Naruto and Sasuke returned to the guild hall of Fairy Tail, where the once tense and battered atmosphere had shifted dramatically. The powerful wizards of Fairy Tail were slowly recovering, some being healed by the clones of Naruto and Sasuke, while others rested after the harsh battle with the Otsutsuki.

The moment the two entered the guild hall, Naruto was met with a flurry of excitement.

"That was incredible!" Natsu exclaimed, his usual fiery enthusiasm back in full force. "I've never seen anything like that! You guys totally wrecked those weirdos!"

"Yeah, it was like you didn't even break a sweat!" Gray added, his admiration mixed with a bit of competitive frustration. "But next time, we're taking the lead."

Naruto chuckled, scratching the back of his head. "Hey, you guys helped a lot too! We wouldn't have been able to pull it off if you hadn't held out as long as you did."

Sasuke remained a bit more reserved, as usual, standing back slightly as the guild members swarmed Naruto. He felt a small tug on his sleeve and looked down to see Lucy, her eyes sparkling with gratitude.

"Thank you… for saving all of us. You and Naruto, I mean.." Lucy said softly, her face flushed from the recent chaos and the overwhelming emotions of relief.

"Don't mention it." Sasuke replied with a nod. "It's what we do."

Mirajane approached Sasuke then, her own gentle smile hiding the depth of the terror she had felt moments before. "You really were something else out there. I don't know how we can ever repay you."

Sasuke met her gaze, feeling the sincerity behind her words, but he simply nodded again. "Just take care of yourselves. That's enough."

Naruto, noticing the interactions, nudged Sasuke playfully. "Looks like you've got some admirers, eh, Sasuke?"

Sasuke raised an eyebrow at that. "Hn focus, Naruto. We're here on a mission."

"Yeah, yeah.." Naruto waved him off before turning to face the guild members more seriously. "Listen, everyone. Those guys that attacked you, they're not from your world. They're from another dimension, and they came here to cause trouble. But don't worry, we're not leaving until we make sure they're entirely with."

Erza, who had been standing nearby, nodded resolutely. "We are in your debt. If there's anything we can do to help, let us know."

Sasuke and Naruto exchanged glances. "For now, just rest. We'll handle any remaining threats," Sasuke said.

"We'll make sure nothing like this happens again." Naruto added, determination in his voice.

As they spoke, the sense of camaraderie in the room grew stronger. Naruto and Sasuke, once outsiders to the world of Fairy Tail, now felt like they had become allies, even friends, to the guild that had always fought to protect each other.

Naruto glanced at Sasuke once again, grinning widely. "Guess we're not so bad at this whole 'hero' thing after all, huh?"

Sasuke smirked. "Seems like it. I guess being a hero is not so bad after all."

The two shared a rare moment of mutual respect, knowing that, no matter the dimension, they would always have each other's backs.

As Naruto and Sasuke stood in the guild hall, surrounded by Fairy Tail members recovering from the battle, the atmosphere grew warmer as more voices chimed in.

Makarov, the small but wise guild master, limped forward. His face was bruised, and he moved slowly, but his spirit was still as strong as ever. "I never thought I'd see the day… two warriors like you, coming out of nowhere to save our hides," he said with a chuckle. "Fairy Tail owes you a great debt."

Naruto smiled widely at the elderly guild master. "You don't owe us anything, old man! We're just doing what we're supposed to. And besides, we couldn't just stand by while those guys were hurting your guild members."

Makarov gave a hearty laugh. "Old man, eh? You remind me of Natsu with that mouth of yours!" He then turned his serious gaze to Sasuke. "But I can see the weight on your shoulders, young Uchiha. You carry a burden much like our own. Know this—Fairy Tail always repays its debts, and you both have earned our eternal gratitude."

Sasuke inclined his head slightly, showing his respect. "We're glad we could help. But this fight isn't over yet. If those two Otsutsuki were here, others might follow. You'll need to be ready."

"I agree." Erza interjected, her tone stern but grateful. "If there's anything more we can do to prepare, we'll need your guidance. We've fought many enemies before, but these two were unlike anything we've seen."

"Yeah!" Natsu added, clenching his fists. "I want another crack at them! They made us look weak! Next time, I'll give them everything I've got!"

