In many 'natsu 4th guild master fanfiction', the theme of change is prominent. The guild will surely change under Natsu's leadership. There's also the theme of responsibility. Natsu has to be responsible for the well - being of the entire guild now. And often, there's a theme of legacy, as he is following in the footsteps of previous guild masters and has to make his mark on the guild's history.
Well, one possible plot could be that Natsu, after some sort of betrayal in Fairy Tail, decides to create his own dark guild. He might gather some disgruntled mages who also feel wronged by the mainstream guilds. Their goal could be to change the magic world's power structure in a more radical way, using darker forms of magic that are usually shunned. For example, they could explore ancient and forbidden magic spells to gain an edge over other guilds.
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 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.
Gray could be one. Since he and Natsu have a long - standing rivalry, Gray might try to bring Natsu back to Fairy Tail. He'd be conflicted between his annoyance with Natsu and his concern for his former guildmate.
In this fanfiction, the characters would have to adapt to a more cutthroat environment. Natsu's friends from Fairy Tail who might join him in the dark guild would struggle with their new identities. They would have to learn to use magic in more aggressive and unorthodox ways. Their moral compasses would be tested as they engage in activities that are considered 'dark' in the magic world. Some might even have a complete character transformation, going from good - natured mages to feared members of the dark guild.
The OC could have accidentally said or done something that made Natsu feel unwanted or unappreciated in Fairy Tail. For example, if the OC is a new member and got more attention than Natsu in a certain situation, it might have bruised his ego and led to his decision to leave.
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.
It could be a group of rogue mages who have a vendetta against Natsu and Erza. They see the two leaving Fairy Tail as an opportunity to attack them when they are more vulnerable outside the protection of the guild.
One possible antagonist could be a dark wizard from a rival guild who is jealous of Natsu's status as an alpha in Fairy Tail. This wizard might try to undermine Natsu's leadership and the guild's reputation.