Morning and Natsu was for now staying with Lucy and Yukino in Lucy's apartment. Natsu has no idea why but since they told him to stay so he has no choice but to obey.

Lucy on the other hand has no idea why they wanted Natsu to stay on her apartment. Somehow she can feel some people were hiding something. The more suspicious were Sting and the others. Ever since they had return Natsu back, not once they return, much as her question, not like she doesn't like them to be here but just wondering that's all. Their Master seems keeping something from them too, add Erza who suddenly vanish and so was Gray. Freed seems doing something that she can't understand what, since Bickslow and Evergreen were acting to their usual self unlike him. Laxus was rare to get some job alone, truly mysterious.

Remembering back, it was Erza who asked Lucy to make Natsu stay on her apartment. Seeing no choice and of course not wanting to face her wrath, she agreed.

This time, they were currently on her room. Natsu was staring at Plue in wonder while Plue was staring back with Lollipop in hand. Happy was with him, eating candies too. Lucy and Yukino were the only once watching over Natsu.

"For some reason, I could feel Natsu-sama was wondering how did Plue called a dog in his state." Yukino said suddenly with a smile. Lucy can't help but nod. She remembered the time they talked about Happy, telling them how come a cat came from an egg. They really can't explain much and only Carla was explaining things for him, still the wondering kept going that Carla almost gave up on the conversation.

"You know, I can't help but see Natsu was acting like a child... more like the Natsu I see now... is the new Natsu." Lucy said with a sad look. Yukino somehow understand what she was feeling and stayed quiet.

Until now, Lucy can't help but blame herself. At that time when Natsu was about to go on the job alone and without Happy, Lucy should have insist on coming too. If she was just there, there's a possibility that this kind of things wouldn't happen. She grip her fist and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself and so was the tears coming out to her eyes.

"I know his situation and it was just normal but still... I really miss Natsu... the real Natsu." Lucy said with sad tone but low enough for him to hear. Yukino smiled sadly and try to comfort the Celestial Mage.

"Don't worry, I'm sure the Natsu-sama we know will be back. I heard from the others that he somehow progressing well. He's starting to remember things. It was already a good progress for Natsu-sama so please don't lose your hope Lucy-sama."

Lucy smiled and nod, glad that Yukino was there with her. "Thanks Yunino."

Yukino smiled back, "It was the least I can do Lucy-sama."

"Drop the 'sama' Yukino, we're friends and same Celestial Magic User right?"

"E-eh? B-but I'm already used with it Lucy-sama."

Lucy sighs in the end.

One of the Celestial Key shined and surprisingly, Leo known as Loki in Fairy Tail came out.

"Hello sweet angels." Loki greeted to them and his form was currently to his human form.

"L-Loki! What are you doing here!?" Lucy asked in shock.

Natsu saw him and blink his eyes, shock as well on how he suddenly came out of nowhere.

"Oh it's Loki." Happy said. Natsu turn to Happy, "Loki?" Happy explained, "Loki or known as Leo, one of the Zodiac Sign, the leader and spirit of the Lion. He's a Celestial Spirit."

Natsu hum and turn back to Loki. He seems was trying to flirt with Yukino but Lucy gave him 'Lucy Kick' or so she called and was now slammed on the wall.

"Aye"

Natsu can't help but sweat drop. He turned to Lucy and asked, "Was he always like that?" he wondered.

Lucy sighed and nodded, "More than always Natsu. Well you'll know when you remember Natsu."

Natsu just nod and turn back to him. Loki seems recovering himself and finally turned to Natsu. He greeted, "Yo Natsu, it's been a while... more like three years to be exact."

"We know each other?" Natsu asked. Loki was bit shock to it and tried to recover and act normal, "W-what's with that look Natsu? You act like a curious girl, I can't help but wanting to flirt you too but too bad you're a man so no way."

"Pervert" Lucy said, controlling her fist on punching him this time. Natsu on the other hand didn't seem to understand his words and asked again, "Do I look like one?"

"I-I told you stop it Natsu. Be a man." Loki said, still trying to resist himself. Natsu frown, "Was it wrong to ask question and I know I'm a man so don't call me as if I'm acting a girl to you."

Loki laughed at it, "Hahahaha that's true, still you're weird, acting not yourself."

"Leo" Yukino suddenly called, making him turn to her. Loki gave his handsome look, "Oh beautiful princess, sorry if I just ignored you but this time I will-"

"Natsu-sama has no memories." Yukino said immediately, making him stop and shock to what he had heard. She clarified more, "Natsu-sama doesn't remember anything about his past so please forgive him if ever he can't act himself at this moment."

