Chapter 2

"CONGRATULATIONS!" Everyone emerged from their hiding places, taking pictures and throwing confetti. Laxus stuck out from the crowd because he was acting as if this was beneath him. Mira tried her very best to make him act more lively however he was the only one who would never flinch at Mira's demonic alter personality.

Gajeel held little Rose on his shoulders, Levy was standing right beside him throwing confetti.

"Daddy, why aren't you throwing paper like mommy?" Rose asked Gajeel innocently.

"Because mommy is very close to the people getting married. They went to the same high school, fairy high. Whereas I studied at Phantom academy, sweetheart." Gajeel said to his daughter.

"They're getting married! Wow! But where's the prince with his white horse." She asked whilst looking around in hopes of seeing it.

"Hey Levy you read her way too many bedtime stories!" Levy gave him a disapproving look, then ignored him and carried on throwing confetti at the new couple.

Cana was shouting a slurred congratulations to Natsu, throwing up her bottle of wine in the air, when she saw Mr Macao Conbolt amongst the crowd. "Sir what are you doing here?" She asked.

"The red devil and the fireball are finally settling down! I wasn't going to miss this." Beside Macao was his 16 year old son Romeo. He was holding the hand of a blue haired girl of the same age. "Hey Romeo! So who's that with you then? Is she your girlfriend?" Cana said laughing and took another gulp of her drink.

The girl immediately blushed. Her hair was tied into two ponytails and she was wearing a green strapless dress that was knee length. "My name is Wendy Marvel" She squeaked out immediately letting go of Romeo's hand.

"Wendy huh? Why did you let go of his hand? It looked cute!"

Wendy was speechless and didn't know what to do next. It was clearly visible from her face that she was having a panic attack. "Hey! Don't hesitate just grab each other's hand and kiss already!"

"Romeo isn't kissing anyone under my watch!" Macao said with authority. He grabbed Romeo by the shoulder and pulled him close. "DAD! Don't embarrass me in front of everyone! Wendy and I have been going out for over a month already, you don't need to be so over protective."

The word overprotective seemed to have hit a cord in Macao and he let go of his son and drifted into his own little world about how his wife left him. Romeo went back to Wendy's side and held her hand again. He gave the embarrassed Wendy a reassuring smile and she returned one back to him.

"So you two are together! Congratulations! Let's drink!" Cana brought out another bottle of alcohol from her bag. As soon as Macao saw the bottle, he snapped back into his senses. "Don't you dare Cana!" Macao threatened.

"You all knew!" Erza exclaimed, then she saw the Strauss siblings amongst the crowd.

Erza: no wonder they came to my house!

Natsu: YES! She said yes! I did everything I possibly could to make this as perfect as possible but it isn't over yet.

Natsu looked over to Gray with a look saying 'these people need to go!'

Gray immediately got the message and tried his best to usher everyone away, however they were all submerged into giving their good graces to newly engaged couple. After a few minutes of failing Natsu's orders he told Mira. After 5 minutes, there wasn't a single soul in sight.

Natsu went to the table and lifted the knife. "Come on then! We can't let this beautiful cake go bad."

Erza immediately ran to his side and held the knife with him, they cut the cake together. Natsu lifted the first piece and fed Erza. "It's your favourite, strawberry cake"

"Mmm! Delicious!" Erza said with her mouth filled with cake. The two of them, with slices of cakes, stood at the edge of the port to marvel at the glorious sunset. Today was a blessing, they both knew it; Erza rested her head against Natsu's shoulder.

"Thank you so much Natsu, today was better than anything I've dreamt of." Erza said still gazing off into the distance of the blue ocean.

"Why are you thanking me? You deserved everything you got today, it was all way overdue. Anyway I should be thanking you for being the angel that graced my life. Not only that, but for saying yes to become my wife."

After the sun set Erza looked at Natsu. "Today isn't over yet Erza!" Natsu said, and as if on cue, fireworks lit the sky.

