A/N: Well now, I'm glad to see that the last chapter satisfied! It's been about three months since my last update and I apologize for the wait. As said ,I wanted to let the manga get a decent start on my before continuing, and now that it has, I'm free-finally!-to continue this story! Work has been pressing down on me as of late, leaving me with less time to write than I'd like. If I had it my way, most of my stories would be updated by now. Sadly it doesn't work that way, so I'll be doing my best to update as often-and as quickly as I can. After much adue and even more thought, I've finally decided Naruto's what Naruto's fate will be. Imprisonment or Freedom? Fairy Tail or Sabretooth? What will happen? Which side will he choose?

I don't want to reveal anything here in the author's note...you'll just have to read the chapter to find out! So now...

...onto the next chapter of Tipsy!

"You're home...

~Cana Alberona, Fourth Master of Fairy Tail.

You Belong to Me

Naruto stifled a yawn with the back of his hand. Bored.

He was soooo sucking bored!

Nearly a week had passed since the near-destruction of the Sabretooth Guild. Only a wee, and he'd been sitting here in the interrogation room for what felt like an eternity. This dull, drab white room, padded at the wall and hardened at the floor, supposedly created just to nullify his own magical powers. Any restraints they attempted to provide melted into slag before they could clamp them on him. And so he'd sat here, drumming his fingers against the table, wonderin what was happening in the outside world

They'd said precious little to him thus; they hadn't even bothered to take his statement before throwig him in here. And so he'd sat, twidling his thumbs, his senses sproud out to detect the happening beyond the room. He was the only "guest" in this underground chamber. There were no soul to hear his words, nor his exasperation. Solitary confinement. Were they trying to intimidate him? If so their plans were doomed to failure. The only thing-the only woman!-that truly intimidated him was his wife and her wicked wrath and both were fare and away from here.

But he was not entirely cut off from the outside world as they thought. He was a Wizard Saint for a reason, after all. As he slept he dreamnt and as he dreamnt, he found himself far removed from the dreadful dreary world with its iron bars and shackles upon reality. As he slept, he dreamnt, and as he dreamnt, he reached out to his wife, mile away in Magnolia Town. He touched her mind in slumber, communing to her everything that had happened over the last seven days, and his own, unfortunate...confinement.

And that wasn't all.

He felt Cana resist at first, felt her surprise-her anger-as she realized he was imprisoned.

So when the door finally flung itself open, jarring him from his sleep, the Sun God was in less than an amicable mood.

"I was having...the...best...dream...of my fucking life." Naruto growled. He took a deep breath to compose himself and folded his hands together upon the table. "So, what can I do for you, Head Captain of the Custody Enforcement Unit?" Standing before him was a man he'd seen many times in the last seven years, Lahar, leader of the rune knights. The two kne one another well, and under more pleasant circumstances, he would've been happy to see the dark-haired mage. Alas, Naruto wasn't feeling particularly pleasant at the moment.

"Hello," Lahar offered a wan smile. "Naruto."

"S'uuup."

If Naruto wanted to, he could've been quite amiable with this man. But he didn't want to amiable. He wanted to get the hell out of this room. He wanted to be free of whatever schemes Minerva had planned. He wanted to get back to his family, hold his wife and child in his arms and take the former over and over and over again until they were both sated. He was in no mood to sit here and listen to some council flunkey flaunt what he thought he knew of him, of the Sun-God!

"You've been quite busy over the last seven years." The leader of the rune knights began, pulling up a chair as he laid a thick manilla folder down upon the table. Naruto didn't even bother to inquire. He knew whose file that was and he wasn't about to take the bait like some stupid fish. It was his file. A lifelong list of his accomplishments, from his very first job to the chaos he'd wrought last week. Heh. He was pleased to see that the folder was a great deal thicker than he last remembered.

"I've heard quite a lot about you as of late." With some effort, the dark-haired captain unfurled the folder; the table quivered from the effort. "More than I would've liked."

"Oh, really?"

