Natsu Dragneel
Also known as: Salamander, E.N.D.
Fairy Tail's fire Dragon Slayer, raised by the dragon Igneel and constitutionally incapable of abandoning a guildmate. Motion-sick on every vehicle and unstoppable in every brawl, he burns through enemies on the fuel of pure friendship — literally, sometimes.
Popular Natsu Dragneel Ships
Natsu Dragneel/Lucy Heartfilia
13k works
The dragon slayer dragged the runaway heiress into Fairy Tail in the series' first chapter, and every arc since has reinforced that Natsu will tear apart the future itself when Lucy is hurt. Hiro Mashima's endless almost-moments keep the guild's flagship couple perpetually one step from canon.
Gray Fullbuster/Natsu Dragneel
5k works
Fire and ice have been brawling since childhood, freezing mid-fight whenever Erza glares, then fighting back to back whenever the guild is threatened. Their END-versus-devil-slayer collision course in the final war gave the old rivalry a genuinely operatic stake.
Common Tropes in Natsu Dragneel Fanfiction
Natsu Dragneel · Rivals to Lovers
45k works
Two competitors locked in an ongoing rivalry — athletic, academic, professional, or magical — gradually realize their obsession with beating each other has curdled into something much softer. Unlike enemies, rivals usually respect each other from the start.
Natsu Dragneel · Humor
400k works
Fic written to make you laugh: crack premises played straight, group-chat chaos, banter-driven romcoms, and comedies of errors starring characters canon treats with deadly seriousness. One of AO3's biggest tags for good reason.
Other Fairy Tail Characters
Lucy Heartfilia
10k works
A runaway heiress and Celestial Spirit mage who joined Fairy Tail for adventure and got a family that routinely destroys towns. Her contracts with her spirits are friendships, not tools, and her unwritten novel quietly narrates the whole guild's story.
Gray Fullbuster
7k works
An ice-make mage with a compulsive stripping habit and a childhood buried under Deliora's rampage and his master Ur's sacrifice. His demon-slayer inheritance and his decade of not-noticing Juvia give writers angst and comedy in equal measure.
Erza Scarlet
7k works
Titania, queen of the fairies, a requip mage with a warehouse of armor and a slave-tower childhood she survived alongside Jellal. She disciplines the guild with terror, eats strawberry cake with reverence, and headlines the series' most star-crossed romance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Natsu Dragneel?
Natsu Dragneel appears in 11k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Fairy Tail fandom. You can browse all Natsu Dragneel fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Natsu Dragneel ships?
The most popular Natsu Dragneel ships include Natsu Dragneel/Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster/Natsu Dragneel. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Natsu Dragneel fanfiction?
Common tropes in Natsu Dragneel fanfiction include Rivals to Lovers, Humor. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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