I successfully fixed my computer- A solder connection in my GPU broke, but I ordered a new GPU off Amazon and replaced it. I guess I played too much Kerbal Space Program for it to handle. Anyways, here's the long chapter I promised.

"I can't let Natsu down." Lisanna thought. "I have to make the team."

"Lisanna, you'll do fine." Natsu said, almost like he could read her mind. "We'll do this together."

Lisanna continued staring into those black eyes. "Yeah. We will."

Suddenly, there was a loud pounding on the door. The lovers jumped up off of the bed. Natsu dashed over and opened it. In the hallway was Elfman Strauss.

"Hey, Elfman." Natsu said. "What's up?"

"The master has announced a meeting in the dining hall." Elfman said sternly.

"Ok, great." Natsu replied. "We'll be right down."

A few minutes later, the entire guild was assembled in the resort's elaborate dining hall. The master was standing firm and strong atop the stage that was at the far end of the room. Slowly, he addressed the crowd.

"We are here for one reason only." He announced. "And that is for training. However, out of the goodness of my heart, I will give you leave to enjoy yourselves at the resort for today only. Tomorrow, you will all be here by 6:00 AM Sharp for training! Do I make myself clear?"

"YES MASTER!" The guild answered.

"That is all." The master replied, grinning. "Go have fun."

The fairies cheered and burst out of the dining hall. Withing ten minutes, everyone had changed into swimwear and were out on the beach. Gray was hunched over on the beach, obviously upset. Lucy walked over to him.

"Gray, how's it going?" She asked.

"Not great." Gray replied glumly. "I didn't bring enough cash, but Juvia offered to pay in full if I roomed with her. She's gonna drive me crazy."

Lucy laughed. "Maybe you should try and befriend her and make it easier on yourself."

"All she's interested in is a relationship!" Gray protested.

"Hey. She's never really had any social interactions." Lucy reminded.

"That's true." Gray acknowledged. "Fine, I'll give it a try."

Lucy smiled. "You know, Gray, she really likes you."

"Yeah. I know."

"You might never find another girl who loves you like this again." Lucy said. Then, she turned and walked off. Unknown to them, Natsu and Lisanna had been listening in on the conversation with their dragon ears. Natsu chuckled.

"I never thought I'd see the day when Lucy started giving romantic advice." Natsu laughed.

"Why do you say that?" Lisanna asked.

"Lucy's never even had a boyfriend." Natsu explained. "And she's made it clear that she's waiting for someone special to come along."

"Really…" Lisanna said. "Well, it worked for me!"

Natsu laughed. "You didn't have to wait that long, though. How old were we when we met? Ten? Eleven?"

"Something like that." Lisanna said. Memories flashed through her head. She remembered that day in the rain like it was yesterday. She smiled sadly.

"What's wrong?" Natsu asked.

"I'm just thinking what could've happened if I hadn't 'died' on that mission." Lisanna explained.

Natsu sighed. "I can't put it out of my mind either. I feel like it's my fault, for not coming along."

"It's not your fault at all, Natsu. Mira- Nee wouldn't let you. I think that back in those days she didn't want people seeing how we absorbed souls so we could transform."

"I still could've followed you." Natsu said. "I should have followed you. I could've been there with you. I promised I wouldn't lose you."

"Natsu." Lisanna snapped. "Enough. I won't let you blame yourself for this."

"Fine." Natsu said, head bowed.

As the sky darkened, everyone began to relax by the hot springs. It seemed a fitting end to a great day. However, the masters promise of harsh training loomed right around the corner. Eventually, the sun was gone from the horizon and was replaced by the moon and stars. Natsu and Lisanna retired back to their room. The kissed each other good night and fell asleep in each other's arms.

At 5:30 in the morning, the alarm lacrima exploded. The lovers jumped out of bed, shocked, until they realized what had happened.

"That's a strange alarm lacrima." Lisanna laughed.

"I wonder how they pay for them, with the rooms being so cheap." Natsu joked.

"Good way to get us out of bed, though." Lisanna said with a smile.

The lovers dressed and strolled towards the dining hall, where an extravagant breakfast of raw eggs and lentils waited for them.

The few people there eyed the dubious food with suspicion.

"What is it?" Cana asked.

Then, the master walked into the room.

"Eat up, everyone. You all need your protein if you want to get stronger."

No one moved. After a few minutes, Mirajane and Elfman walked in. The second Elfman saw what had been prepared for breakfast, he beat his chest and roared.

"UWA HA HA! PROTEIN IS MANLY!" He sprinted over and grabbed a bowl. He cracked several eggs into it, and then dumped a large serving of lentils into the eggs. He put the bowl to his mouth and drank the disgusting concoction. He roared again and slammed the bowl back onto the table.

Everyone stared at him in silence. Then, master Makarov started clapping.

"Yes, yes, just like that! Well done, my boy. Go on, everyone, eat up, eat up."

No one else ate. At 6:30, the Master led the entire guild on a fifteen-kilometer run. When they returned, exhausted, he forced them on a mile-long swim.

Everyone was exhausted and it had only been two hours. The master surveyed them closely. He stood as tall as he could and spoke.

"Now, you will train your magical abilities. As we will have a tournament to decide who makes up Team Fairy Tail, you are allowed to train alone. However, I will survey you as you train, and make sure you aren't slacking off. Lunches will be brought to you. At 6:00 sharp, I expect all of you to be here. That is all."

Again the guild spilt apart. Natsu and Lisanna traveled together to find a secluded spot where he could teach her to maximize the potential of her dragon powers. They trained for hours. However, Natsu could only teach her how to use her draconic elements. Their magic was very different. Instead, it was more like make magic, and Lisanna discovered she had no real limit to what she could create, as long as she had the magic power for it. With her creation and Natsu's destructive power, they together were easily stronger than most wizard saints. Somewhere in a volcanic plain, a disembodied voice spoke to a mighty red dragon.

"They are growing strong."

The red dragon turned his head to face empty air. "That is true. And it worries me. When dragons dance the dance of death, countless calamity will strike. But when dragons dance the dance of love, the entire world may burn.

There we go! I'm glad I finished it on time. I wonder what the end of this chapter could mean… In truth, I don't really know myself. It won't really matter for a while, though. Thanks for reading! -zeldyschee