Lahar inclined his head in a short nod and immediately launched into a list of his more...sordid accomplishments.

"Consorting with the Master of Fairy Tail. Conspiring to take down Sabretooth from within-

"Oh you dirty bitch, work the shaft."

"Excuse you...?"

"Sorry." The dragons slayer apologized, although he really didn't feel sorry at all. "I like to dirty talk when someone doesn't have the balls to tell me himself."

"Perhaps I should just skip to my point." Lahar sighed. He pressed a gloved hand against the folder for emphasis. "Uzumaki Naruto, I'll be frank. You've thrown a hot potato, into the Council's lap. Guran Doma wants to have you executed on behalf of the council for inciting such chaos-

"And on behalf of me he can shut the fuck up." Naruto growled back.

"I'm trying to have a serious conversation with you here." The man frowned.

"Oh." Naruto snickered, exposing fangs in a glistening grin so sinister that it actually left the man quivering. "So am I. And I'm failing. And I'm sorry for that. It's just that I'm so agitated." The words darkened alongside his visage as he leaned forward, blue eyes blazing like azure flames." Because this dumb little shit strolled into my room, woke me up from the best fucking dream ever and is trying to impress reason upon me, like I'm his alchoholic father." Before Lahar could open his mouth to protest, Naruto had placed two fingers to the man's forehead, eyes blazing red. "Be a sport and let daddy get another beer, would you?"

The dark-haired mage could only frown as his surroundings burst into white.

"What're you-

Lahar blinked as he found himself standing outside the cell block. One moment he'd been sitting across from one of the most powerful mages to ever exist; the next, he was right back where he started. His folder gone, alongside the keys. The keys! He scrambled back to Sun-God's cell silently cursing himself for his ineptitude. Foolish! He'd thought the room had dappened the man's magic to the point of nonexistence, leaving him soft and weak; powerless within the confines of those four walls. He'd been wrong. Terribly, horribly wrong. He'd probably already escaped by now!

He reached the door and flung it open, gasping for breath.

Naruto grinned back at him, a mug of rum clutched tightly in one hand, keys in the other. The dragon slayer raised his glass in greeting and took a hearty drink. An errant thought sent the keys flying through the air at Lahar; the man grabbed at them with fumbling fingers. Incredulous, he demanded an explanation from the grinning wizard saint.

"How did you-

"That would be telling." Naruto smiled. "Did you really think I'd shown the council all of my abilities? Those prejudistic bastards, who eliminiate anyone for stepping even an inch out of line?" He scoffed, cuting Lahar off once again. "No, I was never trapped here. I could've left any time I pleased. I only stayed to hear what charges you had to level against me. And apparently, they're bullshit."

"I-

"I'm not some pet mage for the council to toy with," the blond admonished further as he circled the table, indicating the padded walls surrounding them. "See this?" He snapped his fingers and was gone, reappearing a handsbreath behind Lahar."I can go wherever I want, do whatever I want, whenever the hell I want and there's not a damned thing you can do about it." He drained his glass in a single gulp and slammed it down upon the table, sending the folder jumping into the air. "The council would be wise to remember that.

"Now, lets make three things clear. One. I'm not apologizing. Two. I was in the right. Three," and here he stood eyes ablaze, "if those bastards on the council try to use my wife as leverage against me...well, it won't be pretty." He made no mention of his daughter. Best for Guran Doma not to know his weakness.

"I'm not apologizing." He clarified further, flinging himself back into the chair. "Read me my rights so I can get the hell out of here."

Lahar sighed. A slow, wry smile stole its way over his face.

"Having a family really has changed you, hasn't it, Naruto-san?"

The blond snorted.

"Not for the better, obviously. Quite frankly, I think its made me a bit of an asshole."

"And you weren't one to begin with?"

"I object to such a statement!" Naruto groused as Lahar reclaimed the seat opposite him.

