Chapter 15: A Fairy Tail Wedding

Finally it was the day that Lucy had been waiting for the entire month it was finally her wedding. In a true un Fairy Tail like manor nothing yet had happened that would stop her happy day. The council now looking for Lucilla the silver haired woman who had saved Fairy Tail from Elvin Reach, only Master had seemed to realize the truth, others thinking Lucilla was just a demon who could help them. After all the guild still didn't know about the seal on Lucy, a seal she was glad she would never have to put on her own children.

The fabric Mira had found for my dress hid my baby bump, not that I really cared if it was on show, but it did make the wedding seem classier. Even though everyone who was attending knew we had to marry quickly for the twins sakes none of our guests doubted the love that Laxus and I hold for each other. My dress isn't the classic princess style I was able to talk Mira out of it saying that was something Lucky Lucy Heartfilia would have worn for her wedding. Instead I wore an off white dress that had the Fairy Tail mark embroidered all over it in silver making the dress shimmer as I walked. Laxus was going to wear a tie with a matching Fairy Tail mark to make it seem like a true Fairy Tail wedding.

Nothing could ruin this day for me or for Laxus, although I am a little upset that no one had allowed me to see Laxus yet today. Evergreen and the girls had even forced me to stay in Fairy Hills last night instead of in mine and Laxus's home. Saying that it was tradition and they were going to keep with as many traditions as they possibly can.

Surprising everyone I had chosen Natsu to give me away. He had been the one who had brought me to Fairy Tail the one who had made it possible for me to meet Laxus, and so he was the best option. Master Makarov had been a little upset when I had explained to him that he wasn't going to be the one walking me down the aisle, but I had been able to quickly cheer him up by asking him to officiate the wedding. Everyone that was important to Laxus and I had a part in the wedding, Happy was even going to be our ring bearer with Wendy as the flower girl.

Now here I am sitting outside on a bench that had a blanket draped over it having to take a break from everything. I can't wait to get married to Laxus, but trying to get ready for a wedding when you are pregnant with twins leaves you quite tired. The girls were running around me frantically making last minute adjustments to the schedule and that, everyone's hair and that already done. Somehow someway the Celestial Spirit King had granted access for all of my spirits to be here for my wedding, and Cancer had arrived early to help us all get ready. Aquarius being here with Cancer and Capricorn would make it seem like mama is watching from up above.

It had been hilarious watching everyone react when Cancer came out thinking I had summoned him. Mira and Evergreen even gave me a lecture telling me how dangerous it was for me to summon spirits in my condition and asked how I had gotten across the block that usually develops to keep children safe during a magical pregnancy. Half an hour was wasted with me trying to explain to them that Cancer had been granted special permission to be here, until Aquarius had popped out for a second scaring them and telling them they shouldn't be stressing me out. She then went on to tease me about how I had finally gotten a boyfriend, and that she hoped my kids weren't as wimpy as me although I had seen the tears in her eyes that she was trying to hide.

Yukino had also arrived early asking me if it was alright that she had asked her spirits to make the request to the spirit king. It had shocked me finding out that the other celestial spirit mage was the reason I could share one of the most important days of my life with my spirits, the family I would always have no matter what. Needless to say Yukino was surprised when I had thrown myself on her with tears in my eyes and thanking her like crazy. Being pulled off almost immediately being told I would ruin my dress.

My spirits arriving though meant that the front row of my side of the pew would be reserved for them as my family. Mira had run off immediately to inform everyone of the change and make sure Laxus wouldn't go ballistic if he found out that my spirits were wandering around. Her reasoning had caused everyone to laugh knowing that he would be ten times worse then she and Evergreen had been.

Today of all days made me recall the losses that I have suffered. Even if I had claimed to hate him I had always imagined that when I found the right guy that my father would be the one walking me down the aisle not my best friend. My mother I had known since I was eight years old wouldn't be involved in my wedding, but it didn't mean that I still didn't miss her. Mama would have loved Fairy Tail and she would have convinced me to give Laxus a chance to prove his love to me sooner.

At first it was just a disturbance in the wind the calm feeling seeming to drift away all of a sudden. Looking around it seemed that I was the only one who noticed it even Cancer didn't look up still working on finishing Wendy's hair to make her look like a true fairy. No one seemed to be concerned about the feeling at all. Then a presence beside me almost made me jump, but seeing who it was I wasn't sure if I should be running away or sighing in relief.

"What are you doing here grandfather?" I hissed at him wondering why no one else seemed to have noticed the darkest wizard in existence being in their midst. Perhaps a spell to not cause panic and allowed only myself to see him.

"Your grandmother gets to see your wedding, and I wanted to give you a gift before you were wed. I am truly glad that your mate and future husband has ended the curse for our line and that I no longer have to watch my descendents suffer," he said with a soft smile. His eyes scanning around him almost like he was hoping that he would be able to catch a glimpse of Mavis's astral projection, but the dismayed look on his face showed that he couldn't see her giggling by Wendy.

