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patentedsun · 3 days

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You guys I'm actually crying over chapter 204.5 (which is technically an ad for a certain company we're all boycotting btw) but ignoring the actual ad THE STORYLINE WAS SO??? GOOD???? the Natsu characterization in this was INCREDIBLE (be prepared for intense 100yq hatred) and it portrayed exactly why I fell in love with nalu in the first place....

Summary and analysis below (doesn't incl all the pages btw!!)

We start off with Lucy finding Natsu and Happy at her place, as always.

this is followed by him being like "do you think we'll peek or something" which... 100yq natsu would have... that IMPOSTER...

Anyways while she's taking a bath, Natsu and Happy are browsing around Lucy's room and find a book that stands out. (Btw right next to this book is her diary, 100yq natsu would've gone straight for that). However they end up accidentally destroying it and start panicking. They ask Lucy if they can "borrow it" and Lucy panics at first, saying it's precious and not to touch it, but relents when they say they found it "interesting".

fast forward, we see them worn out after trying and failing to find a replacement copy. ONCE AGAIN, they're doing this because it's something precious to LUCY. Not because they care about reading, or because the book has any value to them, but because they understand it's important to HER. Natsu (and Happy) going the extra mile for things that are important to Lucy is SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART of their entire dynamic.

continuing, Lucy walks into the guild and asks how they're finding the book, they say it's interesting. Lucy gets SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS and starts talking non stop ab the book. Happy asks her why this book is so important to her and...

Y I K E S.

So yeah, they ultimately decide that lying isn't it and they should apologize upfront.

this is so beautiful to me, idk like the imagery of them bowing so sincerely is so.... and like wow MASHIMA seems like natsu IS capable of acknowledging his own wrongdoings and offering genuine apologies. I'm not even talking ab the whole post tartaros situation no, I'm talking about fucking 100yq, where natsu actually physically hurts Lucy and doesn't apologize for it (AND IN FACT ITS PLAYED FOR A GAG)(IMPOSTER!!! NOT MY NATSU!!!)

Soooo Lucy doesn't take it well and runs away.

the fact that they didn't stop their search here. the fact that they EXPANDED it to other towns to try and find her the book THIS IS JUST <3333

Anyways, Lucy returns and reveals dozens of copies of the book...

My heart actually broke for her here because as someone who ig creates stuff as well, it really can be painful to have no audience interaction. And to have a book you wrote bomb like that...ouch... and of course she would've been excited, her best friends told her they found it interesting!!! my HEART. OUCH. and the sheer guilt on Natsu and Happy's faces here 😭 Once again, 100yq would've played this off for a gag...

And they all start bawling (and the ad comes in so I will stop there) but YEAH. THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL??? The way she's regretful too, the way they're still trying to apologize and make her feel better I'm :(. This is what makes nalu work and it feels like mashima is forgetting that ab his own work... they're both genuinely good and kind to each other... like not to get sidetracked but there has always been goofy fanservice moments but there were also so many wonderful, emotional, complex scenes with them with depth and maturity and I just feel like that's lacking now. So reading this was like getting punched in the face srsly because wow... THIS is the natsu I know and love ugh .....

#fairy tail #natsu dragneel #natsu #lucy heartfilia #nalu #natsu appreciation #pro nalu #lucy heartfilia appreciation #seriously i got so emotional over this #100yq rant #anti 100yq

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nalu-awards · 3 months

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Submissions

Hi all!

This NaLu-centric awards page is dedicated to showcasing writers and artists who continue to keep the fandom alive. With the ending of the original series, it is difficult to maintain the spark of the fandom, even with the ongoing sequel.

The NaLu awards are here to celebrate those engaging with the fandom and those who give fans things to engage with.

Categories will allow both art and fanfiction related to the specific genre. After nominations and voting, one piece of art and fanfiction will be selected as the winners of each category.

Rules:

No self submissions.

No AI-generated work.

No negativity.

The categories include:

Best Angst

Best Fluff

Best Multi-Chapter

Best NSFW

Best Modern AU

Best Non-Modern AU

Best Canon-Verse

We will be taking submissions via ask until March 1st at 11:59pm (EST). If you have a favorite work by a favorite artist or writer, make sure to submit by sending the title and link via ask as well as which category you are nominating for.

