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Mavis was sitting on the bed of her room. The Fairy Tactician was still processing everything she had just been told.

"To think that the Brother Zeref mentioned back then, was Natsu of all people..."

Feeling she was still too shocked to be able to think about everything she has just learned properly, the First Master of Fairy Tail instead let her eyes drift, observing her new room. It was certainly a nice room, fit for someone of the highest of Noble status.

"Even the bed, most likely costs more then a house back in Magnolia", Mavis thought to herself, as she ran her hand across the soft pillows. Just then, the was a series of knocks on the door.

"Oh! Uhm...Come in?" Mavis managed to say, unsure of who it could be. The door opened and the Fairy Tail Founder felt her eyes widen. The woman that had just walked in, was the spitting image of Erza. While she was dressed much more like a Witch, complete with a large hat, rather then a Knight, there was no denying the woman's striking resemblance to the red-haired member of her Guild.

The woman seemed to notice that Mavis looked stunned, because her stern expression shifted into a much warmer one.

"Greetings, Master Mavis." The woman said, as she bowed her head in a respectful manner. "I am Irene Belserion, the High Enchanter of the Spriggan 12." She then lifted her head, her red eyes looking over the room before settling on Mavis again.

"As I am sure you have been told, due to the dangers posed by the Curse of Contradictions, it would be wise to limit the number of people around you, at least for the time being." Irene stated in a firm, but not unkind tone. Mavis nodded, having been informed of this fact earlier. "However, we do not wish to make your stay here in the Empire unpleasant. Therefore, both the Emperor and the Prince, have asked me to keep you company."

At this, Mavis looked confused. "But...would you not be in danger?"

Irene smiled at her. "Well, you see...I have unique level of resistance to the effects of the Curse. So, I can be in your presence, much more than the average person can." Then, her smile widened. "His Majesty in particular, wants you to be as comfortable as possible...he clearly cares for you very much."

Her smile while stating this fact, was a very knowing one. Mavis felt her cheeks heat up, and tried to hide how flustered that fact had made her, by changing the subject matter.

"Well, in that case, yes. I would very much like some company. Thank you, Lady Irene." Mavis said with a smile, as her green eyes met those of the Spriggan 12 member's red ones.

"Well, in that case!" Irene declared, as she made a hand gesture and a set of clothes appeared in the room. "I thought, that we could find you some new clothes. Given that you are a highly valued guest of the Empire, it is only right that you get to choose from some of our finest garments!"

While Mavis looked a bit overwhelmed by all the stunning outfits on display, Irene looked at the Fairy Tactician with a thoughtful expression.

"Though, if you would not mind", Irene began, which made Mavis turn her gaze back towards her. "I think it would be nice if we could comb your hair. It must have been a long time since you got to do it, after all. And, given how lovely it is, with some proper styling, I am sure you would look stunning!"

At that, Mavis felt her cheeks turn red once more.

"Oh, well, I..."

The blonde caught herself stuttering and took a breath, regaining her composure. "That sound very nice. I would like that very much." She replied, with a grateful smile.

"Great! In that case!" Irene then summoned a fancy looking hair-brush, as Mavis sat down on the bed. The Spriggan 12 member then sat down next to her, and gently began running the brush through the Fairy Tail Founder's long, blonde hair.

The duo continued to talk amicably, the two women seeming to get along very well...

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Natsu meanwhile, was sitting with his usual group of Brandish, Ajeel, Dimaria, Jackal and Rusty. "And so, Zeref and I, both figured that it would be nice if Irene could keep Mavis company, until we are ready to break the Curse for good!" Natsu said with a grin.

While everyone else nodded and voiced their approval of this plan, Dimaria was sporting a mischievous smile and Brandish was frowning.

"Seems both His Majesty and Natsu are not aware of the misunderstanding between Irene and her daughter...and therefore, do NOT realize how awkward it might be, trying to make sure that Master Mavis and Lady Irene get along...Ohhh, I know this is going to lead to some entertaining stuff in the future!"

As Dimaria was thinking this, her eyes shining with anticipation of the future chaos that might unfold, Brandish was looking at her female colleague, having a good idea of what was going through her mind.

"I should probably tell Natsu and His Majesty about the misunderstanding...but getting involved in that mess, would be a real hassle...so, no. Just gonna sit back and enjoy the show instead." And with that, the green-haired woman procceded to take a large bite out of her cake.

All the while, Natsu and Zeref remained ignorant of the situation, that they both had just ensured would get even more awkward later down the line...

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Jackal was sitting by himself in the dining hall, when suddenly, a certain silver-haired Mage sat down in front of him.

"Well, well! I have some truly marvelous News to share with you today!" Rusty exclaimed, as he smiled at the Demon in a smug manner.

Jackal simply glared at him. "And what would that be? You and Lord Neinhart starting a Drama club or something?"

"No! Though...now that you mentioned it, that is actually not a bad idea..."

Rusty seemed to mull over the suggestion, before shaking his head, getting back to what he was originally there to do.

"Behold! I present to you! The newest piece of merchandise produced by Lord Wall!" Rusty then proudly held up a figure of...himself. The figure then gestured dramatically, before declaring: "I am the Chief of Staff to the Prince! Prepare to face my power!"

"WHAT THE HELL?!"

Jackal yelled out, as his eyes darted back and forth between Rusty and his figure. "Why do YOU have figure, when I don't? I have been working for the Boss for way longer than you!?" The Etherious was glaring at the former Grimoire Heart member, his ears twitching, showing his frustration.

Rusty simply raised an eyebrow. "Did you ever think to simply...Ask Lord Wall, to make a figure of you? That is what I did. He was more then happy to do so."

At that, Jackal looked like he was about to yell out: "Of course I did!" Only to pause and realize...He had never actually asked the Machias’s Ace, to make a figure in his likeness.

"Oh...Blast..."

The Demon Bomber let his head slam against the table, clearly upset with himself. Rusty simply looked at him and shook his head. "Honestly..."

The Sliver-haired Mage then asked: "So, what have you been doing, Jackal? The Prince is helping his Majesty with the Invason Plan, after all. And I assume you are not invited to those meetings either?"

"No...I have been..." Jackal looked up, now sporting a sheepish expression. "Uhm...Reading..."

Rusty’s eyes widened at that. "Reading?" He asked, looking at the Demon with a skeptical expression.

"I didn't know you could read?"

The former Dark Mage did not seem like he was trying to insult the Etherious. Rather, he looked and sounded genuinely surprised and even a bit impressed by the fact that the Demon could actually read.

Jackal on the other hand, slammed his face down unto the table again, now even more embarrassed then before...

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Sitting in the bar known as ‘Winterheart's Guild’, was a group of friends. The group, which consisted of young commoners who lived in Vistarion, were currently discussing the recent events that had happened in the Empire lately.

"Man! Things sure have gotten crazy ever since the Prince showed up, huh?" One of the guys stated as he took a sip from his drink. "Yep. Though, given what I have read about his old Guild, that seems to be a thing for the members." Another man replied with a shrug. One of the girls in the group, then added: "Still, I am still suprised by the fact that the Emperor has a brother! And, that he is so..."

