Epilogue: home sweet home

Lucy, Natsu, Erza, and Happy walked through the guild later that day.

Master Makarov looked up at them and widened his eyes. Then he broke out in a huge grin. "You made it back, huh? What happened?"

Natsu stepped forward. "It's a log story, but… we got the guild master arrested. So, everything should be fine now."

Makarov shook his head. "Honestly… you had me worried, idiots. Never do something so stupid ever again."

Lucy laughed. "Not that we would want to."

a.a.a.

Everyone at the guild was having a celebration due to their safe return, and Lucy stepped outside. She walked over to the river and looked up at the sky. She couldn't believe that they had made it home.

"What are you doing out here, weirdo?"

Lucy jumped and turned around to face Natsu. "I could ask you the same thing."

Natsu chuckled. "Why aren't you out there enjoying the party? After all, you are one of the hero's who made it home." He grinned jokingly.

Lucy laughed. "Hero? That's a little extreme. And I just wanted to get some fresh air."

Natsu sat down beside her. "Lucy…" he started.

Lucy blushed and urged him to continue. "Y-yeah?"

"You're such a freak."

"Gee, thanks!" Lucy practically screamed.

"But even so," Natsu said again. "I-"

"Natsu!"

They turned to see Lisanna running towards them. She stopped and looked at Natsu. "Master wants to see you. He said he had to ask you a few questions." Then she ran off back to the guild.

Natsu turned toward Lucy again. He was… blushing. Lucy widened her eyes. She had never seen Natsu really blush before.

"But even so," Natsu started once more. "I… like being with you."

He leaned in and planted a small kiss on her cheek. Then he ran off into the guild.

Lucy was too shocked to do anything. She stood their frozen, her hand placed on the cheek Natsu had kissed just moments ago.

Then she smiled. "Natsu…" she whispered, even though she knew no one could hear. "I love you."

THE END

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