They were right now riding on the carriage and still, both Rogue and Sting feel motion sick while Yukino, Natsu, Frosh and Lector were watching over them.

"Are they alright?" Natsu asked, seeing they seem really in pitiful state. Everyone stare at him in bit disbelief, seeing Natsu is fine and doesn't feel any motion sickness like them.

Lector was the first one to ask, "Natsu-san... don't you feel... motion sickness?"

"Motion Sickness?" Natsu gave a questioning look. Everyone became speechless after that,only the groans of the twin Dragon Slayers can be heard.

Later, they now arrive on the port where the ship was waiting, heading to the main island.

Yukino and Lector were now buying tickets for them while the others wait for the two. Natsu feel wary from every people he sees. They are too many people which really made him tremble in fear. Sting pats his shoulder, making Natsu flinch and faced him.

Sting gave an assuring smile, "You're afraid with many people? Don't worry, we're here for you Natsu-san."

Natsu stare at him for a moment before looking down, still trembling in fear. This made them worry.

Rogue thought for a moment before finding an idea and took something from his bag.

"Natsu-san" Natsu turn to the person who called him and surprise when a black cloth passed him and covered his body. There was a hood too. Rogue fixed it for him and nod.

"This will do." Rogue said before raising the hood and put it to his head. "Whenever you feel anxious, you may use this to cover your vision. That way you will see nothing and there's nothing to be afraid off. I hope it will be helpful for you Natsu-san."

Natsu stare at it for a moment and smiled, "T-thank you... R-Rogue"

Sting and Rogue smiled back.

"Fro think so too"

Rogue laugh to Frosh. Natsu smiled even more, glad that the people he was traveling with were good people.

"Oh that's right. Please have this you two." Natsu gave them a bottle of pills from his bag. The two blink on the item before Rogue took it. Natsu spoke, "It's a medicine that could help you fight the motion sickness. I didn't know so I never gave it to you so now I would like to give this to you as my thanks."

"Ohh! That would be really helpful, thank you Natsu-san." Sting said in great happiness. Natsu nod, glad he could help them from their small problem.

Later they were now inside the ship and there are two bed inside in each room. One room was for Sting, Lector, Rogue and Frosh while the other room was Yukino and Natsu.

Natsu right now was watching outside the window, seeing the ship was already moving and heading to their next destination.

"Natsu-sama" Yukino called, making Natsu faced her. She smiled and spoke, "Shall we go to the other room and check on Sting and Rogue?"

Natsu nod, telling its fine.

Both Yukino and Natsu went out the room and head to the next room and knock.

"Sting-san, Rogue-san it's us. Can we come in?" Yukino called.

The door opened, revealing Rogue and smiled. "Ah are you two already finished fixing your room?"

Yukino nod, "Looks like the medicine was working."

"It's all thanks to Natsu-san after all." Rogue said. Natsu blushed a bit and looked away, "It was Yua-san who gave it to me and told me it might be needed. I have more medicine so tell me when you already run out of medicine."

Rogue nod, "That would help."

"Rogue do you have your bandages with you?" Sting asked. Rogue answered, "To the left side of my bad Sting."

"Thanks"

Rogue sighs before facing them, "Why don't the two of you come in."

Both nod and went inside the room. Rogue was the about to close the door when he sense someone was watching them. He gave a sharp look on the location. It was just a second when he saw a shadow moved away. His eyes narrowed, knowing the once they were watching was them.

"Something wrong... R-Rogue?" Rogue's thinking snap when he turned to the person who asked. It was Natsu, seems worried now because of the way he looked so serious. Rogue smiled to give assurance, "T-There is something I'd like to do outside. Sting, Yukino stay here for a while."

Sting observed Rogue for a while. Somehow a gaze message made him understand and respond, "Sure thing." Yukino nod as an answer.

Rogue pat Natsu's head before heading out the room and closed the door. Natsu somehow feel uneasy.

