REALLLY BIG chapter here for you, like 9,000 words long and it fluctuates between Natsu and Lucy's POV

I could think of a ton of ways to have gone about this prompt but I figured a wedding would be the most fun!

Enjoy!


Day 7

(July 7th)

Happy

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Lucy's POV

I was paranoid. I mean it was literally an hour left until I had to walk through the doors. My heart was pounding in my chest and I couldn't find the courage I had saved up for this moment. Every nerve in my body had gone haywire and I was shaking with fear and anticipation. Today was going to be one of the most important days of my life, and I was scared shitless.

I remained seated in my chair as Juvia and Erza worked on my face. Juvia was applying the light makeup, and Erza was doing my hair after Cancer made the most outrageous up-do I had ever seen. Now I was left in the capable hands of my friends. "Lu-chan stop shaking! Are you that scared?"

I looked to Levy, she was so cute. Dressed in her baby blue dress and her beautiful hair in stunning curls she was perfection. A part of me hoped Gajeel feel on his face in awe at how lucky he was, because Levy was a keeper and for some reason she loved the brute. I sighed watching her eyes flicker to mine with worry. "S-sorry Levy…I, I'm scared. I mean what if he doesn't want to marry me anymore!?"

"He would never do that to you Lucy and you know that. Now calm down before you give yourself a heart attack." Levy scolded. Juvia was another beauty, clad in a dress the same shade as Levy's I was beyond jealous at this point. She hardly needed to do anything to look so drop dead gorgeous. Erza too! She was wearing the same thing and I felt like all three of them looked better than me and it was my own wedding!

"B-but…"

"Lucy he loves you very much, just trust him." Erza rebutted sternly.

"But what if he realized that there are other really pretty women and he wanted to stay single and I have to walk up that aisle alone without him there waiting!" I screamed in horror.

Days before, hell even months before this I was so excited to finally get married and yet here I was, shaking in my chair and wanting to run away.

"Lu-chan stop. You're working yourself up for nothing." Levy said quietly to ease my nerves. Juvia and Erza backed away at the same time with wide smiles on their faces.

"She's perfect!" Erza squealed. Her hands came to her mouth as she quietly sobbed, a single tear running down her perfect features. Juvia nodded her head in agreement with the same look. I bit my lip still unsure about this whole thing and Levy grabbed my arm just as I was about to say something.

"Lu-chan you HAVE to see yourself now!" She giggled pulling me into the middle of the room and running over to open the three paneled mirror. When it opened my eyes landed on the woman before me staring back at me through the mirror.

Her brown eyes were wide and shining with a light sliver and dusty cotton candy pink on her eye lids. A light amount of blush was added to her cheeks and her lips glossy with a neutral lip gloss. Her hair was intricate, consisting of multiple braids and curls that came together in a stunning hairstyle. Little gems were threaded into the hairstyle to give her hair that ethereal look, and all in all the dress was the most captivating. Starting with a simple sweetheart cut the dress was form fitting to the edges of her hips. From there the satin fabric cascaded down to the floor, hiding the dazzling crystal heels that she wore on her feet. The dress was an amazing piece itself, Virgo had tailored it specifically for her and the noticeable detailing on the dress were award worthy.

Was that really me? I raised a hand to my face, and when the woman mimicked me I gasped quietly, feeling the tears beginning to pool at my eyes. "No! No crying!" Juvia said with desperation. I quickly fanned my eyes, staring at the ceiling in hopes of preserving the work she had done.

"I'm sorry Juvia! I'm, I'm just amazed…You guys made me look so pretty."

"I'd say gorgeous, but the man of the hour told me to tell you that." A familiar voice said. I turned around me to see the man I would soon be calling father after the service. His bright red hair was the first most noticeable thing then his attire followed closely after. He was in a black suit with a red tie and boutonniere on the left lapel of his jacket, just above his heart with a single rose and small yet delicate white flowers to accent it. I felt my tears begin again and I struggled to keep them back. "You look gorgeous Lucy."

"I-Igneel!" I cried as he walked up to me with a wide smile.

"Shhh don't cry, you'll ruin that beautiful make up! Now where's that smile I love to see!?"

I chuckled at his large grin and smiled. "There it is! Now tell me how did my idiot of a son get so lucky to marry such a beautiful girl?"

I giggled again as he offered his hand to me, "He hasn't married me yet Igneel."

"Oh that's very true. Maybe you'll be willing to marry me then?"

I felt the laughter continue as I playfully smacked him on the chest. He was exactly what I needed to brighten my mood, and I was a very lucky girl to have him here with me. "Oh you know that won't work."

Igneel shrugged with a toothy grin and kissed my forehead lightly. "An old man can dream Lucy." He leaned back and nodded at my appearance with a small smile. "Your parents would be so proud of you Lucy. I'm sure they are smiling down at you right now and wishing you all the best."

I thought he had come to stop my tears but after hearing that I couldn't help but feel them start again. Juvia and Erza started to get worried as a few tears ran down my face but it didn't do any noticeable damage. "T-thank you Igneel. Thank you for being the one to walk me down the aisle today, it really means the world to me that you do it."

"It's my pleasure to Lucy, and soon you need to be calling me dad!" He chuckled.

