Upon the next four days on Lingyue. The Emperor city upon Emperor island is looking rather lively with people who are rebuilding the broken-down houses and buildings as the work are going fast.

We turn our attention upon the Emperor Palace which has some people on the very top level, fixing up the roof and walls. Within one floor level that is completely unscathed by the battle that occurred a few days ago, it has Lucy and the girls of Fairy Tail within as they were all getting dressed up in Lingyue beautiful kimono dresses.

"I've seen kimono sold on a Magnolia store, but this one seems more authentic and more beautiful that those ones!" said Lucy with a happy smile as she is wearing a white and pink kimono dress. The blonde mage twirls around as she checks from all side with a large mirror presented by a servant maid.

"this kimono has been handmade by our professional tailors as it is mad with the silk of a Jade Caterpillar which gives a special comforting feeling upon its fabric" said a servant with a smile as Lucy twirls around one more time and had a happy giggle.

"this truly feels nice" said Erza as she isn't wearing a kimono but rather a kunoichi like outfit that has armor plates attached to its forearms and shoulders.

"m-miss, that is not for a guest like you to have!" said a servant in distress to Erza who took the kunoichi outfit on instead of a kimono.

"Juvia doesn't feel good wearing such an outfit with long sleeves" said Juvia with a blush as she wore a light blue kimono on.

"come on! Maybe Gray might like it!" said Cana with a laugh as she wore her kimono but only for the bottom half as she only wears her bra on the top while also drinking some sake served by the servants.

"knowing Gray, he'll just say that 'it looks good and all' and then he goes away and strips his own clothes off" added with a grin while wearing a purple kimono on.

The group were chatting, laughing, and more chatting up while in the room getting the kimono gifts by the servants in order by Ikaruga, the new ruler of Lingyue who the first woman is to become an Emperor or Empress ruler of Lingyue without tradition.

Flashback

A few days ago, the people of Lingyue gathered upon the wrecked-up Emperor city where they crowd around Natsu and the others who are surrounded by the 8 Lingyue Celestial Spirits and the 8 Generals with the exception of Gojin.

"with following traditions, it would be natural for either Haruo-sama or Ikki-sama to be given the title of heir to Lingyue's throne" said Daichi to the crowd, "but since both of them are still young, the ruler of Lingyue shall be Ikaruga-sama till either Haruo-sama or Ikki-sama comes to right age and oblige to be the new ruler of Lingyue!"

flashback

"they can get us into trouble with their antics one of these days" said Charla as Levy and Wendy nodded while sweatdropping.

"things in Lingyue are going to get interesting" said Lisanna nearby the three while wearing a white kimono and having a giggling smile.


We turn our attention to another room where in this room are all 8 generals of Lingyue who all kneeling in front of Ikaruga are who sat on a small pedestal with Yuuko at her side.

"we humbly apologize to you, Ikaruga-sama. We had no clue that there is an evil lurking upon the palace even with our presence" said Daichi as he bowed his head down. "forgive us, Ikaruga-sama!"

"it is fine, Daichi-han" said Ikaruga with a small smile. "you all have come to protect Lingyue even at dire moments, for that you have my gratitude"

"thank you, Ikaruga-sama" said Daichi with a humble tone.

"banish me" said Gojin all the sudden as everyone turns their attention to the Fire General who is covered up with bandages. "i….i never truly protected Lingyue..i'm a scum who couldn't see the truth because of my blinding rage….please banish me"

Flashback

Upon the moment of Orochi's defeat and Natsu's victory against the evil demon snake, everyone were all happy and in joy, but that all stopped when the Genju came.

"the genju!" exclaimed Gray as Daichi, Raikou, Kazane, Akari, Ayame, Mizuki, and Yamika spung into action as they wielded their weapons in front of Natsu and the others, in protection.

"wait" said Natsu as he gently passes Ikaruga and his kids to Lucy and the others before he went to Daichi then place a hand to his shoulder. "the Genju aren't our enemy..they never was"

"what do you mean?" said Raikou to Natsu who went straight towards a Genju who stood in front of the rest of its kind.

"they were people like us" said Natsu as the Genju in front of him started to shrink in size to a human before the black darkness body started to fade in revealing a human man who is Ryujima himself.

