-Something Better: The After Story-

Chapter 6: Rainbow Sakura Festival

So when I said it was over, an idea popped up. And I wanted to have more kid other than Rogue and Lucy's children. English is my second language so please forgive me for the mistakes I make.

I do not own Fairy Tail.

Lyla stared at Sky's sleeping figure. He was curled up like a ball on his bed with his blanket covering his legs and waist. An adorable look was plastered on his sleeping face.

"Sky." She whispered, shaking him lightly.

"Mm…"

"Sky-nii…"

"Mmm…"

"Wake up! Sky!"

Sky's eyes shot open and he quickly sat up. "Huh? What? Where? Intruders?" He said, looking around. Lyla giggled. "Morning, onii-chan." She smiled.

"Lyla? Why'd you wake me up so early?" He yawned. Lyla smiled again. "Don't you remember? Mom's taking us to the Rainbow Sakura Festival!" She exclaimed. Sky groaned.

"Axel and Arlene's going too!"

"No! Not Axel!" Sky groaned again. He turn his back towards Lyla, laid back down in his bed and pulled the blanket over his head. Lyla frowned. "I thought you like Axel."

"Yeah but he's just too loud at times."

Axel is Sting's kid, the same age as Sky. Like his dad, he has spiky blonde hair and emerald green eyes. He is mischievous and arrogant but he has a kind heart underneath. "What about Arlene? Do you like her?" Lyla asked.

Arlene is Axel's younger sister by a year. Her orange-ish red hair, in contrast to her light blue eyes. She is tough, fun and likes to pick a fight, especially with Axel. However, she is extremely loyal to her friends and family. Sky nodded. "Yeah."

Lyla clapped her hands. "Oh my gosh! You just confessed!" She exclaimed. Sky sat up. "No! I didn't! I like her as a friend. I don't like like her!" He protested.

"What's going on here?" A low voice asked. The two turned around to see their father at the door. "Nothing, dad." Sky answered. Rogue raised his brow. "Oh really? What's this about liking Arlene?"

"Dad! I don't like like her!" Sky shouted. Rogue and Lyla chuckled. "Someone's in denial." Lyla commented. "If you wanna date, I suggest that you wait till you're fourteen." Rogue said.

"Dad, Lyla!"

Before he could say anything more, Lucy walked in. "Guys, if you don't wanna be late for the festival, I suggest you get ready. Especially you, Sky." She said. Lyla gave Lucy a small nod before she left, then she smile slyly at Sky. "You better get ready if you wanna see Arlene." Sky groan but didn't answer. Seriously, he couldn't stand talking about things that he finds impossible.

By the time they reached the Sakura Festival, most of their friends were there. "Lu-chan!" Levy called out. Lucy waved at her and Gajeel, who was next to her. "Hello, Levy, Gajeel." A little blue haired boy waved at Lucy. "Hi, Aunt Lucy!" He said. Lucy smiled. "Hello, Steel."

Steel is (obviously) Gajeel and Levy's child. He has choppy blue hair and onyx eyes. Though he is tough and loves fighting, he enjoys reading just as much.

Sky trudged over to a redhead and salmon haired girl sitting under a tree. "Hello, Ruby, Haruhi." He greeted the two. The redhead nodded while the salmon haired smiled. "Hi, Sky. Where's Lyla?"

Ruby, the redhead is Erza's eight year old kid. She is scary like her but a bit laid back like her dad, Jellal. Haruhi is Natsu's eldest child, same age as Ruby. Her wavy pink hair is tied in pigtails. She is more like her dad. Strong, brave and naive but her IQ is higher than her dad's.

Sky pointed to his sister, who was talking to a raven haired boy. "Oh, look. It's Arthur." Ruby pointed out. Arthur, who surprisingly heard them, turn his head and wave.

When Arthur was born, his skin was as pale as ice. Only his coal black eyes and midnight hair stands out. Arthur is just as laid back as his dad, Gray, but the seven year old can pack a punch.

Sky talked to the girls(ahem, ladies' man) when he sensed something. Quickly, he moved a few inches to the right much to the girls' confusion. Not a second later, something fell with a loud thud, creating a cloud of dust at the place Sky was standing moments ago. The cloud of dust disappeared, revealing a blonde boy.

