A/N- I'm so sorry for the really long wait, School got crazy and tough. Also guess what…

I got married mid-March!

So, yeah life has been crazy, and presently my anxiety has been out of control, so I'm going to be leaving university for a bit. I'm really going to try and update more often. I promise. Thank you to everyone who has messaged me and reviewed. It really means a lot to me. I love you all, and I hope you enjoy this chapter.

About Starry Night Arc, I decided to skip it cause as hard as I tried, I just could not get it right, and it was frustrating me. Since it is just a filler arc, I decided to skip it, so this is a few week skip.

PLEASE READ! Also, love interest will happen, the votes were very close, but this one won with in a few votes. I liked how this turned out, and do not worry, the romance will play in a background, the main focus of the story will still be on the anime and manga. Just this chapter will be about them. I'm sorry if your wanted sure did not win, I wish is could write the story both ways. I love you all and I hope you all stick around.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail

Chapter 38

Much has happened these last few weeks for the Fairy Tail guild, but all has finally calmed down, and all are safe. Well… as safe as the rambunctious guild can be. Gramps had finally stepped down as guild master and passed the baton onto the one and only Gildarts. Though, Gildarts being Gildarts, he ditched out and threw the responsibility right back to Gramps. Before, he passed on responsibility, Gildarts did do a few things as master. To the Thunder Legion and Tawna's excitement, he reinstated Laxus back into the guild, where he belongs.

"Gildarts it right," Natsu boasts standing on the bar, "We need to get Fairy Tail back on the map!"

"Aye Sir!" Happy cheers along with his partner.

"Yeah, and how are we gonna do that?" Gray asks leaning against the wall.

"That's easy," Tawna grins leaning against the bar, "The Grand Magic Games."

"Oh no," Macao states crossing his arms, "We are not going to do that again."

"Oh chill out, you old farts don't have to participate," Tawna brushes him off, "We actually have a chance this year."

"Tawna, is right." Romeo adds, "We have team Tenrou back. We could place this year."

"What's the Grand Magic Games?" Lucy asks curiously.

"They are held every year," Romeo explains, "It brings together all the guilds from around Fiore to compete to see who is the strongest guild."

"Sounds like my kind of game," Natsu grins taking a seat next to his sister.

"What kind of competition is it?" Gray asks.

"It changes every year," Tawna states, "It could be fights, to mental challenges, or even endurance tests. It can really be anything. And, it's the best way to get us back in the running for best guild. With a little training of course." Tawna smirks crossing her arms.

"How long until the games?" Erza asks.

"A little over three months." Romeo smiles.

"That's plenty of time to get you guys back into shape after your seven-year nap." Tawna says.

"Well," Gramps states standing on the guild, "It's settled then, we will compet in the games this year, and get Fairy Tail back on top!"

"AYE," The guild shouts.

Later that night

"Come on, hurry Tawna!" Elie shouts excited flying ahead of the Dragon Slayer.

"Elie, calm down," Tawna laughs at her feline companion, "Happy and Natsu aren't gonna be goin' anywhere."

"Who says?" Elie says, "They have a habit of running off and getting into trouble."

"True," Tawna agrees, "But I know they aren't gonna leave, because we are bringing the food." She says raising the bag of groceries.

"Oh," Elie pauses, "Sorry, I got excited. It's been a while since we had dinner with them."

"I know, we have all been busy with jobs and all." Tawna sighs contently, "But it is nice just take some time to relax, especially before training for the games starts."

"Yeah!" Elie smiles as the two approach the small home on the outskirts of Magnolia. It hasn't changed much over the years, the tree growing within has gotten larger and the foliage is quite overgrown around the home. Even though Tawna didn't step foot in the cottage during those seven years, no matter how she looks at the house, it will always be home.

As the two approach, Tawna notices Natsu sitting near the old cliff looking out to Magnolia as the sun sets.

"Here," Tawna says handing the groceries to the calico, "Take these and go help Happy with dinner."

"Okay!" Elie grins and grabs the bag and flies inside the home, where Tawna hears a shout of happiness come from her brother's exceed. Turning back to her brother, she paces over to the cliff and slides down next to him.

"If you keep coming out her without a jacket you're gonna get sick," Tawna smirks.

"That's my line," Natsu laughs.

