A/N Thanks for your reviews and support.

Sly the gratsulover117: Thanks for your review my friend. Yes Gray's life force is low. Far too low. As for forgiveness well you will have to wait and see.

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Marvolo's POV

Watching the fight between the two wizards was interesting. Most wizards in this world would have dueled with their magic. Those two had no quarrels about fighting with their fists.

Some of the members that had come through the portal had tried to stop them. Only to be stopped by the red haired woman. She was watching the fight with an intense gaze.

The blond girl said," We need to stop them. This isn't the time to be fighting."

The scarlet haired woman shook her head as she said," They aren't just fighting. During our time in Fairy Tail every member is watched. Watched to see who they are closest to. If or when they decide to leave the guild that person will perform the Fairy Tail farewell ceremony. Every ceremony is different. Given that Natsu and Gray were close it is only fitting for him to do the ceremony. In their traditional way of course."

"If you are leaving Fairy Tail you must swear to follow these three rules. Rule one you must never ever share any sensitive information about Fairy Tail for as long as you live!"

That pink haired boy was something else. He reminded Marvolo of a dragon with the way he attacked. Gray wasn't holding back either. He was attacking with everything he had.

Gray said suddenly," Rule two! You must never contact any client you may have worked with the guild for your own personal gain."

They both skidded away from each other. Natsu was the one who started this time," Rule three. Though our paths must stray. You must live your life like each day will be your last."

Gray said his gaze softening a smile forming," Never forget your friends. You must cherish them for as long as you live."

They went at each other one last time. Twin blows hit. Natsu's landed across Gray's left cheek. Gray's landed on Natsu's right cheek. Both of them went flying. Landing hard on the grass.

That was certainly different from any kind of farewell ceremony he had ever seen. By the fond look in the red head's eyes it was typical of the two of them. When she turned to everyone else they hardened again. Particularly when they landed on the blue haired man. There was something between them. That much was obvious. The question was what?

His gaze turned to the two boys picking themselves up off the grass. Part of him had been surprised when Gray had said he wasn't returning with the Fairy Tail wizards. He would have thought the boy would have jumped at the chance to return home. Another part knew that there was more to this story.

She asked her voice hard," Are you coming back with us, Jellal?"

Jellal replied with a shake of his head," No. If this man doesn't mind I think I could do more good here."

Marvolo nodded as he said," That should be fine. We already have Mr. Fullbuster. One more won't make a difference."

Even as he said it he knew that their lives had changed. Changed with the appearance of a black haired boy. One who tried to hide the hauntedness in his eyes. There was more to his arrival than what he had told. It had to do with this forgiveness that he and the orange haired boy spoke of. From what it sounded it like they had both done something precievably unforgivable. With any luck he and Benjamin could change the youngers perception.

Gray's POV

His time was running short. He had used too much of his life force in that fight. Then continued to fight with Natsu on almost empty. Guilt knawed at him for not telling his friends that they would never see each other again. At one point he opened his mouth to say goodbye but nothing came out. Only able to watch in sadness as they one by one entered the portal. Loke was the last to go with a knowing look in his eyes. One that begged him to find someone to forgive him for what he had done. Instead he smiled sadly and lifted a hand in goodbye. Loke's eyes watered but he too lifted his hand. Fairy Tail members only said goodbye when they were going to die after all.

Turning to the onlookers he knew there was one more thing he had to do. One more thing before he disappeared. He took the life of a Celestrial wizard. With the last bit of his life force he would give another the ability of a Celestrial wizard.

Unsteadily he made his way to the others. Benjamin stood with a gentle smile. One he didn't deserve even after he helped save their world. That man had taken him in. Given him a friend and confidant.

Once he was close enough to touch the man he asked," Ben do you trust me?"

For a moment the man stood there with a dumbfounded look. In that moment he thought the trust was only one way. It almost made him rethink his plan.

Then the man said with confidence that made Gray want to smile," I do, Gray. You have never given me a reason not to. On top of that you saved us all."

