Happy was currently just getting into the Crime Sorcière Worths Woodsea camp when Meredy and Jellal suddenly wake up seeing a floating Happy with a sheepish grin on his face.
"Happy what are you doing here and where is the dragon slayer that's constantly with you" Meredy said with an all too familiar glare
"Yeah about that byye" Happy said hoping to get away, luck however was not on his side this time, he was quickly subdued and restrained by Jellal
So after Happy had magic suppressing cuffs on and placed on a stump used as a seat from time to time.
Meredy was no stranger to Happy and used her sensory link magic on him to tell if he's lying
"Now Happy you're going to tell us why you are here and where is the dragon slayer" Meredy said eyeing the exceed
"Well you see me and Natsu we're actually trying to find you guy's would you believed it we did and as for Natsu he's with Ultear right now as we speak" Happy said with a nervous chuckle
"Ultear! why is Natsu with Ultear and more importantly where are they right now" Jellal demanded
"Trust me Jellal you do not want to be near them right" Happy said with a look of worry
"Now why would we not want know where they're at" Meredy says with questioning look
"Cause if i tell you you'll just go there and cause problem for Natsu and Ultear there is some very sensitive dragon slayer business going on between the two of them" Happy retorted back
"Will you quit the noise i'm trying to sleep" yelled an annoyed Erik
"Cobra you're just that man to help out here" said happy thinking he got a break which he did
"Yeah what of it furrball" Erik said coldly
"Well you see Erik Happy was just telling us about why Natsu is currently with Ultear as we speak" Meredy said with a grin pointed straight at Happy
"Read my mind Cobra and hopefully you can knock some sense into them" Happy said hoping Erik will take up his offer
Erik did as he was ask and stared at the exceed reading his mind it lasted for a full minute, Meredy deactivated her sensory link at this.
"That lucky bastard scoring fine girl like Ultear" Erik said with a smirk it was short lived as he was punched in the gut by Meredy
"Erik explain Now or do I have re-educate you" Meredy said with an audible growl insinuating she done this before
"Fine what Happy was saying was true you do not want to be there right now we are going to wait here till Ultear gets back if not… Salamander will make what he did to Jellal at the tower of heaven look like walk in the park" he said glaring at Meredy knowing Jellal did not want to go through that again
"Well Jellal what do you make of this" Meredy said looking at Jellal
"I think we should stay here till Ultear gets back and if I know Natsu he will never hurt those he sees as an ally" Jellal said trying to hold on to his composer after that comment Erik said about the tower of heaven
"Well I'm going and there is nothing you say to stop me" Meredy says as she walks away into the forest
Meredy only made 100 meter outside of camp before a very loud primal animalistic roar was heard coming from Natsu and Ultear direction.
After hearing the deep monstrous voice coming from Natsu and Ultear direction Meredy quickly made her way back to camp terrified at what made that noise
"What was that"said a very terrified Meredy shaking in her boots as she entered the camp
"I forgot to mention this but there is a danger zone around both Salamander and Ultear right now" Erik said struggling to hold in his laughter at Meredy reaction
"I didn't know that" Happy said in disbelief
"Well it's pretty obvious since Salamander the only one i know who can make roar that loud and as for what they're doing right now it's better left unsaid, i can feel their magic fluctuating right know if i had to guess he sensed your intention to stop what they're doing know, from what Happy knows Salamander is marking Ultear as his mate" Erik said with a smirk
"What do you mean by marking her as his mate Erik" said a concerned meredy for her foster mother's well being
"Simple from what my instincts and the faint sound of grunts in there direction are telling me along with what Happy know Salamander is claiming Ultear as his and his alone and there sealing the deal as we speak" Erik said a bigger smirk on his face watching the priceless look on Meredy face
After hearing what Erik just said Meredy had a massive blush at the thought of what Ultear's is doing right now with Natsu of all people, she doesn't think to highly of the dragon slayer.
Jellal wasn't doing much better he heard what Erik said about Natsu marking Ultear as his mate however he was still stuck on what Natsu is capable of right now if he or anyone else interrupts them, it wasn't looking so good for the former wizard saint.
"Whenever there done fucking i'll have to ask Salamander to fill me in the mate binding ceremony" Erik said completely disregarding his earlier comment to get some sleep.
