Welcome, welcome to another story by yours truly. (Also, yes this is the same opening note for all of my Fairy Tail stories but the ending notes are different).

Firstly, I just have to say Fairy Tail is absolutely awesome at creating strong heroines, I mean you look at most of the main shounen manga and they all have a multitude of weak female characters.
Even classics like Dragon Ball fell into this after a while, sure they have strong willed characters like Chi-Chi and Bulma, and #18 was a great fighter who had her moments, when she was the strongest during the Android Saga and broke Vegeta's arm for instance, but, eventually it all dissipated.
It is honestly a little sad, I'm no feminist or anything, but almost every female character in every manga is really weak and it is a little annoying.
Then you have Fairy Tail with the likes of Erza, Mirajane, Ultear, Kagura, Minerva, Mavis etc. It is really awesome, I mean if Kishimoto took some advice from Mashima maybe Sakura and Hinata wouldn't have been so damn annoying.

In any case, there is a lot to like about Fairy Tail but one of my favourite parts is the E.N.D. plot twist.
This is a warning for this and all of my other Fairy Tail stories, all of them will play off the knowledge of E.N.D. Some almost straight from the beginning and some halfway through the story, the point I'm trying to make is if you don't know who E.N.D. is and don't want to be spoiled, don't read my Fairy Tail stories until you do.

With that said, on with the story.
SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan.

Disclaimer – I don't own anything from the Fairy Tail anime/manga all I own are my original characters and plot twists.

'Talking'

"Thinking"

*expression*

Flashback

Techniques

Chapter 1 – The Beast

'We're going to supress the king of monsters, "The Beast". Natsu you wanna come? It'll be good experience.' Said Mirajane with a wink.

Mira was wearing a black top that exposed a lot of cleavage, with straps that crossed around her neck, purple short shorts and black, thigh-high leggings. She also wore a purple ribbon in her white hair, which reached her waist, with long side bangs that reached down to her chest, along with shorter ones covering her forehead.

'Seriously? I'm against that, a man should defend his own family.' Interjected Elfman, a hulking behemoth of man, clad in all black clothing.

'Ah, come on don't be so boring! Take me with you!' Demanded Natsu, as his pink hair, gold trimmed, black waistcoat and white scale-patterned scarf shook, as he stamped his sandal covered feet in annoyance.

'It is not manly for a man to ask for help in defending his family.' Insisted Elfman.

'Aw come on Elfman, Natsu is practically family right Lisanna?' Said Mirajane, with a wink to her younger sister.

'Y-yeah, Natsu's like family.' Said Lisanna with a small blush, taken aback at Mira's sudden statement.

Lisanna wore a short, dark red dress with a white collar and bow. Up on her arms, above her elbows, she wore gold rings with a pale pink fabric flowing down from it. She wore long, black socks along with brown shoes and like her siblings, had white hair which reached just past her neck.

'See Elfman, it's alright to bring Natsu along, he is part of the family, besides, it is about time he got away from Erza for a change.' Said Mira with a smirk.

Natsu shuddered a little, hearing the name of the other contender for scariest female mage in Fairy Tail alongside Mirajane.

'Aww what's the matter Natsu, are you still afraid of old red?' Teased Mirajane.

'Hey, she is scary!' Defended Natsu.

'You want him to come with us?' Questioned Elfman incredulously.

'Hey don't give me that, you are just as afraid of Erza as I am Elfman!' Shouted Natsu.

'Ha, I'm not afraid of anyone, I'm a real man!' Declared Elfman, thumping his chest in pride.

'Oh reall- uh hi Erza what are you doing here?' Stammered Natsu fearfully, looking over Elfman's shoulder.

Elfman froze and mechanically looked over his shoulder, fearing that he would see a red haired demon woman behind him.

'Huh.' Muttered Elfman, noticing no one was behind him.

Elfman heard snickering and looked back to see Natsu barely containing his laughter.

'HAHA oh you should've seen your face!' Exclaimed Natsu, bursting out in laughter.

'It is not manly to play jokes like that!' Shouted Elfman in embarrassment.

'Yeah well, it is not manly to hog S-class jobs for yourself, let me come with you guys!' Retorted Natsu, shouting right into Elfman's face.

'Natsu are you sure we should go on an S-class mission… what if Erza really does find out?' Questioned Happy nervously.

