DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL!

A/N: Hello! And welcome to the sequel of "Would You Rather."

More smexiness, teasing, and fluff (like seriously they need to make a category called 'fluff' just me for me lol)! As always I love your feedback! And to know when the teasing is getting torturous (I'm talking to you kisstheskyx and Gh0st's buddy)! Lol!

*sidenote: If you haven't already, check out Erythrozyte, she has a story called "Siren," that we both had similar ideas for our first chapters (Would You Rather).

****Ikigai: (n) a reason for being; the thing that gets you up in the morning (Japanese)****

**Background**

As December approached tensions in the guild were high. They were used to only having to deal with Laxus and Natsu during the winter solstice. This year there were four; Wendy, Gajeel, Laxus, and of course Natsu. Through the years, both of the original guild members, had destroyed sections of the city, eaten their way through store houses of food, hoarded various shiny objects, and in general wreaked havoc. Eventually the Magic Counsel had stepped in to help keep the destruction to a minimum. They provided cells every year from their magic prison, to hold the slayers and repress the destructive magic they wielded. It had come to be a common practice for the cells to be delivered early in December so the guild could add extra runes and protections to keep everyone safe. This year was no different, except instead of the usual two, they had received four.

Lucy found it almost impossible to continue sleeping, the sun was bright and she could see the back of her eyelids, so she decided it was time to get up. She sat up, lifted the blankets so she could swing her legs over the side of the bed, and found herself chained to her seat by a pair of well muscled arms wrapped around her waist.

"Where do you think you're going," asked Natsu as his head nestled into the crook of her neck.

"I was just going to get up for the day," a sleepy smile stretching across her face.

"I'm not ready to let you get up yet though." He ran his tongue down the side of her neck, stopping only when he came to the magical seal that rested between her neck and shoulder. The mark that he made when he claimed her as his mate. He kissed her there.

Lucy's breath hitched in her throat.

"Yes, I think I am going to have to detain you from getting up just a little while longer," he said as he pushed her down into the nest of pillows and blankets that made up the bed, his hand running up her inner thigh.

Eventually they made it to the guild hall, Natsu wanting to peruse the request board for a job for the day after next.

"Hey Lucy! Come over here," called Levy from her usual table. One with a large surface, tucked into a far corner of the hall, with enough space for her massive piles of books.

Lucy waved at the bluenette and made to go over to her friend. Natsu stopped her once again, his hand holding onto hers. He spun her back into his arms. He kissed her, chaste compared to what he had done when he wouldn't let her out of bed.

"Be safe," he whispered against her lips as he released her.

"Natsu, you goofball. Its just Levy," she scolded him, a soft smile on her face. She made her way over to the solid script mage while Natsu's eyes followed her through the hall.

"Damn! That was hot," teased Levy once Lucy had taken a seat.

"That was nothing compared to what he does when I try to get out of bed at a reasonable hour."

"Oh la la!"

"Hey now! I can't help it... he's very persuasive," Lucy retorted, her face flushing.

"Speaking of which, how is living with him and Happy going?"

"To be honest Happy hasn't been there the last week or so. He usually shows up after we leave the house or get to the guild."

"Well, I guess its not all that surprising. He may be trying to give you two some space. Especially since none of us know how Natsu is going to act tonight during the solstice."

"I thought you guys had this down to a science?"

"Well... no... its been a lot of trial and error. Each year has brought different scenarios, especially since their behavior is directly linked to where they are in their development. One year when he first hit puberty, Natsu couldn't contain his magic. He was engulfed in flames, almost burned down the guild hall. Laxus went through something similar and we had a massive lightening storm indoors that didn't die down until the following day. But we've never had a mated dragon slayer before. His behavior could be the same, or it could be completely different, we just don't know. There isn't a whole lot of information on what to expect."

"Oh... so I guess that's why everyone stays in the hall? To make sure that nothing gets out of control?"

"You got it," confirmed Levy. "Now then, did you bring me the next few chapters of your book? I've been patiently waiting since your honeymoon, which was about a month ago now," she demanded, her impatience evident in the knowing smile she gave Lucy.

The morning turned to afternoon, the majority of the guild now packed in at various tables, the anticipation even higher, when Master Makarov jumped up onto the main bar.

"Now shut up and listen you brats! We all know what tonight is, so in lieu of previous years, yes I am talking about last year when we couldn't get Natsu into his magic repression cell before his instincts kicked in, we are going to have all four of our wonderful dragon slayers get into the cells early. So Wendy, Gajeel, Natsu, and Laxus," the master said, nodding to each of them in turn. "Please make your way to your individual cells, there is one in each corner to the hall."

"Why did they separate them," Lucy asked Levy.

"Oh, the year before we started getting the special cells, we only used wards put up by Freed. They were pretty strong and kept everything for the most part taken care of, until the boys figured out that they could talk to each other... and then their dragon instincts kicked in and they simultaneous tested the wards for weaknesses. It was scary to see them work together like that. We had one of the council members visiting at the time... I won't go into details."

Each of the dragon slayers made their way to their respective cells. Lucy followed behind Natsu, wanting to sit with him until she couldn't stay awake any longer.

"Luce, no matter what happens tonight, I want you to know you are my ikigai," he said as the cell door closed behind him.

"You're mine too Natsu," she said, placing her hand on the barrier.

Minutes turned into hours, and eventually most of the guild had laid out sleeping rolls or pillows. The sky outside was dark, a reminder that the night was just the beginning.

Natsu and the others had begun fidgeting in their cells. Pacing, working out, trying to relieve the tension their bodies were building up at being contained.

Mira Jane was coming around with various drinks for everyone, trying to lighten the mood. She stopped in front of Lucy, now accompanied by Gray and Erza.

"Here Lucy, I made this special for you," she said, handing her a strawberry milkshake.

"Oh thanks Mira," said Lucy, smiling as she absentmindedly stuck the straw in her mouth.

She took one sip, wrinkled her nose and set the glass down on the table.

"You okay Lucy," inquired Gray, she never turned down Mira's milkshakes.

"Yeah, it just... I don't know...," she mumbled.

Natsu's gaze had not once left Lucy. His hackles on edge with Gray sitting next to her. He knew it was ridiculous to be jealous, she had agreed to be his, but he couldn't shake the unquenchable fire that built within him seeing her sit next to another man.

Lucy's nose wrinkled again. Mavis, something smells awful.

She brought her milkshake to her nose, taking in the scent of it. Quickly she pushed it away from her, she doubled over in her seat. And vomited.

"Hey! Lucy! Lucy you okay," Gray asked, placing his hand on her shoulder, concern etched across his face. "Do you want me to help you get to the bath..."

Gray's words were drowned out by the massive, crack that echoed throughout the guild hall. All eyes turned towards Natsu's cell.

The cell itself was designed to suppress all magical powers, however, Natsu was covered in fire. It licked at the edges of his container. His fist was pulled back ready to release another punch. He hit with so much force that another cracking noise filled the silence. Bits of the cell flying through the air. Natsu threw one more, shattering the wall. Scattering pieces of it everywhere. He stepped through the opening he had made. Rage rolling off him in waves.

"Don't you fucking touch her," Natsu screamed as he launched himself at his teammate.

A/N: Hope you guys enjoyed chapter 1!

A/N (update): Clarification, the notice that the guild received in the last chapter of "Would You Rather," was about the fact that Lucy and Natsu were married in the eyes of the heavens and earth. Technically they didn't have an actual ceremony. I will delve more into this in later chapters. :D