"Can you let me out now" Happy pleaded hoping to get a break now that they know not interrupt what Natsu and Ultear are doing
Jellal undid the restraints on happy and went to bed trying not think about what an enraged dragon might do to him ….. again, he didn't get much sleep that night.
"Meredy you got a blanket or something i can use to sleep on for the night" Happy said which resulted in getting hit smack dab the face with a pillow courtesy of Meredy who went to bed shortly
"Thank you" Happy said before passing out on the pillow given to him
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The next day with Natsu and Ultear
Ultear was just waking up but her eyelids refused to open after staying up all night she wanted to open them but she was being entranced by a soothing warmth emanating from her partner in the night.
She couldn't describe this feeling except that it made her feel safe,she no longer felt like being on the run afraid of her past crimes finally getting to her, it was like nothing could toucher her, not even the world.
She was finally able to open her eyes and was greeted with sleeping face of the man that saved her life and gave her a new chance even with all her fault and her past, he was able to look past all that and made her feel special.
She couldn't help but smile as she looked at there position she was in his embrace with his strong arms wrapped around her protectively.
There legs were intertwined together and finish it all off they're wrapped like caterpillar in a cocoon in a soft warm and comfortable blanket he carries around in his pack it was almost story book Almost.
She casually looked over to her left shoulder and saw the mating mark from the previous night it looked exactly like a fire dragon with it's wing out as far as they can go while breather fire out of it's mouth and it was ruby red like her eyes.
She could feel the mark telling her everything about what the mark is and what it represent, she could only smile as all knowledge was all poured into mind.
Her thoughts drifted back to the night she could feel it, all of it down to littlest detail, the love,the lust and the passion that was shared between them.
What surprised her the most was how gentle he was to body, not going to hard or fast compared to his enhanced body thanks to his magic.
Her though continued over the conversation right before he marked her, the first one was it was a dangerous day for her and if it happen at least it's with the man that will never hurt her the mark didn't have to tell her that.
She could only imagine how the others will react if she does wind up carrying their child, Meredy would probably be both happy at the prospect of having a little brother or sister and how angry she would be with the dragon slayer for doing this to her after only meeting a handful of times.
How his guild would react she can't even begin to guess mainly his team mate Erza Scarlet Gray on the other hand she has a few guess how he would react. she want to stop there after all where's the fun in that if you know there reaction.
The more she thinks about it she wants it to happen and have Natsu by her side every step of the way to having her own family unlike the one she lost when only in infant.
Course having all these thought in her head cause her to skip over one little detail of their closeness, they're still connected….at the hip.
Natsu was just waking up and saw the most beautiful sight he ever seen, the sight of Ultear resting her head on his chest as the early morning sun reflecting off the water of the river into her face with just the right amount of light to make her raven colored hair shine and the perfect lighting to complemented her ruby red eyes.
She finally notice he was awake and simply smiled at him with the brightest smile he ever seen.
"Hey " was the simple response because the look she was giving him nearly left him speechless
" like what ya see dragon boy" she said waiting for him to realize their position
He looked around him and to her and had a massive blush on his face as he realized first there still connected to each other.
They stayed like that for 5 minute not making a move till Ultear decided to break the silence between the two.
"I think we should get dress and tell my guild the good news" Ultear said with a blush realizing there still connected
"Which one" he said huskily into her ear causing said women to blush even more
"both " was her response with a seductive smile causing the man who marked her to start grinning like a madman
They quickly untangles each other, they both decide to wash all the sweat and grime off in the river from there special night before putting their clothes back on and Natsu packing up the blanket after washing it in the river as well.
They walked side by side hand in hand all the way to the Crime Sorcière imagining everyone reaction to Natsu marking Ultear as his mate.
"Hey Natsu remember what i said right before you marked me" Ultear said losing her smile slightly out of fear of rejection
"Yeah if it happen i'll be there i would be a pretty terrible mate i didn't" he said watching her smile get as bright as the sun before tackling him to ground in a hug
"I'm actually hoping it does happen" Ultear said as she helped Natsu up from her tackle
"Glad I'm not the only one" he said before giving her another kiss silencing her for the rest of their walk to her camp
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Crime Sorcière camp
All the member of Crime Sorcière plus happy were all wide awake some getting their stuff packed up others were eating , and where was Happy he playing catch up with Richard after no contact for seven years or some were like no it's just Meredy who is currently pacing back and forth waiting for Natsu and more importantly Ultear to get back from doing who know what.
