Finally I managed to finished this chapter! I have to say that this was the hardest chapter I had to write... on Monday I had no clue on how to start. On Tuesday I started getting some ideas, started writing something, and coming to the conclusion it was not right. Then On Wednesday I came up with another idea... I really hope u guys like it! it might not be what you're expecting though... but anyways I want to thank all the ones that have favorite/follow/alert this story thanks sooo much! :D and super thanks to 13, SeeYouInLaLaLand,Shadow Siren, Guest, LinkLover123, Harbinger of the Living Dead, IcedSoulFairy, twinSlayer, Yuni-sama, Jerza Fernandes, I always smile, Glaceon Mage, Marcus Absent, theabridgedkuriboh, andJackpot 2 for your reviews in the last chapter! :)) and continuing to support this story! I'm sorry for my grammatical mistakes but after doing this story my brain is numb lol :))
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail
*People are arriving at the Guild, some are putting tables, others are bringing in food; it looks like something big is going to happen in Fairy Tail*
Makarov: Hello everyone I'm Makarov Dreyar, Fairy Tail's third master…. Er I mean sixth, anyways Fairy Tail is going to be conducting a Fan Fiction contest, in which Erza Scarlet and Mirajane Strauss are going to compete for the title of… *Gets all excited and throws his hands on the air* The Best Fan Fiction… hehehehe the winner shall receive an extraordinary prize!
*Hears Erza in the background murmuring to herself*
Erza: I've got this… no need to be nervous… just need to read my story.
*Sees a very happy Mirajane who is just waiting for the Contest to start*
I will be one of the judges, along with Levy McGarden and … *says to himself* who can I assign as the other judge? Everyone has refused to help me out *starts to cry dramatically* WHY?! These ungrateful brats don't want to help a lovely old man out… everyone that I asked has said no… who can be-
*Hears Cana at the back*
Cana: *Sounds dazed and sleepy* hey why is everybody up so early? And so noisy too, can't you guys see that some people are trying to sleep…
Levy: But Cana is already noon…
Cana: My point! That's too early…. *yawns* yesterday I went to sleep really late; but what is going on here?
Levy: Well we are having a Fan Fiction Contest-
Makarov: Cana! Why don't you join us?
Levy: Um Master…
Makarov: Please be one of the judges….
Cana: A judge… for what?
Makarov: *acts very dramatic* I need another judge for the competition… and you just seem perfect for the job!
Levy: *Sweat drops* umm… Master, are you sure?
Makarov: Of course I am… afterwards we are going to celebrate!
Cana: *gets very excited* Fine, count me in!
Makarov: Excellent! Levy please show Cana her assign seat.
Levy: Um okay master if that's your decision, *Smiles and takes Cana's hand* come Cana you'll be sitting next to me.
*They both leave and Makarov stays alone*
*Says with a huge grin* Now this should be interesting… I wonder who the winner is going to be…
*At this point everyone is getting allocated in their seats; there is a table at the front of the Guild where an enthusiastic Levy, a grinning Makarov and a very sleepy Cana are sitting down. At the right side are two chairs for the contestants. Mirajane is wearing a pretty yellow dress while Erza is wearing her gorgeous purple dress –the one she wears on special occasions- both look ready to begin.*
*Makarov stands up and starts to speak*
Makarov: May I have your attention ladies and gentleman… we are about to start this Fan Fiction Battle- er Contest! So listen carefully…
*Lucy, Happy and Natsu enter the Guild, looking very confuse*
Lucy: what's going on everyone?
Levy: Lu-chan you're finally here! Well Mira and Erza are competing for the title of the Best Fan Fiction Story…
Lucy: The what? You have to be kidding me!
Mira: *smiles* seriously we are, come on take a sit… you and Natsu might find my story very interesting!
Happy: What about me! Not fair everyone ignores me… *starts to cry*
Erza: do not worry Happy you might have an important part in my story!
Happy: really?! Erza *Sniffs* you're a good person despite what *Sniffs* Natsu and Gray say about you, you're the best!
Erza: What?! how-
Natsu: *laughs nervously* hahaha Happy you're so funny, now what were you saying Mira?
