Previously…

These strange people were so nice to me, and I don't even know their names yet. So, I turned to them once more. That blue-haired girl and the other white-haired one were playing with Bob and that white cat. The big guy and the black cat were sitting on the sofa, while the long-haired woman was getting some ingredients from the fridge.

"Um..." I started. The blue-haired girl heard me, and looked at me innocently. So innocent, I might just die if I don't hug her.

"What is it, Michael-san?" she asked me. Okay, I need to calm down. All I need to do was ask their names, and that's it.

"Uh... I forgot..." I said. "What were... uh... your names, again?" At that, the little girl smiled at me, and walked closer to me. She took my hand and shook it gently, as if this was the first time we've ever met.

"Nice to meet you again, Michael-san!" she said.

"...My name's Wendy!"

Chapter 8:

Officially Canon pt. 1

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MY P.O.V.

It had been two weeks since Michael's 'surprise' visit. After that little incident, we decided it wasn't best to let all the Fairy Tail characters to stay here in my little home. So, we decided to split up. Unfortunately, things didn't go that well beforehand.

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"All right," I said. "We're going to have to split us up. My house is too small to let you all stay here. And we can't risk anymore people finding out about you." I looked at them all with a serious face for a moment, then they began to water and I sniffed before sobbing.

"I wish you all could stay..." I whined. "But, Dani-chan has agreed to let you stay at her place, too."

"That's because I don't want to be left out on all the fun!" Dani-chan said. "And I've decided to let Jellal, Ultear, Meredy, Gajeel and Gray to stay at my place!" At the mention of his name, the raven-haired ice user frowned with a blush on his face. He was currently standing beside me along with Natsu, Gajeel and Lucy. The others were either sitting or standing next to Dani-chan.

"Dude..." he whispered to me. "I don't wanna stay at her place. She's..." He trailed off when he saw Dani-chan looking at her. I completely understood. Not! I don't really get why guys are so afraid of getting close to girls. But then again, I am a guy. Still, that doesn't explain their behaviour. But I needed to do what is needed to be done.

"Um... Dani-chan," I called. She turned to me with a confused expression. "Maybe it's best that Gray should stay with me. You wouldn't wanna get preggers tomorrow now, do you?" At that, Dani-chan blushed and shook her head.

"I-I wasn't p-planning on d-doing that!" she cried. "Pen-san! Only Michael would think of doing something like that! At least that's what you told me!"

"Well, yeah. I guess you're right." I chuckled while scratching my cheek. "So, that means I get Natsu, Lucy, Erza, Juvia, Levy and Happy to stay with me. Is everyone okay with-"

"NO!" I heard Juvia suddenly scream. I jolted from where I was standing and accidentally looked into her red, glowing eyes. I shivered in fear and almost wet myself at that. She can be scary when she has to.

"Juvia cannot let that woman be with my Gray-sama!" She pointed at Dani-chan, who simply smirked and rolled her eyes.

"If you have a problem with it, Juvia, I suggest you tell it to me." She said, going to the kitchen. We all watched her go in and heard clanking sounds. A few seconds later, she came out with a frying pan on her right hand, and one of the pot lids on the other.

"That is, of course, if you're up for it?" She smirked at Juvia, who glared at her before doing a battle stance.

"Do not underestimate Juvia, woman." She said, turning her hand to water. "Juvia can easily dispose of you if you dare touch my Gray-sama." Just then, Gray stepped in between them and shoved his hands near their faces.

"That's enough." He said. "I'll just stay here with my team. I'm sorry, Dani-san, but I can't stay at your place." He looked at Dani-chan with a sincere face, and that made her drop the metallic things, right onto Natsu's feet.

"Ow! Damn it, that hurt!" He growled. None of us listened, and he just shrank to a corner, waiting for the conversation to end.

"I'll take Gray's place, Dani-chan." Levy said, going over to her and shaking her hand. "I'm sure that we'll have fun at your place. We're all girls. Well, almost anyway." She gave Dani a cute smile, and that made her burst into a smile of her own. With a quick nod, it was decided.

