-Liz-

Another day was going by as Erin and I sat at the bar with Cana. Mirajane was making sure Cana and I both stayed in control and sober, for the most part. Erin laughed at a joke made by an approaching Grey.

"Hey babe, what's up?"

He asked after he kissed my head and put his arms around me.

"Just havin' a drink."

I held my glass up, my ninth if anyone was counting. Cana patted her daily barrel and Erin was still on her fourth, Erin was defiinitely not a party pooper, but she didn't drink as much as we did.

"Hey Liz, Erin!"

At the sound of our names we both turned to see Levy coming our way.

"What's up Levy?"

I asked as she reached us.

Levy looked at us and smiled.

"Nothing much, it's just my team is working on something big and we wondered if you two would help."

Erin looked at me and shrugged.

"Sure. You know we'd help with anything."

She said and Levy clapped.

"What do you need us to do?"

I asked curiously as I downed the last of my drink and set the glass down. Mirajane was about to fill it back up, but I shook my head telling her I was done for now.

"We're going on this mission and we need more hands."

I was slightly confused, but I went along.

"So when do we start?"

Erin asked.

"Now."

-Levy-

They followed me out of the guild after they shared a confused look with eachother. Gajeel, Jet, and Droy waited outside.

"About time."

Gajeel said. I skipped to his side, which earned me looks from Jet and Droy.

-Erin-

I was a little curious as to what were doing. Instead of heading to the tram or boat like Natsu's team, we headed into town.

"Odd."

Liz whispered to me as we followed Levy and the others and I couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"Ya think."

I whispered back. Jet and Droy went into a shop, but before I could see what was inside, Levy pulled Liz and I into another shop while Gajeel stayed outside.

"Streamers?"

Liz asked.

"Just what type of mission does Levy have us helping with anyways?"

She asked and I just shook my head until I saw Jet and Droy come back with what looked like candles and bags of confetti.

'Wait a second...'

I thought to myself.

"Doesn't this stuff normally mean party?"

I asked Liz and she nodded. I was about to tap Levy when Gajeel walked in with a Cana able sized keg. Liz a I looked at one another and nodded.

"Party."

We said in unison.

"Only question is, who's it for?"

Liz asked quietly.

"You guys ready?"

Levy asked with multicolored streamers in her hands. Liz and I didn't do anything but stand there, but the confusion was about to kill me.

"You bet."

I smiled. As we walked out I whispered in Liz's ear.

"Let's play along and see what happens."

Liz gave me a thumbs up and winked.

-Liz-

Erin and I followed Levy and the others around the back of the guild and after Levy had us stay outside for a few seconds, quickly motioned us to go inside. I blinked in shock when I saw the entire guild decked out in streamers and ribbons of some kind. Hell, Natsu was even in the corner of the room blowing up balloons which I found funny. I always knew he was full of hot air, but damn.

I glanced back at Erin to see she had a similar look of shock on her face as well.

'Who could this party possibly be for?'

I wondered as I looked around and took notice of who was here and who wasn't. I blinked in shock when I realized there was only one person not accounted for. I looked at Erin again and when our eyes met I saw she had figured out who the party was for as well.

"Master Markov."

We said together, both smiling like idiots at having been able to figure it out.

"Of coarse."

Erin rolled her eyes and I laughed.

"Why does that not surprise me?"

I asked as we folloed Levy over to the bar and set everything down.

"Wonder how old he's turning."

I mumbled curiously and Erin laughed.

"If you ask that question and he's as old as I think, can I have your jacket?"

I shot her a glare and she held up her hands.

"Come on, let's see what else we can help Levy with."

I said before walking over to the blue haired mage who was currently talking to her boyfriend, telling him to do something.

-Levy-

I was about to smack him.

"All I need you to do is move the table."

I said to Gajeel.

"If he can't I will."

Erin said as she and Liz came up behind us. Gajeel gave her a look and picked the table up off the ground and put it where I wanted it. I turned to Erin. She shrugged.

"He's hard headed. How do you think she put up with me for so long."

Erin pointed to Liz who nodded.

"So Levy, when exactly did you plan on telling us you had us helping you with preperations for a party for the Master?"

Liz asked sweetly as she sidled up beside me. Erin watched her, wondering just what her best friend was up to.

"Well, I figured you'd catch on."

Nervous laughter followed as Erin crossed her arms. I knew them well enough, they weren't mad, but when you had a water slayer and a celestial wizard who could take down the biggest and baddest, you tend to act that way.

"And here we are. Good job shorty."

Liz said before patting me on the back and I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. Erin nodded and smiled, she walked over to help Jet with the drinks.

-Gajeel-

Levy looked so happy today. She had this look of accomplishment and joy. Finally reaching her through the crowd, I wrapped my arms around her tiny waist earning a small squeak from her. Leaning down, I whispered in her ear.

"This place looks like a girl got a hold of it."

She shivered as I spoke.

"Well, I am a girl and I know he'll like these things."

I smirked at her attempt at speaking straight. I kissed her jawline and planned on kissing her fully until I heard a crash. I looked up to find Natsu and Gray shouting at one another. Levy made a disappointed sound.

"I'll be right back."

I said before breaking away from her.

"What the hell do you think you're doing you fire lizard!?"

Gray yelled at Natsu with narrowed eyes.

"I'm hangin' banners slanty eyes!"

Natsu yelled back. Erin stood off to the side, like me waiting to pull the two idiots apart when they started actually fighting.

