{Hello my amazing GaLe shippers! I hope that you enjoy this chapter. Sad news: there is only one more chapter after this one and then the epilogue. But don't worry, I have another fanfiction that I'm writing, and I might add another new fanfiction as well!

Warning!: Possibility of having severe rage attacks over an INSANE plot-twist!

Now my little Shrimps, let's get on to the new chapter!}

-Levy-

Something...felt very odd for Levy. She didn't feel the soft and cozy bed that she had rested upon for the past several days. In fact, she felt as if she was not even indoors! The sun was shining brightly upon her face, causing the little bookworm to slowly blink her eyes open. She winced as the intense rays of the sunshine penetrated her eyes.

Sitting up, Levy rubbed her eyes and yawned, looking around. She gasped when she realized where she was. She was no longer at Makarov's mansion, or even Gajeel's cave house for that matter. No, she was actually on the outskirts of the village of Magnolia, her home.

But...isn't my home now with Gajeel and Lily?

She was beyond confused as to why she was here. After all, the dragon hybrid, who was also apparently her soul mate, had forced her into staying with him. He never wanted her around the village again, afraid that she would reveal his true existence.

So why am I here? How did I get here?!

Suddenly, she then realized that there was something folded in her lap. She switched positions, wincing at a pain, pain in two rather...unusual places. One source of the pain was located at the crook of her neck. She remembered the day previous, how he kissed her, how he loved her so. But she also remembered him doing something else. She remembered him biting her in the crook of her neck, causing her to pass out. The rest is unknown to her. The second source of pain was somewhere even more bizarre...but she didn't assume much of it.

Unfolding the letter, her eyes watered somewhat when she realized that this letter was written by Gajeel, her Gajeel. She began to read it.

My dearest Levy,

Shrimp, words cannot express at how sorry I am. I allowed my inner beast to take advantage of you, in more ways than one. I've always been afraid of him, afraid he would destroy if I didn't allow him what he desired. And what he desired was you, all of you.

The mark on your neck is no ordinary mark. This mark gives you the ability to turn into a dragon hybrid, but not a full dragon. It also grants you a dragon's lifespan. You're going to live for thousands of years, Shrimp. Your going to watch your friends and family die, generation by generation. You won't be able to join them in the afterlife until you fulfilled your lifespan, and it's all my fault.

And I...I also did something that I'm not proud of, at all. I did something so bad to you, Shrimp. You weren't awake and...I'm so sorry little one. I'm really sorry. He wanted to, and I was scared he would get mad and accidentally kill you if I didn't let him do it.

Shrimp, I let my inner beast surface while you were unconscious, and I let him mate you. I let him take advantage of you while you were vulnerable, and I'll never be able to forgive myself for doing that to you.

If you are pregnant, I want to ask you of something. Raise that baby as a human. Tell him that his old man died saving you from a thief. It's not a total lie, anyways. I just don't want him or her to know what I did to you. They don't need to live their life knowing that they were created out of...well, that.

That's why I brought you back to Magnolia. Live happily with your friends and family. I'll never forget you, Levy McGarden, or that crazy adventure we had together.

And Shrimp? I love you. I know you didn't love me, probably never would love me, but I want you to know that. Don't think that my inner beast did that out of pure lust. My inner beast loved you, he's just...well, he's an animal. Anything he did was out of love, believe it or not. Even if it was, in the end, very wrong to ever do.

Farewell, little Shrimp. I'll always watch over you. Oh, and don't name our kid anything Sissy. I was thinking Rogue for a boy. Maybe Delea if it's a girl. What? I like your fake name.

But anyways, I'll watch you day and night, protect you from any danger.

Love,

Gajeel

The little bookworm reread the letter over and over again, tears streaming down her face. A choked sob escaped from her mouth. She curled into a ball, shaking and sobbing aloud.

"You idiot. I hate you. I hate you...I...hate you..." Levy whispered to herself.

He...but, I still love him? Why? He left me alone to deal with his mistake, instead of being a man and facing me in person about it. You...you idiot.