Natsu, Lucy, Juvia, Gray, Erza and Happy will be staying with me. And Jellal, Ultear, Meredy, Gajeel and Levy will be staying with Dani-chan. That went better than expected.

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Well, things went on normally after that. Every day, Dani-chan and the others come by my place to read fics or do something else. Last week, we watched a horror movie. I enjoyed seeing the mighty Titania Erza cower whenever a scary face comes into view. And it took days just to get her mind off of it. She would slash anyone getting near her. Sheesh, talk about scary.

And a few days ago, I sang them one of my original songs, entitled "The Only One". They enjoyed it, and I was glad that they did. That song meant a lot to me. Since that's the song I wrote to reach out to my best friend, but in the end, she turned her back to me. But that's okay. Without that painful experience, I wouldn't have found my new friends. Like Fairy Tail always says, 'Friends are supposed to be there for one another and-" I forgot the other part. I don't even think that they said it. But that's the message of their Anime.

Anyway, the past two weeks were filled with fun and happiness. Not once have we bothered reading fan fiction again for a while. We decided that it was healthier to spend our time away from the computer for a while and do some outdoor things. Last weekend, we trekked up a small mountain a little close to our house. There, Dani-chan and I watched them spar with each other. It was to keep them in shape. That was a lot of fun to watch, but the most fun we had was last night.

We had a group sleep-over at our place. And we shared stories with each other. Some sad, some exciting, and some are just downright stupid. Just like Natsu's story for one. He was strolling down the forest in the southern part of Magnolia, when he slipped and lost his balance. He fell in a small yet deep lake. When he opened his eyes, he saw the biggest fish he had ever seen. And you know what he did? He dried up the entire lake for crying out loud!

"I thought it was gonna eat me!" was Natsu's defence. Still, I couldn't blame him, and it was good for a laugh. We all slept in the living room, and it was the best night's sleep ever. That's why I got to wake up early today.

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It's September 10th, Thursday. The early autumn breeze was cooling the whole house down even though the windows were closed. It was around 6: 00 a.m. I wasn't in my normal 'I don't wanna wake up' mood today. I don't know why, though. My eyes landed upon the other people sleeping. I was between Gajeel and Juvia at the time, the Iron Dragon Slayer had his arms and legs sprawled out like some uncivilized barbarian, while Juvia was cuddling her Gray-sama plush toy. I have no idea where she got it, though.

Natsu was on the sofa, sneaky idiot. His mouth was open and it was beginning to drool. Tough luck for Lucy, who was under him along with Gray, her mouth was open, too, but Gray's arm was shielding her. I hope they wake up okay. Levy was sleeping on a chair. She was using her arms as support as she slept on the table with an open book. She said she wanted to finish it. I never expected that she'd sleep through it. I didn't see Dani-chan, Jellal and Erza in the living room. I wonder if they woke up earlier.

So, carefully trying not to step on the group, I walked to the bathroom and fixed myself up. Just the usual bathroom ritual any person does when they wake up. Afterwards, I tiptoed my way downstairs and head outside. It wasn't that bright out, so it was a little chilly. I had to wear a sweater to avoid getting a cold.

As I walked, the chilly air brushes by my hair and face. I reached a little distance from my house, to a small clearing up ahead. Our district doesn't have too many trees, since it's full of buildings and such. So it's really something to have a clearing with trees and untouched scenery. The only drawback is, it's a shortcut to Michael's house.

I scoured the area, calling Jellal and Erza's name in the air. Then, as I made my way through the center of the clearing, I saw them. The scarlet-haired Armour Wizard and the blue-haired Star Mage. They were both standing in the middle of the field, hand in hand.

"No way..." I muttered to myself. I could hardly believe that I was seeing this. Of course I thought this would happen soon, I just didn't think that it would be a secret!

"I know, right?" I heard a voice behind me asked. I quietly jolted from my spot and turned to see Dani-chan. She was wearing a pink sweater and had a silly smile on her face. Honestly, she just had to freak me out so early in the morning.