"Where are they" Meredy yelled at the top of her lungs grabbing everyone's attention
"Will you relax and quiet down" said a disgruntled Erik with his hands over his ears trying block out the sound Meredy voice
"I'm sorry if someone you cared about is with a fire breathing idot you'd be concerned to" yelled Meredy unknown to her that Erik knows all too well what she said
"I see them off in the distance and there pretty close to each other" Jellal said with a smirk knowing how Meredy will react
Not two seconds after that Meredy did a full on sprint to the couple with the intent for answer of what was going on last night.
Natsu and Ultear were nearing Crime Sorcière camp before a pink blur tackle Natsu to ground punching him endlessly.
"What the hell were you doing with Ultear last night" Meredy said over and over again continuing to punch him.
Meredy was too busy punching Natsu not noticing a murderous aura slowly building up around Ultear till it was too late.
She pulled Meredy off Natsu with one hand and punched her right in the abdomen with the other by her foster mother, when she looked in her eyes she saw the look Ultear had when she was named Ur and it was aimed right at her.
She was never this scared before the glare stopped when she went to check on Natsu, he was fine thankfully he didn't get any serious injury besides a few buses.
"Meredy don't take the look Ultear gave you seriously when a dragon slayer mark a mate they're very protective of each other" Natsu said rubbing the back of neck
"S-s-s-sorry Ultear i was really worried after you didn't show up last night when Happy got to camp before you and what he said you were doing with Natsu" she said a massive blush
This caught Ultear off guard that happy told them what they were doing last night.
"Hold on before this conversation gets any further let get back to your camp" said Natsu hoping to speed thing along
Natsu, Ultear and Meredy just walked into camp when Natsu was tackled for the third time today this time by Happy
"Oh Natsu you'll never believe what they did to me they tied me down and forced me to explain what you were doing with Ultear last night I warn them not to head in your direction but they didn't believe i had to ask Cobra to read my mind in hopes to convince them to stay how ever Meredy didn't listen she went after you guy but didn't make it very far before a very angry monster roared" Happy said crying anime tears
This information caused Both Natsu and Ultear to stare down Meredy before Natsu spoke
"I thought i sense something with the intent to stop us so let out a little warning" Natsu said with an evil smirk on his face, Ultear simply giggled at Natsu's antics
Meredy simply looked away from the couple and mumble something only Natsu and Erik heard causing both to openly laugh causing said girl to have a look of complete shock forgetting there enhance sense of hearing.
"Natsu beside telling them that we're together isn't there something you want to tell them" Ultear said smile on her face
"Witch one" Natsu whispered into her ear
"only about the king it's too early about the other" Ultear whispered back
" I heard that and know what you mean your secret safe with me" Erik said aloud causing the couple to simply smirked
"Well everyone you all have a second chance now all you have to do is put this stamp on and the rune knights and council can't touch you now it's time to head straight for Crocus for rehabilitation as legal mages i'll explain on the way there.
All the member of Crime Sorcière did as he said and to their surprise when they ran into rune knight they simply let them go after telling them not to dilly dally on there way to Crocus
(scene change)
Crorus royal palace
Natsu with Ultear by his side and the rest of Crime Sorcière just got in the royal palace heading for the throne room to meet the king.
When they entered they were meet with an all too familiar sight there before them were Master's Goldmine, Bob , Ooba and Makarov and the wizard saints Warrod, Jura and Makarov again all the wizard who support the king decision looked his way and all smile from very small to flat out grin let's face it Makarov was the grin.
"Long time no see everybody and thanks for coming" Natsu said with his iconic Grin
"It's the least we could do Natsu after all you've done for us" Master goldmine said with smile
"After doing such a good job with my boy's taking out nirvana" I couldn't say no" master Bob said eyeing Erik and Macbeth to no end
"Jura said great thing about you from the nirvana incident" Master Ooba said with e smile of her own
"How could I so know if it meant helping Richard after he helped us with nirvana" Jura said with proud smile
"It's the least i can do to thank Makarov for doing a top notch job of keeping fairy tail the way it's supposed to be" warrod said with a smile of his own
"Natsu how could i say no you know better than anyone it's fairy tail's job to help those who gone astray and set them on the right path" Master Makarov said proudly
"Thank everyone that means alot to me and the member of Crime Sorcière am i right" this resulted a cheer from all the mages
"So Natsu is this pretty young lady next to you your mate you went searching for" Makarov said with a tint of pink in cheeks staring at the lovely sight of Ultear's body
"Yes Gramps that she is" Natsu said putting an arm around Ultear's waist resulting in a blush from the time mage
"Good to see everyone is here" said king Toma as he entered the throne room with Arcadios and princess Hisui behind him
Everyone perked up as the king entered the throne room to start the meeting with the magic council.