"Y-you got to be kidding... right?" Loki asked and turned to Lucy. He doesn't want to believe that fact. Well Loki see Natsu as one of his friend, Nakama and Family. Knowing he doesn't remember anything also mean he doesn't know him entirely.

Lucy became sad and nod, telling him it's true. Loki was more than shock and slowly turned to Natsu who kept staring at him. Happy seems down too, looks like it was true.

Loki slowly went to Natsu and sat down in front of him. "Is that true? You don't remember anything? Or me?"

Natsu looked down in guilt. He had hurt some people again huh, he feels worst.

Seeing that was the case, Loki sighs and spoke, "Sorry, I didn't know."

Natsu shook his head, "I-it's alright... it's understandable... that's all." Loki hum to his answer and asked, "How much do you remember?"

"N-nothing much but there are hazy images whenever I talked with the people in Fairy Tail. They always talk about the day I was still with them and how I done things and somehow I remember few of it that truly happened."

Loki smiled, knowing it was even small, there's a progress coming to him. "I see... how about it's my turn, was that okay to you?"

Natsu nodded. Loki began thinking, "Now what should I talk about that seems memorable for you about me... ah, how about the event we all switch bodies?"

Lucy was shock. Yukino gave a questioning look, "Switch bodies?"

"Yeah, that was hilarious and truly a nightmare for us. Could you believe it? Natsu and I switch bodies, Lucy and Gray so was Happy and Erza. We really thought we can never return back to our real bodies you know."

"Ehh... so something like that happened." Yukino said, somehow wanting to know what happened. Lucy remembering that part felt not wanting to be reminded again, "Ahh enough, that was embarrassing Loki. Why that of all memories?"

"Because it is embarrassing moments, you said it yourself and look, you remember that so why not him?" Loki said, telling his point. Lucy understood his reasoning still she doesn't like it.

"Switch bodies?" Natsu questioned, "We switch bodies?"

"Yeah. It began on the mission flier and I just happened to be with you, since I bump to Erza's armor. You read the certain letters and that's how it began." Loki said with a smile. "We really thought we can never return to our bodies and it was only Levy who can help us at that time. We really put our hopes to her and hopefully she could understand the words written to it."

"So how did it go?" Natsu asked, completely interested.

"Well many things happened because of our panic and turns out that only Gray and Lucy return back to their bodies but the twist here is that everyone also switched bodies!" Loki ended his story. "And that's the end. It took more days until all of us return back to our bodies, nothing happened much after that."

Natsu can't help but hum. Suddenly another hazy image came out. It was him, wait, like he's watching his own body panicking from the time they had left. Looking closely to himself, he is not in the body he is used to know but doesn't remember who. But remembering back the story Loki had told him, it must be his body.

"It's kind of embarrassing but I guess it turn out to be fun." Natsu suddenly murmured but everyone heard it. Loki was certain, he remembered something about that time. "I'm glad you remember something Natsu. I can't wait on the time you'll remember everything."

"S-same here Loki. Thank you." Natsu smiled and he smiled back.

Yukino and Lucy were happy that another progress came in. Happy was jumping in happiness with Plue. It looks like their night will be just fine.

Next day, Lucy, Natsu, Happy and Yukino were right now having a nice walk around Magnolia. Natsu kept glancing on things that took his attention or wonder with Happy. The girls didn't mind, since it might help him remember something about this city.

As they kept going, they decide to have a break to the South Gate of Magnolia Park. Lucy and Happy stood up from the bench they were sitting and turn to them.

"I'll go and find something for us to eat. Wait for us okay? Let's go Happy." Lucy said before running away. Happy followed from behind, "Aye Sir!"

Yukino wave her hand, "Take care." Natsu just smiled to them.

Seeing the two were gone, Natsu thought for a moment and called her attention, "Ne Yukino?"

Yukino turn to him, "Yes Natsu-sama?" Natsu asked, "How did we meet?"

"Oh... I guess I haven't talked about that yet Natsu-sama." Yukino said. Natsu just waited for her story and did she start. "It happened in the GMG which means Grand Magic Game which happens once a year here in Fiore. Every Guild can participate and once you win there, you would get a great amount money and... also the title the 1st strongest Guild for your guild. That was the day we Sabertooth meet you Natsu-sama."