"Stop surprising me." I muttered. "Anyway, what are they doing here?" I asked, looking back at the two Mages behind me. We hid behind a tree and looked at them again. Jellal was tracing small circles at the back of Erza's hand. I think they were being romantic with each other.

"I think it's romantic~." Dani-chan quietly cooed. I sighed in agreement, and continued watching them.

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NORMAL P.O.V.

Jellal was absolutely mesmerized by Erza's honey-brown eyes, and he was not willing to look away, even though he knew they were being watched. Erza was the same. She couldn't bear to tear her gaze away from Jellal.

Ever since that they finished reading that story about them, they had felt a closer connection to each other. They know not whether it was the little push it gave or their natural attraction to each other, but the story became an opening. A bridge that finally made their hearts meet. They had been keeping this a secret from the others for a while now. They would disappear in the middle of an activity that Pen or Dani planned, then reappear hours later.

They didn't know how to say it, so they just hid it for now. Sometimes. Jellal would hold Erza's hand whenever she's distracted, and no one even notices. They were always distracted by either the fun of the activity or the music that they listen to. And at one time, when the group was staying in the living room and they were outside, Erza kissed Jellal's cheek. They do this every day for the past two weeks, and no one seemed to notice until now.

"Jellal..." Erza muttered under the wind. The blue-haired man turned his head to her with wondering eyes. "What if they don't want this? The others, I mean..."

At that, Jellal's face twitched a bit, before pulling Erza into a tight hug. She was at first shocked by the action, but reciprocated the same affection seconds later.

"Erza..." Jellal whispered in her ear. "No one would deny us. We were destined to be together. You saw how they all reacted when we were reading the story, right?"

"Yes..." she answered. "But what if they were just trying to be thoughtful so they wouldn't hurt my feelings?"

"Erza..." Jellal let go of the hug and held her shoulders. He shook her a bit before looking at her with serious yet affectionate eyes. "Do you really think your friends from Fairy Tail are like that?"

Erza looked up to her lover with shocked eyes, then softened as a smile crept onto her lips. He was right. Jellal was right. Her friends aren't like that. She should have known better. The redhead shook her head and did a small peck on Jellal's lips, which made him blush a little.

"You're right." She said with a smile on her face. "I... I think I'm ready to tell them now." Her words made Jellal's face perk up. With a grin, he nodded at her. They held each others' hands again and kissed, this time more passionate.

Jellal's hand crept onto Erza's back, pulling her closer to him. Erza's free hand held onto the man's cheek and stroked it gently. Their tongues melded together as one as they deepen their kiss. This morning, the trees' leaves were blowing through and gently falling. A perfect scenery for such a delicate and romantic action.

"Finally, you guys! We've been waiting forever!" Came a voice from one of the bushes."

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MY P.O.V.

I blinked a few times after hearing that voice. That sounded like Natsu. But he shouldn't be here. He was sleeping at the house. So how come-?

"We're so proud of you guys!" Another voice shouted. That was Lucy this time. This is getting strange. I saw the couple immediately retract from their activity and scoured the clearing for the sources of the voices with blushes on their faces.

Then, out from one of the bushes, the pink-haired Dragon Slayer came out with a wide grin on his face. He was followed by a sleepy Happy and a smiling blonde. The three of them made their way to the happy, embarrassed couple.

"So this is what you guys have been up to these past couple of weeks?" Lucy asked innocently. "You guys can be so sneaky~." She cooed.

"Yeah!" Natsu agreed. "You shouldn't be hiding your relationship from us. You know we always have your back, Erza. Even Jellal, too." Natsu put on his signature grin, and that made Erza smile and nod.

"I guess it's a happy ending after all!" I heard Dani-chan say. I looked beside me, but she wasn't there. I looked back to the place where the five were, and I saw her shocking the others with her almost undetectable presence. She's like a ninja!

"I'm so happy that you guys got together now!" she said, bringing the two into a hug. She squealed in happiness and let go a few seconds later.

"We should plan a celebration!" she suggested. "And I know just the thing!"

"A picnic?" I asked, coming out from behind the tree. I wanted to be part of the celebration, too. "That's a perfect idea."

