Konichiwa Minna!

I have been editing! This is the edited version of this chapter...so a lot more things make sense...

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail. Mashima-Sama does.

"Dinner?" Levy said bewildered, "I got the biggest fright of my life because of it's time for dinner?"

"Pretty much," Gajeel smirked.

"Do I look okay? I mean this is dinner with the King and Queen, isn't it? I have to look my best-" Levy rambled.

Natsu and Gray chuckled at the amusing scene. "Calm down Ms Levy," Gray chuckled, "The King and Queen won't mind how you look."

Levy paused midway through running her fingers through her hair as a comb. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah, Mom and Dad never bother with those kinds of things. Besides," Gajeel said, looking away, " You look fine anyways."

Levy smiled gratefully and swam to the door. She turned back to face the four males and grinned cheekily. "Last one to the table has to do a favor for everyone else!" With that, she shot off.

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Levy may not look it but when she wanted to, her tail could allow her huge speed. Her only problem was she had no idea where she was going. She stopped and listened for movement. Her sharp ears picked up someone coming towards her. Gajeel raced past her and she grinned and followed him. There was no way she was going to lose a challenge she initiated.

Gajeel glanced back at the small mermaid following him. At this rate he would be first!

As the doorway came into view Levy put on a final burst of speed, shot into the door past Gajeel, to win the challenge.

The King and Queen looked up from where they were seated. Levy felt embarrassed. Before she could react the remaining sharkmen bust into the room all falling on top of Gajeel and Levy. Levy on the bottom of the pile groaned.

"Who's on top?" She asked.

"Natsu," The queen answered.

"Geehee. Salamander's gotta' do us all favors!" Gajeel grinned.

Levy squeaked, "Please get off now!"

As the Sharkmen all got off, nursing their bruises, or in Natsu's case, complaining. The King himself helped Levy up.

"Thank you Sire," She bowed respectfully.

The king laughed a hearty, booming laugh. " You are family here Levy! Call me Metallicana and my wife Messalye."

"Thank you for such a hearty welcome Metallicana!" Levy said, laughing.

The group sat down as the servants brought in the food. There were fourteen different types of sushi and nine different platters of seaweed and other nutritious plants. The dishes kept coming in and Levy had no idea where to start. All the sharkmen at the table didn't seem to mind and started tucking in heartily.

The queen however, served herself delicately and Levy followed her lead.

After a few moments of silence save for eating, the King spoke, "How did you find the library, Levy?"

"It was absolutely fantastic!" she smiled but soon became more somber,

The King and Queen looked at each other before the Queen said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it."

Levy smiled and said, "Could I learn about my mission now?" smiling eagerly.

The King smiled. "I think it is time we explain some things to you Levy my dear,We need an ambassador. A go-between for both kingdoms. We need to become allies with your kingdom for future times. Tonight's dinner was so you could meet my commanding officers. It seems that you have already met them," he chuckled. "Pantherlily, Captain of the Guard, Natsu, Second-in-Command and Gray, weapons expert."

Levy gaped.

"My dear," Metallicana continued, "King Makarov has been planning this for months. It needed to be a quiet trip so out enemy would not catch any whiff of this. But he needed a strong woman who was kind and smart. She needed to know both cultures well enough to see both sides. King Makarov has chosen you as you fit all the requirements."

Levy's dinner sat half eaten. Her eyes were wide and her face flushed.

The king spoke again, softer, " Maybe you should retire Levy, it's a lot to take in. Gajeel, escort her to bed and return back immediately."

Levy got up and wished everybody a good night before quickly swimming out the room.

Gajeel swam after her to find her aways down the corridor hunched over and shaking.

"Hey," he said softly, " Are you okay?"

Levy looked up at him smiling with tears in her eyes.

"I have never- in my entire life- been called strong before," she smiled and laughed softly.

Gajeel looked at her surprised. He hadn't been expecting that. She looked up at him. "Didi you know?" she asked.

Gajeel looked away and clenched his fists. "No," He growled.

Levy was surprised, the Crown prince not knowing? That was a first.

" I think my Father wants me back to explain what's going on."

She nodded. That would make sense.

"Lets get you to bed Shrimp," Gajeel said, "There will probably be tonnes of meetings for you to attend tomorrow and we cant have our little 'Chibi-chan' tired can we."

Levy glared at him but said nothing. As the got to her room she walked in and turned around. She said, " Swim along now Princy-Wincy, can't have your Father worrying about you, can we Princy-Wincy?" she smirked and shut the door. Score one up to her!

Gajeel stood frozen at her door. Did she just- Oh it was SO on!

As Gajeel swam back to the dining hall he wondered if the library punishment was so he wouldn't notice the war plans. But for what reason?

As he sat down, his father spoke.

"I apologize from keeping this hidden so long Gajeel, but it was for your own protection. You could have been assassinated if you knew. It was vital you went on as normal," he explained, "The Merfolk Kingdom is very powerful and we need help if we are going to survive the upcoming war. Have you heard about Erza Scarlet and her fiancé Jellal Fernandez?They are the Generals of the Merfolk Army. It is entirely possible for Erza Scarlet could beat even Pantherlily. That kind of power is what we need."

Gajeel Slowly nodded. Erza's nickname showed her ferocity, Titania. Her fiancé was just as terrifying. Mystogan, he who kills in the mist.

"Who are we preparing to go to war against, Father?" Gajeel asked, apprehensive.

Metallicana answered seriously, "My younger Brother, your Uncle Jose"

See! It makes more sense now!

Love Rusu-Chan The Scarlet Fairy