A/N Teehee! I know, I know? I've been excited for this chapter too. I really am predictable? Don't you think? Anyway, I've been so happy! Always been happy… Thank you everyone for staying with me from the beginning… Sadly, the next chapter will be the end of Twisted. :'( *crying tears of joy (literally, because my name is 'Joy')* Hehehe. Sorry, just trying to lighten up the mood. Anyway, thanks to my great beta reader, Bareerah123. :) And this chapter is my late Christmas present to Kayuki-san. :)

Chapter 14: FAIRY WEDDING

Lucy's POV

"I should hurry up…" I muttered to myself as I rubbed a towel over my wet hair. I stepped out of the bathroom and smiled, "I'm glad he finally woke up last night…" I gently touched my lips.

Just then, I heard my door slammed hard, I reached for my keys and ran my way to the front door, I was surprised to see Levy and Mirajane stood there, panting heavily. I suddenly felt nervous. This was unusual… These two never visit me this early, and I'm pretty sure they know that I was about to go back to the guild to look after Gray. What could possibly be wrong? Unless something bad happened to Gray that is...

"Lucy!" Levy raised a finger gesturing that she needs to tell me something but she had to catch her breath first.

Mira, on the other hand, seemed to have already caught her breath and smiled sweetly. Her smile somewhat made my nerves calm a little. "Lucy…" she called out. "We have to dress you up fast… Today's your wedding, right?"

I unconsciously tilted my head on the side, and looked at them suspiciously, "Y-yeah… But Gray's still sick and… about that…" I smiled brightly. "He asked me again to marry him last night."

"Really?" Levy clasped her hands together. I nodded, "…but right now, Erza and the others might have brought Gray to the church…" she added, her expression confused and was scratching her head nervously.

"What?" I was shocked, "Why?"

Mira clasped her hands together as she walked towards me, "that's good then, no forcing needed! But we won't let the preparations go to waste… So tell me where the wedding dress you'll use is so we can dress you up and get you to the church." She said, her sweet smile slowly turning into a threatening one.

I somehow found their smiles creepy, and it made chills run up and down my spine, "Y-yeah… O-of course…" I stuttered as I breathed out a sigh of relief. I thought something must've happened to Gray. Though I didn't know what was going on, I felt so happy. As I pointed out where the dress was located, Mira moved fast to get it and Levy went out. Before I knew it, Lisanna and Juvia were on their way towards me. I didn't get the chance to move as they fixed my hair, did my makeup and everything else. I just blinked a few times, hoping that Gray was fine. It kind of moved me to see my guild mates doing all this for me. Is this what they were plotting all along?

After an hour, I stood in front of my full length mirror, taking in the sight of a blond girl looking back at me. I looked beautiful, I had to admit. I was wearing a beautiful long traditional white wedding dress, my mom's wedding dress. I couldn't help but wonder if my mom looked like this when she married my dad. The dress showed part of my cleavage, but in a tasteful way. The bodice of the dress was embroidered with diamonds and sewn on French lace, which fitted perfectly on my small waist, finished off with a long chiffon skirt with a train. It was indeed a breathtaking sight. I chuckled, imagining what Gray would look like in his wedding tuxedo. My hair was pinned up in an elegant bun with a little gold hairclip on the side, and sitting on the top of the bun was a veil waiting to be put down before I went to walk down the aisle.

Levy, Mira, Lisanna and Juvia stared at me in astonishment, admiring their work. They too, of course, had brought their dresses with them and started working on themselves. I smiled at them, my tears threatening to fall, "Thank you…" was all I could say. I owed them a lot.

The girls looked at me worriedly, "Hey! Love rival, don't you dare cry and waste my effort in fixing your hopeless face!" Juvia suddenly shouted, pointing a finger at me, her eyes watery. "I don't want my Gray-sama to marry a messed up bride!" she sighed as she looked down at the floor.

Lisanna walked towards her and patted her back softly, "Now Juvia, you'll ruin your makeup if you cry too…" she said. "I'm sure Lucy's just grateful that we helped her… Right, Lucy?" she raised her head and looked at me, smiling sweetly.

I nodded enthusiastically, holding in the tears of joy. I grinned, "I won't cry! But what do you mean by "my hopeless face"?"

Then we broke in to laughter.

Gray's POV

Happy brought me to the church, and dressed me up. I was blushing madly because it was Erza, Cana, Wendy and Laki in their dresses that put me in my wedding suit. But I'm somehow glad that my bride in this wedding would still be Lucy, though I'm still tied up with duct tape covering my mouth.

