In the midst of his preparations for battle, Natsu is interrupted by zeref, the black wizard. Unsure of what to do, he asks for a little space. . He tells everyone to stay away from the battle, and then proceeds to explain that he is only doing this because he cannot destroy him. He says that the only reason the battle is happening is because he could not destroy igneel, who left him the magic of his dying breath. He explains that it took him ten months to release the power, and that once it was used up, it was gone for good. After all this time, . , he says, who knew that his wish would finally be granted.