"Yeah, I was gonna say that!" Dani-chan argued. I chuckled at her irritated expression then looked back to the two. "So, what do you say?" The pair looked at each other for a second, and then looked at Natsu and Lucy. Lucy was giving them a thumbs up, while Natsu had his hands behind his back and sent them a grin. Then they looked back to me.

"That sounds like a perfect idea." Erza said, hugging Jellal beside her. Jellal patted her head and smiled.

"I like the idea, too." He said, giving me a small smile. At that, Dani-chan and I nodded and raised our fists in the air.

"We're gonna have a picnic!" We exclaimed. After that, we all headed back home to tell everyone about the newest couple and the celebration we had in store.

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"What, really?!" A surprised Levy asked. It was around seven in the morning when everyone woke up. We told them about Jellal and Erza's relationship, and the two explained how the story, 'My One and Only' helped them in confessing to each other.

"That was expected..." Meredy said. "Ultear and I already knew about it. Right, Ul~?" She glanced over the raven-haired time mage. The woman smiled softly at the nickname, then nodded.

"Yes." She said. "We both knew that it would happen eventually. Since Erza was the only person on Jellal's mind ever since you all disappeared." And with that, said man blushed and looked away.

"So," I said, clapping my hands. "To celebrate this momentous occasion, we've decided to have a picnic at the place where we found these two getting all lovey-dovey~!" I grabbed the two's arms and wrapped them around each other. Erza was blushing and stuttering all the while, even though she told us she was ready to tell everyone. Jellal was admiring the cute side of his new and only girlfriend.

"What do you say, guys?" Dani asked the remaining group. Gajeel just shrugged off the question, but we knew he was gonna show. Gray agreed, honestly happy for his teammate.

"Juvia is okay with it as long as this woman doesn't touch my Gray-sama." She glared at Dani again, who rolled her eyes before going to the kitchen to make some sandwiches.

Me and the other guys went and got some of the materials needed for the picnic. Happy took the folded picnic blanket and basket, and then went to the girls to help them with their tasks. Gajeel and Natsu were moving the grill my mother borrowed from my uncle a month ago but forgot to return it.

"Move it, Salamander! You're blocking my way!" Gajeel growled in the early hours of the morning.

"Shut up, metal breath!" Natsu spat back. "If it weren't for Erza and Jellal being together, I would never even bother to lift a finger! Now zip it!" Gray and I were watching the two bicker as they got down the stairs.

"He keeps saying that, but those two and Wendy make the greatest team, huh?" I asked to no one in particular. Just then, I heard Gray sigh.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah." He said. "Now, help me move these chairs, will 'ya?" He pointed to the stack of chairs beside him. I waved my hand at him then carried my share of the chairs. We headed down and made our way to the clearing near Michael's house, leaving the girls behind to catch up.

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DANI'S P.O.V.

I'm so happy that I could help in something this wonderful. It isn't everyday you get to participate in a celebration for your favourite couples, right? Now, I get that chance! This is going to be fantastic.

I was doing the simplest of tasks: making juice. I pulled out a big jug out of Pen-san's storage room. I put a pile of ice in it, and then opened two packets of Four-Season flavoured Iced Tea. Lucy, Juvia and Meredy were handling the sandwich-making. And Levy was putting the finished sandwiches inside the basket that Happy was holding. Ultear was busy gathering plates and glasses. And whenever she accidentally breaks a few, she always uses her Time magic to restore it back to its normal state. That was a sneaky move.

Everything was going according to plan, but I couldn't find the couple in celebration. I scanned the room for any signs of dark-blue or deep-scarlet to have a hint of those two. Just then, I saw them carrying a wooden table outside from the window. I quickly ran over to the window and popped my head out.

"Hey guys!" I called them. The two stopped their actions and looked at me with smiles on their faces. "Come on, you guys. You don't need to help. Just enjoy your company together." The two looked at each other for a moment, then started to laugh. I sweat dropped, thinking of whatever it was that I said that made them laugh.

Then, the two mages looked back at me. "It's okay." Jellal said. "We're really happy to help."