She did not finish, and one of the other girls of the group gave her a knowing look. "You were going to say Hot, weren't you?" The girl did not reply, but her cheeks turned a bright red.

"I would advise you to give up on that little crush of yours." The first guy said with a grin. "From what I heard, when the Prince, Emperor and the 12 were here not too long ago, apparently, Lady Brandish could not stop staring at the Prince." At that, the girl deflated. The other guy then added, with a mischievous grin: "Yeah, and no offence...you don't exactly have her..." he gestured towards the girl's chest. "Charm, if you know what I mean."

"Oh, screw you!" The girl exclaimed as she crossed her arms over her chest, turning away with a huff.

While the rest of the group laughed, the other girl then added. "Speaking of Royal romances...I have heard some pretty juicy news regarding the recent war." At that, everyone looked at her, clearly interested. "So, I know someone that works as a maid in the palace, and she told me, that there is a new guest there. And that, she is supposedly, the Emperor's Lover!"

At that, everyone looked stunned.

"Are you for real!" The other girl asked, having forgotten her previous annoyance. "So, you are telling me, that the part of the reason the Empire went to war, was to rescue the Emperor's Lover?" The first guy asked, looking very suprised.

"I know! If it is true, that is SO romantic, don't you think?" the girl stated with a wistful smile.

"What else did you friend tell you?" The other girl asked, clearly eager to hear more. "Well, she told me that Lady Irene, was personally assigned to attend to this guest. And, that Emperor was very sure that the two would enjoy each other's company."

There was a pause, as everyone took in this new piece of information. "Well, that for sure confirms that this lady is someone important, if the most powerful woman in the Spriggan 12, is attending to her", the first guy finally said with a nod.

"Hmmm...you know...there have been rumors in the past..."

The others turned to the second guy, who looked at them with a conspiratorial look in his eyes. "They say, that the Emperor and Lady Irene, are VERY close...and, from what I have heard, there is a member of the Fairy Tail Guild, who looks pretty much identical to Lady Irene..."

"No way!" The first girl looked both scandalised and thrilled by these new nuggets of information. "Are you saying, that there is something going on between his Majesty and Lady Irene?! And that is why he is so sure that she and this new guest will get along?"

"Well, the Emperor IS supposed to be immortal, right? And he has been around for centuries, from what I have heard. I suppose it is not too crazy to assume, that a man like that, would have more then one lover..." The other girl said in a casual manner, though her ears seemed to be quite red.

"Oh yeah! I mean, if I were him, I would definitely not say not to being with a woman like Lady Irene! Plus...you know what they say...more partners, more fun! Especially if they all get along." The second guy said with a grin, as a trail of blood ran down his nose.

"Dude, clean yourself up", the other guy said with a frown. "Besides, the Emperor has been a great Ruler for this Empire for as long as it has existed. If he wants to have more than one partner, it really is not that big a deal. Plenty of rulers have done worse things, and are nowhere near as competent."

"Hey, if he can actually handle two woman at once, more power to him!" The other guy declared while raising his drink. "I guess that means, we will be seeing some new little Princes and Princesses soon, right? That is something to celebrate!"

"Yes! After all, the Emperor is honestly so cute! I am sure, that his children, would be totally adorable!" the first girl exclaimed with stars in her eyes. The other girl then added, with a grin. "I am sure, that if Prince Natsu and Lady Brandish have kids as well, they would also be cute..."

The first girl looked at her friend with a pout, while her female friend gained a thoughtful expression. "Being honest, I do agree that Prince Natsu is pretty hot. Plus, from what I have seen of the Prince's physique, I am sure that Lady Brandish would...enjoy riding that Dragon, if you know what I mean..."

The guys burst out laughing at that risky joke, while the first girl turned red. "Oh, now you gave me that image...Now I am going to have a real hard time sleeping tonight..."

While the guys were trying to not pass out from laughing, the second girl leaned in and whispered to her friend. "You wanna go and pick up some new ‘Research Material’ at the Bookstore later? Apparently, there is a new section focused on the new Prince..."

The first girl turned even redder...and then, she nodded. "Yeah...that sounds nice..."

And so, the four continued their drinking session, unaware that their loud gossip session, would cause tons of wild rumors to spread across Vistarion in the days to come...

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Jellal was nervous. While things had been resolved between Ishgar and Alvarez, that meant that the more personal connections between people, now needed to be addressed.

Which is why, he and Meredy were currently in the Empire, meeting a certain member of the Spriggan 12. One who, Jellal just so happened to have met already, years ago...

"So, uhm...I am not sure if you remember me, Lady Irene..."

The Heavenly Body Mage began, as he tried his best to not stutter. However, the Crimson-haired Enchantress, simply cut him off with a deadpan: "I remember." Which caused the leader of Crime Sorciere, to break out into a cold sweat.

"Oh...I see..." He managed to reply, while his entire face turned a dark red color. Recalling how their last encounter had gone, it was clear that the Blue-haired man, wanted nothing more then to sink into the floor out of pure embarrassment.

Which was not at all helped, by the fact that Irene was looking at him with the most unimpressed expression on her face possible.

"So this is the man my daughter is in love with...I question her taste." Shaking her head, the older woman then turned her eyes towards Jellal’s companion.

"And you...you must be Meredy." Irene asked the young pink-haired woman. "Y..yes, My Lady." The former Grimoire Heart Mage replied, her nervousness obvious. However, to her suprise, Irene’s stern expression shifted into a warm smile.

"It is wonderful to meet you. I have heard so many great things about you from Natsu and Rusty." Grabbing the bewildered Meredy by the shoulder, Irene then continued: "I would like to give you a tour of the Palace, my dear. You don't mind, do you?"

"O...oh, not at all!" Meredy managed to reply, still confused by the Spriggan 12 Member’s sudden chance in demeanor, but clearly preferring it to the more intimidating Persona she had been adopted towards Jellal. As the two woman began walking away, Irene gave a quick look back at Jellal, who was standing there, clearly both confused and still embarrassed.

"He might end up becoming my Son-in-law...but, he has a lot of work ahead of him, if he wants to make up for our first meeting", Irene thought to herself. "However...", she then shifted her head towards the young woman beside her.

"I do enjoy the thought of having Grandchildren to dote on. And, from what I have heard, the girl is by all intents and purposes, Jellal’s adopted daughter. So, I can at least begin this whole family bonding thing, with her."

Tilting her head, Irene then smiled. "It does help, that she is adorable. And quite a capable Mage too, from what I had been told. Yes, this should be nice. And, it will give me something to talk with Zeref and Mavis about too!"

And with that happy thought, Irene began telling Meredy all about the different places that one could visit in the Capital, to which the young woman listened with great interest.

All the while, Jellal remained where the two had left him, still unable to form a coherent sentence...