"R-Ryujima-sama!?" said Ayame in shock before she and the rest of the Generals bowed to the former Emperor of Lingyue.

"I knew you could cut down the evil upon Lingyue, Natsu" said Ryujima with a smile before patting the man's shoulders two times. "I just knew it!"

Seconds later, all the Genju that had come to the Emperor city started to become humans as some had familiar faces.

"father?!" "sister?!" "big brother!?" exclaimed Yamika, Akari, and Kazane as three individuals who were Genju are their family member.

"just what is going on here?" said Raikou with a confused and surprised face.

"years ago, Orochi had planned to take control of Lingyue" said Ryujima as he explained on the reason how they were Genju. "he first planned to rid of people who could foresee his dark schemes as he placed a curse upon us all. The curse of the Genju"

"it took time of 15 years, 15 years of waiting for the right moment to strike back on Orochi's plan" said Kazane's older brother while standing beside Ryujima along with Yamika's father and Akari's sister. "we had to wait for Daimou to return and be rid of Orochi as well as the curse upon us"

"but…we saw you die!" said Yamika with a shocked look.

"the curse of the Genju cannot allow one to die if cursed by it, but rather transformed to a creature of darkness and night" said Ryujima in explanation.

"then….you are all truly alive!?" said Daichi as the people who were once Genju all nodded.

"is it really true?" said a voice as everyone turns to see Gojin, the man bandaged up all around his body while having tears. The Fire General's eyes teared up endlessly as many of the people who were once Genju were also people of his village. "are you all truly alive?"

"we are, and so are your people, Gojin" said Ryujima as Gojin slowly reached towards a pair of a man and a woman who have similar hair color with Gojin, both being his deceased parents who he thought to have died by Natsu's blade.

"f-father….mother?" said Gojin in pure shock as the mother and father pair nodded while also in tears. Gojin started to cry before he hugs them and wails in sadness and also happiness to have them back.

Flashback

"I deserve to be banished, Ikaruga-sama" said Gojin before he bows his head to her "please honor my request"

"I cannot" replied Ikaruga as Gojin lifted his head to look at her. "you have vowed to protect Lingyue till the day of your death, you must respect that vow that you spoke with your heart and life in which you promise with your life that you shall protect this land and its people. That is the will of the general of Lingyue"

"but i…I am no longer worthy of being a General, Ikaruga-sama" said Gojin with a frown before he sees his Kusarigama glowing while laid by his side.

"if you believe that you are not worthy, then it is time for you to believe" said Ikaruga with a small smile before glancing at the Kusarigama. "I can see the Karito still desires to be at your side, Gojin-han. You must fill his desire"

Gojin looks at his weapon before to Ikaruga and he bowed his head to her.

"yes!" said Gojin as he is set back to protect Lingyue as he vowed as a General.

Ikaruga nodded with a smile before she turns to look at the rest.

"a new era has come upon Lingyue, with that a possibility of a new threat may also arise" said Ikaruga to the 8 Generals of Lingyue. "please continue to protect our home to the very end"

"yes!" said the 8 generals in unison as they abide to her command.

"all is well and end is well" said Yuuko with a smile before Kiara jumped on to her shoulder and squealed.


Lastly, we turn our attention to Tenko where Natsu is at with Ryujima, both are by a pond and are fishing together.

"it has been long since we fished here, no?" said Ryujima with a smile as he watches the water ripples, a fish was swimming nearby and took a quick suck on his fishing rod's bait before swimming away.

"yes" replied Natsu as he watched the fishes swam around his fishing rod's bait, taking a few sucks of the bait before swimming away fast. "we never got a single bite from these fishes"

"hahaha, true" said Ryujima as he watches no fish bite his bait. "these fishes are rather smart"

The two chatted while they continue fishing without even getting a single bite throughout their conversation.

"Ryujima-san, i…" said Natsu before Ryujima placed a hand to his shoulder.

"I know, but that is what you should decide on to do" said Ryujima to Natsu. "if you want to stay then stay, but if you want to leave then leave. The choice is yours to make"

"yes" said Natsu with a small voice before his fishing rod got a few sudden tugs as the man quickly pulls the rod up and he got a fish.

