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Natsu and Erza were walking back to the Guild Hall. The two were stuck on a mission together and while they had put aside their difference. Today would be a new day to be at the others throats over a single comment or action. Though lucky for them they managed to get back to The Guild. The two could finally see how the old wooden building was remodeled. It now had a stone foundation and the walls were stone. Thus it looked mote sturdier then beforehand. The two unlikely pair went inside and saw the Guild Hall in a neat condition.

"Ugh...we're back." Natsu grumbled.

"Welcome back, though why did the person request the both of you?" Lucy greeted.

"Blades." They both said at the same time.

Gray just laughed at the misfortune of the pair. Erza directed her attention at the young man.

"What's so funny?' Erza asked.

Gray struggled to keep his laughter in despite Erza demanding an answer for him.

"Oh, I heard very good things about the both of you." Makarov said.

Gray was saved for the time being as Erza put her attention to Makarov. She glared down at him with all her might as Makarov visibly shrieked in size.

"I will never go on a mission with Natsu ever again." Erza growled.

"Same." Natsu agreed.

'Those two have been agreeing a lot more lately.' Lucy thought.

"Now Erza, I really didn't have any choice." Makarov defended himself.

She gave a sign.

"I know you were doing your job but I can't be expected to work with this freak." Erza pointed out.

"Huh? What was that Miss muscle over brains?" Natsu asked.

The two butted heads as they glared at one another.

"Can you both not destroy the new guild hall." Mirajane stated.

"Right after I drop this asshole."

"I'd like to see you try masochist."

"Lucy, you're the only one he will listen too." Mirajane suggested for Lucy to do something.

The woman put a finger on her chin and pretended to think before letting it slide.

"What ever do you mean Mirajane?" Lucy asked.

'She didn't..."

When she saw a satisfied smirk play it's way onto Lucy's lips. Her eyes narrowed dangerously.

'She fucking did!' Mirajane thought.

"Are you two dating or what!?" Mirajane yelled.

"What...? No. I'm not interested in Natsu like that and I do owe him one from last time. Where did you get that idea?" Lucy replied.

"I mean you just did something Natsu would have done and it's been going around as a rumor. That you both are dating in." Mirajane explained.

"He is too insane for me." Lucy said.

Mirajane turned to Erza and Natsu arguing again then back to Lucy. Yeah, he might be too insane even for Lucy.

"Alright everyone I have an announcement to make!" Makarov yelled.

The Guild came to a halt as even Laxus peered over the railing. It seemed he was actually interested on what was about to happen. Natsu and Erza begrudgingly stopped fighting to focus on the Master.

"I have decided to take in two children. In order to put them on a better path. I'm allowing Juvia Lockster and Gajeel Redfox into the Guild." Makarov spoke.

That's when Hell itself appeared as almost everyone didn't approve. Ur winced, Erza bit her lip in disapproval, Lucy felt shivers go up her spines. Natsu face palm and Laxus held a sour look. Gray shaked his head. Honestly?

"Is he an idiot or what?' Natsu asked himself.

"Man, Master really screwed up." Gray said.

"I don't even like this idea. He still hasn't paid for what he has done." Erza agreed.

Gajeel and Juvia made their respective appearance. Juvia found many of the hateful glares being sent at Gajeel because of his more noticable involvement.

"Master are you serious? I can see Juvia being allowed to join because we only fought each other. Gajeel, I'm not for the idea." Gray stated his displeasure directly.

"I know it may not seem the best course of act-"

"Bullshit! Have you lost your mind!? You havent even checked with us first!" Natsu yelled.

Erza gave a sign. She didn't scold him because Natsu despite hating to admit it, was right.

"Natsu, you need to be willing to forgive others." Makarov said.

"I have, I don't need your damn lectures. It takes time and even then time doesn't heal all scars. Insensitive as hell." Natsu spat.

"I didn't want to join either but I need money." Gajeel grumbled.

"What done is done. I don't agree with this but I'll go along with it for now."

Lucy wanting to ease the tension between everyone decided to grab a mission. It'll help her three closest guildmates get their minds off of Gajeel.

"Hey guys, I need money. There's a job for construction work and it pays really well." Lucy stated.

