Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail

Three months after Hisui's extended stay at Magnolia, she was currently making plans to improve the slum area. The multiple grand openings of schools were a good enough signal to Hisui to start making use of sudden increase in manpower. Looking to her left however, Karie just delivered papers that requires her attention. Sighing, Hisui pulled down the top piece of paper and glanced at it.

"Karie, this is the third copy delivered to me."

"I don't have time to look through all the documents delivered to us. Out of interest, what is that?"

"It's asking for a grant on research, for magic tools."

"That sounds like a good plan, why didn't you approve it?"

"Because the seal is fake." Hisui pointed to the imprint on the bottom of the paper. "Someone is pretending to be a part of the research group. Look, you can't feel any magic coming from the seal, the print is accurate however."

"That sounds like a pain."

"It doesn't begin to describe it, I was hoping that this person would stop, if this continues, I may just send a request to Fairy Tail to have this person tracked. This person is liable for punishment after all. If only everyone is honest, then I can do work when I'm sleepy."

"I say it's a good thing, anything that forces you to rest is good, whether the original intent is malicious or not."

"That is the silver lin—" An announcement cut Hisui off. "Gildarts Shift? I heard about it, I wonder what's it—" A magnitude shook the entire city, papers fell, and books plummeted. Karie instantly pulled Hisui away from her desk and watched her towers collapse.

"Are you hurt?"

"I'm fine, surely there's a better solution for when Gildarts-san returns?" Hisui said, looking out her window to see a man carry a bag twice as big as himself over his shoulders.

"How about we clean the room up first?" Even the worst of liars could claim that a storm blew over and everyone would believe it, the blue carpet was replaced with files, paper and books. A destroyed cup laid besides some snacks, staining documents with water and grease. Those were the ones that Hisui salvaged first after hearing Karie's suggestion.

"The ink is ruined…I have to write it again."

"A small price to pay to learn a lesson." Karie said, picking up the porcelain shards and cookie crumbles.

"Even so, it takes time." Hisui sighed and threw the unusable documents in the bin. "Let clean this up quickly, I need to get back to work."

"Not yet, we need to wait for the city to return to normal, no point in cleaning it up if it's going to happen again."

"Fairy Tail wizards are tricky to deal with…a lot of fun to be around but," Hisui looked at her surroundings, grimacing at the thought of cleaning and sorting out the mess. "I wish the side-effects aren't as severe."

Hisui and Karie was taking a break in a newly-tidied office, enjoying tea. The couch gave way without much resistance and Hisui sighed in bliss.

"Has it really been a year since I came here? I feel like everything went by so fast." Hisui set down her cup on a coffee table.

"To be honest, I find it hard to believe it as well."

"After this, shall we give Fairy Tail a visit?"

"W—well how about we look at the schools? I'm sure there's many people that wants to give their gratitude."

"I suppose, I am curious at the opening. It's decided, let's go visit the schools, how many students do you think are attending the school for wizards?"

"Don't you have data on that?"

"I don't have time to gloss over something like that when I'm working and looking into documents when I'm resting makes me feel like I'm not on a break."

"In that case, I guess that there will be more students compared to other magic schools, some role models live in this city."

"The fact that those destructive people are role models gives me nightmares at times."

"Even with Natsu's gift?"

"I'm joking, I haven't had a nightmare since it bloomed, not that I have many nightmares to begin with. I am surprised that the flower hasn't wilted yet." Hisui finished her cup of tea, telling Karie to the same. "Let's go."

"That's because you didn't have any nightmares," Karie opened the door for Hisui. "for each petal, it takes away one nightmare."

"What happens after all petals are gone then?"

"I can't say for certain, not many people are unfortunate enough to be haunted by so many nightmares. However, I hear it bears fruit if it completely wilts."

"That's a troublesome way of reproducing."

It was like a festival, only more concentrated as school were celebrating their grand opening. Walking near one of those schools, Hisui saw pillars of balloons proudly presenting the new building, similar to the ones she visited beforehand. She noted that each school had their own style of celebrating, some added streamers for appealing to children, a few rolled out a red carpet leading to a magnificent school building. Nearing the gate, a wall of people stood behind a long strip of red ribbon, with one person holding a huge scissors. Making her way through the crowd of people, Hisui was listening to the speech when the man holding the scissors noticed her.

