Fairy Tail (manga)

Fairy Tail (フェアリーテイル) is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima. It is currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine and has been compiled into 58 volumes. It tells the story of Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia and their adventures as members of the magical wizard guild Fairy Tail.

Predator

 * Fukuro

Prey

 * Natsu Dragneel

Scenario
During the Tower of Heaven arc, Natsu and his comrades storm the eponymous Tower of Heaven to rescue their friend Erza. As Natsu ascends, he encounters Fukuro, a strange man or creature with the body of a man and head of an owl. Fukuro opposes Natsu and the two fight.

In chapter 88, Natsu and Fukuro's battle continue. They appear evenly matched until Fukuro launches his missiles at Natsu. The missiles catch Natsu and spin him about, giving him motion sickness. With his "prey" weakened, Fukuro rushes towards Natsu as he falls to ground. Fukuro activates his Capture magic, opening his mouth wide and catches Natsu in it. Utterly disoriented, Natsu is unable to resist as Fukuro swallows him whole. Fukuro grows a tuft of hair similar to Natsu's and utilizes his fire magic, explaining to Natsu's allies that he has absorbed his magic.

Right after Fukuro swallows Natsu, he is challenged by Gray Fullbuster, one of Natsu's comrades. Fukuro attempts to eat him as well, but Gray fends him off and defeats Fukuro, relasing Natsu from his belly.