"Natsu-san" Lector called making him turn to him. "Why don't we play cards and have some fun?" Lector suggests.

Sting became happy, "Ohh I would like to play!" Yukino smiled and nod, "Let's play." Frosh spoke, "Fro wanted to play too."

Seeing they were happy and seems nothing wrong somehow made the uneasiness feeling of Natsu vanish and joined with them.

Outside, someone seems to be in hurry and went hiding on the dark room. He huff in tiredness and wipe his sweat. He was about to open the light when someone grab his neck and throw him, making him smash on the wall. It was painful and the light suddenly opened. When the man looked up to see the person who did this to him, his eyes widen when he saw the person was Rogue, serious and truly terrifying.

"So tell me..." Rogue spoke as he walked forward, heading to the man who's now shivering in fear of his life. "Who send you here?"

To their room, everyone seems playing poker. Sting seems sweating, Lector can't help but sigh because of him, Frosh's expression never change, Yukino seems taking this serious while Natsu was just staring the cards he has.

"Grahhh, two pair, I lost." Sting said as he showed his cards to them. Lector seems shock, "Eh! Sting-kun you beat me!"

"Eh?" Lector showed his cards, only one pair. Yukino giggle and showed her cards and it was full house. Lector and Sting's eyes were widening in shock.

"N-No way" Lector said in disbelief. Sting's eyes were fully wide in disbelief. Yukino kept smiling.

"No way!" Sting said in great depression. Hector joined in. Yukino giggle on the two before facing Frosh, "What did you get Frosh-san?"

Frosh showed his cards, they were straight.

"Wow! Your cards were great Frosh-san." Yukino said with great smile. Frosh answered, "Fro think so too."

"Although Frosh lost too." Lector said. Sting nod, "Your right"

"How about you Natsu-san?" Yukino asked.

Natsu was bit unsure about his cards but still showed it to them. All eyes were wide in disbelief. The cards Natsu held were Royal Straight Flash! All looked to Natsu. Natsu was looking down in nervousness.

Yukino was the first one to speak, "I lost"

"Natsu-san is amazing"

"Fro think so too"

"That was too amazing Natsu-san! Teach me how you did it!"

Natsu was bit surprise that he actually won because all he did was collect cards and somehow he took liking on the spade shape so tried to collect them and that's that.

Later, Rogue came back from the room. He saw how Natsu seems drawn watching the sea with Yukino and Frosh by his side while Sting and Hector were relaxing on bed. Sting noticed his arrival and smiled.

"Welcome back Rogue... so..." His tone became serious and narrowed his eyes, "How was it?"

Rogue also narrowed his eyes. Lector noticed the serious atmosphere and decides to stay silent, waiting for explanation like Sting.

They began to discuss about it.

"That man... said about doing a hidden mission. They were currently being passed to normal citizen without making any magic guild or the council knows." Rogue began. Sting asked a question, "Mission? About what?"

Rogue took something from his pocket and showed them a paper. It was indeed said a special hidden mission. There, it says 'We were currently looking for a pink haired boy who had gone missing for years. If ever saw a young man with pink hair, please inform it to us. Reward: 500, 000 jewel.'

"I ask more information about this and he told me only few people had accepted this quest. Most were right now within the capital. Normal citizen were looking for Natsu Sting. We need to be more cautious about this." Rogue said.

Sting thought for it carefully before nodding, agreeing the idea.

"Does that mean we can't expose him too much? I don't think that would work Master, I mean Sting-kun. Once we return him back to Magnolia, we need to expose him so he could remember something about his past yes." Lector said, telling his opinion.

Sting nod to that, "Keeping him out from people's sight was bit a bad idea. Natsu-san in his current state was truly sensitive and really cautious. If ever he noticed us covering him from sight might thought about his life being danger, much more run away so he won't let us go to danger."

"Your right. That's more reason for us to be more careful." Rogue said. Both Dragon Slayers were now thinking deeply about it.

