User blog comment:FairyRaven/Fairy Tail Chapter 331: Natsu's Strategy, Review and Commentary/@comment-115.133.207.62-20130517115952/@comment-1776824-20130517120803

Probably the biggest defining moment of character change in Natsu was his new attitude regarding fear after being defeated by Gildarts. However, he isn't "afraid" of Future Rogue, nor is he "afraid" of the Dragons. He's just using his head; a bit off-tradition, but he still does it from time-to-time.