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On to the sequel! :)

Welp! I guess this would be a trilogy! Please let me know what you think. :)

-Dhime

They meet again

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"Oy, Laxus! Aren't you coming with us to the precious bar Gray has been babbling about?" The blonde-haired man mentioned turned to his friend, Freed, and shrugged his shoulders, not even in a bit interested.

"I'll pass. Gramps has been bugging me non-stop about a paperwork on the Thunder Legion project."

The green-haired man sighed. "Mira will kill me if I don't bring you with me. It's been months, Laxus. You should start socializing again."

"Hn." No more words has been said so Freed shook his head and left his good friend.

It has been 7 months since Erza rejected Laxus' marriage proposal and left all of them. Not even her closest friend Mira, Freed's fiancée, knows where the scarlet-haired girl is. She had left him, her friends and her job in Magnolia and no one heard anything from her. Ever since they broke up, Laxus busied himself with work, no one and nothing can stop him. Not even his grandfather. He took their break-up very badly that he even started shutting out his friends. Everyone kept on coaxing him out, especially Freed, Evergreen and Bickslow. But none of them had made Laxus feel better. Who can blame him? He is heartbroken. No other girl can pump up his blood like Erza does. And so he settled to be a miserable loner with a broken heart.

Laxus worked late until his eyes surrendered so the man left his office and went home to his condo. The one he once shared with Erza.

'Fuck. Will you stop thinking anything that involves her?'

But his mind never followed him.

Laxus arrived at his condo after 10 minutes as his phone rang at the same time. He took it from his pocket, remembering that his ex-girlfriend picked it for him.

'Dammit, Laxus.'

He clicked the answer button when he saw who was calling and held the phone to his ear. "Yeah, gramps?"

"Laxus, have you finished the paperwork I was asking?"

"Almost, do you need it immediately?"

"Not necessarily. I have a new project I wanted you to focus in right now."

"What is it?"

"I need you to meet with Sabertooth's President in my stead. You have to travel to Osaka by tomorrow."

"Fine. Who am I going with?"

"I had Laki arrange your transportation and hotel. You are going with Cana. That would be all. See you when you get back, my boy."

"Okay, gramps. See ya."

The call ended and Laxus put down his phone at the kitched table. It'll probably a good opportunity for a break for him and his gramps thought of it the same way. Laxus mentally thanked his old man for what he did. And he gets along fine with Cana. The woman is not too troublesome but she will surely challenge him for a drink in one of their travel days.

LxE

"H-Hey, Erza-san!"

The scarlet-haired woman stopped and turned around to meet the smiling face of Sabertooth's very young president. She forced a smile at the man and bowed her head a bit. "Yes, sir?"

"Oh, ah. I would just like to congratulate you for a job well done woth the presentation."

"Thank you, sir. I am glad you accepted my proposals."

"Your ideas are very fresh."

"Thank you, sir. If that is all, I would like to excuse myself now." Erza bowed again and was about to turn to leave.

"No, wait!" She turned to the man again who is now grinning and scratching the back of his head. Erza raised a brow in confusion at his action. "Uhm, well. I would like to... Uh... Invite you to dinner tonight. If that's okay! I mean if you're free that is?"

Erza's eyes slightly widen. Did Sabertooth's President just asked her out on a dinner date? The young man looked away as she scanned his every expression. She sighed and smiled. "I am free, sir. Dinner would be lovely."

Her boss' head snapped towards her as his eyes widen. "Really?! I mean... That's great. Should I pick you up? What is your address?"

"Oh, no, sir. I'll just ride a cab to the restaurant. Can I just get the name of the place?" The young man immediately told her the place and time, and she voiced a thank you and moved to go to her office, leaving the president grinning with a slight blush.

A hand rested on the blonde young president and he turned his head to face the man. "I knew she caught your eyes the first time we saw her."

"Yeah, Rogue. She is incredible, isn't she?"

"Hm. Careful, Sting. We don't even know if she has a boyfriend or a special someone."

