1 Crimson Dragneel

NOTE: These anime worlds I'm including in this fanfic are all alternate universes (AU) so characters may have different personalities while some may die and there will be scenarios played out differently and dialogues that will be changed. There will also be new characters and stronger enemies. Enjoy!

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[In a dark and secluded space]

"W-where am I? What happened..? Oh yeah! I died… so is this the afterlife? Sigh.. I'm finally free from that torturous life.." 

"Oh? Pretty dark words right there!"

"Who said that?! Show yourself!"

"Pfft!! Relax, I mean no harm. I'm here to offer you a chance! Do you wish to live a life of excitement and glory?"

"A chance…? I… I… Yes! Yes I do!"

"Great! Honestly a lot of people decline me after they die. They just say they wish to rest peacefully. Bunch of boring no lifes! Anyways you'll get to reincarnate into any of these worlds. So choose whichever you wish!"

"Can I see the list?"

"IDK can you??"

"(-_-) I'm leaving."

"NO! I'm sorry! I'm bored! Please don't go!"

"Tsk! Show me the damn list then!"

"Such a meanie…(T^T) But here you go!"

[Fairy Tail]

[One Piece]

[Naruto]

[Dragon Ball]

[HunterxHunter]

[Highschool DXD]

[Vinland Saga]

[Overlord]

[FullMetal Alchemist]

[Pokemon]

[King's Avatar]

[Sword Art Online]

[Death Note]

[One Punch Man]

[Bleach]

[Noblesse]

[Fate Stay]

[....]

"So? What will it be?"

"Hmm… let's go with Fairy Tail!"

"Oh? Interesting choice. Okay Fairy Tail it is!"

"What about magic though?"

"Oh I can't give you magic! That's against the rules of Heaven! I can only allow you to reincarnate, sorry."

"Oh.. that's disappointing but I'm sure I'll learn along the way!"

"Haha! I like the spirit! I'm sure you will."

"Also, if a person, dragon or even demon takes you in and raises and trains you, you should accept that person as your parent. It may be a good way to no longer hold onto your past."

"How?? How do you know of my past?!"

"I'm a god, idiot! But you should do as I've said. Otherwise you might find your heart in several knots."

"O-oh yeah.. No.."

"Hm?"

"I don't want those memories! Please! When I reincarnate please wipe my memories of my past life permanently!"

"Oi! Are you sure about this?"

"Yes! I don't wish to have such memories lingering within me anymore! I wish to start anew! I wish to finally start happily! So please..!"

"Sigh… fine! But even if I do wipe your memories your mind will still remember your instincts so if there is a person, dragon or even demon that takes you in it will entirely depend on you, understood?"

The young man gritted his teeth when he heard that. He shook a bit before responding with a slight stutter. "I-I'll try to…"

Hearing that, the voice gave a 'Mn' as if nodding at the young man's decision. 

Soon, a bright light flashed in front of him and instantly overtook his body. 

Seeing the light he didn't panic, he was still a bit startled though. Soon his body started fading. However before he could fully fade away he heard the voice speak to him.

"I'm giving you a very useful skill. When the time is ripe I'm sure it will come in handy.."

His voice ended there leaving behind a confused yet expectant young man. 

…

"Ugh! W-where am I?" A young boy who looked no younger than 5 stood up while groggily shaking his head. He had spiky crimson red hair, sharp canine teeth and beautiful garnet red irises. His hair blew with the soothing wind as his tattered clothes followed alongside it. He looked around for a bit before finally catching onto his surroundings. 

"W-who am I? The only thing I remember is that voice.." His mind was in turmoil as he tried his absolute hardest to remember himself.

However, it was futile. He gave up and decided to venture further into the forest. 

But before he could have even taken a single step, a deafening roar shook his eardrums and made his soul tremble.

"ROARRRRR!!"

"Haha! Dad, go higher! Hahah!" 

"Haha! Alright Natsu!"

A young boy with spiky pink hair and onyx coloured eyes that looked around the unknown boy's age spoke cheerfully as he rode a giant crimson scaled, western dragon that we could only assume to be his father. 

The boy was cheering happily while enjoying the view from above. 

His eyes scanned the land from above when they suddenly brightened. His eyes saw the figure of a small child the same age as him. 

The boy was shivering while stupidly gazing at the flying dragon. Natsu didn't like the fact that such a young boy his age was left here without anyone to care for him. He signaled his father and said.