Please share and repost!

We can't wait to celebrate NaLu creatives with you!

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xanvasofxords · 2 years

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Natsu Appreciates Lucy So Much

Despite All The Teasing

He Knows Her Abilities

He Thinks She's Amazing

That She Can Protect All

She's A Badass

She's Not Just Smart

She Can Kick Ass As Well

#fairy tail #natsu dragneel #lucy heartfilia #fairy tail nalu #ft nalu #nalu #natsu x lucy #nalu manga moments #nalu moments #nalu supremacy #nalu forever #naluforever #pro nalu #pronalu

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missdeepend · 7 hours

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So we all know how the river beside Lucy's home has plenty of bridges to cross over right?

Do you all think that when Natsu sent that cherry blossom down the river that he also took the time to break all those bridges so it wouldn't stop.

#fairy tail anime #fairy tail manga #fairy tail #lucy heartifilla #natsu dragneel #natsu dragon slayer #fairy tail nalu #nalu #nalu fairytail #natsu x lucy #pro nalu #anime #fairy tail characters

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lucyheartfiliqx · 3 months

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When do we get this meme trio back Mashima I miss them

#nalu #fairy tail #fairy tail nalu #nalu fairytail #pro nalu #ft nalu #nalu fanart #nalu fluff #lucy heartfilia #natsu dragneel #gray fullbuster

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nanatsulucy · 3 months

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Natsu charges with Lucy

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beargyufairy · 3 months

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Home

#nalu headcanon #fairy tail #lucy heartfilia #natsu dragneel #nalu #natsu x lucy #writers on tumblr #artists on tumblr #lucy x natsu #ft nalu #nalu fairytail #pro nalu #this is them #just kiss already #home is where you are

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patentedsun · 19 days

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Rapid fire Fairy Tail rewatch thoughts. May or May not expand upon each point later on.

THIS IS LONG AS HELL BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN TO SHUT UP.

for reference, I've reached tartaros so far. I am aware of the canon happenings after that tho.

The female cast is so good idc what anyone says obviously the fanservice is awful BUT I will say, in the earlier arcs, it actually felt decently balanced because of Gray's whole stripping shtick + Natsu's cunty vest wasn't particularly modest either LOL.

Erza is such a wonderful character. I've seen comments that she goes downhill like 100yq onwards but. Um. 100yq characterisation.... that's a whole post of its own.

I never expected to like Lucy so much. idc that it takes her like 200 episodes to win a fight solo because when she FINALLY DOES IT WAS THE BEST MOMENT OF THE SERIES BY FAR. characters who's defining traits r kindness and compassion <33

Interesting how Lucy is the traditional shounen protag (underdog, skills develop overtime) because the rest of team Natsu sans Wendy were all like ... already kinda OP established mages even at the beginning.

I know there are debates ab who really is the protag and imo the narrative skews towards Natsu more BUT. it's bizarre how unexplored he is for a main character. Like yes he is my favourite character other than Lucy but his inner psyche is barely explored it's so weird. He doesn't really have a character arc either??? I'll expand on this more once I finish post tartaros (lolll not looking forward to that) and once again it seems like he's completely regressed from what I've seen of 100yq.

I fucking love all the ships.

I don't agree with comments that Natsu can't be traditionally romantic. Like, I definitely don't think he would ever have the natural inclination to be that way as a part of his character on its own. BUT considering iconic rainbow sakura moment I fully believe he would do whatever it is that would make Lucy happy. And if that includes red roses and candlelit dinners he would absolutely try his best.

Nalu moments r seriously. so good.

I totally see why Juvia stans don't like gruvia. But unfortunately I like them. And I've slightly rewritten them in my head so that juvia doesn't get completely flanderized LOL.

the Natsu Erza Gray sibling relationship goes soooo hard.

Just in general there's something beautiful about the way Fairy Tail handles it's numerous platonic and romantic relationships. Nothing feels secondary yk. Everything is given its due time (except maybe NALU goddammit).

I LOVE THAT FEMALE CHARACTERS HAVE DEEP COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPS IRRELEVANT TO THE MALE CAST. Lucy and Levy, Lucy and Yukino, whatever combination between Erza Lucy Wendy, Lucy Flare, Wendy Shelia, Wendy Carla etc

Even when the relationship involves a man in some kind of way like eg Lucy Cana or Erza Kagura it's still not like... in a bad way. The friendship itself is still there, it's just that the inciting incident tends to involve a dude.