'Come on I'll just fight her again, I'm sick and tired of this not being S-class rubbish, if Erza doesn't like it I'll just fight her again, I've been training hard!' Shouted Natsu in annoyance, at even his own blue furred companion questioning him.

'Alright I've heard enough, I've decided Natsu comes with us as well.' Said Mira with her eyes closed, as she crossed her arms before feeling someone slam into her.

'Ya-ha, yes Mira, you're the best!' Exclaimed Natsu, as he excitedly hugged Mira.

'My, my Natsu, you're getting awfully friendly aren't you?' Questioned Mira with a raised eyebrow.

'N-N-Natsu you are hugging Demon Mirajane.' Stammered Happy fearfully, as he floated in the air, preparing to flee if things turned sour.

Natsu suddenly went as stiff as a board, as he leaned back slowly and looked into Mira's face.

Mira gave him a devilish smirk, which caused mixed feelings to rise up in Natsu. Natsu slowly brought his arms back until they were now beside him and slowly took a step back, as he went to take another step back, Mira took a step forward which scared Natsu, causing him to run behind the tree he was previously sitting against. After a moment, he slowly peeked his head around the right side of the tree and noticed Mira wasn't there anymore.

'Whatcha looking for?' Whispered a voice in his left ear, causing goose-bumps to break out all over his neck.

Slowly turning, Natsu noticed the playful visage of Mirajane was right next to him, a nervous sweat broke out on his forehead, as he stood frozen in place. Suddenly, Mirajane laughed heartily causing Natsu to relax somewhat.

'Geez Natsu, no need to be so scared of little ol' me… although it is smart of you to do so. Anyway, go grab anything you need for the mission really quickly and be here in fifteen minutes at the latest, got it?' Said Mirajane clearly amused.

'Aye sir!' Saluted Natsu before he dashed off.

'Natsuuu wait for me!' Shouted Happy, as he flew away trying to catch up to his best friend.

'Lisanna, you better go grab anything you'll need as well, we really need to leave as soon as possible, try and be here within thirty minutes.' Said Mirajane to her younger sister.

'Alright sis, I'll be back as quickly as possible.' Said Lisanna, before her arms became wings and she flew away.

'So Elfman, care to explain why you are afraid of the tin can?' Questioned Mirajane with a frown.

'Uh… I'll go look after Lisanna, it isn't manly to leave one's sister alone!' Declared Elfman, before quickly walking away.

'You just left you other sister behind, dummy.' Muttered Mirajane with a smile.

Mirajane looked at the sky as the sun was setting, the clouds temporarily appeared pink, while the sky itself seemed to glow with an odd orange hue.

"I'm getting a bad feeling about this mission, I hope bringing Natsu was the right thing to do." Thought Mirajane thoughtfully.

Mira was broken out of her musings shortly after by a panicked voice.

'Hurry up Happy it might be fifteen minutes soon.' Urged Natsu fearfully as he ran.

'B-but Natsu I only had time to pack three fish.' Whimpered Happy, clearly upset, head down as he floated along.

'Well if we get there before fifteen minutes have passed, I'll buy you fifteen fish when we get back.' Said Natsu, knowing that would cheer up his flying friend.

'Aye sir.' Shouted Happy, before he flew straight over to Mira standing, or technically floating, at attention.

'Happy here!' Shouted Happy with a salute.

'Damn it Happy, why did you leave me?' Asked Natsu angrily, as he too reached Mira.

'Well that was quick, lucky for you it has only been seven minutes.' Commented Mira in amusement as she noticed Natsu was breathing a little hard.

'Natsuuu I told you I had time to pack more fish.' Whined Happy unhappily.

'Fine then go back quickly and pack some more.' Huffed Natsu tiredly, as he sat down against the tree again.

'Yay, bye Natsu.' Said Happy, before flying off like a bullet.

'So Natsu, did you realise that letting Happy go leaves you all alone with just me here?' Questioned Mira with a smirk.

Natsu went rigid for a moment before relaxing.

'Aw I'm too tired for this. *sigh* Well at least it is you and not Erza, Erza is much scarier.' Commented Natsu tiredly.

Mira raised an eyebrow in interest.

'So I'm not scary?' Inquired Mira curiously.

'Nope, you are really scary, you were part of a full third of all my nightmares for the past four years.' Replied Natsu truthfully.

'A third? So what, was Erza the other two thirds?' Asked Mira, as she stepped closer to Natsu who was still leaning against the tree.

'Nope, Erza was a third just like you.' Answered Natsu.

