AN: Sup' people I hope you're ready for a new chapter, this chapter admittedly wont have much action but it will have another parodied musical number.
To those who left reviews I thank you and wish you all well.
Finally I'd like to give a big shout out to Noble Neko for reading and approving my parody of you're welcome.
Domus Flau: Infermary.
A whimper caught the attention of the Fairy Tail wizards Wendy laid in bed with tears falling from her eyes,
her sorrowful cries caught Natsu like a fly in a spiders web and he was by her side in a mere second, "Wendy are you okay?" Natsu asked frantically.
Wendy looked at Natsu with something akin to dead eyes, the look broke Natsu's heart, "Papa don't you love me anymore?" Wendy asked tearfully breaking Natsu's heart further.
"Of course my little dragoness, what gave you the idea that I didn't?" Natsu replied sadly.
Wendy looked away unable to meet her father's gaze "You want another... That means you're sick of me".
"What? No, Wendy you'll always be my little girl" Natsu replied his tone thick with reassurance.
Wendy cast a breif look to Flare who started back at her with emotionless eyes "Why?" Wendy asked.
"Why what?" Natsu asked in return.
Wendy looked back at Natsu, everyone in the room could feel the sadness she was feeling "Why do you want another when you already have me?".
Natsu sighed, he really didn't know how to proceed on the subject so he looked to Mira with a pleading look set deep in his eyes, Mira smiled at Natsu and approached Wendy bringing her into a massive loving hug, "Wendy listen to me, it's perfectly natural to feel sad when a new child comes into a family... I remember how I felt when I was told by my parent's that they were expecting another baby, I was jealous for the longest time but when Elfman was born I wasn't jealous anymore if anything I was happy, then Lissanna came along and I was happier. I vowed to protect my baby brother and sister because that's what an older sibling does, I promise that you two will be best friends" Mira explained calmly and lovingly, Everyone that was gathered had happy smiles except for Elfman who was crying 'manly' tears of happiness.
Wendy slowly stopped her crying and returned Mira's hug then she looked to Natsu and put out her arm's, Natsu quickly picked Wendy up and held her close "I'm sorry papa".
"No, I'm sorry... I should have asked you how you felt before bringing up the idea..." Natsu didn't finish his sentence because a scoff cut him off.
"No thanks" Flare said with her arms crossed.
The Fairy Tail wizards all looked at Flare in shock who returned the look with a scowl of her own, a look that didn't seem right on a three year old "I don't need anyone to raise me I can do it myself" Flare said defiantly.
The wizards continued to look shocked at Flare, they could alreay tell that she was going to be a handfull, but Natsu quickly got over his shock and aproached Flare with Wendy still in his arms "I bet a big girl like you could bit wouldn't it be nice to have a family? A strong dad, a beautiful mum and a sweet sister, you could be happy" Natsu said to the scowling girl.
Flare continued to scowl in defiance at Natsu, her eyes held much contempt towards the dragon slayer who defeated her so easily "NO!" Flare shouted.
Natsu thought for a second then an Idea hit him, it was the first time that he had used this card and it didn't sit well with him but Natsu just couldn't abandon a child in need "You'll be a princess".
"A princess?" Flare dropped her scowl for a look of confusion.
Wendy smiled happily at Flare and jumped down from Natsu's arms onto her bed "Yeah papa is the fire dragon king!" Wendy explained cheerfully.
Flare scoffed once more as she turned away from Wendy "Dragon's dont exist, don't lie to me!".
"WE'RE NOT LIEING!" Wendy screamed at Flare.
"Of course you're not, keep telling yourself that" Flare replied condescendingly causing Wendy to spill angry tears.
Natsu decided to interviene before they got violent "We're telling the truth, you really will be a princess if you come with us. Be a part of my nest, join our family Flare".
"Dragon's are weak cherry head besides I don't need you, I don't need anyone! I DON'T WANT TO BE HURT AGAIN!" Flare cried, she wants to trust Natsu, she wants a family but Ivan hurt her before what's to stop these people hurting her again.
No one was more appalled at Flare's words than old Makarov Dreyer, he like everyone else had a very good idea what she went through but to hear that she doesn't want anything to do with them because of his son hurt, "I can assure you young Flare that we'll never hurt you the way that brat did".