Mira: Oh well I was-
Makarov: Sorry Mirajane but we need to get started
Mira: Oh my… *smiles* this is so exciting!
Makarov: Natsu, Lucy take a seat please… now we are going to begin… *raises hands in the air* Our Fan Fiction Battle between Titania and the Demon! Now the two contestants need to come up to the front please.
*Mirajane and Erza stand in the front while shaking their hands*
Erza: *smiles* Well I wish you good luck Mirajane… certainly you will need it…
Mira: *smiles back* I wish you good luck as well Erza! And I wouldn't be so sure if I were you…
*The two young women started to form a black aura around them. They kept shaking their hands not wanting to let go*
Makarov: Ahem! Well looks like we are ready to start. Here are the rules; you will come to the front, then you will tell us the title of your story and who is your story about after that you can proceed to read it. Is everything clear?…. Good, we'll start with Mirajane Strauss!
*Mira walks to the front while people start clapping for her and shouting her name*
Elfman: That's my sis! A man!
Lisanna: Go Mira-nee!
Mira: *smiles* hello everyone! The title of my story is "I love you" and is going to be about Natsu and Lucy… my story is not too long, it goes straight to the point and the romance.
Lucy: *Starts to blush* Oh no!
Mira: now I will continue….
As I was opening my eyes, I could only see the clarity that was coming from my window. My eyes started to adjust to the brightness of my room. Suddenly I felt a pair of strong hands surrounding my waist. I didn't even had to look to know who it was. Pink locks started to appear next to me, and the sound of mumbling filled my ears. It was Natsu Dragneel, the love of my life-
Lucy: Ehhh?!
Gray: SHHH… this is getting interesting!
Sure we were just dating. But it was already a custom for him to sleep in the same bed as me, that I couldn't see anything wrong with it. I turned to look at his sleeping face. He looked so peaceful and serene that it was hard to imagine him as a dragon slayer. His gorgeous face looked so innocent that it made me fall in love with him all over again. I could have just kept on staring at him but I needed to get to the Guild.
I tried to not make a lot of noise as I climbed off the bed and went to take a quick shower. Without realizing it I started to recall all the important events that had happened to me this past year. How many friends had left, some had come back; many things changed in our Guild but everyone was happy. This passing year had been amazing! Natsu finally asked me out… and I could finally tell him how much he meant to me. Looking at the future, I could just hope for me and Natsu to stay together.
Lucy: *Deeply Blush* I... I don't think this is right... Mira why don't-
*Mirajane gives her a serious stared*
Lucy: Never mind... continue please
Suddenly a noise outside the restroom interrupted my thought. "It might be Natsu" I said to myself, "finally he is awake" that brought me a smile. Natsu could never wake up early, and if he did it was because he was hungry.
As I was getting out of my hot bath I kept hearing more noises. At first I just dismissed them thinking that Natsu was just looking for something to eat but the sounds just kept coming louder and louder. Finally I was fully dress and I was brushing my hair when there was dead silence. The sounds outside disappeared, just like that. Fear started to crawl inside my chest; still my mind just kept thinking to stay calm.
When I opened the restroom's door, my fear became greater. My room was very dark and silent. Despite the fact that it was morning, someone had closed the windows and pulled the curtains.
"N…Natsu are you here?" I tried to sound confident but the fear just kept sinking in my chest.
There was no answer. I tried calling him again "Natsu this is not funny… please come out already!" still no answer. My mind started to formulate a ton of possibilities that could had happen. What if someone came and kidnapped him while he was still sleeping? No that couldn't be, Natsu was way too strong, he could defeat anyone. What if he left me because I didn't have more food left? That was reasonable but I knew he cared more about me that food.
I tried walking to my right, my hand feeling the smooth cool surface of the wall suddenly felt the little switch. As I was about to turn the lights on, a pair of strong arms embraced me from behind. I felt my life been taken away from my body at that moment. The only thought that came to my mind was 'NATSU'
He had just scared the life out of me but all my fear was rapidly replaced by anger. Surprisingly I heard a small chuckle coming from him. Oh that Natsu! He was about to get a good piece of my mind and a worthy slap on the face-
Happy: typical Lucy…
Nevertheless something made me stop in my track; just before my eyes a candle started lighting up. It's beautiful red flame warming up the whole room. It felt so magical, and I knew who's it was. While still surprised by Natsu's actions, he turned on the lights. Revealing the only table I owned with a gorgeous ornament of flowers and set for two.