"Sorry, couldn't help myself," Tawna smirks, as she stretches her legs out in front of herself, still maintain a safe distance from the cliff.

"You said that last time we did this," Natsu smiles.

"It's hard to think that was 7 years ago," Tawna sighs.

"I know," Natsu sighs, "You have changed a lot," Natsu pauses, "Well, besides your height." He smirks.

"Hey!" Tawna laughs, "I'm taller than I was back then, it's my leg's fault that I'm short."

"I know," Natsu laughs then looks to his little sister, "How are you doing?"

"What do mean?" Tawna asks confused, "I'm great?"

"I mean… how are you really doing… I mean about the whole leg thing. We haven't really talked about it. I know before I left, you were having a hard time with it." Natsu asks.

"You can say, I came to terms with it," Tawna sighs, "It took a while, and I guess, but I'm not completely over it either. Somedays I can't even stand too look at it."

"Do you know what ever happened to him… the one who did it?" Natsu asks.

"I heard he went to jail for a bit for a petty crime," Tawna huffs, "I don't know what happened to him once he got out a few years ago, I lost track of him."

"You were watching him?" Natsu asks surprise.

"You would too," Tawna states, "I did it, so I would make sure not to cross paths with him again. I know if I ever do, I'll kill him."

"I would had killed him, if you would have let me," Natsu pouts.

"I know," Tawna laughs, "I didn't need you going to jail for murder, especially back then. I do wonder though," Tawna pauses, "if he even has a smidge of regret."

"He was Raven Tail trash, probably not," Natsu huffs, "I still would love to land a punch on that guy."

"Save your punching for the Games, we'll need it." Tawna smiles looking out to the orange sky.

"I'm fired up!" Natsu shouts excited, "So how did Fairy Tail do in the games the last few years?"

"Ha!" Tawna scoffs, "We came in last every year. I only got to compete a couple years, I was on missions a lot during that time. Though, they lost every challenge, we did win one competition in the last seven years."

"Only one," Natsu says shocked.

"Yeah," Tawna laughs, "It was lucky, the guild chooses me to compete and it ended up being a surfing competition."

"I'm sure you dominated in that. You've known how to ride a wave since you could walk." Natsu laughs.

"Yeah, the competition didn't last long, we were a loud to use magic, so I toyed with everyone for a bit before I sent then flying into the water."

"That sounds like you," Natsu laughs.

"Yeah," Tawna sighs smiling, "I really think we have a chance this year. Even though you guys are still rusty, I know with a little training we can start to show everyone that Fairy Tail is still a force to recon with."

"Don't worry Bugs," Natsu smiles placing a hand on her shoulder, "We'll show them. We'll get Fairy Tail back on top." Natsu grins, "Are you sure you don't want to come with us, to train on the beach?"

"Yeah," Tawna smiles, "I'm sure. I know you understand why I'm not going, but I know you guys will train hard. I want to be surprised when you get back. So, I challenge you to a fight after the games. I wanna see how much you improved."

"Deal, Bugs." Natsu grins, "I'm going to kick your butt."

"Keep dreaming, Bro." Tawna laughs as the two head inside to eat.

A few days have past since Gildarts announcement, and the guild has gone into a fredzy of planning training trips. With only a bit over 3 months until the Grand magic Games, the guild only has a short time to get back up to competing speed. Having planned their trip, Lucy sits at the bar with Mira has the rest of the guild begins to slowly leave for the night. Lucy can't help but look over to the two wizards at the end of the bar.

"Hey, Mira?" Lucy asks, "Don't you think Katawna and Laxus have gotten a lot closer lately?" She asks looking at the two who both have a mug in front of one another and in deep conversation.

"Hmm," Mira states looking to the end of the bar as well, "You know, I heard that she is going training with the Thunder Legion for the three months. I would have thought she would go with you guys."

"We are going to the beach," Lucy states, "She's still self-conscious about her leg, even around all of us. So, she told us she was gonna go training with another team. I didn't know it was the Thunder Legion."

"It makes sense, she's practically part of the team." Mira smiles, "But I do see what you mean, those two have spent a lot of time together. Even before he was reinstated." She says as the two let out a laugh from what was said in their conversation.

"Laxus, also seems different, he's still a bit of grump, but he's completely different when he's around Tawna." Lucy states.

