Chapter 3

Natsu's First Job

It has been over a week since Natsu joined Fairy Tail and he was adjusting fairly well. He got to know some of the other kids fairly well. They were very friendly except for Gray who was still upset that Natsu beat him. The one who was most friendly to him was Mira's little sister Lisanna.

Natsu was now currently in front of the request board trying to decide on his first job. "Hmm, what should I do" Natsu was having a hard time to decide what to do, he then came across a job to get rid of some bandits that gave a good reward. "I guess this will do" Natsu took the job flyer from the board.

"Oh so you decided on your first job Natsu," Makarov asked from the bar putting his mug of beer down.

"Yes, Master" Natsu showed Makarov the job request "oh just a bandit hunting mission pretty simple but because you are new I can't let you go alone".

"But Master I'm pretty sure I can handle this on my own" Natsu told him.

"I know what you are capable of young man, but as Master of this guild, I forbid you to go alone. You need to learn to work in teams" Natsu signed understanding what the Master meant then nodded. "Now let's see" Makarov looked around for members to send "Now who to send with you" Makarov then set his eyes on two mages "Erza, Gray" Makarov called. The two young mages looked up from where they were sitting and walked up to the master.

"Yes Master," Erza said politely.

"What do you need gramps" Gray casually said putting his arms behind his head.

*Smack*

"Ow was that for" Gray rubbed the part of his head Erza hit.

"Be more respectful" Erza lectured. "So why did you call us here Master" she asked.

"I need you two to go accompany Natsu on his first mission, he needs to learn to work with others" Makarov answered.

"Yes Master, I'll be sure to help him" Erza responded.

"Fine whatever" Gray scoffed.

"Okay then now that it is settled, it's time for you to go, good luck and be safe my children," Makarov told. The three young mages nodded and left.

…

Natsu, Gray, and Erza arrived at the train station and waited for the train to arrive. There was an awkward silence between the three. The silence was only broken once Erza spoke up.

"So Natsu how do you like Fairy Tail so far," Erza asked with a small blush.

"It's a nice guild everyone seems to get along well" Natsu answered keeping his poker face.

"Oh I see that's good," Erza said.

"Geez would you two stop flirting the trains here" Gray called from that comment Erza turned a little red and glared at Gray sending a shiver throughout his body.

The three young mages then boarded the train and got to their seats. The moment when the mages sat down and the train started moving Erza and Gray noticed Natsu turned a little green, but he was still trying to keep his poker face.

"Natsu are you okay," Erza asked him seeing that he looked like he was about to throw up.

"I can't handle vehicles well" Natsu simply answered trying not to vomit.

"Wow that's pretty pathetic" Gray mocked, Natsu gave Gray a glare that shut him straight up.

Erza signed "Come sit next to me I have something that can help you" Natsu obliged and went to sit next to Erza. Erza then punched Natsu in the stomach his head landing on her lap.

"Ow," Natsu groaned. Gray laughed a little at this.

"Don't worry the train ride won't be long Natsu" Erza assured Natsu.

…

After the train had got to their destination, the three young Fairy mages headed to the town that was having the bandit problem it did not take long as the village was only a short distance from the station. They are now currently speaking with the village leader.

"Oh Thank you for coming," the village leader said.

"It's no problem at all we're here to help," Erza told him with Natsu and Gray nodding in agreement.

"So the village is having a bandit problem" Natsu stated to the village leader.

"Yes it's been happening for the past few weeks, they come in and take all our money and food" the village leader cried

"So how many bandits are there" Gray asked.

"There are about 25 of them that come in, all of us are too scared to fight which is why we sent a request to a guild" the leader answered.

"Alright we'll handle it, do you know where their base is" Natsu asked.

"Their base is in the forest north of here" the village leader explained.

"Alright Natsu, Gray lets go" Erza called the two as she left the two as she said and followed.

…

The three young mages were now walking through the forest searching for the bandit camp. As the three were searching they decided to have another small conversation.

"So hey what's the deal with your eyes, what makes them so special" Gray asked casually with his hands behind his head.

*Smack*

"Ow Erza what was that for" Gray rubbed the spot Erza hit.

"Don't be so rude?" Erza told him.

"I don't mind" Natsu assured he then turned to Gray "It's called the Sharingan it's my Kekkei Genkai," Natsu said.

"Kekkei what" Erza and Gray were confused about what Natsu told them.

"A Kekkei Genkai or Bloodline Limit is an anomaly of the DNA that allows someone to use unique techniques" Natsu explained.

"Huh" Gray was still confused about what Natsu saying.

"He means only people from the same bloodline can use these special techniques and no one outside the bloodline can learn it right," Erza told him.

"Oh," Gray said.

"That's right, such as my Sharingan for example only people from the Uchiha clan can use it, and no one outside the clan can" Natsu explained. Natsu then stopped in his tracks causing Erza and Gray to stop as well.

"What's wrong," Erza asked.

"We're here," Natsu told them, Natsu then went to a nearby bush with Erza and Gray following the three looked through the bush and saw the camp of bandits. The bandits seem to be having lunch as they surround a campfire with a big piece of meat over it. Natsu also took notice that what appeared to be stolen goods from the village.

"Looks like we found the stolen items," Erza said as she noticed all the boxes.

"Alright let's go get them"

The three young Fairy Tail members then made their presence known to the bandits. When the three showed themselves the bandits to no one's guess were surprised.

"Kids"

"Why the hell are they here"

"Hey go play somewhere else"

Gray was annoyed at what they were saying, Erza also seemed to be a little upset but she did not show it mostly because she dealt with this kind of thing before, Natsu does not seem to care about the comments.

