Chapter 1

December 6, X794. First day of the Grand Magic Games. Ever since the Eclipse incident three years ago, the Royal Family has decided to move the date and month of the games to avoid any controversies. Even with that, Fairy Tail still maintained their place as the champion for three years. This year, the fourth year, they don't plan on losing. Many things have happened since Lucy, along with Freed joined the ranks of the S- Class Mages. Team Natsu once again regained their status of being the strongest team in Fairy Tail and hopefully, the whole Fiore. They took difficult jobs with ease and less destruction. All of them managed to pay their each and every rent.

It has been five months now. And just as promised, yesterday, Laxus proposed again but this time, Lucy accepted it. He can't believe what he heard despite his enhanced hearing so he made her repeat it. She gladly did it, repeated her 'I do' until it was safely and securely inculcated in his mind. He twirled her in the air like there's no tomorrow and kissed and hugged her like worshipping a worthy goddess.

A party was about to erupt for the sudden engagement of the two but was only then interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Guild Master at the second floor and announced that they will go to Crocus immediately to participate. Once again, there will be two teams participating. Team A will be mostly composed of Team Natsu together with Wendy and Team B will be headed by Laxus and his members include Mirajane, Gajeel and Juvia. They did the math. Team A already has five members but the other only has four. Erza was the first to ask back then but before any words could escape her lips, she was in it for the surprise of her entire life. A blue-haired man joined the Master's side. It wasn't Mystogan. He wasn't even trying to conceal his face. It was him. Jellal Fernandes.

"Hello Erza and Lucy, I need you." That was all he could say before all hell broke loose. Laxus punched him and there came a brawl Natsu and all of the guild members won't let pass. It only stopped when the Master transformed into his Titan form and pried the blonde man's knuckles away from the Fernandes. He sent them to their own homes to pack their things for they will go straight to the Flower Blooming Capital first thing that midnight.

Back to the present, it was early in the morning and they had just checked in at Honey Bone Lodge when the Master called them for a meeting at Bar Sun. Who knows it was open this early?

"Good morning, everyone!" Makarov beamed. He was ready to win this thing. All of them mumbled their own greetings and yawned. Come on, they have no time to sleep and here goes another lecture. Noticing that they were still out of energy, the current Guild Master just sighed and went for his explanation. These kids really need some serious sleep. The Games won't start until noon. Better make this quick so they'll be able to get some rest.

"Brats, I'm here to explain to you why Jellal was here." He turned to the blue-haired man. All ears perked up, especially a certain red-haired, Requip Mage colloquially known as Titania. Laxus, remembering the tattooed man's statement last night towards his fiancée, grunted and let out a small growl.

"Master, seeing that someone here wants me dead, I think I should be the one to explain." He made a quick glance at Laxus.

"Yeah, you should." Erza followed, giving shooting deadly glares at Lucy. It had no effect in anyway though. The blonde was asleep with Natsu, Gray, Juvia and Wendy in a nearby table. That left Mirajane and Gajeel to listen. The mature ones.

"Oh…" Jellal sweat dropped. "After the incident involving the Dragons three years ago, I have been in audience with people in the Council. Back then, they have given me a parole. If I managed to complete their conditions, they will release me permanently which I did. It was three years of community service across different towns. These last five months, I settled my papers so that I'll be able to relocate in Magnolia and join Fairy Tail for good." He finished his sentence.

"Oh…" Erza can't help but smile. After all these years, her friend finally found his freedom. The one thing he fought to attain even when they were still children. Maybe they could continue where they left off. She can't help but blush, remembering the private moment they shared on the sunset. 'Get a hold of yourself, Titania. Compose yourself!' She internally chastised herself.

"Uhm…Jellal-san, where is Meredy-san?" Juvia, at that time was woken up by their conversation; spoke up, saving Erza the embarrassment of a red face.

"Meredy is still completing her parole. She was once a member of Seven kin of Purgatory so I think her penalty weighs more than mine." He shot her a warm smile. 'Wow, he looks like Gray-sama! But Juvia's heart only belongs to Gray-sama!' She thought.

"Oh, hello, Jellal-san! Good morning!" Lucy walked towards their group and left the three still sleeping on the table.

"Hi, Lucy! Good morning too!" He flashed the blonde a smile. Erza saw this and glared at Lucy. The blonde girl just sweat dropped.

"Titania, would you stop your boyfriend from hitting on Lucy." Laxus glared at Jellal.

"B-boyf-friend?" The red-haired mage stuttered. It was like she malfunctioned. Blush was creeping up her face. She looked like a tomato with a red hair.

"Laxus, stop being so rude." Lucy chastised him.

"I'm sorry for that, Erza, Jellal-san." She apologized for her fiancé.

"It's alright." Jellal assured her, still smiling warmly.

"Hey, stop that! We're gonna get married and you ain't gonna do shit, got it?" Laxus shot him another dose of deadly glare.

"Uh, understood?" This was Laxus. The famous Thunder God. Jellal doesn't want to create troubles for himself. He just sighed.

"Laxus, enough of that. Go get some rest now." Lucy turned to the blonde man. She has no energy for this.

"What about you?" He raised an eyebrow.

"I'll just wake these three up then I'll go back to the lodge." Lucy said.

"Get some plenty of rest, okay?"

"Yes, sir!" Lucy saluted like Sagittarius.

"Love you." Laxus said just as he and the other members and the Master reached the door.

"Love you too!" She smiled just as they all left, leaving her with the three sleeping persons and Jellal.

"Lucy?" He spoke.

"Yes, why?" She turned around to face him.

"I..uh…How do I say this? I-l..Would you. Uh…would we?" Jellal sweat dropped. He didn't know how to talk anymore; just as he was about to finish his sentence, albeit in a stuttering manner, the three sleepers woke up.

"Uh, Natsu, Gray, Wendy, Good morning!" Lucy greeted them.

"Huh, Luce? Is the Master's lecture already done?" Natsu rubbed his eyes. He was quite cute when he did that.

"Uh, good morning, Lucy." Gray yawned. Just like Natsu, he was also quite cute when they were still half asleep.

"Good morning, Lucy-san." Wendy smiled weakly. She still needs some sleep.

"Come on, you guys. You could sleep at the lodge. The Games start at noon." Lucy walked towards the door and was followed by the three still sleepy mages. But before she could reach and opened it, Jellal spoke.

"Uh…Lucy?"

"What?" She turned around to face him.

"Uh…Nothing." Jellal hesitated. 'Maybe I'll talk to her later.' He thought.

"Okay, come on, guys. Let's go get you some sleep." She whisked around, holding Natsu and Gray's wrists and Wendy was following them, smiling lightly.

"Such an interesting girl." The blue-haired man smiled.

A/N: Hello, everyone! I know, I know. I just ended the previous story but I just can't get enough of writing. It was like my day is empty without writing about LaLu so here it is! I hope you'll like it and support it like its prequel! :)