Gray smirked, glancing at Natsu. "You? Please. You couldn't even stand up after they threw you across the street, flame brain."

Natsu growled, turning to Gray. "What was that, ice block?! I'd like to see you do better next time!"

Before the two could argue further, Lucy stepped between them, exasperated. "Not now, you two! We just got saved from a disaster, and you're already bickering!"

Naruto laughed, feeling a sense of familiarity in their squabbles. "These guys remind me a lot of me and Sasuke," he commented. "Always fighting, but deep down, they'd do anything for each other."

Mirajane, who had been standing near Sasuke, spoke softly, still awestruck by the power she had witnessed. "How were you two able to take down those monsters so easily? They didn't even seem human…"

Sasuke glanced at her briefly before looking out of the corner of his eye at Naruto. "We've fought beings like them before. It wasn't our first time facing Otsutsuki. But even we have our limits. If we weren't careful, they could've destroyed your entire guild."

"Yeah," Naruto chimed in, more relaxed than his friend. "But trust us, you guys did great. You held them off long enough for us to show up, and that's saying something. Fairy Tail's got some strong members!"

Cana, leaning against the bar with a bottle in hand, raised her drink. "To Fairy Tail and our new friends!" she shouted, her voice slurred with relief. "I say we celebrate not getting wiped out today!"

The rest of the guild cheered in response, though some were still too exhausted to join in the festivities fully.

Happy flew up to Naruto, flapping his small wings excitedly. "Aye! You two are amazing! And you can use Shadow Clones too, just like Natsu's magic clone attack!"

"Oi! My clone attacks are way cooler!" Natsu retorted, only for Naruto to ruffle his hair.

"Don't worry, Natsu. You're plenty cool already." Naruto said with a grin, earning a proud smile from the Dragon Slayer.

Laxus, who was now sitting on one of the benches, still nursing his injuries but far more composed, locked eyes with Sasuke. "You know, that lightning of yours… it's powerful. I respect that. But don't think for a second that I'm letting you walk away without a real spar once I'm back in shape."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by the challenge. "I look forward to it."

"Great, another Sasuke fan.." Naruto muttered under his breath, grinning despite himself.

"Say that again, Loser?" Sasuke replied, catching Naruto's muttering with an amused look.

Before their friendly banter could continue, Makarov's voice rang out again. "For now, rest! All of you!" His voice carried the tone of a commanding leader, despite his size. "Fairy Tail will rise again tomorrow, stronger than ever. But tonight, we recover and give thanks to our guests."

Mirajane gave Sasuke another warm smile. "You and Naruto have saved us… you're more than welcome here anytime."

"That's right!" Lucy added, nodding in agreement. "You're part of Fairy Tail now, whether you like it or not."

Naruto beamed, feeling the warmth and acceptance from the guild. "You guys are awesome! Sasuke, maybe we should stay for a bit, huh? You know, just to make sure everything's okay…"

Sasuke glanced at Naruto, then back at the Fairy Tail members, all of whom were looking at them with gratitude. After a moment, he sighed, giving a small but genuine smile. "We'll stay for now."

"Yeah!!" Natsu cheered, raising his fist. "You guys can't leave just yet! We've gotta have a proper fight first!"

Gray rolled his eyes but smirked. "And maybe teach them how to actually handle Otsutsuki next time."

The guild's laughter filled the hall, their spirits lifted despite the recent danger. Naruto and Sasuke, now surrounded by their new friends, felt at ease for the first time in what seemed like ages. They were far from home, but for now, Fairy Tail felt like a place they could protect—and maybe even call home themselves, if only for a little while.

Makarov's wise voice cut through the jovial atmosphere, reminding them all of the bond they now shared. "In Fairy Tail, we fight for each other… and for those who can't. You two embody that spirit. From this day forward, you are our allies… no, our family."

Naruto felt a lump in his throat as he smiled at Makarov. "Thanks, Midget Gramps. We won't let you down."

Sasuke nodded in agreement, his eyes softening just a bit. "We'll make sure no harm comes to Fairy Tail."

And with that, the bond between Naruto, Sasuke, and Fairy Tail was solidified—born from battle, strengthened by trust, and sealed with the promise of friendship.