I smiled happily. "Would the attendees of the wedding please make their way to the main hall. The wedding procession will begin shortly."

Suddenly all the butterflies in my stomach came back and I looked to Levy with worried eyes. She sighed patting me on the shoulder and smiling softly. "Lu-chan imagine how Natsu feels right now. If he knew how nervous you were he would be three times as nervous and would probably call the whole thing off. But he loves you, so he will be there when the doors open and wait for you. You've dated for five years Lu-chan, if he hasn't left you now he won't ever."

"Thank you Levy!" I pulled her into a tight hug and tried to pull myself together. This was why I wanted her as my Matron of Honor, because she always knew what to say to me.

Igneel placed a comforting arm on my shoulder, giving it a light squeeze. "He's been dying to see you all day and he was being a little girl at his bachelor party. He wouldn't stop trying to go home to see you because he missed you so much. Trust me Lucy, my son loves you more than he loves food and fighting and that says a lot."

I smiled feeling the blush rush up my face and deepening my cheeks a solid color of red with the added blush. "I know Igneel, sorry you guys I guess I just got the pre wedding nerves. I'll be okay now."

"Good because you need just a few things before you go out there!" Juvia said with excitement, my back piece in her hand. She walked towards me and clipped it in place and pulled my veil over my face. Levy snickered twirling my garter around her index finger and tossed it to me. I blushed heavily as I sat down and let her pull it up my leg. "Now then Lu-chan try not to move that since the only person allowed to pull it off is Natsu."

I felt so incredibly embarrassed at the thought of Natsu reaching to the garter and tugging it down with his teeth. Just thinking of it made me squirm in excitement. I took a deep breath hearing the music que in Natsu. When no noticeable gasps were heard I calmed down, hoping that it meant he was there and walking. Igneel offered me his arm and I took it with shaking hands. "Here Lucy your bouquet!"

She placed the beautiful arrangement of flowers in my waiting hand and we began to walk out towards the last set of doors. Igneel and I stayed slightly back, not wanting to be in the way of the door before my bridesmaids made their way up the aisle. Without a seconds hesitation Levy led them out each one of them looking beautiful in their own way. I tried to steady my rapidly beating heart. If Igneel wasn't here holding onto me I would have surely fallen down by now. My legs trembled, and I was sure I was going to die before reaching the altar.

My music began and I knew I had to go, now or never, and despite my shaking legs I took the first step forward towards my future.

Natsu's POV

I loosened my tie slightly feeling as if the room had grown increasingly hot in temperature. I watched Levy walk up the aisle with the biggest grin on her face and soon Erza and Juvia followed behind her. I could hear Gray and Gajeel catch their breaths as they took their places. My heart began to beat rapidly, Lucy was just behind that door, at least I hoped so because if she wasn't…don't go there Natsu.

"Yo dude chill the hell out."

"Shut the fuck up stripper," I said to my best man. I straightened out my vest and double checked the rest of my tuxedo carefully and quickly. I wanted to look perfect because I was getting married to the girl of my dreams and I wanted everything to go right. For once I didn't feel like arguing with my best friends or eating a bunch of food and watching soccer and football on the TV. I wanted to be here and see her walk through those doors because I knew it would be a sight to see.

The music to que her in began and I took a deep yet shallow breath. My hands were beginning to sweat and I wanted to bounce up and down in place to get the jitters out of my system but I stayed still and composed. No one on the outside in the seats would be able to see how much concentration this took. I knew from Gray and Gajeel's laughter that it was painfully obvious to them but fuck it. I didn't care.

I saw my dad's side as they walked past the doors and when they turned I nearly lost all my sanity in one second. She was there, dressed in white and looking equally as nervous as I did. Her steps were in time with the music but I swore I'd never seen people move so slowly. She looked gorgeous. She was absolutely breathtaking and I couldn't believe she was going to be mine. I waited impatiently, I wanted to see her up close, I wanted to run to her but I stayed like the responsible man I was.

When she finally reached me my dad kissed her softly on the head before handing her off to me. I could hardly contain myself anymore. Her warm and soft hand fell gently into my palm and I tried very hard to think of walking towards the priest and not making a fool of myself. I could only breathe happily when we turned to face each other in the correct spots and I could take my time to fully appreciate her beauty.

No words were enough to describe her. She was flawless, perfection, and devastatingly beautiful. I found it hard to believe she agreed to marry me in the first place. I mean if anyone looked at her they would surely think the same thing. She was a goddess, draped in nothing but the finest silk. I nearly died at the sight of her, and although her face was covered by the veil her chocolate brown eyes were filled with a feeling matched with my own. I felt her squeeze my hands and I began to listen to the priest, not realizing we reached the vows already. "Natsu Dragneel, your vows."

I gulped. Lucy wanted us to make up our own, and neither of us were allowed to hear the others until today. I was scared shitless, after countless nights and help from friends I worked really hard to find the right words. Taking a deep breath I ignored the deafening silence from the audience and concentrated on Lucy, she was all that mattered.

