"Don't worry, I'll always be by your side."

"You promise Aniki?"

"Hehe, I promise."

Natsu woke up from his slumber. He's in bed and Happy was again sleeping with him. For some reason, those dreams he's having were lost memories that seems to be locked away for so many years. Still, he can't remember everything about it. As he thought about it, he didn't notice the tears that were still falling down from his eyes, until someone called him.

"Natsu-san?"

Natsu turned into the person who called. It was Rogue who was sleeping beside the wall. He seems still awake when he noticed Natsu opened his eyes and crying.

"Is there something wrong Natsu-san?" Rogue asked. Natsu shook his head before wiping his tears, "I-its nothing Rogue... just wondering why I'm crying."

"Did you dream something bad?" Rogue asked as he stood up and went to the kitchen. Natsu again shook his head, "N-no not that... I just don't know."

Rogue hum before returning back with a glass of water. Natsu slowly stood up and took the glass of water.

"Thank you Rogue." Natsu drink the water. Rogue just smile for it. On the corner where Rogue originally was, Frosh was there, sleeping soundly. It seems it was their turn to look after him.

Natsu finished it and gave it back to Rogue. He took it and return back to the kitchen.

"So what is this dream about Natsu-san? You may tell me if you wanted." Rogue offered as he return to his place just beside Frosh.

Natsu thought about the dream before giving a sad emotion, "I don't remember much and it was truly a hazy memory. I was young I think and I was there with someone else. I don't know who but the person's voice... it seems it was someone I truly knew, yet I don't know."

Rogue hum then smiled, "Whoever that person was, maybe it was one of the people you cherish Natsu-san. Maybe if we try harder, you'll remember your lost memories and hopefully that memory too."

Natsu can't help but smile, feeling glad about it. "Thank you Rogue for being with me, even thought it was all because of the job Yua-san had given to you and everyone else."

"Don't think of it as we're doing this because of the job Natsu-san." Rogue said, "We're doing this because we look after you as our friend and rival. You are already one of the people we cherish Natsu-san so whenever we had accepted this job or not and we knew your condition, we will never think and just decide to help you Natsu-san."

Natsu was bit astonish but glad that's how they think things about him. "Looks like I made such wonderful friends, I don't know why."

"You will once you remember Natsu-san." Rogue said with a smile, "Now how about we sleep. We need to rest for a new day right?"

Natsu smiled and nod, "Sure. Good night Rogue." He lay in bed.

"Good night too Natsu-san" Rogue replied back before Natsu closed his eyes, entering the dream land once again.

Morning and Natsu, Happy, Rogue and Frosh were now eating breakfast. Happy seems to enjoy his fish.

"This was so good Natsu!" Happy said as he continues to munch the fish. Natsu just smiled and continue eating. Rogue was next to spoke, "I didn't know you can cook Natsu-san."

"I don't actually but Yua-san used her time to teach me. She kept making me repeat every time I failed until I got it. The failures were been cooked again as good once to avoid waste." Natsu answered with a smile.

"I wamp(want) to meep(meet) her!" Happy said as his mouth was still chewing his fish. Frosh followed, "Fro wants more."

"Happy swallow your food before speaking." Natsu scolded a bit. Rogue just pat his friend and continue eating.

Later they went out the house and surprise that Laxus was there, waiting.

Natsu had already seen him when he arrived to Fairy Tail but didn't get a chance to talk to him. He looks really scary but for some reason he wasn't afraid of him like Elfman, even thought he was much scarier than him. Natsu just felt he's... fine.

"Laxus-san?" Rogue questioned. Natsu gave a questioning look, "Laxus?"

"Oh, now that I thought about it I didn't really talk to you right Natsu." Laxus said before standing up straightly and introduced himself for him. "Laxus Dreyar, the Lightning Dragon Slayer. I'm still sure you still don't remember that about me."