"Igneel! There's a boy down there! He looks sad, can we go down and take a look at him?"

Igneel first followed his son's eyes and noticed the boy whom he had mentioned. Feeling pity for the little child, he complied with Natsu's request and swooped down with great speed. 

The crimson hair boy who saw this panicked. 

Due to extreme fear tears started welling up at the corner of his eyes.

Just as Igneel was about to slam into the earth his body slowed down before safely landing upon the ground. 

Natsu jumped off and ran towards the boy before asking.

"Hey! Are you okay?"

As he said this he raised his hands towards the boy and attempted to comfort him when the boy suddenly crouched while shouting in fear.

"P-please don't hurt me!"

Natsu and Igneel grew stunned. Just what kind of trauma did this boy experience? 

But of course it wasn't any sort of trauma but rather his instincts that still remained from his past life. It's really bad isn't it? 

Just like how the god from earlier mentioned. But you can't really blame the kid. 

Before he got his memories wiped he lived 15 whole years of hell.

Allow me to explain. In his previous life his parents never cared for him. 

Sure they gave him food, water and a roof to live under but there were some days where he didn't even get a grain of rice. 

And don't even think that they were poor. 

He wasn't an only child, in fact he had a little brother.

His brother always gained the best treatment while he was disdained. 

It all started ever since he had turned three. His father changed the way he saw him. 

He started calling him a failure, started beating him everyday and even started kicking him out at night because he didn't think that he deserved a proper house to sleep in. 

He was forced to keep quiet about everything because of his mother. 

She had quite a high status in her community and they all knew her as the 'Innocent Saint' but what they didn't know was that this innocent saint was a fucked up person. 

One time he mustered up courage and reported about his hellish life and the outcome was really soul breaking for the kid. 

No one believed him. 

Why? Because they all thought that he was just a rebellious brat. 

This theory only became stronger as his brother rose in his grades and demeanour.

In the end it pushed him to the edge. He was even thinking about homicide but in the end he couldn't go through with it even if he lived 15 years of constant hell.

So the moment he turned 18 and found a decent paying job he moved out. 

His brother became a successful business tycoon while he stayed at the bottom. 

This caused him to receive the hate and wrath of not only his parents but his brother as well.

But it wasn't as bad as before so it was easier to ignore.

[Back to the present]

Igneel walked closer and spoke softly to the child. "Child, there is no need to worry. We aren't going to hurt you." 

Hearing the gentleness in his voice the crimson haired boy lifted his head up with tears streaming down his eyes. 

He hesitantly nodded before he inched closer to Natsu. 

Natsu looked at him and gave him his trademark smile. 

He then asked, "Hey bro! What's your name? My name is Natsu Dragneel and this is my dad, Igneel!"

The crimson haired boy looked at Igneel once again. 

It was only now did he see the true majesty of the dragon in front of him. 

He looked back at Natsu with a hint of envy in his eyes since the boy not only knew his own name but also had someone to look after and care for him. 

His voice was a bit shaky but he still replied. "M-my n-name I don't have one..! I don't know who I am.." 

Natsu widened his eyes in shock while Igneel's pity for him grew. 

Natsu then asked, "So you don't even know your parents?" To this the crimson haired boy gave a light nod. 

Natsu placed his hands on the shoulder of the boy, startling him greatly but he didn't try to get away since he was scared he might get hurt.

However, what Natsu did afterwards shook him. Natsu pulled him into his embrace and gave him a warm hug. 

A brotherly hug that spelt the words, 'I feel your pain'. The crimson haired boy teared up. 

Even he didn't know why but he cried streams after streams of tears. He hugged Natsu tightly like a little brother hugging his older sibling. 

He felt warm, safe and accepted. 

Igneel smiled seeing his son's actions and spoke up. "Well then, let's return!" 

Natsu released the crimson haired boy from the hug and nodded. The crimson haired boy was saddened and depressed seeing that Natsu was about to leave. 

As Natsu walked off he suddenly stopped and turned back with a questioning gaze. He asked, "Aren't you coming?" 

The crimson haired boy stood there, motionless. Did he hear right? 

He subconsciously nodded and walked towards Natsu while wiping the tears welling up in his eyes. 

Natsu smiled and said, "If you keep crying like that I'll tell the whole world you're a cry baby!" 

