Author's note: This is continuation of the story Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Fall and now taking place a few weeks after the events of that one-shot. But I hope you all enjoy this!

Christmas Land

Rated T

It's Christmas time in Fiore! Pine trees, ornaments from your great grandmother's time period, your uncle you barely ever see getting wasted off of Egg nog and Gajeel and Levy are going to be working at a Christmas Carnival in Pinetree Village. But when the owner is keeping them there longer than expected, how will Gajeel and Levy handle this situation?

The sound of the train passing by added a somewhat soothing effect to the scenery in front of Levy. The lush green valley Levy always knew was coated with a beautiful coat of snow.

"Uggghhhh..." a groan ripped through the air as Levy looked out the window "Damm this locomotive." Levy's honey brown eyes looked to her left and found Gajeel Redfox, Fairy Tail's Iron Dragon Slayer was hunched over, clutching his stomach in pain. Beads of sweat dripped down his tan skin, his piercings were shining more than normal. Levy knew that his Dragon Slayer abilities had a side effect to it and that was motion sickness.

A few years ago vehicles of any kind gave Gajeel no issue, but after the training he put in for The Grand Magic Games, it became a whole diffierent story.

"It's going to be ok Gajeel," Levy smiled "We're almost at Pinetree Village, when we get there I'll get us some of their famous cocoa and we can meet up with the client."

"Just what the hell does he have planned for us?" Gajeel asked, still trying not to heave out his guts.

"I'm not sure." admited Levy "But I spoke with Mr. Noel on the floor and he explained he jobs are mainly simple. We should be back by Christmas." swallowing whatever his stomach was trying to get out, Gajeel fell to his side and held his stomach tightly for the rest of the trip.

The train finally stopped at the station and Gajeel rushed out of the train, the moment he stood on the ground of the Train Station, he fell o his knees and did everything he could to prevent himself from vomiting. Levy followed close behind and patted the Dragon Slayer out of sympathy.

"Oh God." he heaved "I don't wanna get on that fucking thing again.."

"We won't have to go on the train for two weeks." Levy reminded him "Come on, I'll get us some cocoa and we can go meet with ." she helped the slayer up and they both made their way to a local cart.

After enjoying a cup of cocoa, the two Fairy Tail mages made their way to the Carnival that was setting up in the large feild of the peaceful village. A middle age man was looking over a few notes on his clipboard while watching a few hired men set up the giant robotic Santa Claus. He was wearing a ugly Christmas sweater with a mistletoe hanging from it and multiple Christmas lights that lit up at the press of a button (and required AA lacrima batteries). He had gray hair and a handlebar mustache, a set of small glasses on his face, a bald head, a large round belly and a long, well groomed beard to go along with the get up.

"Excuse me!" Levy called out "Are you ?" the elderly man looked at the two mages with curiosity.

"Indeed I am." opined Mr. Noel "Who might you two be?"

"We're the mages from Fairy Tail you aquired." explained Levy. Mr. Noel's expression changed the moment he heard that.

"Ah yes! Glad you're both here! I'm in need of some Mages."

"What ya want pal?" Gajeel asked. The old man smiled at Gajeel's question which caused the two mages to exchange glances; whatever he had planned probably wasn't something of the norm.

"Solid Script: Fire!" the word Fire appeared out of thin air and soon hit a little fireplace, lighting the wood inside of the fireplace on fire. The moment the high blaze started, the liquid concoction of cocoa powder, milk and peppermint candycane began to heat up. Levy was dressed up in an elf costume that was required by the carnival. She was wearing a green and red dress with black stockings and elf styled shoes. The hat she was wearing had some form of magic and made Levy's ears become pointed and more elf like. She let out an exhausted sigh before flipping the Open sign.

"Hot Cocoa!" she called out "Get your Hot Cocoa here! Comes in Peppermint Candy cane and original! Two hundred jewels!"

A few people stopped by the stand she was running and ordered a few cups of cocoa. Today was the first day Christmas Land (as called it) and it was busy. Children, families and couples ran around park to either play games, join in the festivities, watch carolers sing Christmas tunes, ride rides, this entire carnival was very well thought out. One thing Levy noticed that there were triggered spots in the park that if two people got caught in it, it would trigger a mistletoe which the couples would have to kiss under before being able to leave the trap. Levy didn't know why, but a piece of her really wanted that to happen to her and Gajeel, she wouldn't admit it out loud; but she truly wanted this to happen to her. Speaking of the Iron Dragon Slayer, where in Mavis's good name was he? As she tried to let that thought slip her mind, a howl of pain caused her to lose her composure and spill a little hot cocoa she was serving to a customer.

"YEEOUCH!" a voice boomed. Everyone who was in the vicinity of that voice looked in the direction it came from before witnessing Santa Claus running after a little kid who had a smug look on his face.

