I'm Back... sorry for the late update... T_T It was kinda crazy these past week... anyway, here you go... enjoy... ((:
"And then, you might be the one? Who came here two days after I came? The one who inherited the name Siegrain? Am I right, Mystogan, prince of Sabertooth?"
Siegrain looked at Jellal who was also at lost. Mystogan chuckled and then he added "I'm really sorry, but I know that you are all confuse. But I am used being called Mystogan, so you can call me Mystogan and him Siegrain."
"W-wait a minute!" Mavis shouted as her whole body trembled. "W-what's going on? I'm at loss right, now. Jellal's twin? Huh, wait, what?"
"Calm down, Mavis" Zeref let Mavis to sit down and let her drink. Several minutes, she calmed down.
Layla approached Mavis then looked at Mystogan "We're also confused and at lost right now. We don't know what's going on"
"Very well, hmmm" Mystogan smiled then he started to tell what happened "This story was told by my first known father. 18 years ago, I was born. Indeed I am Siegrain Vermilion, Jellal-ouji's twin brother. The name was given by the man who adopted me, because the elders ordered Bluenote to get rid one of the prince, and that was me. Bluenote met the people from Quatro Cerberus in the forest. They asked him where he got me but he just said that he was ordered by elders of one country. After he told them that I just born that day, they rid Bluenote and they adopted me. They took care of me until I became three. Goldmine, the one who adopted me, attended a meeting here in Fiore. He met Prince Jellal who was the same age as me, and the same face as me. He went home and told me about what he found out. He then brought me here, but the elders didn't let us meet the king and queen. After two days, we heard that someone named Siegrain was appointed as one of the butler here in the palace. Goldmine asked Bacchus to investigate about that news and they found out that the prince of Sabertooth became the butler of Fiore."
"Prince of Sabertooth? Isn't that you?" Makarov asked
"Indeed, I became the prince. But before me, it was him." Mystogan answered then looked at Zeref "When Goldmine found out about that, he immediately went to Sabertooth and asked the King what was happening" Zeref's face twitched and lowered his head
"The king said that the elders pressured them that they would attack Sabertooth if they didn't give their prince to Fiore. The king didn't have any choice so they accepted it. That prince is the personal butler of Jellal-sama." Orga continued
"Goldmine-san introduced me to the king of Sabertooth and he was surprised. He asked Goldmine-san if he could take care of me because I looked exactly like his child. Goldmine agreed and also worked under the king. I was named Mystogan by the king, and became the prince. However, my existence was well-known but my appearance was kept. The elders asked who the crowned prince was, but the king said that he adopted an orphaned so that no one would expect that the real prince was sent to another country" Mystogan added
"It was then we met him. We became friends and learned what happened to him from Goldmine-san." Rufus explained "It was peaceful in Sabertooth, however the elders came again and asked lots of things from the king. Well, the king was so kind. In order to protect his brother, he followed what the elders told him. Well, his brother was forced to marry someone, right King?" everyone vented their eyes to Zeref.
He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Zeref walked down and approached Mystogan "I see, so you are the one. He mentioned before that he wanted me to meet you but he also mentioned that it was not yet the right time." Zeref chuckled and looked at Jellal and Mystogan "You two are really alike. Siegrain too. I really was shocked when the elders introduced Siegrain."
"King, what are you saying? We don't get it" Layla asked while she was caressing Mavis' back
"Sabertooth is the country where I came from. Sabertooth's king is my brother, Warrod Sequen." Their eyes widened and the pressure inside the palace became more and more intense.
"J-Jet, is it okay for us to be here?" Droy whispered but noticed Jet's sweat pouring down. The two guards that were supposed to guard the door of the throne hall were sweating heavily because of the pressure and tension of their conversation
"I couldn't remember if I told you that I came from Sabertooth, but I was known as Zeref Sequen. Warrod is my brother. I supposed to be the king of Sabertooth but the elders invaded my country and I had no other choice but to say yes to what they wanted. I met Mavis and I changed my surname to hers. Warrod became the king. After that, I hadn't heard anything about Sabertooth. I just found out that he has son when he sent a letter for me. The next letter I receive he said that he wanted me to meet his son, but in that letter also contained that it was not yet the right time. In those letters he hadn't mention anything about what's going on in Sabertooth. I assumed that they are doing well." Zeref explained "How's Warrod?"
"He's doing well. He knows that I'm here to meet the crowned prince" Mystogan answered while smiling
"I'm here to get what supposed to be mine" Everyone turned to Jellal and wondered what was he talking about "What do you mean by that?"
