Zeref then pierces Natsu through the chest telling the downed Natsu that Makarov was already dead and bids his crying defeated brother farewell. When Natsu died, Zeref felt really upset and pledged to revive him no matter what. Back at Fairy Tail, Zeref notes on how he struggled in his entire life with his curse and how could never truly be allowed happiness or forgiveness for his vile crimes. When Natsu remarked on how easy it was to get his attention, Zeref stated he wanted to see Natsu as soon as possible. 7 years ago. Natsu's search for Zeref caused him to seriously burn alive any enemy soldier who stood in his way as he focused solely on locating his brother and soon deduced he was at the guild hall. Natsu was confused at Zeref's behavior and was shocked to find out that he was Zeref. As this was happening, Natsu and his friends wake up in a new location and begin traveling back to Fairy Tail to help Mavis. When Mavis tells Fairy Tail her past with Zeref, the latter mentions to wanting see his brother in the flashback. Pleased by this display, Zeref thanked those who made it possible for him to finally die with those being Igneel, Anna, Layla, Mavis and his dear younger brother Natsu who hits him with a powerful attack. As they battle, the two argue over the other's actions and who was really correct in obtaining their goals before deciding to end it once and for all with powerful attacks. Zeref states that Gray would die from the use and it would be in vain as the ice will melt one day and he would be released but Gray states by that time peace would've return and its his guild's victory. (END, イーエヌディー, Ī Enu Dī). Mavis asks then why was he afraid of Acnologia if that was the case as Zeref states even though he is not capable of dying his power is still no match for the Dragon King and if the latter had his way Mavis and Zeref will be the only people left doomed to be Acnologia's play things for eternity. When questioned about this, Larcade gives the gathered mages his full name and his status as Zeref's "son". He also wears a pendant, where he keeps a childhood picture of Natsu and himself. Series. It was because of Zeref sending Natsu to the future that Natsu and the other dragon slayers saved Magnolia from Edolas. Zeref took care of Natsu but latter was too rambunctious for him to handle as no matter what Zeref did Natsu didn't want to learn to read or write. This coincides with Zeref's initial plan to have his younger brother become powerful enough to destroy him. Natsu is soon taken away by Brandish while Invel forces Gray and Juvia to fight to the death. There are fourteen people who are (partially or fully) aware of the family's relation and the true identity of E.N.D. Mavis states she has away to end that eternity as Zeref states his own way Neo Eclipse which will allow to travel back to his time as mortal and reset time. When Zeref was cursed by Ankhseram and then killed everyone around him with his newfound, unwanted Curse of Contradiction, Zeref wished to die and wandered around, creating the Etherious in the hopes that they would kill him, but instead turned to reviving his dead brother, having preserved his body, as an Etherious, thus fulfilling his goal of bringing his brother back and creating something that could kill him: E.N.D. Amused Zeref tells Gray that he will lose his friend either way if he dies or if Gray dies but he is told there is another way to defeat Zeref without killing him before using a powerful spell called Iced Shell which he combines with a lost type of magic which will erase the existence and memories of the caster from those who know them. Fairy Tail Couples Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. Taking advantage of this, Zeref decides to reveal his true goal which be to use the Neo Eclipse a gate that is neither past or present. The four friends soon make their way to the guild talking about what they intend to do before Natsu suddenly disappears. As this happens, Zeref notes of strange magic presence before being teleported to Fairy Tail by one of his shield of Spriggan, Irene Belserion placing him in the same area as Fairy Heart (Mavis). Image size . When Zeref subdued Makarov Dreyar, he admitted he was grateful to the elderly mage and thanked him for raising Natsu. please help me! Mavis begs him not to destroy the world they met in but he tells her that it will be one where her life wasn't ruined because of him just as finishes taking the magic from leaving her unconscious but is caught by Natsu. As the battle between Zeref and Natsu comes a close, Natsu unleashed the last bit of Igneel's power within him. Larcade states he wished to finally meet his uncle as it appears Zeref holds him in higher regard than him his own son which he deems unforgivable, showing that he harbors jealously towards Natsu. Natsu reunited with Lucy and soon began to track down the rest of their friends to reform Fairy Tail. Relevance. This likely explains why Natsu didn't recognize Zeref on Tenrou Island or his recalling Wendy's name in their meeting. 's board "Natsu and Zeref (brothers)", followed by 1732 people on Pinterest. Ah yes here we go We see this in the backstory chapter, where Zeref explains it. Natsu soon meets up with his friends (who just witnessed his book disappear) and they congratulate him on his victory and he tells them of Mavis' (assumed) passing but tells them it probably what she wanted. Meanwhile, Natsu is running through Magnolia telling Lucy, Gray went to Zeref's location. What are the odds that Natsu is Zeref's son, which is why Zeref believes that he is the only one that can defeat him? YOUR PROBABLY JUST MADE THAT UP AND PUT SOME FAKE MEMORIES IN NATSU'S MIND!" Natsu and his group soon meet Brandish and shrunken Dimaria who expresses her fear of Natsu as he states his lack recollection on the beating he gave her. Infuriated at this display, Natsu shouts at Zeref to stop this as Zeref tells Natsu to continue their fight while a spectating Larcade breaks down. After organizing his army, Zeref internally announced his intentions to crush his younger brother and former lover. Zeref muses out an apology to his brother for what is about to occur. Natsu growled. Natsu really doesn't know what to do with this information, and was going to strike down Zeref anyway. Having accomplished his goal, Zeref states he has lost all remaining feelings for her and uses the power to transform himself.