'So what was the other third?' Asked Mira genuinely curious.

Natsu looked down slightly as he clenched his fists.

'If I never find Igneel.' Muttered Natsu sadly.

Mira was surprised that Natsu was being so honest with her, especially since he was revealing rather intimate details of his inner thoughts.

'Don't worry, I'm sure you'll find Igneel someday, a dragon isn't exactly easy to miss.' Said Mira softly, which if Natsu had been paying attention to, he would have found shocking.

'I hope so, I really do miss him. I just wish I could talk to him once more, to tell him about everything that has happened since then, about Fairy Tail and about me.' Finished Natsu.

Natsu heard movement in front of him, before feeling himself pulled left and rested against something soft.

'Don't worry Natsu, as long as you keep looking, you'll find him one day.' Said Mirajane, as she hugged the Dragon Slayer, resting his head on her chest.

'I really hope so.' Muttered Natsu sadly, still largely oblivious to his current situation.

The pair stayed like that for some time, before Natsu started to pull away.

'Thanks Mira, I really needed that.' Said Natsu with his usual grin, as he beamed at the Take-Over mage.

'Don't mention it, no, really, don't mention it, to anyone.' Threatened Mira, getting Natsu to nod hastily before she stood up.

'Heh I guess Erza really is scarier than you after all, whenever Erza tries to make me feel better with a hug I usually get a really sore head, but your chest is much softer than hers.' Said Natsu innocently.

Mira stared at Natsu intently for a minute, seemingly searching for something, before she smiled slightly.

'That's because Erza doesn't know just how much she scares people, or how to deal with them, I do.' Replied Mira with a slightly haughty tone.

'I guess, but then again, Erza would never let me come on an S-class job with her, so that makes you better than her in my book, no matter how scary the two of you are.' Said Natsu beaming.

'Natsuuu I'm back! I'm so sorry.' Bawled Happy, as he slammed into Natsu's neck, hugging him with his little limbs.

'Huh, Happy what's wrong?' Questioned Natsu confused.

'I was packing my seventh fish when I realised I left you with Mirajane, I'm so sorry Natsu, I left you to die.' Wailed Happy.

'Hey fur-ball, I'm right here.' Said Mirajane with a small scowl.

'Ah Natsu, protect me from the demon!' Cried Happy fearfully.

'Calm down Happy, it isn't like Mira would really kill us… beat us up maybe…' Comforted Natsu.

'I'm not that cruel, besides I wouldn't need to touch Happy to make him miserable.' Commented Mira with a smirk.

'Huh?' Muttered Happy in confusion, as he looked at Mira.

'Yep, to punish you, I'd just eat all the fish in Magnolia right in front of you.' Declared Mira with a toothy smirk.

'Natsuuu she is so evil.' Cried Happy, as he whimpered into Natsu's neck.

-line break-

After eating one of the fish he had brought along, which he ate while keeping a watchful eye on Mirajane, Happy returned to his old self. Shortly after Happy finished his fish, both Elfman and Lisanna arrived, after which the quintet of Fairy Tail mages headed to the train station. The group boarded and sat down, but once the train took off Natsu doubled over.

'Ugh, I hate trains.' Muttered Natsu from beside Elfman.

'It isn't manly to get motion sickness.' Said Elfman matter-of-factly.

'Elfman don't be so mean, you know Natsu can't handle transportation.' Defended Lisanna from her position across from Natsu.

'Heh, that is kind of pathetic though, what if you get an S-class job that requires you to be on a moving vehicle like a boat, what will you do then?' Teased Mira.

'Probably what he is going to do any second now.' Replied Happy for his sick comrade, who quickly stuck his head out the train window and heaved.

'See.' Said Happy cheerfully.

'Ugh.' Groaned Natsu, as he stuck his head back in the train.

'How do you usually handle taking the train with Erza around?' Questioned Mira curiously.

Natsu simply groaned causing Happy to reply in his stead.

'Erza always punches Natsu in the stomach and knocks him out, then puts his head on her lap.' Said Happy, as he floated over the form of the downed Natsu.

'N-Natsu, would like to put your head on my lap?' Asked Lisanna bashfully.

Before anyone could answer, Mira stepped in.

'Uh-uh, I don't like the idea of that, especially since we are on a serious mission, if he wants to use someone's lap as a pillow, he should use Elfman's.' Said Mira.

'It is not manly to put another man's head on a man's lap!' Shouted Elfman.

