Sovereign: Well, this is it guys. After one year, this story has reached it's final chapter. Enjoy everyone!
Chapter 37: Epilogue
The next morning, the sun rose over the now heavily damaged capital city. Darren, his companions, all members of Fairy Tail, the Krityans, the Rune Knights and all the citizens of Alahorn gathered in front of where the now-destroyed palace was originally located to witness a very important ceremony.
Yuri Lowell walks up to the wooden stage and sat down on his now-deceased father's throne. His mother was standing next to him with the king's crown in her hands.
"With the passing of our former King, I now present the crown and his position to his heir…" His mother said before going behind the throne and holds the crown above her son's head. "People of Alahorn, by the power bestowed in me, I now crowned Prince Yuri Lowell, your new king of Alahorn."
The Queen then gently places the crown on top of Yuri's head. Yuri stands up from his throne and everybody bowed down and kneel before him.
"At ease, people." Yuri said to everyone. When everyone got back up, Yuri continued, "As you can see, a huge portion of our once-glorious city is now in ruins. But never fear people for it can be rebuilt. And when the rebuilding is complete, I promise you all that I will bring honor and glory back to this kingdom, but not through violence and dictatorship. I shall bring it back through peace, prosperity and democracy."
Everybody present in the city applauded to their new King and the citizens of Alahorn chanted happily.
"Long Live King Yuri! Long Live King Yuri! Long Live King Yuri!"
Yuri then raises his hand, gesturing everybody to quiet down. He turns his head to Estelle who is standing at the distance. "Now, my first official act as your new King is to peacefully dissolve the annexation of Kingdom of Temza. Everyone, may I present you, the Queen of Temza, Estellise Sidos Heurassein to sign the contract of independence with me."
Everybody claps as Estelle walks over to Yuri.
"Go Estelle!" Carl shouted happily.
Estelle and Yuri bowed to each other before Flynn walks over and presents a folder to the two monarchs. Flynn opens the folder, revealing the contract of independence and a pen. Estelle takes the pen first and signs the contract. She then passes it to Yuri who then signs the contract as well. Flynn closes the folder and Yuri extends a hand out to Estelle.
"Congratulations Estelle. Your kingdom is freed." Yuri said.
"Thank you, Yuri." Estelle smiled, her eyes becoming teary. She shakes Yuri's hand and everybody applauded again. At last, after a decade of annexation, the Kingdom of Temza is freed again.
Judith is also feeling tears in her eyes as her home is freed again. Darren, who is next to her, pats Judith's back to comfort her. Allelujah, Carl, Marie, the Krityans and the Temzan refugees all smiled as well. Finally, they have a home to return to again.
"And now, I have something to say." Estelle said to everyone. This surprised Darren, Judith and the other former Temza citizens.
"To be honest, I didn't like Alahorn at first. I always see this kingdom as my enemy and the people who destroyed my home and family. But, throughout my journey, I soon realized that Alahorn isn't to be hated, but to be pitied. Even your enemies deserve sympathy in their times of struggle." Estelle turns to Yuri with a smile. "And I even learn to trust and love the man whom I used to see as my enemy." Yuri smiled back as he gave a solemn nod. Estelle turns back to everyone. "Now, the Kingdom of Alahorn is badly affected due to the huge damage to their capital city. So, for my first official act as the Queen of Temza, I would like to propose the United Kingdom of Temhorn. Temza and Alahorn will still be independent kingdoms but we shall form together as one sovereign nation so that we can help rebuild our diplomatic relations and the damages that reigned upon both of our kingdoms over the decade."
There was a pause for a moment, but then smiles appear on Darren, Judith, Carl, Allelujah, Marie and all the Temzan and Alahornian citizens. They all clap their hands and applauded in approval of Estelle's proposal. Yuri claps his hands as well, liking the idea too.
"Thank you Queen Estelle! Long Live Queen Estelle!" Both Temzan and Alahornian citizens chanted in unison.
Estelle then raises her hand to gesture everybody to quiet down as she has another official act to make.