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The Mages of Ishgar and Alvarez were currently in the middle of a party. Larcade was sitting by himself, not really one to engage in these types of things.

However, a certain group walked up to him and sat down at his table. "Yo! It has been a while!" Sting stated with a friendly smile. Rouge, Minerva and Yukio were also there, giving the Spriggan 12 member polite nods.

"Oh...yes. I was not expecting you all would want to converse with me?" The blonde Etherious stated, with a suprised look on his face. "Oh, it is not a big deal. You know, we and Fairy Tail did not have the best relationship at first either. But now, we are all friends!"

Sting's cheerful demeanor then shifted to a more serious one. "That said...there was something I wanted to ask you about."

Larcade raised an eyebrow at that, intrigued by the change in the Dragon Slayer's tone. "Well then, ask away." He replied.

"So, you were suprised that that one Spell of yours, worked on Minerva but not on me...why? What kind of Spell was that?"

Upon hearing that question, Larcade had to stop himself from groaning. "This...is going to be very awkward...isn't it?" He grumbled to himself, before taking a deep breath.

"Well, you see...It is a Spell that only effects those, who have experienced the greatest form of Pleasure. And, forgive me for saying this...I was quite suprised, that someone with your looks, was not affected."

"Huh? What do you mean by that?" Sting looked confused. "Hey guys! What is he talking about?" He looked over at his Guildmates, and his eyes widened by what he saw.

All three of them were blushing profusely, and seemed unable to look him in the eyes. Rouge and Minerva especially, seemed more flustered then he had ever seen either of them before.

"I..I think what he means, Sting...is that that Spell only works on people who..who has had..." Yukino tried to explain, but was unable to finish the sentence, burrowing her bright red face in her hands.

Turning back to Larcade, Sting looked annoyed. "Can you just tell me already? Why the heck is everyone acting so weird?"

Larcade rubbed his hand over his face, before he reluctantly stated: "What I meant, is that the Spell only works on people, who has had Sex. That is why your comrades are acting like that."

A few moments passed, as Sting seemed to take in this information...

Then, when the words finally clicked with him, the Master of Sabertooth looked absolutely mortified.

"W..W...WHAT!?" He yelled out, his face now a deep crimson colour. "That...that is so...Oh my GOD!"

Then, a new realization seemed to hit him. "Wait! Since the Spell worked on you, Minerva... don't tell me...all those times you and Rouge volunteered to stay up late to finish the paperwork...you guys were actually doing THAT?!"

When Sting said that, Rouge and Minerva both seemed to turn a even darker shade of red, if that was even possible. The Shadow Dragon Slayer suddenly stood up, declaring: "I..I just remembered that I promised Frosch that I would get them some special treats today! Sorry, gotta go, BYE!"

And with that, he was gone. Minerva then got up as well. "I... also remember that I promised that I would help him with that! See you guys later!" And with that, she was gone too.

Meanwhile, Sting and Yukino were both still blushing, and unable to look at each other.

Larcade simply took a sip from his drink, thinking to himself: "Well...guess the members of the Sabertooth Guild, learned a bit more about each other today..."

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Brandish was sitting by a hospital bed. In said bed, was Dimaria. Given that she had just lost an arm, the usually apathetic Green-haired Mage, had decided to do her best to be nice to her colleague, just this once.

Unfortunately, in order to help her deal with the pain, Dr. Williams had decided to give her some VERY strong Pain-killers...

Meaning, that the blonde-haired woman, was currently as High as a Kite. And, what little filter she used to have, was now completely gone.

"Listen, Randy!" Dimaria stated, with a goofy grin. "It is about time, that someone FINALLY asks the IMPORTANT questions, that everyone has been wondering about!"

"...Like what?" Brandish replied, already having a very bad feeling about were this was going.

"So, Wall told he that he has already begun working on making a Mechanical arm for me. But, that got me wondering...He is part Machine, right? So, that must mean that he can upgrade EVERY part of himself! Even his...Special GUN, if you know what I mean~"

Brandish was not sure how to respond to that. When she thought about it, well...it would make sense if the Machias could do something like that...but, at the same time, she would rather NOT think about Wall doing something like that.

"And while we are on the topic of using your own powers to your own benefit, I have always been curious about Larcade’s powers. So like, we know that his Pleasure Spell can make people who have been intimate with someone, be sent into a state of Pure Bliss? Well, if Larcade finally got it on with someone, would that mean that he himself would be affected by that Spell? Or like, could he choose if he would be affected? Like, instead of doing what people usually do when they want to have some "Alone Time", could he just use that Spell to achieve the best possible state of Bliss?"

Dimaria’s eager expression, then turned into a frown. "Then again, if he could do that, I bet he would miss even more meetings then he already does..."

Brandish meanwhile, was desperately trying to wish away the images that Dimaria’s rambling had tried to make her brain bring forth.

"And while we are on the topic of guys who are overly dramatic! You know how both Neinhart and Rusty, have powers that allows them to summon pretty much anyone they want? And how those summons, are pretty much living beings? So, like...could they theoretically..."Do it" with someone? Imagine if they could! The possibilities are endless!"

At this point, Brandish’s face was a bright red color. "I...I really don't know? I mean...those summons can bleed, right? So...I guess they could...do that thing?"

"Speaking of people who are working for Natsu! Do you think Jackal would be into Pet-Play? I am not gonna lie, I can picture him on his knees, his tail wagging, eager to hear your orders...wanting to be called a Good Boy SOOO bad..."

Brandish was doing her best to not bury her burning face in her hands, but it was getting harder and harder.

"Please...I do NOT, want to think about Jackal like that..."

"Oh! Well, in that case! What about Lady Irene!" Dimaria looked especially eager to talk about their other female colleague.

"You know how she loves her hat just as much as she loves her cakes! Do you think, she would be all: "NO. The hat stays ON, during sex!"

Dimaria’s expression, then turned sly. "Maybe, I should ask his Majesty about it during our next meeting...That would be funny, haha!"

"I...you know what? Sure. Go for it." Brandish stated in a deadpan manner. Knowing that both Zeref and Irene would NOT be happy with Dimaria if she really asked that, the green-haired woman would honestly not mind seeing what the results of what that mess would be.

However, when Brandish noticed that Dimaria seemed to be looking at her with a sly grin, she knew that the questions about HER, had finally arrived.

"You know Randy, you really do have such a marvelous power! Being able to change the size of anything at your whim..."

Dimaria then gave her a knowing look: "Meaning, that if things work out between you and Natsu...you could make it so his little Dragon, would able to be the best possible fit for a certain cave! If you know what I mean~"

If the previous things Dimaria had said had made Brandish bright red...this made her face turn into a deep crimson color. In fact, she was sure there was probably steam coming out of her ears.

But, before she had a chance to respond, Dimaria’s face changed from a sly one, to one of curiosity.

"That begs the question...Have you used your magic on yourself? Are your boobs not acutally that bi..."

"NO."

Brandish cut of that line of questioning with a very pointed tone. "I can assure you, that everything you see, is me as I am."

