Fairy tail Next Generation

51-Natsu Dragneel Returns!

The tense silence following Nashi's strike shattered as Natsu let out a primal roar, his eyes flashing with an otherworldly fire. He lunged at Nashi with inhuman speed, his flaming fist narrowly missing her as she ducked and rolled to the side.

"Nashi!" Gray shouted, preparing to intervene, but Ur held him back.

"This is her fight," Ur said grimly. "We need to trust her."

Nashi sprang to her feet, her hands engulfed in flames. "Fire Dragon Wing Attack!" she cried, whipping streams of fire at her father. Natsu batted them away effortlessly, his own flames burning with an intensity that made the air shimmer.

The two circled each other, a deadly dance of fire and fury. Nashi's eyes never left her father's face, searching desperately for any sign of recognition. "Dad, please," she pleaded between attacks. "I know you're in there somewhere!"

Natsu's only response was another roar as he charged forward, his draconic wings spreading wide. Nashi barely had time to brace herself before he slammed into her, sending them both crashing through several trees.

From the sidelines, Gideon watched in horror, his fists clenched so tight his knuckles turned white. "We have to do something," he growled, but Sylvie placed a restraining hand on his arm.

"Look," she said softly, pointing at Nashi as she emerged from the wreckage.

Despite the brutal impact, Nashi stood tall, wiping a trickle of blood from her lip. Her eyes burned with determination as she faced her father once more. "I won't give up on you," she declared. "No matter what."

She launched into a flurry of attacks, her fists and feet moving in a blur of flame and motion. "Fire Dragon Talon! Fire Dragon Crushing Fang! Fire Dragon Flame Elbow!" Each strike was met with equal force by Natsu, their flames clashing in explosive bursts that lit up the forest.

As the fight raged on, Nashi found herself being pushed back. Natsu's strength and speed were overwhelming, his attacks fueled by a power that seemed to grow with each passing moment.

Panting heavily, Nashi realized she needed more power. She closed her eyes, reaching deep within herself, tapping into the wellspring of draconic energy that flowed through her veins.

"Dragon Force," she whispered, and her body erupted in a brilliant golden light.

When the light faded, Nashi stood transformed. Scales covered parts of her skin, her hair floating in an unseen wind, her entire being radiating intense magical power. The onlookers gasped in awe at the sight.

With renewed strength, Nashi charged at Natsu. "Fire Dragon King Demolition Fist!" she roared, her enhanced flames colliding with Natsu's in a cataclysmic explosion that shook the entire forest.

The fight escalated to new heights, father and daughter trading blows that could level mountains. Trees were reduced to ash, the ground cracked and melted beneath their feet. Despite the destruction around them, Nashi never lost sight of her goal.

"Come back to us, Dad!" she cried between attacks. "Remember who you are! Remember your family, your friends, your guild!"

For a brief moment, something flickered in Natsu's eyes – a flash of recognition, quickly swallowed by the malevolent force controlling him. But it was enough to give Nashi hope.

She pressed her advantage, her Dragon Force-enhanced abilities allowing her to match Natsu blow for blow. "Fire Dragon King Roar!" she bellowed, unleashing a torrent of flames that dwarfed anything she had produced before.

Natsu countered with his own roar, the two streams of fire colliding in mid-air with earth-shattering force. The resulting shockwave knocked everyone off their feet, leaving a smoldering crater where the two dragon slayers stood.