"My second official act as Queen of Temza is also due to the formation of the United Kingdom of Temhorn…" She turns to Yuri with a warm smile. "I would like to propose my marriage to King Yuri Lowell of Alahorn."
Yuri widens his eyes in surprise for a few seconds, before a smile appears on his face. "Would you…marry me Estelle?"
"Yes…I do…" Estelle uttered as her eyes are filled with tears. With that, the two monarchs gave each other a loving kiss, causing the entire city to be erupted with cheers.
With the marriage of these two monarchs, a new era for both Temza and Alahorn has begun…
Later that day, the Rune Knights prepared to leave and return to the Magic Council. Erza, Wendy, Jellal, Judith and Darren watched as Doranbolt and Lahar mount on their horses.
"So, do you two think chairman Doma would like the idea that you disobeyed his orders?" Erza asked Doranbolt and Lahar.
"Meh, of course not." Doranbolt shrugged. "But I'm sure Lahar and I will definitely find a way to cover it up. Right?" He asked Lahar with a smirk.
"Exactly." Lahar said calmly as he adjusts his glasses.
"So…" Jellal said as a frown appears on his face. "Now that you two found out that we are still alive, does this mean Darren and I have to come with you two to surrender ourselves to the Magic Council?"
"Please you two, don't take Darren away." Judith pleaded to the two captains as she held onto Darren's arm tightly. "We wouldn't have won this battle if it weren't for him!"
"I'm sorry everyone." Lahar said. "But orders are orders. We must eliminate the Demon Prince in sight and bring Jellal back for execution."
Tears now form in the women's eyes. Judith embraced Darren, who hugged her back with his eyes filling up in tears as well. Erza and Wendy both sadly embraced Jellal as well, knowing that he will be taken away from them for another time.
Then, Lahar spoke up with a rare smile on his face. "But…we can pretend that we never met you two."
Everyone gasped in surprise for a moment before smiles appear on all of their faces. Erza and Wendy embraced Jellal again, this time with smiles on their faces. Judith and Darren both hug each other, knowing the fact that they will never be separated.
"Besides Jellal, you are already dead right?" Doranbolt asked Jellal.
"Yes." Jellal chuckled as he strokes Erza's hair. "I already am."
"Thank you very much, Doranbolt and Lahar." Darren said to the two captains.
"No Darren." Lahar shook his head. "We should be the ones who should be thanking you. Thank you for stopping Alahorn from invading all of Earthland."
"I hope we will meet again." Doranbolt said to Wendy.
"I look forward to it!" Wendy smiled. With that, Doranbolt and Lahar ride their horses away with their units following them from behind.
For the next seven days, both the kingdoms of Temza and Alahorn (Now the United Kingdom of Temhorn) went through their first phase of rebuilding and restoration. The Temzans who are formerly refugees living within Alahorn have returned home to their kingdom, many of them returning to Kalafina to help rebuild the capital. Because the Temzan royal palace doesn't suffer heavy damage as the one in Alahorn, both Estelle and Yuri now reside the palace where their soldiers are helping each other to rebuild their home.
"I'm happy to let you know that restorations to the villages of Frankston and Finsley are also on the way." Flynn, now dressed in his new commandant uniform which was originally belonged to the now-condemned Guradana, said to the two monarchs.
"Thank you for the news, Flynn." Estelle smiled.
"You're welcome, Queen Estelle." Flynn said with a salute.
"Flynn, how many times do I have to tell you? Just call us Yuri and Estelle." Yuri said, placing a hand on the side of his hip.
"Right sorry, your Majesty." Flynn said apologetically. Yuri groaned while Estelle just chuckled. Flynn bows down in repest before turning around to make his leave.
"Let's go, Majors Sodia and Tsuna Sawada." Flynn said to his two new second-in-commands.
"Yes Commandant!" Sodia and Tsuna, now dressed in their Major uniforms, both said in unison before the two follow him out of the room.
Estelle and Yuri then walk over to the balcony and watched both Temzans and Alahornians working together to rebuild the city.