"You seemed to have planned for such an event," The leader of the rune knights slowly shuffled the papers on his desk, oblivious to the blonde's consternation. "We found a recording lacrima on your person. It supports you story. You were attacked first. However," and here his face did darken, "It fails to explain your use of lethal force."

"I didn't have much choice." The Sun-God shrugged, regarding his old friend blackly once again. "Orga and Rufus were trying to kill me at the time. If I held back there was a very good chance I wouldn't be sitting here right now." He straightened in the chair, unable to suppress the slightest shiver. "I wasn't about to let Jiemma rape Yukino, either." It wasn't as if he loved her...alright. he did but not like that! She was like a little sister to him! A cute little sister. He'd sooner tear off his right arm than see her come to harm. Honestly, she was probably one of the reasons he'd stayed in the first place. If not for her and Rogue, he'd probably have left the guild a long time ago.

"Yes, about that," Lahar continued, "You'll be pleased to know she's safe and sound."

Naruto sighed.

"In custody?"

"With your wife."

The blonde's frown did more than turn upside down; it was positively beatific.

"You cheeky dickwaffle."

"Lady Minerva has also vouched for you." Lahar continued, the slighest of smiles pulling at his mouth. "I don't know what you did to enamor her so, but she posted your bail some hours ago. One million jewel. Quite the amount, wouldn't you agree?" Naruto groaned, prompting a confused frown from his friend. Damnit! He'd forgotten all about Minerva! She wasn't going to leave him alone-certainly not now-not after he'd made his final decision. His time in solitary had given him just that; time to think. Sabretooth was his guild. He'd help found it. It was like a child to him. His child. A indignant, disobedient child he thought he could goad into behaving so long as he was nearby. He'd been wrong. The guild had given him nothing but misery over the last seven years, and it had nearly scarred Yukino for life. There could be no righting the wrongs that had corrupted this child of his. It was no longer his guild. He knew now where he belonged. Fairy Tail

There was just one snag.

Minerva.

He'd hoped -prayed- she would be content with taking her father's place as Master and ruling over Sabretooth, assuming it wasn't disbaded. Apparently not. If she was willing to post the amount Lahar had mentioned-a small fortune!-just to secure his release, then she doubtlessly had plans for him. Plans he wanted no part of!

"Is something wrong?" Lahar asked.

Sun-God shook his head.

"No...its nothing..." a thought occurred to him. "That reminds me for whatever reason...Sabretooth hasn't been disbanded?"

Lahar shook its head.

"No."

"Why the hell not?"

"You've placed Jiemma in critical condition, but he'll likely spend the rest of his life in prison for his crimes. Most of the guild members responsible for attacking you were also apprehended." He tapped at the folder, in a errant thought, his eyes distant and cold, fraught with concern. "I won't lie to you, Naurto-san. It will be a significantly smaller Sabretooth, that takes place in the games this year. You murdered two of their best mages and those that remain are doubtless to seek vengeance." His voice turned to flint as he spoke. "Should they attempt something like this again we of the Magic Council will-

"No, don't bother."

"Ha?"

Naruto was staring down at the table, his hands clutched hard into its surface; white-knuckled against the wood. Flames roared high in his eyes.

"If they try something like this again, you won't have to worry." his words were soft, deadly so.

Lahar blinked.

"I'm afraid I don't understand-

"Because if they're foolish enough to come after me a second time, I'll wipe them out." The Sun God promised; voice black as the darkest night. "There won't be anything left to arrest but ashes."

"Y-You can't be serious." Lahar sputtered out. "If you did such a thing the council would do more than just strip you of your title! The full wrath of Etherion would come down on you-

Then he saw the look in the blonde's eyes. Felt the cracks, spreading across the table. Sensed the killer intent stemming from the man's every pore. He was serious, Lahar realized. If Sabretooth ever threatened Naruto or his family again, the dragon slayer would exterminate the lot of them without hesitation. Heaven help whomever threatened them; because nothing short of a blast from The Etherion would stop this man from taking his vengeance. Perhaps not even that. Lahar shuddered at the thought of the weapon being fired again.