"Umm" Both turn to Lector, "Did ever our client told you something about this situation?"

"Now that I think about it... I'm not sure." Sting said as he thought about it.

"Wait Sting" Rogue spoke, "Remember what she told us? Even if we already return Natsu-san to Fairy Tail, she still told us to stay by his side and protect and help him remember his past. Did she tell that because she knew about this?"

"Now that you mention it..." Sting could remember her words and everything. This made him shiver, "Just what is she? Thinking about her somehow freak me out."

"She calculated everything and this was the moment where her gamble began. Whenever he could remember and help her about locating this unknown group or he will never remember anything any longer." Rogue said as he thought about her.

"So does that mean all we can do now is be on guard and protect him right?" Lector asked. Sting sighs and nod, "Your right. Even if those people knew we have Natsu-san and try to take him from us, it's like they exposed themselves to us and give us more chance to know more about them."

"Your right... I'll tell this to Yukino and Frosh later. When I do that, keep Natsu company and also watch over your surroundings." Rogue said, earning a nod from Sting.

Almost lunch time when Sting, Lector and Natsu were now walking on the hallway, heading to the food section where they can eat food on their room.

"Natsu-san just asking but do you remember something? I know we didn't do much but... just curious." Sting asked, hoping they can make a long conversation.

Natsu thought for a while before shaking his head, "I don't remember anything. To tell the truth, even my own name doesn't ring any bell at all."

"Looks like your amnesia was too serious Natsu-san." Lector said, making Natsu look down. Seeing that, Lector immediately react to make him feel better, "B-but don't worry Natsu-san! I'm sure it was just natural and we know remembering back right away never happened but surely you will remember something. All we have to do is be patience... right?"

Natsu was somehow encouraged and nod, "T-thank you... Lector." He looked up ahead and spoke, "You know, I still can't believe cat's talk."

"Exceed. They are Exceed Natsu-san." Sting told him. Natsu blink and asked, "What's Exceed?"

"Exceed were like animal creature that could use Magic Natsu-san. All Exceed were actually cats." Lector informed. Natsu's eyes widen, "Frosh is a cat?"

"Ah, Natsu-san you were fooled huh." Sting said. "But yes he's a cat Natsu-san. Just in his frog costume."

Natsu hum, understanding it. Arriving on the destination, they saw many people were actually lining up on the counter. Natsu took a step back and hid behind Sting. He feels very anxious, seeing many people he doesn't know

Sting gave a smile of reassurance, "Don't worry Natsu-san we're here for you okay? Come on and don't hide, no one will be there to hurt you."

Natsu observed Sting for a moment before nodding.

'Really I need to get used about this. The Natsu-san I know never act like this at all!' Sting mentally yell as they walked, heading to the end of the line and wait there.

Night and everything were silence. They were all right now in Yukino and Natsu's room, watching Natsu sleeping.

"He sleeps this early evening huh." Yukino whispered. Rogue smile, "Maybe because he was still recovering and still adjusting from the new environment."

Sting gave a sigh, "Sometimes I wish the Natsu-san I know return. Its bit hard for me to get used to it at all." Lector pats his feet. "Your just adjusting Master, I mean Sting-kun yes. His condition was understandable because of his amnesia but that doesn't mean the Natsu-san we knew will never return yes."

"That's right Sting" Rogue spoke, "All we need to do was to help Natsu-san return back to his home so that it would easy for him to remember things slowly."

"Fro want to see him energetic again." Frosh said with both arms reaching up. That made everyone smile.

"Your right" Sting agreed. "We'll help him remember at the same time protect him. I shouldn't be thinking like this."

"Heh, that's right." Rogue said.

"Why don't we speak quietly everyone. Natsu-sama is sleeping and we don't want him to disturb his sleep." Yukino said, making the two nods as their response.