"I never thought one day I would watch my people be working alongside with Alahornians." Estelle said. Yuri wraps an arm around her body.
"I'm sure our people will go along together just fine." Yuri said.
Estelle lets out a sigh and said, "I sure am going to miss Carl. But at least it's good to know…that he has a new family."
"Yes. Indeed." Yuri said in agreement.
"Work harder everyone! Let's help make this village a better place for these people to live in!" Erza, now dressed in her construction worker outfit, yelled through a megaphone.
"AYE!" The other Fairy Tail members yelled in unison as they go around helping to upgrade the village of Brades. After the battle of Alahorn, Darren and Judith return back to Brades where they tell the wonderful news to the Krityans that Temza has been restored. Darren also revealed to them that he was the Demon Prince all along. But the Krityans forgive him and thank him for saving Earthland and restoring Temza.
But that wasn't all they did. Darren and Judith brought back all the Male Krityans to the village, much to the female Krityans' happiness and delight. They also brought along Fairy Tail with them to help turn their village to a better home for the Krityans for generations to come.
Carl, Jellal, Ultear, Meredy, Takuto, Wako and Lihua are among them. All seven as well as Darren and Judith have been recently given Fairy Tail member stamps from Makarov, making them all new additions to the guild and family. Takuto and Wako even adopted Lihua as their daughter. Lihua will never be alone anymore. Both Takuto and Wako also plan to open up their own clinic within the Fairy Tail building when they arrive at their new home. Wendy has already plan to work as their employee.
Allelujah, Marie and their children even come to the village to help upgrade the village.
Carl walks over to Erza and said, "Erza, Meredy and I are done with the leaf-raking."
"Good. Now help Lisanna and Warren with building the new fountain."
Carl smiles and nods his head. "Got it!" He said. Before he could turn around, Erza grabs his wrist. "Erza?" He said confused.
"Carl…" Erza smiled at him. "I know you are still upset over your family's deaths but whatever happens, you're with us now and we will take care of you."
Carl smiled at her again. "Yes. Thank you." The two then gave each other a hug.
"Elfman! Pass us some more nails!" Bickslow yelled from the top. He, Laxus, Freed and Evergreen are busy building a stronger and stable wooden house.
"Understood!" Elfman yelled in response.
Lucy, Natsu, Happy, Allelujah and Marie are working at a temporary food stall where they are busy serving food to the villagers. Many Krityans are queuing up to get their food.
"Here you go! Hope you enjoy it!" Lucy smiled as she hands Penelope a loaf of bread with strawberry jam.
"Thank you!" Penelope said before walking away with her food.
"It sure is great to be helping these people out, isn't it Luigi?" Natsu smiled.
"Sure is." Lucy nods her head. But her smile quickly disappears as she said, "And it's Lucy."
"Sorry, haha." Natsu said.
"Lucy and natsu now like each oth-" Happy gets cut off when Lucy kicks him away in annoyance.
"Less talk and more work!" Marie said as she passes Natsu a bowl of vegetable soup.
"Right, sorry!" Natsu said to her as he takes the bowl.
Gray is stacking up some bricks with cement. "Need help, Gray-sama?"
Gray turns his head and sees Juvia smiling at him while holding a bucket of bricks. Gray smirked and said, "I sure do."
Juvia kneels down and the two help each other. "Juvia, I really do appreciate your help." Gray said to her.
"Thanks." Juvia blushed. Unaware to the two, both Darren and Judith are standing at the distance watching them.
"I'm sure these two will get along together just fine." Darren smiled.
"Yup. And I can tell Gray will fall in love with Juvia." Judith said.
"Huh? Really?" Darren smirked at her.
"Oh, just you wait. I'm sure the two will." Judith winked.
"Darren, have you seen CC?" Erza asked as she walks over to him.
"Oh, she's in Finsley right now." Darren smiled.
"Huh? Why?" Erza asked confused.