In Scarlet Household
Yukino and the others also explained who Mystogan was, and what happened to him in the past. As expected, everyone was shocked.
"Is that true?!" Laxus asked calmly but inside he was really shocked. He didn't want to believe, but the five nodded and they could tell that they were telling the truth.
"Ouji is very nice. He's really nice because of the family who took care of him." Yukino smiled
"But there are times that Ouji felt that the king always wanted to see his true son" Rogue added
"A while ago" they all looked at Kagura "He did mention that he's here to get what is supposed to be his, what he means by that?" they five lowered their head and hesitated to answer
"You seemed plotting something" Freed asked then the five immediately shook their head
"It's not that" Yukino answered
"Right now, in this situation, we can't say it. But eventually, you'll all know." Sting added
"To make you all rest assure, we're not going to bring any harm in this country." Rogue sighed and looked at Erza who was looking outside the house "This country is interesting"
"Erza?" MiraJane tapped Erza that seemed distracted
"Uhm, sorry, I'll be heading out for a bit." Erza ran immediately out of the house. Though they wondered why she headed to the backyard
"Is she going to Lumen Histoire?" Lisanna asked
"It seemed so, but why?" Mira answered and they both looked to where Erza headed
"But honestly, this whole point of going here and Ouji meeting the prince will decide what will happen to Fiore" Sting blurted that confused the others "Jellal-ouji's choice will decide this country's future"
Back to the palace
"What did you say?" everyone in the throne hall was shocked to what Mystogan answered
"I said, I am a Vermillion, and also the prince here. Indeed I am called as the prince of Sabertooth, but I am not. It's just a title given to me so that the people wouldn't suspect that the real prince was sent away. I am here to take the crown, not just as the prince but king." Mystogan looked at Jellal and smiled "However, you have two choices, you can still be the prince of Fiore, but you will give up Erza Scarlet. However, I'll ask her to come with me back to Sabertooth. If you choose Erza Scarlet, you'll give up being the prince, and live far from Fiore. You might be wondering why Erza Scarlet, we seemed to like the same person"
Dumbfounded to what Mystogan said, Jellal couldn't answer. Indeed, he wanted to be with Erza and lately he wanted to be the prince of Fiore so that he could protect his country. But choosing between those two made his inside desire crumbled.
"I won't force you to answer immediately. I can give you time to think." Mystogan then looked at each people around "I'm not being selfish, but also think of the choice, head representatives of each family"
"Excuse me, I'll head out now" Jellal bowed down and excused himself. Siegrain and the others called him but he walked as fast as he could out of the throne hall
"I am not yet prepare for this. Erza and I just started going out. I just crowned as the prince. I wanted to protect my country, friends and Erza, and I can do that if I am the prince" Jellal's thought crumbled as he made his way unconsciously out of the throne hall.
"You just come here and blurting that out. What do you really want?" Igneel questioned but he was really confused
"The prince's choice will decide the future of Fiore" Siegrain answered in Mystogan's place, which seemed to understand what Mystogan wanted to imply "Am I right?"
"Indeed, as expected from you" Mystogan chuckled
"I see" Layla sighed "I somehow get what you are implying" she smiled then looked at the others "Don't worry, let Jellal-ouji decide what path he wanted to go"
"What do you mean Layla?" Mavis asked though Laylas responded with sweet smile
"You'll know soon. Mystogan-san is your child, why don't you and Zeref talked to him privately?"
In instant, the throne hall calmed down and the others went out leaving Mystogan with Zeref and Mavis
Jellal unconsciously ran and ended up in the place he was really familiar.
"Why of all place?" he asked himself but startled when someone patted him "E-Erza?"
"Jellal, what are you doing here? I thought you are in the palace with Mystogan?"
Jellal stared at her that made her confused. It was then Jellal suddenly hugged her that made Erza more confused.
"W-Wait, J-Jellal, what's wrong?"
"Just for a few seconds" Jellal answered but his voice became hoarse. "Will you listen to what will I say?"
Erza sighed and just smiled to herself "Go ahead, I'm here to listen." She patted Jellal's back and waited for him to talk
After couple of time, Jellal already explained Erza what happened in the palace. Erza wasn't shocked, but some part made her speechless. She did listen most of the part, but distracted when she suddenly wanted to go to Lumen Histoire.