"That's it you little turd!" Santa screamed "Your ass is on the damn Naughty List!" the kid managed to eventually get lost in a large crowd of people and forced the Santa Claus to give up his frivilous quest. As Levy saw this event, she quickly handed the customer the cocoa before continuing to watch this scene unfold. Before long, a couple came over to the Santa and apologized for their son's actions . As Levy watched this occour, she noticed the Santa looked quite familliar.

"Gajeel?" she questioned "Is that you?" the Santa looked at Levy before letting out a sigh.

"Hey short stack." Gajeel sighed before lifting the fake beard off his face.

"Oh my God THIS is what your job is?!"

"The old fart who's supposed to be wearing this didn't bother to show this year. Since I'm the only one who fits the outfit height wise they went with me. Been brat after brat ever since."

"What happened back there?"

"Brat was giving his parents a hard time to begin with, when they brought him to me, he was throwing a fit and I kept telling him to calm down or I wasn't gonna deliver him anything for Christmas. Next thing I knew little crap kicked me in my boys and ran off."

Levy's mouth became agape at Gajeel's story; normally he's the one starting trouble.

"This place is a nightmare." Gajeel muttered. while scratching his chin because of the itchy fake beard.

"I know." Levy silently admitted "I haven't really gotten what you call 'great customers'. Don't worry, only a few more weeks and we can be home for Christmas!"

"Yeah," Gajeel smiled wryly "gonna need that thought to keep us motivated."

A week passed and things just got worse. Customers gave Levy a hard time, more bratty kids came Gajeel's way. This place may have been meant to celebrate the Holidays; but this place for the employees was a nightmare. Two days before Christmas, Levy handed the last of the cocoa out before closing the stand for the night. She let out an exasperated sigh before removing her uniform mandatory hat, causing her ears to return to normal.

"Just one more day." Levy groaned "And I can go home."

"Excuse me, are you Miss Levy?" she looked up and found a blonde girl in an outfit similar to her own.

"I am. Who might you be?"

"I'm Cassandra. I work at the nearby gift shop, asked me to collect you and your friend. He needs to speak with you both." unsure of what he wanted, Levy silently agreed before going with Cassandra to collect Gajeel.

Levy walked into the warm trailer that was on the outskirts of the carnival to find Gajeel and already waiting for her.

"Ah, Miss McGarden!" Mr. Noel smiled "Glad you're here." the door closed and Levy looked at the older gentleman in concern.

"Did we do something wrong?" she questioned.

"Oh no! Quite the opposite! I called you both in here for a reason, this is the busiest we've ever been in a long time! So, I'm going to have to ask you both to stay longer; until the day after Christmas." The Fairy Tail mages' eyes widened at those words.

"W-what?!" Levy shrieked.

"You can't be fucking serious!" Gajeel growled at the old man.

"Indeed I am." the old man smiled too sweetly.

"But we promised our friends we'd be home tomorrow! Tomorrow's Christmas Eve and we made plans! You even said we can leave later in the day tomorrow!"

"Well, you'll have to change those plans if you wish to get your pay." a pregnant silence filled the room when he said that "Or better yet, I could prevent paying you and tell your master you two have been doing a horrible job." Gajeel growled and rose from his chair.

"You threatening us old man?" hissed Gajeel "Cause that ain't a good idea to threaten Fairy Tail Mages."

"I'm just letting you both know I'm the one who holds your pay. I can treat you both how I want." he continued smiling too sweetly "Tomorrow, I'm going down to Borwatt Town to visit my daughter and her family for Christmas, I'll be leaving you both to help make sure the carnival is in control while I'm gone. When your services are no longer needed, I will send your pays by mail." Levy wanted to speak her mind to but her eye glanced to a lacrima screen computer on his desk and noticed a recent purchase for a train ticket to Balsam Village for tomorrow. He wasn't heading for Borwatt, he was going to Balsam! It was obvious right off the bat, this man was bad news "I hope to get good results from you both. You're excused." holding his tongue, Gajeel stormed out of the trailer with Levy following behind.

"THAT FUCKING SON OF A BITCH!" Gajeel hollared out loud. He and Levy were now in their shared hotel room and he was pacing back and forth. His feet stomped against the hard wood floor and caused the room to vibrate. Levy was clutching onto her pillow while she watched the fuming Dragon Slayer letting some steam out "Who the fuck does he think he is keeping us here against our wills!"

"This is so unfair!" she pouted "He's allowed to leave and celebrate Christmas but we have to stay and do all the work!"

"The fact he's even threatening our fucking pay is what pisses me off the most! Ok, I've had one too many brats kick me below the belt! I had to go into Iron Dragon Scales down there it's gotten that serious!" Levy sighed and got up from her bed, her bare feet hitting the hard wood floors gently.

"I don't think we have a choice." Levy admitted "I think we may have to get the Council involved." Gajeel looked at the Script Mage with curiousity and wonder.

"Think they'll believe us?" Gajeel asked.

"They should, considering the new Council is more likely to side with the wizards than client now- as long as we bring proof of course." Gajeel smirked at Levy's words and looked at her with a devilish look in his eyes.