"Remember Spinoza? Turns out he's still alive. He was so happy that Temza's independence has been restored that he quickly returned home to his mansion in Finsley. He even wrote a letter to me." Darren said.
"And what does it say?"
"It says he knows a formula which can help me turn back into a normal human being and he gave me an offer." Darren said to her. "But I rejected it."
"What? Why?"
"Because I don't care if I'm a monster or not anymore." Darren turns to Judith and takes her hand. "I now have new friends and a new home."
Erza smiled upon hearing. "That's good."
"So I gave the offer to CC instead." Darren said, turning back to Erza. "She's now in Finsley where Spinoza is turning her back into a normal human being. When she does, she no longer has to live in my blood and body anymore. She also says that when her transformation is complete, she will come to Magnolia and wish to join Fairy Tail as well."
"That's great!" Erza said. "Another welcomed addition to our guild!"
A few hours later, the upgrading is complete. Many new houses and structures have been built in Brades and it has officially turned from a small village into a town.
Everybody are now gathered around the town square to watch a special ceremony. Darren is sitting on a throne with a Krityan walking over to him with a crown in his hands. Allelujah, Marie and their children are standing next to him to watch the ceremony up close.
"We thank you for upgrading our beautiful home and saving our race and our home. So as thanks for all of us, we want you to be our new King and leader, Darren Leong." The Krityan places the crown onto Darren's head. Darren bowed his head and everybody applauded.
"Way a go Darren!" Gray shouted. Lucy whistled.
"Thank you all of you." Darren said to everyone. "However…" He takes the crown off from his head. "I cannot accept this title." Everybody look at him puzzled. "Because I was already a leader to the Kirtyans before I was given this title. I believed I have led the Krityans far enough by bringing victory against our enemy and restoration of their home. So I think it's time for the Krityans to have a new leader." He gets up from his throne and walks over to Allelujah.
"This man here is the kindest man of all of Earthland so helped the Krityans and the Temzan refugees during their time of need. So I believe this man will make the perfect successor. People of Brades, I present you your new King and leader, Allelujah Haptism."
With that, Darren places the crown on Allelujah's head and everybody applauded.
Allelujah couldn't help but smile at Darren. "Thank you." He said to him. Darren gave him a nod. Marie and his children then embraced him happily.
"Congratulations, my love." Marie smiled. Allelujah hugs back his dear wife and children for a moment, before letting go of them and talk to the people.
"People of Brades, I promise to be a good King and leader and bring further happiness to all of you!" Allelujah said. The Krityans cheered and chanted.
"Long Live King Allelujah! Long Live King Allelujah!"
Darren gets off the stage and Judith gave him a hug. "I'm so proud of you Darren." Judith whispered to him.
Darren hugs Judith back and kisses her cheek. The two then break off the hug and Lucy, Natsu and Makarov walk over to Darren.
"So what now?" Natsu asked Darren with a smirk.
"Let's go home." Darren said to him.
"Agreed!" Makarov smiled.
Upon returning to Fairy Tail, everybody are celebrating for another successful mission and partying like there is no tomorrow. Cana, Macao and Elfman are having a drinking contest, Erza is enjoying her usual strawberry cake, Natsu and Gray gets into an argument again and the others are chatting and enjoying their meals. Yup, nothing has changed for Fairy Tail as always.
Darren and Judith just stood at the entrance looking dumbfounded at this.
"So, is this really how you guys enjoy every successful mission?" Darren asked Mirajane who is standing next to them.
"Oh don't worry guys. You two will get used to it." Mirajane smiled.
"I don't know Darren. I might actually like it." A voice said. Darren and Judith turn around to see CC walking into the building.
"CC! You have come to become a Fairy Tail member right?" Mira asked with a smile.
"I sure do." CC said, smiling back.
Darren walks over to her and said, "So CC, how does it feel becoming a complete human again?"
"It feels…nostalgic." CC smirked. "Thanks Darren."
"You're welcome." Darren said as he folds his arms. "I'm sure the two of us will still get along together just fine."
"You said it." CC chuckled. Suddenly, a table comes flying over to the green-haired woman.