"He's stating the obvious fact." Happy said. Laxus wanting to glare the cat ignored for now. Laxus spoke, "Do you want to have some time with me?"

"With you? Oh does that mean it's your turn?" Natsu asked. Laxus just sigh, "Just come on."

Laxus walked away. Natsu shrug a bit before deciding to follow from behind. Happy was about to follow when Rogue stopped him.

Happy looked to Rogue. He spoke, "Let them have some time alone Happy. I'm sure that when Laxus was around, no one would harm him... right?"

Happy somehow realizing smiled and nod.

Now both Laxus and Natsu were walking on the street. Laxus wasn't speaking or even glancing at him while Natsu continue to follow even knowing Rogue and the others didn't come with him. He just sometimes look around that took his attention, still made sure to not to lose on his sight.

They arrived the Cathedral, much as his surprise. Natsu turn to Laxus, hoping for explanation but instead Laxus went in and so he just followed.

Inside, Laxus went to the front and stood there. Natsu this time took the opportunity to look around.

"Did you know Natsu" Laxus suddenly spoke, "This is the place where I fought seriously against you. This was also the reminder of the day where I for the first time rebelled and fought against Fairy Tail, my own family to be said."

Natsu was shock. HE fighting against him? Is he serious? He may not remember anything but he can tell he's much stronger than him, so why is he speaking as if he had won against him?

Laxus didn't seem to notice as he kept staring above and spoke, "You tried to open my senses about the true nature of Fairy Tail and family. I was truly stubborn at that time because of my belief and arrogance. Now you and Gramps opened my eyes and this time, I made sure I will walk on the path where I will fight for my family, Fairy Tail through the shadows."

"Shadows? Why?" Natsu asked. Laxus finally turn around and spoke, "Because of my wrong doings and creating a battle of Fairy Tail, I was exiled."

Natsu was shock. Laxus continued, "I don't really feel bad at that time, knowing it was the right thing to do and I'm sure Gramps took the feeling the hardest, since he was the one who raised me and then just exile me." He said with softness.

"Then how did you come back?" Natsu asked.

"Tenrojima" Laxus spoke, "In the middle of the S-class exam, a dark guild, Grimoire Heart infrared the place and fought against Fairy Tail who were there for the exam. I from afar somehow sensed the dark power that was coming from and decide to check it out. When I saw the whole situation, I came and saved you with Erza, Gray, Lucy and Wendy from the Grimoire Heart Guild Master, Hades. Heh, remembering that time, I could see how pathetic you are, still you fight on, for your Guild and Nakama Natsu."

Natsu decide to stay quiet, absorbing everything he had heard.

Laxus went to him and pat his head, "You had become a man that made me respect you the most. I hate to admit it but... Fairy Tail is not Fairy Tail when you're not around. You became someone I truly see as my own little brother because of your reckless and childish action. Everyone, even me would be so happy if you remember everything Natsu."

"Laxus" Natsu could feel it, how sincere he is to him at this moment. Suddenly, an image appeared to his mind. It seems it was the moment where he seems looking down on the person who was hurt and electricity were coming around his body. The person below, he recognized him but the image was hazy, still, he recognized it through the voice.

"I'm... weaker than Laxus..."

"It ain't about being strong or weak. Who was it that got hurt? It's gotta be someone with the guild, damn it! It's the guild that'll pay him back for the pain suffered by the guild!" The person who was speaking smirk, "100 times over."

Natsu's eyes widen for a bit before going near to Laxus and leaned his head to him. Laxus was bit surprise to his sudden action, still didn't voice it out.

"I-I remember a bit" Natsu suddenly spoke, "I don't know much detail but... You said something about... 100 times over."

Laxus eyes widen before becoming softer and patting his head again. It seems Laxus remembered what he was talking about. Yes, it was on the time when Laxus gave his Lightning Magic to Natsu, earning him to learn the mode he called Fire Lightning Dragon Slayer Mode.

"Good to know... Natsu."