Hearing that he wanted to give me a gift I was a little bit weary, but the paper he was holding out to me seemed innocent enough. Grabbing it I opened it shocked at what I was reading, but when I turned to confirm it with my grandfather he was gone, and I was getting confused looks as the girls noticed the paper in my hands. Seems like all he had wanted was to give me this tiny piece of hope for a normal life and give me a chance to make sure I never activated my curse.

Dear Lucilla:

As you are the light of Fairy Tail your brand of the curse shows the opposite of what you are. Just like your mother always wanted a family it destroyed her when she failed, my want for love left my love half dead half alive, and your grandmothers love of life made her a killer. Your curse can be the easiest to manage, but also the hardest with how much you feel when someone threatens that you love. If you ever allow hatred into your heart your curse will activate.

Yet if you stay the girl you are now so full of hope and life you can live a normal life span for a mage. Beside your husband who you can grow old with and the children you can watch take your place in the world. Hatred is your enemy, but love is the cure you will always need.

If the time ever comes where hatred stirs in your heart and the curse activates me you will be welcomed in Tartaros as the new master. Your uncle still lies in slumber seeming content in his life and I shall leave him sleep as long as I am able. This shall be the last time you will ever see me unless if your curse activates, but myself and the demons of Tartaros will always watch out for you and your family.

Take care Lucilla.

Zeref Dragneel

Reading the last sentence I tore of the end of his name crumpling it up in my hand and ensuring that no one would ever be able to read it. What was he thinking including his last name where anyone could have easily seen it? Where anyone could have linked Natsu Dragneel with the darkest wizard in history?

I was glad though glad that I finally knew what my trigger was and hopeful that I would never end up activating it. Despite all that we had been through all the torture that I have gone through not once had I felt an ounce of hate for any of our enemies. Usually all I felt was pity and sorrow for the pasts that had led them down this path. Maybe I wouldn't have to worry about leaving Laxus behind one day if all I had to do was keep hatred out of my heart. Instead I could grow old with the man I love and never worry about becoming a worse threat then Zeref was.

"Everything alright Lucy?" Erza asked coming up to me smiling brightly and holding my bouquet in her hands.

"Everything's perfect Erza. Why wouldn't it be I get to marry the love of my life today?" I responded shoving the note I had received into my key pouch. Even if I couldn't summon them and they were already going to be in the crowd I still felt like I needed the keys on my side like usual when I walked down the aisle to join Laxus.

"Good because we've got to get to the church now Lucy or we're going to be late, and I don't think you want to keep Laxus waiting," Mira said coming up to me and tugging on my hand forcing me to stand and then dragging me off to the horse drawn carriage. Surprisingly that had been Laxus's contribution to our wedding not Mira's, but I did like it. I was just glad that Natsu was waiting for us at the church because none of us needed to worry about our dresses being ruined because of a dragon slayers motion sickness.

Laughing I followed her truly happy with everything that I was promised would start today. The ride to the church winded through town with the people of Magnolia throwing flower petals down on our path. Fairy Tail protected them when they needed it and so they felt a need to join in on the celebrations and congratulations. I even saw the old men I usually had passed when I still lived on Strawberry street waving at me with their wives beside them. Even my old landlady was crying softly in the crowd and I waved at her as well.

Soon enough we arrived at the church the doors wide open, but the church silent as everyone waited for me. Natsu was standing in front of the doors giving me that boyish grin I had seen whenever we went on a new adventure. What's more adventurous then going down the path of marriage with someone you are certain you will love for the rest of your life? A life that for me could last centuries, if my curse ended up activated.

"Oi no unhappy thoughts allowed today Luce, your wedding is a happy occasion," Natsu told me as he helped me get down from the carriage. During the last month Natsu had seen me after countless fittings so he was used to seeing me without the bump that everyone had gotten accustomed to. We had warned Laxus about my dress to make sure he wouldn't go crazy seeing the missing bump.

"Aye Lushi doesn't need any frowns to make her uglier," Happy commented, but the tears in his eyes told me that he just thought me getting married and the twins meant I would have less time with him. Not that I could blame the little guy since I hadn't really spent a lot of time with him since I had moved in with Laxus.

"Come here you stupid cat," I told him making pinching motions with my fingers, but the smile on my face told him that for today at least I wasn't going to retaliate like I normally would.

"Now let's get me to my dragon slayer," I told them with a grin walking off towards the doors that would led me to my future husband.

Now that I was moments away from the big event I was getting impatient and I knew the girls could see it. If it wasn't for the fact that I wanted all of our friends to share in this as well I probably would have just thrown the doors open and ran right to Laxus demanded that Master married us right this instant.

I waited impatiently as everyone else made their way down the aisle, and made sure that I couldn't see Laxus in his tux. Sure I knew what exactly he was wearing, but I had never actually seen him wear it. I had actually been shocked when I had seen Freed, Bixlow, and Gray in their tuxedoes. They were paired off with Freed and Evergreen, Bixlow with Mira, and Gray with Erza Mira because Lucy didn't need Gajeel getting jealous about Levy dancing with another guy.

