A/N: This one was requested by another loyal reviewer/requester, Jay Kay! Cobra/Erik is officially part of Crime Sorciere but since it's officially canon that he and Kinana are dating, I'd like to think his guild visits Fairy Tail from time to time (What with Jellal being their leader). So this is update 5 of 6. Nashi is 3 years old here. Hope you liked it!

It's been over 2 years since Erik last visited, Kinana thought as she cleaned the countertop at Fairy Tail's bar. She understood the reason, of course. Erik was an ex-convict who wanted and needed to atone for his sins. Queen Hisui was kind enough to pardon his entire guild. She was more than aware at how much Erik and his guildmates desired the need for atonement and freedom. But, can't she be selfish just this once?

"Auntie Kinana, you look sad," said Nashi as she hopped on the barstool.

"Oh, no, Nashi-chan, I'm fine," Kinana assured her once she was snapped out of her reverie. Nashi tilted her head, not quite believing her.

"Kinana, this just came in for you," Mira said, handing the quiet girl an envelope. It must've been a letter. Kinana, recognizing the handwriting right away, brightened suddenly and went off to read the envelope.

"Why is Auntie Kinana sad?" asked Nashi.

"She never tells anyone but I know she misses Erik," replied Mira, looking at the timid barmaid as she read the letter.

"Who's Erik? Nashi asked. It was then Mira realized that Nashi never met him. Lucy was still pregnant when Erik last visited.

"Kinana's friend," Mira replied.

"Why does she miss him?"

"He's from another guild and they travel a lot," the barmaid answered. She didn't want to tell the little girl about his criminal past. She saw the good in everyone, just like Lucy. And also like Lucy, she was very innocent. Mira didn't want to be the one to take that away just yet.

"I've never seen him," Nashi pouted.

"That's because the last time he was here, you weren't born yet," Mira said.

"Will I ever get to meet him?" the little girl asked.

"Oh, of course," Mira assured her, as she came across another letter. It was from Erik again but it was addressed specifically to her. Mira smirked, a plan formulating in her mind and she knew just who could help her. "Ne, Nashi-chan, do you want to spend the day with me?"

Nashi brightened at that. She loved Auntie Mira and spending time with her. "Okay!"

The duo motioned for Kinana to take charge of the bar for the day as they had an important errand to attend to. Mira told Nashi of the plan and she was all for it. They set to work immediately, not wanting to leave out any minute detail. Nashi was supposed to be the distraction while Mira did most of the plan. Nashi decided to ask the barmaid more questions.

"Does mama and papa know Erik?" Nashi asked. Kinana giggled at her curiosity.

"Yes, Nashi-chan, Lucy and Natsu know Erik," Kinana said.

"What's Erik's guild's name?"

"Crime Sorciere,"

"Just like Uncle Jellal!"

"Yes, they are guildmates,"

"Hi, guys!" Mira said suddenly, causing them to jump in surprise.

"Auntie Mira!" Nashi waved.

"It's time, Nashi-chan," Mira discreetly whispered.

"Auntie Kinana! Can you come with me?" Nashi asked. Kinana looked at her curiously.

"Where are we going?" she asked in return.

"To the park. I want to play," Nashi pleaded, using her special Nashi eyes again. Kinana looked at Mira. The latter giggled.

"It's fine, I can take over from here," Mira said. "Hope you guys have fun!"

Nashi led Kinana out of the guild hall and ran straight to the park. Kinana had a hard time chasing after her because she was so fast. Nashi then reached the playground and played on the slides and monkey bars. Kinana, seeing she was safe, sat by the nearby bench. All that running made her kind of tired.

Am I really that out of shape? Kinana thought as she caught her breath.

"You really need to get out more," a familiar voice told her.

"Yeah, may-" she gasped when she realized who took the spot beside her. It was Erik. Is this real?

"Yeah, it's real," he chuckled.

"What are you doing here?" she breathed.

"I'm sitting on a park bench," Erik said. "Am I not allowed to be here?"

Kinana rolled her eyes and slapped his arm. "That's not what I meant and you know it."

He chuckled. "I know. We were travelling down south and Magnolia was on the route. We decided to come visit."

"Then how did you know I was here?" Kinana asked.

"How wouldn't I know?" Cobra said smugly. "I can sense you everywhere and anywhere."

"Okay, that sounded just a little creepy but I'll let it go," Kinana said as she glanced at the playground again. Nashi was still there, good.

"So, what are you doing here, anyway? I didn't think this was your scene," Erik asked her.

"I'm watching Nashi," replied Kinana.

"Who?"

