Chapter 43: A Party to Remember

A few hours pass after war between the Empire and the Revolutionary Arm lead by Najenda along with the Night Raid assassins. Leone returns to the group along with the two Hungry Wolf Knights Cosmos and Kamika the three chicks inform their friends of Minister's death. Upon learning about the other gateway that leads to another world. What kind of world that leads to is a mystery at least for now.

Wave managed to return safely to Kurome and informed her and Bols about the Empire's fall and Esdeath's fate including what happened to her body. After that Wave along with his comrades decided to return to the Empire. Bols' is reunited with his family and decided to join in the party.

Susanoo, Minerva, Bols, and Freed were in charge of cooking the food. Fireworks were heard in the sky, people were drinking their boozes including Leone who was drinking. "Man, this is good stuff."

Natsu and Akame were having their eating contest but they kept eating. "This is good!" Akame giggled excitedly. "Yes, I intend to keep eating until one us gets sick." Kurome then decided to join in. "I will join this but only because my sister is!"

Mira giggled at the two sisters. "It's great to see those two are acting nice normal sister should be." Lisanna agreed. "Yeah." Elfman started to get teary eyed again. "Again sisterly love is so manly!"

Lyon was doing some performances with his magic creating ice birds as rebel soldiers were left in awe. "So cool!" The other ice wizard smirked. "Yes, my magic is more just cool, its awesome!"

Gray was eating some chicken wings as Juvia approached him. "Gray, my darling, its my dress I wore at the party after our battle against the Dragons." Gray just stared at her looking a bit annoyed. "Nothing changes about you."

Wave was arm wrestling with Gajeel, in the end Gajeel won as Wave was sent doing onto the floor. "My, you really got iron arm." The former Jaeger hissed in pain.

The Iron Dragon Slayer smirked. "Actually there is Iron in my soul." Lily offered to help the soldier by lending his hand. "That's happens when you face Gajeel, but just back on your feet." Wave smiled in response. "Thanks, I want to know more about your world, you mentioned that you were soldier as well." Lily crossed his arms and smiled. "Yes, I was a soldier and I used to be one for a world called Edolas." Wave was suddenly interested in this. "I see, tell more about this world."

Laxus was eating chicken wings. "This ain't bad." Evergreen fixed her glasses. "The food is great, the party is quite lively."

Bickslow laughed with his mouth open and tongue sticking out. "Yes, my babies are enjoying the party!"

"Enjoying, enjoying!" The soul creatures chanted.

Wendy was eating some chicken salad. "Yum, so good." Kagura then wiped the young dragon slayer's mouth with a napkin. "Come on, eat properly."

Erza was a curious on what Kagura was doing. "Excuse me, but why Kagura wiping your mouth like that?" Wendy was bit nervous. "She's just trying to be kind."

Kagura cleared her throat. "Yes, but I won't let my little sister eat like a slob." Erza was stunned at this. "Little...sister?"

Carla giggled. "Somethings never change."

Lucy was starting to put a show. "Open Gate of the Harp Constellation: Lyra!" A young girl with a large harp appeared. "Whoa, Lucy, I haven't seen you awhile!" She noticed the crowd of people. "Oh, this audience is so bigger than the other in that play!"

Lucy just giggled. "Don't be nervous, you'll blow them away!" Everyone turned to see the Celestial Spirit who began to play her harp and had her eyes closed. "I shall sing a song about that's sure to wish those for a bright future and even though we lost some friends, they shall live on in our hearts.

Music was heard when Lyra began to pluck the strings with her fingers.

"I got to meet a lot of people, those people became my friends and stood by my side. Even though during those times my friends and I went through many dark times. You and I stand strong and kept moving forward to keep fighting. However those friends were gone leaving me lost and alone. On the way I made new friends that were good and stood by my side no matter what. I shared a lot of good times with my new friends. Then some of them lost their lives making things get so dark for me again. I struggled to keep fighting but then there were others that believed in me. That turned the darker days into light and that gave me another day to move forward then to help others that were still close to me. I know that the friends I lost are no longer with me but I shall treasure them in my heart and memories. In the future the days might turn gray and gloomy clouds can make me get teary eyed but as long as I can remember those that made me feel happy and strong I can keep on hoping. The friends that are still with me will always be by my side and I shall stand by their side forever and always no matter where we are."

Kurome felt something inside get warm as images of Natala and those she worked with before the Jaegers as tears started to form in her eyes even Run's image went through her head and a small smile appeared on her face. "Damn, those idiot wizards are making me soft, maybe."

Wave smiled at this and felt the warmth inside him as Run's image went through his mind, he won't forget for what Run fought for and how he cared for children. Even though he was gone he will always remember his friend and he still have his girlfriend Kurome. He had his friend Bols along with his family as he took Kurome's hand into his. The two smiled at each other. "Run, if you're watching us, then this Empire shall be a peaceful one just like you wanted."

Bols stood by his wife's side and their daughter took both her parents hands.