"And besides," Erza continued. "It wouldn't be a celebration if all of us don't work for it, right?" Well, I can't really argue with that now, can I? I just nodded and grinned big, then went back to the kitchen to finish making my juice.

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After the preparations have been completed, I went back to my house for a while to take a bath. Pen-san was doing the same, anyways, and they were still finishing up in the clearing. They were debating whether or not to do activities during the picnic. It was beginning to be a bit hectic, so I slipped out with Pen-san to do our own business.

After bathing, I snuck out of my house, because my Grandmother was watching in the living room. Luckily, she fell asleep while watching the morning news. I was wearing a blue t-shirt and a pair of jeans. And also a pair of sneakers.

I went to Pen-san's house to see if he was already done. Sure enough, he was just waiting for me. He was wearing a normal white t-shirt with 'God Provides' printed in the middle, a pair of blue jeans, and black sneakers.

"Ready to go?" He asked me. I nodded happily and then we went off to the picnic grounds. As we walked, Pen's phone began to ring. We had to stop and he answered it.

"Hello?" He asked through the phone.

"He-" He suddenly pressed the 'End Call' button angrily and almost crushed his phone. I was about to ask who it was he was talking to, but then the phone rang again. I wonder who it was?

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MY P.O.V.

I angrily answered the phone again. Honestly, this guy doesn't know when to quit! I growled through the phone, obviously irritated by the caller.

"What do you want?" I asked him. "Don't piss me off this early in the morning, you perverted creep."

"Come on, Pen-Pen." The voice said. "Just hear me out!" I rubbed my temples for a while, then huffed.

"Fine, what do you want, anyway Michael?" I asked him. It took a few seconds longer for him to respond, and I thought he hung up. "Uh, hello?" I asked him again.

"O-oh yeah, right." He chuckled through the phone. "Anyway, what are you doing outside so early in the morning?"

"None of your business." I answered. "Now, if you'll excuse me..." I was about to end the call again when he shouted.

"Wait!" He said. Curiously, I put the phone back to my ear and hummed. "I-I think... it might be... fun... Can I-I join?" He sounded rather nervous on the phone. And I couldn't bear myself to hurt his feelings. Even though he's a mortal enemy against anime, he still is my cousin. So, sighing in defeat, I waved my hand in the air.

"Fine. Whatever." I said. "I just have to warn you, you might not like the people there." Instead of saying something like, 'If there are anime-people there, then I'm gone!', he just began to laugh.

"W-what's so funny?" I asked him. He just kept laughing. "Hey! Michael!"

"Oh, I'm sorry." He chuckled. "I just think that I might surprise you, that's all."

"You can't pull anything on me, Michael. You know that." I said with a challenging tone.

"Wanna bet?" He asked. I knew he was smirking at that time. I just knew it. He was that kind of guy. But I don't wanna turn down on this or he might think I was a coward.

"What does the winner get?" I asked him.

"The winner gets twenty bucks from the loser, deal?" He asked me. I raised a brow, then smirked, getting the weird look from Dani.

"Deal." I said. "You know where to find us?"

"Don't worry about that." He said. "I know where you are. How else can I know that you were outside?"

"Uh, look outside your house, you creep?" I asked him. "Anyway, you better hurry up, and I expect my twenty bucks by the end of the week, alright?"

"Yeah, yeah." He chuckled. Then, he ended the call. I put the phone back in my pocket and strode off, Dani following close.

"Was that Michael?" she asked. I nodded my head. "Is he coming to the picnic?"

"Yep." I answered. Dani rolled her eyes at me, but we continued our walk in comfortable silence.

A few minutes later, we finally got to clearing, now a picnic ground. The blankets were set nicely on the slope-y area of the clearing, a perfect setting to view the rising sun. The table, that Erza and Jellal carried, was right in the middle, with the chairs Gray and I carried circled around it. The picnic basket was on one side of the table, and the plates were set on the table. The table by the way was covered with another picnic blanket.

"This place is wonderful!" I exclaimed. "But why do we need plates, I wonder?" I looked at everyone. They were all having already having fun with the activity they agreed on: Catch Happy.