She stayed curled up, not knowing what to do at this point. She spent so little time with that hybrid. She managed to find a soft side with him, and then this happened.

Perhaps the elder woman was right. He truly is the monster of the mountains.

"Levy? Levy!" someone called out.

Glancing up, the little bookworm spotted Natsu rushing towards her. He bent down, checking her for injuries. "Are you alright Levy?! You've been gone for two weeks! What happened?!"

She simply shook her head. She didn't want anyone finding out about the true situation. Despite what Gajeel had done to her, she still loved him, and she wanted to protect him at all costs. "I never made it to the cave. I ended up lost in the forest, and I finally found my way back."

Picking Levy up, Natsu gently carried her back towards the village.

"You know...Lucy had the baby while you were gone. It's a girl."

Glancing up at the pink headed commander, she smiled. "Really? Who does she look like? What's her name?"

Natsu smiled. "Heh. She's got my hair color, but other than that, she looks like Luce."

"A pink headed Lucy? That's something new to say," the short woman giggled out.

Natsu laughed with her. "And Lucy wants you to name our daughter. Call it a 'Welcome Home' present."

"Me? Are you okay with that?" she asked.

"Of course! You're Lucy's best friend! Your family to us!"

Levy smiled, her eyes watering.

They remained silent as Natsu carried her into his house. "Hey, Luce! Look what I got for ya!"

"Natsu! Be quiet, the baby is trying t-Levy?! LEVY!" Lucy shouted, grabbing her friend out of Natsu's hold, hugging her tightly.

The little bookworm began to choke slightly. "Uh, Luce...can't...b'breath!"

"Oh! Sorry!" The tall blonde released her hold on her friend, allowing the blunette to gulp in a few breaths.

"What happened Lev?! What took you so long getting back?!"

"She told me that she never made it to the cave, that she got lost in the forest. It took her two weeks to find a way back," Natsu answered for her.

Nodding, Lucy suddenly gasped. "Hey, you wanna see the baby?"

"Sure!" Levy replied excitedly.

Lucy squealed and led her best friend through the house, coming across a door that was painted a light blue. Opening it, the taller woman led Levy over to a wooden crib, where a tiny, pink headed baby slept.

The smaller woman's eyes sparkled as she observed the baby sleeping. The baby reminded her, suddenly, of her own situation.

I might...have one of those. I might...become a mother. But...but..

She didn't notice that she was crying, until arms pulled her into a warm hug.

"Levy? What's wrong?"

She shook her head. "I guess it's from being lost for so long."

The blonde offered Levy a chair to sit in, the bookworm instantly sitting down.

"Oh, Luce?"

"Hm?" she questioned.

Levy smiled towards the baby. "Is it true that you wanted me to name the baby?"

Lucy nodded eagerly. "That's right! Do you have any ideas?"

"Lily," she instantly responded, already knowing what she wanted the baby to be named.

"Lily? I like it! It's so cute!" Lucy gushed, Levy giggling at her.

"Yea, it is cute. But hey, I'm going to go over to my home, okay? I need to dust the place after being away for so long," Levy told her friend jokingly, hiding the sadness away from her.

Lucy laughed lightly. "Oh, alright. I agree with you on that statement."

Laughing along with her, the small woman stood up, making her way out of the baby room. She walked down the hallway and past the living room, exiting the house. Luckily for the depressed blunette, her house wasn't very far from Lucy's. She made it there within five minutes, opening her door and running in, slamming the door behind her.

She ran and ran, tears streaming down her face. She burst into her room, jumping onto her bed and sobbing loudly. She cried for hours, even screaming into her pillow at times. "Gajeel, you idiot! You stupid idiot! I hate you! I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!"

She glanced out her window that was beside her bed, staring at the sunset beyond her. A few more tears slipped down her face. Her scowl softened, and even a small smile suddenly formed, as she stared off into the beautiful sunset.

I hate you.

{*hiding behind Battle-Mode Pantherlily, who has his weapon drawn out and aiming at all of you. I peek out from behind him, rubbing the back of my neck nervously* Hehe...you guys aren't gonna kill me...right? *sees that all of you are glaring at me* right?!}