"Okay everyone i assume Natsu informed you all this meeting" king Toma said in his king voice which resulted in nods from everyone
"Good let me make this crystal clear this will not let you off the hook for you past crimes you simply being put under the watchful eye of the four guild master and if they see or hear anything out of line from you will be sent back to prison AM I CLEAR" king Toma said in his king voice
Every member of Crime Sorcière shook there heads in confirmation without any hesitation.
"Good" was king Toma response
King Toma activated a giant lacrima orb as it came out of the floor in the middle of the throne room soon after projections of each member of the magic council appeared in front them
Most of the council member were not pleased to see this many dangerous mages and ex council member before them some had clear hated in their eyes and other simply didn't want to so much as look at them but forced themselves to, they stand there waiting for the king to start.
"We are here to negotiate Crime Sorcière members possibly becoming legal mages" the leader of the council said
"We would like to know the condition each and everyone of the mages who wish to join the legal guild system" said king Toma
"Very well then for you all to join the legal guild system Crime Sorcière will have to be disbanded for three years and all it's members will be put into the custody of one of the four guild master you see before you is that clear" the leader of the council said in a commanding tone
All the Crime Sorcière simply nodded in confirmation of that term.
"Good the next term is that you will have to be an official member on the guild with restriction
One certain rules or beliefs that protect it's member will not count to you, two if the guild master find your behavior or action go against the guild or the council rules you go back to prison is that clear" the leader of the council said glaring at Makarov as he simply looked away causing Crime Sorcière and the supporters for the deal to start chuckling
All the member of Crime Sorcière simply nodded in agreement with the second term
"Now that that's out of the way you will be locked to these term for three years and if we like your rehabilitation you are free to start up Crime Sorcière again as a legal guild where you have to abide by the council's rules and orders in time of distress is that clear but if we don't like the results you will go back to prison without question" the leader of the council said in a commanding tone
All member of Crime Sorcière again simply nodded in agreement hoping there in the clear
"In that case you're all set now it's time to pick what guild you wish to join for the next three years" the leader of the council said before disappearing as the lacrima turned off and went back into the floor.
Everyone let out a sigh of relief now that that's over with and now it's time to see what guilds get what mages.
Ultear, Meredy and Jellal immediately said fairy tail and stood by Master Makarov and Natsu Rechard ask to join Lamia scale which resulted in a nod from Jura, Sorano requested to go to blue pegasus to make amends with them for killing karen Master Bob welcomed her but warned her it will not be easy getting the whole guild to accept her.
Sawyer and Macbeth agreed to go with Master Goldmine to the Quatro Cerberus guild and finally Erik said he'd go to fairy tail aswell they asked him why he refused to say, this caused Makarov and Natsu to look at each other then back to Erik Grinning like pear of idiots knowing exactly why he chose there guild.
Not long after everyone in the throne room went back to their guilds to do jobs that help out the council and the people of fiore.
Ultear quickly took her place by Natsu side and held his right arm between her breast and rest her head on his shoulder.
On there way back Natsu and Erik notice where they are going and didn't like it one bit Natsu asked first
"Hey gramps where are we going" Natsu said nervously hoping his worst fear won't come true
"Sorry Natsu and Erik but to make it to fairy tail we have to take a train" Makarov said in neutral tone
Both dragon slayer did not want to hear that they practically beg Makarov to reconsider, he refused.
They were about ready to take off in the direction of magnolia when Ultear stopped Natsu by saying he can rest his head on her lap.
Erik was subdued by jellal and had magic restraining cudd put on and practically dragged him onto the train leading to magnolia.
And so much to the two dragon slayer displeasure Makarov made them take a train back to fairy tail and get there in a timely manner.
Fortunately Natsu had Ultear's lap like she said to help ease his suffering and Erik well Erik had the floor to help with his motion sickness and where is Happy he is currently eating a fish thanks to Ultear.