At that, Dimaria smirked once again. "And there is definitely a LOT to see! But you know what they say...If you have it, flaunt it!"

At that, Brandish felt she had finally had enough of this conversation. "I gotta go now", she said while she stood up. "See you later."

"Bye bye! Dimaria replied in a cheerful manner, giving her fellow Spriggan 12 member a wave as she left the room.

As she stood outside Dimaria’s room, Brandish thought to herself:

"Note to self...next time someone is high on Pain-killers...just send them a get-well card..."

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The Spriggan 12 were about to have another meeting. Zeref looked around the table, his eyes stopping at a empty chair.

"I see that Larcade is late...as usual." The Emperor remarked with a deadpan tone. Most of the other members of the 12 just shrugged, as they were all to used to this kind of behaviour from the blonde Demon.

However, just then, the door opened and a familiar voice called out: "I'm here!"

Larcade walked in, though, there was something strange about him. Rather then his typical, haughty expression, he instead looked...strangely jovial?

"Hey, Your Majesty!" The Etherious then paused, looking like he was about to say something really important.

"...You're a Wizard!"

There was a brief period of silence. Everyone there was just to baffled by the sheer absurdity of that statement, that no-one quite knew how to react.

Larcade meanwhile, seemed oblivious to the whole thing. He just sat down on his seat, and then pulled out...a large Blunt. As he proceeded to draw a deep breath via the Blunt, the blonde then declared: "YEEEAAAHHH, MAN! This is the sweet life I have been searching for!"

At that, everyone seemed to snap back to reality.

"What is going on?! Why is Larcade acting like this?" Zeref looked around, very obviously confused by this whole thing.

"Well...I have heard that Larcade, was trying to find some new hobby to focus on...but...I had no idea THIS, was what he had settled on..." Invel finally replied. The Winter General looked quite embarrassed, as he watched his fellow Spriggan take another hit of his very large Blunt.

"Now, listen to me, everyone. It doesn't matter whether you are Human, Etherious, Machias or Dragon! We are all one big family here in the Spriggan 12, so choose Love, choose Unity, choose Peace! One Love, everyone, One Love Scene!"

Larcade looked around, a large, dopey grin on his face. Most of the other members of the 12 had differing reactions to the way the blonde was acting. Ajeel, Dimaria, Neinhart, Wall and Irene looked very amused by the whole thing. Others, like Invel, Jacob and Bloodman all looked at the Demon with clear disapproval. Brandish just looked like she was unsure about how she should react, while God Serena shook his head, muttering about how Larcade was making a fool out of himself, as usual.

Finally, August and Zeref had matching looks of bewilderment.

Undaunted by the varying reactions to his previous statement, Larcade took another hit of his Blunt, before he proudly declared:

"Now remember this, everyone! Not all Magic be about Spells or Potions! The greatest Magic, the most powerful Magic of all, that's Love, Man! Love, Respect and Unity be the true Magic of this World, see?"

And with that final statment, Larcade took the largest hit of his Blunt yet...and then he proceed to fall over. The Etherious was sprawled out on the ground, still with the same dopey grin he had been sporting since he sat down.

Zeref finally let out a sigh.

"Well...at least he has found a new Hobby, I guess..."

"So...did that get anyone else, in the mood for Brownies?" Dimaria asked with a grin, which caused a series ouf chuckles to be heard from around the table...

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Lucay and Natsu were staring at each other. Both of them were trying their best to understand were the other was coming from...but, it was quite hard, given everything that had happened.

"Natsu, I know that he is your brother...but, he is the Black Wizard! Do you really think you can save him?!"

Natsu meet Lucy’s confused gaze with a determined one. "Yes. And, it is not just Zeref that I wanna save, Lucy. If we are able to do this, we will be able to save the First Master too!"

At that, Lucy seemed to become bit less hesitant. "You want to save Master Mavis?"

"Yeah! Oh right...I am not sure if you guys know, but the First Master and Zeref both had this Curse placed on them...."

"The Curse of Contradictions. Yes, The First told us all about it." Upon hearing that, Natsu looked suprised. "Really? Master Mavis told you about her and Zeref’s relationship?"

"Yeah" Lucy replied with a nod. "She told us how they fell in love, and how she ended up in a comatose state..."

Natsu nodded. "Oh, okay....wait...WHAT!?"

His eyes widened in shock, as he stared at Lucy. "She really told you guys about THAT?!"

Lucy raised an eyebrow, rather confused by his over-the-top reaction.

"Yeah, she told the Guild before the Invasion. What about it? Why are you so shocked by that?"

Natsu blinked, before he rubbed the back of his head. To Lucy’s suprise, he actually seemed like he was blushing.

"Oh, well....it is just that...I did not think that the First Master, would tell the entire Guild, about how she and Zeref had sex..."

"Ah, I get you!" Lucy said with a nod and smile....and then, when what Natsu had said actually registered with her, the Celestial Spirit Mage’s face quickly turned into a deep red color.

"THEY DID WHAT?!"

Lucy stared at Natsu with a open mouth, before her gaze shifted towards Zeref. "You and the First...the two of you...did THAT...?"

Upon uttering those words, Lucy’s face turned even redder, and she put her face in her hands, as steam seemed to pour out of her ears.

Zeref meanwhile, also looked incredibly embarrassed. He looked over at Natsu with a murderous glare. To which the Dragon Slayer held up his hands while saying with a nervous laugh:

"Oh...uhm...sorry about that, Big Bro...Guess I kind of exposed your Private life there, huh?"

While most of the people on the bridge just looked like they wished they were anywhere else at the moment, Invel just let out a tired sigh.

"Your Highness...I would appreciate it, if in the future, you would talk about the Emperor’s Private Affairs, with a bit more tact..."

Natsu let out another sheepish laugh.

"Yeah, I got it, hehe...again, sorry..."

When Zeref finally stopped glaring at Natsu and closed his eyes, muttering about how his younger brother always made things messy, Natsu managed to get eye-contact with August.

"Sorry about that", he worded out silently, as he looked at his Nephew with an apologetic expression.

The Mage King just let out a sigh, before he sent a telepathic message to his Uncle:

"It is fine...it IS the reason that I am even here, after all...just try to not say anything about that fact for now, alright?"

"Yeah, I got it!" Natsu yelled out, while giving August a thumbs up...only to realize that he had said that out loud.

When everyone sent him questioning looks, Natsu just laughed nervously. "Sorry! I just...I was replying to Invel!"

While most on the bridge rolled their eyes or let out fond chuckles at the Prince’s antics, August just felt a beat of sweat run down his face.

"...Can I really trust Natsu to keep my true identity a secret? I am starting to worry..."

While all of this was happening, Lucy was still hiding her face in her hands. The same thing was going through her mind on a loop.

"The First Master and Zeref....The First Master and Zeref....They did THAT! THEY DID THE THING! THEY DID THE SPECIAL DANCE...WITH NO PANTS!"

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"Ah yes! That looks wonderful on you!"

