I am so sorry that I posted this a month late. I tried to update this as fast as I can but I had my end of year tests coming up and had to focus on school. Please forgive me, I tried to type during this time but writer's block still got me and I did not know where to go with this chapter. Hope you guys waited patiently and enjoy (the lack of plot in) chapter 6! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

Erza

I was about to get up until Jellal opened the door revealing the petite girl with blue pigtails and two exceeds that hovered over her head.

"Hi, Jellal… And Erza-san?" Wendy said as she looked behind Jellal and saw me on the floor with a surprised expression. "I-I'm sorry to disturb the both of you!" Wendy's face became flustered. She hurriedly walked away followed by Happy down the hallways. Carla landed onto the floor, her arms crossed with a concerned look.

"Look what you guys did!"

"Huh?" I raised a brow. I really had no idea what Carla was talking about.

"Exposing her to something like this. Taking away her innocence." She exclaimed while pointing to Jellal and I. "Princess Hisui had already prepared food for us and wanted us all awake and ready for tomorrow."

Carla walked down the hall following Wendy who was probably already with everyone else downstairs by now. I stood up and grabbed for the back of the couch for support to stand on both of my feet. I tripped over a rug which I cursed out under my breath. Before I hit the hardwood floor, Jellal caught me by under my arms and lifted me up.

"Phew, thanks," I said feeling a bit clumsy.

"No problem. You should be more careful next time." He stood in front of me with his strong stature and looked at me. "Well I didn't see that rug there." I tapped my foot lightly to show the rug that I tripped over just a moment ago.

"Come on, Princess Hisui is treating us tonight." For a second, I swear that I could have seen a small smile that had formed on his lips. Jellal turned his foot and opened the door looking back at me. I trailed behind Jellal as we walked down the silent hallway and down the stairs. We entered two tall doors which were guarded by soldiers and everyone was already seated. There were two unoccupied seats that sat besides each other. Gray turned his head and noticed Jellal and I walking in.

"There you guys are, we've been waiting for you. Natsu has been starving his butt off," Gray had looked over at Natsu who was groaning in the background, holding his hand against his stomach.

"We haven't started without you two so come sit down!" Hisui led us to the empty seats. Jellal pulled out my chair from behind me and gestured his hand for me to sit down. He was an absolute gentleman, being this kind to me wasn't really necessary.

The food that Princess Hisui had prepared for us was nothing like I ate before. It was all very tasty and everyone's stomach was full of food. We all went back to our rooms to get a good night's rest for tomorrow.

"The food was delicious. Thank you for the wonderful meal, Hisui!" I said before I had walkedback to the room I shared with Jellal. I opened the door to find everyone in the room that was designated for only Jellal and I. Wait, that sounds a little weird.

"Hey Erza," Lucy had greeted me when I had walked into the room. "Everyone wanted to hang out in Jellal's room because Natsu and Gray assumed that Jellal was bored." I looked at Jellal and he was talking with Wendy. He sure looks happy when he's with us and Meredy too.

"Let's party!" Happy yelled as he flew upward towards the ceiling and must have hit his head because of the light thud that I had heard.

"Hey, Happy's right. We have a of of time on our hands so why don't we just hang out here for a bit?" Natsu said right after Happy had fell softly on the couch. Happy rubbed his blue cat ears with his paws. I sort of feel bad for that little guy.

"But don't we have a big day tomorrow?" I said as I raised a brow. I wanted everyone to at least have a clear mind of why we're here. "Guys, we're here on a mission to keep the citizens of Crocus safe and have those two mages from the dark guild, which we don't even know who they are yet have them arrested and reported to the Magic Council. We need to take this seriously and can't slack off. Keeping a good reputation of Fairy Tail is also necessary."

"Erza is right," Carla agreed. Everyone turned to look at the white cat speak up from where she was standing next to Wendy.

"I guess this is a good night then." Gray waved at us and began walking out of the room.

I felt like I had forgotten something. No he forgotten something. "Gray wait," I said just before he left the room.

"What is it?" Silence went throughout the room as Gray just looked at all our faces. "Is there something on my face or my shirt?"

"Um no, you stripper! Your clothes Popsicle Breath." Natsu pointed at Gray's bare stomach which caused Gray to look down. "Hey, it's not my fault that I have this habit! I was practically born with it." Natsu scoffed after hearing the last sentence.

"Here," I said as I handed Gray his white button down shirt which he left on floor along with his black pants.

"I took my pants off too?" He sure has some issue with his stripping habit but he's sometimes so stupid that he doesn't even notice when he does it. I gave him a 'Are you kidding me?' face when I handed him his clothes.

"Well um, thanks. Night guys." Gray walked out the room. I facepalmed thinking that Gray is one of the weirdest ice mage to have for a friend but what can I say, everyone at Fairy Tail is my weird family.

"I guess we'll leave too." Everyone else exited the room, remembering what I said earlier.

As I closed the door, Jellal sprawled his body out on the couch facing the opposite way. "You can take the bed. I can take the couch. I'll be sleeping here."