Speaking of Lucy having so many deep female friendships is a big reason why I like Nalu so much lol. Like I literally do not care ab ships in media but fairy tail.... just has that something...

Love how often everyone changes outfits.

This show desperately needed a mini arc somewhere with just Natsu Lucy Happy going on a low stake job, where Natsu actually opens up ab his emotions and his relationship with Igneel.

Needed more Natsu and Igneel flashbacks in general.

Wendy triple combo abandonment issues are not talked ab enough holy shit. Grandeeny, Mystogan and then her entire guild???!

Lucy's relationship with her dad was objectively so well written. I skipped starry skies arc sorry the pacing was destroying me so I can't speak on that. But everything else was just BEAUTIFUL.

The fact that she returns to him just to tell at him. The fact that he comes to her with money problems and she STILL stands her ground. The fact that it's HIM who has to better himself and earn HER forgiveness.

Even after it seems like they're on ok terms, Lucy mentions in tenrou that they don't keep in contact, which is soo... realistic...

and then his death... Shout-out to Natsu who actually is emotionally quite mature (as the author himself seems to have forgotten) and dealt with it wonderfully. He gave Lucy her space, he let her vent, he stopped Happy from interfering too much. + Lucy being conflicted ab it and clearly grieving what could have been instead of what was. sighhh. .

idc ab no deaths but I do wish they didn't do fake out deaths as often. Because when actual loss sticks, it's done super well imo. Ultear, Aquarius, I haven't hit this part yet but Igneel... (yes I'm ignoring 100yq)

the episodic fillers r INCREDIBLE.

Rogue and Frosch are so special to me.

Wish they expanded on Jellal and Meredy's relationship a bit more it seems quite wholesome.

I love Virgo.

Really hate the muted colours Ft2014 onwards, but I do like that Lucy's hair became blonde and not yellow.

Pacing 2014 onwards was GOD AWFUL. I WAS SO SAD because I think the story beats in eclipse arc is actually super good but it was DRAGGED OUT SO MUCH nothing had the impact it should've.

Snow fairy, FT, Masayume chasing you will never be forgotten.

Lucy underutilizes Gemini so much it drives me mad. They were terrifying under Angel so like... cmon...

idc what anyone says GMG and edolas were top tier.

Edolas Natsu X Edolas Lucy... yes

objectively speaking gajeel is a top tier character too

Someone pointed out that Natsu didn't reallyyy hang out with anyone other than Happy pre canon and it changed my life. Every time I notice him and Lucy casually hanging out now I start screaming.

HAPPY IS SUCH A GOOD CHARACTER IDC. His edolas character arc was incredible, his relationship with Lucy is just as (if not more) fleshed out as his one with Natsu and that's part of what makes them such a great trio.

Whenever he goes LUUSSHIEEE . my heart ...

OST top tier no notes

the writing was actually so tight up until GMG part 2

I generally don't care ab the powerscaling issues but laxus v jura... no.

The anime kinda fucks up his face a lot but manga Natsu was genuinely soooo adorable in every single panel (once again IGNORING 100YQ).

Wendy also great character arc.

Sting's whole design is SO GOOD and ten years too early. the fur lined vest, the crop top, the one dangly earring, the scar, the loose fitting pants, good God now that's a Look.

Seriously I love Nalu so much...

That's all for now folks. If you want me to expand upon anything just lmk bec believe it or not all of this is a summary.

#fairy tail #natsu #natsu dragneel #natsu appreciation #lucy heartfilia #nalu #pro nalu #seriously i can write an essay ab each of these points #lucy heartfilia appreciation

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knowledgevariabledarcy · 19 days

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xanvasofxords · 2 years

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Natsu, Lucy & The People Around

Remake(updated) of a wonderful post. Unfortunately they've deleted their blog so I couldn't link the main post, instead I'll just link the one I came across with. The original post was probably made prior to the final arc started, judging from the panels used. I'll be adding a lot to this. Let's dive in!

