6400 years ago.Dragneel's residence. Dauper Village. Eldia.
Naruto took his steps through the village streets calmly. The 11-year-old's hands are full of baskets filled with groceries. It didn't take long for him to reach the Dragneel residence and slide through the open door.
"I am home." Exclaimed Naruto
He took off his sandals calmly at the entrance to what he could now call his home, quietly walking through the corridor.
"Welcome home." Melef replied.
When Naruto arrived in the kitchen to hand over his shopping basket, he could finally clearly see the smiling face of the raven-haired woman he now calls mother. Melef is bringing a new life in her stomach, a younger brother or sister. Even though it seems like Melef Dragneel would prefer a girl, Raizel is supported by little Zeref insisting that it will be a baby boy. With that Naruto was placed away from a neutral position because Melef seemed to need support.
'If the baby is a girl she will be beautiful like Melef, but if the baby is a boy I hope he doesn't have to get his dad's silly hair. One Raizel is enough. ' Naruto felt like saying that out loud.
And thus the baby will become the Dragneel family's new Light.
The Dragneel family is a happy family. They live in a village that is part of the Eldia kingdom with the capital Milidian being the center of science.
It has been more than years since he came and agreed to accept the adoption of being part of the Dragneel family. Naruto is introduced to little Zeref who in one way or another has stuck with books since Melef decided to teach the boy to read earlier for his age and surprisingly manages to absorb the information given to him like a sponge. Then with his background as a former member of a noble family who was also classified as a golden boy under the training of his mentors before the fateful incident where he lost everything, Naruto was quickly chosen to be an unofficial teacher by his adopted brother.
"Naruto, it seems Zeref hasn't come out of his room yet. Please watch over him."
Naruto sighed, stopped his hand to cut the cabbage and immediately looked for the young crow in his room. He finally found him sleeping on the table behind a pile of books. Naruto breathed out, his little brother is something.
He would immediately wake the five-year-old for lunch if something didn't catch his eye. It was a large book that stood out among the piles of thin layers and intricate symbols. His sapphire ball narrowed as it took a closer look at the book.
'Ethernano ... Etherion ... Merlin.' His brain was breaking through various thoughts which eventually led him to draw quick conclusions ...
Magic.
X X X X
Only a few months passed and the baby in the mother's stomach was born. Zeref is very pleased with the development. What was born was a baby boy with ... pink hair from a certain man.
For obvious reasons Naruto felt blamed for the blessing. But he couldn't help drowning in the joy that everyone felt.
He looked at the tiny baby with a questioning look. Curious.
Zeref has taken the golden opportunity to name the baby.
Natsu ... like a hot summer. Cheerful and burning, warm and loud. Natsu Dragneel.
Naruto chuckled, staring fondly at the little pink haired baby in his hand. "Hey ... Natsu. I'm your brother."
Cheerful laughter greeted him.
X X X X
Time has never been better. Gradually, the little baby who almost never leaves his siblings' backs and hands grows into a noisy and cheerful child who confirms his name and legacy. He quickly mingled with the environment and made a good name for himself in the village.
Naruto and Zeref were quick to note that their youngest brother loved fighting. His competition with Gajeel Redfox gives them a bit of trouble, but it's funny. The two combatants seemed to have their own admirers Sting and Rogue.
And Wendy Marvel is a sweet little girl among the troublemarker group.
It's great fun watching the bunch of kids throw tantrums. but some people have to stop them sometimes so that there aren't too many problems.
Dauper Village is a cozy village, away from the city and surrounded by pale unusual ground among the forest. There are many things there, such as rivers and lakes as well as caves big enough for dragons to occupy. The village is also close to the border between the Eldia kingdom and the Dragnof kingdom in the south and the sacred mountains of Zonia.
However it looks like they have to leave the Place.
"Is everything ready. You did not forget anything, right?" Melef tried one last time to confirm.
"Of course." Zeref answered without hesitation. Naruto just waved behind the boy.
They were at the entrance to the village with the merchant caravan bound for the capital. Surrounded by Villagers who want to sent off the two Dragneel brothers who will leave Dauper's comfort.
Zeref brilliantly finally showed the results of his hard work and was accepted into the Mildian magic academy. It was an extraordinary feat for him to be admitted to the top magic academy in Eldia at the age of 9. He had already made his own history as the youngest student Mildian could produce, so he had a lot of high hopes in his name. Naruto had to follow in the footsteps of his adopted brother and easily managed to get the same class as him. A special class of the Mildian academy, only for those who were selected. Someone has to keep an eye on the genius lord.
The younger Dragneel frowned when he couldn't find a certain pink head among the villagers who volunteered to say good-bye to the Dragneel brothers' departure to the Capital to become part of the Mildian academy. The caravan will leave soon.
"Where's Natsu?"
"He's with your father."
"O-Oh ...
Melef just sighed "Then please take care of your brother, Naruto."
"Yes mother. Come on Zeref"
Zeref was still looking at the crowd before sighing and trailing behind Naruto. He was somewhat disappointed that his lil bro seemed to have chosen not to say goodbye to him.
With that they took off.
Everything is just beginning.