OMG IT'S BEEN SO LONG SINCE I LAST UPDATED I'M SO SORRY GUYS. BTW THIS IS THE CHAPTER BEFORE THE LAST CHAPTER. THIS MEANS THAT ONE MORE CHAPTER IS AFTER THIS SO I HOPE TO POST IT SOON.

(Natsu's POV)

"Say it Natsu." Lisanna screamed. My eyes were wide as I tried to move back away from her. Gray was about to say something when I cut him off.

"Lisanna; you know I can't say that." I said. She clenched her fists into my shirt; her tears were flowing rapidly down her rosy cheeks. I put a hand on her back, trying something to calm her down. I hate to see her so upset. She removed my hand from her back and stood up.

"If you won't tell me what I want to hear then tell me this." She said. She glared at Gray and then looked back at me. "Why was I not good enough for you? What does Gray have that I don't?" I felt both pairs of eyes on me; they were waiting for an answer.

I sighed; "Lisanna; it's not that you are not good enough for me. It's just that I don't see you that way. I see you as the mother to Happy, but I also see you as a sister." I said. I smiled and looked back at Gray. "I chose Gray because I love him; I have for god knows how long."

"But why do you love him? What about him makes him so special?" She asked.

I smiled; "Gray; completes me. He's been there for me since we were children. Even though we used to fight every time we looked at each other I just think that it was our crazy way of showing each other we care." I explained. I felt a squeeze of my hand and I looked over at Gray; his smile was bright as he listened to me. "Gray; he cares about me enough to put his life on the line for me; he has done that plenty of times. I myself have done the same. We love each other very much. Our wedding vows proved that fact." Lisanna's banged covered her eyes; a shadow blanketed her eyes from the bangs.

"I understand." She said. She turned around and quickly left the room. I wanted to call out to her but Gray stopped me.

"Let her go." He whispered. I watched her walk out of the room before sighing. I hate that she's so upset but she has to understand that I don't like her that way. Gray wrapped his arms around my waist and his chin on my shoulder. "I know you're hurting but she'll get over it eventually."

I put my hands on top of his and leaned into his embrace. "I hope so. I just fell like…this is my fault." I said.

"Don't say that. You did nothing wrong." He objected.

I frowned; "I don't know. If I didn't do anything wrong then why do I feel so awful?" I complained.

"It's because you are a good friend Natsu. You don't want to see your friends in so much pain." He explained.

"He's right Natsu." Erza said. We looked over at the door to see Erza; she walked inside and walked over to us. "Natsu; no one knew she was alive. Even if we did your love for Gray would not have changed."

Gray kissed my cheek and smiled. "That's right. You love me too much." He said. Gray released me from his embrace and stood up from the bed. He helped me up and led me out of the room into the guild hall. Everyone looked over at us; relief flooded on their features.

"Ah I see your feeling alright." Gramps said. I looked over at the bar; Gramps was sitting on the counter, a mug of sake in hand. "I was starting to worry."

I chuckled; "Aw come on Gramps. I don't stay down too long." I bragged.

He chuckled; "I guess not." He said. He took a sip from his mug. "I guess I should have been more worried about Gray. He did take a big blow earlier."

I frowned; "I know." I whispered sadly.

"But I'm doing fine now." Gray said. I looked up at him; he had a bright smile on his face. He snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me close to him.

"Well then I guess everything is alright now." Erza said.

"Yep, you guys have nothing to worry about." Lucy said as she walked over. She stopped next to Master and crossed her arms over her chest.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"The magic council was informed of your attack in Akane in a few days ago. They assumed you would be here and they had taken Laxus and Lisanna away for questioning. We don't know of there punishment yet but I hope it's not too bad." She explained. I nodded and she smiled. "I'm really glad you guys are ok."

"If it wasn't for you then I may not even be alive." I commented.

Lucy placed a finger to her lips and looked slightly to the left. "Maybe but Gajeel was the real hero that helped you." She said.

That reminded me. I began to look around. "Where is Gajeel anyway?" I asked.

"He's at home recovering. He refused to stay here and look weak." She said. "I sent Levy to go with him to make sure he's alright."

I smiled; "That's good. I was worried he was seriously hurt when he took that hit for me." I said.

"Come on Natsu; Gajeel is a strong guy. You know there is nothing that can keep him down." Erza said.

"I know." I said. Gray rubbed my side to comfort me as the others nodded in agreement.

"Well then I hope this has all taught you a valuable lesson." Gramps said. We looked back at Gramps; he placed his sake mug down next to him and stood up.

"What lesson?" Lucy asked.

"The lesson to this is that not all people will understand your true nature. Take the magic council for example. They don't understand the guilds destructive magical power. We do all we can to get the job done; even though it doesn't end with your surroundings as normal as they hope we still get the job done." He explained. Everyone seemed confused so Erza sighed.

"What gramps is trying to say is that your life will have many bumps in the road and there will be people who will try to get in your way. So you can't let someone's opinion of you tear you down. A lot of people will get in your way but only listen to what you want." Erza explained.

I stared at her and sighed. "Whatever I still don't understand this but I think I may understand whatever you are saying." I said. Gray chuckled and patted my head.

"You're so cute." He commented.

I pouted, "Whatever." I muttered.

"Well then let's try to forget that awful speech and party." A voice said. A bright light came from next to Lucy and when the light vanished an old friend stood there tall and proud.

"Loke; what's up?" Gray said.

He smirked; "It's like I said before. It is time to party." He said. I jumped forward, my fist pumped into the air.

"Aw right; let's party hard." I cheered.

Gray shook his head. "Oh, Natsu." He muttered. I laughed and Gray wrapped his arms around me. He looked back at Loke as his chin rested on my shoulder. "You heard the man. Let's get partying."

"I-I'm a-already on t-that." Cana called to us. She placed her sake barrel back to her lips and began to drown her throat in sake. Gramps jumped down and quickly left towards Cana.

"Party hard, children." Gramps said. I smiled and the different colors of flashing lights began flash all around the room.

"Come on Princess let's dance." Loke called to Lucy. Lucy smiled and ran over to him. I smiled and I felt Gray spin me around to face him.

"You heard the man. Let's dance." He said. The music started and Gray dragged me into an open space where almost everyone has began to dance. He held me close and we began to dance. I smiled; this is great. This is just what we needed after the last few days of the honey moon. It wasn't as great as I had hoped at that time but a party with friends is just what we could use right now. Gray leaned down and kissed my forehead. "I love you Natsu."

I smiled; "I love you too." I said. I placed my head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around me.
The best thing we can ever have is friends. So why not be with them to celebrate. Because Fairy tail is our home and I feel as safe here as I do in Gray's arms.