The setting is in Willy's room in the apartments. Everyone was sitting in the living room watching a certain movie via a movie lacrima.
"Will you love me, Derek? Until the day I die?"
"No, much longer Odette. Much longer."
Then as they gazed into each other's eyes, Odette and Derek slowly closed in until their lips met in a tender and loving kiss as the end credits started to roll in. Lucy then sighed happily.
"Aww! That was such a good movie!" she said.
"I know," agreed Mira. "It really tugged on the heartstrings, didn't it?"
"Yeah! That movie was freaking manly!" yelled Elfman was passion.
Erza then sniffed her eyes flooding with tears of joy. "Yes... There was so much passion... and so much love... It moves me to tears!"
"Oh Erza, you've always been a sucker for these kinds of movies," giggled Levy. "But I agree with you."
"And wasn't it romantic when Derek promised Odette everlasting love?" gushed Juvia her eyes practically hearts. "It makes me wish that my beloved Gray would do the same for me!"
"Yeah. It makes me wish that a guy would do that for me too," said Wendy.
Gajeel, however, wasn't as thrilled. "Yeah, yeah. Whatever. I say it was a little so sappy for me," he scoffed.
"I kinda agree with Gajeel on this one," agreed Gray. "These kinds movies aren't exactly my cup of tea."
"Oh come on, you two. You two could at least lighten up a little," said Levy. "Besides, we know both of you are lying. You liked that movie and you both know it."
"And what makes you so sure?" quizzed Gray.
"For one thing, both of you looked pretty pumped when Derek was fighting the Great Animal," said Lucy smirking.
"And you both were about to cry when Odette seemed to die," added Erza smiling. "There's no shame in liking the movie, you know."
Gajeel and Gray then blushed bright pink and looked away not saying another word.
Lisanna then turned to Natsu. "Hey, Natsu. Did you like the movie too?"
Natsu didn't answer. At first, Lisanna was confused, but she then along with everyone else heard the sound of snoring. Then they all saw that the fire dragon was fast asleep.
"What the...?! He's asleep?!" exclaimed Lucy. "I know that he's simple-minded, but come on!"
"Hey! Coal for brains! Wake up!" snapped Gray as he gave Natsu a hard smack to his head causing him to wake up with a start.
"Huh? What's going on here?" mumbled Natsu who was half asleep. "Weren't we watching the movie? The serpent king or something."
"Not even close, you moron!" Gray yelled indignantly. "It's called The Swan Princess!"
"Geez Salamander. I knew you were dumb, but this really takes the cake," sighed Gajeel.
"What'd you say Iron Boy?!" Natsu growled. "You looking for a fight?!"
As the others went on complaining to Natsu while trying to prevent from getting into an all-out brawl with the other boys, Mira then spoke to Willy. "Hey, Willy? What did you think? Did you like The Swan Princess."
"Well... The story was incredible and the way it wrapped up went very well," said Willy. "The characters were memorable and the bond between Odette and Derek was very strong and very romantic. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I liked it."
Mira giggled. "I see. Never knew that you were a movie critique, Willy."
"No. I'm just a sucker for romance," Willy smiled.
"Hey Willy, can I ask you something?" asked Mira.
"Yeah. What's up, Mira?"
Mira then paused then she spoke.
"If I was in the same position as Odette was, you would save me, right? I mean you wouldn't just leave me there, right?
Willy stared at Mira in surprise as his cheeks flushed a little. "Well... um... I... uh..."
But then they were interrupted.
"Hey, you guys, I think we should wrap this up," said Lucy. "The landlady said we could throw this little party of ours, but it was only for a couple of hours."
"Then it would be best if we take our leave then," said Erza. "Let's go, everyone. It's getting late anyway."
As everyone began to leave the room, Lisana and Elfman looked back.
"Hey Sis, you coming?" wondered Elfman.
Mira looked back towards Willy who still wanted to tell her what he wanted to say, but Mira shook her head.
"It's okay. You better get going," he said. "I don't want you to get in trouble by the landlady."
Willy was a bit disappointed but he knew that Mira was right. "OK. I'll...see you tomorrow," he said trying not to show his disappointment.
And with that, everyone left going home leaving Willy by himself. He then cleaned up the mess making sure everything was tidy. After he was done with that and after bathing and brushing his teeth, he laid in his bed thinking about what Mira said.
"I wish I would have given Mira an answer," he thought. "I mean I would have loved to tell her yes. But I was too shy to tell her."
He then looked towards his window staring up into the starry filled sky and the shining yellow moon.
Back with Mira, she was sitting in her room in Fairy Hills gazing out at the very same night sky also deep in thought about what she asked Willy.
"Man... I wish Lucy hadn't interrupted. I really wanted to hear what Willy had to say," she sighed. "Then again if I don't know if it was a good idea for him to say anything with all our friends around." She then giggled. "I guess I'm more of a romantic than I thought. I mean... if he was Derek and I was Odette like in that movie, I'd wait for him forever. I wonder if he feels the same way?"
Mira then closed her eyes as she began to sing.
If I could know for sure
I'd run to him today
And somehow I know he'd feel the same for me
Willy, you and I were meant to be
Far longer than forever
You're always in my heart
You've always have been there for me
Though we feel far apart.
Willy had now gotten up from his bed and had walked over to the window. As he opened it, he began to sing to himself too.
Far longer than forever
As constant as a star
I close my eyes and I am where you are
As he sings, Willy holds the necklace that his mother had given to in his hand closing it gently and hugging it to his chest.
We now see the rising sun hovering over the mountain looming over Magnolia.
As sure as the dawn brings the sunrise
We've an unshakable bond
As the camera pans upwards, we eventually see the stars which the camera zooms past until we see the Earth. The Earth spins around and around until we suddenly zoom down towards the Earth back to where Willy is.
Love that will last for a lifetime and beyond
We now see a split screen of Willy and Mira both of which are singing while reaching out towards the sky
Far longer than forever (Far longer than forever)
I swear that I'll be true (I swear that I'll be true)
The two are then seen standing back to back against each other in another shot the camera circling around them.
I'd make an everlasting vow to pledge my love to you
The two are then seen in their respective rooms dancing absently without any reason as they continue to sing.
Far longer than forever
Like no love ever known
And with my love you'll never be alone
Willy has then stopped dancing and stands there in the middle of his room singing still.
Far longer than forever
Mira is still staring at the sky about to shut her window.
Much stronger than forever
Back in his room, Willy takes one last look outside of his window as he finishes.
And with my love, you'll never be alone
Willy suddenly heard a knock on the wall. Then he heard Lucy's voice from behind it.
"Willy? Is that you singing in there?" she demanded.
Willy jumped. "Um...no Lucy! I was just... listening to some music is all!" he said.
"Okay. But could you keep it down please?" Lucy went on. "I'm trying to sleep, here."
"Sorry about that," Willy spoke blushing. "I'll go to sleep right now, Lucy. Night."
"Night Willy."
Then Willy went to bed now feeling more embarrassed and yet somewhat giddy.
Love can be a strange thing, but one thing is that eventually, it becomes a strong bond that lasts far longer than forever.
AN: The song the two of them sang was Far Longer Than Forever from The Swan Princess.
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