"Master Ivan always did say that you're too kind for your own good" Flare muttered bitterly but everyone heard her.
"Being kind isn't weakness child it's the exact opposite, to overcome hate with kindness is strength that very few possess" Makarov explained passionately.
Flare looked from Makarov to Natsu, her face void of emotion "I don't trust you".
Natsu smiled and slowly put his hand onto Flare's head, "It's okay, you don't need to trust me personally, just trust my family to take care of you".
Flare looked away conflicted but Natsu continued to smile then another idea hit him, he'll cheer up flare the same way he cheers up Wendy...
"Ok, ok, let's see what's happening here.
You're face to face a dragon, and it's strange.
You don't even know how you feel,
you're adorable!
Well, it's nice to see that children never change.
Unfold your wings, Lets take flight
Yes, it's really me, it's Natsu breathing fire!
I know I'm awesome: the hair, the flames.
When you're staring at a dragon king.
What can I say except you're welcome.
For the earth, the sun, the sky.
Hey, it's okay, it's okay
You're welcome
I'm just an ordinary dragon king
Hey!
What has claws that pulled up the sky
When your ancestors were waddling yay high?
Dragon's!
When the nights got cold
who stole you fire from down below?
Fire dragon's, didn't you know?
Oh, also we lassoed the sun
You're welcome!
To stretch the days and bring you fun
Also sky dragon's harnessed the breeze
You're welcome!
To fill your sails and shake your trees
So what can I say except you're welcome
For the land earth and water dragons pulled from the sea
There's no need to cry, it's okay
You're welcome!
Ha, I guess it's just our way of being us
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
Well, come to think of it
Flare, honestly I can go on and on
dragon's can explain every natural phenomenon
The tide, the grass, the ground, oh
that was some dragon's messing around
We killed fire demon
Buried its guts
Sprouted a plant, now you got jalapeños.
So What's the lesson?
Now I fancy a take-away.
Don't mess with Natsu when he's ordering a take away.
And the tapestry here in my archive
Is a time line of the victories we win
Look where we've been
Dragon's make everything happen
Look at that mini-Igneel just tippity-tappin'
Well, anyway let me say you're welcome
For the wonderful world you know.
Hey, it's okay, it's okay
You're welcome!
Well, come to think of it, we gotta win.
Hey, it's your day to say you're welcome.
'Cause we're gonna adopt you girl
We're goning all the away, away
we'll win now!
'Cause dragon's can do anything but Gloat
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
Natsu huffed with exhaustion as he finished his song and looked around, everyone had deadpan expressions bar Wendy and surprisingly Flare who clapped and laughed at his antics "Well how do you feel now?" Natsu asked.
Flare looked at Natsu with tears of laughter on her eyes "I feel much better now... Thank you".
"Papa's silly isnt he?" Wendy asked Flare.
Flare looked at Wendy and smiled "Haha, your papa is funny".
"Yeah funny" Everyone said continuing with their deadpan expression, everyone but Mira who couldn't help but be amazed at the lengths Natsu would go to too cheer someone up.
Natsu ignored everyone around him and focused on Flare "So what do you say Flare, will you trust us enough to become a part of our family?".
Flare looked at Natsu, then to Mira, to Wendy, then to the Fairy Tail wizards and finally back to Natsu, "Okay... Cherry ha... I mean dad" Flare replied with a beaming smile.
Natsu bought Flare and Wendy in for a hug, then Mira soon joined in, followed quickly by Lissanna and Elfman, then Lucy joined in the group hug, even a reluctant Erza and Gray joined in, Master Makarov and Porlyuscia stood in the background smiling lightly at a moment that made them proud to be a part of Fairy Tail.
After a minute the hug broke and Erzawith Gray and Lucy said their goodbyes and left, Makarov gave his congratulations and he too left leaving Natsu and his extended family in the infermary with Porlyuscia who was now doing her own thing.
"Well looks like we too should be getting back, the games must have finished by now so we may as well go back to the inn" Mira suggested.
"Yeah, these two will need some food in them" Natsu agreed and picked up his girls, "So who's up for ordering pizza? My treat".
Wendy and Flare cheered, while Mira, Elfman and Lissanna gave a hearty yes, Natsu laughed merrilly as he walked out of the infermary with everyone all in good spirits.