Natsu nod, still understanding. Yukino continued, "At that time as well, Fairy Tail's current status was the lowest or the weakest Guild. You with your friends actually disappeared for seven years."

"Seven Years? What happen to us?" Natsu asked. Yukino answered, "I'm sorry but I don't know much details but all I know is that you with your friends were in the middle of the island, doing some kind of test until the Chaos Dragon, Acnologia came and destroyed the island with you. Everyone really thought you were all dead but surprisingly you were all still alive... For more details, ask everyone in Fairy Tail Natsu-sama."

Natsu nod, seeing Yukino was from the different guild, it makes sense if she doesn't know much information about it.

"To tell the truth Natsu-sama, Sabertooth was completely different from the Sabertooth today. Before, the guild only seeks one thing, strength and victory. Those who lost have no right to stay within the guild... I... I just lost once and... the previews master immediately humiliate me in front of everyone and made me erase my mark and left."

Yukino can't help but grip her hand as remembering that time. Natsu stayed silent, knowing it was the best thing to do for now. She continued.

"On that night where I had left my guild, I decide to give my keys to Lucy-sama, knowing she can take care of them more than I do but she refuse me so I left with my keys. That was the night I had met you Natsu-sama, more my first time talked to you all because you chased after me just to apologize to me about thinking I'm a bad person because I'm a member of Sabertooth. I had told you what happened to me and you were truly pissed at that time. Not because of me but to them which I never thought you would feel something like that to someone like me you just met. You guide me to Lucy-sama's room before you left. Soon I just heard rumors about someone attacked the inn where Sabertooth was staying and almost the whole guild was down all because of one person. They also said it was from Fairy Tail who has a fire magic, that was when I thought about it was you. To tell the truth, it made me happy, even though there's no need to do such thing for someone like me."

"I don't think so." Yukino turn to Natsu who spoke. He continued, "W-well I don't really know much about guild magic in my condition but... I heard from Yua-san that for us magicians, a guild was like a home. From your story... it's like you were just kicked out by your own home. I think anyone who heard that story would absolutely be furious Yukino."

Yukino smiled for his thought. "I don't think everyone will, but I am certain Fairy Tail will be angry, since you treat the guild as home than a place of job."

Natsu can't help but smile, "I thought the same thing after staying there..." He turn to her and asked, "So how come your back there? Did something happen that made you come back? Oh, did say that was Sabertooth before, how's now?"

Yukino smiled, "An unbelievable happened Natsu-sama and I think you should ask Sting-san and Rogue-san for more information but I will tell you my side story. After that night, I was recruited by Arcadios-sama, a knight from the Kingdom of Fiore and I accepted it. I heard about their plan called Eclipse Project and I am willing to help them. Soon enough, I met you again with Lucy-sama, Wendy-sama, Gajeel-sama and Gray-sama. You were talking with one of the Dragon spirit, learning a history about 400 years ago about Dragon King and Dragon Slayer. More things happened after that until it happened that both me and Lucy-sama been jail inside the Kingdom."

Yukino took a pause before continuing.

"Later on, you with Mirajane-san, Wendy-sama, and Lily-sama came to rescue us and without knowing we fell in the depth of the Kingdom where no people could ever come out. We were trap and we tried to find our way out, we even saw Arcadios-sama being attacked by Garou Knights, they are the kingdom's strongest executioners."

Natsu's eyes widen, for some reason he knew the next story. "By chance... did we... fight against them?" Yukino nod happily. Natsu paled a bit. Yukino giggle, "Natsu-sama even though I'm not with you when we fought against them, I knew you did great fight and won against him."

"D-Did I? H-how?" Natsu asked. Yukino giggle, "You won't understand anything for now but I'm sure you will once you remember and... when your magic return."

Natsu just stare at her while she kept on smiling. Natsu felt ashamed as he looked down, not wanting to meet her eyes.

"Natsu-sama..." Yukino called, earning his attention. She spoke, "There's no need to feel down Natsu-sama, it's alright if you don't remember right away. We'll be here for you, no matter what happen."

"Yukino"

"Just like how you made me feel better after I was ashamed and kicked out to my own guild, I will help you feel better, protect you and regain your memories again, without fail Natsu-sama."

Natsu's eyes widen before smiling to her, "There's no need to include protecting me."

Yukino giggle, not intending to reveal the reason why she had said that.

'Natsu-sama... we Sabertooth will surely protect you... without fail.'

Lucy and Happy came back with food in hand and they all began eating. It was a good day he must say, not noticing the danger around him.

