Romance/Adventure/Comedy - Rated Mature This story is set after the GMG story arc. Dragon slayers, much like their dragon parents, each have one mate. One person that is destined to be their one true pairing. However, it's not that simple. A mate to a dragon slayer is much more important than anyone could imagine. If a dragon slayer doesn't 'claim' their mate by about 24 years of age they risk turning into a dragon themselves, losing all their humanity (much like Acnologia). This story follows the adventures (and misadventures) of many dragon slayers as they search for their one and only. Which for some is a lot closer then they ever realized. Poor moronic Natsu...it's a good thing that Igneel told him that story about dragon's mates otherwise he would be completely and utterly lost. After 'losing' future Lucy Natsu realized things he never had before. It all started with how weird his best friend, and how weird he felt around her. It just kind of grew from there. Gajeel has an iron will and the magic to match. He can't ever completely forgive himself for his malicious behavior while in Phantom Lord. Between kidnapping Bunny Girl and torturing Team Shadow Gear and crucifying them on that tree, well he's not worth of a mate. Although between befriending Pantherlily and getting to know a certain blue haired shrimp of a book worm he is no longer the uncaring oaf he used to be. This story is mostly centralized around NaLu, some GaLe, and a smidge of Gruvia. With a few other not so likely couples and original characters thrown into the mix. Author's Note: This story is honestly completed, and I will try to update a new chapter every few days. I ended up with 75 chapters so it will take a bit to get the full story posted. :)All Rights Reserved