Sting Eucliffe, President of Sabertooth Co., smirked at his long-time friend. "She wouldn't accept my invitation if she has someone." He eyed Rogue Cheney and shook his head chucklin at him, pointing at his cat wearin a frog costume. "And you can't bring Frosch in the office, my friend. Well, I better go prepare for my date. Catch ya later, Rogue!"

The young blonde happily strutted to his office to retrieve his phone and wallet and went his way to his condo.

A few hours later Sting arrived first at Osaka's best restaurant, Italian and Sweets. He found out how much Erza loves cakes, especially Strawberry ones and this place happens to make the best in Osaka. Only a few minutes later, the scarlet-haired beauty showed up clad in a black strapless dress, which the young man cannot help but think she looks sexy in it. She was immediately escorted to Sting's table as the two chatted for a bit before ordering their food.

"So you were from Tokyo right, Erza-san?"

The woman slightly smiled and nodded. "Yes, sir. And please, you may call me just Erza."

"In that case, just call me Sting." He smirked at her as her eyes widen a bit.

"Oh, I most certainly cannot call my boss in such a familiar way."

Sting chuckled at her display of formality. "Come on, Erza. We're like friends now, I insist."

Erza shrugged at let herself lose, sipping a wine and then replying, "Alright, Sting."

A beautiful smile from the red-headed woman made Sting's heart swell. It was so overwhelming. She is gorgeous, smart and graceful; fascinating. Whatever Sting decided to tell her was immediately cut off when their orders arrived. He would tell her after they eat then. The whole dinner was perfect, she managed to stay as calm as ever. She caught a few glimpse he send her way and probably he did a lot more staring that she didn't see. Now she wonders if the young president likes her or what?

After dinner, they had a few more talks, and he did a little bit of flirting. Erza decided they should call it a night. Sting offered his arm for her, and who is she to turn him down? So she held onto his arm as they walk towards the exit where they also entered earlier.

"Oh my God, Erza!"

Both Erza and Sting looked behind them to see who called her. "Cana?"

Her friendly smile immediately replaced when she saw who is behind the chocolate-haired woman. She gasped that made Sting look at her with a bit of worry then he settled his eyes on the person Erza was staring at.

"Laxus Dreyar?"

Said man ignored Sabertooth's President as he was eye to eye with the red-headed woman as he softly utter her name. "Erza..."

Everyone's daze popped when the brown-haired woman called Cana suddenly hugged Erza, forcing her to separate with Sting. Meanwhile, the young president was looking intently at Laxus, his gaze turning to a glare as he notices a familiar look he is sending the woman he is with.

'There is something between her and Laxus.'

"Cana... What are ypu doing here?" Erza asked, trying to ignore Laxus' presence.

"Master sent me and Laxus here for some business. How about you?" Cana glances behind Erza but then focused on her friend again. "Everyone misses you. Mira cried a lot when you suddenly disappeared."

"I'm so sorry. Sting and I has to go right now. Please send my regards to Fairy Tail."

"But, Erza!"

Cana was cut off when mentioned man took Erza's hand. Cana looked back and saw an already furious Laxus. "Erza."

Sting felt his companion tensed up so he squeezes her hand to let her know he's there to protect her. She ignored the call as she and Sting started moving their way out again but Laxus followed them out, Cana rushing to stop him in case he does something inappropriate.

"Let's talk." Laxus said in a stern voice.

Erza turned to him, still holding on to Sting's hand. "I'm sorry, Laxus. We need to go."

"No, you're not going with him." Laxus moved to grab Erza's other hand but Sting was quick to use his body as shield.

"Woah there, bro. I am Erza's date. She obviously doesn't want to talk to you so let us go."

This fueled Laxus' wrath more. "I don't fucking care who you are, I need to talk to her not you."

"Laxus, stop!" Cana pulled the taller blonde, Sting immediately sees this as an opportunity so she pulled Erza to walk.

"Erza!"

Finally the redhead looked at Laxus straight in the eyes. "I'm sorry, Laxus. I have nothing to say to you. Good bye."