Hours later: The Honey bone inn- Crocus.
Natsu stood outside of the Honey bone inn having his nightly smoke, it was past midnight and everyone was soundly asleep, the air was cool, brisk and refreshing, just what was needed after the shit storm that the day had been, Natsu was beginning to relax but a familiar magical presence put him back on edge so he stomped out his cigarette and walked to the alley way next to the inn "Okay come on out, I know you're there!".
"Oh you're no fun Natsu, what happened to my sweet knight who was always happy to see me?" A feminine voice asked.
"Cut the crap Irene! I've never been happy too see you!" Natsu said harshly.
"Your cruel words wound me sweetheart" Irene said innocently as she energed from the shadows.
"What are you doing here?" Natsu demanded.
"Me? I just wanted to see my darling Natsu... His majesty on the other hand, well he wants you back where you belong" Irene said going from sweet to evil in a few words.
Natsu scowled deeply at Irene, so Zeref had sent her that could cause problems "Good luck with that witch! Like I'd go back there!".
"Oh Natsu, you act like you have a choice in the matter. It'd be a shame if something were to happen to your new family if you fail to comply" Irene Threatened Natsu with a sneer, this was a mistake because within a second she was against the wall a foot above ground, her throat held tight by Natsu's firm grip.
"If you ever even think about touching Wendy I'll kill you!" Natsu threatened back.
Despite the lack of oxygen in her lungs Irene had a sinister smirk on her face "I wasn't talking about her Natsu, I mean the model... MiraJane isn't it?, it'd be a shame if she vanished because you can't obey your kings orders"
Natsu dropped Irene to the floor who gasped for air then got up with a victorious smirk, "Good boy now..." Irene didn't finish her sentence because Natsu pinned her against the wall front first, "Oh naughty Natsu, how did you know I like it like this, bent over against a wall... You can do it you know, I wont stop you" Irene said seductively, noticing his close proximity to her.
But Natsu ignored her as he seethed in rage "You tell Zeref that if he wants me then he can get his ass over here himself instead of sending his merry little band of Psychotic maniacs!".
Irene sighed, she decidee that this venture was a lost cause so she nodded and Natsu let her go "Fine I can take a hint, I know when I'm not wanted... You know he's going to be angry right?"
"Why do you care all of a sudden?" Natsu asked curiously but his scowl still in place.
"Belive it or not I'm trying to look out for you... But it's fine, if you don't need my help then I'll go back to Alvaerz" Irene sighed dramatically.
"Good, now go... I don't want to see you in Fiore ever again" Natsu barked viciously.
"Fine fine, bye Salamander-kun" Irene bid farewell and walked away, "I'd watch your family if I was you Natsu, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned..." Irene muttered to herself quietly.
Natsu watched as Irene disappeared from sight then sighed, he quickly grabbed his cigarettes from his pocket and lit another, he'd never had two in one night before but tonight was an exception, Natsu made is way back out of the alley only too see a blonde haired child before him.
"You should be more careful" Said the girl.
"Yeah but she has a way of getting under my skin" Natsu replied with a puff of smoke.
"Be that as it may, we can't afford to lose a vital piece before it begins, I bent alot of rules to convince Makarov to get you to learn Fairy Law" She scolded ligtly.
"So it was you?" Natsu asked mildly suprised.
"It was, the fact that you used Fairy Law successfully without being a guild master is a miracle within itself and proves that I was right about you".
"Huh, is that so? Well I'm glad that I didn't disappoint" Natsu said as he stubbed out his cigarette.
"Be careful, Zeref will try and get you back and now that you know Fairy Law he will try and get the power out of you, if that happens the world will fall".
"I know, no need to worry I won't go back there, this guild is my home now..." Natsu said honestly.
"Good, well get a good night's sleep you never know what'll happen tomorrow".
"I will do, oh and thank you Mavis" Natsu said as he entered the Honey bone inn.
Mavis smiled as she faded into nothing glad that Natsu has no desire to return to Alvatez and Zeref.
AN: And anothet chappy bites the dust, I apologize if the chapter seemed rushed, (because it was).
So Irene has made her debute in this fic as planned, what's her deal anyway... Well you'll just have to find out. Any guesses are welcome.
The song was cringy wasnt it? Haha, probably.
Anyway hsveta good one.
SSPP out.