Natsu sat back down on the table and pulled out a chair for Erza to sit on. When he sat down, waiters came serving all kinds of food. They even brought a rose and a lit candle to the table. On the table was soup, marinated chicken, lasagne and wine.

After eating to their hearts content Erza just sat there gazing into Natsu's eyes.

"What are you thinking?" He asked.

"How did you even manage to do this? This must have been so…"

"Erza, a man has his ways" He said with a mischievous smile. "Just enjoy it"

"Oh I have! Today was wonderful!" Erza said with beautiful smile.

"You're acting like it's done!"

"There's more!" Erza replied with surprise.

"Yes, just one more thing." Natsu put his head done, he was clearly blushing ferociously. "I've worked really hard the last few weeks to perfect this."

"Perfect…? WEEKS!"

Natsu lifted his hand towards the bakery and used his hand to indicate someone to come out. Almost a moment later a man with a cello came out, followed by 3 other men. Each one with their own instrument, a flute, a violin and one with a clarinet.

They began to play the waltz, Natsu arose from his seat and got Erza to stand up too. He grabbed Erza's right hand with his left, and placed his right hand on her waist. Erza, almost instinctively placed her hand upon Natsu's shoulder.

"Follow my lead OK?" Natsu whispered in her ear as he pulled her close to his body. They could feel each other's warmth, their breaths, and their rampaging heart beats.

Erza swallowed hard and Natsu began to dance. She almost immediately realised the hand on Natsu's shoulder was placed very awkwardly so she moved it and placed it on Natsu's back, resting her head on his shoulder. She closed her eyes allowing her to lose herself in the music and Natsu's movement.

He would occasionally lose his footing but that didn't even slightly ruin the mood. They danced like that for at least 10 minutes, Erza lifted her head and looked at Natsu's face. He was concentrating so hard, trying to make sure he didn't make another mistake.

Erza felt it was so adorably cute, she felt her face draw nearer to his. She hesitated but then remembered they were engaged and carried on. The wall that was built to separate friends from lovers had completely disappeared.

Erza gave Natsu such a delicate kiss, and he returned it.

However the moment they completely embraced, Natsu felt a water droplet fall on his face. He reluctantly pulled his lips away from Erza's and looked up. Not a second later it was raining like never before. Since they were completely immersed in each other and it was night time, no one noticed the dark clouds form in the night sky.

The band quickly ran inside the bakery, however Natsu and Erza just stood there, laughed and once again, kissed. That was when they heard the sound of a camera.

They looked towards the road only to see Lisanna there, with a camera in her hand. All she did was wave then she began to run. Natsu immediately began to chase after her and Erza removed her heels before catching up to Natsu. However along the way they lost sight her. Natsu found a small shelter near them and led Erza there, the two of them completely drenched just sat there laughing and coming up with ways to take revenge and get the photos back.

Knowing Lisanna by tomorrow morning everyone in Magnolia will have seen the picture of the two of them kissing.

Erza got her purse out and checked the time, 9:54. "Natsu, thank you so much for tonight and thank you for becoming my fiancé... I HAVE A FIANCE! We need to make so many arrangements and invitations and-"

Natsu pulled Erza into another kiss. "You're thinking way too much Erza, we will sort it out in the next few days. If you want you can come to my house tonight." Natsu offered.

Erza only shook her head. "I want the first night we spend together on our wedding day."

"Sure" Natsu got up and called for a cab. "The least I could do is escort you home." He opened the door allowing Erza to go in, then he too, got into the cab.

He dropped her home and she gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Good night Erza!" Natsu called and with that, he left.

She was going to become Mrs Erza Dragneel: that thought alone didn't allow her to sleep at all that night.

Before the sun had even risen, Erza got out of bed. "I'm bored…" She mumbled to herself. She got something to eat, then saw her keys.

Erza: I guess I could... no it's way too late… I mean early to do that. But then again I'm bored… Ok just for a little ride!

She ran to her room and wore leather from head to toe, she grabbed her keys and helmet and sprinted out her flat. Excitement had made her drunk as she got on her slick black motorbike.