"Of course, this school wouldn't exist if it wasn't for Hisui-sama. Though many of you may not know, she worked a great deal into organising this. Just as an example, along with two experienced teachers, Hisui interviewed every single teacher to make sure they were qualified for the position. And on this joyous day, I can't believe that Hisui-sama is standing here. Would it be possible for you to come up and allow us to show our gratitude?" Hisui handed the gifts she received from her previous visits to Karie and walked up with a brilliant smile. Applauses rang down the streets, dying down once Hisui arrived the top of the steps.

"It's enough for me to know you'll be in charge of guiding the future generation, I didn't do anything worth thanking."

"Then can you cut the ribbon?"

"That wouldn't be fair to the other schools I visited."

"I expected as much." The man presented a paper bag to Hisui. "Please at least take this."

"Thank You." Walking back down, Hisui was given another round of applause. Meeting the smiling faces of parents with a small wave. "Karie, I believe that's the last one?"

"Yes."

"Then let's go to Fairy Tail."

"We need to put these gifts back home first."

"I suppose, let's open them while we're at it." Hisui started to walk back to Fairy Hills, missing the relieved look from Karie, along with her line of sight pointing the tip of the Fairy Tail building.

"The food we can share with the others," Hisui sorted her gifts into two piles, splitting her bed. "however, the pens, cups and these other things, I can't use them all."

"It's the thought that matters."

"While that may be true, I feel bad if I don't end up using them." Hisui commented, picking up four bookmarks and examining them.

"How about we use them a decoration? After all, your room could use some work. I can't believe that my room is more luxurious than yours, it should be the other way around." Karie gestured to the barren room that hasn't seen change since Hisui moved in. The only thing that has changed was the Moondew was moved to a bigger pot but still sitting on the window sill. "At least purchase a wardrobe, putting your clothes into a briefcase isn't terribly efficient."

"But I quite like it here, its spacious, and it make cleaning much easier. Besides, I do have a wardrobe." Hisui pointed to her night stand.

"Hisui, I can only put underwear and casual clothing in there. I can't put the dresses in due to lack of space."

"I'll get one later then, let's have some fun with Lisanna and the others!"

"We can't, we're almost out of ingredient to cook with."

"No it isn't, I just checked it when you was using the washroom."

"That shouldn't be…"

"It's not like you to forget things like that. Also, you've been leading me away from Fairy Tail for a while now. When I was done with one school, you suggested that I visit all of them for the sake of being fair." Hisui stood up from her bed and walked close to her retreating maid. "What are you hiding?"

"Y—you're thinking too much."

"You know I don't like liars, I can still forgive you if you tell me right now."

"Do I really have to?"

"Yes." Facing Hisui's stern face, Karie sighed in surrender.

"I guess it's best to show you, come on, hopefully I did a good enough job."

"What are you talking about?"

"You'll see when see when we get there."

The quiet path to Fairy Tail proved to be a nuisance for Karie, with little wind and a full white blanket covering the sun lend itself for relaxing walk—if Hisui wasn't trying to probe Karie for information. Direct at the start.

"Why were you hiding things from me? It isn't anything serious is it?"

"Of course not."

Seeing that those questions were doing anything, Hisui changed to a subtle approach.

"Do you think I can eat some of Mira's treats again?"

"Why don't you ask her yourself?"

"You're being stubborn, just tell me already."

"I told you to wait, we're almost there." Karie pointed to the guild mark that was enlarging as they got close.

"We would've been there by now if you weren't walking so slowly."

"I thought that the time in the palace taught you patience, why are you being so restless?" Karie stopped at the guild door.

"You would be too if someone close to you is playing dumb and keeps you in the dark."

"Are you going to open the door or shall I do it?" Abandoning her next question, Hisui pushed the door open briskly. Her green eyes said nothing but shock seeing the colourful streamers and balloons decorating the guild hall. Guild members sporting happy faces pulled party poppers the instant Hisui opened the door, showering her with confetti and paper strips, one distinct bang came from behind Hisui. Even Hisui's nose wasn't spared, the food on the tables combined to an amalgamation of colour that teased her stomach. Perhaps most impacting and confusing of all was 'Happy Anniversary' that everyone shouted.

"What's…this?" Hisui leaked out. She then felt two hands push her to the group of people.

"They're celebrating your one year in being a mayor." Karie provided, smiling proudly. "It was hard to keep this under wraps you know."

"Exactly!" Lisanna pulled Hisui's wrist. "We had to ask Karie to stall for time."

"Why are you doing all this for me? It's not really worth celebrating."

"Don't go saying something so harsh." Natsu barged his way to the front. "We're celebrating a year of our friendship, don't take it so lightly." He finished by showing his smile that Hisui has come to enjoy seeing—the positivity and innocence that it always warms her heart.