"ooh! For the first time, we got a catch!" said Ryujima in surprise at the sudden fish catch. "seems like things are about to change here! Ahahaha!"


The day turned to night as the city is nearly rebuilt over time.

We turn our attention to the front palace where the members of Fairy Tail and the 8 Generals have gathered around with some people crowding them, giving them thank you and blessings for saving and helping them to save Ikaruga and the great deeds.

At one area, Gray with Juvia and Cana were talking to Ayame and Mizuki before Gojin with Daichi coming near them. The ice mage sees the Fire General as his eyes went hostile for a single moment.

"I apologize to destroy your guild, if there is anything for me to do in repaying, I will gladly do it" said Gojin as he bowed his head to the three.

"apologizing after the whole misunderstanding stuff is kinda weird, don't you think?" said Cana while scratching her chin.

"things are finished now, the situation wasn't that bad" added Juvia before seeing Gray standing near Gojin who lifted his head to look at the ice mage who soon sends a right hook to Gojin's face and surprised the group.

Gojin fell to the ground as Gray rubs his thrown fist with a satisfied look.

"that's for the guild and the damage you've done" said Gray as he shakes his hand before turning to walk away.

"just like that? I was gladly to repay with my own life" said Gojin as Gray sighs.

"getting repaid with the cost of someone's life isn't Fairy Tail's way" said Gray as he stops then turns to glance at Gojin. "if you want to repay us, better with staying good or whatever you do on Lingyue"

Gojin looks at Gray as the man walks off with Juvia following behind while Cana with Ayame and Mizuki watch them leave.

"seems that people of Ishgar has unique way of having vengeance, no?" said Daichi while scratching his chin.

"a punch to someone's face and all thing is forgiven, that is a really unique way" added Ayame before looking to Cana. "do you all do this?

"not really" said Cana with a sweatdrop.

The crowd soon turn their attention to the place where Ryujima stood upon a pedestal with guards protecting him in a line formation.

"my people, I wish to apologize to you all for my faked death and leaving you all in a disarray of my stepbrother's rule upon you all. It was never in my best wishes to have Lingyue be ruled so tyrannically" said Ryujima to the crowd as he soon did a bow before lifting his head up after the apology. "the demon snake; Yamata no Orochi has been thought to be a legend to us all, but that legend was no myth as Orochi had possessed Nagano in the past and has been diabolically plotting for his revival ever since. He imploded to have the right moment of the Lingyue moon to revive, and with that he planned to take over Lingyue with my daughter's powers at his command. But that is all over"

Ryujima turns to the side as Natsu came into view, the man stands beside Ryujima as he wore a Shogun like attire.

"with the help of Daimou, the previous Fire General before Gojin who had risked everything to ensure that Orochi's plan would never come to light" said Ryujima as he placed a hand on Natsu's right shoulder and patted it two times. "for that, any charges of the man are hereby redrawn for he is no longer a convict, but rather.." Ryujima pauses as he got in front of Natsu and kneels down to him. "…Lingyue's new Emperor"

In seconds time, the 8 generals, the soldiers of Lingyue, and citizens of Lingyue all kneeled and bowed to Natsu. Gray and the others smiled as they too followed and bowed to Natsu, the new Emperor of Lingyue.


Night soon came as the moon arises upon Lingyue.

Upon the Emperor's palace, a party is situated there as Gray and the others make a big racket with food, drinks, and laughter everywhere.

"give more sake!" screamed Cana inside while laughing drunk.

"this sake is so good!" added Gildarts, the father and daughter drinking while drunk.

"let's party hard!" shouted Gray while naked.

"your clothes!" screamed Lucy and Charla at the man.

Everyone partied like crazy as this was supposed to be a feast prepared for them, but they make it into a crazy party.

"these people are so barbaric," said Yamika as the 8 generals were also in the feast that turned into a crazed party.

"hahahahaha, the people of Ishgar are really unique!" said Daichi with a laugh.

"more like crazy" said Raikou while eating a skewered meat dish.

"this is going to be a bad scene one day" said Lily with a sweatdrop.