"Surprise" Natsu whispered in my ear, "Happy one year anniversary"
My mind couldn't formulate any words much less a complete sentence…. I was speechless by Natsu. He turned me around and gave me a quick peck on my lips. Then he gave me one of his most wonderful grins.
"I hope I didn't scare you but I really wanted to surprise you…" Natsu continue, "I wanted to start this day with a surprise breakfast… then maybe a walk around town, just you and me… I want to spend the entire day with the love of my life…"
I was so stunned that I didn't even noticed the tears that were coming down my face until Natsu touch my cheek wiping them.
A frown replaced his smile, "Lucy what's wrong?"
I smiled at him, "have I ever told you how much I love you?" and I wrap my arms around his neck.
His goofy smile retuning, "Um I'm not sure… maybe you need to show me how much you love me" and with that he put his arms around my waist and brought me close to him.
I looked into his eyes and said, "Well, I love you… more than anything" and with those said words, I gave him a sweet proper kiss.
As we pull apart, he kept his arms around me, "Well we better go eat"
"What did you cooked?" I asked him
"The best food on earth… cereal!" he said laughing like an idiot
Go figure; and as I joined his laughter too, I kept my arms around him, I kept him close to my heart. Maybe cereal was not the most romantic food on earth, but at that moment I didn't care. I was with the most wonderful guy in the whole universe; I was with the love of my life.
The end
*Everyone in the Guild was silent for a second then everyone started to clap and cheer*
Elfman: *With tears in his eyes* that story was a man!
Lisanna: Aww so cute… go Mira-nee!
*Levy and Bisca had tears in their eyes as well, Gray was still in shock, Erza was silent but smiling, and Lucy was blushing silently*
Levy: Mira I didn't know you had it in you…
Gray: I didn't know that hot head could be gentle!
*Suddenly everyone looks at Natsu and Lucy with knowing stares *
Lucy: *Deeply blushed* I… I think that story was… v… very good! But it was just a story nothing is going on with me and Natsu… right Natsu?
*There is not an answer and Lucy looks to her side and sees Natsu snorting*
Lucy: *Says in an angry tone* See… he fell asleep… that idiot is not gentle.
Gray: *Laughs* I guess you're right… it was just too good to be true… hahahah
Makarov: Wonderful story Mirajane! …. We are going to give our reviews at the end. Now is Erza's turn.
*Erza walks to the front and people start to clap and shout her name too*
Erza: I have to say that I liked your story very much Mirajane….
Mira: thank you, I know I will love your story too.
Erza: *Gives a slight smile* well the title of my story is "Until the End" and is going to be about Gray…
Juvia: *Starts to clap and cheers louder* Oh Erza-san you're amazingl! Juvia likes your story already!
Gray: *Veins popping out* Why me again?!
Erza: *Looks very serious* Is there a problem?
Gray: *hides behind Lucy* No ma'am!
Erza: Good… as a lot of you guys know I had already written a story about Gray…
Gray: *Blushes* Please don't even remind me about that-
Erza: *Cuts him with a stern look* But since we needed to make things fair I came up with another story. This one is short even though at the beginning I had one hundred chapters I had to cut it into one…
*Everyone started gasping*
I know, I know, you guys would have preferred to listen to my original story of one hundred chapters but that was Master's orders. At any rate I will start...
He was cold and gasping for air. He didn't know what to do or how to escape. He tried to look for an exit, anything that could take him away from there but it was in vain. He was trapped in a cage with a broken hand. He didn't know where his friends were or if they were alive- what was he thinking, they needed to be alive- he needed to find them no matter what.
Gray:*Says with a grin* I guess this story is not so bad; I'm in character all the way!
As he was about to summon another ice hammer, Gray started to run out of magic. He was panting hard and was too exhausted to even get up.
Juvia: Oh poor Gray-sama!
