Hey, fairy tail fans, and welcome back to the next chapter of a fairy tail today we have another filler episode today and to clear any confusion(if any), I want to confirm that all these chapters are canon to my story. But as I said in my bio, simply showing the characters in a resting state is similar to what I did after the Nirvana arc. and well let's be honest it has been a while since a few of them (the tenrou group) has had some downtime so they've earned it. but enough about how these chapters work, let's get into the story

Last time on a fairy tail re-told

Lucy: everything changed in seven years

Wendy: don't worry, I'll get you guys up to speed

Natsu: You can always count on you, kid

Wendy: Aye sir

Happy: hey, that's my line

"Alright," Natsu said, sitting down. "so what are we going to do now," he asked. Everyone was sitting around relaxing while he could understand. He wanted to know what Mavis had planned for everything Wendy had told them about Magnolia and how the guilds had started to crack down on solo wizards, so he was concerned if anything.

"Right now," Mavis said, "I want you kids to get some rest" she shook her head "we need to adjust to how things are right now," Mavis told him. "And there some things I need to take care of on my own"

"If you say so," Natsu said

"I think that's a great idea," Mira said. "Lamia scale has been a great help with catching us up." she gestured to the members of Lamia scale, talking with the other members of the tenrou group they had been telling them about jobs and other things and generally just enjoying their return "we should use this chance to catch our breath." everyone stopped as the door opened looking to the side as someone walked from upstairs.

"Juvia"

The magic dance ball

everyone ran up to the girl who could only look around completely confused as she was tackled by her friends "we're so glad you're okay," they all screamed as they crowded her in a group hug

"How are you feeling," Lucy asked

"Any pain" Gray asked

"Thank goodness your up now," Erza said, tears in her eyes

"I knew you'd come through," Natsu said

"don't scare us like that again," Gajeel said

"Are you hungry," Mira asked

"Umm," Juvia said, looking around, "where are we," she asked. "Juvia's head hurts," she said, shaking it as her hands went to her stomach, "and she's hungry." she said before her eyes grew in shock, jumping back, scaring everyone "wait, where's the seven kin? And" she stopped letting out deep breaths that were ragged as she looked around fear on her face. "Meredy," she whispered.

"Wait, Juvia," Wendy said, pushing past everyone "everything is going to be okay, were not on Tenrou Island," she said, trying to calm her down as she backed up again.

"Who are you," Juvia asked

"it's me," Wendy said. "Wendy."

"Wendy," Juvia screamed, "no, you can't be Wendy. you were about this big and adorable on Tenrou, Island," a look of realization came over her face as she looked around terror in her eyes "how long has Juvia been out" she screamed.

"Well, if you want to be technical about it," Lucy started "you were out for seven years," she said, making the girl look up in fear, "but we were trapped on Tenrou Island for seven years, so ya know you've only been out for a few days."

"a few days," Juvia said, sitting down as Wendy brought her some soup "food," she asked as she took a bit only to wench in disgust. "Juvia can't taste it."

"What," Wendy asked

"I see," Mavis said as Juvia started to panic, "that Meredy girl did she happen to use magic known as Maguilty sense," she asked as Juvia nodded. "I figured as much, the magic affects the senses," Mavis explained, "however, I've never seen it to this degree."

"Juvia does feel a little tingly right now," Juvia admitted, "and her ears are ringing."

"Well, that takes you off our next job," Wendy said, looking her over. "I am putting you on bed rest until I can get a good look" Juvia nodded "hey, put a smile on that face," she smiled "we're just glad that you got up," Wendy said, "recover may take time, but I'll be sure you get there."

Lyon, behind them, stood in shock, looking over Juvia a feeling came over as he walked up to her getting on one knee shocking the girl "is this what they call" he started, "love at first sight," he asked, shocking everyone in the room.

"what" everyone screamed

"No," Juvia muttered, "now the love triangle has" she stopped "become a love maze," she screamed, running away.

"Well, at least her imagination is healthy," Lucy muttered

"You sure about that" Gray asked

"Speaking of which job," Natsu asked

"Well yes," Mira said, pulling out a small flyer "Tada," she said, holding up the job in front of them, "something to get your feet wet" she smiled.

"Should we be discussing that in front of guild members, even if there are friends'" Kinana asked

"Well, Jura was the one who gave it to me," Mira told her

"Oh, never mind," Kinana said

"It pretty easy too," Mira said, "all you have to do is catch this guy named Velveno, and they'll give you four million jewels."