That was all he needed to know. With a determined look he remembered how to make a necromancer into a Celestrial wizard. While it was taught to every spirit it was rarely used. Only a handful of spirits willingly spent time in the human worlds.

Closing his eyes he focused one last time on his magic. As he grapsed it his resolve strengthened. While this wouldn't earn him forgiveness it would set things to rights.

Placing his hand on the man's chest he focused. Searching till he found the man's core. It was dark as was expected for one who was a necromancer. At the same time it was powerful. He had chosen well it seemed.

Taking a deep breath to settle his anxiety he began," I am Lupus of the Wolf Celestrial gate," There was a sharp intake of breath that he ignored," I bind thee to the Celestrial world. By doing so I give thee the powerful over Celestrial spirits to call upon as allies. I gift this upon thee."

Their magics intertwined fulfilling his command. Opening new pathways for the man and his line. The Nott family would have the potential to be Celestrial wizards from now on. There was one more gift that he needed to give though. One that would not end with his passing.

Pulling the key hanging from a silver chain over his head he held it up. The Wolf Gate key. An extremely rare sight for Celestrial wizard and spirit alike. Few had ever seen it. In the world of Earthland it had passed into nothing but legend. A forgotten tome to a brutal past.

The next in line could prove what he was unable to. That darkness didn't mean evil. With the help of Ben they would live a better life. Hopefully they would also meet Fairy Tail. That was an experience he would never regret.

He dropped the necklace over the top of Ben's head. The key now lay heavily over Ben's heart.

Steeling himself for one last bit of magic he proclaimed for magic and those watching," As my final act as Lupus Gate of the Wolf I freely give my key to Benjamin Nott. Head of the Nott family. From this point on he is a friend to the Gate of the Wolf."

A golden light entwined around them. Magically binding the Gate to the man and his line. When the light faded he collapsed. Last of his strength was draining from him. This was it. This was where he would disappear forever.

Ben asked bending down next to him panic evident in his eyes," Gray what's happening?"

It was Marvolo who answered," He's dying. Isn't that right, Mr. Fullbuster?"

A choked out a laugh. Of course Marvolo had figured it out. That man was smart. Much smarter than he gave him credit for.

He smiled sadly as he said," In fact I am. How long have you known?"

"Some thing was suspicious about your arrival the entire time. Dying explained a lot. Though it doesn't explain how you are dying."

Gray sighed as he looked up at the stars. So the man's suspicions never faded. At least he wasn't a fool.

So he answered honestly wincing as his body began to fade more heavily this time," I committed at terrible sin. One that broke Celestrial law. This is the price I pay. My life force draining out of me. If I had avoided using magic I could have lived for a year or so. My high use of magic and this battle drained what I had."

He stopped before he went even further. He didn't want Benjamin to feel any guilt. The man had done so much for him. It had been his choice to use the very last of it to give the man his gift.

Benjamin said angrily," Damn it Gray. You can't die. Not for a mistake!"

Gray couldn't reply as a sharp pain went through him. His body almost completely faded that time.

Pushing through the pain he said," I'm sorry, Ben. This is goodbye. Thank you for your friendship. I'm so glad I got to meet you."

Ben's warm brown eyes widened. Realizing that Gray was giving up the man wrapped his arms around the black haired young man. Hugs were not a regular thing even in Fairy Tail. It took him a long moment to realize it was a hug. Ben was pushing his magic into him. Instinctively trying to force a contract.

The man growled," Open Gate of the Wolf! I send thee back to the spirit world."

He almost wanted to smile at the man's actions. If Gray hadn't been banned from ever returning it might have worked. Since he had though. It would never work. He wasn't favored like Loke. The spirit king hated him because he was the darkness. If he had been a neutral spirit he might have been forgiven.

Gently trying to disentangle himself from the man he said," Stop. Ben there is nothing you can do. Nothing can save me from my fate."

Which was technically true. At the same time it was a lie. If there was someone who understood what he had done and forgave him. Then maybe. Just maybe the Spirit King would forgive him as he forgave Loke.