Irene declared with a smile. Meanwhile, Meredy tried to adjust the stylish Witch hat she was currently wearing.

"Do you think so? I thought, that the black and gold, would go nice together! And..." The young woman lowered her gaze, her cheeks now a touch pink.

"I...I thought it would match your hair and ear-rings too..."

Irene felt a surge of warmth run through her upon hearing that reasoning. She walked over to the pink-haired Mage, and pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Oh, Meredy! You are too precious! You make your dear old Grandmother, so happy!"

Meredy was clearly flustered by the display of affection, but she returned the hug with a bright smile.

"I am so happy that you invited me out on a shopping trip, Grandma! It has been so much fun!" As she pulled out of the hug, she turned to their other companion. "Right, Jellal?"

"Yeah...It has been...so much fun..."

The former Wizard Saint, looked absolutely exhausted. Which was no wonder, given the literal MOUNTAIN of stuff surrounding him. He had, as it were, been assigned the duty of carrying everything that Irene and Meredy had purchased...and, given the absurdly large salary a member of the Spriggan 12 received...coupled with Irene wanting to spoil her darling Granddaughter...the High Enchantress had spared no expense on this "humble" shopping trip.

Irene looked at the blue-haired Mage with a wry grin. "It was quite nice of you to volunteer to accompany us, Jellal. Though, given how you are used to carrying around so much...baggage, I imagine this must be a walk in the park for you?"

At that, Jellal felt his cheeks flush a bright red, and he quickly replied: "Oh! Yes! You are...quite correct..."

Irene then turned to Meredy, giving the younger woman a knowing grin. Meredy could not resist letting out a giggle, both feeling sympathetic towards Jellal....but she also could not deny, that is was amusing to see someone messing with him like this.

And so, the trio continued to spend a the rest of the day together, with Irene and Meredy being pleased with their purchases...and Jellal spending the entire evening on the couch, utterly drained.

But, he was ultimately still happy, knowing that his Daughter, had gotten to spend some nice quality time, with her Grandmother.

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"Alright! I think we are really starting to get the hang of this!"

Natsu declared with a grin.

Lucy nodded. "Yeah! I admit, I was a bit unsure at first...but, this has been a lot of fun!" The Blonde paused, and then asked:

"Are you doing alright, Brandish? You have been a bit quiet for a while..."

"Oh! I am good...I am just...not used to being so...active..."

The green-haired woman replied in a uncharacteristically demure way. She was trying to hide how red her face was, from the Dragon Slayer and Celestial Spirit Mage, both of whom seemed entirely oblivious.

"I can still not believe that they both wanted me to be a part of this..." The Spriggan 12 Member thought to herself.

She then discreetly snuck a glance at her fellow participants. She had to admit, both of them were incredibly attractive, from a physical perspective.

Natsu was currently shirtless, leaving his well-toned muscles bare to see. Plus, he was sporting his signature grin, which really highlighted how handsome he truly was.

As for Lucy, she had let her hair down, meaning it was framing her face in a very flattering way. She too was smiling brightly, which really made Brandish see just how cute the blonde was.

The fact that the two of them, were currently pressed up against her, allowing her to feel how firm and soft their bodies were respectively, was making Brandish almost lose her usual stoic expression.

"This...this is...very enjoyable..." The green-haired woman thought to herself, feeling her cheeks quickly growing warmer.

"Alright! I think we should say that is enough for today!" Natsu said, as he disconnected from the two girls, and sat down, letting out a satisfied sigh. "Wow! That was quite a workout!"

"No kidding! My whole body feels tender after that! But, it was a lot of fun!" Lucy stated while giving Natsu a thumbs-up. She then shifted her gaze towards the third member of the group.

"Brandish? You feeling okay? Your face looks pretty red. Was this a bit too much for you?"

The Spriggan 12 member quickly shook her head. "No, no! I just need a moment to catch my breath. You two are so full of energy...I think it might take a while before I am able to keep up with the two of you."

"I am sure you will get there in no time, Brandish!" Natsu declared, while grinning at her. "And, it sounds to me, like you wanna do this again, right?"

Brandish nodded. "Yeah...I DEFINITELY, want to do this again...with you both..."

"Great! I am sure we will all continue to get better at it too!" Lucy stated with a smile. "So, shall we try and do this again, let’s say...the day after tomorrow?"

"Sounds good!" Natsu replied. "That works for me." Brandish stated with a nod, her cheeks still quite red.

"Alright! Then, we will meet back here again, for our next round of Twister!" Natsu stated, while the girls nodded.

"This...is most certainly... NOT a drag." Brandish thought to herself, as she watched Natsu and Lucy, both of whom were busy stretching...allowing her to take in just how attractive the two were.

"Yes...I think I will enjoy this...very much."

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As the Wyvern landed, four individuals exited the Airship. Jenny, who looked pissed off, Wall who seemed frustrated and Ajeel and Dimaria who both looked very amused.

"I swear, you are impossible!" The Blue Pegasus Mage declared as she looked at the Machias with a glare, her arms crossed.

"What? I try and teach you how to pilot the greatest Airship in the Empire, and now I'M the bad guy!?" Wall asked, clearly confused and annoyed.

"Anytime I tried to do anything, you took over! How am I supposed to learn how to pilot the ship, if you will not let me actually sit in the piloting seat for more than 5 seconds!?" Jenny replied in an exasperated tone.

Ajeel and Dimaria was just watching the two, both of them looking like they were doing their best to not laugh.

"Look, Jenny! You have to treat a Airship, like you treat a woman!" Wall declared in a matter-of-fact tone.

There was a brief period of silence. Jenny simply looked him with a inscrutable expression, save for a single raised eyebrow.

"...Go on..."

She finally said, her voice dangerously calm.

Wall just looked at her, then shifted his gaze over to Ajeel and Dimaria, who were sporting matching shit-eating grins.

Then, he slowly said:

"...No. I sense...I have made a mistake of some kind..."

Chapter Text

Invel, August and Dimaria were walking down a hallway. The Winter General let out a sigh, which made the blonde woman smirk.

"Sounds like someone has been buys lately", Dimaria stated as she looked over at her colleague. August looked at his younger companion with a worried expression. "Are you sure you are not overworking yourself, Invel?"

The blue-haired Mage adjusted his glasses. "I am fine. I have just had a lot to deal with. Since, it has been up to me, to ensure that those outrageous rumors regarding his Majesty, do not get out of control..."

"Ah...yes...I believe I know what you are referring to..."

August replied, as the Mage King shook his head. "I know it is inevitable, that people are going to gossip. But, I do wonder were these wild ideas regarding the Emperor came from..."

"Oh come on, you two! His Majesty is a handsome, powerful and mysterious man! There is no wonder people are going to get worked up in matters relating to his Love Life!" Dimaria declared with a knowing smile. "Plus, he is an Emperor. It is hardly unheard of that people like that, have more then one Lover..."

"I...well, yes. But really, to suggest that both Master Mavis and Lady Irene are his Majesty's Lovers..."