"Least it's construction work. I'm in besides Erza destroyed a house over cake...again."

"I need the money as well, at least I didn't burn down a section of the forest for fun."

"I got some time to kill." Gray joined in.

The four would get ready to go to the Train Station. This diffused some of the hostile environment that was placed on Gajeel. Laxus turn his back towards the railing and looked at the wall. His eyes showed conviction.

"No more of this shit. I'm changing Fairy Tail for the better and I'm going to start by taking the Master's spot." Laxus talked to himself.

"What do you think Laxus is going to do?" Gray asked.

"I don't know but I know it's not something good." Lucy replied.

"Let's make camp here for the night." Erza ordered.

It was getting late and despite traveling for the day. They weren't at their destination. That meant they would get to the city where the play was being held until tommorow. After eating, Natsu offered for the first night watch and everyone tucked themselves into bed.

'We are at a serious problem with Laxus. He will act on this and considering everything with Phantom. It's only a matter of time before forcing his way to The Master's Position. Hopefully, Makarov sees this coming otherwise we may not have a Master.' Natsu thought.

Natsu's ears perked up at some whispering from below him. The man got one of his kunai's ready before carefully heading down the tree. That enabled him to hear more clearly as he heard Erza's whispering something in her sleep.

'Really? I came down the tree for this log over here?" Natsu thought.

Erza wouldn't go to sleep as easily but when she was out, she wouldn't wake up unless you said cake.

"Jellal...no...Jellal please." She whimpered.

Natsu would only stare for a few seconds. His mind slowly coming to a disturbing conclusion. The man did not like seeing Erza whimper in such a painful manner. Sure, woman is as strict as a tiger mom but she is strong and seeing Erza weak. He hated that because no matter what happen she would find the strength to stand up to him. To anyone bad mouthing the Guild and as a result. Natsu did something he never thought he would do in his entire life. The Male went down to the ground before grabbing Erza. It didnt matter how he grab the woman. She would sleep through the damn process.

'You're one lucky person, Scarlet.' Natsu thought.

He propped Erza onto a tree, then sat next to her and finally Natsu had put the women's head onto his lap. He gave an awkward blush before combing her hair. Sure, it would be awkward but it was the only real way he knew to help someone with a nightmare. He figured since this helped him. This will help Erza. To his credit it did as her whispers died out and were replaced by soft breathing.

'Seriously, you drive me crazy.' Natsu thought.

He gave an awkward blush for the first few minutes of contact until he got used to the presence. The man sat up against the tree and let his eyes watch the stars. He would have to wait a few hours until Lucy woke up to do her shift. She raised a brow at Natsu.

"Look...she was having a nightmare and Erza gets clingy." Natsu half lied.

Lucy gave him a unconvinced look but still gave a smile. Natsu was just showing in his way that he still cared for Erza.

"Sure she is and why did you want to become her knight in shining armor?" Lucy asked with a smug look.

Natsu gave a click of his tongue. Of course he be rubbing off on Lucy. It would be better to just come out with his feelings. He is an adult and needed to act like one.

"I...I didn't like her whimpering in pain. I don't know what Jellal did to her but he sounded like an asshole if he made Erza. If he...made her so weak. She isn't as weak as she thinks." Natsu came clean.

"And they say we are dating." Lucy chuckled.

Natsu gave one of his own at the rumor.

"I'm training you and I can't see you more then a best friend. How is everything going with your set of PTSD? Gajeel and all." Natsu asked.

Lucy gave a smile.

"Gray has been helping out a lot. He does so much for me at the house especially when a certain person is being lazy." Lucy threw out a jab.

"And take your precious time with your man? No way." Natsu responded.

"Oh, did I interrupt something with you and Erza?" Lucy asked.

"I have been thinking about it for the last few hours. I want to sort these new feelings out as fast as possible. We sure picked em, Luce." Natsu answered.

She gave a smile back.

"We sure did Natsu and don't worry I'll take her from here. Otherwise you'll wake up to an actual slap." Lucy stated.

"Please do, my leg is numb." Natsu said.

Lucy and Natsu would switch places. Natsu went to bed while Lucy did the night shift.