"That's always been the case with Laxus, but it is different than it was 7 years ago, I guess it's sort of romantic." Mira grins

"Mira," Lucy shakes her head, "You can't be serious."

"Hey, you never know," Mira giggles at the Celestial Wizards reaction, "I think it's kind of cute."

"You also said that about me and Natsu being together and me and Gray," Lucy grumbles as the two ladies begin to get ready to leave for the night.

"Oh, come on! You guys would be cute together!" Mira coos.

"Mira, stop!" Lucy argues as they are the final two to leave the guild leaving Tawna and Laxus behind to clean up the rest of the hall, like they have every night.

"Finally," Tawna sighs, "I swear people stay later and later every night." She says standing and walking behind the bar to finish cleaning. "Lax, can you help me?"

"I still can't believe you do this every night?" Laxus asks as he helps the Water Dragon Slayer tidy up the guild.

"Yeah," Tawna smiles, "If I don't do it, it will never get clean. Also, I'm one who lives here." She laughs standing on the counter putting classes and bottle back on the shelves.

"Why do you still live here?" The tall blonde asks handing more glasses to the teen, "Why didn't you move back in with your brother?"

"I guess you can say this broken down old place is like home to me now," Tawna smiles, "I have plans for this place."

"Plans?" Laxus raises and eyebrow laughing slightly.

"Hey!" Tawna laughs, "Don't judge. I know at some point in the future, we will finally get to get our old guild hall back. When that happens, I want to turn this place into a home." Laxus can't help but smile at the girl on the counter. She pauses putting mugs away and gathers her long pink hair into the ponytail. As she raises her arms, she exposes more of her toned mid-drift. Laxus looks away blushing slightly, trying push away these feelings about Tawna from his mind.

"I think, turning this place into a home is a good idea," Laxus says trying to get his mind back from Tawna.

"Really?" She asks looking down at him from the counter. She goes to get off the bar, when her heel slips on some spilled beer and she begins to fall. Bracing for impact, she is surprised when two strong arms catch her. Turning her head, she is met with golden eyes looking back at her. A blush creep onto both of their faces as they realizes how close their faces are to one another. "I… uh… I…" Tawna stutters trying to calm her racing heartbeat, "Thanks," She finally gets out as Laxus slowly lowers her on to the beaten up wooden floor.

"No problem," He says rubbing the back of his neck, turning his head slightly trying to hide his own blush. The two look around the guild in a comfortable silence, trying to find something to change the subject. "So… Where's Elie?" He asks trying to break the stillness.

"She's with the other exceeds," Tawna says rubbing the back of her neck nervously, "They are all having a sleepover at Wendy's tonight. She's going to meet us here in the morning before we leave." She says, "Where are you staying tonight? You know, since we are all leaving tomorrow?"

"Bixlow is letting me and Freed crash at his place tonight." Laxus states, "Are you staying here alone?"

"I'm sleeping over at Ever's tonight." Tawna says, "She said she want's a girl's night, before we are on the road with you guys." Tawna laughs.

"She would," Laxus rolls his eyes, then bites his lip nervously, while cursing himself about being nervous around her, "Can I walk you to her place, if it's alright with you?" Tawna is taken by surprise slightly, mainly from hearing the nervousness in his voice.

"Uh… yeah, I would like that." Tawna smiles, "Let me go get my things, and we can go." She says as she disappears upstairs. Closing the door behind her, she breathes in heavily, trying to control her still erratic heartbeat. "It's just Laxus," Tawna says to herself as she packs her backpack for the trip, "We've been close for years, this is no different," She says, but she doesn't want to admit that she's lying to herself. Throwing her bag over her shoulder, she takes one more cleansing breath and exits her room. Looking down to the guild below she spots Laxus's tall frame leaning against the door of the guild.

"Ready, Katawna?" He asks standing straight as she comes down the stairs, and her heels echoing through the still guild air.

"Yeah, let's get going." She smiles.