Invel looked at Dimaria with a stern expression, to which she simply shrugged in response.

Just then, the Trio heard a familar voice exclaim: "Now, please pay close attention, Mavis."

Invel, August and Dimaria saw that they were near the outside of the room Mavis was staying in...and that, had been Irene's voice they had heard. However, all of them were stunned by what they heard next:

"Irene, please...this is embarrassing..."

That had unmistakably been Zeref's voice saying that. Now, the trio all looked at each other, each of them sporting bewildered expressions. None of them said anything...but then, August cast a silence Spell...and they all inched closer to the door, leaning towards it so they could better listen to what was being said.

"Your Majesty, there is no reason for you to be embarrassed." Irene stated. "The fact of the matter is, that as both your future Wife and Empress, it is of the utmost importance that Mavis learns about this subject matter. The very stability and image of the Empire depends on it, in fact!"

"Yes! And honestly, I want to learn about it! It sounds like it will be a lot of fun!" Mavis declared, sounding very excited. "Plus, I want the two of us, to be able to enjoy our time together as much as possible! We both have so much lost time to make up for, Zeref...and, I, would love to do something that sounds so fun with you!"

There was a brief period of silence. Then, Zeref replied, his voice now very soft. "Yes. You are right, Mavis. I too want to be able to do things, that we never got the chance to do before."

Irene then stated, her voice now much softer: "Good. I am very happy for you both. And I am truly grateful, that you want be to be a part of this."

"Of course! You are someone very dear to both me and Zeref, Irene!" Mavis stated happily. "Indeed. I am sorry if I seemed unenthusiastic earlier. It is a wonderful thing, that you are here Irene." Zeref added.

"Alright. Now, pay close attention, Mavis. This is very important", Irene stated, her voice now back to how it usually was. "It is imperative, that your grip is not too tight, and not too loose. It needs to be the right balance of gentle, yet firm. This way, not only will you be able to achieve the best possible results, but you will also ensure that you both have a very enjoyable time!"

Upon hearing this, Invel's face turned bright red, August seemed like he could not believe what he was hearing and Dimaria's eyes were shining with excitement.

"Now, I think I can show you the real thing. Please watch how I and his Majesty do it", Irene stated, sounding very confidant. "Of course, in time, the two of you will be able to find out, what kind of speed and movements work the best when it is you two doing this. But, for now, I think it is wise that you get a idea of the basics of it all."

"Yes! I agree! Oh! After you have shown me, can you watch as Zeref and I do it, and give us your thoughts as well?" Mavis stated, which caused the trio outside to nearly loose their composure.

There was another short period of silence, before Irene stated in a surprisingly sly tone: "As you can see, Zeref might seem like he is the shy type...but, in actuality, he is quite good at taking the lead. And he has a real talent for this. To be honest, you are lucky to have a partner like him."

"Oh yes, I know." Mavis replied, her voice also sounding quite sly now. "I know people think of Zeref as a very gentle person. But, I can very much confirm, that he is a very PASSIONATE individual, in regards to more...physical activities."

"Ladies, please....You are going to make me blush." Zeref stated, his smile obvious from his tone. "I can assure you, there is plety of me to go around today!"

"My, my! Someone is rather confident in his own abilities! What do you say Irene? Shall we see how he does...with two partners at the same time?" Mavis asked, her voice now carrying a rather sultry tone.

"I do want to see how he handles that. And I am sure, that the great Emperor of the Alvarez Empire, would be up for it?" Irene stated, her voice sounding quite eager.

"Knowing the two of you, you are going to make me do this all day long...oh well. I should be happy I finally get to do something this fun and enjoyable!" Zeref stated, sounding the happiest the trio had heard him in a long time.

"Alright, from what I have seen, I want to begin with Zeref holding me by th waist from behind...and then when we see how intense we can both get. And then Irene will join in!" Mavis declared, sounding very excited.

But, that was exactly the moment that made Invel and August want to leave. And while Dimaria clearly wanted to stay and listen some more, the Winter General dragged her with them. He clearly did not want what seemed like the most private of the Emperor's
business, to be listen in on...well, anymore then what had already been done, of course!

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Later that day, when the Spriggan 12 were having one of their meetings, the other members noticed how Invel, August and Dimaria seemed to be acting strangely.

Invel was looking over a massive stack of paperwork. Ajeel got a glimpse of one of the papers and raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"Why is there a need for multiple nursery rooms, to be prepared in the Palace?" The Desert King wondered to himself.

Brandish leaned over to August and asked quietly: "Everything alright?"

The Mage King nodded, though he looked rather out of it.

"Yes...I just have reason to think..that some people I know, are a lot more...WILD, then even I had thought was previously possible..."

Meanwhile, Larcade looked over at Dimaria and stated in happy tone: "Well, it looks like you do not have any need for this, given how good of a mood you seem to be in today!" And then he proceeded took another hit of his Blunt.

"Oh yeah. I just heard something, that really made my day!" Dimaria replied, with a wide grin.

Just then, Zeref, Mavis and Irene walked in. All three of them had ruffled hair and were red in the face. And they all seemed to be very happy.

"That was so much fun! I really hope we can continue these dancing lessons!" Mavis thought to herself. She, Zeref and Irene, all being completely unaware that the rumors regarding the three, were about to gain more traction than ever...

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"Your Majesty! I bring you urgent news!"

King Toma and his daughter, both looked atthe panting soldier, who was holding a peice of paper.

"It is a offical letter from the Emperor of Alvarez!" The soldier exclaimed, which made both the King and Princess eyes widen.

As King Toma took the letter, he began reading it out-loud:

"To his Majesty King Toma. While there has recently been conflict between our two nations, I have no wish for this to continue. Thus, I am formally asking that we agree to stop any further battles from happening. I have no desire to wage war, and see any more blood spilled. And, from what I have been told about you, it sounds like you are a sensible and benevolent ruler, who has your people's best interest at heart."

While Toma looked quite suprised by the almost friendly tone of the letter, both he and Hisui were shocked by the next section of the letter.

"In fact, my younger Brother, the Prince, has personally told me that you were a ‘Really Cool Guy’ and that your Daughter is a pretty nice too. So, I am fully willing to trust that you are a man worthy of your status."

Trying to wrap his head around what he had just read, Toma then read the last part of the letter...and proceed to gain a bright shine in his eyes.

"To assure you that I am sincere in my desire for Peace, I have sent you a gift along with this letter. I have been told, that you are very fond of Pumpkins. So, I have sent you a batch of some of the Empire’s finest Pumpkins. I hope you will enjoy them."

"Signed, the Emperor of the Alvarez Empire."

Just then, a pair of soldiers entered the room, bringing with them a large trolley filled with huge, delicious looking Pumpkins. As the King rushed over to inspect thm with a huge smile on his face, Hisui felt a sweatdrop roll down her face.

"This...this is not at all what I was expecting from the Alvarez Empire...Knowing my father, he might even begin to consider a marriage alliance with them...I have feeling things are going to become very complicated..."

