Another possibility is that Natsu is forced to leave Fairy Tail forever. There could be an outside force, like a powerful dark guild or a magic - user with a vendetta against Fairy Tail. They might target Natsu and make him a liability to the guild. In order to protect his friends and the guild he loves, he decides to leave so that the danger doesn't follow him back to Fairy Tail.
It could be that Natsu has some sort of falling - out with the members of Fairy Tail. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding during a big mission, and he decides he can't stay any longer. For example, if his actions were misinterpreted and the guild members blamed him for something that wasn't his fault. He might leave to prove his innocence elsewhere.
Gray would be shocked at first. He and Natsu have a long - standing rivalry - but also a deep friendship. He might initially be angry that Natsu would just leave like that, but then he would realize how much he'll miss him. He might also feel a sense of loss for the guild as a whole, since Natsu is such an important part of it.
One possible plot could be that Natsu and Erza leave Fairy Tail due to some kind of internal conflict within the guild. Maybe there are differences in opinions regarding how the guild should be run or what kind of jobs they should take. So they decide to set out on their own journey to find a new purpose.
Well, in fanfiction where Natsu leaves the guild, he could become a sort of lone wolf. He might travel to far - off lands to discover more about his dragon - slayer powers or his past. This could lead to him meeting new and powerful allies or enemies. Without the support of the guild, he would have to rely solely on his own strength and wits. It could also make him a more serious and hardened character, as he no longer has the safety net of his Fairy Tail family.
One possible storyline could be that the OC tries to find Natsu after he leaves Fairy Tail. The OC might have a special bond with Natsu and be determined to bring him back. They could go on a journey where they face various challenges and meet new characters along the way. Another idea is that the OC is actually the reason Natsu leaves Fairy Tail in the first place. Maybe there was a misunderstanding or a conflict between them that led to his departure, and the story could be about how they resolve it.
One possible plot could be that Natsu's nightmare is related to losing his friends. In the nightmare, he might see Fairy Tail being destroyed and his friends being hurt or disappearing. This could lead to him waking up in a panic and then being extra protective of his guildmates in the real world.
One possible reason could be a misunderstanding within the guild. Maybe someone spreads false rumors about Natsu, leading others to believe he's done something wrong. Another reason might be a power struggle. If there are those in Fairy Tail who envy Natsu's strength and popularity, they could plot against him to get him out of the way.
It could be about Natsu having left Fairy Tail for some reason and then reuniting with the guild in a very unexpected way. Maybe he has new powers or a different outlook on life that causes some friction and also some amazing moments of reunion and growth within the guild.
Perhaps Naruto is on a quest to find a way back to his own world. He realizes that staying in Fairy Tail is only delaying his journey. He has a sense of loyalty to his own friends back home like Sasuke and Sakura. So he leaves Fairy Tail, even though he has made some friends there, in order to pursue his ultimate goal of returning to Konoha.
Well, one possibility is that Natsu could join Fairy Tail in a different way than in the original story. Maybe he has some special mission before officially becoming a member. For example, he has to prove his loyalty by helping an elder member with a personal problem.
One possibility could be that Natsu is attacked due to a misunderstanding within the Fairy Tail guild. Maybe a new member misinterprets Natsu's actions as a threat and attacks him in self - defense.