"Lucy Heartfillia, before I even start I want you to know that I feel like the luckiest man standing up here. For someone so amazing like you to even want to marry me is enough to put me on top of the world. When I met you in highschool I thought you were the biggest werido, but you became my best friend, and only years later just before college would I be smart enough to realize how much I had fallen for you. I remember noticing you one day at the park while we walked that you made me feel warm, warmer than I had ever felt before. Your smile is radiant, and your heart is so big I found myself falling faster than I could imagine. You were, sorry are, smart, beautiful, scary when you put me in my place," a few chuckles sounded through the room including Lucy's, "and beautiful when you smile. I never would have thought you would fall for me the same way I fell for you. I didn't even think you would be standing up here with me when we were dating."

I smiled noticing her smile and the tears rolling down her skin. "Lucy I promise that I will spend each and every day for as long as we shall live, loving you, caring for you when you're ill, and remain faithful as your husband."

"You better" She giggled and I couldn't help myself from laughing with her.

"Lucy Heartfilia your vows."

I watched her take the noticeable breathe of deep air just as I had done before focusing on me. Her voice was shaky with tears but she managed to speak clearly. "Natsu sometimes I really wonder if this is a dream. The boy I met years ago was crazy, rambunctious, and destroyed everything in his path. In fact I wondered if maybe you were the leader of a gang but soon I realized that was wrong. Instead you turned out to be much more than what you appeared. You were sweet and awfully caring. When I felt like I had nothing else in the world you gave me what I needed to hold my head up high, you brought my smile and laughter back, and you were there for me through every challenge I faced. I fell for you before I even realized it, and when I thought you were too dense to notice my growing feelings for you, you asked me out. It wasn't what you planned, especially when you knocked on the wrong door on our first date and our reservation got messed up. Regardless it was the best night of my life, and so were the rest I've had the joy of spending with you."

"Natsu, I promise to love you, I promise to care for you when you're ill, and when the time comes I will care for our children, and I promise to remain faithful, because I would be stupid not to want to stay with my loyal dragon."

The priest chuckled at her last part and turned to me with mirthful eyes. "Natsu Dragneel, do you take Lucy Heartfilia to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"Lucy Heartfilia, do you take Natsu Dragneel to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"The rings please."

Lucy and I chuckled as Happy, our blue haired cat made his way proudly up the aisle with a pillow and two rings set on his back. When he reached my side I picked up the rings handing Lucy mine and holding her hand out with hers in my hand. I placed the sturdy yet thin platinum silver band on her delicate finger and she did the same with mine. When we finished I took a deep breath really not wanting to mess up anything after getting this far. The priest turned back to the audience, "Ladies and Gentleman, I now pronounce these two husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

My hands were shaking more than ever. Since the moment she stepped through those doors I've wanted to kiss her, to hold her, hell I'd been away from her the entire day yesterday and until now. I grabbed the end of the veil, pulling it over her neatly decorated hair so I could see the woman beneath. It felt like I was seeing her for the first time, she was so beautiful and now she was all mine. Her eyes shone with excitement, mimicking my own as I went in.

The honey and lilac scent washed over me as our lips were millimeters apart. The feel of her lips against mine was electric, and oh how badly I wanted to devour her right where she stood. She was smiling into the kiss and I felt her arms wrap around my neck, and my own securely around her waist. Mavis I was the luckiest man on Earth today. With the annoying need for oxygen we parted and soon the noticeable cheers were heard in the auditorium.

The feeling I had in my chest was indescribable, something that made me want to smile for countless hours, to kiss and hug the woman before me like there was nothing else to worry about in the world. In fact I just wanted to stay up here with her but I knew there were things we hand to do, so with one lasting kiss I took her hand as we walked back down the aisle.

My younger sister Wendy and her friend Sherry were tossing a mixture of confetti and rose petals our way as we exited the door. Our family was close behind, the annoying whoops from the males and crying from some of the females. Lucy was crying as well but I knew they were happy tears. Once we were outside I knew that once again she was going to be taken away from me.

Tan arms came out of nowhere and embraced us both. "D-Dad!"

"Congrats you two! Lucy thank you for marry my idiot of a son!"

Lucy was laughing joyfully and I found it hard to be insulted by that remark. "No Dad thank you for bringing him into this world. I would never have had the chance to meet him if it wasn't for you."

My dad released us with tears in his eyes. He looked to me and gripped my shoulder harshly. "Did you hear that Natsu!? She called me dad! Lucy you've just made me the happiest man today!"

I rolled my eyes at my father, "I thought this was supposed to be our day? Go away old man you're holding up the line!" I laughed.

He laughed with me, revealing his signature grin as his arm locked around my neck and he ruffled my hair. Soon I felt Lucy's hand leave mine and I panicked thinking something was wrong. When my eyes caught her surrounded by a bunch of emotional women I knew she would be fine. In fact all of my friends and come to gather around me as well.

Gray punched me in the shoulder after my father had let go of me and I punched him back. "Hey Stripper."

He grinned widely pulling me in for a half hug. "Hey Flame dick congrats! Never thought Lucy would be dumb enough to marry your ass."

"Hey shut the hell up you prick! Come on just for a few hours let's just be honest?" I said to him. He smirked when I raised my fist for our fist bump.

"Fine, truce until the day ends. Can't be your best man and best friend if I make fun of you the whole night can I? Plus I'm just going to save it all for my speech!"

I groaned feeling another arm around my shoulders, feeling the noticeable piercings in my back. "Gihi, it's a pretty damn good speech!"