"Four million," everyone in the pub screamed.

"Ouch," Juvia screamed, "how do you put up with this" Juvia asked

"You get used to it," Wendy said

"No, you don't," Gajeel said

"I figured we could have the same system we did back at the fairy pub," she said, "seeing as Miko is giving us a place to stay for the time being or at least until we can afford a place in town."

"Oh, that's not necessary," Miko said

"don't try to talk your way out of it," Kinana told her

"Hey, this job looks familiar," Gray said. "Isn't this the same job we almost took seven years ago?" he asked

"Oh yeah, it is," Happy said, "but it looks like he got more valuable?"

"The client is count balsamico," Natsu said, "now that's a sour name."

"Aye," Happy said

"Wait, count balsamico," Macao asked, walking up to them. "They say that Velveno is going to make an appearance at the magic ball."

"Magic Ball," Natsu asked.

"Yeah," Wakaba said, "they throw a big party every seven years." he explained, "it's very exclusive you gotta be a wizard to even get through the door; the next one is happening this Saturday."

"Dancing, huh" Natsu muttered, "man, that takes me back."

"Wait," Lucy asked, "you know how to dance."

"Yep," Mira confirmed, "Natsu took Lisanna to a job similar to this one when they were younger," Mira explained. "and you'll be surprised to know they danced the night away," she said as Mavis perked up.

"I even have pictures," Mavis shouted as she pulled a small photo of Natsu and Mira dancing with each other "aren't my babies adorable."

"Umm, Mavis, that's Mira, not Lisanna," Wendy said

"Well, duh," Mavis said, "who do you think taught him," she told them. "Natsu was helpless until his big sister came along" she pulled out another photo which had a picture of Natsu and Lisanna they were standing next to each other, flowers all around them "they won that night, I might add," she said, evident pride in her voice as she talked about Natsu and Lisanna as the former looked away his cheeks turning a light pink.

"That was fun," Natsu said

"Fear not, guys," Mira said, "we have about four days until the ball, so you're going to get admitted into the Strauss-Dragneel crash course in dancing" Mirs gave a warm smile as Natsu looked away nervous, but he'd be lying he wasn't a bit excited at the prospect of dancing again.

once they were outside, Natsu and Mira stood across from each other "okay, my fairies," Mira started "allow me to show some of the basics of ballroom dancing" she motioned for Natsu to approach as they grabbed hands "now you want to take it slow" Mira said "remember the key is to know you partner" she then released Natsu motioning for Lucy to come up as the two started to dance "see."

"I still don't get it," Romeo asked as Lucy accidentally stepped on Natsu's foot "is it like some foot-stopping game."

"No," Mira told him, "Quite the opposite," she told him. "Learning to dance like this will allow you to meet a stranger at a ball and move in a perfect rhythm," Mira said

"So, it is a game," Gray shouted as he pushed Natsu out the way "let me play," he said as his shirt fell off only to be kicked away by Lucy.

"You just got disqualified."

"How could you, Gray" Juvia muttered, "using dancing techniques to flirt with other women behind Juvia's back" she then threw off her jacket, "if I have to strip down to dance with Gray, I am more than willing."

"Please sit down," Wendy begged.

"You know," Erza said, walking up to them, "in certain circles, I am known as the dancing demon."

"You are," Natsu asked, fear etched on his face.

"Yes," Erza said as she requipped into a blue dress, "all you need is spirit," she screamed as she started to spin Natsu around.

"I'm going to hurl."

"I guess Erza was right," Happy said, "anyone who could make you that sick must be some sort of demon."

as Natsu stopped, Elfman walked up to him "come on, Natsu, be a real man," he screamed

"In that case," Erza said, "Elfman may I have this dance," she told him, shocking the man as she started to spin him around.

"A real man doesn't get spun around like this."

"You okay," Wendy asked as Natsu sat up

"I'll live," Natsu grumbled out

"Ballroom dancing looks fun," Wendy said as Warren approached her

"May I have this dance," he asked. She looked at Natsu, who nodded

"You may," Wendy said as they started to dance

"Wow," Happy said, "Wendy's natural"

"Yes," Carla said, "though I'm so sure how I feel about her dancing with a man who is probably twice her age."

"My, I have this dance," Happy asked suddenly, making the feline blush. She turned away

"Only this once," she grumbled out.

"That looks fun," Romeo said, "we should give it a try."