Natsu lay there groaning for another minute or two before Mira sighed.

'Elfman swap seats with me.' Ordered Mirajane.

Elfman quickly complied so that now Natsu was seated next to Mira which, if anything, seemed to make him sicker.

'I don't like the idea of Natsu resting his head on your lap, so, I'll use mine.' Said Mira to Lisanna, as she pulled Natsu's head onto her lap, with his face towards her.

'He might try something.' Added Mira, as the green colour in Natsu's face slowly started to fade.

'What about you though?' Questioned Lisanna.

'Heh, if he won't try anything with Erza he won't try anything with me, I'm much stronger and scarier than her, right Natsu?' Said Mira in a sickly sweet voice.

'A-aye s-sir.' Muttered Natsu weakly.

'See.' Said Mira triumphantly.

'Aye, Mira is much scarier than Erza.' Added Happy happily.

'I bet you wouldn't say that… to Erza's face.' Said Natsu weakly from Mira's lap.

'Aye.' Said Happy fearfully, causing Mira to laugh heartily.

'I guess Happy is the smart one between the two of you.' Said Mira.

'Aye.' Commented Happy cheerfully, as he fist-pumped the air.

'Ugh, at least you didn't punch me.' Muttered Natsu, before slowly dozing off.

'Now, when we get there Lisanna, I want you to help evacuate anyone who might get caught up, or lives near the place we've been told The Beast will be, getting everyone else to safety is your first priority.' Explained Mira sternly.

'Okay.' Said Lisanna with a nod.

'Elfman you, Natsu, and I will go take The Beast down, we should try and do it as quickly as possible, in case Lisanna can't evacuate everyone quick enough. At the very least, we need to hold its attention.' Continued Mira.

'I will defeat it as fast as possible because that is what a man would do.' Said Elfman confidently.

'Elfman, be serious, even with me there, The Beast is very strong.' Said Mira firmly.

'You got it sis, I'll be a very serious man.' Replied Elfman, getting Mira to sigh softly.

-line break-

As the train started to slow, Natsu slowly stirred on Mira's lap.

'Ugh… wait are we here already?' Questioned Natsu, as he sat up quickly.

'Well close enough, we will need to head to the outskirts of the town to fight The Beast.' Commented Mira from beside Natsu.

'Wow your lap is amazing Mira, way better than Erza's… although that might just be because you didn't punch me in the gut before letting me rest my head there.' Said Natsu excitedly, before becoming thoughtful towards the end.

'Natsu… Mira can hear you?' Uttered Happy fearfully.

Natsu glanced to his floating friend, before shifting his gaze slightly to the right to see Mira giving him an odd smile.

'Ah its fine Happy, Mira won't beat us up now, besides this is the start of our first S-class job!' Replied Natsu, as he waved off his blue companion.

'Yes, with that being said Natsu, this is an S-class job, so you better do what I tell you to, this isn't a time to play around, got it?' Ordered Mira seriously.

'You got it, I'll listen to everything you say.' Said Natsu with a serious expression and a nod.

'Ok let's go everyone, Lisanna you know what you need to do, Elfman and Natsu with me.' Said Mira, before standing up and leading her team off the train.

'I'll evacuate everyone as quick as possible, then come and back you guys up, be careful you guys.' Said Lisanna before running off.

'Happy, maybe you should help Lisanna out, she could use an extra pair of wings.' Said Natsu.

'Aye sir.' Said Happy, before following after his adoptive mother.

'Good idea Natsu, it would be best to keep Happy out of the way of a possibly dangerous battle.' Complimented Mira with a neutral expression.

'Yeah, so where to now?' Questioned Natsu calmly.

'The outskirts of town, that is where it was last spotted.' Said Mira.

'We're ready sis, we'll follow your lead.' Said Elfman, in a much more subdued voice than normal.

'Alright then, let's go.' Said Mira, before her two teammates and she, headed in the opposite direction of Lisanna and Happy, exiting the train station.

'Now a quick plan, Natsu, you and I will wear The Beast down, with some possible support from Elfman, the goal is to tire it out enough for Elfman to use his Take Over, as it is the fastest way to deal with this. A long, drawn out fight will work to its advantage, especially since we will tire quicker than it.' Said Mira quickly, as they ran along a dusty trail, leading to the outskirts of the village.

'Got it, just beat that thing up until Elfman can do his thing, no problem.' Commented Natsu.