"if there's going to be a diplomatic meeting of Lingyue and Ishgar, I think it's going to end badly" said Lucy with a sweatdrop as Levy and Lisanna nodded in agreement.

"spin faster!" squealed Haruka with Haruo, the twins clinging onto Elfman's arms as the large man spins around with them.

"oh well, at least it's a happy occasion" said Lucy before a grilled fish went flying right at her face. "ow! Who threw this fish!?"

Wendy watch the scene with a happy smile before she realized that there are a few people not at the party with them.

"where's Natsu-san and Ikaruga-san?" said Wendy as she realized that the two parents of the twins aren't with them as well as Ryujima and Ikki as well.


At Tenko, Natsu with Ikaruga, Ryujima, and Ikki are by an Eternal Sakura tree as they also have the accompany of Yuuko, Kiara, and some small Pop Foxes.

Ikki is currently giggling in laughter as he played with Kiara and some of the small Pop Foxes, giggling because of their fluffy tails and fur that tickles his skin.

"my my, that young one seems rather more fond of fluffy things" said Ryujima with a smile to his youngest grandson.

"he loves fluffy things, father" stated Ikaruga with a soft smile to her child.

Natsu also smiles in seeing Ikki happy with Kiara and the Pop Foxes before he turns his attention elsewhere. A large magic circle appeared above Tenko as Draco and the rest of the Lingyue Celestial Spirits appeared. They all circled around the group in respective to the location of their own islands.

"seems to be a rare occasion that all 8 Lingyue Celestial guardian spirits to gather once again" said Yuuko in seeing the 8 spirits.

"it has been 4 centuries, and the time has passed ever since Orochi's demise" said Draco as the Celestial Dragon floats in the air of Tenko.

"our duties as the protectors of Lingyue and our islands have come to an end. for our contract final agreement with Kaguya-sama has been accomplished" added Byakko as the defeat of Orochi means the end of any danger upon Lingyue.

"is that so? would that mean you all won't be able to be summon once again?" said Ryujima as Genbu shakes his head.

"even if our contract final agreement with Kaguya-sama has ended, our duties as a Spirit would remain the same" stated Genbu in explanation. "we have chosen to dedicate our lives as Celestial Spirits for Kaguya-sama during her time of need, this is the decision that we will live through with"

"then why did you ask for a meeting at Tenko?" said Natsu while in the background, Ikki went to Ikaruga who carried him in her arms.

"we all know that we are no longer bound to this land by our contract with Kaguya-san anymore, which means that we won't be needed that much on Lingyue" said Enra while having his arms crossed, the Monkey King sitting on a rock boulder.

"we've decided to keep being on service to Lingyue in time of need, but as well to the world" added Houou. "and for that, we will need a new contractor in that sake"

"and that contractor is supposed to be me?" said Natsu as Draco nodded.

"you are one of the few people of this realm to have the same capability in power to summon us all at once, Natsu. you could be the reincarnation of Kaguya-san herself" stated Draco. "for that, we will acquire your assistance for us to come and protect this world for another prediction that comes"

"another prediction?" said Natsu as Draco nodded to Enra who nodded before taking the scroll that is rolled up by his tail.

Enra throws the scroll to Natsu who caught it before he opens the scroll to see a message written upon it.

"in the past, Kaguya-san predicted that Orochi would return and bring havoc upon Lingyue. For that we continued to our last agreement with her, staying as Lingyue's 8 Celestial Guardians" stated Tengu nearby as Natsu reads the message. "but she didn't just foresee Orochi's revival, she saw something else"

"in a coming time, there will be a time when the world is plunged in flames and there will be another time when the world will be plunged in bloodshed and chaos" stated Genbu as Natsu sees that the message predicts times when the world will be in chaos.

"Kaguya-san had asked of us to protect Lingyue and the world, for that we will need to be in the presence of one who will also face that chaos" added Seiocho as Natsu sees a drawing of a black dragon with red eyes and a man enveloped in red flames that made his eyes keen a bit.

"you are that one, Daimou" said Byakko as Natsu looks at the drawing, remembering the sight of Acnologia who tried to destroy Tenroujima.

