Natsu let go of his hold on Gray temporarily, when Gray turned to look at Lyon who was on the ground with a look of amazement and horror. Gray walked up to him to place his hand on his shoulder. This made Lyon look up at to the ice dragonslayer.

Gray simply cups his hands in front of his mouth and breathed out into his palms. When he opened them a small crystal vial sat there. Gray knelt down and dipped the vial into the water. It filled and he breathed at the opening.

The vial sealed and shined a rainbow of colors as the water danced in its confines. He pulled the chain from his pants off and made a necklace. He handed it to Lyon and spoke to him.

"Ur wouldn't want to see you like this. I know that you miss her, she was like a mother to you. Well while I have a necklace of my mother here's a necklace of Ur for you. Maybe now you'll be able to move on and find a new loftier dream."

Gray turned and was walking back to Natsu's embrace when Lyon spoke.

"How will I know where I belong?"

Gray's shoulders went slack like the weight of the world was just lifted off of them. He sighed and turned to Lyon.

"It's simple. Go with the people that stand by your side. And stay with them even after all the years fade away. That's what I did."

Gray turned back to Natsu and the Fairy Tail team. Everyone left the cave and returned to the village. They fulfilled the request and were standing on the boat the Erza commandeered to get her here. It was really funny how all the pirates had hearts in their eyes.

As they set sail and were heading back to the mainland Gray looked out across the water holding Eclipse in his arms. But as he turned his head skyward he felt a pull across the water. He looked down to the deck.

It had been a few years since he was in Skyrim. The frozen north. The plains of Whiterun. And flying through the skies of Keizaal on Isis' back with all the dragons of her family.

He could still picture Odahviing with his ruby red scales and white webbed wings with the two swirls of purple. And Isis' sister Vulizzkun. Her body was different from her mates but she was still a sight to behold. He wants to go to the dragons, telling them what happened and spent time with them.

The warmth of a hand on his shoulder made Gray look up and to the side to see Natsu with a caring look on his face. Gray turned his body waking Eclipse. She looked up at him with her sleepy blue and red eyes but she just spread her little angel wings and flew into the hull of the ship.

Gray silently sent a 'thank you' to her and leaned into Natsu. Natsu just wrapped his arms around Gray's waist and held him close. The silence was heavy but neither wanted to talk not just yet. Gray leaned his head against Natsu's shoulder and sighed through his nose. It was Natsu who broke the silence.

"You're unhappy."

Gray quickly turned looking Natsu in the eyes and was about to talk to him when Natsu beat him to it.

"Your scent is full of longing and sadness. It breaks my heart. Are you unhappy with me?"

"No. No, no, no, no, no. Don't think that. I've been waiting most of my life to be held by you. It's just . . ."

Gray sighed and slumped his head low. He had a feeling that Natsu would think he was unhappy with him but that was the furthest thing from the truth. Gray turned back to Natsu and looked at him with sad eyes.

"Listen I just want to go home."

"We should reach the mainland by morning."

"No. Natsu I didn't just live on the mainland. My life wasn't always in Fiore. It was also in Tamriel in Skyrim. I have family and friends there that I need to see. I . . . I just want to go see them and fly through the skies one more time before we mate."

Gray wore a sad smile as he explained what he wanted. His inner dragon had tears running down her face at the thought of telling her extended dragon family what happened to her mother. Natsu's dragon heart could feel the longing in both Gray and his dragon.

He's heard bits and pieces of the land that Gray spoke so fondly of, the land that Natsu didn't even know existed. It sounded so beautiful and wild. A place that seemed to be filled completely with magic. Natsu pulled Gray closer and rested his chin in Gray's hair.

"You can go as long as you take me too. I want to see this place filled with dragons."

Gray looked up at Natsu with a fanged grin and just pulled him down for a deep passionate kiss. The stars twinkled around them and the moon was slowly falling outlining the couple in shadow before the moon.

"So you would like to go to a land that you call home for a few months?"

"Well it would take a week to get there and a couple to explore and well you get the picture. I just would like to go and see some family and friends there."

Makarov sat in his office talking with the newest member of his ragtag family. Gray had asked if he could have a little vacation to go to Skyrim. He didn't know why but he could see the fire in his eyes and sense the need coming off Gray in waves.

He was never one to deny his children anything unless it was to stop them from doing things they shouldn't. And the air about Gray told him he should let Gray go. But he had to ask.

"Why do you want to go Gray?"

"Everything has been happening so quickly that I got swept up into the whirlwind of it all. There are some things I have to do in Skyrim. I need to tell my mother's sister what happened to her. And I've got something coming up and would like to be with a friend who knows how to deal with it. Please, it would fill me with so much joy to be allowed to go for a while."

Gray was full of purpose and his stance firm. How could Makarov say no? Who was he to deny this child the thing he so desired. So he jumped off his chair and walked in front of Gray. He held his hands and gave him a sweet smile and nodded his head. Gray smiled and thanked him.

But when Gray opened the door that leads to the office three bodies fell to the ground and two exceeds floated trying to muffle their giggles behind paws. Erza rose from the dog-piled group first and cleared her throat.

"It's nice to know that you are allowed to go to Skyrim. I wish you safe travels and . . ."

She was stopped when Natsu jumped up onto his feet a big grin on his face and he grabbed Gray nuzzling his cheek purring. Gray gave a closed mouth smile and rubbed against Natsu as well. Erza had a grimace on her pretty face but Gray spoke up.

"I hope all of you pack enough for a few months."

Lucy was the one to scream out the 'WHAT' on her and Erza's mind. Gray just nodded and turned to Eclipse. He was to busy purring at Natsu's affections to speak.

Eclipse happily ceased her giggles and spoke.