Almost night when Natsu was now with Rogue, Frosh, Lector and Sting, they were currently walking around the plaza, shopping their supply of food and so forth for tomorrow. Happy was supposed to come with them but he told them Master Makarov gave him an assignment about a delivery of something so he has to leave for a while.

Now, they were enjoying shopping and when they almost got everything, Natsu suggest they all should eat first before taking the last once. The others agree so they went to the restaurant where they can eat.

Sting can't help but drool, "I'm sure hungry, can't wait for the food to come." Lector sweat drop, "Hoy hoy"

"Rogue when will the food come?" Frosh asked, it seems he was so hungry that he just waited for them to finish shopping before he could voice it out. Rogue smiled and pats his head, "It will be soon enough so be patience Frosh."

"Okay" Frosh answered with a smile.

Natsu smiled on his friends, he can't help but comment them, "Everyone sure are excited when comes to food." Sting grin, "But aren't you the same as us? Mira-san told me you really eat a large amount of food."

"Do I?" Natsu asked, not knowing he was truly like that before. Rogue chuckle, "Maybe your lost memories made you change Natsu-san, not that I say for worst thought. Still, it would be better to stay on what you seem to feel right now."

"Rogue stop acting like a mother for Natsu-san." Sting said. Rogue sigh, "I'd say stop acting like a child Sting."

"Well even if Sting-kun was already a Master, his child side still consumes him." Lector murmured. Sting glared his partner exceed, "Did you say something Lector?" Lector sweat in fear and immediately replied, "I-I didn't say anything Master! Ah, S-Sting-kun!"

Natsu chuckle, "You guys are sure close like brothers and family. Maybe no wonder they called you twins right? Both Dragon Slayer and Exceed."

"Fro think so too." Frosh said with a great smile. Lector scratches his head with a smile. Sting continued to grin while Rogue smile. They were actually happy that Natsu noticed it.

"Natsu-san, Yukino told me that you asked her about how you and Yukino met right? Want to hear ours?" Sting asked. Natsu tilt his head and spoke, "It was the time when Grand Magic Game right? I already knew that."

"Then how about the time when Natsu-san and Gajeel fought against us and defeated us?" Rogue asked. Natsu's eyes widen, "Did it really happen?"

Sting laugh to it, "Nice one Rogue! That might be okay to talk about." Sting smiled to Natsu, "Natsu-san do you want to hear our epic battle? You'll surely love it!"

"Are you sure? I mean you're talking about your lose right?" Natsu asked. Rogue chuckle, "It's not that painful Natsu-san, more like we're thankful that you had defeated us."

"For real?" Natsu questioned. All Sabertooth nodded.

They began talking about the battle between them and both Natsu and Gajeel. Natsu was quiet as he listens to Sting even if the food was served. They continue to talk about it until they talked about the Eclipse Project, Seven Dragons from 400 years from the past and Future Rogue who came to destroy the current timeline.

"Still, remembering my future self came to our timeline and desiring to destroy the present... heh, I can't help but feel embarrass there." Rogue admitted as he remembered the future self. Sting patted his back in assurance, "Don't worry Rogue, I know you how you feel if it's me and beside, you did say yourself that will never become like him, right?"

Rogue smiled and nod, "Yeah" Frosh added, "Fro think so too."

Lector faced Natsu and continued, "Starting from that we asked Yukino back to our guild and start anew again. We all voted Sting to be our Master so now he is yes."

Sting can't help but feel embarrass and scratch his head, "You know, when people call me Master I can't help but feel embarrass. All I want is for everyone to treat me the same way they all do to me before I became a master."

"But it was amazing Sting." Natsu said amazedly, "Being Master and most of all changing the Sabertooth, it was actually hard for people to change its point of view but you able to do it in short time."

Sting can't help but smile to this. "That was actually because of you Natsu-san."

Natsu gave a questioning look, "Me again? Oh, was it because I showed you the way Fairy Tail does or because I defeat you or what?"

"You showed us the real meaning of Nakama Natsu-san." Rogue was the one who answered with a smile. "Actually, before out battle start, I'm sure you already heard from Yukino that you actually rampage inside the inn we were staying right?"

Natsu nod, "But I didn't know much happened to that."

"Then that's where we start." Rogue began. "It began after Yukino was forced to leave the guild, in the third day of the Grand Magic Game. After hearing her story, you storm in to our inn alone and easily defeated the members without any difficulty at all."

Natsu's eyes wide, 'For real?'

