OMG! I just got the first two volumes to the Fairy Tail manga... EEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. I'm like... Dying right now...

Anyways, the show must continue! Or in this case... Story...

Just for clarification, this is the last chapter. I know, I know... But I have plans... MUAHAHAHA. lol, I'm so evil...

Ha, no i'm not...

Have you figured out who the secret Santa is? Many people think it's Jellal. But I gave hints that it's Jet... What will the world do now? Jellal or Jet?

Ya'll seem to want Jerza in this... STOP MESSING WITH MY IDEAS!

You'll just have to find out if Jerza is in this... Who am I kidding? Of course Jerza is in this!

Anyways, I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. Also check out my GaLe story. I said it would be a one-shot, but it didn't work out.

Merry Christmas to you all! Mine was fantastic!

Chapter 4

Not Alone

~flashback~

"Jellal, is it really because of her that you insist on doing this?" questioned a pink haired mage. They both silently crept along the rooftops in Magnolia.

"Yes. Now come along, Meredy. We need to hurry. He'll be here any minute." Jellal replied. They scuttled along the dark rooftops, until they came to a house across from their target.

"We'll wait here." Jellal said. He crouched on the rooftop, awaiting the next part of his master plan.

(Wow that sounded cheesy...)

"This better not be for nothing. If you're not going to do what you promised, I might have to do what Ultear did at the Grand Magic Games." Meredy replied, as she slouched on the rooftop. A small smirk crossed her face, as she rested it in her palm.

Jellal seemed a bit taken back, and he looked at his friend. "You wouldn't..."

"I would, Jellal. I know you don't feel like you deserve her, but you'll have to tell her. I am sure she already know's that you're lying. After all... Who else you be your fiance? And I also know that you two love each other. I would love to see you two together. That's the only reason I'm doing this." Meredy said at the taken back Jellal.

"I also want to see Juvia." Meredy added after a moment of silence. Jellal seemed to relax.

Meredy saw this. "But don't be mistaken, Jellal. you promised. I won't hesitate to torture you with the chili peppers again."

"How could you torture me without hurting yourself?"

"I'm sure a civilian would be acceptable."

Meredy giggled. She wasn't evil, but if Jellal were to break his promise, she was sure she could let her good behavior slide just this once...

As Meredy sat there, picturing Jellal rolling on the ground again, Jellal heard something. He was right there in the middle of the road. Black boots, and a large sack on his back. This was Jellal's chance. He jumped off the roof, and tried to catch up to the very fast... Secret Santa.

Jellal followed the Santa, as he raced down the streets.

"Wait!" Jellal shouted.

The secret Santa noticed Jellal's voice. He stopped in his tracks, and faced the electric blue mage.

Jellal panted. "Man, you are fast. Anyways, I need you to do me a little favor."

The Santa was caught by this. What favor?...

"I need all the presents for Erza Scarlet." Jellal finished.

The Santa chuckled. "Of course you would." The Santa said. His coat covered half of his face, but Jellal could tell who it was. Just by the look in the Santa's eyes. Jellal knew.

"Follow me." With that, the Santa rushed into an alleyway. Jellal followed.

Jellal adjusted his eyes to the dim light, but he finally saw the Santa. He sat the sack on the ground, and began to take out gifts.

"I hope you know what you're doing, Jellal. But I'm not gonna ask. Everyone knows not to fucking mess with Titania, so I actually don't mind that you take these." The Santa handed Jellal a stack of presents. It wasn't too big... But Jellal was surprised. Did people just not know what to get Erza?

Erza... man, he loved her name. Especially Scarlet. He loved her last name even more... Last name... Ferna-

NO!

"Thanks." Jellal said. He rushed out of the alleyway, and got back to Meredy.

(See what I did there? *wink*)

~December 24th~

The guild had an overwhelming commotion coming from inside the guild hall. Bets flew everywhere, and shouts followed. It was the noisiest day of the year. Tomorrow would be the day that they figured out who the Secret Santa was.

"I still think it's Jet."

"How can it be Jet? He was cleaning the guild hall with Mira last night!"

"Who else could match his speed? No one is as fast as Jet! You would have to fly or something to be able to match his speed!"

Some random guild members argued, as the disputes continued among the guild members.

"Erza, what do you think you got from the secret Santa?" Asked Lucy, as she and Erza lounged at the bar.

