Dragneel; Igneel & Layla 4, Sarapina 1 month
Redfox; Ren 4, Axel 2
Drayer; Lexie 5
Justine; Marcus 3
Alberona; Chance 2
Fullbuster; Storm 5
Damian 2
Fernandez; Maia (two weeks along)
Ecluiff; Reese 2
A Favor To Ask
*** Ten months after the end of Celestial Mage wanted *****
"I just want a simple quiet wedding," Lisanna insisted for the near hundredth time that week as she placed her head on the table groaning as she heard Mira squeal again. And it's only Tuesday, she sighed internally.
"If you wanted that you and Bixlow should have just ran off and eloped the second he proposed," Lucy laughed as she picked up her new born daughter.
It was ten months since the end of the war with Lucy's aunt. Eight months ago Bixlow had proposed, leaving Mirajane ecstatic about the idea of finally having a true Fairy Tail wedding.
"If Mira wants a big wedding so bad then why doesn't she have one?" Levy asked as she watched Axel follow the older children around, smiling as she spied Ren stopping every so often to make sure his baby brother wasn't far behind.
"She can't Freed's family is some kind of royalty in Seven. If he were to get married it would have to be in Seven and to a member of the Aristocrat," Lisanna huffed as she watched Mira instruct Dory on the flowers she wanted for the wedding. "I am sorry about this Lucy, I know you wanted to take a trip back to the burial grounds with shadow gear," The takeover mage apologized.
"It's fine, I want to wait until Saraphina is a little older before we do that," the blonde said rocking the sleeping baby as Mira began going over the cake plans with Erza.
"Wait so Freed's family is okay with him having a family while being unmarried?" Levy asked as she looked over the girls.
"Yes and no apparently, he's the youngest of four, and his older brother is taking over the family estate. Besides when his magic began to appear his family began to... Hmmm how to put his..." Lisanna began struggling with what to say as Lucy sighed in realization.
"They beat him until he stopped using it," Bixlow said as he sat down next to his fiancé taking a drink of ale as he watched his totems fly around chasing the children with the exception of Mila who once again decided to hang around Lucy.
"That's horrible," Levy stated as Lucy bit her lip.
"Yeah, well he said cosplayer had the same thing happened to her," Bixlow shrugged taking another drink from his mug laughing as he watched Mila dance for Saraphina.
"Wait how does he know about that?" Lucy asked as she began to feel panic rise inside of her.
"When you we knocked out at the games that first year after the battle with Minerva. Porlyusica cleaned you off and she found that brand. Feed was there and he recognized the mark. Honestly it freaked him out never seen him so broken up about something," Bixlow said shrugging his shoulders remembering how the rune mage had broken down into hysterical tears right there in the infirmery.
"Lu?!" Levy squawked in fearful surprise as she looked over at her best friend.
"It was a long time ago but I got that not for using Magic, for most of the time that monster was there my father was okay with my magic since it came from Momma. So he kept her from allowing her to 'punish' me for it," the blonde said quickly.
"Then why did she brand you?" Lisanna asked in concern, she had heard through Bixlow what had happened to the rune mage and was concerned that another one of her guild mates had met with the same fate.
"I upstaged the son of a business associate in a game of chess," Lucy scoffed bitterly as she looked down at her cooing daughter. The green eyes of her husband stared up at her from her child as she pushed the bad memories away.
"Why would a parent do that to their own child?" Levy asked appalled as a new voice answered.
"Centuries ago any child who showed any promise of being magically inclined was removed from the family and trained as soldiers. The Aristocrats couldn't afford to keep having children taken and never returned, arraigned marriages lead to unfriendly living environments so usually just having one child was preferable especially if it was a son. So rather than risking the loss of an heir, they simply got the child to stop using Magic," Hisui said as she sat down at the table.
"When did you get here?" Lucy asked as setting her daughter on the blanket cover table.
"Not long, Ryos wanted to hang out with Sting," Hisui spoke as she found her mate greeting his longtime friends.
The Eucliffe family like Minerva had chosen to stay here at Fairy Tail once the battle had been over. Sting saying that if Sabertooth was ever revived they deserved to have someone at the helm whose attention was actually on the guild. Especially since Reese was born the dragon slayer had become a mostly stay at home dad while Yukino went out on jobs to support the family.
"But very few countries have armies of mages, any more so why are noble children still being beaten?" Lisanna asked in confusion as she looked between the princess and the blonde.
"The nobility are still stanch traditionalists. Their fathers and mothers did it to them and they continue the cycle onwards. Fiore has, in recent years been a refuge to many magically inclined nobility as well as other mages escaping persecution," Hisui spoke as Lucy nodded.