"Yeah, lets," Kinana told him as the two started dancing

on the other side of them, Gajeel looked at Levy "hey," he called, getting her attention

"Yes," Levy asked

"Just so you know, I don't dance," he shouted

"Well, good," Levy responded, " cause no one was going to ask you anyway."

"Oh, Levy," Jet and Droy asked, "will you please have this dance with me."

"Hey," Jet shouted, "I asked her first."

"No, I did" they stopped when they noticed that Gajeel had grabbed Levy and started dancing with her, much to their shock "what is this" they screamed.

"Fine if you insist," Gajeel grumbled

"I wasn't insisting," Levy told him

"So, you ready to go again," Erza asked Elfman before Evergreen pushed her out of the way.

"it's time to switch partners," she said

"Why are you so pushy," Elfman asked

"Shut up"

"Erza," Freed's said, "may I have this dance" he smiled at her "let's do it right," he said as he started to teach Erza how to dance appropriately.

"Hey Juvia," Lyon asked, "may I have this dance," he asked only for Juvia to run and grab Gray and start dancing with him. "I see how it is Gray," he said, "so we are now rivals in love" he looked and noticed Laki. A smile came over his face.

"No," she said, making Lyon sink into a black mist. She only placed a hand on his shoulder "sorry, but I'm not getting in the middle of that."

"Wow, this private lesson turned into a full-on dance party," Lucy asked as she looked around "wait, I don't have a partner," she screamed.

"You rang my lady," Capricorn said next to her.

"No, I didn't," she said, but before she could retort again, Capricorn had already grabbed her and started dancing.

"I never took you for a dancer," Lucy said

"I promised your late mother and Father that should anything happen to them, I would see it that you become a proper lady," Capricorn told her. "Many of my skills will go into making sure that you grow into a lady that both can be proud of."

"I can always count on you, can't I," Lucy asked as Capricorn smiled.

Natsu and Mira smiled as all their friends had started to dance around them "look like the lessons went well," she said, "and only in a few hours to" she smiled as Natsu sat up "really takes you back, doesn't it" she smiled remembering her and Natsu trying to figure out how to dance and how later she learned that Lisanna had also been secretly teaching herself it brought a smile to her face "things back then were so much simpler."

"You should join them," Mavis said in a sing-song voice Natsu, and Mira let out an exhausted sigh as Natsu reached out his hand. Mira accepted it as they joined their friends and, along with Capricorn correcting their friends when they were wrong. Mavis sat back smiling after everything that they've been going through. It was nice to see everyone smiling and happy she could only hope that it was able to last for a while

Days later, the group found themselves at the Balsamico castle, which had a unique design; to say the least, it was a giant building shaped like a fruit plate, while the upper floors and rooms are shaped like various fruits and vegetables. In the middle of the container, there's the central tower with an onion-shaped block on the top, which also has a massive statue of a teacup pouring on it. "we're here," Natsu said

"This definitely looks like the place that would have a magical ball," Lucy added.

"it's eccentric, to say the least," Wendy muttered

"Aye," Happy agreed as Carla gave a slight nod

"I didn't think it would be so far away," Gray muttered

"Walking is good for the soul," Gajeel told him

"a small price to pay for the chance to dance," Erza said, full of convection.

"You realize that we're here to catch an escaped convict," Lucy said as the doors opened.

"Oh, you're early" a young girl with hip-length chestnut-colored hair that had short square bangs covering her forehead with chest-length hair strands hanging in the front and large dark-pink eyes. she was wearing a pink dress. She smiled at them "the dance doesn't start for another few hours. My name is Aceto."

'This family has a lot of sour names, ' everyone thought as Natsu stepped forward smiling "we're here about the job your father sent to us," Natsu said, "something about an escaped convict."

"Oh yes," Aceto said, "please follow me, my father is the one who runs this mansion," she said as she led the wizards inside. she led them into a small room where count Balsamico was a man of small stature with brown hair that is parted in the middle, ending in curls. Some of his hair is tied up in a ponytail that leans towards the left. He has bushy brown eyebrows and a pointed beard. He also has a pair of large nostrils and a puckered mouth, making him appear like he had eaten something sour. He wears a purple long-sleeved shirt and a white and green bib around his neck. He also wears a pair of baggy pants, striped violet, and white, with a couple of pointed shoes for footwear waiting. He nodded as he placed himself on his daughter's lap.

"I am count Balsamico, and I run this mansion," he said

'Dude has a sour name. And a funny face to boot' Natsu and Happy both tried and failed to hide their grins, but they needed to get through this without laughing. They all needed the money that this job would give really badly

"Let me get straight to the point," Balsamico said, "there is more to the story than that was told in the flyer."