The two exit the hall, locking the doors behind them and descend into town, towards Fairy Hills. The two Fairy tail mages walk closely together in the cool night air. Being late spring, the nights are still slightly chilly. Laxus notice's a slight shiver of Tawna's arm against his. He pauses for a moment in their night time stroll and grabs her pack from her, throwing it over his own shoulder and drapes his jacket over her shoulders. Tawna smiles in thanks and pulls the fur jacket closer around her shoulders as they continue their journey. They travel in comfortable silence, one another's arm brushing against the other's every so often. Laxus thanks Mavis for the darkness, so Tawna won't her the blush that creeps up to his cheeks every so often. Finally, the two make it to their destination, the girl's dormitory, Fairy Hills.

"Thanks, Laxus," Tawna smiles, sliding his jacket off her shoulders and taking her pack from him.

"No problem," Laxus states taking his jacket back, "Have a good night, Katawna. See ya tomorrow."

"Bye," She smiles waving, until she feels a pair of hands grab her from behind. "ACK!" She shouts as Evergreen pulls her into the dorm and up to her room. Slamming the door behind her, she tosses Tawna on to her large bed.

"What the hell, Ever!" Tawna huffs sitting up, straitening her tight white crop top and short jean shorts.

"What was that?" Ever asks setting on the bed.

"What was what?" Tawna asks untangling her hair in her ponytail.

"Don't give me that," Ever huffs, "Why was Laxus with you?"

"He walked me here," Tawna says, trying to make it out like it's not a big deal, as she removes her heels, getting comfortable on the bed.

"Did her offer or did he ask?" Ever grins, grabbing the pile of snacks she bought for tonight.

"Why does that matter?" Tawna huffs.

"Just tell me!" She begs.

"Okay," Tawna rolls her large eyes, "He asked."

"OOOOO!" She shouts, "It there something going on between you two?"

"Ever!" Tawna shouts blushing. "No, there isn't."

"It sure doesn't look like nothing," Ever smirks, "You two have been attached to the hip even before he got back into the guild. "There has to be something, do you have feelings for him?"

"Ever," Tawna shouts in shock, unable to hide her blush any longer, "I… I… don't know." She stutters.

"You don't know if you have feelings for him, or if there is something going on between you two?" She asks leaning forward.

"I guess," Tawna pauses rubbing the back of her neck, "I do have some feelings for him." She finally admits to someone other than Elie.

"Ooooo, I knew it!" Ever squeals.

"Don't get too excited," Tawna sighs, "I don't think anything could happen between us."

"What do you mean?" She ask handing a bag of gummy bears to the Dragon Slayer.

"I mean, look at me. I was that little kid that he babysat, I'm sure I'm nothing but a kid to him still." Tawna sighs.

SMACK

Oww, Evergreen!" Tawna shouts holding her arm.

"Don't talk like that!" Evergreen shouts.

"What do you mean? It's true," Tawna says placing a few gummies into her mouth.

"I can tell you right now, Laxus feels the same way about you, as you do about him." Ever states.

"Yeah right?" Tawna rolls her eyes.

"I can see it," Ever says grabbing Tawna's hands, "I have been friends with him for a long time, I have never seen him look at another girl, the way he looks at you now."

"Even if that is true, it can't happen between us." Tawna sighs.

"And why not, I don't see a problem with it?" Evergreen say crossing her arms.

"It's guild," Tawna says in frustration, "They are already so protective over me, the moment I start dating, they are gonna go nuts. Also, if it is Laxus, all hell is gonna break loose."

"You need to let that go," Ever says, "Don't let the guild stop you. I mean I can see you have feelings for him, have you ever had feelings for anyone else like this?"

"No," Tawna sighs, "The last crush, I guess you could say, was the White Dragon Slayer from Sabertooth,"

"What made that go away?" Ever asks.

"He reminded me too much of Natsu, and…" Tawna pauses blushing slightly, "I started to see Laxus differently than I did before."

"You saw him differently?" Ever grins.

"I know, I got teased when I was young for 'having a crush' on him, but that was never the case. I saw him as a role model, friend, almost like a brother." Tawna states, "I never thought, in a million years, that I would have these feeling for Laxus. I keep fighting them, I feel like I shouldn't be feeling this way." Tawna sighs, releasing her wavy pink hair from her pony tail and running her hand through it annoyed.

"Why don't you want to try to have a relationship?" Ever asks, "I know Laxus is having the same problem you are."

