Reborn As Natsu - Chapter 2 Rebirth

‘Where am I?’

Natsu opened his eyes and saw black, wherever he was, it was just black. There was no light, no shadows, and more importantly, NO FOOD! If this was hell, the gods sure as hell know how to make it even more agonizing for him. Natsu always thought that hell was full of fire. If hell was just this, an endless void, then he wished he could have eaten before he died. Speaking of dying, he looked down at himself and noticed he had no wounds, his left arm, restored and his his scars were healed. He guessed his body was okay because it was his body that was damaged, not his soul, for the most part.

‘I’m so hungry…’

Natsu hadn’t really eaten since the beginning of the war, so you can probably understand why he is so depressed at the moment. Then he started crying. However, he isn’t crying because he died, no, he’s crying because he couldn’t have Mirajane make him some fire whiskey and steak! But hey, I would cry too. And then after many minutes of floating in the endless space, there it was…

A light appeared in front of the Dragonslayer.

When Natsu saw it, he immediately covered his eyes, and tried to ignore it. But now that he thought about it, just what exactly was that light? Was it god? Or is it something else entirely? Out of curiousity, Natsu opened his eyes and gazed at the light. It was faint, but it shined really brightly, like the stars in the sky. Without warning, the light got bigger, and bigger, and bigger until

Natsu was in a plain with white lotus flowers.

‘What the hell is this place?’ Natsu thought. He examined the flowers below him, they were beautiful, of course. But why a plain full of flowers? This doesn’t look like a place that would belong in hell I mean, you expect hell to be full of disgusting things, like winged fish. He slowly reached out, and picked out one of the flowers and examined it. The only thing he thought in this situation was if they tasted good.

Natsu proceeded to take a bite out of the lotus flower in his hand, and it doesn’t taste as good as thought he would. So he put the flower down, if he couldn’t eat it, what was the point!? So he just decided to sit down on the ground and wait for whatever was going to happen.

“Natsu Dragneel, please rise,” A voice spoke out

“Who the fuck said that! Show yourself!” Natsu yelled at the sky. The voice was deep and commanding, it was just like how Erza used to tell him what to do, but it was a male for sure, so Erza was out of question. Unless, Erza turned into a guy’shivers’… that would be a nightmare. Another light showed up in the flower wield, where it expanded until it formed into a humanoid shape.

The figure’s body was surrounded by darkness, with only his jaw and neck visible. The figure’s body had eldritch yellow markings that surrounds his arms, torso and legs. The figure’s face was pale, and the upper part was shadowed, with only one eye glowing. The figure’s black hair have orange strands that flare upward. The figure is shown to have a muscular body and is as tall as Laxus.

“Natsu Dragneel, it seems you have died in the battle with the Alvarez Empire,” The figure said calmly. Natsu was surprised, there was somebody else in this place! But who was it? The thing standing in front of him seemed familiar so Natsu decided to ask for it’s name first.

“No shit I died, but tell me who are you?” Natsu stated cautiously, his green eyes flaring red again. The figure was unfazed by the glare he was receiving from the boy. Then the figure spoke out

“My name is Chronos, the God of Time,” The figure now known as Chronos introduced himself. Chronos That was the name of the god that was in the body of a member of the Spriggan 12! Natsu remembered that her name was Dimaria. Realizing who the figure was, Natsu took a fighting stance, ready to attack at any moment.

“Chronos? You’re the god that helped Zeref and the Spriggans!” Natsu yelled angrily. Natsu activated his flames in his hands, about to activate a spell. Just as Natsu was about to dash forward, Chronos held his hand up, stopping Natsu.

“At ease, young one. I am not here to hurt you. If you haven’t realized it yet, you are not in neither heaven nor hell. Why? It is because the other gods and I decided to change the fate of this world and give you a second chance at life,” Chronos stated, surprising Natsu. Give him a second chance? Does that mean he can go back into the past? That means he could save everyone!

This line of thought was broken when he realized something. Why would he do this? Why would this god help him if he helped Zeref? It was then that Natsu got suspicious and gave Chronos a calculating gaze.

“Why should I trust you? Do you think that just because you’re a god, I would just blindly trust you,” Natsu shot at the god of time.

“Why? Because the gods seek harmony, and Ankhseram’s foolish decision in cursing the Black Wizard has damaged this harmony,” Chronos answered, but Natsu wasn’t convinced.

“And you’re looking to protect this harmony by joining with the Spriggans? It seems you’re a fool as well,” Natsu said.

“I was only following the will of my vessel, Dimaria Yesta,” Chronos stated.

“You’re a god right? So doesn’t that mean you’re above humans. Don’t fuck with me!” Natsu yelled angrily. Now this god was pissing him off. He says that the gods seek harmony, but he is the one who helped destroy it. What a fucking hypocrite. What a fucking failure of a god.

Chronos understands why Natsu is so angry. It is true, he helped destroy the harmony the gods wanted to protect. The truth is, the other gods decided to force Chronos to go give Natsu a second chance for forgiveness. They will let Chronos’ sins pass if Natsu successfully brings harmony back. Natsu seems closer and closer to losing all reason so Chronos decided to tell him the truth.

“It is true I did help destroy this world’s harmony, with my vessel Dimaria. That is why the gods want me to give you a second chance. If you succeed in bringing back peace to the world. Then I will be forgiven,” Chronos states. This calmed Natsu down by a little bit. However, he is still angry at this so called “god”.

“What a fucking disgrace. I guess gods aren’t as what we all believe you are. You are only trying to give me a second chance so you could save your own ass,” Natsu stated in disgust.

“The fact of the matter is that you will be able to go back in time to save your friends. Isn’t that enough?” Chronos stated, diverting the conversation from him.

“Tsk, fine then, I accept your offer Chronos. But I am doing this for my friends, not for your pathetic ass,” Natsu fired.

“Good, now young one. I will send you back to July 7, x778. A year after you were sent through the Eclipse Gate,” Chronos said, ignoring Natsu’s insult.

“I guess that’s fine, I’ll just keep training. But, will I keep my current level of power?” Natsu asked calmly.

“Yes, you will keep your current level of power. Nothing will be changed, however, to ensure your success, one of the lower Death Gods, Ryuk, decided to lend you his power. Death God Slayer Magic, all you need to do is touch this orb,” Chronos answered as he held a black orb that seemed to be made out of raw magic. (AN: Yes, I couldn’t think of a cool name, so I just picked the name of my favorite apple eating Shinigami :D)

“That sounds interesting. Heheh,” Natsu stated with a smirk as he touched the orb where it disappeared into his hand. Another type of magic would be useful in this new journey. He’d have to thank this Death God “Ryuk” for giving him this new magic if they ever meet.

“Well then, go forth, Natsu Dragneel. However, I have one question for you,” Chronos stated.

“Hm?”

“What will you do with Zeref?”

“If I can, I’ll break Zeref’s curse, if not, then Zeref will get his wish,Death,” Natsu stated coldly.

“I see,” Was all Chronos said. Natsu was then surrounded by a golden light. He guessed that he is going back now, back to when it all started. Natsu thought he would be happy, to get this second chance, but he was just angry, angry at himself for failing his family. But now he will make them proud.

Natsu found himself in a forest. The forest where he and Igneel used to stay in. He could see it, the huge cave that they slept, the lake where he showered and the scarf that Igneel left behind for him on the grass. He looked at himself, he was shirtless, only wearing white shorts. He casually grabbed the scarf off the ground and wrapped it around his currently twelve year old body. And then, with his enhanced hearing, Natsu heard footsteps coming from his right.

“What are you doing here alone in the woods, my boy?”

‘Here we go again’