"Hey we're not just kids" Gray shouted he then pointed at his guild Emblem on his chest "We're Fairy Tail wizards and we're here to take you down"

The bandits then looked at each all confused at what Gray said. They look at Gray and each other a few times then burst out in laughter.

"HAHAHA YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME"

"SO THAT VILLAGE WAS SO DESPERATE THEY SEND KIDS AFTER US"

One of the bandits then walked up to them stopping in front of Natsu. The bandit then put his sword towards Natsu's face.

"Listen, kid, we don't want to hurt so how about you and your friends and get out here" he demanded. Natsu simply remained silent and looked at the bandit. The bandit then said "Hey you deaf or something I said take your friends and.."

*Pow"

"Gaah" the bandit coughed as he was just punched hard in the stomach by Natsu. The bandit then collapsed to the ground vomiting. The bandits were pretty shocked at what happened a full-grown adult just got beat by a child with just a single hit. For obvious reasons, the bandits were seriously pissed at Natsu.

"Damn brat," a bandit said getting up from the ground grabbing a sword with other bandits doing the same.

"Alright let's take them down," Erza tells Natsu and Gray drawing her sword.

"Yeah," Gray said with a smile putting his hands together charging his magic.

"Right," Natsu said. The three then charged at the bandits.

"ICE MAKE LANCE"

Gray launched dozens of ice spears at the bandits taking out three of them. Erza was easily knocking out some of the bandits as well with her sword knocking them out cold.

"These kids are wizards"

*wack* *Wack*

"If you guys want money, then find a proper job" Erza scolded at the unconscious bandits Natsu was also doing well against the bandits. Natsu swiftly knocks out all the bandits with hand chops to the neck. Three bandits then ran towards Natsu about to attack him, noticing this Natsu weaved hand signs.

"FIRE STYLE PHOENIX FLOWER JUTSU"

Natsu launched several small fireballs at the bandits hitting them and sending them to the ground unconscious.

"Well that was quick," Gray said putting his hands behind his head.

"Yeah I expected more of a challenge," Erza told the two. Erza then looked towards the bandits "but something doesn't feel right"

"Yes, it was super easy right Natsu," Gray said with a smile as he looked at Natsu. Natsu simply remained silent and gave a nod. "Man lighten up you just completed your first job"

"Gray's right. Completing your first job is a big step as a mage of Fairy Tail" Erza told Natsu as she walked up to the pink-haired boy.

"I guess" Natsu responded. One of the bandits then began to struggle to get up.

"You damn BRATS" The bandit then jumped up taking a dagger from his side and prepared to attack Natsu.

"NATSU" Erza and Gray shouted as they see the bandit about to attack Natsu.

Natsu looked up at the bandit and activated his Sharingan. Once he did the bandit froze in his place. The bandit then noticed he could no longer move his body.

"Hey what the hell is this" bandit screamed seeing he can't move? "Why can't I move"

"I put you under a paralysis genjutsu," Natsu told him, Natsu then began to walk up to the paralyzed bandit, he then draw his kunai and held it at the bandit's neck "Now surrender"

The bandit looked at Natsu and he felt one thing when he looked at him, he felt fear. Fear of this child's power. The bandit knew he couldn't do anything so he did what Natsu asked and surrendered.

"Damn," Gray said.

"I know," Erza said with admiration, and with a hint of envy.

"Now that it's settled let's head back and collect the reward" Natsu looked back and told the two and he began to walk towards the village. The other two nodded and followed Natsu back to the village and collected the reward. Once they did they then took the train back to Magnolia.

...

Once they reached Magnolia, they returned to the guildhall. Erza then walked up and opened the doors to the guild.

"Hey Welcome back guys," Macao said as they returned.

"So how did the new kid do his job," Wakaba asked.

"Everything went well. Natsu showed a great performance on his job" Erza responded.

"Yeah the guy managed to make one of the bandits piss his pants by looking at him," Gray told them this caused some guild members to laugh

"Master there is something I need to talk to you about," Erza asked the old man when she went up to the bar.

"Alright my child comes to sit and tell me" Makarov answered her sipping from his mug.

Natsu could not hear what they were saying, but he knew Erza was probably giving Makarov her evaluation on him not that he cared though. Once Natsu finished his tea and snack he left the guildhall ignoring the calls from guildmates.

Outside Natsu was sitting on cliffside overseeing the ocean. He felt the breeze of the air on his face it felt very peaceful to him.

"So how did Erza-san describe my performance," Natsu said knowing Makarov was behind him.

"She told me you were exceptional, you showed great promise to becoming a powerful wizard," Makarov told him sitting down next to him "Ah such a nice breeze isn't it"

"Yes," Natsu responded looking out at the ocean.

"I have a feeling you would flourish here Natsu" Makarov told him "I have a feeling you will become one of the strongest mages in Fairy tail one day and I know you will make your father proud". Makarov took another smoke from his pipe "Try to get along with everyone here as well please"

"Huh" Natsu responded.

"I notice that you always keep to yourself. You are a kind-hearted person Natsu and I can tell there is some discord in your heart, and we're your family now and we are here to help each other. That's what Fairy Tail is a family" Makarov told him and walked away back to the guildhall with Natsu getting up and following him once they arrived Natsu looked and saw everyone there were smiling and happily talking to each other.

"A Family" Natsu smiled softly as he saw everyone.

A.N

Yes, this story has finally been updated. I am sorry for the long wait I was still trying to figure out where to take this story and what direction I should take it. The next chapter after this one will probably be the last one with Natsu as a kid, then I can move on to the main Fairy Tail story so just you wait. and I already have an idea for Natsu's personality for the rest of the story so just you wait. Anyway, be sure to review and let me know what you thought. I'll be sure to update as soon as I can and Thank you for reading.