"I see, Yukino and the others told us what happened to Mystogan." Erza sighed then smiled to Jellal "Whatever your decision is, I'll follow you-"
"But Erza, you are the other option. I don't want to give up one you nor being the prince"
Erza tapped his forehead and again smiled "Indeed I am, I don't want to be parted away from you, but you are still the prince, and soon you will be the king" Erza held Jellal's left hand with both of her hand and then looked at Jellal's eyes "Your choice will decide your path, it's your life so it's your choice. Right now, no one can force you to what decision you wanted to choose"
Jellal squeezed Erza's hand and with his right hand, he held her cheek and in instant, his lips touched Erza's lips. Erza was startled that made her eyes widened. When their lips parted, the two stared at each other eyes.
"I really do love you" Jellal said and again he kissed her. This time it was deep and passionate.
The two stayed together holding each other's hand until the sun set.
Jellal sent her back to the Scarlet household. Erza supposed to enter but Jellal didn't want to lose her hand
"Jellal?"
"Sorry, it's just that, I don't know. It seems like, I might not see you if I let go of your hand" Jellal mumbled
Erza squeezed his hand and her other hand, she stroked his hair "I told you, whatever your decision is, I will not object to it. I'll be fine. Plus, I believe in you that you will find your answer" Erza kissed him on the cheeks "Well then Jellal, good night"
"Good night Erza"
Erza went in and Jellal walked back to the palace. He was still at lost, but in his mind. He had an answer but still unsure if it was right.
Erza went straight to the living room where she could hear everyone's voice
"Oh, she's back" Juvia said while waving
"Where did you go?" MiraJane asked as she made a space for Erza to sit in
"Probably she met Jellal" Lisanna teasingly said that made Erza's face red
"Well, I did meet him but it was a pure coincidence that he was also there" Erza said while grabbing a juice then noticed Yukino sitting beside Lucy "Yukino? Eh?"
"Well, we received a call from Ouji that he will be staying in the palace until the prince gives his answer. Rufus and Orga will stay in Dreyar family" Yukino explained
"Laxus-san was the one who offered his house. He wanted to talk to Orga when he found out that they have the same interest" Laki added
"Elf-nii also went there, because Bickslow-san seemed to be interested to him too. Also, Evergreen-san" Lisanna continued
"Then how about the other four? I mean, that Sting and the others. And also, Natsu and the others are not here"
"Oh, those four will stay in our house" Lucy answered
"Gray and Loke also went there. They supposed to stay here but Natsu didn't want to." MiraJane teasingly said to Lucy "Natsu is so jealous"
"Sting-sama like Lucy Scarlet, I mean-"
"Yukino, just call me Lucy. I always tell you that. Also, why are you all looking at me with that smile?" Lucy pouted her lips and they all laughed.
"By the way, Erza, do you know Kagura-san?" Yukino suddenly asked
Erza shook her head and put down her cup "No I just met her today. Now that you remind me, aren't you her cousin, and Angel's twin sister?"
"I don't know. That is why when they asked me to go with them, I hesitated." Yukino responded in low voice
"But that Kagura seemed nice. She understand your situation and gave you time to think" Lucy added
"Oh well, right now I really wanted to talk to you all. But first of all" Yukino smiled then looked at Erza "You heard from Jellal-ouji what our Ouji wanted right?"
"Yes, Mystogan is quite scary, but he is a nice guy. But Jellal will surely find his answer" Erza answered as shaded of red formed in her cheeks
The others giggled and they all have a long night, talking bunch of stuffs
In Jellal's room
Jellal just arrived in his room and immediately threw his body on his bed. A knocked came and without waiting on his voice, he entered on his own
"Jellal-sama, pardon me for entering without your consent"
"Shut up Siegrain, as if you always wait for my response. Plus" he sat down and gave Siegrain a dumbfounded face "Aren't you my cousin, Siegrain-sama?"
"Please don't call me that. Right now I am your personal butler"
"But soon you will return to your country and be the prince, no the king. Hey if I choose Erza can we stay in your country?"
"Jellal-sama, are you sure to your decision?" Siegrain's voice changed that startled Jellal. It was the first time he heard him speak like that, a voice that seemed to be pissed off
"Siegrain, what should I choose?" Jellal's voice became softer and he was really wanted to know what should be the answer
"I don't know Jellal-sama. I am not in the position to give you choice. Right now, you are free to choose whatever you want. It is your life, it is your choice." Siegrain responded that made Jellal a long pasue before he responded
"What should I do? I need to give up something"
"Is that all you can think of?" Siegrain turned around and opened the door but before he left Jellal "You can still choose without losing anything"
Siegrain left Jellal stunned and speechless.