Hearing this he hurriedly wiped the remaining tears and unexpectedly shouted, "I'm not a cry baby!"

Natsu and Igneel were once again stunned. Igneel smiled and inwardly thought, 'So that hair and pair of eyes aren't for show. He's as fierce as the colour!"

Natsu spoke up, "Woah! So you can show other emotions other than sadness! Haha nice!" 

Even the crimson haired boy was surprised as he didn't even know that he could have such emotions. 

He was immersed in his shock when Natsu spoke up once again. 

"Oh yeah! I should stop calling you by 'you' and give you a name!"

"A name?"

"That's right! Since you're a part of the family and I now consider you as my little brother I'll have to name you!"

"I'm your b-brother..?"

"Well yeah, duh! The moment Igneel took you in he had already considered you his son! And since I'm also his son we're now brothers!"

"Really?" The crimson haired boy looked at Igneel with misty eyes. 

Igneel smiled and nodded while tears once again started to flow out his eyes. Natsu looked at him and bonked him on the head.

"Ow! What was that for?!"

"Idiot! I told you to stop crying so much! You cry baby!"

"Damn it! I'm not a cry baby! You're the cry baby pinky!"

"Hah?! You wanna have a fight, bastard?!"

"I dare you!"

They both suddenly went silent while staring at each other. 

In the next moment laughter broke out between them. 

If someone saw the happy crimson haired boy right now they wouldn't even believe that he was the same boy cowering in fear a few moments ago. 

Igneel was happy that there was another face around to brighten his days. 

His love and care for both his sons grew as he kept on looking at them. 

Natsu looked at the boy after laughing for several minutes and spoke up. "Little bro! Your name from now on is Crimson! Crimson Dragneel!" 

Igneel was stunned hearing the name. He looked at Natsu and asked, "Since when did you get so creative?" 

To this Natsu cocked his head proudly before turning back to his little brother. When he saw him with his head down he started to panic. 

He fumbled in his speech as he asked, "Y-you don't like it?!"

Crimson shook his head before raising it up for both father and son to see. 

He smiled widely while showing off his adorable canine teeth with a line of tears falling from both sides. 

He then spoke in an extremely happy tone. "I love it!"

Natsu felt his big brother instincts kick in. He subconsciously made a decision after seeing that smile. 

'I must protect that smile! If I don't I'll be the worst damn big brother to ever exist!!' 

They started bickering once again though after Natsu called him a cry baby again. 

Crimson declared boldly that he won't ever shed another tear again which made Natsu choke with laughter. 

Crimson's fierceness only grew as his pride was finally ignited. 

They all travelled for a short distance on foot before Natsu and Crimson decided to ride on their father's back. 

At first Crimson was shitting bricks but after remembering that his big brother called him a cry baby he gritted his teeth and went through with it. 

Surprisingly he didn't even scream nor shed a tear in fright. He immediately grew attached to the feeling of soaring through the clouds.

The trio appeared in an open area within the forest. Igneel landed safely on the ground as both Natsu and Crimson got off, still immersed in dragon stories.

"Oi! So does that mean that we're the prince of the fire dragons?!"

"Oh!! As expected of you Crimson! Though I've never thought about it like that, I guess you're right!"

"Alright!! So when can I start training??" Crimson didn't know why but he had a strong urge to train and learn magic. 

Natsu smiled before Igneel finally spoke up. "Crimson my boy, we'll start tomorrow! Today you'll have to eat and rest since your body isn't in a proper state."

Crimson then noticed his body's minor injuries and unsatisfied hunger. 

He frowned before nodding with a hint of disappointment in his eyes. Igneel laughed and said, "How enviable youth is!"

(AN: YOUTHHHHH!!!!!!)

Igneel went out to hunt while Natsu stayed back to look after Crimson.

And so the day passed. The warm and welcoming rays of sunlight shone over the trio's sleeping bodies, waking them up in the process. 

Crimson woke up enthusiastically, no longer as shy as he was when they first met. 

Today was the day he would begin his training! It was truly exciting. Igneel saw his eagerness and chuckled whereas Natsu grinned. 

"All right! We'll begin with physical training first!"

"What? Why no magic?" 

"Crimson, if you were to practice magic with your current physique you'll die! I don't want that, okay? So you need to start training physically, get it?"

