I smiled at Wendy as she walks through the doors of Fairy Tail with us. Her and Carla looked around surprised.
"Welcome to Fairy Tail!" Natsu, Gray, Lucy, Happy, Rikku, Erza and I all say in unison. Master comes to meet her and she is quickly accepted into the guild. Rikku and I sit down at the bar. I wince at the pain I still feel in my ribs, but thanks to Wendy they are no longer broken, just bruised. Mira moves a cup in front of me and tells me to drink up, I gratefully take the sips and decide that I need a little TLC.

Rikku and I travel to a place known for their hot springs, we figured it would be the perfect place to relax for the time being. We land in the town and begin looking for the resort we are going to be staying in.
"Do you see it?" I turned around as started to looked behind us, seeing if maybe we past it.
"No, I don't see any- Lana! Look out!" Rikku yelled to me. I looked at her quickly and then backed into someone. We both toppled over.
"Oh, jeez! I'm so sorry!" I began to get up and grabbed the hand that was extended to me.
"Don't worry about it, are you looking for something?" The voice was strong, a man and I nodded.
"Yeah, I'm looking for this resort and -" I looked up to be met by very dark green eyes. I know these eyes. I took the rest of them in and judging by his reaction he was just as surprised to find out it was me.
"Lana!?"
"Laxus!?"
We said the names in unison and gawked at each other.
"I was wondering where you had gone, I never thought I would find you in this town though." I smiled at him and gave him a hug. He froze slightly and then returned it.
"Now then, what are you looking for?" He looked between Rikku and I and we both explained it to him.

"I guess it was a good thing we ran into you, I know Lana would have never stopped to ask someone where the resort is. Plus, who would have thought you would be staying here too." Rikku smiled from his arms. She had managed to convince him to carry her. I shook my head and grabbed our key.
"What number are you?" He peaked over to see the key.
"146." I looked at him and he gave a toothy smile. A smiled I hadn't seen from him in a long time.
"You're right next to me."
We walked to the door and opened it, I invited him in and he walked into the room cautiously.
"So what are you doing here anyway?" I asked as I watched Rikku, she jumped out of Laxus's arms and flew to the bed. She curled up and quickly went to sleep. I smiled, shook my head and took a seat in one of the seats in the room. Laxus sat downing the one in front of me.
"Well, actually, there is a gang of wizards that are terrorizing this town. The guy who called me about it is a customer that I have worked with for years." He looked out the window carefully.
"It's a good thing that you still can get jobs." I smiled at him. That's how the rest of our night went, we just talked about anything and everything until be both became exhausted. I was like nothing had happened, that the attack on Fairy Tail by him was just a bad dream. I said goodnight to him and walked to my bed. That night my dreams were filled with memories of mine and Laxus's past.

Rikku and I both sunk further into the hot spring, the hot water wash over us and relaxed our muscles. The dull ache that was still in my ribs quickly subsided as the water soaked my skin.
"This was a great idea." Rikku smiled as she swam around the perimeter of the spring. I laughed and agreed. This was a long over due vacation that we needed.
We got out once my fingers started to prune, we walked into the changing room only to be met with girls screaming. I jumped and looked around to see a couple wizards holding them hostage. Those must be the guys that Laxus is here for. They were starting to man handle the girls and I decided that they needed to get a little roughed up, no one should treat girls like that.
"Hey, asshats!" I stood behind them, fists a blaze. They turned around quickly and we started charging at each other. Right before it could progress any further someone came crashing through the door and hit me dead on. I was knocked down and he was on top of me.
"What the hell Laxus!" I screamed at him.
"Ugh! Why are you wet!?" He sat up and looked at me, he realized I was still in my towel and a blush for his cheeks, " and why are you in a towel!?"
I chuckled a little at his reaction.
"Excuse me for choosing to help the girls over getting changed. I wasn't planning for you to come crashing in on top of me." I stood up along side him and we took out the gang of wizards.