"Are you sure you'll be comfortable sleeping on the couch and won't you change your clothes into something more comforting? I mean I could take the couch instead and you could take the bed." I was worried that he wouldn't be able to sleep like this so I walked over to the bed where there were six or so pillows and grabbed three for Jellal to sleep with. "Here," I handed him the plush pillows.

"Hmm, thank you Erza." He smiled up at me as he took the pillows and placed one behind his head. He held tight onto the other two pillows like a little kid holding onto his dear teddy bear.

"Okay then." I dimmed the lights a bit so I could at least see what was in front of me. I faced the wall and equipped into a rose gold nightgown that I had planned to wear for staying overnight. I sighed and knocked my shoes tucking myself into the plush white blanket.

I tossed and turned throughout the night not even feeling a bit sleepy. I sat up and looked at the dark room. A bit of moonlight peeked through the clear curtains and seeped onto the hard wooden floors. The view was actually beautiful once I had noticed the sparkling buildings that brightened the city outside.

"ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz." There was a quiet sound coming from the couch. I listened to Jellal's soft breathing. He was quietly snoring which didn't bother me but I was a light sleeper. Wishing that I could easily fall asleep, but I felt restless. I carefully crept out of bed, afraid that even the smallest sound would wake him up and tiptoed to the couch. Jellal's eyes were closed and his mouth was slightly open. I smiled at the image and swept my hair behind my ear as it fell in front of me again. I yawned and took it as a sign to go back into bed.

"Hey Erza," Jellal's voice called out to me and shook my shoulder softly causing me to open my eyes. I blinked a few times to make my eyes adjust to the radiant light that filled the vibrant room.

"What time is it?"

"It's others wanted to eat breakfast early and hang out around the city. I honestly believe that they wanted to enjoy their time staying here."

I sat up on the bed and slid the blanket, letting reached my legs. "Okay, I'll get up," I said as I rubbed my sleepy eyes.

"I will go down first. See you there." Jellal opened the door and walked out into the noisy hallways. I figured that everyone was all ready and I only had an amount of time to get ready. Sighing as I left the warmth that pooled around in the bed knowing that the bed was luring me to go back to sleep. I patted my scarlet hair down, requiping into a white blouse with a blue bow at the collar of the button down and a blue circle skirt as I hummed "Snow Fairy" while combing my hair and decided to tie it loosely to the side. I looked at myself at the mirror and the corner of my mouth tilted up as I looked at the being that reflected in the mirror.

"Erza-san!" I heard Wendy's voice call out from behind the door. Without even turning around, Lucy and Wendy had entered the room.

"Looking nice for Jellal, huh." Lucy smirked. She noticed the way I tied my hair which I rarely do unless I equip into one of my armors that alternates my hair automatically and when I looked at myself in mirror. I averted my eyes for her gaze.

She knew I felt uncomfortable so she decide not to talk about it any further. "You know I was just teasing you Erza. Well I got you back from last time you did that to me," Lucy gave a light giggle.

"Erza, Lucy-san. Come on let's go eat. I am a bit hungry this morning. I am sorry to rush you like this." Wendy apologized being the kind youngster that she is.

We walked out the room locking the door behind me and followed the two girls in front of me. "Good morning!" Hisui had greeted us. The table was full of delicious food including pancakes, scrambled eggs, maple syrup, bacon, and strawberry cheesecake. My mouth watered as I gazed at the cheesecake perfection.

"Um, Erza?" Everyone looked at me as I glanced over at the cake then at them again.

"Y-Yes?"

"Would you like a slice?" After Hisui asked, the whole table laughed. I nodded feeling a bit queasy inside. Hisui set the slice of cake in front of me. Cake would obviously make my stomach full right? I silently ate the delicious cake not bothering to what's going on around me. Everyone at the table then took the portions of food they wanted.

As I took a napkin to wipe the bits and crumbs off, Princess Hisui cleared her throat to grab everyone's attention. "As you all know, there is something special today."

We all had replied with a question in our voice. "Um, we weren't informed anything important Princess." I had spoken up. "We had all thought that we were here for a mission."

Princess Hisui had intertwined her hands and set in them in front of her. "It is your mission for wizards like you guys to protect civilians. Today, not only are you going to participate in the upcoming event but you are still to be on the lookout for the dark guild."

Nodding all our head in understandment, we headed out of the palace for a walk and training after we had finished our sun beated down on our bodies. It was a bit humid for us to be out like this. "Are we going to split up in groups that Princess Hisui had assigned us last night?"

"I think we should stay together as a group," Wendy suggested.

"I want to be with Gray-sama!" A voice called out of from behind the bushes. Lucy immediately facepalmed recognizing the familiar voice. As we heard a rustle, Gray moved to the side with a disappointing expression expecting someone to jump out and tackle him.

"Juvia…" Gray had growled and turned his head to the beaming water mage. As expected, Juvia moved out of the green shrub to attack him but seeing him with a dark aura… you might want to know later.