Natsu and Lucy are often called out for being more than best friends by people around them. Their strong connection has always been a highlight, regardless of friends and foes. It's completely natural at this point, it's not just about teasing for fun but what those people interprete Natsu and Lucy's actions towards each other as, what they perceive their connection to be.

The physical aspect of Natsu and Lucy's relationship has earned them the most teasing. Both have showcased clear attraction for each other, with Natsu expressing his desires with actions more often and Lucy being timid about it.

The emotional aspect is heavier though.

They're the centre of each other's attention. Ranging from the weirdest things on earth to his biggest accomplishments, Natsu wants Lucy to know everything about him. He'd bring her greasy food, a frog from Edolas, act like a child while showing her a dragon statue. Uproot an entire tree and flow it down the stream in front of her house. He'd remember the day she joined the guild, remember her favorite color, food and the names of her each spirit and the number of keys she has. In danger his first instinct is to quickly stand before her and make sure she's safe.

Lucy is no different. In any situation Natsu is her top priority. She'd risk her life and push herself to her limit to keep him safe, hold him back from doing anything reckless. She'd rush to catch him when he falls, carry him to the safety forgetting about all other people and all other things.

If one is in pain, the other notices first. Whenever Lucy feels down, Natsu instantly calms her down. Whether it's Lucy doubting herself, feeling sad or scared of anything, crying in pain for loss of someone, Natsu is always there for her. Vice-versa. when Igneel returns, Lucy notices Natsu's distress first. When he worries himself after his sudden transformation against Animus, it's Lucy who comforts him.

They hang out with each other all the time with Natsu openly stating that he loves Lucy's smell and her house. Lucy adores his company too, feels obligated to do jobs with him. They both lean towards each other a lot.

There's a lot of eye-contact and physical contact between Natsu and Lucy, regardless of place. To the point where they can't distinguish between casual talk and flirtation. Looking at each other with flirty eyes, Natsu resting his arm above Lucy's shoulder, laying his head on her lap while nauseous or the other way around, holding her hand to drag her with him to anywhere, warm forehead touches are their language.

They take care of each other outside of physically protecting them, in more than one way. If one is sick, the other sits at their bedside to look after them. Natsu gets Lucy something interesting to write for her story, he picks up jobs on time so her rent isn't due. He shows her stars to make her happy. Lucy lets Natsu sleep in her bed, she takes care of the scarf he cherishes so much, she treats him to meals often and shares her own.

Lucy mirrors Natsu's actions from time to time. She often acts like him. Does soap surfing, draws on his face the way he draws on hers, teases him. She uses his catchphrase too.

All of this doesn't simply go unnoticed by other people, especially those who are close to Natsu and Lucy. They know both of them inside out, hence their remarks are sometimes indication towards what isn't explicitly exposed to us readers.

Starting off with Natsu's family :

Happy and Zeref

Happy has teased Lucy about Loke and Gray (filler), and Natsu about Lisanna (filler) before. When Loke confessed his feelings for Lucy during the Bixlow fight, Happy teased them. I think it's pretty natural, as well as when Gray followed Lucy home to make sure her safety and Happy said he liked Lucy.

In the childhood flashback, Lisanna was pretty vocal about her feelings, that's why her and Natsu were teased by little Happy.

However, he never continued them.

Interesting thing to note that, Happy can differentiate between romantic love and platonic love. He has only ever teased people about their possible love interests. He never joked about Natsu and Erza, despite knowing how close they are, yet he made fun of her and Jellal's almost kiss.

Back to Natsu and Lucy! From some unknown point in the story, Happy only called out Natsu and Lucy for liking each other. Whether it's the physical or the emotional side, Happy never missed to point out anything. In the 100yq, when Natsu and Lucy find themselves into a compromising position again, Happy remarks about how it's not the first time.

Happy's viewpoint matters because not only he's Natsu's best buddy, but also he's very close to Lucy, individually. He has spent a fair share of time with her without Natsu being involved, hence his take on their relationship is significant.

Next is Zeref.

Whilst mentioning the people who are close to Natsu, Zeref emphasized on Lucy the most, even more than Happy who has spent all his life with Natsu. As a matter of fact it was roughly only two years since Natsu and Lucy had met, yet she was said to have already made a great impact on Natsu's upbringing.