"It ain't a bad thing I told the Council I found out the guy is pocketing the money this damn Carnival is making ain't it?" Levy's eyes widened at his words and her jaw dropped.

"Y-you're not making this up are you?!"

Gajeel pointed at his inner ear with his left index finger.

"Dragon Slayer hearing Shrimp." he pointed out "Heard him making deals with some shady sounding people during break one day. Was gonna keep it a secret but after tonight, might be time to tip off some of our old Council buddies ain't that right Levy?" Levy gave the Iron Dragon Slayer an innocent smile before the two began to plan out getting the evidence.

Christmas Eve soon arrived and left to "visit his daughter". While both Levy and Gajeel went on their needed breaks, they snuck away to try and get into the trailer, only to find it guarded.

"Looks like it ain't gonna be that easy." Gajeel admitted while looking at the scene before him.

"We're going to need to create a distraction in order to get in that trailer." Levy explained. Gajeel then smacked his hands and rubbed them together.

"Leave that to me." he left the spot and began to make his way over to them from another enterance. He made his way over to the guards guarding it with a gruff yet disgusted look on his face "Hey listen, there's some homeless guy taking a shit near the ferris wheel. Tried stopping him but he's fucked up on some shit." shocked that this was occouring, the two guards ran off and made their way to the ferris wheel. Once they were out of sight, Gajeel gave Levy a thumbs up. She ran over to him and made her way to the enterance to the trailer.

"You keep guard, I'll do the search." nodding at her orders, Levy ran in while Gajeel kept look out.

Levy dashed for the computer and began to log on. She came across a screen that asked for a password which caused her to type in a guess: Noel. It was a lucky guess; but it got her into the computer. She began to search through the computer and was shocked at the stuff she found. Realizing how serious this situation was, Levy quickly printed out the evidence, cleaned the area back to the way it was and raced outside with the evidence.

"What you find Shrimp?" Gajeel asked when she came outside.

"A lot." Levy swallowed "Not only is he pocketing the money, but he's keeping a good portion of it from the village and has been dodging taxes for the past five years. I also learned we're not the only mages he's threatened in the past; mainly smaller guilds that aren't popular or even heard of, Fairy Tail was the first major guild he tried ripping off. He's not even paying them!"

"Looks like it's time we called the Council on this piece of shit." Gajeel smirked devilishly "I'd arrest this asshole myself, but I'm in the Christmas Spirit."

"I'll call Jura right now." Levy said.

"I'll get back to work so no one is suspicious and shit." with that said, they splitted up and did everything they had to do.

The Magic Council was contacted and soon a few members arrived to take in the evidence. Once the evidence was collected, they called a group of Magic Council Custody Enforcement members to arrest when he made it to Balsam. Once word got out that he was captured, the Magic Council begn to work with the Carnival.

"Thank you for bringing this to our attention Fairy Tail." sighed the council member "We let the rest of the Council know and all the mages who weren't payed will finally recieve their pay and Noel will be facing serious charges. He will also be never allowed to make a request to local mages guilds again."

"What about the carnival?" Levy asked.

"Since this was supposed to be for the town, we are going to allow the town run it. Otherwise for the rest of it's scheduled weekend, the Council will close the Carnival until further notice. Thank you again for letting us know, and Merry Christmas."

Gajeel and Levy began to walk their way back to the hotel where they were staying while watching the carnival enjoy their last several minutes.

"Man," Levy sighed "I'm glad it's over."

"Amen to that Lev." Gajeel grunted "Fucking place is a nightmare."

"It's a nice thought, but it's so messed up someone would go this far to just pocket people's hard earned cash."

"Thank God we don't have to co-"

BEEP BEEP BEEP!

"The fuck?!" Gajeel screamed. A mistle toe suddenly popped up out of nowhere, flew above them and a lacrima powered camera appeared right in front of them.

"Looks like we fell under the Mistletoe Trap." Levy realized.

"Fuck." unsure of what to say or do, Levy's cheeks began to turn bright pink.

"Y-you know, we don't have to do it if you don't want to. I-" before she could even finish that sentence, Gajeel lifted her chin up with his hand before pressing his lips onto hers. Levy was surprised at first; but she soon melted into the kiss. As they kissed for this wonderous and cheery moment, the world around Levy began to dissapear.

Clink!- pew Krack-a-boom!

The sound of a camera went off in the background while another sound overlayed it. Gajeel and Levy ended their kiss and looked behind themselves to see red and green fireworks going off.

"I heard they were going to shoot those at midnight." Levy admitted "But since it's closing early, I guess they're doing it now."

"Gihihihi." cackled Gajeel "Guess sparks flied on that one." an odd noise could be heard behind them and when Gajeel and Levy looked at the camera, they found the camera printing out two photos. The photos were the exact same picture: them kissing.

"Merry Christmas Gajeel." Levy smiled while looking at the picture.

"Merry Christmas Levy." he gave her another kiss before they made their way back to the hotel to pack their things.

The End.

Author's note: Merry Christmas everyone!