"Yes, please," Erza asked.

"I am concerned for my precious daughter, who means more than the world to me," he explained.

'Then why did you give her such a bad name' everyone thought

"Tonight is a special night for her," Balsamico explained." for tonight is the night that we shall choose her husband," to which everyone in the room agreed that was a special occasion for the girl "every seven years, my family brings out an extremely precious ring," Balsamico said, "a ring that has been passed down for generations."

"And you're worried that this Velveno guy is going to ruin it," Lucy asked.

"Yes," Balsamico said, "he tried and failed seven years ago. However, he did ruin the ceremony to choose my daughter's husband."

"I see," Erza said, "but given his unique appearance," Erza said, "wouldn't that make sneaking in a bit of a challenge.

"He is very skilled in transformation magic and magical drain," Balsamico said

"Magical drain," Lucy asked.

"it's a type of magic that allows the user to temporally use the magic of anyone they come into contact with," Natsu explained, "it's dangerous, though I will admit I've always wanted to see it in action."

"Sounds fun" Wendy smiled.

"I'm leaving it, to you wizards," Balsamico said, "as you are not in a guild, and therefore he won't be able to recognize any of you through research. so, it's up to you to protect my daughter and capture Velveno to put him behind bars."

"You got it," everyone said

"And there is the reward we need to talk about," Lucy said

"Yes," Balsamico, "four million jewels in hand if you can see to it that he is put back behind bars where he belongs"

Lucy sat in a small changing room in her standard red dress as Cancer finished doing her hair "wow, great as always, Cancer," she said as he smiled, "but what will happen if someone proposes to me instead" she laughed at her won joke as she walked out the room to be met with Wendy. The latter was wearing a deep blue dress. She gave a smile as they walked up to each other.

"How do I look," Wendy asked, giving a twirl.

"Make those look work for you, girl," Lucy told her, "But be careful this Aceto's night so try not to outdo her."

"No promises," Wendy said as they both laughed. as Erza came out of her changing room

"now, just because we came out here to catch a criminal doesn't mean we should enjoy ourselves" she was in a purple dress with flowers on it "our chance to dance is now, my friends," she screamed as Wendy and Lucy deadpanned at the girl they all walked outside into the ballroom there is a giant grandfather clock attached to a wall on the north of the room, which is oval-shaped and settled with numerous pillars clanged to the walls. Dancers stand on unique blue decorated plates placed in the air, using a Lacrima attached at the bottom to levitate and move around.

"Any sight of our guy," Lucy asked.

"Not yet," Erza said. "Happy and Carla have placed surveillance lacrmia all around the place," she gestured to one of the many cameras that were flying around "if they notice something off, they'll give a signal that will go to one of the lacrmia that we have attached to us."

"Alright," Wendy said, "look, there are the boys."

"Looks like the girls finally showed up," Natsu said

"Then we should get started," Gajeel said

"Let mingle," Gray said "just gotta act natural" Natsu and Gajeel nodded as they started to move outside. Happy and Carl observed from the Lacrima that they had been given.

"Anything on your end" Happy asked

"Not yet," Carla said

"Wow," a voice shouted someone said, jumping in front of Erza, "looks like a red-headed angel has walked through the door" he smiled "you walked too far to wearing a frown on your face, darling," he said, "why don't you come dance with me."

"If you insist."

"there's something suspicious about that," Happy muttered as he clicked a button. Natsu and Gray look to where Erza was

'That poor man,' Lucy thought to herself as Erza started to spin the man around.

"I think she has it," the pair said

"You lack the spirit," Erza screamed

"Saw that coming," Lucy said as someone approached her

"May I have this dance," he asked as Lucy started to blush, slowly nodding her head as he took his hand

"Another one," Happy said as Natsu and Gajeel turned to see who Lucy was dancing with. As Gray stayed behind them, a woman approached him

"May I have this dance?" she asked.

"Sure thing," Gray asked '. She's a bit suspicious," Gray thought to himself as they started to dance, "but I need to remain casual," he asked.

"My, what an enchanting young man," she said,

"Funny that you'd say that," Gray asked, "as you know, this is a magic ball, so what kind of magic do you use."

"Now that's a personal question," she asked, "a gentleman would tell me his magic first."

"Guess you could say I wasn't raised as a gentleman," Gray laughed "sorry about that."

"In that case," the woman said, backing up, "I'll show you mine {Ice make: swan}" she screamed as she landed on some swans.

