangrove pools.
Weiss tagged along to broaden his horizons, soaking in this world's raw grit.
Plus, maybe snag a beast for that Combat Pet Contract Scroll.
The trip out took hours; the trek back stretched long.
Dusk loomed as the trio and cat set off.
Halfway home, night fell.
They snagged fish; Weiss pulled tomahawk steaks—over a dozen—from his Pocket Dimension.
Out came a massive frying pan, spices galore, a dozen Fairy Tail fruit drinks, and two tents.
Campfire picnic time!
"Wei, Weiss—how're you carrying all this?! Space magic gear?!"
Lucy, Natsu, and Happy gawked as Weiss unloaded.
In this world, spacetime magic items were rare—wine-barrel-sized storage started at hundreds of thousands of Jewel, with no market to buy.
"Magic gear? Nah, just my ability."
Weiss grinned calmly at their shock.
An innate space power?!
Lucy, Natsu, and Happy's jaws dropped.
A space-magic wizard in Fairy Tail!
"Alright, Natsu—your hands now. Don't botch it, or you're strung up, no food or water all night!"
Weiss handed over the cooking kit, eyeing Natsu.
Barbecue suited Natsu—fire control was his forte.
"Eh? Harsh much!"
Natsu and Happy yelped, stunned.
Grumbling, Natsu took the gear, firing up the pan.
Tomahawk steaks sizzled, aroma wafting—Natsu's drool hit the ground.
Happy wasn't far behind, slobber pooling.
While Natsu toiled, Weiss whisked Lucy off for a scenic stroll.
Feelings needed tending too—majestic peaks and snow lotuses required regular care to thrive.
Half an hour later, they returned.
Cow bones littered the ground—Natsu and Happy sprawled, bellies bloated, guilty as sin.
"Natsu! Happy! You stole food!"
Lucy, arm-in-arm with Weiss, erupted—storming over, she whacked them both!
"Ow!"
"Miaow! Hurts! Lucy's brutal!"
Natsu and Happy wailed, accusing her of tyranny.
"Alright, Lucy."
Weiss grabbed her hand, shaking his head.
With their appetites, restraint was a pipe dream—he'd seen it coming.
No fuss—guildmates brawled and bonded; it was Fairy Tail's charm.
Post-dinner, they sprawled on a blanket, moon-gazing in calm silence.
Lucy soon dozed off in Weiss's arms.
After a nod to Natsu, Weiss carried her to the tent.
"Hey, Happy—you think we'll find Igneel?"
(Note: "Dragneel" is Natsu's surname; "Igneel" is his dragon foster father—translations vary.)
Happy asked as Natsu leaned back, hands behind head, staring at the stars.
"'Course! Igneel's too tough—he's hiding out there, waiting for me!"
Happy hovered over Natsu's head, resolute.
"Hahaha, yeah! That coward Igneel's scared my Dragon Slayer Magic'll smoke him—that's why he bolted!"
Natsu's wild grin returned, mood lifted.
Unbeknownst to him, Igneel—the Fire Dragon King—lurked within, sighing at his son's bravado.
What a clueless kid!
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