"Ne, Erza-san? We might as well take the duct tape off of Gray-san's mouth. It must be hard for him to breathe." Wendy suggested shyly. I nodded my head frantically in agreement.

Erza looked at me as swords started to float into the air behind her, I shivered in fright, seems like Wendy did too. "Okay." The ex-quip mage nodded in agreement, but threatened that if I ever said something she wouldn't like to hear, the swords behind her would slaughter me instantly.

I sighed in relief as Wendy started to take the duct tape covering my mouth slowly, when it was fully removed. Everyone's eyes were focused on me, "I was trying to tell you, I'd have married Lucy even if you didn't do this…"

Everyone's mouths fell onto the ground in shock, and they all glared at Erza in disbelief. The red-head girl being stared at was sinking to the floor in embarrassment. "T-that's good to hear then." she said stiffly. "Milliana!" she called out, "seems like the ropes aren't needed here."

Milianna suddenly blasted the door open, "Meow?"

The ropes that had tied me immediately loosened, and I stood up and fixed the button on my suit. "What the hell, Erza?" I said angrily, looking at the door.

Erza flinched, "B-but I still have to beat you up for what you did to Lucy, you bastard!" she remarked, her tone as dark as the aura she was emitting.

Again, I felt a shiver run down my spine, as if I wanted to run away. "I-it was all a misunderstanding…" I muffled nervously.

"And you let yourself be swayed with just a little misunderstanding, you fool!" Erza yelled out angrily.

Cana smirked, placing a barrel of alcohol down, "I told you, Gray… Emotions are deceitful. I never thought you almost screwed up. My cards are so reliable!" she laughed, and raised the barrel to drink from it again.

I sweat dropped, "You're in a church you indecent woman! Why are you drinking?" I pointed my finger at Cana.

"Don't change the subject, you moron! We're not through yet!" Erza screamed. Suddenly, I felt the urge to run out of the room, so I did.

I heard Wendy telling Erza that the matter could wait, maybe after the wedding. I was so grateful Wendy was there. When I found another exit, I slowly turned the door knob and pulled it open. What I saw indeed surprised me. Most of the guild members were there, some were from other guilds… Lyon of course was there. When he saw me, he smirked. I didn't know why but that gesture somehow made me laugh. I walked my way down to the altar, all eyes were on me. I also noticed Jason, a representative of the Sorcerer's Magazine. He jumped in my way excitedly and said, "Please let me interview you and your bride after the wedding, Gray-sama!"

I nodded in response, "Yeah, Lucy would love that…" I continued walking and left him. He was still rambling about something I couldn't understand any longer.

Just then, I saw Natsu at the front row, making a huge fuss. I could hear people muttering their good lucks and best wishes to me, and I nodded in response as I walk towards Natsu.

Natsu noticed me, "Oh, there you are droopy eyes!" Natsu glared at me, he crossed his arms on his chest. "What took you so long?"

"You idiot! You should've told them what we talked about when you came to destroy my house!" I blurted out, trying to control my voice.

He smiled evilly, "Why would I? When I heard of their plan, I figured that it'll be funny!" He smirked, "Erza's scary? Right?"

I blinked, this idiot was getting on my nerves. "Your fire must have really burned your brain out!" I hissed.

"Like your brain was frozen by your ice?" he retorted, charging at me.

"Are you fighting?" Erza's voice echoed, I unconsciously wrapped my arm to Natsu, as he did too and hid under a façade of friendly smiles.

"There's no way we could be fighting on my wedding day!" I said, smiling stiffly. I wish I could just kick this pinky out of the church right here and now.

"Aye! MY wedding day!" Natsu raised his free hand, smiling creepily.

"It's not your wedding, it's mine!" I uttered, emphasizing the last word, still smiling stiffly.

"It's MINE too!" he retorted, still smiling.

I felt a vein pop on my head as Erza stood on the other side of the aisle, "It's our wedding day… Now, get ready Gray… Lucy's almost here." She crossed her arms and faced the big entrance doors.

Natsu pulled himself away from me leaving an infuriated glare. He stood a few steps from me. I roamed my eyes around and now that I noticed it, the church was decorated beautifully. It must have been the guild's doings. The inside of the old cathedral had high sloping ceilings, the wall posts were ornate and tall, the pointed stained glass windows cast colored lights across the guests. The altar was on a raised platform and was flooded with white light from above. In the back of the altar stood a priest. The whole church was decorated magically. It was indeed, what I could call, a Fairy Wedding. I had never been to one, since we were under the Fairy Sphere when Alzack and Bisca got married.

