Maybe it's an ancient and powerful dragon that has been in hiding for a long time. This dragon decides to raise Natsu for some prophecy - related reasons. It could be that the dragon believes Natsu is the key to saving the dragon or human world from a great danger.
There's also a possibility that it's a dragon that has a grudge against Igneel, Natsu's original dragon father figure. So it raises Natsu to either corrupt him or use him against Igneel's will. This would create a lot of drama and conflict in the fanfiction.
One possible plotline could be Natsu developing unique magical abilities different from his canon ones due to being raised by another dragon. Maybe he has a different way of controlling fire or even some new elemental powers.
It could be a water - based dragon. In that case, Natsu might have some water - related magic in addition to his fire magic. This would make him a very unique character as he would be able to combine two opposing elements in a way that no one else in the Fairy Tail guild could.
Maybe it's another dragon, a malevolent one, who sees the female dragon's act of raising a human as an abomination. He decides to target Natsu to prove a point or to gain power over the female dragon. The malevolent dragon could try to undermine Natsu at every turn, creating numerous challenges for him.
One possible plot could be that Natsu, while being raised by the female dragon, learns unique dragon magic that is different from what he would have learned otherwise. He might develop a special bond with the dragon, like a mother - son relationship, and the story could follow his adventures as he uses the skills taught by the dragon to protect the dragon's lair or the surrounding area from threats.
One possible plot could be that Natsu is raised by a dragon other than Igneel. This new dragon might have different values and teachings. For example, if it was a more reclusive dragon, Natsu might be less outgoing and more reserved compared to his canon self. The dragon could also teach Natsu different types of magic, which would change the way he fights and interacts with others in the Fairy Tail guild.
Maybe an ancient dragon that has been awakened from its slumber and views Natsu as an intruder in the dragon world. Since Natsu is a new - made dragon, this old dragon might try to drive him out or even harm him.
Maybe there are other dragon hunters in the story. These hunters see Natsu's pet dragon as a valuable trophy. They don't care about the bond between Natsu and the dragon. They just want to prove their skills by taking down such a powerful creature. So they keep chasing Natsu and his dragon throughout the fanfiction.
He might be more in tune with nature. Since dragons are often associated with nature, Natsu could have a deeper respect and understanding of the natural world around him, showing more kindness to animals and plants.
There could be a female dragon named Ignis who is very fiery and passionate, always trying to be the closest to Natsu. Another could be a more gentle dragon named Aqua, who has water - based powers and uses her calm nature to balance out the more intense dragons in the harem.
One of the main characters could be Happy, Natsu's loyal flying cat companion. Happy would likely be by Natsu's side during his retirement, still providing his comical relief and support. Another character could be Lucy. She might be concerned about Natsu's retirement decision and try to understand his reasons, or she could also be retiring from her own magical adventures and join Natsu in his new peaceful life.