The Dragon King

Uncle Acnologia

Back at Dragon Rock, Acnologia was pacing on an overhanging rock ledge. Just as he kicked an old bone off the ledge, he hears his nephew, Natsu, arrive at the ledge. "Hey, Uncle Acnologia, guess what?!" Natsu greeted. Acnologia looked up and rolled his eyes, "I despise guessing games." He sighed in annoyance. "I'm gonna be king of Dragon Rock," Natsu said smugly. "Oh, goody..." Acnologia said sarcastically. "My dad just showed me the whole kingdom," Natsu said greedily. "And I'm gonna rule it all!" Natsu added with a small cheeky laugh. "Yes," Acnologia said, looking uninterested. "Well, forgive me for not leaping for joy. Bad back, you know." He flopped down onto his side.

Natsu went over to Acnologia and asked, "Hey, Uncle Acnologia? When I'm king, what will that make you?" "A monkey's uncle," Acnologia answered annoyed. Natsu couldn't help but laugh, "You're so weird." "You have no idea," Acnologia hid his frustration with a smile, before he got up. "So, your father showed you the whole kingdom, did he?" Natsu nodded, "Everything." Acnologia asked, "He didn't show what's beyond that rise on the northern boarder?" "Well, no," Natsu shook his head. "He said I can't go there." "And he's absolutely right," Acnologia nodded. "It's far too dangerous. Only the bravest dragons go there." Natsu looked curiously at his uncle, "Well, I'm brave. And a really good fire-breather, too. What exactly is out there?" Acnologia shook his head, "I'm sorry, Natsu. But I can't." "Why not?" Natsu pouted. "Natsu, my dear boy. Try to understand. I'm only looking out for the well-being of my favorite nephew." Acnologia said, patting the pink hair little dragon. "Apart from Wendy, I'm your only nephew." Natsu corrected. "Ah, yes," Acnologia smiled. "I wouldn't forget your sister, who is also my niece." "But Wendy gets pretty nervous around you for some reason. And she never told me, mom, or dad why." Natsu replied skeptically. "Oh, she has her reasons," Acnologia nodded, "But it's all the more reason for me to be protective. Besides, a Sun Giant graveyard is no place for a young prince - Oops!" He quickly covered his mouth. "A Sun Giant what?" Natsu asked, his curiostiy peaked. "Whoa!" "Oh dear, I've said too much..." Acnologia exclaimed, faking dismay. "Well, I suppose you would've found out sooner or later, you being so clever and all." "You really think so?" Natsu asked. "Of course," Acnologia said, pulling his nephew into a hug. "Just do me one favor, Natsu. Would you? Promise me you won't venture out to that dreadful place." Natsu thought it over and nodded, "No problem." "There's a good boy," Acnologia grinned, nudging Natsu away. "Now, you run along and have fun." Natsu began to leave before Acnologia added, "And remember... It's our little secret."

As Natsu left, an evil smirk formed on Acnologia's face. He knew the young prince would not resist visiting to the Sun Giant graveyard. With a dark place full of murderous, bloodthristy creatures, as well as a few of his personal contacts, Natsu was sure to meet his end.

***I'm so sorry this took long. A lot of things keep happening and I wasn't sure how to write this chapter. Same with my other stories. I'll try to write the next chapters as soon as I can, but I can't promise how long it will take. So just bare with me.***