Hope you've enjoyed the story, we're at the end now! Yeah this is rated M because there's a small sex scene, so I changed the rating of the story accordingly. I've marked where it begins and ends with (xxxxx) just in case any of you don't want to read it. Thanks for reading!
Disclaimer: I don't own FT.
"Lucy..." Erza whispered, holding the young woman close to her, "How are you here? I saw you-"
"I don't know," Lucy responded, "but it doesn't matter now. We're all alive."
"Lucy!" Natsu shouted happily, ruining the moment as he and Gray embraced the two. Others soon joined the group hug, some crying in relief, finally able to get back to their normal lives. Makarov stood to the side, tears streaming down his face, sniffling.
"What's up, Gramps? Getting sentimental?" Laxus teased, watching the emotional moment with his hands in his pockets. To the side of them, Gildarts held his daughter tightly, glad she had emerged from the conflict relatively unharmed. Cana seemed less than amused with the hug, but deep down appreciated the comfort.
"Lu-chan!" Levy called, eyes wet as she too joined the embrace.
"Don't think I've forgotten," Lucy said with a wink, holding Erza's hand. Levy giggled, remembering her scheming and unsure whether she would be thanked or killed later. Erza looked at the two with a raised eyebrow, thinking she was missing out on something.
"Nee-chan!" Elfman cried, picking up Mirajane into a crushing man-hug. Mira laughed as she returned the hug, glad to see her brother was safe. She knew they had made Lisanna proud that day.
"Look at Magnolia," Gray said, finally stepping back and looking at the damage, "it's a wreck."
"There's still a lot of work to do," Juvia added.
"We'll start tomorrow," Makarov stated, "right now, I'd like to say congratulations to Erza! Let's have a drink in her honour!"
"I think Wendy is the real hero today," Erza countered, smiling at the dragon slayer as she blushed. "Even if I won, many of you wouldn't be here if she hadn't have been."
This earned a cheer from everyone as they filed into the guild building, picking up Wendy and thanking Erza as they passed. Erza watched them with a smile, "I think I'd rather go to sleep than party."
"You deserve it, Erza-san!" Mirajane replied, giving her a kiss on the cheek before joining the others. Makarov looked at her and shook his head proudly, wiping a tear from his left eye.
"Go rest," he said simply, "you've done more than you realise. Take care of her, Lucy."
Erza nodded in understanding, taking Lucy's hand in her own as they set off to Fairy Hills. Happy watched them, mischievous grin painted on his face.
"Don't even think about making a rude comment," Carla warned, hitting him on the back of the head.
"Aye sir!" Happy responded, saluting the female Exceed. Natsu laughed as he leant on Gray for support, heading for the guild building and hoping the fire was stoked. He smiled as he thought of the expression on Erza's face when she saw Lucy alive, knowing that sort of feeling was irreplaceable. Watching the two girls disappear, he was glad that both of them had finally found happiness in each other.
"What was it like?" Lucy asked, referring to Erza's battle. "I only saw some of it, but it looked intense."
"It was. I tried to think of happy things, but he would twist it into something evil. I almost gave up until I heard you." Erza answered as they laid in bed, limbs entangled, simply resting and trying to process what had happened. "Then I could feel the armour respond. I felt like I could take on the world and win."
"Because Judoc was with you," the blonde finished. Erza shook her head.
"That was one thing that helped, but I also felt you with me. I made you a promise, Lucy. I couldn't go back on that," she clarified, "when I thought you were dead, I..."
Lucy put her hand on Erza's cheek, wiping away a lone tear with her thumb. "I'm not dead, I'm here."
"Really, it was you that saved the world," the Requip mage said, "you saved my life by taking the spear. If you hadn't done that, I'd be dead and the world would be lost."
"So I'm the real hero," Lucy teased, poking Erza's forehead playfully, "but you get all the recognition!"
Erza suddenly rolled on top of her, kissing her deeply. Lucy, surprised at the sudden action, returned the kiss with fervor, threading her fingers in Erza's long hair.
"I can't explain to you how I feel, Lucy," Erza started, gazing happily into Lucy's eyes, "so I want to show you. Can I do that?"
"Of course," Lucy whispered in reply, pulling the girl into another passionate kiss.
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When Erza's tongue gently touched her own, Lucy felt as though every inch of her skin was on fire in the best way possible, arousal spiking through her body. Erza's thigh slipped between the blonde's, making her gasp loudly and break the kiss.
"E-Erza," Lucy stuttered, face hot as Erza's wet mouth met hers again.
"Yes?" Erza asked, moving her kisses to Lucy's jaw line, trailing down the stretch of bone to her neck. Lucy's hand tightened in Erza's hair, ache between her legs becoming increasingly unbearable.
"I've never done this before," she spoke, nervous despite knowing this was exactly what she wanted. Erza stopped her activities to look at her once more, giving her a sweet, reassuring kiss on the lips.
"Me neither," she said, hands unzipping Lucy's shirt, "let's learn together."
Removing the shirt, she kissed down Lucy's chest to her stomach, stopping when she saw the scar. She grazed her fingers over it, asking Lucy if it hurt. When the blonde said no, she gave the scar itself a soft kiss before taking off the girl's skirt and underwear in one swift motion. This was when Lucy started to feel slightly self-conscious.