'I will defeat it, like a man!' Shouted Elfman boisterously.

The trio kept running until the path started to give way to a barren rocky terrain, there were steep rocky hills on both sides, leaving them in a somewhat narrow space.

'Ok, The Beast should have much less manoeuvrability here, all we need to do now, is make sure we lure it here and then Natsu and I will wear it down.' Declared Mira.

'How do we know it is nearby?' Asked Natsu, before hearing a roar a fair distance away from them.

'Does that answer your question?' Replied Mira with a smirk.

'Ok then, how do we lure it here?' Asked Natsu seriously.

'Well, it is most likely already heading in this general direction, but maybe a roar will bring it straight to us.' Said Mirajane thoughtfully.

'Gotcha Fire Dragon's Roar.' Declared Natsu, as he launched his attack down the path where they heard the roar from.

'RAWWWRRRRR!' The Beast bellowed.

'Not bad, I think you got it. That should bring it here.' Complimented Mira.

'That was manly!' Agreed Elfman loudly.

The trio waited patiently, as The Beast's large steps grow louder and closer to them.

'Here it comes, Natsu, get ready, Elfman, wait until you see a good opportunity.' Said Mira, as she saw the monstrous head appear over the horizon.

'You got it, I'm all fired up.' Said Natsu, his fists engulfed in flames, as he grinned in anticipation.

The hulking behemoth of a creature was slowly coming into view, on its shoulders there were two bent golden horns, rising up and inwards towards its head. Its head was also adorned with two significantly shorter horns which pointed outwards. Two pairs of red muscular arms thumped the ground, as it neared the trio, glowing purple eyes stared down at them in anger.

'Natsu you're up!' Shouted Mira.

'You got it!' Shouted Natsu excitedly, as he charged at the monster.

'Fire Dragon's Iron Fist.' Intoned Natsu, as he leapt in the air and nailed the behemoth, with a solid right cross to its face.

The Beast recoiled slightly and backed down momentarily, before swiping its right hand towards Natsu, attempting to send him flying.
Natsu jumped over the hand and launched a fiery roar at the monster, causing it to moan in pain and back up. The Beast was given no rest however, as a blast of dark purple energy smashed into the back of its head, causing it to roar in pain. The pain was doubled when an extremely strong kick was slammed at the same point of impact of the previous attack, at the hands of Mirajane, who had now entered her Satan Soul transformation, giving her wings, scales and a skimpy one piece, coupled with a much darker look to supplement her now monstrous strength and demonic powers.

Natsu stared in slight awe, when Mira's one kick, sent The Beast into the ground, causing a huge dust cloud to kick up as the ground cracked from the impact.

'Don't just stare Natsu, let's finish it off.' Growled Mira in a deeply demonic voice.

Natsu nodded before readying one of his strongest attacks.

'With a flame on the right hand, and a flame on the left hand, when you combine the flames together, Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame!' Chanted Natsu, as he launched a massive ball of fire at the downed creature.

As the attack exploded, a roar of pain sounded from the dust that had, once again, kicked up from the impact.

'Elfman, do it now.' Said Mirajane calmly, after she launched another punch, into the head of the now unconscious behemoth.

'You got it sis.' Said Elfman, as he walked towards The Beast, while Mira floated back to the ground next to Natsu.

Elfman pressed his hands against the head of the downed creature and pulsed his magic through it. Eventually, both the monster and Elfman were covered in a golden glow which suddenly intensified, before disappearing abruptly leaving only The Beast on the ground.

'So did it work?' Asked Natsu.

Mirajane didn't answer, but merely stared intently at the downed creatures form. The Beast picked itself off the ground and swivelled its head around, observing its surroundings before focusing on Mirajane and Natsu.

'GWWARRHHHHHH.' Bellowed The Beast, before it raised its right hand and slammed it down, over the spot Mira and Natsu had previously been standing.

'Mira! What's wrong?' Shouted Natsu, as he landed on the right side of the hand that had just tried to squash him, with Mira at his side.

'Damn it, it took over Elfman's mind, he couldn't take it over, so now Elfman is rampaging under The Beast's control!' Shouted Mirajane in anger.

'So what now then?' Asked Natsu seriously.

'We need to knock Elfman out. If he loses consciousness, his mind will go blank and The Beast will lose its hold over his mind. After he wakes up he will be back to normal, but until then, he is a danger to all.' Explained Mira.