"What are they doing?" I asked Lucy as I walked to her. She was sitting under a tree as she watched the others jump for the blue-furred cat. Dani decided to join, just to distract Juvia from her goal of getting close to Gray.

"Apparently, Happy thought it would be fun to put fish on the guys' underwear. And in response, the guys almost attacked the other girls. So this isn't a game, if that's what your asking. It's basically a 'Run for your Life' situation." She explained. I nodded at her, then looked at the flying cat.

Now that she mentioned it, Happy did look scared instead of being his happy-go-lucky self. And the guys look like they would die if they stop running. The girls, well, they all looked ready to kill. Sighing, I leaned back on the side of the tree that Lucy was sitting under.

'These guys...' I thought to myself. 'They'll never change, huh?' I smiled at myself. Even though I've only met them a few weeks ago in person, I think that I know them by heart now. I'm so happy that I get to spend time with them. But a question keeps trailing my mind.

Will they find a way to go back home, back to Fiore? Will they leave at the slightest hope of returning to where they were? Of course they would. They would miss their friends. They would miss their guild. Lucy wouldn't be able to pay her rent. And Natsu might lose his house to the forest like last time. I wouldn't blame them if they leave, but...

'I don't think I'll ever be the same if they leave...' I thought to myself. Well, I think I did too much thinking, because I didn't notice the peering blue eyes in front of me.

"Hello~?" A woman's voice asked. I jolted from my spot and blinked a couple of times. The woman in front of me backed away a little, and I saw who it was.

"Pen-san, if I'm correct?" she asked. I blinked again. This girl with short, white-pinkish hair is standing right in front of me. The girl that I know oh, so well too. But I still believed it was impossible.

"Michael-san said you already knew me." She said. "So, I don't need to introduce myself, right?" I was speechless. Lisanna Strauss was standing right in front of me. The woman who I strongly argue against Natsu being with her was right here. I don't really get it, but when I remembered that she said Michael's name, that means he was the one who hid them.

"N-no way..." I muttered to myself. Just then, I felt a tug on my t-shirt. I looked down, and I saw the blue-haired Sky Dragon Slayer with her little white cat in her arm.

"Hello there, Pen-san." She said to me. "Nice to meet you!" I just nodded at her, and then looked back to Lisanna.

"Hey... Lisanna?" I called. The girl looked at me and hummed in question. "Who else is with you?"

"Oh, that's easy." She answered. "Mira-nee and Elf-nii, of course! And also little Wendy here. And Pantherlily, too."

"I-I see..." I said. Then, I tapped the tree to call Lucy from behind. "Lucy... I think you might wanna see this." I heard ruffling of leaves and small footsteps. A few seconds later, Lucy was beside me, wide-eyed and staring at the two.

"Hello, Lucy." Lisanna said as she faced her. "We've been looking for you, you know?" Shocked, Lucy placed a hand over her mouth and started to tremble. Just then, Lucy was hugged by little Wendy.

"Lucy-san!" she squealed. The resulting impact threw the both of them backwards and down the ground. Charles had already soared into the air, just a little below the trees to avoid being seen. Lisanna and I went and checked on them, but it seemed they were fine. Even though Wendy was crying.

"Lucy-san! I was so worried about you guys!" she cried. Apparently, her crying caught the attention of the others. Everyone was shocked to see Lisanna and Wendy, and ran to us like we were fresh meat. Happy was tickled-pink to find Charles safe and sound. But the white-furred cat was still as cold as ever.

"Wendy, Lisanna!" Natsu exclaimed. "Where were you?!" he asked. Lisanna then turns to him and pouts at him.

"We were the ones looking for you guys, Natsu. Not the other way around!" she said. At that, Natsu chuckled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his head.

"R-right..." he said. "So, are you guys the only one here?"

"Nope." Lisanna said. "Mira-nee, Elf-nii and Lily will be here any moment with Michael-san."

"Did you say Lily's here?!" Gajeel suddenly spurted. Lisanna nodded at him, and he cried tears of joy.