"I'm scared," Tawna admits, "I haven't had the best luck with guys, and dating these last few years. They all end the same, I have too much baggage for them to handle." She sighs drooping her head

"Tawna," Ever says placing a hand on her shoulder, "You know, Laxus would never be like those other guys. He would never hurt you. He knows everything you have been through, and how it all affected you. He knows you haven't had an easy life, just like you know he hasn't had an easy life."

"What if it doesn't work?" Tawna asks.

"You can't think like that, "Ever states, "We are going to be away from everybody for three months, take a chance."

"What if Laxus doesn't want to?" Tawna asks.

"I guarantee, the guys are telling him the same thing I'm telling you." Ever smiles, "You two deserve to be happy, why not go for it?"

"Just like you and Elfman deserve to be happy," Tawna jabs. Causing Evergreen to be taken back by the Dragon Slayer's smirk.

"I don't know what you are talking about," Ever blushes slightly, causing Tawna to laugh, "I would never date that baboon."

"Don't lie," Tawna laughs, "You have fallen heads over heels for him!" She says throwing a pillow at the brunette.

"I'm not," Ever complains, "Don't make this about me, this was about you," She says throwing another pillow to her friend, colliding with Tawna's face. Sending the Dragon Slayer into a fit of giggles with the Fairy wizard.

"You're going with the Thunder Legion!" Natsu shouts complaining to his annoyed little sister.

"Natsu, I told you I wasn't going to train with you guys," Tawna rolls her eyes, as the sibling duo walk up the hill. After her and Evergreen's sleepover, she met with Natsu, Happy, and Elie for breakfast before they all left.

"I would have thought you would have loved to go to the beach," Happy says floating next to Natus's head, "You used to love the beach."

"I know, Happy," Tawna sighs, "I still do, but things have changed since I lost my leg. I'm still not comfortable being out in public without covering it. Not to mention how difficult it is to get sand out of this thing." She laughs knocking her fist against the metal.

"You guys will be fine without us," Elie smiles setting on Tawna's shoulder.

"I've seen you train, Natsu," Tawna smiles, "You will be back into top shape in no time." She smiles as they come into view of their bustling guild.

"I'm so going to kick your butt at our fight at the end of all this," Natsu grins to his sister, making her laughs.

"We'll see, Bro." She grins as they come to a stop in front of the old guild hall. All of the guild member gathered in their teams, bags are packed and there is a buzz of excitement in the air.

"Natsu!" Erza's voice shouts above all the rest, "Get over here!" She says with the threatening tone.

"You better get over there," Tawna laughs.

"Yeah, I don't think you be summited to an Erza beat down," Elie laughs.

"She can't tell me what to do," Natsu boasts.

"Aye Sir!" Happy cheers.

"NATSU!" Erza growls.

"Coming," Natsu squeaks nervously, scrambling to his team mates.

"Told him," Tawna says glancing to Elie, when they are brought to the attention of Evergreen's voice.

"Tawna, over here!" She shouts waving standing with the rest of the Thunder Legion. Tawna smiles and waves back, then her dark green eyes meet golden one. Tawna's breath catches in her chest, but she calms herself, remembering what Evergreen said the night before. She smiles and waves to him specifically and he smiles back.

"You like him," Elie grins into Tawna's ear.

"Shush," Tawna huffs to the giggling feline, "Keep you mouth shut for now."

"Ooo, for now?" Elie grins.

"Elie," Tawna glares receiving a giggle from her best friend as they walk over to the Thunder Legion.

"Hey, Short Stuff," Bixlow grins.

"Short Stuff, Short Stuff!" His babies echo, making the Dragon Slayer roll her eyes.

"Yeah, yeah," Tawna laughs, "I know, I'm short. You better watch the short jokes, Bix. You know, I can toss easily toss you across the lawn." She grins taking place next to Laxus, and smiles hearing a deep chuckle come from the lightning mage.

"Feisty as ever miss Katawna," Freed nods.

"Isn't that normal?" Laxus laughs smirking down to Tawna, catching the petite Dragon Slayer smirking back.

"Watching it, Lax," Tawna smirks elbowing him in the side.

"Quit picking on the poor girl," Evergreen smirks.

"Nah, it's okay," Tawna laughs, "It just gives me an excuse to kick their butts during training."

"Yeah!" Elie cheer flying on to Laxus's head, "Let's go train!"

"Yeah, let's get going," Laxus says raising an eye brow to the calico who has taken a liking to his head.