"LOOK OUT!" Lucy cried. But CC easily raises her hand and catches it. Everybody else is amazed by her strength.
"So…who wants to be the next to catch it?" CC smirks before throwing the table over to Elfman. Elfman growls as he stands up and easily grabs the table.
"BAR FIGHT!" Elfman yelled.
"AWESOME!" Natsu yelled as he and Gray are punching and kicking each other as they always do. "Take this Ice Breath!"
"No, take this! Fire Breather!" Gray yelled before punching him square in the nose. Natsu growls and the two continue to exchange nicknames as they punch each other.
"Human Popsicle!"
"Human Ash!"
"Ice Skull!"
"Flame Brain!"
At the counter, Wako looks very concerned while Erza continues eating her cake. "Erza! Do something!" Wako, dressed in a bartender outfit, said to the crimson-haired woman.
"Meh. This happens all the time that I now grew sick and tired of trying to stop it all the time." Erza yelled. Suddenly, Gajeel grabs Freed and tosses him over to Erza who knocks her off of her seat. Wako looks shocked by this.
Erza shoves Freed off of her and gasped that her beloved strawberry cake is on lying on the ground in pieces. "My cake…" She sobbed. Then her sad expression quickly fades away as she gets up, her body now fuming in anger. "COME AND TASTE MY BLADES!" She shouted as she runs towards the other members and summons her swords.
"GRAY! I'LL FIGHT WITH YOU!" Juvia shouted as she is about to take off her dress but Gray stops her by yelling at her.
"JUVIA! WHAT IN MAVIS ARE YOU DOING?"
"Don't start the fight without me!" Takuto yelled as he jumps in the air, takes out his star swords and gets into the fight as well.
As the fight goes on, Darren, Judith and CC go over to where Lucy, Carl, Wendy, Lihua, Levy, Ultear, Meredy and Jellal are sitting.
"Now I know what Erza usually gets herself into every night." Jellal said. Ultear and Meredy nod their heads in agreement.
Lucy giggled. "This is why I love Fairy Tail." Darren and Judith turns to her in confusion. "No matter what kind of fight we get into, we will always stay as one big happy family."
Darren and Judith turn to each other and they simply laughed along with CC, Lucy, Carl, Wendy, Levy, Jellal, Meredy and Ultear.
Later that night, Darren walks up to the top of the Fairy Tail building. He smiles as he looks up to the sky. "Hey Noel…I finally found what I needed. A new home…and new friends…and a new lover."
He closes his eyes and a tear rolls down his cheek. "Thank you…Noel…"
Then, Judith walks over to Darren from behind. Darren smiles as he turns to her and the two exchanged each other another kiss. When they broke the kiss, Natsu and Lucy, both holding hands together walk over to them as well. Both Darren and Natsu smile at each other before the four look back up at the sky.
Just then, Erza, Jellal, Gray, Juvia, Mirajane, Wendy, Happy, Charle, Takuto, Wako, Carl, CC, and Lihua appeared behind the four and all they look up at the sky as well.
Whatever danger there is, they will always be there.
They are Fairy Tail.
THE END
Sovereign: Wow. After one year, this story is officially complete!
Darren, Judith, Fairy Tail, etc.: HOORAY!
Sovereign: So I know what you guys are thinking, what's going to happen now that this story is complete?
Wendy: *Sadness* Yes, what's going to happen now?
Sovereign: Well, good news. I've already planned to write several OVA oneshots which take place after the events of this story as well as an Alice in Wonderland parody!
Everyone: AWESOME!
Sovereign: Yup! But I would also like to go back and focus on writing My Boyfriend is a Pop Star and Zombie Paradise 3. So expect more Fairy Tail stories from me in the New Year!
I would like to thank everyone for following me throughout the course of this story. Without all of your support, reviews, faves and alerts, I wouldn't be able to continue writing this story til the very end! I would also like to wish everyone a good year ahead and may their resolutions come true! And with that, it's time for me to sign out. So until next time…
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