Sting continued, "You were really amazing there Natsu-san. I still remember the words you kept shouting, 'Where is the Master' you said Natsu-san. You're kind of scary at the same time amazing."

"Master... you mean the previews Master right?" Natsu asked. They all nod.

"Once you saw him, you demanded to fight him and said, 'If you lose to me, you're out of this guild!' Kyaaa... Natsu-san was so cool." Lector said. Remembering that time really made him still astonish at the same time, idolize him.

"You're too cool there." Frosh said with right hand raised, truly agree to his statement.

Rogue continued, "Almost all of us really thought your asking a death sentence since you are asking a fight against him. He really didn't take you seriously so he ordered Dobengal, one of our Nakama to fight you. Dobengal was like a ninja that can really move faster than your eyes could meet. You easily dodge his attack and by just one swing of your arms, you defeated him even though he's one of the top 10 strongest in our guild."

"Well that was the time he finally took you seriously, not letting us interfere." Sting said as he ate his food and after chewing the food to his mouth he spoke, "You took the first attack as you punch him but he able to block it so easily but you didn't give up there. Natsu-san gave a strong sky uppercut and hit him, really that was so amazing, I'll admit Natsu-san but I really didn't expect you to hit him."

Lector nodded multiple times, truly agree. "Ahh that was so amazing. Natsu-san punch him to his face and just once but multiple that even myself could count. You didn't give him a chance to fight back."

"Right?" Sting said with grin on his lips to Lector.

Rogue sighs with a smile and continued, "Your last attack was your Lightning Flame Dragon's Firing Hammer. You really almost got him but Minerva interfere your battle. She was the Master's daughter but she's very different from before and now so when you meet her, there's nothing to worry about."

"She able to halt you... by threatening Happy when she caught him." Frosh said. Natsu was shock to that, "Happy? My exceed partner right?"

Lector nod, "Seeing no choice you retreat yourself with Happy Natsu-san."

"Still, your words truly made me realize how wrong and weak our guild was." Rogue said with a little sad tone. Sting continued, "You said this words Natsu-san, 'We ain't gonna lose to the likes of you. In fact, you won't be able to keep up with us'."

Natsu was bit surprise to hear that and it seems the next word Sting was about to say, the voice which was his own was heard through him.

"If you call yourself a Guild, take care of your comrades."

"...'That's all I wanted to say.' After that, you left Natsu-san." Sting ended. "I really thought you were that strong that I can't help but want to surpass you even more Natsu-san."

Rogue gave a huff, "Heh, that was the time when I realize where is no such bond within our guild, more like it never exists."

In Natsu's mind, there are blurred images once again. It seems they were in the middle of the battle and in the center where everyone were watching. Natsu guessed this was the image of his memories where he fought against them alone. His word again echoed to his mind.

"Let's fight again sometimes!"

"Natsu are you alright?" Frosh asked in bit worried. Natsu return back to senses and looked around him, seeing they were now staring at him in worried look.

Natsu smiled and nod, "I'm fine Frosh... just that... its hazy images but I did saw the time I said those words."

"What word Natsu-san?" Sting asked. Natsu answered, the time I said something about guild and Nakama and... the time I said... let's fight again sometimes."

Both Dragon Slayers was widening in surprise but smiled happily, knowing Natsu had remembered something about them which was a good progress.

"Natsu-san I'll definitely won't lose next time!"

"Yahoo! Go for it Sting-kun!"

"Sting don't hype yourself that much. Natsu-san still hasn't returned his magic, you can't fight him."

"Fro think so too."

"I know that Rogue! No need to remind me such thing."

"Are you sure?"

"Rogue!"

Natsu laugh with the other exceeds. It was a fun dinner.

Night time Natsu was already sleeping to his bed. Sting, Lector, Rogue and Frosh on the floor, sleeping soundly. Within to Natsu's mind, the voice was calling him once again. The foreign voice, yet familiar more than anyone's voice.

"Natsu"

'Who are you?' Natsu asked to the voice. Waiting for its reply but instead, he just called him again.

"Natsu"

Natsu can't help but wonder. Whose voice this was coming from? Who kept calling him?

"Natsu... forget about me."

Natsu's eyes snap open. He looked around and saw his friends sleeping. Natsu gave a deep breath before fixing his position and tried to sleep again. As he remembered the voice that kept calling him, he can't help but feel sad and depress. It was like it was one of his painful memories, his strongest painful memories.

'Tell me' Natsu tried to call the voice, hoping to find the answer that kept bugging him for so long.

'Who are you?'

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