"Honestly, Gajeel. Get a grip on yourself, will you?" Levy sighed. Then she smiled again. "Still, I'm glad to see all of you here!"

From their conversations to one another, it felt like Fairy Tail was back to normal. I looked at each of their faces. Everyone was happy, except for one. Amidst the laughing, fun and happy atmosphere, Lucy's rather depressed aura stood out like red on a funeral. She was looking at specifically Natsu and Lisanna, having a wonderful time chatting with each other.

I hope Lucy doesn't get too jealous. And I hope she confesses too. I can't read any NaLu fics because she'll just deny their relation. But before I could dig any deeper into the subject, a hand found its way to my shoulder and tapped me twice. I turned around to see my cousin, Michael.

His hair was done in an upwards and spiky style with the help of gel. Typical of him, in every occasion, he always has to look the best. He was wearing a black t-shirt with a white skull imprinted on it. Also black pants with rips on the knees, with a chain dangling in two of the loop holes on his pants. He was also wearing black sneakers.

"I expect my twenty bucks by the end of the week." He said, mimicking what I said to him earlier. He smirked at me when I scowled at him. Honestly, this was the first time that he had beaten me in a bet.

"Hey guys!" Someone from behind Michael shouted. "Who wants to get this picnic started?"

"If you're a real man, then picnics will be a blast!" Roared a very obvious voice. Lisanna's face perked up at the sight of her two siblings.

"Mira-nee! Elf-nii!" she exclaimed, rushing to the two and giving them a hug. Mirajane was carrying two baskets, possibly filled with more sandwiches. And Elfman was carrying a sack of rice and a pot to cook the rice in.

"You wouldn't start the party without me now, would you?" Pantherlily's voice sounded. At that exact moment, Gajeel leaped in the air, and his boot almost hit my head!

"Lily~!" He exclaimed. He tackled the small feline into a bear hug and cried again. "I missed you, my little kitty-witty!"

"So?" Michael suddenly asks me. "Does this mean I can be friends with you guys?" Dani and I looked at him for a moment, and then Dani spoke.

"Well, since you hated anime before, you still need to be punished."

At that, Michael's face paled and his eye twitched. "I think submerging his head in the lake for 20 minutes would be enough. What do you think, Pen-san?"

"Hmm..." I hummed. "I guess that would be enough." I chuckled.

"Come on! Really?" Michael asked us. Then, we started to laugh. He blushed for a moment, then started to laugh along with us. I don't know why, but at that day, the sunrise was so beautiful.

A/N:

Wow! A new update! I can't believe it! XD Well, no fiction for this chapter! Since it's the chapter where Erza and Jellal go officially canon! Wee~! Isn't that nice?! XDD

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Congratulations to the 8 qualifiers for the contest! :D And for those who haven't made it, don't worry! I still have lots more contests on my other stories, too! Like my new one that I haven't uploaded yet, I'm gonna have a contest for that, too. So wait for it and enter as well. Who knows? Maybe you'll be included there!

Now, as I've said to these guys, or some, I forgot, I'm going to ask a series of questions each time I post a chapter. Here goes:

1.) If you can't solve a problem in Math, what do you usually do?

2.) What do you do after watching a scary werewolf movie?

3.) Does anime come with benefits? If you think so, explain.

4.) What would you do if an otaku robber comes to your house?

5.) Who would be your best choice to have as a partner to dance with during the Prom?

For Girls:

Natsu Dragneel

Gray Fullbuster

Gajeel Redfox

Loke

Jellal Fernandez

Sting Eucliffe

Rogue Cheney

For Guys:

Lucy Heartfilia

Juvia Lockser

Levy Mcgarden

Aries

Erza Scarlet

Yukino Aguria

Kinana

Explain why they would be the best partner for you.

I know you might think that these questions seem illogical or nonsensical, but trust me, it has a purpose. Be creative in your answer, but also be honest. I want pure honesty from you guys, specially the qualifiers!

And at the next update, I'll be taking 2 people off the group, meaning that they didn't pass. But don't worry! As I've said before, there will be other contests, so good luck to all of you! XD

Ja Ne~