"this could be said as your own fate, Natsu" added Draco "that fate will surely come"

"did she predict how the chaos would end?" asked Natsu as Draco shakes his head.

"she could only predict and foresee the event, she never knew how to prevent it from ever happening" replied Draco as Natsu rolled the scroll up and looks upon it before seeing a sakura petal falling to the tip of the scroll.

"will you take on this responsibility?" asked Taka while having his arms crossed.

"I have my duties on Lingyue as a new Emperor. This fate of mine is one of which I will pave my own way" said Natsu before throwing back the scroll to Enra who caught it. "I could care less if it's a prediction"

"I see" said Draco while closing his eyes before opening them. "you have suffered enough, after all"

"we will leave our gems in your possession" said Enra as the 8 Celestial gems appeared by the 8 guardian Spirits before they all floated towards Natsu. "if danger comes and you need assistance, you know how to call upon us"

Natsu looks at the 8 gems as they glowed in different color to him.

"yeah..i know" said Natsu.


On the next day upon the city of the Emperor island, we see Draco resting his body down on the street as he looks down upon Gray and the others, the group are preparing to leave Lingyue and head back to Magnolia.

"they're really going to stay behind, huh?" said Mira as they got the news that Natsu with his family are staying on Lingyue and not going back to Magnolia anymore.

"Ikaruga is the Empress of Lingyue and Natsu is the Emperor. They got to stay to help govern this continent" stated Erza while tying up some souvenirs from Lingyue before placing them into a crate. "this is the only decision for them"

Nearby, Lucy, Lisanna, Wendy, Charla, Gajeel, Lily, and Levy are saying their goodbyes to Ayame and Daichi who has been very helpful to them from the moment they arrived on Lingyue.

"thank you so much for everything, Daichi-san" said Wendy before doing a head bow to the monk.

"it is nothing," said Daichi with a smile. "if the time comes when the people of Ishgar are in need of help, we 8 generals will come to your aid"

"I guess the decree of peace of Lingyue with Ishgar are going to be permanent, huh?" said Levy, knowing that will be something Natsu do first as Emperor.

"it might take some time in adapting, but I'm certainly sure that Ishgar and Lingyue will have a terminal relation with one another" stated Ayame while having her arms crossed.

Soon enough, Ryujima with Ikaruga came by as they bid their farewell to the Fairy Tail group.

"where's Natsu and the twins? And Ikki too?" said Lucy to the two.

"Ikki is with Yuuko-han, and Haruka with Haruo are not feeling well with goodbyes. And so is Natsu-han as well" said Ikaruga with a small smile that seems a bit sad. "but I'm sure that they would've wanted to say goodbyes to you all"

The others nodded before they bid their farewell.

"take care, Ikaruga-san! And with Haruo-chan, Haruka-chan, and Ikki-chan!" exclaimed Wendy as she and the others ride on Draco's back, the Dragon Celestial Spirit floating up in the air.

"farewell, people of Fairy Tail!" exclaimed Daichi as everyone waved their goodbyes to the group.

Draco soon flew off the island and to the sky while headed to Ishgar to get everyone back home.

The people of Lingyue watch as Draco flew to the sky and into the horizon, the Dragon Celestial Spirit's size is shrinking slowly from passing seconds.

"there they go. I'm sure in time that we will meet them once more" said Daichi while having his arms crossed.

"for certain in the future" added Ayame while Gojin went to Ikaruga.

"was it truly your desire to stay, Ikaruga-sama?" asked Gojin to Ikaruga who turns to look at the Fire General. "I had believed that you left not only for the sake of your children, but to leave Lingyue for certain sure."

"yes, that is why she had left with her family" said Ikaruga with a smile as Gojin looks confused before Ikaruga bursts into pink smoke. the smoke caught nearby people's attention as they turn to see it dispersing and revealing Yuuko.

"EEEEhhh?! Yuuko-dono/-sama/-san?!" exclaimed Gojin and the other generals in seeing the Fox woman appearing out of the smoke.

"why are you!?" said Gojin before his eyes widen in realization. "don't tell me!?"

"my my" said Ryujima while sighing and shaking his head before he looks upon the sky as Draco disappeared into the clouds. "I suppose that both needed time with their growing family, huh?"