Afternoon when Laxus escort Natsu back to Fairy Tail, when they arrived, Laxus immediately went away, beginning his search about the unknown enemy alone. Natsu who has no idea just decide to enter the guild and as he can see, everything seems normal.

"Ah Natsu welcome back!" Lisanna said as she walked to him. Natsu recognize her name from the first time he came here and of course from Mirajane and Elfman. Natsu smiled and nod, "I-I'm back... L-Lisanna... right?"

Lisanna was happy that he remembered her name. "Natsu do you want to come with me?"

"Eh? Where?"

"The place that was memorable for us... or so to speak Natsu." Lisanna said with a big smile.

They later arrived to the place where they made a home when they were still kids and of course, when Happy was still an egg. Lisanna brought Happy, hopefully this way, Natsu might remember something.

"Natsu do you remember this place? This is the place where we usually hang out or relax." Happy said to Natsu.

Natsu looked around, questioning how this place became the usual place for him to come or relax.

Lisanna walked to the small hut and went in. Natsu just watch her in. Happy also decide to join with Lisanna. She went out a bit and swayed her hand, telling him to come in too. Feeling no choice, he followed. Looks like the space was enough for them.

"Do you remember this place Natsu?" Lisanna asked, making him turn to her. She continued, "This is the house that we made for Happy when he was still an egg. We also made a promise that I will become your wife and Happy will be our child."

Natsu can't help but blush on the sudden information. Seriously? T-the-then what is their relationship at this present?

Lisanna who can somehow guess what he was thinking due to his blushing cheek and freaking out can't help but laugh. "D-don't worry... we're just friends."

When the word registered to his mind, he sighs in relief.

"Natsu are you afraid to have a wife?" Happy asked.

"W-wha-what are you talking about Happy? Those kinds of things are serious. We're still young to be husband and wife and I don't think doing something like that in early time is a serious matter. Also... that would only mean I had hurt someone even more just them right?" Natsu said, still freaking out a bit.

Happy can only scratch his head. Lisanna giggle before looking down and spoke.

"Natsu you know... I'm sure you heard of this already but still, I wanted to tell you about it. The day you found an egg which you thought it was a dragon egg but it was actually an Exceed Egg." Lisanna said with soft eyes.

Natsu stared at her for a moment before switching to Happy. "What are you really?"

"Don't know." Happy answered. Lisanna just smiled on both of them and continued. "On that day... the reason it was both of us who hatch happy was because I suggest that I would help you hatch it. You took it and were really thankful on that time. So, many more things happened as time passes, until the day, Gorian attacked us."

"Gorian? Oh you mean the Forest Vulcan right?" Natsu asked. Lisanna smiled and nod, "That's right. That monster after us and you alone fought against it and you even told me I should protect the egg and I did."

"Well no wonder it will after us because it likes to eat eggs." Natsu murmured, making Happy pale. "I'm so glad I wasn't eaten."

Lisanna giggle and continued, "After defeating that Vulcan, we went back to our created house and... sunset came which was really one of my greatest memories. The next day that's when the egg disappeared. You just went back to the guild to ask, more like demand everyone to bring out the egg. Chaos happened because of that." Lisanna smiled widely, "I'm sure you know the rest, the egg was actually in the possession of Elf-niichan and it hatched, Happy was born!"

Lisanna hugged Happy so tightly that Happy seems suffocating from the tightness. "I-I c-can't b-breath"

Natsu smiled on the two, suddenly an image came to him. It was sunset and it seems he was still young with another person beside him. They were watching the beautiful sunset together, enjoying the beautiful sight of it.

"Natsu?"

Natsu suddenly return back to reality and saw both Lisanna and Happy in worried look. Since when did he face out?

"Are you alright Natsu?" Lisanna asked. Somehow, the image that came to Natsu was remembered again. It was hazy like many images but somehow he was certain, the person who's with him was her. Natsu smiled and nod, "Yeah, I'm fine."

