Well its sure has been a while. I apologize but i had school so couldn't help help. I know how annoying it can be when a fic isn't updated in a long time, believe me i do. So here's the latest chapter hope you enjoy and if you do plz plz leave a review.

Did he hear that right? That was the first thing that went through Gray's mind. That was pretty stupid because there were several things that he should be thinking about. For instance his friends' safety his own safety for that matter, where Poseidon had disappeared or even how this girl knew his name. All of those would have made a lot more sense than what he was thinking.

"Are you even listening to me Gray? Hmpf how rude." Gray was taken aback. He was so preoccupied with his thoughts that he wasn't paying attention to her. "Like I was saying, I'm really interested in you Gray. You've led a life full of love and pain and yet still made it this far in life. Your magic is proof of that. Ice make magic from the woman who gave her life to save you and Devil slayer magic from your father who suffered through the worst kind of hell to give you that strength." She took up his right hand and placed it to cup her face. "So cold and yet so warm, just like the true nature of love." A smile more radiant than any other had graced her lips and Gray had fallen under her spell.

She leant into Gray to the point where their noses were noses were touching. He could smell her warm breath, it smelt like roses. He found himself leaning forward their lips growing ever closer. He was so close to kissing her but someone interrupted them. "What do you think you're doing to my Gray-Sama!?"

Gray turned his head just in time to see all his comrades' safe, drenched of course, but safe. Before he could process what was happening a high speed blast of water was shot at Aphrodite who disappeared immediately. But not before having one last word. "Oh Gray there are so many people that love you but I won't let any of them have you. You're all mines. Bye sweetie." Then she was gone.

"Gray Sama are you alright, Juvia was so worried about you!"

"I'm fine Juvia but more importantly are all of you ok?"

"We're all fine Gray sama Juvia was able to pull everyone into myself and keep them safe."

"Gray what's going on?" Lucy asked. He wished he could answer her but he didn't have a clue himself. So each side recounted recent events from their respective points of view, and they made this simple deduction. They had no idea what to make of things, so they concluded that it was necessary to get back to the guild and get counsel from the master. They wanted to leave immediately but Lissana and Mirajane were the ones to point out that they weren't all able to keep up with the guys' pace. So they decided to take quick rest. They were lucky to find a moderately dry clearing. It was lucky because despite the fact that Poseidon's magically produced water seemed to vanish almost as quickly as it appeared it left the entire landscape damp and moist.

There was hardly any conversation and Gray decided to mope under a tree away from the others. No one was quite eager to console him as they themselves were still coming to grips with their predicament. This was probably the first time they had all been so easily trounced by a handful of people. Natsu and Gray more than any of the others were feeling extremely dejected. Gray who had sworn never to lose to the same opponent twice was troubled by the thought that he wouldn't be able to beat these enemies. Natsu was ashamed at being spared by the enemy. They weren't the only ones having issues. All of their party was deep in thought.

Gray's back was aching from the smack Poseidon had dealt him but he was too stubborn to admit it. He was busy following the trail of ants moving along the ground in front of him when Wendy came up to him. "Gray san ar-are you ok?" She asked him that adorably timid way she had of speaking. Honestly, Gray was quite surprised that she hadn't outgrown her shyness after all this time. "Uh, I'm fine Wendy." Wendy could tell he wasn't fine but she was feeling a bit awkward around Gray. The reason was also the reason for her apparent shyness. You see Gray hadn't realized that he had stripped down to his boxers and Wendy was having a difficult time deciding where to look. But now that Gray was stripped she could tell from a simple glance that he wasn't as 'ok' as he let on. She spotted swelling on his neck and it was clear that his muscles were strained. He was obviously pushing himself.

"Turn around." She said.

"Huh, why?"

"Cause you're not fine. Now turn around."

Gray could see the conviction in her eyes and he knew better than to object. SO, reluctantly he turned around so Wendy could look at his sore back. He hadn't even realised how injured he was till Wendy's magic began coursing through him mending, mending torn muscle and sore spots. When she had finished relief swept through his body filling him with a sense of euphoria. He was then startled by something thumping against his back. He shifted to see what it was.

It turned out to be the young dragon slayer, no surprise there. After all she had exhausted herself treating everyone in their party. She had always been like that. She was always putting others before herself, one of her more admirable qualities but also a rather unhealthy life choice.

Gray knew she would be up soon so he just straightened his back so she wouldn't fall over. He could feel the warmth from her breaths and it made him tingle a little. It seems when he did it cause Wendy to stir in her sleep. Before he knew it he felt tiny arms wrapped around his torso and pull him into a hug. He was startled for a moment, till he realized Wendy was still sleeping. Probably having a pleasant dream and he didn't feel like disturbing her.

*Slight note. I'm planning to start a new fic. This time its gonna be a school life fic (still Fairy Tail of course). So PM me or leave a review. I'd like to make Gray the main charter cause... he's just awesome! P.S. Devils Slayer Gray and Natsu vs Natsu was just Epic. Just had to say that.