"Funny," Gray said, "you just so happen to use the same magic I do, "Gray said "{Ice make: Kite}" he said as they started to dance around in the sky. The people below looked in amazement as they landed on the floor, both smiling.

"Impressive but not really my style{Ice make: polar bear}," she screamed.

"{Ice make: prison cell}" Gray shouted. He created a cage that trapped the animal.

"You know how to show a girl a good time," the woman said, "{Ice make: bazooka}."

"Try this on for size," Gray shouted "{Ice make: Cannon}" he screamed as their attack collied, creating a beautiful sparkle on the floor as people looked in amazement.

"Excuse me," Erza said as she changed into a different suit, the same one she wore when she did the play for prince Fredrick "you two need to cool it," she screamed. She blasted both away with her sword.

"Were going to get kicked out, aren't we" Wendy muttered

"at least it won't be my fault this time," Natsu laughed

"This time," Wendy asked in shock, "how many dances have you gone to" the bells rang as everyone looked away as Aceto and her father came from behind the clock. She had tied part of her hair in a bun, and she wore a white, fancy dress with a purple dressing in the front of it. she smiled as she walked down the stairs as Balsamico looked around with pride as many of the men in the room stood with large blushes on their faces

"It would seem that my daughter has intimidated all the men in here." he bragged as Aceto approached Natsu, Wendy, and Erza.

"I do hope you all are enjoying the ball," she said

"Yes," Natsu said as he and Wendy started to gather as much food as they could carry, then stuffing as much in their mouths as physically possible "dance parties are always a fun thing to get into."

"Wait," Aceto said, "I thought I recognized you," she told him. "You were that wizard that won that magic dance several years ago."

"Yeah, that be me," Natsu said

"I'm surprised that your partner didn't come with you," Aceto asked,

"Yeah, we haven't been able to see each other in a while." Natsu admitted, "we were childhood friends, so it was a nice thing."

"Oh," Aceto said, "I wish I could dance with my childhood friend," she said, "but" she stopped "like you, I haven't been able to see him in some time," she smiled, "but that is not a thought I should have for tonight" she looked at Erza "if you don't mind may I have your next dance."

"Sure," Erza said as she and Aceto started to dance, and thankfully, she did it the way Freed had taught her.

"Woah," Lucy said, looking away from her partner, "how did Erza end up with the count's daughter."

"This food is delicious," Wendy said as someone came up to her

"May I have this dance," he asked

"Umm, sure," she said as they started dancing. Natsu smiled as Wendy looked to be enjoying herself as Gajeel stood next to him, picking some food and a drink. Before long, a bell began to ring "what's that," Wendy asked.

"it's midnight," Aceto said, "the bells in that old clock the only toll on one night every seven years."

"Outcomes the ring," Balsamico said, "and whoever grabs is granted the right to purpose to my daughter; it is a Balsamico family tradition."

"Woah," Happy said as a lacrmia next to him went off "wait," he said, "someone in the changing room," he said, "we need to check it out" Carla nodded as they flew off going to the boys changing room, they entered seeing the boy that was dancing with Wendy "wait," Happy said it's the guy that just asked Wendy to dance.

"What is he doing in here," Carla asked as she removed the rope tying him down.

"Some guy with a large afro tied me here."

"Wait," Carla said. "Then that means"

"Anywho can claim the ring has the right to ask my daughter's hand in marriage," Balsamico shouted as every man in the room started to race towards the ring.

"Damn," Gajeel said, "talk about lovesick puppies" he shook his head, "never catch me acting like that over a girl," to which Natsu nodded.

Wendy looked away from the man she was dancing with as Carla and Happy busted into the room "Wendy, Velvno is right next to you."

"Huh," Wendy asked as the man jumped.

[##dark mage ost##]

"transform" he screamed as Velveno turned back to his normal appearance, shocking and scaring Wendy.

"Why must fate be so cruel" she muttered.

"{sky dragon: roar}" he screamed, knocking all the men that were toppling over each other as the ring flew back to him. He grabbed, letting out a loud laugh "the Balsamico family ring is mine at last," he screamed.

"Then looks like we're going to have to take it back," Natsu screamed "{fire dragon: roar}."

"{sky dragons: roar}" he screamed as their attacks collided

"You are good," Natsu said, "but we're better, he said as he flew up close, kicking Velveno, sending the ring into the air. Wendy ran up, grabbing the ring mid-air, landing on the floor "and that's your number Velvno," he said as his friend surrounded him

"Give that back," Velveno said, "I grabbed it fair and square."