Upon the sky, Draco soars through the clouds and heads straight for Ishgar and Magnolia to get Erza and the others home.

"I wonder how we tell Mas- I mean Makarov-san about Natsu and the others?" said Lucy as they are going home without their 4th guild master and his family.

"I suppose that we can explain, and I'm sure he will understand Natsu's decision" replied Erza as she sighs a bit while having a sad frown.

"I'm going to miss those two rascals" said Mira, reminiscing memory of the years with the twins playing around in the guild with them. "even if they made lots of mess, it was fun…."

"I'm going to miss them!" Elfman cried out. "a MAN! A MAN shed tears like this!"

"Elf-niichan" said Lisanna, feeling sad just like the others on leaving Natsu and the others upon Lingyue.

"it stinks here!" "does Draco never brush his mouth teeth!?" several whispering sounds are heard as Wendy, Gajeel, and Laxus hears it thanks to their enhanced hearings.

"you hear that?" said Gajeel as Wendy and Laxus nodded.

"hear what?" asked Levy, hearing what Gajeel stated.

"we hear some voices coming from inside Draco's mouth" explained Laxus as this got everyone's attention.

"hey! what do you have or rather who do you have in your mouth!?" said Gajeel to Draco who glance behind before slowly opening his mouth to reveal Haruka and Haruo inside, the twins seeing the mouth opening as they quickly take deep breathes and exhales multiple times.

"it stinks!" the twins said in unison as a tick mark appearing on Draco's head.

"be more grateful since I obliged to your wishes, brats!" said Draco with an angry face.

"Haruka-chan?! Haruo-chan?! Why are you two!?" exclaimed Lucy as everyone looks extremely surprised to see the twins riding inside Draco's mouth.

"it's boring at the palace! Everything is too big and all!" said Haruka in a whining voice. "Fairy Tail is much better!"

"so you guys hitch on board?! Just like when you did on Galuna!?" said Cana with an angry voice, thinking that the twins ran away from their birthplace.

"no! we followed Papa and Mama!" said Haruo in reply.

"you guys followed Natsu and Ikaruga? What do you mean?!" stated Erza before they heard a roar nearby as they all turn to the left side and sees Byakko running through the clouds, the Celestial Guardian Beast of wind carrying Natsu, Ikaruga who carried Ikki in her arms on itself.

"Natsu?! Ikaruga?!" exclaimed the group in seeing the two and Ikki as well.

"yo" said Natsu as he had Ikaruga in front, both holding Ikki in their protective arms.

"I thought you guys were staying on Lingyue!?" said Mira to the two.

"we were, but I just remembered that I have another place with responsibilities" said Natsu while pointing at his right shoulder where his Fairy Tail mark is. "I'm still Fairy Tail Master, remember?"

"you bastard! You just had us go through the whole goodbye and all!" shouted Gray, all angry and frustrated.

"you think it's funny!?" exclaimed Mira.

"now now" said Juvia to the two.

"you can be mad at me as much as you want" said Natsu to them before he looks down to Ikki, the young boy snuggling close to Ikaruga's embrace. The man petted his son's head with a smile. "our true home isn't on Lingyue. Fairy Tail is our true home"

"I guess we're all going home, huh?" said Lucy with a smile before Kiara suddenly appeared on her shoulder. "Kiara?!"

Kiara squealed before she rubs her head against Lucy's cheek with a smile.

"remember, Salamander! You still owe us money for the job, you gave us!" exclaimed Gajeel as they had work hard in doing his job for the week before the whole Lingyue incident.

"I know" said Natsu while looking at Ikki who let out a yawn in his nap. "I'll pay you guys as much as your rent needs"

"better keep your word!" said Cana.

"you didn't even do anything!" exclaimed Gray and the others at the Card Mage.

Everyone started to bicker while Natsu is in his world with Ikaruga and Ikki.

"we should rebuild our home" said Ikaruga to Natsu. "make it more larger for our growing family"

"yeah, I know" replied Natsu with a smile.

Draco with Byakko sighs as they just soar through the sky while bringing their occupants back to Magnolia.


That's a wrap!

Bye bye