"Finally." I breathed. I gaze at the semi huge building in front of me that known as Fairy Tail guild. It's been three years since I last saw it and maybe because of the rumors I heard that they are really destructive, their guild hall has been shred too. I shook my head with my eyes sparkling with amusement as I recall my nakama. Would they be mad at me? Will they still accept me? I took a deep breath before kicking the guild doors open. I sure love surprises.

"Tadaima!" I shouted. As the fog cleared, my nakama stood frozen. My smile fell, as I thought they wouldn't need me here now. I looked ahead of me and saw my best friend, my everything. Gray Fullbuster. He looked back at me in shock before a smile graced in his lips. The smile that I yearned to see everyday.

"Lakuen?" He timidly asked. I was about to launch myself to hug him when I realized what he called me. An angry vein popped at my forehead before I sent a punch in his stomach but he quickly caught it. I looked at him while he just smirked at me. He tugged my hand forcefully making me stumble in his arms. He wrapped his arms around my waist and brought his mouth close in my ears.

"You're back." He said with his voice cracking at the end. I nodded silently tears pouring at my eyes. I hooked my arms around his neck and hugged him. At this scene, the guild erupted in cheers. I looked around in awe, all of the grew up but they still the same rowdy guild.

"Where have you been?" Gray suddenly asked me. The cheers subsided when Gray asked the question. I looked at him and smiled sadly.

"I'll tell everyone what happened tomorrow." I clarified. The guild silently nodded then once again they partied making me chuckle. I looked around trying to spot my pink haired best friend and the scarlet haired demon. Gray must've saw me looking around because he answered me.

"They're doing a mission, they should be back by tomorrow." He said.

"You didn't go with them?" I asked.

"Nah. I have a feeling you're coming and indeed you did!" He exclaimed happily. I could see the tears threatening to spill from his eyes. I wrapped my arms around him again and he let his head fall on my shoulder. His body wracked in sobs. From his shoulder I could see everyone looking at us with smiles on their faces. I caught Cana's eyes and she smirked at me, her usual teasing smirk making me blush. She saw my blush causing her to laugh and chugged another barrel. I sweat dropped, that girl really had a great stamina for alcohol. Mira's smiling behind the bar which I smiled in return.

"I'm sorry I ruined your shirt." Gray muffled voice said. I released him from my grasp and shook my head at him and wave him off.

"Mira, is master here?" I asked smiling.

"No, he's at the meeting right now but he should be back soon." She said while grinning. I was about to walked towards her when a hand caught my wrist. I turned around and saw Gray holding me in place.

"Gray?"

"Let's go to your apartment." He replied. I glanced at him and nodded, knowing that he really need to talk right now.

"Gomen. I'll be back tomorrow." I said. The guild smiled at me and nodded, understanding that Gray needs me right now. He picked up my purple strolling bag and started tugging my hand towards the guild doors. I waved at my nakama which they smiled in return.

"I forgot to pay my rent the last three years." I mumbled to myself but Gray heard it anyways.

"Don't worry. I always make sure your rent is paid." He informed me. I glanced at him bewildered.

"You paid my rent?! But Gray…" I whined. He just merely chuckled at me and said nothing about it. I really need to somewhat pay him back. I started thinking about ways that I didn't even notice we're standing in front of my room. I stumbled in my pocket, searching for keys but I forgot where I put it.

"Here." Gray said. He rummaged at his own pocket before retrieving it with a silver key. Identical with my own, he unlocked my door and pushed me inside.

"How did you get a duplicate of my key?" I asked him.

"Master is kind enough to give me the spare key. He knows I like to clean your place so if you come back, it's clean." He reasoned out while falling on my couch. I dragged my feet and sit beside him. He slung his arm around my shoulders while I lean my head on his.

"Thank you." I muttered.

"What for?" Gray asked confused coating his voice. I looked up at him and smile.

"For everything. You greeted me when I came back, you paid my rent three years' worth and cleaned up my apartment. I promise I'll get you back Gray. Maybe after I explain everything to them, I'll take a mission—" I explained but when I mentioned I'm taking a mission, Gray cut me off.

"—with me. You're taking a mission with me or with us Team Natsu." Gray continued stiffly. I know he's worried that I might be gone again but I wont. But because of the things he did for me, I decided to let it slide and just nodded at him which brought a big smile on his face.

"Don't leave me again Lakuen." He said teasingly but I can sense the seriousness in his voice. I punched his shoulder for calling me that but nodded nonetheless.

"I won't. I promise." I vowed.

At The Guild

"Tadaima Minna!" The familiar shout of the pink haired Salamander with Lucy and Erza trailing behind him while Happy floating above them. The guild cheerfully responded and greeted the team.

"Welcome back! How's the mission?" Mira asked while smiling broadly. Lucy sat on the stool bar with Erza and Nastu by her side.

"It was successful although as usual we got half of the reward because of the destruction." Lucy cried but she enjoyed the mission as usual.

"Hey Mira, where's Gray?" Erza asked not spotting a familiar raven haired around the guild.

"Yeah! Where's that stripper?!" Natsu asked with fire coating his hands as he stood up.

"Do I hear fighting Natsu?" Erza asked calmly. Natsu sat on the stool and shook his head vigorously making Erza nod in approval which Natsu sighed in relief.

"Oh! You wouldn't believe what happened!" Mira gushed excitedly. The eldest Take Over Mage explained what happened, that the Fairy Nadinn came back home.

"So she's really here now?" Erza asked with her eyes sparkling with happiness.

"Yes! She told us that she'll be back by tomorrow to answer questions because Gray's already dragging her out of the guild." Mira said mischievously with a wink on the last statement.

"Is something going on about the two of 'em?" Lucy curiously asked. Mira and Erza looked at her and nodded vigorously while Natsu sat there completely lost.