What REALLY made Zeref put Natsu in Igneel’s care.

Igneel: “So my friends and I are planning to destroy Acnologica.”

Zeref: “Wow, really?”

Igneel:”Yeah so my friends and I are planning to raise orphaned children and teach them magic and then transport ourselves into their bodies and go to the future. Metalicana and the others adopted kids already so I was wondering if you’d let me adopt Na-”

Zeref: “Take him.” (Igneel looks at Zeref in shock)

Igneel: “Really? You’re ok with th-”

Zeref: “The little sh*t’s a pain in my ass! I love him but for f*ck’s sake it literally takes a village to raise this kid! do you know he refuses to learn how to read and write?!”

Igneel:”Well, did you try reverse psycholog-”

Zeref: “Either way he does what he wants! Stay here, I’ll be back in an hour.” (Zeref leaves and comes back with Natsu)“Here! He’s your problem now!” (Zeref leaves and Natsu and Igneel are staring at each other.)

Natsu: “Are you my babysitter?” (Igneel is unsure of what to say.)

Igneel:”Yeah. I am.”