The organ burst out into a loud melody signaling that the bride had arrived. I snapped out of my trance, and all eyes were on the back of the church as a pure white shimmering carpet rolled itself down the aisle. The cute little Asuka, the flower girl, preceded the bride, casting rose petals from a brightly decorated basket. It was a magical sight, mainly when I saw Lucy stepping into the doors of the church, arm in arm with Gramps, who had elongated his arms just to reach Lucy's. She was holding a bouquet of white flowers, and was looking radiant, wearing that absolutely spectacular dress.

I was thrilled at the sight of her and I knew right then that this was the most significant moment of my life. It seemed like an eternity while she was regarded closely by all the guests on her way down the aisle. As they reached towards me, I saw her mouth a 'thank you' to the wise old man.

I stood there, staring at her with flushing cheeks. I know this was so gay of me, but I just couldn't help it. I was too flustered to look at her face to face, knowing that she would soon be carrying my name, and soon would carry my children. She smiled, "Well?" I broke out of my thoughts and leant her my hand as I brought her onto the altar. I couldn't take my eyes off her, and I could tell she was flustered as well. "I was worried Erza had beaten you up…" she whispered. "Are you OK?" Her eyes were full of worry.

"Y-you look so beautiful…" was all I manage to answer back. I didn't even understand what she just told me, her face got redder, she looked down at the floor.

"Thank you… You're looking good too." she muttered in a low voice.

The priest suddenly let out a cough, it made us realize that we were in the middle of our wedding. Lucy let out a giggle, I thought I was about to die. I'm totally under her spell, if she's using one, that is. We couldn't understand the priest's ramblings, but he continued talking even without us really paying him any attention.

"Do you, Gray Fullbuster, take Lucy Heartfilia, as your wife to love, honor and cherish for as long as you both shall live?" I wasn't able to get that, my mind was too occupied to admire Lucy. The priest asked me again, "Mr. Fullbuster?" he waved his hand.

"I DO!" Natsu shouted. That's when I snapped out of my daze. I looked at him curiously, "Well, it's about time you woke up, popsicle"

The priest let out a cough again, "Do you, Gray Fullbuster, take Lucy Heartfilia, as your wife to love, honor and cherish for as long as you both shall live?"

Lucy let out a small chuckle, as she pinched my hand gently. "I do," I answered.

Then the priest faced Lucy, "Do you, Lucy Heartfilia, take Gray Fullbuster, as your husband to love, honor and obey for as long as you both shall live?"

Lucy looked at me, and I suddenly felt nervous. My knees began to shake violently. 'Was she going to back out now?' I wondered to myself.

"I do…" she uttered softly. My heart skipped a beat.

I slipped a golden ring to her finger and she did the same to me. "I now pronounced you as man and wife…" the priest declared.

I raised her veil, her eyes were shimmering with tears of joy, "Finally…" she muttered under her breath, I slowly leaned into her face and kissed her passionately. I felt her hand embraced my waist and smiled. I had been feeling the strain but now I felt secure with Lucy as my wife and I quickly regained my strength. Recovering, I put my strong arms around Lucy and we both pulled away and bowed to the guests. I saw Erza and the others weeping tears of joy, well-wishers surrounded us as we made our way towards the waiting Magic four-wheeled car that would bring us back to the guild for the reception.

Lucy was smiling brightly as we arrived at the guild, the guests had already lined up to congratulate us personally. The hall was gaily decorated and magical instruments were playing on their own.

As the evening wore on and the whole guild, as well as the other guests from another guilds enjoyed themselves, Lucy and I were presented with a five layered strawberry cake, a gift from Erza, if it wasn't obvious. A roving Jason was interviewing each guest table.

"Gray…" Lyon called out, "I didn't expect you to get married first…" the white haired ice mage reached for Lucy's hand and kissed it. Lucy was stunned, "Best wishes and good luck, Lucy… Gray's a lot to handle…" he laughed.

Lucy smiled as she pulled her hand back, "Thanks, Lyon… Any progress with Juvia already?" she asked, mockingly.

Lyon blushed, now it was my time to laugh. "That's my wife!" I boasted.

Just then, Sherry rushed towards Lucy, holding a tissue paper on her hands, she reached out for Lucy's hand and rubbed the tissue paper to where Lyon's lips had just touched. "You indecent girl, just because you were a little cute, that isn't a reason to flirt another man when you just got married!" she lectured.