"Oh shit remind me again why I chose you of all people?" I said sarcastically to Gray. He shrugged his arms and let the rest of my friends congratulate me.

"Shrimp's ordered me to be nice to you since it's your wedding day so I won't say anything I usually do. Congrats Salamander, you're no longer a single free man."

"You say that like it's a bad thing to be married when you've been married for almost a year now!"

"Gihi, just saying it like it is. I'm kidding though, it's pretty awesome. Now I have an excuse to beat the shit out of anyone that tries to hit on her. Nice little thing having a ring on her finger."

I gave Gajeel a high five and Laxus was thrown into the mix. His bright blonde hair was the first thing I noticed, second was his arm held out for another to hug him with. Usually we weren't so affectionate but I was just so fucking happy I didn't know how else to show it. "Congrats Natsu, never thought the snot nosed cousin of mine would find a girl that would marry his ass."

"Why did everyone think I wouldn't find someone?"

"We are only kidding calm down." Gray snickered.

"And why do I feel like that was a lie?"

"Okay maybe there was a slight chance we thought you would remain single. I mean I thought you and Lucy would have started dating back in high school but when that didn't happen I was pretty damn sure you were either dense as hell or you weren't interested."

I sighed running a hand through my salmon hair and elbowed him in the ribcage. "Yeah yeah, I know I was pretty damn stupid."

"Damn straight," they all said at once. Everyone was laughing now and soon I was pulled into more congrats by a few familiar females when they were done talking to Lucy. My eyes found their way to her and saw her crying and laughing happily as others embraced her in warm hugs and kisses. She seemed to be doing alright and I figured I would give everyone a few more moments before I took her away with me.

Lucy's POV

"Lucy congratulations! Oh my goodness I've been waiting for this day for so long!" Mira Strauss said with tears pooling in her eyes. I felt my own tears begin to fall as she pulled me into a giant hug.

"Lucy!" Lisanna shouted and joined in. In fact without me having much time to look I was surrounded by all my girlfriends. I laughed at all of their crying faces and said thank you to them all. They were my pillars throughout the years and having them here for me on my wedding day made me beyond happy. I was ecstatic.

"Oh Lu-chan I'm so happy for you! I'm so glad Natsu didn't mess anything up! It was so beautiful! Just like a Fairy Tale!"

I giggled nodding my head and giving her one of the biggest hugs ever. "I know! I was so scared when he started his vows! I had no idea what he was going to say!"

"They were pretty good, and I have to say he worked very very hard on them Lucy. I can't believe you're finally married to him!" Lisanna said happily.

"Five years of dating, and 9 years of knowing him, I'm pretty sure this wedding was to be expected!" Erza snickered. "Who knew he would only figure out how much he loved you when you two entered your first year of college! I thought for sure you would have dated in highschool!"

I blushed shrugging my shoulders playfully. "Well, you know how he is. Dense as he may be we always get there in the end."

The girls and I laughed and not too long after I felt a familiar warm hand around my waist. "The first thing I hear after finally marrying you is how dense I am? Harsh!" He said into my ear.

I felt my blush return as he kissed my cheek quickly and pulled me away from my friends. "Alright you guys back up back up! Let her do her bouquet toss so we can get this party started!"

I chuckled at his eagerness and took my bouquet from Levy. I turned my back to the awaiting girls. "You all ready?"

"YES!"

"Just throw the damn thing already!"

"Gray be careful Juvia looks like she's on a mission!"

"Juvia we're already married get out of the mix!"

"But Juvia wants to marry you again!"

"Lucy throw it!"

I laughed at my friends behind me. They always made such a ruckus. "Alright one! Two!" I clenched the bouquet in my hands and tossed it backwards. "THREE!" I felt the arrangement fly from my hands and the eager squeals from the girls behind me waiting for the one scream of victory.

"OH MY GOSH WENDY CAUGHT IT!"

"Congrats Wendy!"

I turned around and laughed at my now sisters blushed face. She turned to Romeo who was equally as red and Natsu punched him playfully in the arm. I sighed knowing where this was going and made my way towards him, just in case he was going to be ridiculous. Instead I was surprised to see him take it so well.

"Uh oh Romeo looks like my sister is the next to get married! I hope you're ready for that!"

"Natsu-san!"

"Hahah look at how red he is!" Gray laughed and I punched him in the gut.

"Gray shut up! Romeo take your time alright? It's just a silly tradition. But, I would be lying to say I wasn't looking forward to it."

Romeo looked at us sheepishly and was pulled into a bear hug by Igneel. It was funny seeing the 19 year old boy fumble around for words as Igneel gushed about not minding another son. Natsu's arm wrapped around my waist again and I leaned on his shoulder. The evening was beginning to turn into night and just like we planned our reception was going to be held under the stars at our favorite place, Fairy Tail.

Everyone made their way over to the bar and sadly Natsu and I were separated so we could change into something less outrageous. In fact I was very glad for the wardrobe change because I would have ruined my wedding dress with Natsu's clumsiness. Instead I was now wearing a white floor gown with the same embellishments as my wedding dress and a rose corsage on my wrist.