-Liz-

I sighed as I listened to my boyfriend yell at one of my best friends.

"Oh this is ridiculious."

I said as Natsu got a fireball ready to throw at Gray.

"Enough dammit!"

I snapped as I moved and stepped between the both of them, placing a hand firmly on both of their chests to stop them.

"I have had enough of your petty fighting. Today we are celebrating the Master's birthday and I swear to every higher power there is if you two don't stop fucking fighting and get along for this one day that I will kick both your asses, freeze you, then tie you up and toss you in the corner for the rest of the week!"

I said and they both looked at me in shock. Natsu opened his mouth to say something, but I glared at him and he shut up.

"Good, now go help Erza and Mira with the last of the decorations and don't let me hear a single negative word come out of either of your mouths or so help me I will make you regret it."

I said and they both booked it over to the bar.

I shook my head and sighed.

"I swear, sometimes it's like I'm dealing with a pair of children."

I heard Erin laugh and turned to her.

"What?"

I only halfly snapped. She put up her hands in defense.

"Nothin', just I missed your short temper, started to think you lost it."

She smiled. The last few weeks have been better with Gray and I'm beyond happy, so there's been no real use for a tempura. Except the occasional spats between the 'kids'.

"What's all this?"

I heard Master's voice and turned towards the stairs to see him up at the top. I quickly motioned for everyone to get into place as I dragged Erin with me to the top of the stairs. I covered Master's eyes and guided him down the stairs.

"It's a surprise Master."

I said as we reached the bottom floor.

"You're gonna love it."

Erin said. I slowly removed my hands and heard him gasp.

"SURPRISE!"

Everyone yelled together as they threw confetti.

-no one-

As Markov cried and said his thankyou's, Cana and Liz worked the drinks while Lucy worked the music. Natsu and Happy stayed near the food table, Erza not far from her favorite cake. Gray and Liz danced along with Elfman and Evergreen, Levy and Gajeel, and Alzack and Bisca. The party lasted a few hours, but when cleaning time, some of the boys were somewhat threatened by the girls to help.

Liz was leaning against the bar as she watched Lucy and Natsu clean up the last of the decorations. The party had actually lasted quite a while, which wasn't surprising considering they were members of Fairy Tail, and almost everyone had gone home except for her, Erin, Lucy, Natsu, and Gray.

-Erin-

"Well, that was one heck of a party."

Natsu said rubbing his bulged stomach, Lucy shaking her head. I just laughed.

"Agreed."

As I started out I saw Gray wrap an arm around Liz and felt a small pang in my chest.

"A shame Lucy forgot to tell me about it."

A smile spread on my face as Loke's voice came from behind me.

"Oops."

Lucy rubbed the back of her head.

"You missed one heck of a meal."

Said Natsu. Lucy smacked the back of his head making Gray and Liz laughed and I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Lucy. I will stay in this world for a few days."

He informed her and she nodded.

I saw Liz smile and my blush darkened, though i hoped no one noticed.

"Come on babe, I want to head out."

I heard Liz say to Gray before lacing her hand with him and pulling him towards the door.

When Liz and Gray left and Lucy and the others cleaned the back rooms, I was left with Loke.

"I missed you."

I told him. He smiled at me, for the thousandth time, my face burned.

-Liz-

"So let me get this straight."

Gray said as I grabbed a change of clothes and slipped into a different room to change.

"You wanted to get out of the Guild only to come back to your place?"

He asked and I smiled at his questioning.

"Yes, but we're not gonna stay here tonight. We're gonna go out."

I said after having changed into a dark blue off the shoulder top and a black pair of shorts. When Gray saw what I was wearing his frown instantly disappeared and I blushed.

"Come on."

I said before grabbing his hand and pulling him out the door. I just felt like being outside today.

-Erin-

Loke's hand was intwined with mine as we walked down the street. Levy practically pushed us out the door when she saw his smile and my tomato red face.

"Go have fun."

She had said. So now Loke was taking me somewhere I didn't know.

"What's it like? The spirit world? Draco says it's amazing there."

I asked. Loke looked at me and shrugged.

"It's similar to this world. We have laws and rules and homes. We're jealous of humans sometimes though, their short lives."

When Loke was sad it seemed like everything stopped functioning because Loke was never sad or down and it made me feel worried when I saw him that way.

"I'm sorry I asked."

If he heard me, he didn't let on.

-Loke-

I heard her. Knowing I was the one to make her sad wasn't an easy feeling.

"Erin."

I said softly. She turned to me, little strands of her hair falling in her face. She looked so cute. We were together almost every second I came back to the guild, I might as well start saying that I visit the spirit world with how long I'm here now. Draco had pulled me aside on one of my returns to talk to me. She told me of an ancient power she had, one that could take the body and soul of a human and switch it with the body and soul of a spirit.

"What would you say if I could take you there?"

I asked. She looked confused.

"I love you Erin. I want to take you with me next time I go, I want to be with you."

Erin's eyes widened.

"I love you too Loke, but I don't understand. Are you saying you want me to live in the spirit world with you?"

She asked. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her close.

"Draco told me she had a power, it's called Zodiac Transformation. I miss the human world and with you here I have more reason to be here, but the spirit world is my home and it will be tough saying good-bye."

A/N: Hey guys, sorry for such a long wait. Erin and I wrote this via PMs on here so it might not sound right or whatev, but I like it. I hope you guys do too. Please review and we'll update agian when we can.