"Epilogue"

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"Allow me to introduce," the announcer said smoothly into the microphone, "the author of 'Iris's Adventure,' Miss Lucy Heartfilia." The crowd cheered as the blonde made her way in her snug tight red dress to the front of the stage, blushing furiously.

I was so happy for my friend. Her dream had come true and she had finally published her novel. It had been so well received and she had invited the entire Guild to this ceremony.

I looked around. Everyone was enjoying the celebration in their own, unique way. "Aw yeah! This meat's the best!" Natsu said loudly, shoving far too much chicken into his mouth.

"Natsu, you've had enough," Wendy tried to say to him, somewhat embarrassed by being even near her guildmate.

Happy was up on the table with Natsu, shoving an equally large amount of salmon into his mouth. "The fish is good too, y'know!"

Carla scoffed, "That's a bit dirty of you happy." I rolled my eyes. Things didn't ever seem to change.

I looked back towards my iron slayer. We had been together for some time now and everything was going so smoothly. His mark on my shoulder had deepened with every passing day and every time he saw it, he couldn't help but take me. I loved it.

"High-quality iron is something else. I tell ya!" the man of my dreams said, munching on the servingware.

"That's not for eating, silly," I sighed. While Gajeel's manners weren't as bad as Natsu's, I had somewhat gotten over his rough edges over the past year.

"That's not even iron, genius," Lily smirked at him from a little ways a way.

I was happy to see that Jet and Droy had moved on from their obsession with me once it was clear Gajeel and I were a thing. "Our Lucy won the best new author award!" they sang in unison, more than a little drunk. However, I cringed internally when I realized that they had really just shifted their obsession to my blonde friend.

"Ugh! I said I'd invite you, but only if you all behaved yourselves, didn't I?" Lucy's voice chiding Natsu raised over the crowd.

"Too bad!" the pink haired man said raising his hands over his head, clearly oblivious to Lucy's feelings.

"I thought they said to wear formal clothes, buster," Gray came into the scene to chide Natsu's classic outfit.

"Yeah? Then put some damn clothes on, you idiot!" Natsu responded, noting that Gray was standing in just his boxers.

"What the fuck did you just call me?" Gray said, bashing his head against Natsu's.

"Wanna go?" the fireslayer was quick to respond in kind.

All of the sudden, Erza's leg came flying out of nowhere, kicking both men to the floor. "You will stop fighting immediately!" she said in her authoritative voice. "This is a joyous occasion!"

"Geez," I heard Lucy sigh and I giggled. I'm not entirely sure what she expected.

I turned, looking for my iron slayer, seeing him standing next to Natsu and Miss Anna. "Gajeel! Over here," I called out his name and he turned. It still took my breath away that the burly dragonslayer was really mine. If you had told me that we'd end up together even just a year ago, I wouldn't have believed you. And now—well now I had even more news to tell him.

He pulled me into his thick arms as I came running up to him. I breathed in his metallic scent and it instantly calmed me. I pulled on his jacket and he leaned down so I could whisper in his ear. "Let's get out of here, okay?"

He smiled and allowed me to lead him to the exit. As we stepped out into the cool air, I stretched my arms over my head, letting my head look up at the stars. It was such a beautiful, clear fall night. Things couldn't be more perfect.

"Why you wanna leave so soon?" Gajeel gruffed in his usual voice as we walked the few blocks to our shared apartment.

I could feel my heart flutter slightly with nerves. I tried to calm my breathing—he was a dragon slayer and was always able to tell when I was nervous. "Oh you know," I tried to keep my voice steady. "Things always get crazy when alcohol and our Guild are involved."

"I didn't see you drinking," he cocked his head towards me. I simply nodded in agreement, not trusting myself to say anything further.

We finally reached the threshold of our apartment and I followed him up the stairs softly. I'd been trying to figure out the perfect time to tell him but now I felt like I couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Blue," he said with slight concern in his eyes. "I can tell you're nervous. What's gotcha like this?" he asked, kicking his shoes off before sprawling himself out on the couch.

I leaned down to untie my sandals before joining him on the sofa. I climbed on top of him and he rested his hands on my hips as I straddled his muscular form. "So you know how we decided to go without protection this last month?"

He gave me a crooked grin and ground his core against mine. "Is that what this is about? You need another round from Black Steel?"

I giggled at his audacity. Gajeel was never one to be shy about when he wanted sex and he never left me wanting if I needed something. "Actually," I said, pushing on his chest to bring my face closer to his. I pressed my lips against his for a chaste kiss, pulling away before he tried to drink me in deeper. "I wanted to tell you that I'm pregnant." The words slipped out of my mouth before I could even think about how I wanted to say them. I winced internally a bit, waiting for his reaction.

The man looked at me with those piercing red eyes. "Oh my god, Levy," he said as a smile spread across his features. "Are you serious?" I nodded my head vehemently, biting me lower lip. "You beautiful, gorgeous woman!"

Within an instant he was lifting me up and he was on his feet. I looked into his gaze and was filled with feelings of pure love and joy. He pressed his lips against mine and I allowed him to pull me in deeper this time. Spending the rest of my life with Gajeel wasn't going to be easy, but then, I wouldn't have it any other way.

THE END

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Hello lovers!

Okay so this is a tearful, but hopefully happy ending to a very long chapter story. It's sort of bittersweet for me because this was the VERY first story I ever posted on this site. And seriously, you have all encouraged and supported me in ways that I never quite anticipated and I am so grateful!

I hope you liked my take on the last chapter of Fairy Tail. I always thought it was weird that Levy told Gajeel she was pregnant in the middle of an event so I changed that up a little. I know this was short but I wanted to keep it short and sweet!

Yes, I still have plans to write Demon's Lightning but I got a little sidetracked by an idea for a LaLu pairing (Swipe Right) so that's what I'm currently working on. Don't worry, I will come back to this universe and finish up DL as well as make a Natsu x Lucy pairing story as well. At least that is my intention.

As for audiobook plans, I'll be honest. I recorded the first chapter but I am like terrified to post it. If I do work up the courage to do so, I'll update with another chapter that has details on where you can listen/download.

Thank you again, everyone for all your love, comments and support. I really mean it when I say that it has helped me through some really low points over the last year. It's been a wild ride, but I wouldn't have wanted to take it with anyone else but you!

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*In the end, we only regret the Fairy Tail stories we didn't write.