A/N: I know, I know that it has been a while since I've updated but even if that's the case, thank you for supporting me through my ups and downs. It's also been a while since I've checked on ASVTT (A Solemn Vow To Take) and God, I was surprised that there were people who were still reading it. Anyways,

vampgirliegirl: And here is the new update. :D

Mromero18: Thank you for that. Here is what happened after Jellal and Erza's escapade. I wouldn't want to lose focus on them. Hahaha :D

twilightamanda: Here is the new chapter. I hope you'll like it :D

And to that Guest who reviewed the story on July 27, thank you very much for those kind words. They really kept me going. I hope you find the chapter better than the previous ones :)

Chapter 10

A certain man walked towards the bed to check if his lover was already awake, only to slightly frown at how she was still merrily, comfortably and un-la-dy-like-ly sprawled and covered in sheets in the bed that held the memory of their passionate night…ahem, correction, it was dawn. If he remembered correctly. The passionate night he's been thinking about was spent by the riverbanks. It was only just before the sun broke its way in the great, wide horizon that they should 'get a room' or risk robbing youngsters of their prized innocence and kill senior citizens with a serious case of heart attack.

"Erza, love, wake up." Jellal slowly shook the said lady who was ungracefully sleeping in the bed.

"Hmmm." Titania yawned as she started to sit up to greet her blue-haired man. When she was able to grasp her surroundings, that is, compose herself in a manner that involves straightening her hair and putting on some fresh new clothes (including some underwear) and taking notice of the handsome man in front of her. "Where are we?" She yawned again.

"Back at the inn." He casually replied but seeing as Erza's face full of worry and her obvious passive attitude, he bent down and leaned to see if there was something wrong. "Are you okay?"

The red-haired Mage nodded her head but even it, wasn't very convincing. Something was definitely bothering her.

"Nope, you're not okay. Tell me what's wrong." He walked towards, sat at the bed and patted the space beside him. The girl just merely complied. Who would have thought that Titania can be meek? Hell must have frozen over.

"It's about Lucy…" She trailed off. She's been thinking of it for a while now. It was all a big fat misunderstanding and she's too ashamed of what she's done. Memories of last night's fight and outburst came crashing in her mind.

Even her supposed death still haunts her sleep. How dare she do that to Lucy after she pledged and promised to her that she won't betray her? Guilt, remorse, and shame nagged at her heart, tightening her chest. "How could I do that?" She started to cry but the only thing she can do in this secluded room, unseen by everyone was to cover her face with both of her hands to keep herself from bringing more shame to this man by her side.

"It's alright." Jellal pulled her into a tight embrace to give her at least the comfort of a lover.

"I'm sorry…" She started to sob. She was shaking as the floodgates to her emotions were on full and wide opening. "I-I should say sorry to her, Jellal…" She looked up to the person hugging her. Jellal was taken aback. Who knew that Erza was taking all the blame to herself? Her eyes were bloodshot and have become swollen.

"No." He said firmly.

"B-But why?" Erza wiped her tears away with the back of her hands.

"Mnemsyne is on the move. The reason he did that was probably because he wants to minimize our battle power or to destroy the bond between the two of you so that he can gain easy access to her when she's singled out." He said in a matter-of-factly tone. The wires in his head have started whirring and the strategist in him has once again reborn.

"How does that fit into all of this? If more, what you're saying to me would likely put more strain to our relationship?" True to her title, Titania managed to sound formal and follow her companion's strategy.

"That would seem true but as long as we are able to trick him that his plan is working, then there's definitely a chance to turn the table against him." Now this gave light to his previous statement.

"But isn't telling Lucy about this plan would be better?" Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"Yes. That would seem so but let's also count on the fact that our opponent is clever. He could very much decipher our plan and create some counterattack." Erza was officially in awe…not to mention, in love. This guy's too sexy for his own good.

"Oh…" She trailed off. She's quite disappointed and very much sad that their friendship was put on hold. Well, at least they'll be able to save Lucy's life and end Mnemosyne's lunacy.

"Just don't make the first move. Let Lucy approach you and do that sappy emotional thingy. Our opponent watches behind our backs. It's better to give an act that you don't care." Erza nodded. Just let Lucy make the first move and all of this display is history.

"O-Okay." Did Jellal just said 'sappy emotional thingy'? Yes, siree!

"Come on. Breakfast's…uh…Lunch's ready." Jellal rose from the bed. This made Erza assess the situation. Okay…1…2…3…and it clicked.

"What time is it?" She quickly stood up, realizing what the man in front of her just said.

"Uh…almost noon…Lucy, Laxus, Wendy and Charle left maybe two hours ago." Gulp. Jellal knew that face. That was one that could probably wipe out three mountains because above all, Erza hates being late, especially when it comes to guild activities.

"Come on. No food. We're going to the stadium." Erza requipped into her casual clothing and hurried towards the door. Master will definitely kill her this time.

"But the food…" For a grown man, Erza could have sworn that he just became ten times cuter at that.

The first fight of the second day of the Grand Magic Games was almost at its end. Ang although there was no preliminary event, both competitors were now low on Magic Power.

"Woah! Looks like Fairy Tail's Sky Sorceress has the upper hand in this fight!" Chapati announced in his microphone.

"Is that so? Nekosoku Tube!" Milliana flung an orange-colored tube towards Wendy. Bad news, the bluenette tried to dodge to her left but she was still caught. Good news, it was only in her left arm.

"What's this? Sky Dragon's Crushing Fang!" Wendy jumped up and striked at the cat girl with her free hand but what surprised her was that no Magic Power came from her offense. "What the…"

"Nya! No need, girlie, you won't be able to do anything. Those tubes restrict your Magic. That's a binding spell."

"Uhhh" Wendy struggled to free herself from her binding. After all, it was only attached to her arm hand and so, the Dragon Slayer she was, she used her sharp canines to literally gnaw herself to freedom.

Taking advantage of Wendy's distraction, Milliana took off her gloves and lunged at her opponent with her sharp nails. "Secret Weapon: Scratch Attack!"

"Yes! Got it!" Wendy managed to free herself from the binds just before her opponent's nails touched her cheek. She jumped a good long distance from her to prepare her final attack.

Wendy moved to her wide stance, spreading her arms wide and produced a fast wind barrier to form around her and Milliana. No escape was possible.

"Shattering Light: Sky Drill!" She then moved her arms counter clockwise direction. The wind contracted inwardly and blasted her target. When the smoke cleared, the winner was obvious.

"And the winner is the Sky Sorceress, Wendy Marvell!" A loud applause was given to a moderately injured Wendy.

"Next battle is Fairy Tail B's Juvia Lockser and Lamia Scale's Chelia Blendy-kabo!"