The Thunder Legion, Tawna and their calico companion begin their journey from the guild. Being one of the first to leave they bid goodbye to their guild mates and friends and head toward the forest to begin their travels. They pass Gramps last before heading down the hill.

"See ya, Old Man," Laxus bid goodbye to his grandfather, their relationship has mended a little bit since his banishment.

"Have a safe trip, Kids," Gramps says to the group of young wizards, then pauses seeing, Elie on his grandson's head.

"Bye Gramps," Tawna smiles as they begin their descend down the hill and onto their journey.

"Hey, Tawna!" Bixlow shouts, using his babies to fly, "Race ya, down the hill."

"Bixlow," Freed shakes his head, "You know how this will end."

"I think he's still sour from when she beat him, when they were training for the 24-hour race seven years ago." Evergreen grins.

"She played dirty!" Bixlow complained.

"Dirty, Dirty"

"You attacked me, when we promised no magic." Tawna smirks, "But if you want a race, let's race. Let's go Elie!"

"AYE!" Elie shouts as she flys off Laxus's shoulder and to her best friend. Tawna grins forming a board of ice in front of her. Kicking the board down she lands on a wave. Cruising down, she makes sharp turn next to Bixlow and drenches him and his babies with water.

"Hey!" Bixlow shouts, "Get back here!" He yells as he speeds off down the hill, attempting to catch up to the Dragon Slayer, causing the rest of the team to let out a chuckle as the being to follow behind.

"Tawna sure has a lot of energy," Freed smiles, as the hear jumbles of shouts from Bixlow.

"Isn't that normal," Evergreen smiles as the team pauses momentarily as Bixlow roll past them up the hill. Thy look down and see Tawna lower her hand smirking. "That must have hurt." She laughs and glance to Laxus, whose eyes are locked to the Water Mage at the base of the hill. "She really is something, isn't she." Ever smiles.

"Yeah, she is," Laxus agrees with a small smile, one that only shows up when he thinks about the young woman. He watches as Bixlow rushes past them and only to be met with a kick from the petite, energetic girl. Sending him flying into the bushes.

"You gonna talk to her?" Freed asks.

"Soon," Laxus states, in his normal stoic voice, and places his hands in his pockets and walks ahead and joins Tawna at the base of the hill. She dusts off her jean short and her flowy off the shoulder black crop top. He takes her pack with her spare leg sticking out of it, throwing it over his shoulder with his own bag and they begin to walk ahead of the rest of the group with Elie back on Laxus's head.

The small team travels for the day laughing, talking, and planning their training strategies for these next few months. Tawna and Laxus have been close all day, behind the rest of the group. Both joking and in Elie's terms, fffllliiirrttting. The team choose a spot in an open clearing of the forest to make camp for the night. Tawna sits alone with Elie in front of the fire, after their long journey today, looking up to the stars above.

"It's been a good day traveling," Elie smiles to her best friend.

"It has," Tawna agrees.

"Laxus and you, have gotten really close," Elie smiles, making Tawna roll her eyes playfully, "Is something going to happen between you two."

"I don't know," Tawna shrugs, "Maybe… hopefully."

"I hope so," Elie smiles yawning, "It's about time."

"I could say the same thing about you and Lily," Tawna smirks to her Calico friend, "Maybe by the end of the games we will both have a boyfriend."

"Tawna!" Elie blushes, causing Tawna to laugh.

"Oh, come one, El." Tawna grins, "You do stuff like that to me all the time. I can't give you a bit a payback."

"Fine," Elie yawns.

"How late did you exceeds stay up last night," Tawna asks kicking off her boots and socks, "You have been yawning all day."

"Not late, like until five." Elie admits.

"You stayed up until, five a.m.?" Tawna asks, "Damn, Ever and I didn't even stay up that long. Why don't you go to bed for the night, everyone else has."

"I guess you're right," Elie yawns, "Are you coming?"

"No, I'm gonna hang out here for a little longer." Tawna smiles. Elie nods and flies up, but before she leaves she turns back to Tawna, "Looks like not everyone else has gone to bed… Night!" Elie says and quickly flies away to her and Tawna's tent.

