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Note: I'll get back to the exhibition matches and then the Games after the Dates chapters, bear with me.

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Mirajane was humming happily as she prepared to go to bed.

Her date with Freed had been amazing. He was a perfect gentleman, was intelligent, funny when he wanted to be (though he had more of a dry humor), wasn't bothered in the slightest about her magic, and was rather handsome to boot!

He had taken her to a beautiful Italian restaurant, where they ate outside and were right at the edge of the lake. It was a very intimate atmosphere, lacking anything but the food, music (which was playing quietly), and view to distract them from each other. Freed's eyes hadn't wandered at all (not that she thought that he was the kind of man who would do that), and conversation flowed effortlessly. No awkwardness at all.

When a slow song came on, he had stood up and offered his hand, asking her if she might honor him with a dance. He didn't try anything inappropriate there, either. When the dance ended, he bowed, and she curtseyed in return.

When he returned her home and bid her goodnight, he kissed her hand, like she had read about in her romantic novels.

Some girls would be disappointed that their date didn't try to make more of a move, but not Mirajane!

As a model, she was very used to men throwing themselves at her. Why, even Wakaba flirted with her. She was constantly bombarded with love confessions and grand gestures that didn't mean anything, but in her mind, actions spoke louder than words.

And she knew that Freed didn't do or say anything that he didn't mean.

Had she finally found someone that could love her for who she was? Not the model, or the demon, but as Mirajane Strauss?

She dearly hoped so.


Toph's mouth dropped open in pure astonishment as she realized where Zuko had taken her.

"Earth Rumble VI?!" she yelled in shock.

The underground Earthbending tournament that Toph had participated in while she still lived a sheltered life with her parents, who treated her as a helpless porcelain doll.

This had been her sole taste of freedom before she met Aang and the others.

Zuko smirked slightly. It wasn't often you caught Toph off guard, despite her so-called handicap.

"The King of Fiore doesn't mind their presence as long as no one dies." The Firebender explained, recalling his meeting with the man in question.

Toph blinked slowly, processing that. "How had I not heard of this before now?" she did not whine, thank you very much!

With that, an older guy with tan skin, long black hair, and a green combat outfit walked up to them. "You still have a reputation, Bandit. Figured we'd give someone else a chance until you cottoned on."

Toph smirked. It had been a long time since she'd been called that.

"Any openings?" she all but demanded.

Zuko had seen this coming a mile away.

"Your current champion is about to lose his title." The young Fire Lord 'helpfully' pointed out.

The man sighed in resignation.

Needless to say, Zuko was right.

Twenty minutes, a destroyed stadium, and seven opponents later, the crowd was cheering Toph's alias.


Yui Kirigaya tilted her head thoughtfully as she saw Miss Levy and Mr. Gajeel stare at each other when they thought the other wasn't looking.

When momma and papa had dropped her off at the library for story time, the last thing she expected was to see the two Fairy Tail mages there.

Why were they here, anyway? Weren't they supposed to be on a date?

After thinking for a moment, she shrugged.

Miss Levy was happy, and Mr. Gajeel was perfectly fine with just watching the girl read.

Still…

Yui started humming a soft tune from one of her favorite Disney movies.

Levy glanced up curiously as she heard a soft sound coming from Yui's mouth, and her eyes shot up as she recognized it.

'Is that…from Beauty and the Beast?" she wondered, recalling the lyrics.

Belle:
There's something sweet and almost kind
But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined
And now he's dear and so unsure
I wonder why I didn't see it there before

Beast:
She glanced this way, I thought I saw
And when we touched she didn't shudder at my paw
No it can't be, I'll just ignore
But then she's never looked at me that way before

Belle:
New and a bit alarming
Who'd have ever thought that this could be?
True that he's no Prince Charming
But there's something in him that I simply didn't see

The blunette felt her face redden as she realized what was going on. She had forgotten that Yui was an empath, and could sense Levy's feelings for the Iron Dragon Slayer.

Levy absentmindedly wondered if she was working with Asuka, Bisca's daughter, because the other little girl had orchestrated a kiss between Kinana and Erik the other day right in the guild hall.

That wouldn't normally turn heads, considering they were engaged, but the pair did appreciate their privacy and rarely did any public displays of affection.

Ah well. Maybe Levy should have a talk with the young empath about meddling in things…

If Gajeel liked her, then she wanted him to come out and say it of his own accord.

This date was a nice step in the right direction, though.

Gajeel frowned, slightly confused as he watched Shrimp's face get red.

His own cheeks got a pink bit as he wondered if she could feel him staring at her, and it embarrassing her.

…Still, even if that was it, that didn't mean he would stop.


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The next chapter will probably be longer. I know Mira's date didn't change at all, but I said that this was a re-write and I would be adding and changing some things, not that I would re-write everything.

Yeah, Gajeel took Levy to the library for at least part of their date. Which reminded me of Beauty and the Beast, when Beast 'gave' Belle his library, and she ended up teaching him how to read again. Hence the song. As for the rest of the date, you can use your imaginations, I guess. Just picture Levy as shy and embarrassed but pleased, and Gajeel embarrassed, pleased, quiet because feelings aren't his strong point, and clumsy attempts to compliment Levy.

Toph and Zuko's 'date' was longer than what I wrote, too. They've been close friends for years, and it's not awkward for them, so they're just relaxing and enjoying each other's company. They got something to eat, caught up, maybe did the Ding-Dong Ditch thing they did in the original... Maybe I'll make them an official couple in the story later on, maybe not. At the very least don't ask me to pair him with Katara, Mai, Ty Lee, or anyone else. He's not exactly a major character in this.