I apologize for how much time will skip around in this and the next chapter. I am a lazy writer and haven updated in about 2 or 3 months. I am trying to finish this story so I can focus on my new one. Oh and Stellar your the best reader I have ever had and don't think I forgot about you! :)

By the end of the play Lucy was crying tears of joy. She was grasping Zero's hand like a vice. This was the happiest day of her life. As the curtain closed and everyone got up to give a standing ovation, Lucy looked around. No one knew who wrote the play except for her, Zero, and Levy. Master got up on the stage as Lucy wiped the tears from her eyes. "Everyone, it is Lucy's birthday today and we will have a party at the guild as soon as we get back. Hope you all have gifts!" he said with a grin. The theater erupted with cheers as the they all poured out. Lucy and Zero were left in the theater.

"How?" she said through a smiling sob. She was still holding his hand tightly. He smiled as he grabbed her other hand.

"I was over at Erza's room to tell her how I was taking the last name Scarlet. She cried and got me into one of her death hugs. After I left I saw Levy in the hall. She freaked out and asked my why I was in Fairy Hills. I took this opportunity to apologize about our relationship be cause Levy is your best friend. I didn't want your best friend to hate me. She said If we are going to talk to go into her room so I don't get her in trouble. We patched things up and I saw the book. I put on her Gale-Force Reading Glasses and I read it while she was in the bathroom. I remember your birthday was coming up so I asked Levy if she would mind turning your book into a script for me. I told her my idea and she agreed to. And here we are." he said with a smile. Lucy smiled and hugged him. He hugged her back as she whispered "Best birthday ever."

The train ride back the couple spent in a private car. "So what do you think I got you?" asked Zero as he reached up to the luggage rack and produced a large box. Lucy gasped.

"You got me another gift? You shouldn't have." she said as she took the box from him. She opened it up and there was a Heart Kreuz fur coat. There was also a silver locket. She opened it and inside was a picture of her mother and her father. She smiled. She had no tears left to cry. He had given her so much already and now was this. She had a thought. "Zero how much did all this cost?" she asked.

"Don't worry about that. Its all paid off. I'm not in any debt. All that matters is that you like it." he said. He was being too perfect tonight.

"Zero, I need you to do me a favor. Can you do it for me?" she asked in a hushed tone. Zero grabbed her hands.

"Of course, what is it?" he said in a sincere tone. She let out a large breath and spoke.

"Close your eyes and don't pull away from me." she said. He closed his eyes and felt her grab hi hands. He next felt a warm object being put in his hands. It was soft and felt inviting. "Now open your eyes." she said with a wince. Zero opened his eyes and Lucy had her dress down revealing her breasts. More importantly she hare his hands on them. His face went red and he about passed out. "No, look at them. I don't want you have to be this way anymore. This should cure you." she said making him squeeze. The red left his face and he moved his hands. He started to cry.

"Thank you. I think I am better now. You can put them away." he said as he lifted his head smiling at her. He was so lucky. She sacrificed that for him. The train arrived and the couple walked back to Fairy Tail. The rest of the guild sighed as Natsu as and Happy jumped out yelling surprise. The all danced and drunk the night away. Zero even challenged Cana to a drinking contest. After losing and throwing up in a garbage can for a half an hour, Zero suggested they give Lucy her presents. She got lots of clothes and shoes. The master got her a bar maids outfit and suggested she serve with Mira. After being punched by Erza he apologized and gave her real gift to her. He got her a ring cast from the bronze of the original bell from the original Fairy Tail guild. She got a new pair of Gale-Force glasses from Levy. She got a new key ring from Gray and some new underwear from Erza. They were what Erza deemed appropriate, which meant covering. After the party Lucy took Zero home who was drunk off his ass. She got him inside and into bed. She sighed and made a mental note, no more heavy alcohol for Zero. She went home and wondered what the following days would bring.

"So why did you bring me here?" asked Lucy in a curious tone. She knew it was their two year anniversary. Zero had brought her to the big tree in the park. This was where their first date was and she wondered what he had planned. Zero sighed nervously.

"Luce I have a question for you. I need you to be as honest as you can. A lot rides on this decision and I..." he babbaled being cut off by a passionate kiss from Lucy.

"Yes, I love you. I love you with all my heart." she said knowingly. Zero blushed at how obvious his question was. He composed himself.

"Yeah that's what I wanted to know. And now that I do. I love you too Luce." he said that and then kissed her. he wealked away and that was last she saw of him for that day. She looked but he was not home, at the guild, or at anyone's house. The next day she checked her mail and a letter addressed to her from Zero was in her box. It read: "Dear Luce, I am going away fro a few years. Do not worry about me. I will be fine. I will write you from time to time and please don't come looking for me. Just tell everyone that I will be taking care of my some family business and I will be back in a few months. If they try to send out a party to get me like I'm sure Natsu, Erza, Gray, and Wendy will want to; stop them. Tell them anything to keep them away. Oh except that I'm dead that won't do. Or maybe it could. You decide. I love you with all my heart and hope you can be patient with me. If you need to tell someone I'm sure Levy wouldn't tell. But by the gods, DON'T TELL ERZA! Love, Zero Scarlet." Tears stained the letter by the time Lucy was done reading it. How would she make it? She went back inside and cried into her pillow for hours. It would be a long few years.