"Nashi, the pink haired girl," Kinana repeated as she motioned to the girl in question who was sliding down.

"Ah, yes. Last I remember, Lucy was still pregnant," Erik said. Just then, Nashi came over.

"I'm hungry!" Nashi said. She then noticed the man sitting next to Kinana. "Hi!"

"Hello," Erik greeted.

"This is Erik," said Kinana. Nashi's eyes widened in realization.

"Oh! This morning, Auntie Kinana said that she missed you," said Nashi. Erik turned to smirk at the blushing girl.

"She did?"

"Nashi-chan, here's some jewels, have some ice cream," Kinana said, handing over the money, as if trying to send the girl away. The girl ran away excitedly to buy some ice cream.

"She was making that up," Kinana said.

"Don't bother hiding it," Erik shrugged. "You know I can hear everything, especially when it comes to you."

Kinana just blushed and looked at her knees, not knowing how to respond to that. It seemed that she didn't know what to say anymore. It was still a little overwhelming. What else was she supposed to say to her boyfriend who she hadn't seen in 2 and a half years?

"Here!" Nashi said, holding out a vanilla ice cream cone.

"Who is this for?" Kinana asked as she accepted the cone.

"For both of you!" Nashi chirped.

"Huh?" Kinana and Erik asked at the same time.

"I wanted to buy Uncle Erik one too," Nashi explained. Erik raised his eyebrow at 'Uncle Erik' but let it slide. "But I only have two hands."

"You could have called me over, you know," Kinana said as she licked the ice cream.

"But you two were talking!" Nashi said as she sat down beside Kinana, enjoying her strawberry cone. "Mama said it was rude to interrupt people."

"Yes, Kinana, Nashi's right," Erik said as he took the cone from Kinana and licked the other side. Kinana's eyes widened at the gesture and flushed. They continued sharing the ice cream as the trio spent time by talking and letting Nashi get to know Erik better.

"Oh, no, it's getting dark," Kinana said as she noticed the sky. Nashi pouted.

"I don't want to go yet!" she whined.

"Well, tough, kid," Erik said as he stood up. He took his and Kinana's belongings as she carried Nashi.

"Lucy and Natsu must have been worried about you," Kinana said as they made their way over to the guild.

"Speaking of Natsu and Lucy," Erik said, as he pointed to the direction of the guild. The two in question were standing by the gate, wide smiles on their faces.

"Erik! I didn't know you were here too!" Lucy greeted.

"Yo, Erik," Natsu said as he fistbumped with the poison dragon slayer.

"Natsu, Lucy, it's been a while," said Erik as Kinana let Nashi down. She ran to her parents and whispered something in her mom's ear, which didn't go unnoticed by Natsu and Erik.

"Shall we go inside the guild?" Erik said as he ushered Kinana through.

"Ah, we were just going home," Lucy said. "Enjoy the rest of your evening!"

The Dragneels headed home as Erik and Kinana entered the guild hall. Inside, they were greeted with a single table and two chairs in the middle of the hall. The table was adorned with a single red rose as a centerpiece and had an array of food. There was a spotlight shown solely on the table, giving it a private atmosphere. Kinana gasped at the 'surprise'. Erik, having heard what Nashi told her mom, watched her reaction. Just then, Mirajane emerged from the shadows.

"Hey guys," she said. "So, this was whipped up by concerned well-wishers."

"Gee, I wonder who that could be?" Erik said as he rolled his eyes.

"You guys deserved a date," Mira said. "It's just the two of you here. I promise there won't be anyone who would disturb you."

"I don't know what to say," Kinana said as she took a seat. Erik sat across her. "Thank you, Mira."

"No problem. Have fun guys!" Mira said as she went out of the guild hall.

"Did you plan this?" Kinana asked.

"Maybe. I didn't plan this though," Erik replied, gesturing to the table and the spotlight. "I just wanted some alone time with you but they sure went all out."

"This is Fairy Tail," giggled Kinana. "What would you expect?"

"Ah, there's one more thing missing," Erik said. He placed a small, blue velvet box on the plate in front of Kinana. Her eyes widened, knowing what this meant.

"A-are you p-proposing?" Kinana stuttered. Erik smirked.

"Maybe," he said. Kinana opened the box and inside was an intricate ring, with a gold band and a purple diamond on it. The design was beautiful. "So, how about it?"

"Yes," Kinana breathed. She jumped up and went to Erik's side to hug him. He took the ring and slipped it on her finger.

A/N: Okay, honestly, this wasn't the direction it was originally supposed to go but I'm glad it went there! HAHAHAH. It seems Nashi has a habit of making men propose to their girlfriends. XD Hope you liked it! :D