Chapter Text

The Spriggan 12 were having another meeting. However, Both the Emperor and the Prince were absent, due to them spending some time with their respective partner.

So, in their place were two other members of the Royal Family.

But, as it turns out, one of them had other things on his mind, then what they were supposed to be discussing at the meeting.

"Honey, I have been meaning to ask you something", Thaddeus stated, as he looked at his wife. Ruth put down the papers she was currently looking at, and shifted her gaze over to her husband.

"Yes, Dear?"

The Dragneel Patriarch was smiling. "Have you noticed, that both of our boys, have something in common? Both of them, seem to have a fondness for kissing their girls, a few inches below the jawline?"

The black haired woman put a hand to her chin, looking thoughtful.

"Now that you mention it...Yes, I have noticed that."

Upon hearing that, Thaddeus nodded, his grin widening.

"I guess you could say, that they are both...Neck romancers?"

Most of the Spriggan 12 members either chuckled or let out groans at that joke. Ruth however, just stared at her Husband, with a unreadable expression...before saying:

"Thaddeus...you are the funniest man that I have had the pleasure of knowing. Now, kiss me."

"As you command, My Lady!" Thaddeus stated happily. And as the couple began kissing each other passionately, Invel thought to himself:

"...I suppose it is a good thing, that I had those nursery rooms built...because it seems, that the Royal Family, is very likely to continue growing..."

Chapter Text

In the Bar named ‘Winterheart's Guild’, a certain duo was sharing some drinks. The two were drawing quite a lot of attention. Which made sense, given who they were.

The two woman however, seemed to not pay any mind to the attention they were getting. Instead, they were totally engrossed in talking about a certain girl.

"You know, there was a lot of things that have taken some time getting used to, since you-know-what! But, if there is one thing that has brought me joy, it is the fact that I now have a adorable Granddaughter!"

Ur smiled, before she took a swing from her beer mug. "Meredy is such a sweetheart. And she is so talented too! Oh, it makes me so proud!"

Her red-haired companion nodded, as she took a sip of her glass of wine.

"I agree", Irene stated, the Spriggan 12 member, while giving the Ice-Make Wizard a bright smile. "She is a wonderful young lady. And so eager to spend time with me as well! Why, just the other day, she wanted to try braiding my hair! Oh, it was such a lovely time. And you should have seen the way she used her magic, to connect Jackal with a dog! I have not laughed so hard in a long, long time!"

The two shared a laugh. Then, Ur gave her fellow Grandmother, a knowing smile. "And, I take it, that you are still enjoying making Jellal nervous?"

Irene simply shrugged, while taking another sip of her wine. "No more then you enjoy teasing that boy of yours, about how he has managed to become close enough with a woman, that she even adopted his stripping habit...and yet, he has still somehow been unable to admit to his feelings for her."

Ur shook her head, looking very exasperated. "I swear, as much As I love Gray..that boy is more dense than the thickest layer of Ice even I can make!"

At that, Irene laughed. "Well, I can say the same thing about my daughter. It seems she is too busy trying to figure out MY suposed love-life...while trying her best not to actually adress her own."

Ur let out a sigh. "I swear...our hair will have turned white, before those children of ours, are able to actually give us anymore Grandchildren!"

"Indeed. But, until then, we will make sure that Meredy knows that she has the best set of Grandmothers, that anyone could ask for!" Irene declared with a grin.

"I will gladly drink to that!" Ur said as she took another swing of her beer mug. And so, the two continued to enjoy themselves for the rest of the evening, just like a normal pair of grandparents, bonding over their grandchild.

OoOoOoO

In the other corner of the bar, sat another duo. This one being two men, both of whom looked like they were unsure of what to say.

Eventually, the blue haired man said: "So...I suppose this means, that we are technically family now...right?"

"I..guess so?" The black haired man said slowly.

"I mean...you are pretty much the father, of my kinda..sorta...sister’s kid."

"And, you are pretty much, like Erza’s brother, correct?"

Jellal and Gray both sat there, neither of them really being very good at this whole ‘Family Bonding’ thing.

"So...do you...want to go watch a show at the Colosseum sometime...?"Jellal eventually asked, in a hesitant, but slightly hopeful tone.

"...Sure. That sounds like it could be fun", Gray replied with a shrug. Then, he gave the Blue-haired Mage a wry smile.

"Honestly...I would take having to call you Brother, over that stuck up jerk Lyon, any day!"

At that Jellal let out a laugh.

"Well, I will take that compliment! I have heard, that he can be rather insufferable..."

"So, like.."

Gray looked somewhat embarrassed, before he seemed to gather his courage.

"What is it like? Having a kid, I mean? From what I have seen, it seems Meredy is really happy, having you as her Dad..."

Jellal looked rather suprised by the question, but then he gave the Fairy Tail Mage a warm smile.

"It is a wonderful thing. I am very lucky, to have someone like Meredy, view me as her Father. And while we are on the topic of family..."

Jellal gained a knowing look in his eyes:

"I am sure Meredy, would love it, if you and Juvia, gave her some little ones, that she could dote on."

Upon hearing that, Gray felt his face turn a deep red...but, he could not deny, that there was something very nice, about that image...

And so, the two men ended up having a good time in each other’s company as well...their first real time bonding as family.

Chapter Text

Mavis was walking around, here eyes taking in the incredible sight before her.

The Fairy Tail Founder had always loved reading. She had even lived in a Library for many years, back on Tenrou Island. But even so, the sheer number of books that had been gathered in this room, was truly impressive.

"I could spend days here, doing nothing but reading and I would be in no danger of running out of material", Mavis thought to herself with a smile.

Suddenly, she stopped. She then slowly turned around, and quietly walked towards were the only other person in the Library was sitting. Said person was currently in the middle of filling out a series of reports, with a look of concentration on his face.

"Zeref likes to be in his private Library while doing the work he needs to as the Emperor", Natsu had told her earlier. "He says he enjoys being surrounded by his books, and the calm atmosphere a place like that has."

Then, the Dragon Slayer's typical grin had turned into a knowing one. "He has said that no-one, not even I, am allowed to be there unless he gives explicit permission...but, he has told me and everyone else in the castle, that you are free to come and go as you wish. Just thought you should know that, First!"

Feeling her cheeks heating up, Mavis took a deep breath to calm herself. But, she still had a fluttering feeling in her stomach, as she approached Zeref. The Black-haired Wizard was so focused on his work, that he did not notice anything...

That is, until the reports were pulled right out of his hands. "Wha?!" Before he could even finish his declaration of surprise, the blonde-haired Tactician, had sat down right into his lap. Feeling his face heat up, Zeref simply sat there frozen in shock.

Mavis then gently grabbed his face, the two of them locking eyes. Neither of them said anything, but Zeref's shock seemed to fade and his expression became a inquisitive one.

The First Fairy Tail Master did not say anything...but, she leaned forward, letting their lips meet. At first, the kiss was a gentle one, from both sides. Then, it slowly became more intense, as Zeref also reached out and pulled Mavis closer.