She revved the engine, it somehow gave her relief. She would have ridden her bike to the port yesterday if it were not for her clothes.

She got her motorbike out and sped down the road.

It was still dark outside, the sun hadn't risen yet. Erza rode around the, what seemed, deserted town. The rain from the night before had left many puddles so her boots were very much wet.

She stop at some red lights, when someone grabbed her from behind. "You got some nice wheels, mind if we borrow them"

The man grabbed Erza's breast making her go red but before she went psycho on him, a man with blue hair came out of nowhere.

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?" The blue haired man shouted.

Erza: is he going to save me? Hehe! Cute! I been learning karate since I was a kid, now I am an official black belt. This guy's no problem for me, but I want to see how good this guy is. I mean he gathered up the courage to stand up to this rebel!

"Let him go!" He warned.

Erza: him? I guess with all this leather on me you can't exactly tell what gender I am, but still… I thought maybe my breast would be a giveaway...

"And what if I don't? What will you do then?" The man answered back, laughing.

"If it comes to that then I guess… I'll have to sort you out" The blue man shouted back. He was wearing a plain black top with dark trousers that had many rips in it. On the right side of his face was a mysterious marking, like a tattoo, that went over his eye. His blue hair was short just about reaching his ears.

"Really? YOU'LL SORT ME OUT! Let me remind you where you stand in this world. Wait did I say stand? I forgot you are just trash in this world, hobo!" The man let go of Erza and revealed a hidden penknife tucked into his trousers. He took it out and recklessly started to slash the air.

Erza: this has gone on for long enough, that idiot didn't even think of me as a threat, he has even shown his back to me. Too easy.

Erza got up and kicked the rebel right on the head making him go flying. "YOU SHOULDN'T UNDERESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENTS!" She screamed at the unconscious body. The blue man was just staring at her blankly.

"Thanks a lot for helping me. The names Erza Scarlett." She said holding her hand out.

"…. Your voice…. You are a girl." The man's eyes were wide in shock.

"It's rude not to give your name after someone has given you theirs ya know, and yes I'm a girl" Erza responded.

"Huh…oh my name." The man hesitated for a little then revealed. "It's Jellal, Jellal Fernandes. And seeing how you sorted that situation out I don't think you even needed my help" He said grabbing Erza's extended hand.

"Jellal Fernandes huh? Somehow that rings a bell…" Jellal felt a drop of sweat form on his forehead.

"Oh well." Erza said with a shrug. Jellal felt a surge of relief and asked whilst letting go of Erza's hand. "By the way, what's a young women like you doing out here so late?"

"I could ask you the same question and it isn't late, it's just really early." Erza smiled whilst justifying herself as she got back on her bike. "Anyway thanks again, see ya around Jellal!"

"Bye" He replied.

Erza drove down the street and lifted the back of her hand to Jellal, saying goodbye.

Jellal: A girl did that! Oh crap I do not want to get on her bad side… But I wonder how Erza Scarlett looks like underneath that helmet. I guess I'll never know but her voice was so soothing, I think it might have been etched into my mind…Thanks for helping me. The names Erza Scarlett…

BEEEEEEEEP!

The sound of the horn pulled Jellal back to his senses, he had forgotten he was still in the middle of the road. Just as he was about to run to the sidewalk he noticed the unconscious body of the rebel on the floor. He picked the man up and dragged him off the road to the pavement.

Jellal: I'll just leave him here then.

He walked down the next street looking for his next meal.

Erza reached home just as the sun was rising. "I guess I was out for a while… But at least I'm tired now, I'll probably be able to finally get some sleep!"

Erza parked her motorbike in the buildings garage and walked up the stairs to her flat. She unlocked the door kicked off her shoes and jumped on her bed, not even bothering to remove her clothes. She fell asleep in a matter of seconds.

Since Erza was so knackered she didn't realise one of her shoes got wedged in the front door, leaving it unlocked. A few hours later a man appeared at her front door, with him was a red bag.