At that point, Zeref was aware of everything revolving Natsu since it was one of his battle strategies. Intelligence of the enemy, is what he mentioned to Gray. His comment about Lucy wasn't made out of nowhere, in fact it was what he perceived after his study about Natsu.

I don't need to explain why Zeref's point of view matters. He's Natsu's brother and the one who had created him all those years ago and handed him over to Igneel.

Teammates

Erza once remarked that Natsu can always be found in Lucy's apartment. During the christmas party at Lucy's place, when Lucy got all drunk and flirty with Natsu, Erza paralleled them with the other two canon ships and referred to them as a couple.

In Dragon Cry movie, Natsu asked Lucy how he looked like to her all the while being mere inches apart from her face, Wendy assumed that the two were having romance.

Their outlook matters a lot. Besides each other and Happy, Gray, Erza, Wendy are the closest to Natsu and Lucy. Their perception on the topic is one of the most reliable ones.

The Strauss Sisters

Although Mirajane thinking that Natsu and Lucy were dating was for the tease since the next time she guesses the same for Gray and Lucy, she definitely approves the idea of them together.

In earlier days, she got hold of the keys to Lucy's apartment and gave them to Natsu because he loves spending his time at Lucy's. When asked about who the guys wanted to peek on in onsen, Mirajane assumed that Natsu had been there for Lucy. In response to Lucy's denial, she reminded her of the times Natsu had seen her naked.

Now, Lisanna. The most important among the two.

After only a few days of Lisanna's return, even though she didn't get to know Lucy properly, she quickly realised that Lucy is an integral part of Natsu's life. Even in that short amount of time, Natsu and Lucy's strong bond was visible to her.

Lisanna telling Happy to stick by Natsu's side would make more sense, since Happy is Natsu's best friend and she's closer to him than Lucy. But Lisanna chose to tell Lucy only, to stay close to Natsu instead of mentioning all.

Her perspective does hold importance, she was once very close to Natsu. She might not have gotten much time after her return, however she still knows him more than any average guildmate and her judgement about Lucy was made on that basis.

Guildmates and Friends

Natsu became attached to Lucy within a very short time. She had a great impact on his life from a very early point on. Levy's statement further added to that claim. It might not have been said to imply something romantic between them, it still served the purpose of gradual development.

While Cana teased Lucy about Natsu groping her, she brought up the physical aspect of Natsu and Lucy's relationship. Then in 100yq, she also tries to provoke Lucy to make a move on Natsu. With that, she implies that Natsu and Lucy are more than just friends.

Juvia being the love-struck girl she is, imagined Natsu and Lucy as lovers and they were paralled with two other canon ships from her point of view. In 100yq, she mentions Touka as Lucy's love rival, depicting Lucy's romantic feelings for Natsu. Even Gajeel hinted at Natsu having a crush on Lucy, since he had liked Anna back then.

Asuka also thought that Natsu and Lucy were dating each other and their bond was similar to her parents'. It only server to prove that there is more to Natsu and Lucy's relationship than plain friendship.

Evergreen as well as Brandish commented about Lucy being in love with Natsu. Porlyusica also opted for Lucy to warm up Natsu's body, instead of simply asking anyone else.

All of these people clearly understand what Natsu and Lucy are to each other, and what they see between the two is more often than not deemed as outright romantic by the same people.

Virgo and Aquarius, both have witnessed Lucy's bond with Natsu grow gradually since the beginning. Virgo assumed the two were a couple and brought matching dresses for them. Whilst in 100yq, Aquarius emphasized on Natsu's significance in Lucy's life to bring her back to her senses.

Edolas-Lucy naturally assumed that the earthland counter-parts are also romantically involved.

Overall, Natsu and Lucy as a couple have all the support from their near and dear ones. Natsu's family, his best friend, Lucy's spirits and her edo-counterpart, their teammates and friends, little Asuka- almost all of them agree on one thing and that is : there's a romantic tension between Natsu and Lucy, and it would be totally natural for them to end up together.

The enemies too have talked about that :

The common point of view is one type of confirmation to us readers, that there's more to what we're told about Natsu and Lucy's bond.

#fairy tail #natsu dragneel #lucy heartfilia #nalu #fairy tail nalu #ft nalu #natsu x lucy #fairy tail 100 years quest #nalu analysis #pronalu #pro nalu

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