"Wait, Elie!" Tawna shouts, but the calico is long gone, zipped away into the tent. Tawna sighs and turns back to the fire in front of her. She rubs the goose bumps that have appeared on her arms from the cool wind. She looks back up to the stars above, when she hears someone come up behind her.

"Nice night," Laxus's deep voice sounds as his fur jacket is draped over Tawna's small shoulders.

"Yeah, it is," Tawna smiles as Laxus slides down next to her leaning against the log.

"You're always looking at the stars," Laxus says glancing to the woman next to him.

"I always found looking at the stars comforting," Tawna smiles, "Especially while everyone was missing, I always thought that everyone would be looking at the same starry sky. Whenever I was feeling down, I would crawl through the window out to the roof of the guild and sit and watch the stars all night."

"It got your mind off everything?" Laxus asks.

"I guess you could say that," Tawna sighs glancing to the man next to her. She feels so calm setting next to him. "There were only a few things that would get my mind off everything, star gazing was one. Taking on countless missions was another." Tawna says looking back to the fire and she pulls her artificial leg to her chest. "It was hard to find comfort in anything."

"You went through hell, it makes sense that finding comfort was hard." Laxus states, "I wish you didn't have to go through all that alone." This take Tawna by surprised, she looks up and locks eye with him. "You were the last person that deserved all of it."

"I've heard people say that about me," Tawna says pulling his jacket closer around her body, "I never understood why people would say that about me."

"Well," Laxus says draping his arm over her shoulders. Tawna freezes feeling the contact, and she can feel Laxus's nervousness as well. But when she starts to relax and leans against his side, she feels him relax too. "You're amazing, sweet, funny, and strong. No one deserved that fate, especially you." Tawna feels a blush creep onto her cheeks hearing him speak. " You're one of the most amazing people I have met." He says glancing to the girl in his arms.

"You're just saying that," Tawna blushes.

"No, I'm not." Laxus says, "You're amazing, beautiful, hardheaded," He says receiving a laugh from Tawna.

"Wait," Tawna pauses, "Did you say beautiful?"

"Uh…" Laxus paused rubbing the back of his neck, blushing, "Yeah, you're beautiful, Katawna." He says nervously, "I'm sure you hear that a lot."

"Only from the guys who only wanted me for my looks," Tawna sighs, "The moment they found out how broken I was, they ran."

"Those guys were fools," Laxus states looking directly to Tawna, "and they didn't deserve someone like you." Laxus pauses, not know where to go from here and they sit in a comfortable silence as the fire flickers.

"Laxus," Tawna says breaking the silence, "Have you ever had thoughts or feelings about something, that you fought so hard to forget, but no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to get them out of your head?"

"Yeah," Laxus states, "No matter what you do, you get to a point where you can't fight the feelings anymore."

"And you just don't know if you should act on them or not." Tawna states as they come to a pause once more.

"Katawna,"

"Laxus," The two say their names at the same time and turn their heads away in embracement.

"Uh…" Tawna says, "You first,"

"Katawna," Laxus sighs trying to calm his nerves, "Those feelings I have, the ones I don't know that are right or not." He pauses slightly, "They are about you." He says finally getting the words off his chest. "I tried to fight them, but the harder I tried, the harder I fell for you. I've been caught in one hell of cyclone."

"Me too," Tawna admits, catching him by surprise, "About you." Tawna looks up to his golden eyes, "These feeling scared me, I never thought in a million years I'd feel this way about you. Also, I feared not knowing if you would even want someone like me." Tawna says. She feels Laxus large hand cover hers.

"I would," Laxus admits, "You're the only person, in these last few months of being back, that I fully trust. I don't see you as that little kid anymore. I can't, cause that's not you anymore. You different, in a good way. And I would accept you."

"Leg, and baggage and all?" Tawna asks nervously.

"All of it," Laxus nods as they lace their figure together, "Only if you want to?"

"I want to," Tawna nods looking to Laxus, finally all the nervousness they had been feeling about each other had faded, now that the truth was out. Tawna smiles and leans her head against his shoulder and he leans his head against hers as they sit near the slowly dying fire. The next three months is going to be a start of a new adventure, not just Fairy Tail, but for Laxus and Katawna.

A/N- Finally it has been shown who her love interest is, I know i had been teasing both sides, but this is the best way for the story to go. I hope you enjoyed it, I love you all