"Gyahahahahahaha! Pathetic little brat! You're still as powerless as ever against me! Especially now that you're in Fairy Tail and still bear the brand of the Phoenix Fighters!" Hades yelled at her and she screamed, Natsu attacked him angrily, saying she was a member of Fairy Tail now, "You fool! She will forever walk in the darkness! That is the fate of those whom have accessed the book of Zeref!" Hades yelled and Natsu told him that Hades will never have her; they progressed battling, Stella still screaming because Hades was still using her guild mark against her and suddenly a familiar yellow lightning burst into the room in front of Natsu, and Laxus was standing there in front of Natsu.

"So this is the guy who hurt my old man? Natsu…" Laxus said calmly, Natsu looked happy then Laxus head-butted Hades, and started to fight him; Stella regained consciousness awhile later and struggled to sit up, the battle was over and Erza helped her up.

"…Erza, but why? You heard Hades didn't you? I can't live in the light like I want to; I'm forever condemned in the darkness for my past actions. So why do you?" Stella said with tears in her eyes and Erza smiled at her, Laxus heard Erza say her name and turned but was led away to the shore where Master Makarov was waiting for him, Erza told her that Fairy Tail was her home now, that their light will purify her past darkness. "…Erza…" Stella sobbed, they reached land and they sat down, Stella sobbed and Erza was smiling and hugged her gently, awhile later Laxus was sitting and talking with Gildarts when he noticed Stella as she went up to Mirajane to help her with anything she could, and that she was sorry for the trouble she caused them.

"…Stella…" Laxus said surprised and she heard her name being called, she turned and saw Laxus, she was caught off guard and tears welled in her eyes, she looked completely happy to see him, so much she cried and she ran over to him after Mira gave her a little push, she threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly. "…Stella, don't cry I'm here, I'm fine." Laxus smiled gently and she was sobbing, saying she missed him, everyone looked at them smiling and Laxus put his hand on her cheek, she looked at him then allowed him to pull her closer and he kissed her. "Now I trust you've been good while I've been away?" Laxus asked when he pulled back, a small happy blush on his cheeks and he stared into her eyes, she squeezed him, closing her eyes and said a simple 'as always' and he chuckled lightly, Gildarts smiled then started teasing them on their new relationship, Stella blushed but didn't let go of Laxus, she stayed promptly in his lap. "Oh that reminds me Stella, I've bought something for you when I saw you again." Laxus said to her and pulled something out of his coat pocket, he told her to turn around and when she did he brought his arms around her and then back again, putting a necklace around her, a lightning bolt hanging from the chocker he put on her.

"Laxus… I love it, thank you." Stella said and hugged him smiling, he sighed smiling and was relieved, he gave her a quick kiss before they got up and soon enough, happy times were gone and Acnologia had attacked Tenrou island, by the end, they were holding hands and Laxus whispered in her ear.

"If we survive this, will you marry me?" Laxus asked her and she giggled, saying she would, then the dragon's breath attack hit the island, seemingly wiping Tenrou Island off the face of the earth, she woke up and heard a commotion. "What's all that noise?" Laxus asked and people came running to them, Alzack, Bisca, Jet, Droy, and others from the guild came running at them, 7 years older than when they last saw them, Laxus looked to his side and saw a sleeping Stella. "Hey, Stella wake up." Laxus mumbled and she grumbled, saying she was tired, he told her than he had bacon and she shot up, asking where it was.

"Laxus you liar, there's no bacon~!" Stella complained and he chuckled, everyone watched this cute display with disbelief, she pouted and faced away from him with her arms crossed, he smirked and hugged her from behind, knocking her to the ground. "Aah!" She said as they fell and he was on top of her, she grumbled lightly and he chuckled and kissed her, she blushed insanely and everyone was shocked, Fried and Evergreen looking at her angrily, Bixlow laughing with his tongue out as usual. "Laxus~! Let go of me~!" Stella complained and he shook his head, she sighed and wrapped her arms around him as he requested and stroked his hair while he lay down on the ground with her, eventually they got up and he still held her close, his arms around her protectively, nuzzling his face into her neck lovingly. "Laxus~, Stop it, it's rude to Master Mavis~!" Stella whined softly, only Laxus hearing and he chuckled slightly, saying he didn't want to, she sighed and then Mavis finished her speech, talking to Makarov then she looked at Laxus and Stella, smiling.

"And I just couldn't stand to see such love be destroyed right in front of my eyes~!" She exclaimed with her hands to her face and everyone turned to them, they both lit up bright red and Mavis giggled, Laxus, Stella, I hope you'll be happy now. Mavis said to them in their minds and they smiled at her warmly, thanking her.

It was then that they boarded a boat back to Magnolia, they walked down the streets, people recognizing them and they all greeted them warmly, they raced to the guild and then saved everyone, "We're back everyone~!" Stella called happily once they've entered, the remaining members were starting to cry and welcomed them back happily, people surprised to see Laxus, Stella had her fingers intertwined with his and they smiled at each other, laughing with everyone else. "Hey everyone! Listen up!" Stella shouted and they were smiling, they turned to her and were waiting for the news, Laxus sighed smiling and Stella giggled, Makarov stared at them and they told them the great news that happened on Tenrou. "Laxus and I are engaged!" She said and everyone shouted 'what' and they partied for days on end, Stella fell asleep on Laxus' chest in his arms in the guild with the Thunder God Tribe around them, Elfman close to Evergreen and Mirajane close to Freed, Bixlow sprawled Mavis knows where.

They awoke in the morning, everyone asleep and Lucy nowhere to be seen, Laxus was still asleep until he felt her shift and sit up, and he smirked and wrapped his arms around her waist and brought her close, nuzzling his face into her shoulder. She was surprised and he was smiling, Stella let out her breath and leaned back, looked up and her kissed her, she smiled and turned around, he lifted her up, by her surprise and set her down on his lap, making her straddle him. She blushed as he held onto her waist staring at her lovely light blue eyes and she stared into his blue eyes, he chuckled softly and kissed her passionately, his tongue asking permission to enter, knowing Stella, she granted it permission. He smirked warmly at her and they didn't notice that most of the members were up, they watched the cute display and Laxus and Stella heard a soft giggle coming from Lisanna and Mira, and all of the other girls. Stella blushed and tried to get up but he didn't let her, she looked back down at him and he was grinning like crazy, the girls crowded around them and were teasing Stella, Laxus then helped her stand after he stood up and Evergreen was glaring daggers at Stella. The rest of the day was just partying, Laxus sitting at a table with Evergreen, Freed, and Bixlow, Stella sitting in his lap, playing with her necklace, admiring the quality of the necklace, just then she broke out of her thoughts when Novena sat on the table.

"My lady, it's about time we get going, it's the day after tomorrow after all." Novena said softly, Stella stopped in the middle of fumbling with the necklace and her face dropped, her hands plopping onto her lap, sadness filling her eyes.