"I don't know. I'm hoping armor. But my standards are very high, so I doubt anyone could have gotten that for me. What about you, Lucy?" Erza replied. Then taking a bite of her gingerbread cookie.

"I have no clue! Now that I think about it, maybe someone will get a new gate key for me! Or cash. Or new pens. Or..." Lucy continued her out-load thoughts to Erza. But Erza didn't listen. She was too caught up in her own thoughts. She was actually surprised she had gotten so many presents so far. Who would do that? Her closest friend was away, and she knew he wasn't the Secret Santa. Who could have done that for her?

Hot coco steamed in Erza's mug. She sat comfortably on her living room couch.

'11:59 pm'

It was still the twenty-fourth. The Santa is never late. Why would they be late tonight. Well... It didn't really matter for her. She was just trying to enjoy her unwanted solitude. She confirmed to herself that she was now officially depressed. She didn't want to be lonely. But everyone else had plans. Juvia was planning a special night for her Gray-sama. Natsu was still terrified of Erza (Earlier that day, he had 'accidentally' destroyed her gingerbread house, and she beat him to a pulp). Lucy was going to stay up all night, so she could open her presents at exactly midnight. Or, the first opportunity she would get to open her presents on Christmas. The strausses were having family time. Levy was finishing one of 'Erza's' novels that Erza had recommended. Oh dear, who knows what her reaction would be tomorrow... It seemed everyone was busy. She was supposed to be happy, and surrounded by all her friends. Her nakama. But she wasn't happy. She would just have to suck it up, and put on a smile for tomorrow. At least she would be able to open her presents... Right? But Christmas wasn't about presents. It was about spending time with family, and nakama. It was about laughing at Natsu for putting on a Santa costume, or scolding Gray for his unnatural stripping habits. It was about being there with everyone. But it was just her tonight... Only her...

The grandfather clock in her living room gave a large 'ding dong' that signaled midnight. The Santa was late. She took one last swig of her hot coco, before deciding to head to bed. Just as she was about to head to her bed room, there was a knock at her door...

She had made it a tradition to open her door with a sword in hand. Maybe she would bring in the Secret Santa, and get some reward?

She was completely dumbfounded at what she saw.

There on her door step, stood none other than, Jellal.

(Now isn't the time to be fangirling. Just wait for what's gonna happen next. Then you can scream...)

Jellal stood there, with his hands behind his back. She assumed it was some sort of present he was hiding.

"J-Jellal?" Was all Erza could muster out.

"Hello, Erza. Please don't get mad at me. I-I made a promise to someone." Jellal said. A blush fuming on his cheeks.

"Wh-What do you mean? Why would I be mad? I am actually glad you're here. But shouldn't you be with someone else?" Erza questioned.

Jellal grit his teeth. 'Why did she have to say that? Did she actually believe me?' Jellal thought.

It suddenly didn't matter to him. He was going to do what he promised.

"Actually, Erza, I... Uh..." Jellal started to sweat. Oh my goodness, what was he thinking?

"You what?"

"Well... Iwastheonewhowasgivingyoupresents!" Jellal said incredibly fast.

Erza's eyes grew wide, and her mouth was slightly parted.

'He stayed here in Magnolia... For me? He delivered presents to my house every night... For me?' Erza thought.

"I'll explain later, but..."

"But what?"

"Well... There weren't enough presents, so I improvised." Jellal admitted.

"And you're here to give it to me?" Erza assumed out-loud.

Jellal nodded.

"Close your eyes." Jellal asked.

Erza complied. What was he going to give her? It must have been a really bit surprise...

Little did Erza know, it was a surprise... A really big one. Even though the present was small, it would mean the world to Erza... She had yet to witness.

Jellal pulled the present from behind his back, and before Erza had a chance to peek, Jellal's lips FINALLY crashed into Erza's.

(Your welcome. Now you can fangirl... I'll cover my ears.)

Meredy snickered in the background.

~Erza's POV~

So I assume it was mistletoe he brought? How cliche... At least I got that kiss I wanted. That kiss I have been dreaming about ever since that night on the beach. That kiss I was only centimeters away from. Now I finally got it.

It was so romantic. Snow blissfully fell in the cold night, and only our body warmth provided heat.

one of his hands on my waist that pulled me closer to him. His other held the piece of shrubbery above our heads. It seemed so welcoming... So weird, but comfortable. I dropped my sword, and wrapped my hands around his neck. His hot mouth, tongue... His breath against my face. It was like a dream... Screw that. It was fucking perfect. I was surprised that it was reality.