Sky sighed. "Nice way to greet someone, Axel." He commented. Axel looked up with a frown on his face. "How did you know?" He asked. "Son of a Dragon Slayer." Sky said, disguising it with a cough. Axel scowled.

A orange haired girl appeared and slapped Axel on the head. "You baboon! No matter how much you try to trick him, you fail! Why? Cuz you're an idiot!" She fumed. Axel growled. "I thought I was a bimbo, a dim wit, brainless and an absurd fool!" He said, counting on his fingers.

"You're all of that, you stupid nincompoop!" She yelled. The two began arguing until Ruby spoke up. "I think it's better we don't fight during a festival. Don't you agree, Axel, Arlene?" She asked. "I for one, agree with Ruby." Haruhi agreed, Sky nodded. "Hi, Arlene." He said.

Arlene waved and turn to Axel with a death glare. "We'll settle this once the festival's over." She said. Haruhi shook her head. "Why would you guys have sibling rivalry? Isn't it better to get along?" She asked.

Before anyone could answer, a pink haired boy ran towards Arthur, punching him in the face. Arthur rubbed his face and growled. "Ignis! You idiot! I'm not in the mood!" He yelled. Ignis, however, smirked. "You didn't see that coming didn't you? Ha! This proves that I'm a ninja!" He stuck his tongue out. Enraged, Arthur began chasing Ignis while Sky, Ruby and Haruhi's sweat dropped.

Ignis is Haruhi's much beloved younger brother by a year. He inherited his father's hair and mother's eyes. He is very dense and naive like Natsu. He also has a friendly rivalry with Arthur.

"Tch. Ignis is too loud." Sky grumbled. Like Rogue, he prefers quiet places. "Isn't he suppose to look after Aidan?"

Haruhi gasped. "My gosh! You're right!" She quickly stood up. "I'm gomna check up on him! See ya!" She said over her shoulder.

Aidan is barely one year old but he has silver hair and his eyes are black.

Not long after she left, Makarov started the festival. Sky sat under a shady tree, watching the festival with a distant look. He quickly snapped out of his thoughts when Arlene sat next to him. "Enjoying?" She asked. He stared at the sky and saw that the sun had recently set.

"…Yeah." Sky mumbled. He didn't like people persuading him to 'join the fun'. Honestly, he finds no fun in it. Arlene chuckled. Sky raised his eyebrows. "What's so funny?"

"How can you enjoy the festival when you're not even participating in it?" She asked.

"It's enjoyable watching others enjoy."

"Yeah right. You're face says otherwise." She nudged him in the chest.

"…You're right." He admitted. He didn't know why he said that. If it was Lyla speaking, he would insist on it. Arlene smiled. "Isn't it good to tell the truth?"

Sky smiled a bit. "Yeah. I don't know why but I can't lie to you." He said without thinking. When he realized what he said, his face turned red. However, Arlene didn't take a hint. "Maybe cuz you need to say no once in a while." She guessed.

Now it was his turn to chuckle and her turn to raise a brow. "What's so funny?" She asked. Sky's smile widen. "You're so oblivious."

"Oblivious to what?"

Sky chuckled more. "Oh, hey, look, the Rainbow Sakura's starting." He changed the subject. Arlene stared in awe as the cherry blossom petals changed colours.

Sky hate to admit it but Lyla seem to control his love life. At the same moment, Lyla, who was sitting next to Arthur, turned around and wink at him. Sky blushed slightly but was glad that she turned her attention to the Sakuras for some privacy. Sky gave Arlene sideway glances of adoration but she is yet to notice it. Yep, she doesn't know it and he finally realised his feelings but it's better to wait till they're fourteen.

Me love this special chapter~! Trolled ya didn't I;) Sorry if this chap focuses on the kids more rather than RoLu.

Anyways, some of the kid's names are based on their parents magic/features. The rest are just the names that reach out to me the most. Aidan means, if I remember correctly, 'born of fire'. Ignis is Latin for fire.

I wanted more chemistry but then I thought 'They're eight for Pete's sake! Eight year old are to young to be dating in a more-than-friends style'.

Okay, Ima gonna make a new story 'bout a love triangle, Sticy (LOL, spoiler).

Review! S'il vous plaît? (No I am not French if that's what you think.)