The bar had been completely redecorated thanks to Mira and Makarov, the owner of the bar and Laxus's grandfather. The once empty back yard had been transformed to a comforting reception area. Wood panels had been put on the grass and tables were set around the area. A canopy was up with lattice styled wooden planks across the top, leaving the sky to be visible to those who sat below it. Garlands of flowers were hung along the wood and in the middle was a dance floor, because let's be honest how could we not have dancing?

I waited patiently in the back for Natsu to arrive as our friends and family found their seats. Igneel demanded that we arrived last so they could introduce us as newlyweds. Both Natsu and I found it to be a bit too much but Igneel insisted. Something about it made me worried but as long as I didn't go in alone I would be fine. The heavy footsteps behind me indicated Natsu had finally arrived and I visibly relaxed. Turning I took in his new attire, no longer was he in all that formal wear and instead he was dressed in a red button down with a black bow tie and his fitted pants. I smiled happily thinking how much better he looked in his own color, and my now favorite color since dating him. His smile was contagious when he walked next to me and kissed me softly on the lips.

I knew that it would never get old. The feeling of his warm body against mine was something I treasured each and every day. His warmth kept me strong and comfortable, he was my solstice. His dark eyes looked down at me and I tried my best not to turn into a puddle of goo beneath his gaze. "You look beautiful Luce."

"Thank you Natsu. You look very handsome. How much of a fight did you put up into changing into that?"

He chuckled pulling me into a warm embrace and kissing my cheek softly. "Not that much, I was glad to get out of that tuxedo. Gray ended up stripping down to his boxers, thankfully Juvia had grabbed his clothes before then."

I giggled like a little girl, wrapping my arms around his waist. "I swear one of these days he's going to give people a heart attack."

Natsu laughed along with me and pulled me back to his lips. Our lips molded against one another softly yet passionately, his hands roaming along my waist and causing shivers along my spine. His tongue licked along the seam of my lips and I opened my mouth, allowing his tongue to sweep across my teeth and explore my mouth. Our tongues fought against one another slowly and soon I found it hard to keep myself from practically taking him against the wall. His hands were hot along my body and just knowing he was mine and all mine was enough to set my inner vixen aflame.

"Ladies and gentleman! Please welcome your bride and groom, Natsu and Lucy Dragneel!"

Natsu and I sighed but smiled nonetheless at our que. His hand grabbed mine and he led me through the doors to our reception. Everyone was stood up clapping and poppers went off everywhere, spraying confetti all over. Champagne bottles were popped and I knew that the party started now. Natsu led me to our seats and I blushed frantically when he pulled out my chair and sat beside me, pulling my left hand to his mouth and kissing my new ring. "You're mine now Mrs. Dragneel."

Oh! I loved the way that sounded! I wanted to scream like a little girl and jump into his arms, later his bones but, I restrained myself. I could get used to being called that for the rest of my life. Mrs. Dragneel. I never thought I would see the day where I was called that. "Okay okay since everyone clearly wants to get this party started let's let the Matron of Honor and the Best Man say their speeches and Mr. Igneel afterwards."

Everyone quieted down and Natsu and I remained where we were sat, his hand caressing the back of mine with the pad of his thumb as Gray stood up from the chair next to Igneel at our table. He cleared his throat and turned to us with a sly grin. "Okay here we go. To Natsu, damn man," everyone chuckled, "I remember when we were in kindergarten and you were so obsessed with fighting and making the most mess during recess. Nothing really changed as you grew up. I mean look at you, you still fight and make a mess!" Natsu laughed shrugging his shoulders because it was true. "I always thought that you were the coolest guy though. Back in highschool we were an unstoppable force in soccer, and hell we still are."

"Hell yeah we are!"

"Ya know…freshman year was slow and I thought for sure something had to happen at some point. Then just when I thought nothing could make it interesting Lucy transferred in. I remember watching you follow her everywhere like a lost puppy and I told myself yeah that's got to be puppy love. I thought for sure our sophomore year you would ask her to homecoming, and when you did I was so mad when you two still weren't dating. I mean come on man were you that blind at the time!? Then again everyone here knows how dumb you can be so the guys and I just let you do your own thing. You stuck to her like glue, and became fast friends. Hell Lucy you took my spot in a few weeks when Pyro here and I had been friends for years!"

I giggled mouthing a small sorry to Gray who winked back at me. "No hard feelings though Lucy. Now, just when I thought you were going to say something at senior prom I was surprised to see you had finally figured it out. The guys and I tried so hard to get you to confess, but you just wouldn't do it. Who knew you would ask her out after graduation when it was just the two of you during the summer? I mean come on man I wanted to see that!"

Gray laughed to himself with everyone laughing as well behind him. "I'm glad you did though, because ever since then you've never looked happier. I know we fight and say some really horrible things to each other but I care about you like my own brother. Hell you are my brother and I couldn't be happier seeing you with a woman like Lucy. She takes care of you in ways me and the guys can't, and I'm sure one of those ways is something only Lucy can do, everyone knows what I mean."

I began to blush knowing exactly what he meant when people began catcalling and whistling. Natsu laughed nervously and grabbed my hand tighter. "I'm happy for you man, I really am."

He turned to me and smiled, "To Lucy, I can't believe you fell for this guy! I mean look at his pink hair?"

