Erza

"I love you Titania Erza", he whispers in my ear, stroking my hair.

"I love you too."

He pulls me close to him and I breathe in his scent.

"Promise you'll never leave me again."

"I promise Jellal."

He presses his lips softly onto mine and kisses me. I feel every emotion at once. And then, it's over.

I jolt awake, sitting up in the cold snow.

I don't remember much. I only remember that I got married yesterday.

I look at my left ring finger. Where's the ring? And where's Jellal? He's was here a second ago.

Wait. That was just a dream. Jellal was somewhere far away.

I search through the snow, tears welling up in my eyes. "I can't find it. I can't find anyone! Someone help me!" I scream, tears staining my cheeks. I was cold. I was alone. No, I couldn't let anyone see my like this. They would think that I'm weak and need to be taken care of.

I wipe my face and try to collect myself. Then, it hits me. I didn't get married yesterday. I ran away at the last minute.

I ran away because I was nervous. The whole thing didn't feel right to me. Everyone thought of me as a loner.

Yes, I had my team. Natsu, Gray, Lucy, and Happy. But everyone says that I don't need them. Any of them.

I remember the look on Jellal's face when he saw me leave. I'd never seen Jellal in such a sad state.

He was holding back tears, his fists were clenched. I didn't want to imagine him like that anymore.

Although I wasn't ready yesterday, I need to be ready today. For my sake and for Jellal's sake. As well as everyone's sake.

They were all probably worried sick about me.

I had to go back to them.

I stand up, still in my wedding dress, snow clinging to my body like honey to a spoon.

Taking one step after another, I make my way across the deep snow grounds, with only one thought in my mind.

This is for Fairy Tail and for Jellal.

Lucy

Gray left without saying goodbye. Without apologizing to me after what he said.

Gray was a jerk.

I decide that I'm going to take a bath to calm myself down.

I put on a towel and run the water, thinking about my father.

He said he didn't want me with the guild anymore, but I told him that I was staying whether he liked it or not.

After that, he asked me for money, and I said I didn't have any.

This time, he's asking me to marry someone. Someone that happens to be in the Fairy Tail guild. Someone that I'm very close to. He hasn't told me his name yet, but I have a few theories.

He said that I needed money. And apparently this special someone from Fairy Tail had a fortune stashed away somewhere.

I turn the knob so that the water stops running, and climb into the tub.

I'm instantly hit with warm water, and it feels amazing!

My thoughts instantly drift back to my father.

He also said there was another gentleman with a fortune stashed somewhere.

He hadn't told me who he was yet, but he said that we aren't on the best terms ever.

I think he means Gray and Natsu. That would make sense.

I doubt they have a fortune. It's probably just a joke that my father's playing on me.

I sink lower in the tub, the water coming up to my mouth.

There's a knock on the door.

"Ugh. Great", I mumble to myself. I climb out of the tub and put on a new, fresh towel.

I wander to the front door. "Who is it?" There's a pause. "It's your father."

Damn. I don't feel like talking to him right now.

"Open the door Lucy."

"Fine. What do you want."

"I was hoping I'd get more of a warm welcome, but I guess I should be happy that you at least opened the door."

I take him into the kitchen (the doughy mess from my attempt at making pancakes is still there). We sit down at the table.

"So, what is it?"

"I've decided that I'm going to tell you the names of your possible suitors. You may choose which one you like-"

"Whoa whoa whoa, slow down. I never even agreed to this! I said I would think about it! That doesn't mean yes."

"Honey, you really need to consider this with a more crucial attitude. This is necessary. You are pretty much broke."

"Whatever."

"Do you at least want to here the names."

"I guess."

"Laxus and Jellal."