Suddenly he heard a noise coming from the back of the cage. Since it was really dark he couldn't see anything. But one thing he was sure of was that he was not alone. Gray tried standing up which brought a lot of agony to his insides making him so dizzy he had to sit fast. He needed to know who was there with him; was it a friend or a foe, he wasn't sure but he couldn't waste anymore time there without knowing.
Thinking about his friends made him worry all over again; he didn't know where Lucy was but he was sure she was with Natsu. That pink hair man was like the brother he never had-
Gray: *Steam coming out of his head* Oh Hell no! That Flame Head is the most annoying bastard I have ever known.
Lucy: *Says in a mocking tone* Shhhhh… this is getting interesting!
Gray knew Lucy was in good hands. Then there was Erza; he shouldn't have to worry about her because he knew she was strong but he couldn't help it. Erza was his big sister; he loved her with all his heart-
Gray: *A little blush* Umm no comments….
But he needed to believe in her. She was going to be alright. For some strange reason he also caught himself thinking about a certain bluenette mage. He was worrying sick about her; he needed to find her and tell her his feelings before it was too late. He needed to tell Juvia he loved her with all his heart-
Juvia: *Hugs Gray * Juvia is so Happy! Juvia knew all along that Gray-sama loved her…. *turns to Lucy* hear that Love rival, Gray-sama loves Juvia with all his heart!
Lucy: *Trying not to laugh* yeah I can see…
*Veins start to pop from Erza's head*
Gray: *Tries to get away from Juvia* Erza you made me so out of character! I will-
Erza: *has a black aura around her* SILENCE! I have… been patient enough with all the interruptions. If I hear one more person talk, I swear you'll be sorry.
Everyone: *Raises hands* Ayee sir!
Erza: Ahem, as I was saying...
Again he started to hear more noises. Precariously he started crawling towards the back. Someone was there he could hear someone breathing hard. Slowly he tried getting up again, this time he did and as he was walking he saw a limp body on the floor. But what he saw made his heart stop; His eyes caught a glimpse of blue hair and immediately all his pain went away. Gray knelt beside the body and hold it against his chest. It was Juvia. His Juvia was there with him.
"Juvia wake up… please tell me you're okay" said Gray while shaking her a little.
Nothing happened; Gray's heart couldn't take it anymore. He was going to make it possible for her to live, he was sure of it… but how. Gray examined her face, besides a few scratches she looked beautiful, her eyes were closed and her plump pale lips were set in a straight line but she looked like she was having a good dream. A little smile appeared on her face and she started to open her eyes.
She looked very surprise to see him there, but she couldn't help the slight blush spreading on her cheeks, she gave him a full smile as she touched his face with her hand.
Gray was so relieve that he hugged her with all his strength, he was not going to let her suffer anymore. He was going to stay by her side at all times. He hadn't thought how afraid he had been of losing her, until tears made their way down his face, he was crying, he had not cried since that incident with Lyon. But looking at Juvia so defenseless had broken his heart into tiny pieces.
"Gray-sama…?" asked the pretty blunette
Gray smiled down at her, "I'm so glad you're okay…"
"Juvia is happy that Gray-sama is okay too" and gave him a smile of her own.
They stared into each other's eyes. At that moment nobody else existed, only they did.
"There is something I've wanting to tell you…" Gray was so nervous, that his mind was beginning to get fuzzy.
Juvia immediately understood what Gray wanted to tell her, and she started to blush madly. "Is okay, I feel it too" and with that she took his hand.
Without a moment to spared Gray leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. All his thoughts were cut, all his pain was thrown away, he didn't even noticed his hand was broken and all his worries disappeared. He was never going to let her go, ever again.
As they pull back the cage started to tremble. Something was going on; Gray needed to take Juvia out. Suddenly a profound voice came soaring all over the place.
"Hahahahaha… ready to give up ice mage? Or do you want me to destroy you completely?" said the thundering voice
"You'll never get us!"
"Well I have already captured most of your friends, including those two trouble makers… what were their names?... oh yes Natsu and Lucy… hahahaha. Amazingly I only need to captured Titania and all Fairy Tail will be mine!"