"What Gray means is that he wants you to come with him. Don't you want to see Skyrim? It might not be as advanced as Fiore but it is a beautiful place. Straight out of a storybook."

Lucy grinned at the prospect of going on a vacation/adventure to a new place. Erza was smiling she wanted to see how all the people of Skyrim functioned without all their technology.

So they all went to pack their bags and meet at a boat that would take them to the province filled with dragons.

The boat rocked on the strong waves of the sea. It was one of the only boats that seemed to come from another time. The further they went out the more ice filled the vast expanse of view.

Gray gave a small smile and breathed the cold salty air. When he looked off in the distance a very faint line could be seen on the horizon.

"Tamriel."

He breathed the name out softly and fondness filled his voice. It was a land completely untouched by time. There were no vehicles and no pollution clouding the skies.

It was breathtakingly beautiful seeing it again. Gray leaned against the railing and listened to the more modern people of Fiorie worry about the boats structural integrity.

But he knew this boat was made for the harsh icy oceans, being battered on all sides by storm winds, and crashing waves. It was strong and simple just like the people who built it.

The smell of firewood and smoked fish filled his nose as Natsu drew close. He wrapped his arm around Gray and watched the approaching land as well. Mostly with a look of relief to finally get off in his words.

"This floating death trap."

Gray looed to Natsu and saw Lucy, Erza and the exceeds as well wanting to see the new old land before them. As they looked out Gray spoke.

"Now before we land you all need to know some basic information about Skyrim."

His tone was soft but held a weight that spoke about no room that said this was to be ignored. The group listened to his voice and placed their eyes on him. When Gray was sure he had their undivided attention he spoke never taking his eyes off the land just leagues away.

"First, Skyrim isn't modern. There're no cars or trains. Just horses, carriages, and your own two feet to get you from place to place.

The clothes are very different. So to avoid drawing any unwanted attention we're going to have to wrap ourselves in cloaks till we get to my friend's closest house.

Skyrim's currency is gold coins called septims."

Gray pulled out a small pouch that jingled. He reached inside and pulled out a small glittering yellow coin. On one side was the profile of a man and the other side was a dragon-like engraving. He placed the coin back into the pouched. The coin or septim clinked as it made contact with the rest and Gray closed the pouch.

"Now before you get any ideas septims are worth the same amount as one jewel in Fiorie. And most of the locals here don't trust outsiders much less magic. So until we have clothes that will allow us to fit in we'll be wearing cloaks and try to refrain from using magic as well."

Gray turned back to the coastline and looked towards the approaching town he knew was there. It was his favorite hold in Skyrim. The port city of Dawnstar. Just the thought of all snow under his feet and the smell of the iron and quicksilver smelting brought back some fond memories.

The sun set and the night came. But as the moon rose everyone on the boat gasped in awe. The two moons he knew showed in the sky as the ribbons of blue light filled the star filled sky.

Just the sight of the ribbons started to make Gray feel anxious. It was nearing winter or frostfall in Skyrim. Which also meant he was nearing his time in heat. He looked at Natsu staring at the sky filled with more stars than one could count and the two moons that always filled the sky but could only ever be seen in Tamrial.

Gray sighed he knew that even if Natsu mated him during his heat they wouldn't be completely bonded till Natsu went into rut during the summer or Heartfire. After that their cycles would sync and have them at the same time during fall or last seed.

It was going to be a painful time for him knowing that he could easily be mated to a dragonslayer before Natsu went into rut if their rut was before Natsu's. But he would do everything in his power to not let that happen. He made his choice and he would stick with it.

The sun rose and they were docking. Gray and everyone in his group wrapped themselves in cloaks and stepped off the boat. They looked at everyone in the town. They were all working and guards patrolled the cobble streets.

The walked the street and out of the quaint little village to follow Gray to the house of his friend. Along the way Gray started to explain so more details.

"Since Skyrim is more of a wilderness like place you have to be careful of many dangers. What you'll find on the road are mostly animals such as bears, wolves, and sabrecats. But while we're in the snowy region of Skyrim we'll also find Ice Wraiths.

Ice Wraiths are basically living ice monsters that have a serpentine shaped body. But don't underestimate them. They may seem small but they can sure pack a punch with how they attack. Not to mention that they are fucking hard to see."

They walked the path of the road for what felt like hours till they heard the sound of thumping foot steps. Up ahead was very large man holding a club. As they got closer Gray started to veer away from him as the others were about to ask him Gary already spoke.

"Don't go near him. That's a giant. They are generally peaceful that is unless you get too close or you mess with their mammoths. So stay away from them. But with one being so close it just means we're close to Endoura's house here."

The continued past the giant camp that Gray said was called Blizzard Rest they saw a decent sized house. Gray just smiled fondly at it and started to walk closer everyone else follow ready for the adventure this place could bring.

(A/N : So here is the start of the arc I made called the Skyrim arc. So I hope I did a good job on this. And the reason I haven't been updating is because I have major projects due in my classes that require a lot of research. I've also (did) been watch (watching) a ton of lore video on YouTube as well. Most I've been watching CamelWorks and Fudgemuppet. They are awesome. And I've also been playing Skyrim to help me out. But I will say this first and foremost my education is my top priority. During the summer I will be focusing on this more don't worry. But for now I will try to have at least one update per month. But again don't get your hopes up to much. And here's the low down. Gray is going to get pregnant with twins and he'll be wearing a tux for his wedding. And with the way I wrote this will be at the very least 3 lemons but they will be spaced out and I will be leaving warning so that everyone knows when they happen. But suffice to say there will be one in this arc. ; ) So I'll try to upload once a month and I hope you enjoyed this chapter. So enjoy the hunt.)