"Who else?" Levy asked.
"Rufus Lore is actually a prince of Bosco, Alzack is the son of a Prime minister, just to name a few. Many don't even stay with the guilds the join, they just live here until they obtain citizenship," the green haired monarch said.
"How does that effect relations with other countries," the solid script mage quarried as she looked around the guild finding her husband talking to his brother, the conversation did not appear to be going well as both men hissed in harsh tones their bodies tense.
"It can make the waters muddy, but that's why I am here," Hisui spoke with and awkward laughed as she turned to Levy.
"Why?" Levy asked not taking her eyes off of her mate.
"My father and I have a favor to ask of Levy and Gajeel," the green haired mate spoke quickly as Levy turned to look at her sister in law.
"What's that?"
"We want to crown Ren and Axel as Princes and next in line for the throne," Hisui said quickly Levy blinking in confusion as she looked at the princess in shock.
"What?!" the whole table screeched as the bluenette looked for her children amongst the masses.
"It turns out that, I will always have difficulty conceiving. Wendy says there are some options that she and Porlyusica are going to try but it will always be hard. So my father and I want to ensure that our hard work does not go to waste and if something were to happen to us we fear what will happen if a person with no Draconic heritage takes the throne. But if we crown your sons as Princes it would make you and Gajeel regents until Ren and Axel become of age," Hisui spoke quickly as Levy looked over at her children Axel was giggling as one of Bixlow's totems pranced around him Ren not far off as he chased after Igneel who held on to a book.
We have worked so hard to keep them safe, she thought as the one terrifying law crossed her mind. What if they actually pass the draconic children's act.
"Shrimp! Did she tell you this idea that..." Gajeel bellowed as he marched over to his mate the blue haired girl turning to face him before speaking.
"Yes," Levy spoke her voice shaking as the outcome of the act being passed sent her swirling in to panic as she jumped up and raced for her two boys. Cuddling them close she fought back the urge to sob trying to calm her ever running mind.
"and there is no way..." Gajeel's rant finally bring her back to reality as she held the two toddlers close before looking up to her mate.
"We'll do it," Levy said firmly as she turned to Hisui nodding her head as her resolve steeled.
"Yes?" Hisui asked in unsure joy.
"Yes?!" the iron dragon slayer roared in confusion looking down at his mate. "Levy you do know what you're agreeing to," Gajeel hissed before he jumped back in fear at the glare his mate sent him.
"I do but Hisui said it, we need someone with draconic heritage on the throne," Levy said as she stood with both children in her arms.
"Shrimp are ya sure?" Her mate asked taking Ren into his arms as Levy cuddled close with Axel.
"No, but their family and we should do what we can for them. Besides what if the nest person actually passed the draconic children's act?" Levy spoke her worst fear as a shock wave of fear instantly went down every slayer and their mate as the solid script reminded them of a drafted law they would all hope stayed buried. "We can never risk that law being passed and if Mavis forbid something were to happen, we can't guarantee that they won't be as bad as Marshal. So this is the only way."
"Okay we will need to have and formal ceremony in Crocus as soon as possible and then the people need to be introduced to the princes soon after," Hisui said Levy nodded.
"I think it would be best if you four returned to the palace with us until the ceremony is complete," Ryos spoke as Levy nodded.
"Can I go pack bags for us?" Levy asked as Hisui nodded her head.
"Yes, but we will need to leave soon the ceremony will take two weeks to put together. All of Fairy Tail is invited and there will be a ball to celebrate," the princess said as she wrapped her arm around Levy as she sighed.
"Well then little prince, let's go home,"
Levy coursed her formal attire. After all growing up in a guild like Fairy Tail one didn't have many occasions to dress up. And even then to most of her guild members dressing up meant wearing something other than the clothes you did missions in. But the monstrosity that she had been shoved in was ridiculous. It was a floor length ball gown in gold and white, quarter length sleeves with lace fringe that reached down to her finger tips. The top was far too tight as she could barely breathe and shirt with far too many layers to anything but walk... barely.
Looking into the crib she smiled at her two boys who were both napping about to be dress for their coronation. Fixing her up do, Levy pulled several strands out of her hair so they framed her face before attaching the sash that met her shoulder and ran to her hip. The green fabric showing the Fiorian pride. A knock at the door interrupted her though and woke the boys as she went to answer finding her husband on the other side.
"Ya sure I can't wear my own suit?" Gajeel gruffed as he walked in in the three piece suit with tails his own green and gold sash over his jacket. His long mane brushed, and slicked back into a low ponytail.