Tatsumi felt the same warmth as he remembered Ieyasu and Sayo, the times he had with them when they died he was heartbroken including what happened to Sheele and Bulat, but he smiled knowing that they will always be in his heart. He then felt Mine's hand take his who was feeling the same that her boyfriend was feeling. Both teen smiled at each other.

Akame remembered those she used to work but mostly those she lost like Sheele and Bulat but was able to move on. Even though things got got rough between her and Kurome. Those still with her were able to make things right between her and her sister including the man that wanted her and Kurome to stop their fighting. She started to smile with tears of happiness.

Najenda remembered those that they worked with before leaving the Empire. It was painful she had to fight one of them which was a walking corpse being used by Kurome. She will always remember his kindness and even when he offered to take her out for a drink. She had a small smile.

Chelsea was smiling with tears in her eyes remembering her former teammates. Even though they were gone she will always remember them in her heart.

Everyone cheered with applause for Lyra who smiled in return and giggled cutely.

Gajeel decided to sing and was in his musician uniform while holding his guitar. "I shall sing next!" As he did some of the people were left in awe.

Natsu was getting annoyed. "Hey, get off the stage!" Hearing that made the Iron Dragon Slayer irritated which he threw his guitar at the pinkette boy's face striking a nerve.

The two started to wrestle roughly and both had anime veins while shouting and arguing.

Laxus chuckled. "Something never change."

Lucy face palmed. "Still haven't grown up much have they."

Levy giggled with sweatdrop. "That's for sure."

Gray took of his shirt. "A pointless brawl, let's do this!" He got into the fight too.

Erza then got annoyed as the fighting continued a bowl of soup was thrown into her face making her lose her cool. "Alright, then-" She kicked through the fight with her foot. "I shall teach you all pipe down!"

The Extase user sweatdropped. "Do they always do this?" The Belvaac user downed another mug of alcohol. "Guess even wizards like them can have a fight with each other."

Monica giggled. "They're funny."

Kelly sweatdropped a bit. "Yeah, but they're childish."

Wave couldn't but laugh. "So Fairy Tail is lively as I can see." He began to understand a bit about Earthland. "Those wizards know how to party, but they can be loud too, but that's how they are I suppose."

Kurome was a bit annoyed. "Do they have to be such a pain." Akame put her hand on her sister's shoulder. "That's how those wizards are, especially Fairy Tail."

The next morning everyone was asleep almost everyone.

Night Raid, the three former Jaegers and Najenda the former general of the Empire were already awake.

Mine yawned from the activates earlier. "Man, that was party." Tatsumi stretches out his arms. "No kidding, I feel like the party going on and on for years."

Lubbock had a question since the war was over. "Yes, but for now, what is there to do next that this is over?"

Najenda had her answer already. "For this point forward, Night Raid is disbanded, I also decided to return to the Empire as general, Lub, I would like for you to stay by my side like you did back in our empire days." Lubbock's face was all smiling in a dreamy expression. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

Tatsumi had his answer as he bowed knelt down on his knee. "Mine, I want you marry me." The pinkette sniper girl was so astonished and squealed in excitement. "I accept."

Everyone of the group smiled at the two lovebirds.

Wave had his answer. "I shall train myself to become stronger." Kurome smiled as she took her lover's arm. "I shall accompany you." Her boyfriend smiled in return.

Bols had his answer too. "I shall continue my work as a cook in the Empire." His wife stood by his side. "I shall stay in the Capital with our daughter." The little girl giggled. "Daddy, mommy, I want to help out anyway I can!"

That only left three girls to know give their answer which Tatsumi decided to ask. "Big sis, what is your decision?" The blonde gave it some thought then an idea came to her mind after awhile she explained leaving the gang in surprise.

"Big sis, you're really gonna-"

Leone gave off a big smile. "Hell yeah, I mean I don't have anything else to do here, I figure I should give it a shot." Akame thought of this too and smiled a little. "In that case I shall go as well." Kurome couldn't believe what her sister just said. "Sister, why, we just reconciled and left on good terms..." The younger girl stopped as her sister placed her hands on her shoulders. "Kurome, you have Wave with you, I don't have any luxury to return to the Empire, but you can make a new start." She turned to face her sister's lover. "Wave, you said that you would take care of my sister, so please look after her while I'm away."

Wave was a bit unsure about this but he knew that he had to keep word. "Yes, I still intend to take of Kurome, so I will keep my word as a man of the sea."

Chelsea then got up from her seat which got everyone to look at her. "I suppose I'll tag along too." The others expect for Akame and Leone jumped in surprise.

Tatsumi was stunned. "You're serious?" Mine had to agree. "Do you realize what kind of craziness you're saying!?"

Chelsea giggled a little. "Yes, but my job to change this world is done, therefore I have no reason to stay here, so I'll go Akame and Leone."

Leone giggled with her eyes closed. "Hear that Fairy Tail, we shall join your guild, I can't wait to see what your friends guilds are like too!"

End of chapter.