'Alright then let's do this, just like before, I'll distract Elfman and you knock him out.' Said Natsu, with Mira agreeing with a small nod.

'Be careful though, as he is now, he is more dangerous than The Beast was, as The Beast had a mind, but right now, Elfman is rampaging.' Warned Mira, as she noticed Elfman turn to face them.

'You got it.' Said Natsu, as he took off in a sprint straight at Elfman.

Elfman roared in anger and tried to slam Natsu again, only for Natsu to flip forward in mid-air and get between Elfman's hand and body.

'Now take this, Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!' Shouted Natsu, as he slammed a fiery fist into Elfman's beastly chest.

The hulking form that was Elfman recoiled slightly and was pushed back from the attack, before digging his feet into the ground to maintain his position.

'Fire Dragon's Roar!' Shouted Natsu, as he took the moment of weakness to jump up, so he was now level with Elfman, and deliver a roar right into his face, which also served the purpose of pushing Natsu back and away from Elfman.

'Mira now!' Shouted Natsu, as he landed roughly on the ground, using his hands to slow his movement back by clawing harshly into the earth.

The demonic form of Mirajane floated just over Elfman's head, Mira brought her right hand back and prepared to deliver a ferocious superman punch. Just before the attack was going to land, Elfman looked up into Mira's eyes and she briefly saw the overlapping visage of her smiling little brother, instead of the beastly form he was in now. She hesitated, and that was all it took as Elfman raised his right hand up and slammed it against Mira, sending her flying.

'MIRA!' Shouted Natsu, as he quickly rushed to catch her plummeting form, which was flying backwards at such speeds, that the air was forcibly pushed away from her, leaving rings as she soared back.

Mira's form collided into Natsu's, sending him back a fair distance. Natsu grit his teeth and held on, before finally being able to stop her momentum. Looking down, Natsu was surprised. Mira was no longer transformed and was cradling her right arm.

'Ugh Natsu, Elfman got me pretty bad, at this stage I'm just a liability.' Grunted Mira in pain.

'What do you mean, you are Demon Mirajane, this is nothing for you!' Shouted Natsu.

Normally, Mira would have been irritated at someone yelling at her, but looking at Natsu's worried expression, Mira couldn't bring herself to yell at him.

'Natsu, there is something I neglected to mention. If Elfman stays like this for too long, he will be consumed by The Beast.' Said Mira quietly.

'So you mean Elfman might disappear?' Asked Natsu equally as quiet.

Mirajane nodded before feeling Natsu sit her down gently.

'That won't happen, I'll bring Elfman back, count on it.' Said Natsu with determination in his eyes, before he stood up and charged Elfman.

'Mira, I evacuated everyone, but what's going on?' Asked Lisanna as she appeared next to Mira, landing next to her, as her wings disappeared, with Happy on her shoulder.

'The Beast, Elfman couldn't take it over and now he is rampaging.' Explained Mira, getting a gasp from her sister.

'Where's Natsu?' Questioned Happy worriedly.

Mira winced for a moment, but used her unharmed arm to point at the fight currently taking place.

'Natsu.' Said Happy in worry, as he saw his friend just barely dodge a large fist that aimed to squash him.

'I'll fix things, don't worry Mira.' Said Lisanna cheerfully, as she ambled over to the fight.

Natsu, who was just about to launch a roar at Elfman, paused when Lisanna approached them.

'Hey big brother, come on, snap out of it so we can go home.' Said Lisanna kindly, to the behemoth that was currently her brother.

'Lisanna, what are you doing?' Questioned Natsu, but was ignored by Lisanna.

'You're okay, aren't you Elfman? Come on let's go home.' Said Lisanna, as she opened her arms wide inviting Elfman.

Elfman stared down at Lisanna, before he started to move. Natsu's eyes widened. Mira cried out for Lisanna. Happy gasped fearfully.

Elfman swung his arm to the side and it was heading straight for Lisanna.

'Lisanna!' Cried three voices in unison, before a massive impact was heard.

Lisanna didn't know what happened. After she heard her name called, she felt herself roughly pushed back, landing just near her sister. As the dust that had been kicked up from the impact started to clear, a figure was seen holding back Elfman's hand. It was Natsu.

'Lisanna, after this is over *pant* we need *pant* to have a talk about what *pant* to do, against gigantic monsters!' Huffed Natsu angrily, as he glared at his childhood friend.