"Nope, we have to at least look like Aristocrats," Levy groaned under her breath repeating what on of the members of the advisor committee said.
"Daddy," Ren called out as he stood in the crib, walking over Gajeel picked up his eldest.
"Well your highness let's get you dressed," Gajeel muttered as Levy picked up Axel.
"You ready?" A knock on the door filled the room a while later as Hisui's voice called before peeking in.
"As we'll ever be," Levy said turning as she bent down to pick up Axel who was trying to hide under the bell of her skirt.
"Good, Gajeel needs to hold Ren and you Axel during the ceremony. Now follow me," she said as the parents held on to their sons, walking quickly they exited the Royal suit in the national cathedral as they made their way to the entrance.
Guards stood every few feet with in the walls as they stopped in front of the doors. "Stay here until you're called," Hisui spoke as Ryos appeared before her kissing the back of her hand as a loud fan fair filled the air.
"Her Majesty Princess. Hisui E. Fiore and her consort Ryos Cheney," the crier called as the pair entered the room with grace leaving the Redfox family in the waiting area. "His Majesty King Tomma E. Fiore," the man called as presumably the king entered from the center as they had practiced the night before. The crowds cheering dying down as he began to speak.
"My people. It is with great joy that we are here today. For on this day we will crown two princes of our great nation," Tomma spoke as the crowd applauded for a moment before quieting once again as the king continued to speak. "As most of you know my daughter, the next queen, has mated with a dragon slayer, and this man has a brother and we believe that it is in the best interest of the state that the sons of said brother be crowned as Royal princes. So I will introduce to you The Lord and Lady Redfox and their sons Ren and Axel," the king spoke as Gajeel walked out with Ren, Levy following with Axel.
The room was filled with people and cameras the coronation was being televised around the country. Taking a deep breath Levy concentrating on her husband's back as she stopped to stand before the king of Fiore and his daughter. Motioning a man forward the royal scribe unrolled a piece of parchment and began to read.
"It is from this date, the first of June in the year x795. That from this day forward that both Ren and Axel Redfox will be known as crowned princes of Fiore. They shall follow her Majesty princess Hisui E. Fiore in succession until such time that the princess produces a child of her own. And if upon that happening the two princes will follow behind. In the event that neither prince is of age when they are called upon to perform their Royal duty their parents the Lord Gajeel and Lady Levy Redfox, will act as regents until such time they have reached maturity," the man finished handing the parchment to the king who turned towards the two parents.
"Do you so solemnly swear to adhere to the laws of the land, the raise your son's as Princes and if such a time comes preform the task of regents until they are of age?" He asked.
"We do," Levy and Gajeel vowed as Axel decided that then would be an appropriate time to run around.
Levy held him tight as the near two year old squirmed in her arms desperate to get down. Finally having enough Axel let out and agitated scream as Levy struggled to keep him still.
Picking up one of the crowns that one of the servants were holding, the king placed it on top of Ren's head as he spoke. "I crown you Prince Ren Redfox of Fiore," Turing he did the same as he spoke over the toddlers distressed cries. "And I crown you Prince Axel Redfox of Fiore," the king laughed as Axel continued his screaming. "I believe the younger prince would like to be put down," the king laughed as Levy nodded in agreement.
"I would your highness, but I am afraid this dress was not designed to chase a stubborn toddler around while in it," Levy huffed as she readjusted the hold she had on her son, while the audience laughed.
"Very well then," the king nodded as he smiled. "Now I present to you their Royal Highnesses Princes Ren and Axel Redfox!" The king shouted as the doors to the cathedral opened.
Levy and Gajeel taking their que to walk up the isle as those in the cathedral bowed as they walked. Outside awaiting them was a large carriage that was to take them around the city for the parade to celebrate. Placing Axel on his feet Levy held on to his arm waiting for the rest of the royal family to enter. As the king sat down a steward closed the carriage door and Levy let go of her son as he raced to the other side of the large carriage.
"I don't want to hear a single apology," Tomma said with a smile as he watched Axel run back and forth on the floor.
"Alright you're Majesty," Levy sighed in relief as the carriage jerked causing Axel to wilt the moment it did.
"Gihi, looks like someone's got motion sickness," Gajeel laughed as he handed Ren to Levy bending down to pick up Axel.
"Is he too young for these?" Ryos asked pulling out a bottle of tablets the Wendy had made which were similar to her troia spell.
"Yes, and I doubt Wendy would use the spell on him at this age any way," Levy cooed as the crowd cheered as they went thought the city.
Ren smiled and waved as Axel groaned and growled as Gajeel rubbed circles on his back. The royal family smiling and happy now that they had two new princes.