Later on, Sting, Lector, Frosh and Rogue went out the room and now walking around. Yukino stayed behind to rest and also guard Natsu as he sleep. As the two walk around, they heard some kind of commotion.

"What's that?" Sting asked as he looked around. Rogue as he concentrate found the location they were hearing. "From above on the deck Sting."

Sting nod before running, the others followed up.

Arriving on the deck, they saw some people threatening the passengers and crews. There's another ship beside them and as what they can see, they were being attacked by pirates.

"Nobody move" The Captain of the pirates commanded, "If you people make a funny movement we'll kill you. So how about you all just stay down as we walk around and take something like food and so forth... right captain."

The captain of the pirates was holding the weak captain of the ships. It seems they targeted him first beat him until he can no longer move because of bruises and injuries.

Two of the pirates approached Sting and Rogue, threatening them with their sword.

"Oh, we have some new arrival Captain." The one of the left said as he observes closely to Rogue and threatening him with his sword, pointing to his neck. The one on the right spoke, "They also brought come unusual cats. Maybe we can sell them in big prize."

"R-Rogue" Frosh called as he trembles in fear, hiding behind Rogue's feet and holding his pants. Hector went beside him and spoke, "Don't worry Frosh, I'll protect you."

"Hoho what a good pair they are." The right pirate said. Sting can no longer hold back and spoke, "Hoy"

This called his attention, seeing Sting was now glaring at him. "No one mess around with my family."

Sting didn't hold back as he punch the person to his stomach with full power, making the person vomit in blood and losing consciousness.

Rogue took a sigh, "Your right." He immediately took his hand and pulled him in before giving him a strong kick. That person groans in pain.

The captain saw everything and raised his eyebrow before pointing his sword to them. "Who are you people for disobeying my commands?"

Sting and Rogue can't help but smirk and Sting answered, "Sabertooth Magician. Don't think you can get away so easily." Rogue added, "Be prepare because right now we can't let any people like you get near to our precious Nakama."

Sting grin, "Let's have some fun shall we?"

On the room where Yukino and Natsu were staying, Natsu was still sleeping but for some reason he has a restless expression. Yukino took a towel and wipe his sweats. She check his temperature if ever he has a fever but sense nothing, much as her relief.

"Now that I think about it... it seems full of noises outside. I wonder why?" Yukino murmured as she looked outside the window, seeing nothing than water.

On the deck, full of noises can be heard as the pirates attack Sting and Rogue at the same time but they were immediately blow away by their punch or kick. They aren't even using magic to finish them.

"Is that all? We're taking too many noises here. I think we're attracting more attention if this continues." Sting said in mocking tone. The Pirate Captain was greeting his teeth before dashing forward, going to slice him. Sting continues to smirk before he used his magic for the first time.

His fist was surrounded by light and gave a punch, "White Dragon's Iron Fist!" It was hit by his face, turning him to slide down the floor and also been thrown out from the ship.

The others who were still fine saw what happened to their Captain's downfall. They all slowly turn to the dangerous Dragon Slayers, both continue to smirk, still ready to bring them down.

"You want more? I can take all of you just fine." Sting said. Rogue added, "We will not hold back this time."

That made them shiver in fear and ended up running out from the ship, wanting to escape at once.

Once they were truly gone, both sigh in relief.

"That's great Sting-kun. You're truly strong as always." Lector said with sparkling eyes. Frosh on the other hand went to Rogue. "Rogue are you alright?" He asked.

Rogue nod, "I'm fine and I didn't even use my magic to bring them down. How about you Frosh? Did any of them touch you?" Frosh shook his head, "Rogue protected me, I'm fine."

Rogue pat his head, "That's good."

"Hey are you alright?" Sting asked to the crew who seems injured with Lector. Rogue and Frosh decide to help them too.

On the room, Natsu somehow slowly woke up and looked to his side, seeing Yukino was now sleeping. Natsu slowly sat up and looked to the night Sky.

'Someone... is calling for me...'

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