Hello everyone! This is the long awaited sequel to Exchange Program! I'm not going to keep you all from the action to long so enjoy the first chapter of LIFE COPING!

"So to conclude this ceremony I would like to congratulate and introduce you to the Fairy Tail academy graduating class of X789!"

Cheers erupted thought the gymnasium as newly graduates threw their caps into the air. Tears fell from proud parents eyes and relief washed through many. One girl looked to the sky in inspiration, this was a new beginning for her and her friends. She turned her head to her petite friend who was currently being almost squeezed to death by her boyfriend/baby daddy. Then she herself was too encased in an warm embrace.

"Congratulations"

The blonde haired girl leaned back into the comforting touch, "Thank you, Rouge." The black haired man smiled and tightened his hold on her, "My pleasure, Lucy." The blonde turned to her boyfriend and gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek on the cheek, " I appreciate you coming out here today, I know how busy you've been lately." Rouge stroked Lucy's cheek tenderly, and though Rouge was not one for many words his soft and modest touches spoke for him. Lucy leaned into his hand and let out a content sigh. Life seemed to be going well for her right now.

After the whole incident with Natsu going berserk and Levy getting pregnant, things were a little hectic. But she and all her friends worked through it together, no matter what. Weather it was sneaking Levy some snacks in class when she had cravings, or someone consoling Lucy herself when she missed Rouge during the week. It was all a great team effort with only minor bumps along the way. Gajeel came out with all he and Natsu's secret affairs and how he had met Yukino the night he went to go see Levy. Though he thought the bluenette would be angry with him, but on the other hand she was very supportive. There were even times they gave each other love advice as odd as that may sound.

Levy's pregnancy went very well without many complications. She had decided early on that she wanted the gender to be a surprise, much to Sting's displeasure. Levy was very adamant on the matter and wasn't changing her mind, at some moments you might have even mistaken her for Erza! Levy ended up giving birth to a beautiful baby girl whom she named Chouko*. She had her fathers blonde hair and her mothers deep hazel eyes, and she was the life and Joy of Fairy Tail Academy. Everyone loved Chouko despite her father she was just the most precious child any of them had ever seen. Even Ms. Aquarius had a soft spot for the child.

Now that this chapter of there lives were over it was time for another one to start. College. It wasn't a surprise to her when she and Levy applied for the same college. But what did come as a shock was the fact that everyone followed suite. When Lucy asked them about it Erza answered, "We are family and we stick together." That day I knew my life was perfect.

I gave Rouge's hand a gentle squeeze as I once again looked up at the sky. This is the beginning of her happy ending.

So what did you think? I am up for constructive critisism. Please review and all that and I'll see you next chapter.

*Chouko is Japanese for butterfly child.