"It's salmon!" Natsu shouted playfully. Gray rolled his eyes laughing and continued.

"Im just kidding Lucy. Natsu I'm not kidding, it's most definitely pink. I don't care what your birth certificate says. Lucy, you know the first day I met you I thought wow this girl is pretty cool. You were smart but you didn't let that define you. You were feisty and trust me everyone she still is. You keep Natsu in place and get him through the challenges that come his way. In fact the guys and I agree we can't think of anyone else more suited to be with him other than you. You balance each other out and to be honest he brings out a more playful and carefree side to you as well. I thought for sure you two were going to be married before all of us, but leave it to Natsu to prove us all wrong huh? At least he got you guys there in the end. Lucy just as much as Natsu is a brother to me, you're my sister. No matter what happens you two are always going to be family in my eyes. So thank you for loving him for who he is, because he needs someone like you. I wish the both of you a happy marriage, hopefully one that will continue to last a lifetime. Oh and Natsu? Try not to mess this up because that woman right there is the best you're ever going to get."

I blushed heavily at the last part because Natsu swiftly pulled me in for another heated kiss. More whistles and cat calls were head and Gray laughed loudly. "Okay break it up! Save it for the honeymoon you freaks!"

"Shut it stripper!"

"Whoa whoa let me get my speech in before we break out into a brawl!" Levy laughed. Gray sat down and let her take the floor and my heart swam with butterflies.

"Now then after that speech I think it's fitting that I get a say in this from Lucy's side. Lucy, you've been my best friend for as long as I can remember. I was so quiet and introverted, always had my nose deep in books and I still do. But, you gave me a chance to experience things that I would never have had the courage to. You opened up my whole world and I will be forever thankful to you. When I was pining after a certain male," She looked to Gajeel and I snickered, "You told me to go after my dreams. Even though I was scared beyond anything else to confess you pushed me forward. Now, I'm happy married to him and it's all thanks to you." She began sniffling trying to hold back her tears. "I was so thankful to you that when we were in highschool I was determined to pay you back. I wanted to be that shoulder you could lean on, and when you started to fall for Natsu I knew I would have my chance. Hey Natsu, did you know Lucy was in love with you the moment she met you? Neither of you noticed but when you were together the whole world would vanish. A single sentence from your lips would make her the happiest person in the world. The smile she would have on her face was solely for you, and I knew that without a doubt you two needed to be together. Everyone saw it. She was always chasing after a fairy tale that she didn't believe she would get. She spent so long looking for a prince when really her heart was long ago stolen by a clueless dragon. I think everyone in here knows that her first book and best seller was written around your relationship. Every word, sentence, paragraph and chapter was filled with her feelings for you."

"Like Gray mentioned we all waited, and believe me we waited so long for you two to get together. The sexual tension was enough to suffocate us all. I remember you calling me after your first date. Natsu had gone to the wrong apartment for one, and then your reservation was messed up but Natsu, you did everything you could to find a place and it ended up being the best night of her life. She didn't need the fancy restaurant or the perfect first date everyone wished to have. Instead she was perfectly fine just spending the night with you, eating ice cream and looking at the stars. She said that you tried your hardest to make her laugh and forget about her nerves and you were yourself. She didn't need a prince charming Natsu, and that's why she loves you so much. She needed someone who would remain forever loyal, caring, protective, clumsy, hardworking, and funny. She didn't need the white horse, only the protective arm from her dragon. You make her so happy she finds herself lost in what you do, every word you say affects her like no one else's. You compliment her without thinking anything about it but, to her, it makes her so happy she spends the night squealing into my ears about everything you say."

"Natsu she loves you very much and I don't need a magnifying glass or a doctorates degree to see that you love her too. When she caught my bouquet of flowers last year I saw that look on your face, and I knew that despite it being tradition you were already going to ask her to marry you. We ended up staying up a few nights discussing how you should do it didn't we? She had absolutely no clue and I tried so hard, and I mean really hard not to spoil the surprise. In the end it all worked out, because here you are, finally married and happier than anyone else in the room. Lu-chan, Natsu, I wish you both all the happiness in the world, congratulations."

"Levy…" I cried. Natsu was handing me tissues to wipe my tears from my face and she came around the table to hug us both. I laughed when she told me not to cry seeing as we had one more speech to go and Igneel was eager to begin. Levy sat back down in her chair next to Gajeel and wiped her own tears as the applause died down. Igneel stood up and cleared his throat, a hand steady on Natsu's shoulder.

"Well well well, never thought I would be up here making a speech for my son's wedding." He chuckled before smiling happily. "I'm happy that I am though. Natsu your mother would be so proud of you, and Lucy so would your parents. In fact I thank Layla and Jude every day for giving birth to you because, I can't imagine anyone else caring for my son the way you do. When he was younger he was so rambunctious, never thought a damn minute about anything before he acted. I was beginning to worry about him, but, then you came along and he changed for the better. I think everyone in here can agree you both had a positive effect on one another. His grades started getting better, and when he brought home his end of the year grades with no C's and two A's I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I thought surely he must have cheated. There was no way that my idiot of a son was pulling those types of grades. However I knew it was thanks to you. You made him focus and find a career path for his future. Every day you guys would hang out, and without any of us noticing you had become a special person in our family. We had dinner together and you would care for Wendy when neither Natsu nor I could be there. We loved you even when you weren't dating him, and trust me both Wendy and I celebrated the night Natsu took you out on a date."