That made the two smiled in relief. "That's good." Lisanna said.

Soon, they were now walking back to the guild when suddenly Natsu felt something and stop.

"What's wrong Natsu?" Happy asked. Natsu seems afraid as he kept looking around. He turned to them and asked, "D-did you feel it?" The two gave a questioning look. Natsu clarified, "Are we being watched?"

"Watched?" Lisanna question before looking around. They were now currently in the middle of the road and of course there are people walking around or talking to one another. Lisanna kept looking around and turn to Natsu. "No one was watching us Natsu."

"B-but there is..." Natsu was now afraid, truly afraid. Lisanna went to Natsu and so was Happy. They were calling his name and trying to calm him down but their words won't reach to his mind. He kept focusing on the feeling and he was certain they were keeping an eye on him. Just like the last time... they're here to take him.

Afraid to get the two involved, Natsu run away from them.

"Natsu!" Both shouted in union before running, following him.

Natsu kept on running, not knowing where he was actually going, all he know was he has to get out of here and hide. He kept on running as fast as he could until he arrive the riverbank and decides to hide himself under the bridge. He took a deep sigh before carefully observing his surroundings.

'Why the heck did I come here? It was like I just cornered myself.' Natsu mentally panic.

Natsu looked around and seeing it was clear, he run away but suddenly, a hand grab him from behind, much as his fear that he was about to shout when the person who grabbed him called his name.

"Natsu"

Natsu was bit shock since he recognized the voice. It was Sting, sweating and it seems he was running too. Seeing Natsu calm, Sting sigh in relief, "Tha-that's good... Natsu-san don't make us worried like that."

"S-Sting? W-what are you going here?" Natsu asked. Sting scratched his head, thinking something before answering, "On the walk when I suddenly saw you hiding and seems in panic, I run to after you and know what's wrong." He lied, he was actually watching over him and when he run away from Lisanna and Happy, he followed him.

Natsu sigh in relief before looking around, the uneasiness feeling was still there. He can't feel its safe.

"S-Sting we should get out of here!" Natsu said in panic. Sting calm him down, "Natsu-san calm down! No one will come to you or even harm you so calm down."

"B-but Sting they're-"

"Don't worry" Natsu was shock how calm Sting was and seems confident. Sting pat his shoulder and smiled in reassurance, "No one will ever try to hurt you, no one will, I promise that Natsu-san."

"Sting?"

"Hehe"

Somewhere, one of the groups of men fell down. The others were beginning to step back, they didn't know this could happen.

In front of them were Rogue, Erza and Gray, dark auras around.

"Don't think you can run away." Erza threaten as she raised her sword and pointed it to them. Gray began using his Ice Make magic, "For you people to come over... heh" Gray smirked, "This will give us even more information."

Rogue smirk too, "Shall we begin?"

Without any delay, the three knock them all out without any hesitation.

Back to where Natsu and Sting were, Natsu's bad feeling vanish, much as his relief.

"Something wrong Natsu-san?" Sting asked. They were currently walking back the guild to make sure he won't notice anything. Natsu smiled and shook his head, "N-nothing"

"I see."

Both kept walking quietly until Natsu spoke once again.

"Sting" Natsu called, making Sting turn to him. He asked, "Can you tell me more about Dragon Slayer Magic?"

"Natsu-san?"

"I want to learn more about that magic and... as time passes... I really felt like it was truly part of my life. I want to learn more about myself Sting." Natsu said with determination.

Sting was surprise at first but then smiled widely and nodded, "Of course Natsu-san!"

Natsu smiled back.

Sting began to talk about Dragon Slayer Magic and of course about Dragons too. Natsu was truly focus, wanting to know more about the greatest part of his life. As they talk, Sting can't help but truly smile inwardly, for some reason he can feel it... they are progressing well.

'It may still take more than time... but... Natsu-san... the Natsu-san in know will be back... I'm sure of it.'

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