A.N. I am going to try to update as much as I can, but classes have started for me and even though I want to write and post, I am going to make my first priority about my classes. I hope you understand. Now, on to the next chapter.

(Third Person's POV)

It has been close to two months since Zeref was "trusted" enough to not be locked away. Master Makarov, Natsu, and Anna have talked to the Magic Council to petition for Zeref to not be locked up, or killed. But they told Master Makarov and Natsu that he is under Fairy Tail's protection. The council was also expecting Mavis there, but she said that it was probably for the best that she not go. Besides, she was working on helping finish the construction of Magnolia and the Fairy Tail Guild Building.

Makarov, Natsu and Anna will come back to Magnolia tomorrow, since some buildings and hotels were rebuilt already, they stayed there even the people who aren't in the guild. Unfortunately, a lot of innocent people of Magnolia died in the war.

(Zeref's POV)

Natsu, Makarov and Anna should be back tomorrow, I have been staying at Natsu's house, which wasn't destroyed in the war. Lucy would come and walk with me to Magnolia, or even bring food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Natsu's place didn't really have much.

Lucy was a great person to talk to, Gray and Erza came as well at different times, but I have a feeling it is not like Lucy. They glare at me and I know I deserve it, but I wish that it was only Lucy. She was kind and she reminded me of Mavis, although I don't see her as a romantic interest, for I love Mavis, and I can tell Lucy loves Natsu and that Natsu loves Lucy back, they just won't admit it.

Today is not different, Lucy is on time and brings breakfast and we eat, now we are walking to Magnolia.

It is quiet for the walk half way there until Lucy breaks the silence. "Zeref, how are things with Mavis?" I am quiet and stare at the distance and she says "I'm sorry for asking. I guess that is not a good subject. I am really sorry!"

I laugh and say "It is alright Lucy, I am not mad. And things are still a little icy, the only time she talks to me is when she asks someone else to tell me what to do." Lucy laughs and says "That's true! I mean at night in our hotel room, she keeps complaining about you, and in the morning, she grumbles about maybe I could forget to come get you."

I smile and say "You two share a room?" She nods her head and I smile at that. Lucy says "Mavis is nice, and it is a little weird that even though she is the founder if Fairy Tail, and really powerful, she looks younger than me."

I laugh ad say "That's true. I know that when I first saw Mavis, I was surprised that she knew so much for such a young age. But her intelligence is on of the things I love about her." I see Lucy smile and say "What else do you love about her?" I take a breath and say "Well, her intelligence is one, but I also love her curiosity, and the fact that when we met, she wasn't afraid. Although when we met, I was naked, but…" Before I could finish, I see Lucy's face and correct saying "I thought the area was empty and was washing up in a lake." I could feel my face heat up and I hear Lucy laugh. I look at her and she says "It's okay Zeref, Mavis actually told me. I was just curious to see how you would react." I sigh and start to laugh as well. Lucy is really a good friend.

A friend? I haven't had someone I could consider a friend in a long time. I smile at her and say "Yes, I will have to say I was embarrassed and afraid she would die. Then all these animals came to me and it was her magic, illusions. For the first time in a very long time, I was able to be with life, even though it was an illusion. Then I met her other friends and taught them to use magic." As I continue on Lucy listens and occasionally says something about something else until we get to Magnolia.

We walk to the guild and see everyone either finishing eating or getting their tasks for the day. Everyone stares at us, well mostly me, and some glare at me some smile and others ignore me, like Mavis. Lucy guides us to Mavis, who is handing out everyone's jobs and Lucy asks "What are we doing today Mavis?" Mavis looks at Lucy and says "You and Zeref are at the Cathedral." I hear the strain in her voice as she says my name. She then says "And not to mention Makarov, Anna and Natsu should be back today."

I smile at that and I can't wait till Natsu comes back. We can catch up more. Lucy says "Got it Mavis. Who else is on the Cathedral?" Mavis looks at her list and says "Gray, Erza, Juvia, Gajeel, and Levy. I will be checking on all the places and helping as well. They are all there except for …" Before she could say I hear "Lu! Hey there you are! I was just looking for you!" I turn to see Levy running towards us and hugs Lucy. Lucy hugs her back and asks "Where is Gajeel? He is usually always by or around you."

Levy frowns and says "We got into an argument and he stormed off. I am guessing he is already at the Cathedral. I am just annoyed by him as well." Lucy says "You want to talk about it?" Levy shakes her head and says "It is a matter between me and Gajeel. We both need to decide this. I will talk to you when we decide to." Lucy nods her head and says "I understand completely."

As we walk to the Cathedral, Levy and Lucy talk about different books they've read and even asked me what type of books I like, I answer that I have mainly read books on magic. They keep talking with me saying different things as well, until we are at the Cathedral.

Next Chapter will be the Cathedral and Natsu, Gramps and Anna will be back. Again, sorry for not posting for a while, but like I said I started my classes and they will be first priority. But I will also make sure to take time to write.