"And we stole it fair and square," Wendy shouted, "wait." Wendy froze hearing her words, "you know what I meant"

"it's over, Velveno," Erza said

"Surrender and come peacefully," Gajeel said, "or not. I need some action for my jobs."

"Wait," Aceto shouted, running in front of them, "please," she said, getting in front of Natsu and Wendy "please don't hurt him," she begged, "this the friend I was telling you about, the one I haven't been able to see in a long time."

"Really," Natsu asked. as she turned to face him

[##bonds ost##]

"I've missed you," she whispered as Velveno stopped

"I know," Velveno said, "I've waited seven years for this, last time I messed it up," he stopped "we've known each other since we were kids," he admitted, "we did everything together, and in time I fell in love with you" he admitted

"You were the low-born child on one of my servants," Balsamico shouted, "have you forgotten your place."

"No," Velveno told him, "You'd tell me every time I came to see her," he told him, "Saying we were from two different worlds that shouldn't mix before kicking me back out to the streets."

"Daddy," Aceto said, "you never said he came to visit."

"And you shouldn't be hearing about it now," Balsamico shouted, "it doesn't matter because he no longer holds the ring, and these wizards are going to take him back to jail."

"I fell to crime because I started to believe what you said," Velveno said, "but I did my time, and during that, I realized the one thing I regretted never telling her how I felt," he shouted, "and now that I'm turning my life around, I want to tell her how much she means to me."

"that's so sad," Wendy muttered tears forming in her eyes.

"Wait, if he did his time," Happy said, "then why the wanted poster."

"Please," Velveno said, "give me the chance to do this. Even if she says no, I want to get this all off my chest

"You lost your chance," Balsamico shouted. This wizard right here has the ring the choice of what to do with it is Her's."

"he's right, kid," Natsu said, getting shocked looks from everyone there. He ignored them as he started looking at the ring in her hands, smiling at her. "So, what do you think we should do."

Wendy smiled as she walked up to Aceto, grabbing her hand "some advice," Wendy said, "not many people can tell those that they lost how they feel" she said she looked at Natsu then at Erza, thinking of how both had an experience when it came to romance how she felt those seven years they were trapped on Tenrou Island "but this you're life, and you should decide" she placed the ring in her hand "my friends and I, we all have that one person we want to tell how we feel" she said backing up as Aceto looked at the ring in her hand before turning to face Velveno smiling at him grabbing his arm a smile on her face.

"Aceto," he whispered as she nodded. "You are the light in my life," he said, "and I know that a low-life former criminal doesn't deserve someone as extraordinary as you are" he looked away, "but will you marry me."

Aceto said nothing, tears forming in her eyes. "I've wanted to hear you say those words for so long," she said. "I've missed you," she said, "and I will," she said, "nothing would make me happier."

"Are you crying," Gray said, never mind the fact that there were tears in his eyes

"Yeah, so what ya pervy flasher" Natsu retorted

"shush" Wendy whispered covering their mouths

"How romantic," Carla said

"what" Happy asked

"nothing"

Aceto smiled as Velvno placed the ring on her finger as the crowd gave a loud applause

a few hours later, Natsu stood at a window as Wendy approached him "the count wasn't too happy about how things went down," she admitted, "but Aceto told him to pay, so he is," she said, "and what about Velvno's story."

"Happy, just got back," Natsu said, holding the paper up in front of her "his story checks out," he smiled, "so all good in the neighborhood."

"I'm so happy for them," Wendy said

"Aye," Happy said

"So should we get back," Lucy asked

"you're leaving already," a voice called. It was Aceto. She walked up to them "please, thanks to all of you, I was able to reunite with my friend," she smiled, "so could you please stay a bit longer" she smiled.

"Yeah," Velvno said, "you wizards are pretty cool" he smiled "you have my thanks for helping us be together."

"I guess," Natsu said, "one more dance won't kill me" he laughed as everyone started to walk away Velvno and Aceto began to dance with each other as Natsu offered to dance with Lucy. Gray offered to dance with Wendy, Happy and Carla started to dance as well, Gajeel got paired with Erza, and thankfully she didn't start spinning him around like a spin top. the night was filled with laughter and happiness, and the wedding was said to be just as lovely

To be continued

So, what did you think? I enjoyed writing this chapter as it's been a while since I've been able to put the characters in a typical nonlife-threatening setting, so be sure to tell me what you think and leave a like and review.

Next time: Revenge of the Vanish Brothers