I was laughing my heart out, then the guild once again, started to get messed up with stupid fights here and there. I pulled Lucy and quietly slipped out, she smiled knowingly, "Excited for our first night, ne?" she asked.

I let out a smirk, "I've waited long enough, time to claim my reward?" I scooped Lucy into my arms and ran towards the four-wheeled car.

"We stay at my apartment first, alright? Your house is a mess…" She smiled, as I set her down on the ground and opened the door for her to go in.

I nodded in response, I would agree it was a mess, it was hopeless. I'd take care of it some other day, but for now, I'd spend every moment with my wife. When Lucy stepped inside, I immediately jumped on the driver's seat and drove off towards her apartment. As soon as we reached it, I scooped Lucy out of the car again and carried her bridal style towards her room.

I was too desperate for her, and in a hurry. I kicked the door open and went straight to her bedroom, not bothering to turn the lights on. The apartment was in a mess too, reminding me of the days when the whole team would have a sleep over. But… I didn't know what to do first. Should I lay Lucy on the bed and undress her there, where she'd be ready for me? Or should I let her slide down and strip her more efficiently as she stood up? Or...Why am I even thinking of stripping her first? The matter was decided when I tripped over the edge of her chair and we tumbled to the bed, I fell on top of her. I raised my head in embarrassment, "Did I hurt you?" I asked, as I looked at her.

Lucy was blushing madly, her eyes shining in the moonlight that streamed through the bare window. She was looking at me shyly and she lifted her hands and encircled them around my neck. "No…" she whispered. On the other hand, there was a lot to be said for planning it beforehand. I leaned my face near hers and sunk my lips onto her own, my hands subconsciously taking off my clothes, "Wait." She murmured as she broke out of the kiss.

I lifted myself up and breathed a sigh of frustration, I collapsed my body beside her. "Why?"

Lucy pulled herself up and stood before the bed, she carefully removed the veil from her head and laid it across in the chair we tumbled upon. She removed the hairclip from the side of her hair, letting her soft blond locks fall gently around her shoulders. She smiled, "I don't want to destroy the veil."

I was staring at her in admiration, I pulled her back and laid her down. I placed myself on top of her, and I closed my eyes as I leaned into her to smell her lavender-scented hair. So Lucy-like… It was so relaxing… I raised my head up and stared at her dark brown eyes, "I love you, Lucy…" I whispered softly.

She laughed softly and murmured, "I love you too, Gray…"

I brushed my hands through her soft hair, as my fingertips skimmed the smooth skin of her flustered cheeks. Slowly, our lips touched as they tasted each other. Kissing her was beyond wonderful… then…

"Lucy!" the windows slammed open. "Hey!"

I looked up in shock to see Natsu and Happy staring down at us, seated at the window. "What are the two of you doing? Leaving the best man at the reception is unacceptable!" He yelled.

"Aye!" Happy cheered, munching a fish.

I could tell Lucy was in a state of shock too, as she tried to free herself from my arms, she stood up and stared at Natsu in disbelief. "What are you doing here, flame brain?" I charged angrily. I would never forgive him for destroying our wedding night.

"I'm the best man, we have to go on the honeymoon together, right?" Natsu retorted innocently, I felt a vein pop out of my head. This idiot's got to be kidding me.

"What an idiot! And who told you that?" I yelled, I was really irritated.

"…well, that was what Erza told me at least." Natsu grinned, he then turned to face Lucy, "So, what are you doing?"

Lucy flushed in a deeper shade of red. She looked at me in confusion, I was about to yell and push Natsu out of the window when I heard Erza's voice. "Lucy, Gray? Are you here?"

"They're here, Erza!" Natsu yelled.

I froze. "Aye!" Happy cheered again.

As Erza reached the room, she smiled. "Why aren't the two of you not opening the lights? We're here for the honeymoon!"

"H-honeymoon?" Lucy exclaimed, still shocked.

"Yup, the maid of honor and the best man must have a sleep over here today! I brought cake," she announced, raising a box of cake in her hand.

"B-but…" I was about to protest when Lucy sat beside me and held my hand.

"That's okay… Seems like we have to postpone it for tonight…" She whispered. "Honeymoon, that is…" she cheerfully spoke up glancing at Erza, Natsu and Happy.

"PILLOW FIGHT!" Natsu jumped inside the room and secured the best pillows that Lucy had available.

And then, a war broke as I accidentally hit Erza's strawberry cake, it ended up with me and Natsu beaten up… just like the old times.

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