Lisanna gasped as when Elfman moved his hand away and the rest of the dust cleared, Lisanna could see that Natsu's ulna had broken through his skin and his arm was bleeding heavily. The white bone was slowly dyed red from the blood dripping off it.

'Mira, do me *pant* one favour.' Said Natsu, as he unsteadily walked closer to the injured Strauss a few metres away.

'What is it?' Asked Mira.

'I know it isn't pure, but I'm desperate, can you launch one of your attacks at me and imbue it with fire? I know it is risky, but at this stage it will be the only way to save Elfman.' Explained Natsu somewhat tiredly as his arm throbbed in pain.

'Heh, you sure lucked out on your first S-class job Natsu.' Stated Mira dryly, before putting whatever power she could, into her uninjured left arm.

'Hope this works though, or maybe none of us will be able to go on an S-class job again. Although, normally they don't get this bad.' Chuckled Mira weakly.

Elfman's hulking figure was now only a few metres away from the trio of humans and flying cat.

'Good luck, Natsu.' Said Mirajane, before launching her attack right at Natsu's face, who opened his maw wide and swallowed it.

Elfman roared and raised his hand in preparation for an attack, only for a sudden ominous presence to make him pause.

'Hahahaha ahaha it is my lucky day isn't it, to be whole once more.' Cackled a dark, slightly high-pitched voice.

Everyone stared at the owner of the voice and saw a slightly changed Natsu. Natsu's hands had taken the form of scaly claws. His once black eyes were now glowing red and his pink hair was now spiked up more at the back and sides, while his fringe seemed to have lengthened and hung around his eyes, covering them slightly. His hair looked wild, like a lion's mane.

Natsu turned his hands over and examined them in wonder, before looking back over at the gobsmacked Strauss siblings and his faithful flying partner. Natsu walked over to the two and as he did so, pushed his dislodged bone back into place, before the wound started to sizzle and heal over. Natsu reached his clawed hand down and grasped a stunned Mirajane's face, before turning it slightly from side to side. In a move which then shocked everyone, Natsu lowered his forehead to Mira's and gave her a kiss on the lips.

'Ehhh Natsu's gone mad!' Shouted Happy in fear.

Natsu broke the kiss and looked at his partner, giving him a wolfish grin.

'Oh, I haven't gone mad Happy, in fact, I've never been happier. Although, I have you to thank for that, my beautiful white flower.' Said Natsu smoothly, getting Happy and Lisanna to gape, while Mira simply looked at him gobsmacked.

Elfman roared, seemingly sensing that he was being ignored. Natsu frowned at this before releasing Mira's face and walking towards his mind controlled guild-mate.

'Alright, Elfman, I'm not going to lie, this will hurt, but it is better than you losing your mind.' Said Natsu, as red and black flames swirled around his fists.

'Fire Dragon's Demonic Fist.' Said Natsu calmly, as he suddenly disappeared and reappeared in an instant above Elfman's head, before he slammed a wicked right fist into Elfman's head, which sent him careening into the ground, causing the earth under him to explode and form a shallow pit.

Natsu impatiently waved his left hand in a sweeping motion, causing all the dust and smoke raised from the attack to be blown away, revealing an unconscious Elfman lying in the ditch.

'Natsu, you're flying.' Commented Happy before pouting.

'But you don't even have wings!' Whined Happy, as his friend was indeed floating in the air, magically.

Mirajane and Lisanna simply stared at Natsu, in shock at the massive amount of power Natsu had just unleashed, as he slowly dropped to the ground next to Elfman. Natsu picked the downed man up and slung his form effortlessly over his right shoulder, despite his massive frame. Natsu then walked over to Mira and carefully, yet easily picked her up with his left arm and cradled her against his chest, his clawed hand supporting her bottom, as she used her uninjured arm to hold on to Natsu unknowingly, still in shock.

'Well, come on Happy, Lisanna, let's get back to the guild and report my first S-class job a success.' Said Natsu with a grin.

I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter but now I need your opinion straight off the bat. All of my Fairy Tail stories are set up in a way that they can all be single pairings, in other words just Natsu/Mirajane for instance, or can have multiple pairings.

Each story however has a separate selection of who I could possibly add.

For this story however, should most of you choose for multiple pairings it would include any or all of the following: Erza, Lisanna, Cana, Ultear, Minerva and/or Sayla.

This selection however is non-negotiable as there is a reason for each person, in other words for this story, someone like Lucy would not work at all, hence no amount of persuasion would make me add her.