(Scene change)
Magnolia
Master Makarov and Natsu with Ultear in her rightful place next to Natsu with his arm around her waist with the others in tow strolled through magnolia getting a lot of looks from the town people.
Natsu and Erik heard all sorts of comments from people forgetting dragon slayer have enhance sense of hearing many of the comments were "hey it's Natsu, yeah, where he's been, and who are those people following him, who's the beauty he has his arm around, I'm way better for her then Natsu and better looking too; random people said passing by
That last comment cause Natsu to snap at the town's folk this caused Erik to chuckled as Natsu punched the guy responsible for that last comment.
" Did you all forget I can hear everything thing your saying since I'm a dragon slayer or do i have to remind you" Natsu yelled loudly, Ultear put her hand on his shoulder effectively calming him down enough to continue.
After Natsu's little out burst they made their way to the fairy tail guild hall, arriving at the front door of the guild Makarov turned to Natsu
" Natsu what do you do when you return from a long trip" Makarov said to Natsu with a cheesy grin on his face
Happy new what he meant and took his place on Natsu's shoulder as the other four stood there confused at what their new master meant by that.
Natsu didn't to need ask or answer as he took a step back then stepped forward with all his might and kicked the front doors wide open.
"We made it back alive" Natsu yelled to the heavens above
The guild was left speechless at the sudden declaration by a member they haven't seen in little over a month they stayed like this for a full minute.
It was just enough time for Makarov and Natsu and the other to make there way inside and get comfortable.
Makarov took his spot on the bar, Happy made his way to bar to get a fish from the bartender, Jellal and Meredy took their spots at the bar like the others, Erik just leaned against the bar with his hands on his ears preparing for what was going to happen and finally Natsu took his place at the bar and Ultear took her rightful place on his lap resting her head against his chest as he put his arms around her waist to stabilize her.
After a minute was over everyone in the guild said in unison at the sight of dragon slayer after his disappearance.
"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN" everyone in the guild yelled
"Wow the first thing you say to me after i find my mate and you ask me where i've been" Natsu said being careful not disturb Ultear from her place on his lap.
Not long after what he said a Lot of people started asking why Jellal, Meredy, Cobra and Ultear were with them and a little on edge because of all the stories they heard over the years and what they're capable of.
Natsu looked to Master Makarov to explain to them to which he did saying thanks to Natsu they got a second chance at being light mages again as well as the king of fiore and told them to wait till all member are accounted for to go into further detail.
A Lot of the guys had a look of envy in their eyes at seeing the catch Natsu got for a wife on dragon terms, some got nosebleeds at their closeness.
"Yo gramps how much did you tell them about me finding my mate after me and Happy left" Natsu said not moving from his position with Ultear
Everything except a few detail that i promised you I wouldn't tell them" he said eyeing Natsu with a small smirk
"Thanks that means a lot but what about my team where are they here i don't see Erza, Lucy and stripper anywhere" Natsu said curiously
Natsu was relieved at this, he had to ask how Lisanna took the news of her not being his mate and him leaving without saying goodbye, more importantly how are they all gonna react when it was Ultear who turned out to be his mate he was brought out of thought shortly when he heard Laxus.
"They left to go on an S class quest a few hours ago same for strauss sibling both will be gone for at least a week " laxus said from the second floor
"Lucy must be really desperate for money if she's going on an S class quest" Natsu said blankly this resulted in a snicker from the guy and giggling from the girls
After the laughter died down Gajeel, Laxus and Wendy walked up to Natsu saying hello to Ultear and welcoming home Natsu after being away for a month.
"Hey maybe you can keep Natsu from destroying stuff on the job" Laxus said with a smirk succeeding in pissing off the pink haired dragon slayer.
If Ultear wasn't enjoying her position on Natsu lap right now Natsu was going to teach him a lesson.
Gajeel said something similar to Natsu, this resulted in getting hit over and over again by Levy
Wendy congratulated Natsu at finding his mate and wished them both the best of luck in their endeavors.
Master Makarov decided to but in there conversation holding the guild stamp.
"Where do you want it and what color" Makarov said with a proud grin on his face at getting new members Ultear wanted her on her right shoulder dark purple.
Meredy got her left shoulder in pink, Jellal got his on his left shoulder in blue and finally Erik ask to get his left side of his neck in purple.
"Now it's time to parrrrrty "Makarov said at the top of his lounges