The magic didn't allow him to pass. It didn't even partially open a gate. Ben was powerful. Not powerful enough to open his gate that was blocked.

Marvolo asked bending down next to them," You won't be able to force his gate open like that, Ben. What did you do that was so forbidden, boy?"

Gray's eyes widened then went sad at the question. Whispering softly he replied," I killed a Celestrial wizard. He had been abusing another Celestrial Spirit. I couldn't stand by and watch her get hurt. She was Loke's friend. We fought and I ended up kicking him over the side of a cliff. It was an accident but one that had dire consqueneces. Since then I have been banned from the Celestrial world. Unable to replenish my life force. Here I will die because of that mistake."

A strange look crossed both men's face. Ben asked," Do you think we have enough combined power?"

Combined? They were going to continue? Why?

Instead of answering Marvolo placed his hand on his abdomen. Right on his almost drained core. The power that coursed through both men was incredible.

He tried to push them away but Ben stopped him growling," Stop it. You can't die! Whoever decided that you were guilty is wrong!"

The rising magical power exploded. Knocking the three of them apart. Off to the side he saw a few of Marvolo's men try to move toward them. Only to stop. It was as if they were frozen in time.

Gray's eyes widened in realization. He swung around to see magic swirling. A familiar form began to appear.

He said surprised," That's the Celestrial Spirit King!"

The elder spirit glared at him for a moment. Then turned his gaze assessingly on the two men. Marvolo and Ben both stood proud. Their gazes never wavering.

Spirit King said in his low baritone voice," As you well know, Lupus Celestrial wizards and spirits must obey Celestrial law. Taking the life of a key holder is forbidden under any circumstance."

Part of Gray wanted to snarl. Yet you forgave Leo the Lion. Then again Leo hadn't actually killed her with his own hands. Unlike himself.

He bowed his head ashamed. What was said next made it shoot back up again.

"What happened was an accident. You can't fault him for protecting both himself and a fellow spirit."

Marvolo... the man's red eyes glared fiercely at the spirit. It surprised Gray how much the man cared. Outside of Fairy Tail no one cared that much before. It felt nice that someone would play advocate for him. Even if it was all for naught.

King said," No matter his circumstances he broke the law. As such he is being punished. If one broke the law in your world. Would they be punished?"

Ben growled," Not by death. He is just a child! Some of us apparently know what forgiveness is more than others!"

For a moment the king only blinked. Taking in the fierce words of protection from men who barely knew him.

Once more the king tried to change their perception," He is the darkness. As Leo the Lion is the light. You still wish him to be around knowing this?"

Marvolo answered forcefully," Dark doesn't mean evil. It is the intent in which you do things that makes you good or evil. So no I don't have a problem with him staying in my world."

"You forgive him knowing his crime and what it entails."

Both men looked at each other and without missing a beat they declared," We do."

The dark gaze was then turned to him. Anger was in it but also a sense of acceptance. Almost like the king knew this was going to happen.

The king said with an agitated sigh," Then as promised when I exonerated Leo the Lion with these men's forgiveness. You, Lupus the Wolf, are hereby granted return passage to the Celestrial World."

What? He honestly thought the king had agreed to that to placate the other spirit. Honestly didn't believe that should he have found forgiveness that he would be allowed back.

A wave of magic went through him. Opening the gate. It was not enough to force him to return. At least not until he said goodbye. It was enough to allow access to the world.

The look in the kings eyes said that while he was allowed back. He was far from forgiven in the elder's eyes. Likely the only reason he was being allowed back was the friendship between the king and Loke.

When the other spirit was gone he turned to the two men. He owed them his life. A debt that would not be forgotten.

He said honestly," Thank you both. I owe you my life. Ben my key is still yours. No doubt other spirits will be dropping in to check on this world. Especially with a new Celestrial wizard about. Thank you both. Ill be back once my life force replenishes."

With that he faded into a golden light. Returning to the Celestrial world.

A/N Thank you for all your support throughout this fic. This is the end of it but there will likely be a sequel sometime down the road. I had a lot of fun writing this and hope you enjoyed reading it.