"You're truly serious about this, aren't you?"

Naruto's gaze spoke volumes. It was his title that had saved him this time; next time, kami forbid, there would be no certanties.

"So I'm free to go?" Naruto asked.

"Yes." Lahar rose from his chair and turned to unlock the door. "One more thing."

"Hmm?"

"Your wife is waiting for you."

Naruto froze, rooted in place by the man's words. He turned, slowly, presenting his old acquaintance with a slow smile, spread across his face. In that moment, Lahar could see just how much Naruto truly loved his wife more than anything in the world It was there in his eyes, in his smile, in the way he held himself. If it was for her he'd walk straight through hell with that very same smile. He'd burn for her, just as he was burning with love and aroud even ow

"You mean she's here?"

Cana's head snapped up as the sound of crisp footfalls reached her ears. She'd arrived hours ago via airship, thanks in part to Blue Pegasus. Ichiya owed her a favor, one she'd been swift to call on upon finally learning the location of her husband. She was tired of secrecy. Tired of waiting. Seven years of happiness and sorrow, of hiding in the dark, of letting her little girl grow up without a father. Seven years of pain, a pain so terrible she thought she die, finally ended, here today.

The moment Naruto contacted her, conveyed to her his location, she'd been up and out the door, leaving Cornelia in the care of Bisca and Alzack. Like hell she'd trust Gray with her kid! Now she stood in the halls of the capital, awaiting her husband's return. The guards had refused her passage any further than the lobby, and so here she was, waiting, ears straining for the slightest sound of steps. When she heard them she knew. She simply knew. She felt his shock from across the room, radiating outward in waves.

Lahar bit back a smile as he bid the guards let the Wizard Saint pass and he himself moved out of the man's way. And just in time too; because the card-user launched herself at the blond faster than any magical bullet could ever hope to, her arms wrapping around his neck in a loving hug. Ah, love. Naruto stiffened only for an instant, surprise scrawing across his every feature, then he grabbed her up in his arms and whirled her around, saying her name over and over as if he wanted to hear it forever.

"Cana...

A moment.

The run of a sandglass.

A sliver of time. How long? Cana Alberona could not have said. But when she emerged from that coccoon of safety where nothing mattered but that she was safe and loved within the circle of arms, the guards were still gawping at the two of them, at this scene, straight out of a fairy tale. The irony was not lost on her. She blinked as he reached down to touch her face, his fingers cradling her cheek gently, fearfully, almost as if he had to be certain of it; terrified she would vanish into a dream. Then he rushed forward, snatching her up in his arms, kissing Cana Alberona with an urgency that almost overwhelmed her.

Cana felt the tears before she realize she was crying.

Tears of joy.

Of relief.

He was burning hot, even in the warm afternoon, and when their lips parted, he halted once more, holding her fearfully, as if they stood on a precipiece. Cana reached up and gently touched his cheek as he had, and was surprised to feel tears there. She smiled, not all harsh and edges as before, but softer, teasing. And then Naruto leaned in and kissed Cana again, slower this time. He dared to move his lips over hers, to feel her shudder against him, to taste her tongue over his, His lips were soft, warm, and oh so inviting. She crumpled into him, the anger leaching from her features.

Oh kami...kami...

"Mine." Cana couldn't help it; she hissed out the word between breaths, fingers scrabling to remove his armour, fisting in his hair. "You're mine."

"Yours." Naruto whispered into her ear. He'd check on Yukino later. For now, there was only her. Only Cana. "Always yours."

...always."

A/N: NarutoxCana! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAW! The decision has been made! Naruto goes to Fairy Tail! Minerva isn't going to take this lying down, however. Sabretooth, though weakened, is far from down and out. There's trouble brewing on the horizon. A storm is coming, and the Grand Magic Games are only a small part of the chaos that is to come. Someone's going to get what's coming to them, though I won't say who it is. Stay tuned! Lemons and hilarity abound next chapter. And if anyone caught the TFS references in this chapter...good for you!

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