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*sobs dramatically* Second-to-the-last chapter. AND, 14K!!!

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Well, let's get going.

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Chapter Thirty-Nine - Dramatic Celebration

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((Sigh, I'm not used to this part, which no longer has the progress of the twenty-five day trial...))

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"Come on, Erza," Gray smiled at her, "Everyone's waiting for you outside. We were waiting."

"Really?"

"Yeah, everyone," he held his hand out, offering her to come with him, and she gladly took it. He pushed the doors, and when everyone saw Erza, they rejoiced.

"Erza!" Natsu and Lucy screamed.

"Erza-san!" Wendy and Juvia smiled.

"You're alive!" Laxus and Jade grinned.

Everyone cheered, and some even cried at her return. She felt happy, and relieved to see everyone safe. She felt like, this was the thing she wanted that she got. Happiness.

"Y-You're alive..." Makarov dropped his bottle of booze and ran to her before hugging her, "Erza! You're alive!"

"Yes, I am, Master. Yes, I am."

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December 22nd - Rejoice!
2:57 pm

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"So, how was it when I was asleep? What happened?" Erza asked Lucy as she ate her favorite strawberry cake.

"It was horrible," Lucy groaned, "Two weeks after the trial, Francinna came to us, soaking wet in saltwater. That was when we knew that everyone would be saved! Then, a week after, Jellal woke up. Another week after, Juvia was alive, and you don't know how long Lyon prayed to Mavis for her. It took Jade a month to wake up, because she used every bit of her magic power, not leaving a single bit behind. And, a day after that, Gray finally woke up and watched over you for one month, never leaving unless he had needs to take care of."

"How about the Rascigoo brothers?"

"Unfortunately, when Master asked the search team to look for them, they weren't found," she sighed, "It was really upsetting, and when Gray found about it, he began regretting a lot of things. I guess, Sycarto really meant what he said. He really died with his brother."

"That's tragic," she put her hand on her forehead, "If we only had the chance to save them... darn it."

After an hour, they discovered that Francinna had left with the police, having herself handed over. Erza gave her gratitude to her with a smile, and she gladly accepted it. Then, Mirajane came back from the Council with Makarov, holding a letter that had some fancy symbols on it.

"What's that, Master?" Erza walked over to Makarov.

"Well... why don't you gather everyone up like the old days?" he smiled, patting her back with his extended hand.

"Gladly."

When everyone was gathered, Makarov took a magic microphone and cleared his throat. The three S-Class mages stood behind him, silently wishing that Gildarts was there to not make them terrified of whatever writing the letter from the Council had.

"Greetings, Fairy Tail mages! We would like to invite you to a special party on the 25th of December to commemorate our victory against Eras Scarlet and his dark guild, Tornado Requiem! Once again, the celebration is in Mercurium, the castle. Kindly wear formal attires, and be at your best! And, this is a special thank-you party for you, Fairy Tail, because you saved all of Fiore, although most of the world has been wiped out.

"Do not worry, for everything regenerates into better ones. The end of thousands of generations shall be the start of a new and better era. Again, satisfy yourselves in our party! Attendance is a must, and these words are from the King himself, who wanted to deliver his immense gratitude to you. Have a pleasant day, Fairy Tail. Sincerely yours, Toma E. Fiore."

Everyone chattered about it. Most of them were thinking about to wear. Lucy was already worried about her money, making Jade and Wendy laugh.

"Silence!" Erza shouted, immediately silencing them all.

"Well... everyone, three days to go until the party!" Makarov said, "Like the King says, be at your best! Remember, don't destroy anything. Now, off you go, brats!"

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December 25th - Party!
9:50 am

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Boom clap

The sound of my heart, the beat goes on and on and on and on and

Boom clap

You make me feel good, come on to me, come on to me---

"ARGH, HELP ME ZIP THIS DRESS, JADE!" Lucy screamed from the dressing room.

"You totally ruined the mood, Lucy," she sighed, "It was a really good song, y'know."

"Well, stop making me jealous with your amazing pop music culture and your fancy jade green dress with several jades on them! Oh, and your hairstyle, which would probably make boys fall in love with you and your cooking!"

"Do you want help or not?"

"...Gomenasai, Jade-sama."

"Good."

When Jade zipped the back of Lucy's pink dress, she smiled at Lucy's appearance, "Heh, I bet Natsu would fall for you when he sees you!"

"Jade, you know that I don't like him," she crossed her arms, "Natsu, with that stupidity, would never like me. Besides, love's not a big deal anyway. So, why bother?"

"I know, you like him."

"I certainly don't."

Jade squinted at her, making her shudder in fear. The woman moved forward before tickling Lucy, yelling, "Stop lying to me!"

Lucy laughed so loud that it reached the men's dressing room. Natsu seemed to notice this faster than anyone, and when he was about to go to the women's dressing room, Laxus pulled him back.

"Nope. You don't just go in the women's dressing room because you heard your best friend laugh," he shook his head, "Besides, a lot of women are there, so you really shouldn't."

"But, I wanna see Lucy in her dress!"

"Do you know how much I want to see Jade in her dress, too? A lot. But, I'm trying to stop myself, you know. No buts."

"BUT---"

"NATSU, I SAID NO FUCKING BUTS."

"...Gomenasai, Laxus-sama..."

He just showed off his smirk.

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Erza stepped out of the other dressing room and into the castle. She smiled, knowing it was her second time being in the castle. Her smile even grew bigger when she found Gray talking with the King and Arcadios, who were thanking him for his help.

"Oh, Erza-san, there you are!" the King waved at her once he saw her. Gray turned around, and his eyes widened with his dropped jaw.

Erza looked splendid, with her grand white gown and her professionally styled hair. She looked like, she was getting married without the veil or the bouquet. She smiled at Gray's attire, which was a simple but formal tuxedo with a black bow, looking like he was also getting married.

"You are wearing matching attires," Arcadios smiled, "Your magnificence is emphasized well."

"Heh, I think so too," Gray offered his hand to Erza, "May I have this dance, Erza?"

She took his hand, smiling, "You may."

"It's quite odd, though," Jade glanced at the dancing couple from a distance before turning to Laxus, "Even though Erza's death was still in the trial because of the time acceleration, there must be some sort of miscalculation in the trial. Maybe, because Tornado Requiem finally succeeded?"

"No," he shook his head, smiling, "No miscalculations."

"Then, tell me, what happened, exactly?"

"A miracle came," he turned to her before offering his hand.

"No. I'm a terrible dancer."

"No, I'm offering you to come and join Fairy Tail."

Her eyes widened. Was she suited for a guild? Gray and the others liked her, so maybe, the others back at Fairy Tail when they were gone would like her too. And, maybe, it was time for a change.

She took his hand, "Gladly."

"Oh, and let's dance."

"I so knew that com---WOAH!"

Oh, maybe, we found love right where we are.

And, maybe, we found love right where we are...

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