"NO! I will save my friends, I will save my family, I will save Fairy Tail; with everything I've got. I don't care if a die in the process as long as my loved ones are safe…" all the time he kept his eyes on Juvia.
"HAHAHAH don't make me laugh puny mage, but I will see that you get your punishment!... I will open the gates of your safe prison and I will unleash the most terrifying monsters that could make you insane just by looking at them… you just wait there... this show is just getting started"
Gray was ready to encounter everything that could come in his path, but his most ultimate goal was to protect his friends; protect Fairy Tail; protect Juvia. He looked at her, she had tears on her eyes nonetheless she laced her hand with his.
"I will always love you no matter what" Gray said looking straight into her eyes without letting go of her hand.
"I will always you too… "And with a quick nodded they advanced.
The doors of the cage were opened, only darkness was there waiting for them.
"Until the end"
"As long as we're together"
Holding hands, they started walking forward. Not looking back, not knowing what was waiting for them, but knowing they had each other until the very end.
*Everyone started to clapp and cheer for Erza*
Bisca: Oh My… that's was fantastic Erza… I loved it!
Droy: *With tears in his eyes* I need to know what happens next…
Jet: Yeah me too. Do they survive?
Erza: *Smiles* well I will leave that to your imagination.
Levy: *Smiles* I loved it!
Juvia: *Cries and Blushes* Juvia is impress; she wants to know what happens next! Does Juvia and Gray-sama live happily ever after?
Gray: That was just a story Juvia! Is not going to happen…
Lucy: *Laughs* well I think you're in denial Gray!
Gray: what was that! Are you crazy!?
Juvia: well Juvia has to go and get ready to spend the whole day with Gray-sama!
Gray: W… what?!
Juvia: *Smiles* Juvia should always stay with Gray-sama *turns to Erza* Amazing story Erza-san, thank you for writing it!
Erza: *Smiles back*don't mention it, it was my pleasure!
*Juvia leaves*
Natsu: Wow! Cool story… I didn't know you were Juvia's boyfriend…
Gray: I am not her boyfriend…. I just don't see her that way… and when did you wake up?
Natsu: Just when Erza was starting her story.
Makarov: Well we are now going to give our reviews and see who wins this battle…
Lucy: *whispers to Natsu* since when this went from a contest to a battle?
Natsu: *whispers back* I have no idea…
Makarov: Please, Mirajane and Erza step in the front…. Now Levy will give her review to both stories and she will vote.
Levy: *smiles* I have to say that both stories were incredible; Mira, your story was really cute and romantic. It has some grammatical mistakes but aside from that it was really good.
Erza, your story was also very romantic, and had a lot of suspense. I also saw some grammatical errors but not a lot. One thing that I noticed was the word 'Bluenette', which I don't think exist.
Erza: *Looks in shock* I should had looked it up in the dictionary, just like all the other words… my mistake that will never happen again…
Levy: *sweat drops* Hahah well that's all. So my vote goes for…. Mirajane!
*Everyone claps and cheers, Mira smiles more*
Elfma: That's my sis!
Natsu: Good job Mira!
Lucy: * Rolls her eyes at Natsu*Oh Natsu you were asleep the whole time…
Makarov: very good, now is my turn… well Mirajane I liked your story too but I think Natsu was out of character, besides from that I think it was amazing!
Erza, your story had action, suspense and romance… I like the fact that you kept both Gray and Juvia in their characters….
Gray: Come on gramps… *Erza looks at Gray*…. I mean of course keep going…
Makarov: my vote goes to… Erza!
*Everyone claps and cheers, Erza just gives a knowing smile*
Lucy: Yay! Erza…
Wendy: Good Job Erza-san!
Makarov: well Cana now is your turn... Cana?
*Everyone looks at Cana who had fallen asleep the whole time, she didn't heard the stories*
Makarov: *Sweat drops* I guess is going to be up to you guys to see who wins this battle, or should I just call it a tied?
Natsu: *throws hands in the air* Now is party time!
I really hope u guys like! please tell me what u think and who do u think won this battle or is it a tied? Lol I might not be updating soon because I start college next week anyways Adios :D I really don't ship Gruvia I'm more of a Nalu fan but I will leave the results to u guys!