This time she was the one to pull Sting away, Laxus was rooted to the ground as Cana was still holding his arm in case he decided to chase the two but then he didn't as Sting and Erza completely disappeared from their sight.

"I'm so sorry, Laxus. She's still not ready to face you right now, I guess." Cana almost cried when she looked up and saw Laxus' broken spirit. His eyes are blank unlike earlier when he saw Erza again after 7 months.

'He really does love her. Poor Laxus. If only I can do something for both of them.'

LxE

Laxus wasn't in the mood to meet anyone that day after what happened last night. He thought it was his chance to finally talk to Erza and probably get back with her. But she didn't even gave him a chance to speak with her.

"C'mon, Laxus! We have to go! Master will kill us if we don't get Sabertooth's account!" Cana has been on his door for about 5 minutes now and she's starting to get pissed.

Laxus opened the door and stepped out without as much as greeting her. Cana decided to clip her mouth shut so she wouldn't piss off the short-tempered blonde. Neither did she want to open the topic about last night. She doesn't want to dig her grave right now. All the way to Sabertooth they were quiet. She was trying to remember her lines for their presentation later. Master Makarov was so adamant on getting Sabertooth Co. as an ally for Fairy Tail. She heard that they once brought down said company when it's president was still Jiemma but Master trusted the new President now, and he has high hopes of him. She heard the man is still so young, maybe she can hit on him, eh?

Cana snickered on her idea that made Laxus turned to her with a blank expression.

"What?" She innocently spat.

"Hn." Laxus grunted and looked outside again. Once they arrived, they were immediately ushered to the conference room. She almost dropped her jaw when she saw who were there. One wicked-looking lady with long, black hair. One weird guy with a cat on his arm with black hair too. And the man in the middle...

Was Erza's date last night. Sting.

Said man had the same surprised expression when he saw them.

"I'm Minerva, pleased to meet you, Mr. Dreyar and Ms. Clive?"

Cana nodded and shook her hand. She tapped Laxus' arm to shake Minerva's hand too. And they were faced with the weirdo with the cat. "Rogue. This is Frosch."

Cana sweatdropped but shook his hand anyways. Minerva cleared her throat and turned to the blonde young man. "This is Sting Eucliffe, the President of Sabertooth Co."

Cana gaped and mentally slapped herself. 'Well... This could be fun... Right..?'

She nervously shook Sting's hand and looked at Laxus as it is his turn. Their handshake looked like an arm wrestling but discreet. No one wants to back down. Everyone in the room felt it so Minerva cleared her throat that made the two blondes let go each others' hand. Cana could see Laxus' hand a bit red, so as Sting's.

Tension filled the room even while Laxus and Cana presented their proposal. They were still professionaly but every now and then the two blondes will look like they're going to punch each other.

A few hours passed and the meeting ended. Even though visibly disliking Laxus, Sting does like the proposal but his decision actually depends on another person too. He just wants to make sure his decisions are solid. Sure he likes Fairy Tail but he hired an adviser for this kind of thing, right? So he told the two guests that they will give their decision the day after tomorrow.

"Sooo... Do you think they will seal the deal?" Cana broke the ice that has been bothering her since this morning.

"Gramps could be a genius sometimes so, yes." Laxus answered with a bored expression.

"If you say so." She tapped her foot and thought of an awesome idea. "I think I'm going to a bar tonight. Wanna come?"

Laxus looked at the enthusiastic woman and shook his head. "No, thanks. I need to contact gramps and Gildarts. And maybe Freed, I left him a document gramps has been bothering me about."

"Ah, you're no fun! This is a potential break, dude! Maybe that's why Erza dumped you! You always think of work!" Cana's eyes widened and quickly clipped her mouth. She so wannakill herself right now. But maybe Laxus is on it.

Laxus glared at her. "Shut up, Cana."

"Aye, sir!" As soon as they stopped at the hotel, she ran to her room as fast as she can, leaving Laxus on his own.