If only it lasted longer... He slowly pushed away. My eyes fluttered open, and Jellal was still extremely close to my face.

"So, My assumption was right? You don't have a fiance." I said with a smirk on my face.

He smiled back, and nodded.

"Do you know how long I've waited for that?" I asked.

His eyes widened.

"The kiss?" He asked. As if he didn't know!?

I nodded. We both flushed red.

"I don't know." Jellal whispered.

"Ever since that night on the beach. I was hoping you would kiss me. But I still found it extremely romantic that you thought you didn't deserve me." I replied.

"How did you?..." Was all my dumbstruck Jellal could say.

"It was simple, really. You tried to stop a relationship between us, by faking an engagement. But that look in you eyes... I knew you were lying. After all... I love you too much to accept the thought you would ever be with someone else." I said. Whispering the last part.

I stared at his eyes. He kept blinking. Oh, Jellal...

"Really?" He asked.

I giggled, and nodded. Of course I was being serious. Love isn't something you lie about...

Before he could say anything else, I pulled him to my lips again, and we both seemed to melt into a passionate kiss.

In my mind, I kept thinking... Where the hell did he learn to kiss so well!?

(The world may never know...)

"Victory is sweet, isn't it, Meredy?" Mira asked as she made her way through the snowy night.

"Yes it is... Yes it is..." Meredy replied to the white-haired matchmaker. A satisfied smirk passing over both their faces.

The two continued walking away from Erza's house. Leaving Erza and Jellal... Alone...

Later that morning, everyone was gathered at the guild hall.

"Awww, man! You're so lucky, Erza! All I got were socks." Pouted Lucy, as she envied over Erza, and her boyfriend.

"It's alright, Lucy. You're a beautiful woman. I am sure some guy will come along and-" Erza was suddenly cut off by Natsu crashing into Lucy.

"-Natsu!" Erza said. Rage filled her voice.

"Sorry, Lucy." Natsu said. Erza picked him up off of Lucy by his scarf.

"It's alright, Natsu." Lucy said. She rubbed her head, and slowly got up from the floor.

"NATSU" Erza bellowed.

"How dare you interrupt me and Lucy's conversation!? We were having a very important conversation about-" Suddenly Erza stopped. And she realized that this was a perfect opportunity...

"I mean... You only had to ask Lucy to hug you. You didn't have to crash into her, and interrupt our conversation." Erza said in a much calmer tone.

Natsu was completely stunned. His eyes went white, and his mouth flung open.

Lucy had the same reaction. They both blushed.

"The hell, Erza!?" Natsu screamed in Erza's grasp.

"Oh, you're right. I should let you go, so you can hug your girl. Bye, lovebirds." Erza said. She walked away with Jellal in hand. Leaving the two dumbstruck teens to their own conversation.

(Thank you, Erza!)

"BRATS!" The master shouted.

Everyone stopped, and listened.

"We will be announcing the secret Santa in just a moment, so get out your cash!" The master yelled.

The whole guild scrambled, and everyone got out their jewels.

Mira walked up on stage.

"Now, only me, and master knew who the Santa was all along. So we weren't allowed to make any bets. But I am pretty sure you all will be in for a shock. Get ready to lose your jewels." Mira said sweetly.

Whispers spread among the guild members.

"A shock? Is it not Jet, or something?"

"I told ya so!"

"And the Secret Santa is..." Mira started. Everyone crossed their fingers and toes, and held their breath. It was killing all the betters.

"Gajeel!" Mira finished.

"EHHHHHHHH!?" All the betters said in unison.

All, except one...

"Yahooo! I knew it!" Shouted Levy. Everyone turned their head towards the young mage. She won this one...

Everyone walked over to her, and handed their jewel with frowns on their face. Their faces were completely pale, and struck with humility.

Gajeel only smiled. His shrimp won...

Levy and Gajeel shared quick glances before both blushing.

It had been a good holiday. Maybe too good.

Now we'll just have to see how New Year's goes...

Unfortunately, I'm doing something else for New Year's. Don't fret... Don't fret! It will be awesome, I assure you. I hope you all enjoyed this. It was a lot of fun to write. Please comment, favorite, and follow.

Also check out my GaLe story. I love you all. Thank you for you support.

Happy Holidays, and a happy New Year.

XOXO

~locoanime