The Dragon's Light

"WHO ARE YOU?!"

"My brother and mother are sick, and the medicine's on this town are too expensive. Even from travelling to get medicines from afar costs money" the man sighed.

"Don't worry sir, we'll take those fruits for you" Lucy smiled, the man bowing his head in great thanks.

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"It looks like we have to walk for half a mile" Lucy sighs. "Why don't they take it themselves when it's only half a mile away?" Gray asks.

"Maybe because they are afraid of losing their lives. Many people are dying to take those fruits, be it for good or bad" Erza exclaims, Gray looking up the bright blue sky.

"You're right. People can be cruel..."

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"Happy, you going somewhere?" Natsu asks, staring at the leaving Happy. "Yep, Mirajane said she'll be cooking fish for me!" he excitedly grinned.

"Well see ya" Natsu waves bye, Happy doing likewise, happily flying his way towards the guild for his beloved fish.

"Guess I'll take a walk" he sighs, leaving house after his friend.

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Looking right, he stares at the still waters in the riverside. Its still and clear water so shiny and graceful to look at.

Stopping, he sat the edge of the river, staring at the water before him. How long has it been... since he enjoyed the silence? Who knows...

"Mr. Salamander" he turned around in reflex. It was the very same voice yesterday. "Show yourself!" Natsu growled, the voice chuckling.

"Right" the voice exclaimed, Natsu turning right to see a man in pure black cloak. "Who are you?" Natsu glared. "Please, glaring is no good to greet guests" the man chuckling, Natsu standing up.

"What do you want?" Natsu demanded. "Hm, good question. What do I want? I only want you, mr. Salamander" the man chuckled in his deep voice.

"Stop... Saying that name" Natsu growled. "You don't want it? It sounds so cool though?" the man shrugs. Natsu can't grasp the man's face as it was covered by a fox mask.

"It's bullshit" Natsu glared. "Oh well... Natsu Dragneel, who burns his enemies skin to its flesh until it's only ashes no more" the man's voice sounding more serious this time.

"From the moment you killed that girl's killer, before I knew it, I was already captivated by you" the man sighed, but Natsu could feel him smirk.

'Girl?' Natsu thought. "Oh my, you forgot about her already? I think she was... mhm... Right. Her hair was white, and she had short hair. She was also a member of your so called guild right?" the man tilts his head.

Wide eyed, cold sweats were dripping down Natsu's face. "You remember now" the man smiled. "How did you..." Natsu choked on his words.

"You killed her killers remember? Wait, did you? Or were they still alive?" the man scratches the back of his head.

Before he could blink, Natsu was already pinning him on the ground. "Who the hell are you?!" Natsu shouts, choking the man on both hands.

"You could say... I'm your admirer" the man chuckled.