"Don't worry, you're beautiful," Erza soothed, glowing as her clothes disappeared. Lucy felt herself throb in anticipation as she looked at Erza's smooth, toned body.
"So are you," Lucy stated, pulling the Requip mage to face her again. Erza settled her hips between Lucy's thighs, the pressure causing Lucy to elicit a small moan. Their lips met in another hot kiss, tongues sliding together as Erza began to move her hips, the blonde's legs wrapping around her body. Lucy groaned quietly upon every movement, nails digging into the bare skin of her lover's back.
"Lucy," the red-haired girl mumbled, burying her face in Lucy's neck as they rocked together. When Lucy felt she was close, she flipped them over so she could straddle Erza's hips, grinding hard as her moans became louder, ignoring the discomfort in her stomach muscles. Erza bit her lip to stop her own sounds of pleasure escaping, hands touching Lucy's body as it moved atop of her. Lucy grabbed her hands, holding them tightly as, after what seemed like forever, she hit her climax, the look on her face triggering Erza to fall into hers.
xxxxx
After they had made love, the two cuddled under Erza's sheets. Lucy had her head resting on the young woman's chest, finally feeling completely happy.
"Erza, I'm in love with you," she blurted, deciding to bite the bullet and hope for the same response. Erza smiled, kissing the blonde softly as she looked at her for an answer.
"I'm in love with you too, Lucy," said the Requip mage, running her fingers through Lucy's hair, the touch causing her to yawn as she sighed happily. After a few minutes, she was sound asleep. After everything they had been through, Erza believed they deserved this happiness, immensely relieved that the whole saga was over and she could build the rest of her life with Lucy.
It did not take long for her to drift into a fulfilling sleep, this time with unspoken permission to hold the girl tight in her arms.
"What surprise are they planning? It's not my birthday, so it can't be that..." Lucy wondered one week after the battle. Her and Erza's relationship had been received well by Fairy Tail, the members simply wanting the two to be happy. Gajeel and Levy were the two everyone now had their eyes on, the chemistry between them undeniable.
Erza had left Lucy a note on her side of the bed one morning, slipping out before the Celestial Spirit Mage awoke and had a chance to talk to her. The note simply read: 'Come to the guild hall when you're ready. There's a surprise waiting.'
When Lucy arrived at the doors, she could not hear anything unusual going on, only the usual brawl sounds and raucous laughter. Pushing them open, no-one seemed out-of-character or suspicious, just giving her the usual greeting as they always did upon her arrival.
"Hey Lucy!" Natsu said, grinning. Bandages still covered some parts of his body.
"Hey Natsu," she replied kindly, glad to see he was recovering. She asked him, "do you know about any surprise for me? I got a note from Erza this morning-"
He hushed her, merely pointing to the stage. Everyone in the hall became quiet, looking to where Natsu was currently gesturing. Master Makarov stood in the spotlight, microphone in his hand.
"We all know why we are here today," he began, "apart from Lucy that is."
She blushed as she became the centre of attention, knowing grins on every face she looked at. Erza emerged from the crowd, taking her hand and leading her on to the stage.
"Erza, wait, what-"
"We are here to welcome Fairy Tail's newest member," Makarov interrupted, making Lucy's heart race with excitement as she comprehended what he said. "Lucy Heartfilia!"
"W-what?" she uttered, eyes tearing as everyone cheered loudly. Erza kissed her hand.
"Welcome to Fairy Tail," she said, "that is, if you want to join."
As Lucy looked at the beaming faces of the friends she had begun to see as family, she could not think of a place she would rather be. She could only nod in affirmation as Makarov asked her where she wanted her guild mark. She held up her right hand, the one Erza had kissed just seconds earlier, watching with childlike enthusiasm as Fairy Tail's mark was branded onto the skin.
"For saving the world from Moros and helping us along the way, and for never giving up, here's to Lucy!" Makarov stated, holding a mug of beer above his head. A roar of agreement erupted from the crowd.
"I'm glad you're here, Lu-chan!" Levy said, pulling the blonde into a hug. "Now you can help me with my love life like I did yours!"
Lucy laughed, returning the hug. "Of course, Levy-chan! I'm sure I can come up with a great plan!"
Erza meanwhile stood looking confused over the whole exchange, still thinking she was missing something. Natsu and Gray were the next to personally welcome Lucy, making her promise that she would go on jobs with them.
As she settled back into Erza's warm embrace, Lucy looked at the guild she could now call herself a part of. She had come a long way since travelling alone, her Spirits her only companions through the lonely nights, but her journey had been worth the pain. She had met some amazing people, seen amazing magic and helped save the world as she knew it alongside them. Moros was no more, and Lucy could not help but feel anticipation for her next adventure with her friends.
She knew one day she would have to visit her father, as she promised, but for today, Lucy Heartfilia was more than content with living the rest of her days as a Fairy Tail wizard, building up her dreams alongside Erza's.
End.
And there we have it, the conclusion of this story. I hope you've all enjoyed the ride, because I have! Thank you all for reading and reviewing and sticking with it!