(Ages: Natsu: 16. Everyone else is the same in Cannon. (Besides the 400 year old part, of course. I'm sorry for the spoiler!))

NO PAIRING'S! (I'm sorry. I said I would before, but I just can't! This book is only about family! This chapter is an exception, since it's mostly about the brother's. I'm sorry!)

Onwards!
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It was dark and cold. The only light that illuminated the night sky, is the large moon; that shone, brightly, above him. It was spooky, as it sent chill's down his spine.

He was the only one; who's walking in the dead of the night, in the silent streets. It was past midnight, and yet, here he was, jogging, to his home, in a few blocks away.

He'd just got back from visiting, his boyfriend's, Gray, house from a... A steamy night; that he was unaware of the passing hours.

Until, he'd got many call's from his older brother's; to get back, home, immediately. He remembered the position, he was, when he left, Gray's, home.

*Previous*

He wished, he didn't have to leave Gray's home. He'll miss those warm arms, that he loves being wrapped, around his slim waist.

But with five older and overprotective brother's; that were awaiting at home, well, let's just say, he doesn't have a say in it.

"Gray~! I have to go-Ah~!" Natsu whined. He was just about to leave the house, too; when he felt warm arms, wrap around his waist, and pulling him into a strong chest; sending chills down his spine.

A husky moan escaped him, when he felt Gray, rub, himself against him. Their region's twitching in interest. However, before they could go any further, a depressed sigh, suddenly, escaped the older, and he stopped all movements.

"Fine. I'll see you tomorrow, babe." Gray pouted, and with that; those warm arms, had let him go. And with a passionate, goodnight kiss; they'd separated; Gray into his warm house, and Natsu into the cold, dark night.

*Present*

And that lead us to now. He shivered in the cold; the night, temperate, had unexpectedly, lowered. Cold breath, came from his mouth. He shook, as he rubbed, his sleeveless, arms. Oh, how he hate the cold. It was, always, a pain in the ass.

He really, should've called one of his brother's, to pick him up; but he didn't want to be a worry for them, even more. However, now that he thought about it; maybe it was a better idea, if he had. He felt eyes, behind him.

That made his pace, immediately, go faster. Sure, he can protect himself, but he doesn't know, how strong, the stalker could be. He could lose, and especially in this cold, night.

And with that thought in mind, he quicken his pace, even faster. He was basically, sprinting to his home.

But just as he did so, he instantly, heard the tapping of rushing, feet. Indicating that he was, indeed, being followed.

That, immediately, had sent a bright red, alarm, in his mind. He didn't look back; if he did, he'll just give the other person, a opportunity, of doing whatever the hell they want with him.

Looking up ahead, he was soon and thankfully, just a few more steps, from his home. And as if, somehow, noticing this fact; the noise, had instantly, deceased into nothingness, but his.

That, immediately, sent relief and chills down his spine; he realized, then and there, that the stalker knew where he lived. And that terrified him.

But, he didn't focus on that, because as soon as he barged into his warm home; he quickly, slammed the door behind him, and loudly.

He slid down the door; it being pressed behind him. His brother's knew he was coming, so they had, thankfully, left it open.

Natsu panted from the coldness, the fear, and the alarm; that was running through his pulsing veins; that he was unaware of the many startled, relief, and bewildered looks, that he was getting from his older brother's.

"Natsu! You're back!... Hey, are you okay?" Sting, suddenly said. Natsu, however, looked up and saw his many brothers; looking down, at him in worry, concern, and confusion.

"I'm... I'm p-peachy! It's not like I was just being stalked from a creep, or anything. Nope! I'm good!" He said, obviously, sarcastic. His reply, had instantly, made the five older men, bewildered.

However, the bewilderedness, had immediately, changed into one of alarm and worry. They all, instantly, closed in on him.

Immense worry, was apparent on their face's. They all were concerned for their baby brother's, safety; they saw how he was still paranoid, and out of breath.

Rogue, leaned forward to grape his hand; to reassure the younger boy that everything was alright. When he, suddenly, pulled back. "You're cold!" He yelled, startling his brother's to doing the same; only to have the same results.

Gajeel had, quickly, gotten up, and ran to find a thick blanket. He soon, had returned and wrapped it around Natsu's shivering, shoulders.

He was soon, a warm and comfortable, cocoon. He, instantly, snuggled into the warmth, that radiated off of it.

"Come on, lets get you to bed." Laxus suddenly said, gently but firmly, as he picked up his youngest brother up, and into his large arm's.

Natsu didn't protested, he only nodded. He knew, just how bad, they could get when something bad happens to him.

But he couldn't blame them, he is the second youngest in the family; his little sister, is well, the youngest in the family of boys.

Wendy's luckily to be sleeping, in a close friend's house; for the night. So it was just them; or it should've been, if Natsu hadn't been in Gray's, all night. They'll settle that little situation, tomorrow.

In the meanwhile, Natsu snuggled into Laxus' arms. Longing for the needed warmth, that he couldn't get from the blanket. Said men, didn't mind. If his baby brother, wanted his warmth, he didn't mind, at all.

Natsu, sighted in contentment, and he unknowingly, fell asleep in Laxus' strong arms.

He was unaware of the many smirks, around him; oh, they'll definitely, hold his head for this, for weeks. But, for now, they'll drop it. Natsu did went through something, scary.

However, if it was them; that creep won't, even, be walking the same earth. Instead, he'll be buried, six feet, under earth.

And as, Rogue'd opened the door for Natsu's bedroom, Laxus had, softly, laid the smaller boy, onto the red covered bed, and they couldn't help but to smile, warmly, at the sleeping boy.

It was always, a shocking sight, to see the energetic boy; looking so, peaceful and calm. That it, always, made them feel, peaceful and calm.

~Fin!