I chuckled knowing that to be true and so did Natsu. Igneel sighed and looked to us warmly with his dark onyx eyes. "Lucy, you make my son very happy. I always felt guilty that his mother wasn't there for him in ways only she could be. So when I heard that you too had lost your mother at a young age I realized that he just needed a friend to confide in. You gave him a chance to open up, you listened to him, and each day he spent with you I could tell that you had filled a void in his heart that he didn't even know he had."

"Natsu you listen to me for once in your life." We all laughed at his mocking tone. "Lucy is everything you will ever need. A Dragneel never goes back on his promises right?"

Natsu smiled nodding his head and turning to me. I smiled softly squeezing his hand between mine. "Right."

"So promise me you won't ever let go of her."

"I promise." His eyes were still on mine and I began to tear up, knowing that even though his promise was to his dad the heart of it was to me. I could see it in his eyes and he smiled that smile I came to love. I smiled back because I promised to never let him go too.

"Good, then all I ask is that you two give me at least twenty grandchildren, and soon. I'm not getting any younger!" He barked with laughter. Everyone joined in much to Natsu and I's embarrassment. Igneel smirked holding up his champagne glass and everyone followed suit. "Now then to the Natsu and Lucy!"

"To the Natsu and Lucy!" They all cheered with enthusiasm. Everyone took a drink and the reception continued on happily. The food and drinks were served and people came by to drop their presents off even though Natsu and I had specifically said not to. Regardless of our wishes we were very thankful for them.

I noticed Natsu from the corner of my eyes nod towards Gray and Gajeel and stood up, taking me by the hand. I looked at him curiously and he merely smiled pulling me out towards the dancefloor. I blushed as he placed his hand on my waist and the other still holding onto mine. "Natsu what are you doing?"

"Having our first dance! Come on Luce don't you know its tradition for us to dance first at our wedding?"

I giggled helplessly and shook my head. "Of course I know idiot! I didn't think we were going to do that when you don't know how to dance."

He frowned at me with the most adorable expression and pulled me closer. "I know how to dance thank you very much!"

"Natsu the Cupid Shuffle, Electric slide, Cha-cha slide, and Wobble is not dancing."

He laughed and shook his head, "Nah it's dancing but I meant I know how to dance. The way you want me too."

"Oh really? Surprise me then." I said with a playful smirk. A soft melody came from the speaker and Gray was at the Dj booth with a wide smile.

"Alright ladies and gentlemen it's time for the first dance of the night! Music presented by yours truly, Gray Fullbuster."

"Gray your clothes!"

"Damnit! How does this happen!"

The laughter echoed through the room as Gray looked for his clothes. I listened to the music and noticed how it was the first song Natsu and I had listened to on our first date. Never stop by Safety Suit in a slower melody and I felt the tears build up in my eyes. "I hope you're ready for your surprise." He said softly.

I felt him take the first step and soon all my own dancing experience came into play. Natsu never knew how to ballroom dance and I remember telling him that just once, I would like to dance like this with him. I never thought he would actually take the time to learn, and sure enough this was a huge surprise. We glided along the dancefloor and I found myself in a series of twirls and spins I never thought he could lead me to do. I was living in my perfect fairy tale. I didn't have a prince on a white horse, or a castle to live in. I was just an ordinary girl who was a princess of her books and her loving fire breathing dragon was beside her. He dipped me low and the Oos from friends and family were heard and I began laughing, loving the way he had spent time learning this.

Just when I thought it would continue forever the song ended. Leaving me to look at Natsu who had the sneaky grin on his face. He let me go and Levy and Juvia caught me pulling me back in confusion while they laughed. I watched Gray, Gajeel, and Laxus join Natsu on the dance floor and I began laughing when the music suddenly changed to that of our highschool prom playlist. The first song to come on was the Cupid shuffle and I had just about died watching him and the rest of his groomsmen start the familiar steps.

To the right, to the right, to the right, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
(let me see you do)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (a let me see ya do the cupid)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (woah woah woah woah woah woah woah yeah yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (come on)

I knew this was the biggest surprise of them all when my bride's maids joined in, everyone clapping along with the songs. Natsu held his hand out, pulling me onto the floor with him as we continued gliding along the floor laughing at our childishness. The music carried on through the night and Natsu and I found ourselves having the best time of our lives. We had cut the cake and he was more than pleased to being fed by me. He had managed to put some of the cake on the corner of my mouth and swept in to lick it off himself. I could hear Gajeel shouting at him for being disgusting and we could only laugh. I mean it was kind of gross but strangely hot as well.

Then came the part I was the most anxious for, the garter removal. Levy had sat me down in the middle of the room and I was brighter than a tomato watching him walk towards me with his shit eating grin. He was looking forward to this particular part too much and Juvia made it worse by hiding her eyes. I felt even more embarrassed if they felt embarrassed too! Natsu grabbed my leg from beneath my dress and let his fingers trail down the creamy flesh of my skin slowly, teasing me before even starting the real torture. He flashed me his toothiest grin and spoke lowly so only I would hear, "Come on Luce don't be so embarrassed."

