Well since i got such wonderful reviews here's another chapter. Hope you enjoy. Just gotta shout out . You made me bust out the google translate but much appreciated none the less. Just have to thank everyone who followed, favourited, reviewed and just plane read this story. I had planned to cut the story short but you guys really made me feel like continuing it, so thanks a lot. oh and ancientalliance i think you misunderstood me when i said i narrowed it down to either graylu or grayza. i was referring to my school life fic i have in the works. Anyway still looking for ideas for other pairings plus i want you guys to tell me what type of fic you'd rather read, a grayza or graylu. Naturally the more popular one wins. Just fyi the story will be title THE SOUND OF MY HEART.

The time had finally come. Standing outside the doors to Fiore's strongest guild accompanied by the two rescue teams and one companion, was the one and only Gray Fullbuster. All his anticipation seemed to drain out of him and it was replaced with gut wrenching fear. He had longed for this moment for months now but now that he was facing it he couldn't help but wonder what they would think of him. He just suddenly left without a word and now he was coming back again without a warning.

Before he could even settle his nerves Natsu burst through the front door shouting "We're back!" His group began to file in the front door leaving him last in line. His legs felt like they were glued to the floor. He was about to turn around when someone grabbed his arm. He looked up and saw that it was Mira. She gave him that warm smile that would always melt away his troubles. It was that same smile that had saved him from the darkness that dwells within him. She gently pulled him forward into the guild hall. He could feel the warmth from her surging up his arm and into his body so much so that he hadn't even realized that the normally rambunctious Fairy Tail guild was silent.

Gray suddenly felt the eyes of his guild mates on him. He looked around to see most of his family all gathered in the hall staring at him. They were all looking at him as if he was a stranger to them. The members who were present were Nab, Max, Wakaba, Kinana, Levy, Gajeel, the Thunder God Tribe, Laxus, etc…(well to be honest the only people missing were Guildarts, Jet and Droy but I just don't feel like typing out all their names as it isn't very relevant). The first person to finally approach Gray was none other than the blue cat with tears in his eyes, yea that's right Happy. He flew right over to him and gave him a rather awkward face hug.

Gray yanked him off his face the moment he felt snot touch his forehead and said "Nice to see you to body." Happy's reaction seemed to break the tension and before you knew the entire guild was giving him warm greetings or inquiring about where he had been with a few obvious exceptions. The Master was yet to move and Laxus merely acknowledged Gray's presence with a simple head nod. There was another person who hadn't greeted him and in his mind she was the most important person at the moment.

A scarlet blur caught Gray's eye. He turned to face the person who was the focus of his mind. He met her hazel brown eyes and began to take in all the subtle changes in her appearance. She cut her hair so that it reached her shoulders. She still had her bangs that would obscure one of her eyes. He spotted scar at the base of her neck that hadn't been there before. But the most startling change was undoubtedly her chosen attire. Unlike usual all she had on was a simple white t-shirt, a blue mini skirt and some white heels.

He thought that the simplistic look really suited her. It made her look less intimidating and… more feminine. She started walking towards him with the tiniest smile on her face. The members standing in her way cleared a path for her till she was directly in front of him.

"Erz-"He was cut off before he could say anything. By what you ask? Nothing less than the fist of Fairy Tail's strongest woman. The next he knew he was looking up at the scarlet beauty with an aching jaw. Not even Natsu's fist hurt that much even though all it did was knock him over, it seemed like her fist had more weight to them. Her eyes seemed to boring into his soul as she looked down on him. He suddenly regretted his previous thought about her being less intimidating. She was even more so now. Her words resonated like a trumpet and seemed to command the attention of the entire guild. Master Makarov who had been sitting quietly with his eyes shot finally seemed to take an interest in the situation. His eyes snapped opened and immediately locked onto Gray and Erza.

"You think you can disappear for months and then just stroll back in like nothing happened!" This is what Gray had expected and he was prepared to accept any criticism she had for him. He locked eyes with her and refused to look away. "How many years have we known each other! And yet it was so easy for you to leave us behind, to leave… me behind." Her tone softened and her eyes seemed to express hurt rather than anger. "So, so what do you have to say for yourself now Gray?"

Gray finally realised why Erza was mad. It wasn't that he had left for a long time as that was a common occurrence for wizards. It was that he had left everyone without so much as a goodbye. He left them without telling them if e would ever come back. With this realization Gray now knew what had to be said.

"I'm back, Erza."

She tackled him on the ground with a hug and for a moment he swore he saw tears in her eyes. But then she gave him a smile that seemed to make the world just a little brighter. There was a lot happening around. His guild mates were hitting on Cassandra who they had now become aware of and liquor was being poured as the mood shifted to that of a celebration.

While all of this was happening the master discretely signalled Gray to come over to him. He leaned against the bar counter that Makarov was sitting on. Only a very few of the uild members who weren't preoccupied with their own conversations noticed them. But everyone knew better than to butt in.

"Welcome home my son. I hope this trip of yours proved beneficial."

"It did Master. It's good to be back though."

"Hmm, I see you've quieted the beast inside. I am truly sorry that I was unable to help you when you were in such pain Gray." You could tell just how much he regretted it and how remorseful he was.

"There's no need to apologize master. It was unavoidable. But there's something else we need to talk about. I'm sure you can already tell." There elapsed a moment of silence that seemed to multiply the tension in the air. Makarov then let out a sigh.

"The Gods to think they would begin to stir after all this time. Most of them were in a deep slumber since before my time although I did come across one of them in my youth. Not a memory I'm very fond of I assure you… But to think multiple Gods would awaken at the same time. And even more mysteriously, what could they want with my children."

"Since you already know so much this makes it easier. I believe I know what it is they want from me its-"

"That can wait till after we've had our fun.."

"But master."

"No, no buts. Go. Have fun, enjoy yourself."

He then tapped Gray's shoulder and shoved him away so he could go socialize. Unbeknownst to Gray the master had actually stopped him from talking because of a magical tracker that had been placed on Gray by a certain female Goddess. Makarov opened up his balled up fist and a pink luminous sphere floated out. He looked at it like it was about to explode the crushed it in his fist.

Meanwhile in an unknown forest sitting on a high up tree branch was a gorgeous black haired beauty. "That damned old man. Now I can't see my precious Gray."

"And what is it that makes that boy so precious?" Out of nowhere a tall equally gorgeous blonde seemed to have materialised out of nowhere at the base of the tree. She wore genuine Greek garments. And adorned herself with a multitude of gold and diamond jewellery. She was dressed in a pure white sleeveless gown that hid her feet. This woman seemed to exuded the highest form of self importance.

"Oh Hera you startled me." Aphrodite giggled at the end of her sentence.

"Don't patronize me I asked you a question."

"What I do in my free time is no business of yours Hera. And neither is the person whom I choose to do it with."

"Let me warn you Aphrodite if you meddle in our plans I will destroy you. I trust that you will choose your side wisely."

"Now who's patronizing who? Hera, you know as well as anyone that love takes no sides."

"I'll hold you to that."

"Oh Hera as if I could be bothered by your plans to raise him. I have little interest in that boastful egotist."

"I truly hope that's true." Hera disappeared without a trace. (hehe no pun intended)

"God, these gods. All of them are so self important. But she does have a point. Maybe I should pick a side." The wondrous smile that would normally grace her lips was replaced by the devilish smirk of someone with a mischievous scheme in mind.

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