The next day Laxus went to collect his reward money. We stepped outside and were met by a chilling breeze, winter was around the corner. However, I neglected to bring a jacket. Genius Lana! I grabbed my arms and looked at Laxus who was bumbled up in his jacket and a scarf. I skipped ahead trying to warm myself up but failing miserably. I groaned and rubbed my arms quickly as a scarf was wrapped around my neck and mouth. A jacket slid it's way around my shoulders. I looked down at the jacket, it was thick and soft and the scarf smelt like Laxus. I looked up and slightly behind me to see Laxus standing there, his cheeks were slightly red and it wasn't from the cold. I felt my face grow hot as a blush found it's way to my cheeks as well, I pulled the scarf up to try and hide it. We walked close to each other as we got to the building.
I waited outside for Laxus. He returned quickly with a large sum of money.
"Here." He handed some to me and I turned it down.
"That's yours." I smiled at him and he sighed happily.
"When are you leaving?" He looked at me as we started back towards the resort.
"In two days. What about you?" I glanced at him and he thought for a moment.
"Well I was going to head back to Magnolia after this request, but some new information has peaked my interest, so I think I'm going to stay for a couple more days." He smiled a wicked grin and I couldn't help but smile back. Him staying so that we could spend more time together really made me happy, beyond happy. I had never felt this before, but it makes sense...I always did like him. He grabbed my hand and intertwined our fingers, his hand was big and warm and it put me at ease. The next two days were like a dream and passed by all too quickly. We traveled back together, but went out separate ways when we landed in Magnolia. I felt a ping in my chest and put my hand over me heart as I watched him disappear in the crowd.
"We should get back to the guild." Rikku tugged at my pants and I nodded. We flew to the guild quickly and walked in to see the guild in an uproar. I looked around to see a face I hadn't seen in ages.
"Gildarts!?" I ran over to him and he scoped me up in a huge hug.
"It's great to see you again, Lana. You've grown up into a fine woman." He nodded approvingly.
"Stop, that's weird. " I chuckled lightly and we talked small talk for a minute and then a name I never thought I would hear again appeared.
"Lisanna! Do you think you could help me out with something?" Mira called happily. I turned quickly to see Lisanna run towards her sister. I bolted over to her and hugged her from behind. She stopped and looked at me as I released her.
"Is it really you?" She nodded and smiled.
"I was in a placed called Edolas, the guild got sucked there and a lot of stuff happened. I was able to come back in the end." I smiled and nodded.
"Lana! We have a new addition!" I turned to see Rikku standing next to a back cat. I squeezed Lisanna's hand and walked towards Rikku.
"Hey, I'm Lana and this is my cat Rikku, nice to meet you." I smiled at him and he nodded with his arms crossed.
"My name is Panther Lily, I'm Gajeel's partner." I nodded at this and then the lights went down. Jeez, so many things were going on that kept taking my attention. Makarov got up on the stage, Gildarts, Erza and Mirajane stood behind him.
"Lana, I know you're back, I need to yu come on stage as well since you are an S-Class wizard also. I nodded at walked up to the stage with them.
"Now then, I will make the announcements for the candidates of the S-Class Exam this year. Natsu Dragneel, Grey Fullbuster, Juvia Lockser, Cana Alberona, Elfman Strauss, Levy McGarden, Freed Justine and Mest Gryder. These are the participants of this years exam, please take the time to pick your partners. I watched them all as they picked. Natsu and Happy. Grey and Loke. Juvia and Lisanna. Cana and Lucy. Elfman and Evergreen. Levy and Gajeel. Freed and Bickslow. Mest and Wendy.
"Now that everyone has their partners I will go ahead and tell you the first trial of the exam, you will have to fight against the S-Class wizards. Well, all except Lana, she will be in the final part of the exam," I tilted my head at what he was saying, why only me, "now, go get yourself's ready, we leave as soon as everyone is prepared.