Then finally after what felt like an eternity the wedding march started to play and Wendy walked in front of us throwing down flowers as Natsu and I followed behind her at a slow pass. My first glimpse of Laxus was of a shell shocked look on his face as he took in my dress and the fairy wings attached to my back. Apparently according to Mira Fairy wings were a tradition for Fairy Tail weddings, I wasn't sure if she was pulling my leg or not, but I liked them so they stayed. Laxus looked gorgeous in his tux and I could feel the love flowing between the two of us as Natsu brought me to Laxus and the rest of our lives together.

"You look gorgeous Lucy," Laxus whispered to me the moment I was close enough, I don't think he whispered low enough because I could hear laughter from the front rows.

Seeing my spirits in the row meant for my family had me almost crying again. Most of my spirits were already crying, Loke making a big deal of it acting like a spurned lover or something like that who was losing the love of his life. I knew it was just another one of his ploys to get girls to want to go out with him and comfort him. Aries was beside him crying and whispering sorry every few seconds, but the look on her face was pure joy as she watched me walk towards the man I loved. Plue and Lyra were leaning against each other blubbering and looking so cute.

Aquarius and Scorpio were in the middle of the pew right where my parents would have sat if they lived. What shocked me the most was that both spirits were holding a picture of my parents between them, signifying those who couldn't be with us today. Cancer and Capricorn on either side of them, even Speeto was surprisingly in the pew with them and I wondered who had tracked her down. Mavis was even sitting in the pew for my family, although to those from other guilds her seat looked empty.

Finally my hand was placed into Laxus's by Natsu as he answered Master's question about who gave this woman away. Although Laxus received laughs from everyone once again when he had kissed me not being able to resist any longer, then he had turned us towards Master a hand on my belly over our twins. He needed the contact of my stomach to reassure himself that despite the fabric of my dress hiding it my baby bump was still there.

Most of the wedding words seemed to pass in a blur all of my attention being on Laxus and wanting to be with the man of my dreams it was only when Master mentioned that we had written our own vows that I snapped out of it. I hadn't even heard Master ask if anyone objected to our wedding, or maybe because of how hard it had been for Laxus to get me to a point where I would marry him they skipped that part. Looking directly into Laxus's eyes I could have reassured them that they had nothing to worry about I would stay with Laxus as long as I could which I pray is for the rest of our lives.

"Laxus I may not have believed at first that you loved me. Thinking that what happened between us was just a one night stand at first especially since you didn't remember. Now I know that we were both being foolish idiots," hearing everyone laugh at that made my smile brighter, "both of u were fighting our love for each other thinking the other one couldn't possibly share our feelings.

"I swear to you Laxus that I will never once more doubt your love for me. That I will do everything in my power to protect you and our family, no matter what it takes. I vow to love you for as long as I live however long that maybe. I vow all of this to you because you are my other half my mate and I couldn't have asked for a better one. For eternity and all of our reincarnations I swear that my soul will always be yours and that I will find you again no matter what might separate us."

There wasn't a dry eye in the crowd once I finished my mini speech. I knew that no one realized that by everything in my power to protect him and our family meant that if my curse was activated I would leave. Never would I put them in a position where I might one day end up killing them if I ended up losing control. I was also sneakily vowing to him that I would always watch over him and the twins if that happened, and any other children that we might be blessed to receive.

"Lucy my darling mate we both have been stubborn excepting the facts. It took a drunken night I don't even remember for me to get the courage to go after you, but if it wasn't for our little miracles inside you I might still be fighting. Yet even if I had to do it all over again I would because I love you Lucy and I will always love you. No matter what choices you make or what the future brings no matter who you become I will always love you through it all.

"As a dragon slayer only one woman will ever be in my heart the way you are. Any future daughters of ours will be just as important but special in their own way because they are half you. I vow to always protect you and our family and always rescue you if it's needed. My soul will always be yours because as a dragon it already belongs to you. This I do swear on my magic and love, I shall always find you again even if you don't want me to."

It seems that Laxus had realized that I will leave if my curse activates. He was telling me in his own way that no matter what he would always come for me and try his best to convince me everything will be alright. Even if I become the darkness instead of the light he was promising me that he would still love me.

"Now repeat after me Laxus Lucy with this ring I thee wed," Master told us gesturing for Happy to give him the rings. With bright smiles Laxus and I repeated Master and became husband and wife. "May I now present Mr and Mrs. Laxus Dreyar, you may now kiss your bride!"

The kiss Laxus gave me spoke of all his promises and our future. The cheers from our friends and family making me smile against his lips. Finally I had a family that I belonged to no matter what. This was a family who would always do the impossible, and celebrated or mourned with each member. This was the family I had always wished I had when I was growing up, and finally after a long journey I had earned it. Because we are Fairy Tail!