Shadows beneath the flames

Reiki Fernandes is a boy consumed by vengeance, driven by the haunting memory of his parents' murder. He believes Natsu Dragneel, the man he holds responsible, is the key to avenging their deaths. His plan? To infiltrate Natsu's life through Sylvia Fullbuster, Natsu's grieving stepdaughter, who is still mourning the loss of her husband and stepfather.

Under the guise of a compassionate ally, Reiki works his way into Sylvia's life. His kindness catches Natsu's attention, and soon he is hired to protect Sylvia, unaware of the deep resentment simmering beneath Reiki's carefully crafted exterior.

But as Reiki grows closer to Sylvia, a shift begins to occur within him. What started as a cold, calculated mission soon gives way to something unexpected-his heart. He finds himself drawn to Sylvia's strength, her sorrow, and the kindness she offers despite the pain. The boy who set out for revenge begins to question his own motives, torn between his desire for justice and his growing love for the woman he once saw as a means to an end.

As doubts about his true intentions rise, both Sylvia and her protective mother, Juvia Lockser, start to sense that not everything is as it seems. Reiki must navigate the tangled web of his emotions, struggling between the love he feels for Sylvia and the haunting vengeance that has defined him for so long.

In a world filled with secrets, betrayal, and untold truths, Reiki must confront his heart's true desire: Is love worth more than revenge, or will it destroy everything he holds dear?