"It's hard not to be you pervert!" I whined. He stroked my leg slowly again and I had to stifle a moan.

"Not like I haven't been down here before you know."

"Oh just get it over and done with! It's so embarrassing with everyone watching!"

He laughed loudly and went underneath despite my displeasure. The heat of his breath on my skin sent shivers down my spine and soon I felt his teeth graze my skin. He nipped my thigh before grapping onto the garter and pulling it slowly down my leg. My hands covered my face and blush from others as he made his way down painfully slow. When it was finally over I peeked from my hands to see the garter hanging loosely in between his canines and that stupid smile on his face. With that finally over he pulled me up from the chair and I knew that the night was coming to an end.

Natsu had told me we were going on a honeymoon just before he left for his bachelor party which had come to a shock to me. I thought we were going to wait a week for his time off to go but once again he had me surprise by lying and having the next two weeks off. So I was quickly whisked away and given my stuff and a more comfortable dress to change into seeing as we were leaving straight away. I grabbed my cardigan from Levy who was in tears and walked out of the room back to the front of Fairy Tail where Natsu waited for me.

He had changed into a pair of dark jeans and left his button down red dress shirt on, leaving all the other accessories behind and a large black suitcase was next to him. Igneel pulled Natsu's red Challenger to the front and helped him load the things into the trunk of his car. I looked back to my friends and gave them all hugs and kisses. Taking in their congratulations and best wishes.

Natsu's POV

"Alright all we need is Lucy's bag."

"She's just walked out, I'll grab it, go tell everyone goodbye." My dad said as he walked over to Lucy, taking her bag from her side and I walked over to join her.

I wondered how many times during the day I had thought of the words beautiful, stunning, gorgeous, breathtaking, and mouthwatering to describe how she looked when I laid my eyes on her. Her hair was in a high pony tail, cascading down in a series of curls and swirls from her earlier updo, and her dress was simple. The peach color was almost a shade lighter than my hair, wrapped with a white belt around her waist and white flats on her feet. Her white cardigan was worn over it as the chilly night air called for it. I wanted to tell her to leave it, because where we were going she wouldn't need it. However I figured I would trust in Levy for packing for her, seeing as this was a secret and left it at that. Everything in that suitcase was Levy and Gajeel's wedding gift to her, saying it was payback for the wonderful gift Lucy and I had given Levy for her and Gajeel's wedding. Which included a large bookcase filled with books she had never heard of before.

Much to my pleasure I was allowed to pack for myself, and that my part of the gift was what laid in Lucy's suitcase. Gajeel made it painfully obvious that Levy had put some lingerie in there and that we were going to be busy every night during our honeymoon.

We said good bye to everyone and I opened the door for Lucy to climb in. I waved to our group of friends before climbing in my car and turning the engine on, letting her come to life. Rolling down the windows I watched Lucy wave to them all and soon we were on the road towards the airport. Lucy was trying to stop her crying. She was holding my hand while I drove us to our destination with the soft music in the background of our favorite playlist.

"So, where are we going?" She finally found the voice to ask the unspoken question and I grinned.

"Well, we need a plane to get there." I said mischievously.

She rolled her eyes and the small bubble of laughter erupted from her stomach. "Okay smart ass so I have to guess?"

I grinned widely, glad that she caught on so quickly. "Yup! Better start asking some questions or you won't find out until we get there."

She grinned and sat back thinking. "Is it cold?"

"No."

"Warm then?"

I shrugged, "Should be, the nights might be cold."

She laughed and hummed in thought. "Somewhere warm and cold on a night. Can I see the stars?"

"All the stars in the sky."

"Really!?" I nodded and listened to her squeal in happiness. "Okay okay! Uhm is it a city?" I shook my head. "A town?" I shook my head again. "….an island?"

I chuckled softly knowing when I said yes she would immediately know where we were going. In fact I wasn't planning on keeping it a secret for much longer. When we reached the airport it would be revealed anyways. "Yes Luce."

I waited for her to catch on and when I heard her soft gasp I knew she had figured it out. I looked over to see her wide brown eyes and smiled. "Are we going to an island that's known for being the best place ever?"

"Yup"

"And serves the most delicious food ever?"

"Duh."

"The island where most people have to book way in advance to even get a room at the hotel?"

"Yeah I'm glad I booked it as soon as possible."

She was crying now, and I found it hard not to laugh. She had cried at everything tonight and I couldn't really blame her. During the wedding I had found myself wanting to cry as well. "Are we going to Tenrou Island?" She asked quietly.

"Yes Luce, we are going to Tenrou for two weeks for our honeymoon. We'll get there at 5 in the morning tomorrow."

I felt her arms wrap around my neck and I swerved just slightly on the road from being caught off guard. "I love you! I really really REALLY love you!"

She leaned in and kissed me swiftly on the cheek and took out her phone, probably texting everyone about where we were going. I felt bad knowing she would tell Levy first, but it was Levy, Gajeel, and my dad who knew where we were going. "I love you too Luce." Yeah, I knew one thing for sure.

We were going to be Happy.


Hope you all liked it!

Next chapter is the last one officially!

Kinda weird to be writing A/N when I'm uploading this back to back but who cares lol

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Rae