"Got it!" Crimson responded with determination in his eyes. Sure he was a bit disappointed but after he reasoned with what his father said he agreed with him in the end.

And so, they began to train his body. Crimson struggled for the entire day as he did 100 pushups, 100 squats, 100 situps and even a 10 km run. 

His body felt like it would burst from pain but he endured and pushed through. 

Three days passed and Crimson had gotten quite used to his current training regime. 

He suspected that after one month of training he'll finally be able to learn magic. 

Fast forward to an entire month later and a spiky crimson haired boy with garnet red irises could be seen finishing his daily run. 

Next to him was a spiky pink haired boy. Crimson put his hands on his knees while gasping for air. 

Yet there was still a grin evident on his face as his face was turning as red as his hair. 

"Hah…hah...hah.."

Thud

"I-I did it Natsu-nii!"

"Ou!! Now let's return and tell dad that you've completed it! I'm excited to have someone to spar with soon!"

…..

"Dad!!" Two immature voices rang out from the distance. 

They naturally belonged to both Natsu and Crimson. 

Seeing his children, Igneel smiled and walked towards them. "Haha! I suspect that you've already completed your training?"

Crimson nodded and replied, "Now teach me magic!!" Igneel chuckled and complied with his child's request. 

And so Crimson started learning Fire Dragon Slayer magic. 

The moment he started practicing it his dragon seed had already taken root within him. 

Of course he was oblivious to this. Igneel was shocked by his son's talent. It only took Crimson one week to master and utilize one of the spells he gave to him. 

Seeing his progress Igneel was excited and instructed both Natsu and Crimson to have a duel. 

Both dragon slayers looked at each other with fierce gazes. Natsu grinned showing off his canine teeth while Crimson gave a fierce smile to match his hair. 

Flames surged out of both children's hands and roiled around with the will to burn any and everything it came in contact with. 

Swoosh

Their figures sped towards each other as their fists were pulled back with great force, squeezing their muscles. 

Both children then sent fist attacks smashing forward creating loud bangs within the area.

"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!!"

BANG

BANG

BANG

Both children traded blows with their grins growing wider. Natsu sent his fist to Crimson's face only to be countered by his flaming hand. 

Crimson didn't let the opportunity slide. He stomped down onto the ground and rushed in deeper before sending his right fist into Natsu's gut.

"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!"

BANG

"Guh!!"

Fwoosh 

Bang

Natsu flew back and slammed into a tree. He clutched his stomach before slowly getting up. 

Natsu smiled and spat a mouthful of blood to the side before cracking his knuckles with little force. 

Crimson felt a bad premonition rise within his heart and immediately tightened his guard. 

Igneel nodded seeing Crimson's change in demeanor. He was happy to see that Crimson was utilizing his senses. 

Like Natsu, Crimson too had a keen sense of smell, hearing and taste. Igneel could only think that this brat was a true monster. 

Igneel knew that Natsu was E.N.D. that coupled with the fact that Natsu is a Dragon Slayer his senses were beyond that of ordinary but to see a human like Crimson with senses no worse than Natsu, was truly a rare sight. 

Igneel could only thank the gods that Crimson was found by him and not some messed up freak who would abuse his talent for their own selfish wants.

[Back to the match]

Natsu rushed forward with his arms ablaze in a burning fire. Crimson winced slightly, feeling the heat radiating from those flames as Natsu drew closer. 

Before he could react Natsu sent a right straight to his face, successfully connecting and sending Crimson flying.

"Graa!!" He cried out in agony. Natsu wasn't finished yet though. 

He immediately rushed forward and appeared behind Crimson with his flames burning brighter than ever. 

With excitement in his eyes he swung out with both fists.

"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!!"

Swoosh

Igneel panicked. He was about to step in when suddenly Crimson sucked in a deep breath of air.

Igneel widened his eyes in surprise looking at his actions. 'Could it be that he learned it after seeing Natsu and I perform it?!' 

Igneel thought about this possibility while Crimson released his breath attack.

"Fire Dragon's Roar!!!"

Crackle

Fwoosh

Boom

Their attacks connected and before they knew it, both of them were sent flying. 

They crashed into separate trees, gravely denting them in the process. 

Igneel hurriedly went and checked both children's pulses and sighed in relief after seeing that they were fine. 

Igneel glanced at their unconscious figures before muttering to himself, "Hahah, what a bunch of adorable monsters!"