"Sorry…"

"Why are you being so stiff? It's a party for you, you know? Have fun, the others already started." Hisui looked around the hall, the rowdiness of the guild appeared to have doubled with mug smashing against each other like deer in a fight, tables subjected to slamming. Slowly, the large piles of food were shrinking.

"Natsu's right, you need to enjoy yourself! Lisanna pulled Hisui to the food table. "The meatballs are made by me, have a try!" She said, handing Hisui a plate and a fork. Hisui did as told and put a speared meatball into her mouth.

"This is good!"

"Right? I'm really proud of it!"

"Lisanna! Don't hog Hisui to yourself!" Levy ran over and pulled on Lisanna's sleeve, minor annoyance shown on her face.

"Sorry! I was too excited."

"Hisui, follow me for a sec." Levy made a beckoning motion before diving into the mass of people.

"What is it?" Hisui manoeuvred through groups of people to find a stack of presents. "This is?"

"Presents from us! We're grateful for what you've done for the city and, it's to celebrate your year stay, originally you weren't meant to stay that long right?"

"Yes."

"Then think of this like a good-luck charm for you to stay as long as you want!"

"Thank You…I really don't know what to say."

"Open them first."

"Levy, there's too many!"

"By the way, the blue one with yellow stars is mine."

"Listen!"

Before Hisui knew it, night called the crickets and owls; most people were sleeping in awkward positions thanks to alcohol. Karie was cleaning up the stains with Erza, Mirajane and Elfman tried telling members to return home. Hisui sitting outside, looking at the moon—escaping from the smell of alcohol.

"So that's where you were." Natsu sat next to Hisui.

"Don't act surprised, you can tell where I am with your nose."

"Not with the guild smelling like booze."

"I'll keep that in mind then."

"Did you have fun?" Hisui smiled at Natsu's question.

"Isn't that obvious?"

"Good."

"Whose idea was it? To hold a party like that?"

"Mine. I was planning to do it after you were allowed to stay but, I overheard Lucy saying that it's almost a year since you've came, so I waited."

"I didn't expect you could use that brain of yours to plan something."

"Hey!"

"Thank You, it means a lot to me."

"Oh yeah, I haven't given you a present." Natsu dug in his pockets.

"It's fine, your wishes are enough for me."

"Here you go." Natsu held out a barrette. A three medal leaves with gold as the stalk. The leaves were made of a green gemstone—much darker than Hisui's hair—but still manages to make use of the moonlight, creating a shimmer that danced as it rolled in Natsu's hand. He leaned forward, close enough for Hisui to feel Natsu's unnatural body heat projecting her with comfort.

Hisui's heart beat became hammering and she found it harder to breathe. She felt her hair loosening by as Natsu reaches behind Hisui's ear, skimming it as his thumb went pass. Another hand lightly held the green locks hair in place, pulling Natsu's face forward, giving Hisui a look at the slight bruises on his face despite the poor lighting conditions. Hisui hesitantly tapped a bruise with her finger, causing a flinch from the man.

"Sorry…I didn't mean to."

"It's fine, I guess Erza hit me harder than I thought." Hisui felt her hair tightening as Natsu clipped the accessory in place. "There! It really fits you."

"How much did that cost you? It seemed well-made."

"It was pretty expensive; the bastard was charging me five million and then some."

"I can't accept something like that!? Isn't that a lot of money for guild members?"

"That's nothing compared to what you get from nobles right?"

"That's not the point! Wait a minute, did you say 'was'?"

"Yeah, after I saved his shop from a monster attack, he offered it for half the price."

"At least I feel a little bit better. But still, I can't accept this!" Hisui reached behind her head but was stopped by Natsu's hands.

"I already paid for the money, don't sweat it. Besides it looks great on you. If you do give it back to me, I'll melt it."

"That's unreason—"

"In exchange, wear it as often as you can." Natsu gave no room for argument by giving Hisui another grin of his, this one showed no regret but happiness and relief. Under that expression, Hisui could only return a smile of her own.

"I promise."

Thanks for reading! I hope I didn't jump too far ahead but hey, I haven't written one of these scenes in a long time so I did it.

Still, I didn't expect school to take this much time from me, I haven't been able to write as much as I wanted, as it's going now, you guys got one or two more chapters before things start to slow down, I say two because chapter seventeen isn't finished yet.

Still hoping for fun chapter ideas, I did get one where Hisui should go out in the fields but, I need to find a excuse for that before I can start writing on that.

My personal inept aside, I hope you enjoyed the chapter, have a great day!