Mavis had felt rather conflicted for some time. Ever since she learned that her Guild was going to enter a conflict with the Alvarez Empire, she had been preparing herself to face Zeref once again.

And yet, now she found herself here, in the Empire, learning all about what Zeref had built, the people he ruled over, even getting to know his family. Not to mention the fact, that everyone was treating her with the respect and devotion, that was beholdent that of a Empress.

Mavis could not deny, that she was unsure of what the future would hold. But, she could also admit to herself, that she had missed Zeref. His gentle smile, his subtle but tender gestures of kindness...and yes, even way he had made her body, mind and spirit soar, that time they had consummated their love.

So, she tried to convey all of those feelings, through this kiss. As their lips seperated and they both let air fill their lungs, Zeref looked at her with a gaze that seemed to say:

"I understand. I know everything is...complicated. And that the road ahead will be difficult...But, I am so happy that we can be together like this."

Mavis smiled at his, grateful that they had both been able to convey what they wanted to say, without any words. And so, she let her head rest on his chest, closing her eyes and letting his heartbeat soothe her to sleep. Zeref meanwhile, let his hands stroke her long blonde hair, as he rested his head atop of her's.

And so, the two of them sat there, enjoying a simple, peaceful moment, just the two of them...

Chapter Text

Sometime after the conflict between Ishgar and Alvarez had been resolved...

Irene was sitting at the bar, enjoying a cake and some wine, when suddenly, Jackal appeared right beside her.

"Hey, Lady Irene! I have finally found the solution to your problem!" The Bomber exclaimed eagerly.

Irene simply looked at him with a very unimpressed expression. "And WHAT, exactly, is this ‘Problem’ I have?" Her voice was dangerously calm...but Jackal being Jackal, did not seem to pick up on the warning signs.

"Well, you see! You are a Dragon Slayer, right? Hell, you are the FIRST Dragon Slayer! And yet, ulike the Boss or those other guys that got sent through time...you do not have a talking Cat following you around!"

Jackal paused, and then he grinned. "But luckily for you, I have taken care of that! Behold!" He gestured towards the door with a dramatic gesture: "I present to you, your very own Exceed companion!"

For some reason, Irene felt chill go down her spine...and then, a voice could be heard:

"MEEEEEN!"

Flying in through the door, was a Exceed with yellow fur and a distinctively large head, with orange fur arranged in a wavy style with a fringe hanging on his forehead.

"Snif, sniff! What a beautiful Perfume!" Nichiya declared, as he pointed his index and middle fingers at Irene.

The Spriggan 12 member just sat there in silence for a moment...then, she turned towards Jackal, her expression now utterly MURDEROUS.

"Jackal...if you have ANY regards for your own life...I will only say this once...RUN."

Feeling the killer intent behind Irene's words, Jackal immediately turned head and bolted.

As Nichiya hovered around her, the High Enchantress let out a sigh. Irene then thought to herself:

"I do wonder if my daughter, has ever had to deal with something like this..."

Chapter Text

Natsu was sitting in the cafeteria with his usual Alveraz friend group. He was telling about his plans, for his and Lucy's first ever date.

"So, do any of you guys have any suggestions on what we could do?" The Dragon Slayer asked, looking at each of his companions in order.

"She is a Celestial Spirit Mage, right?" Ajeel asked. "So, why not try going stargazing? I am sure she would like that!"

"That sounds like a great idea!" Natsu declared with a grin. Meanwhile Dimaria chuckled, which made Ajeel turn towards her with a questioning gaze.

"Oh yeah...I am sure she would LOVE it, if Natsu made her see Stars alright...if you know what I mean~"

Ajeel almost choked, trying to hold in his laugh. The rest of the group just wondered what was so funny, as Ajeel and Dimaria seemed like they were about to burst out laughing.

"By the way, as your Chief of Staff, I feel it is only proper for me to give you some advice in regards to your courting of Miss Heartfilia!" Rusty stated with his usual dramatic flair. Natsu let out a sigh but then shrugged. "Yeah, alright. Let me hear it then..."

"Wonderful! Now, listen closely, my Prince! When you see Miss Heartfilia later today, you tell her this! I can assure you, it works every time!" The silver-haired man declared with a confidant smile...

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Later that day, when the Royal Family and the Spriggan 12 were having their daily meeting, Natsu was sitting in his chair when Lucy walked into the room. He saw that Rusty nodded at him with a eager smile.

Natsu got up, and walked over to meet Lucy before she sat down. "Hey, Luce!" He said, while sporting a rather awkward grin.

"Umm...hey?" The blonde replied, looking unsure about why the Dragon Slayer was acting like this.

"Say...You've got a...Twinkle in your eye!" Natsu said. Upon hearing that, everyone in the room stopped whatever it was they had been doing, and turned around. All of them were thinking: "Wait, what did he just say?"

"And...I wish upon it for a kiss!" Natsu then declared, looking like he was about to die from sheer embarrassment. Everyone else, even the Dragneel Parents, could not believe he had just said that. Meanwhile, Rusty was giving him a thumbs up, his expression saying: "You nailed it!"

Lucy just stood there, completely in shock.

"...Thankssss?" She finally said, looking very weirded out.

"Oh well! I tried! I guess we should just continue the meeting then!" Natsu stated, looking very relieved, as he turned around. However, Lucy then remember what Brandish had told her, about her needing to be serious about her and Natsu's relationship.

Which is why, the Celestial Spirit Mage let out a cough, getting Natsu to turn back around.

Playing with her hair in a coy manner, and her cheeks now red, Lucy said:

"But I mean...if you REALLY want to..."

Natsu, and everyone else, was left utterly flabbergasted. That is, except for Rusty, who simply nodded while sporting a satisfied smile.

"Works. Every. Time." He thought to himself.

Chapter Text

The Spriggan 12 were having one of their meetings. However, Zeref noticed that one member was missing, one who was not usually absent.

"Were is God Serena? I do not recall him being on a mission?" The older Dragneel brother asked, looking at Invel with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes, well...I believe he was going on a trip to acquire something", the Winter General replied. Most of the 12 looked at each other, wondering what the former Wizard Saint could want.

"I am betting it is another mirror" Neinhart stated with a smirk, which caused a series of chuckles to be heard around the table.

However, the doors to the room was then slammed open, and a familar voice declared: "You may all rejoice, for I have at last returned!"

God Serena entered the room, striking a pose, and grinning at Zeref. "I am sure you all most have languished in my absence!"

Zeref just looked at him with a unamused expression. "So, what exactly was the reason for your absence, God Serena?"

"Ah! You see, I had something I needed to correct!", The flamboyant man stated, as he held a hand to his forehead.

"You see, it has come to my attention, that I, despite my status as a Dragon Slayer, lack a Exceed companion of my own! And so, I have now gained such a noble creature to call me his partner!"

God Serena then turned around, and gestured towards the door. "Behold, my new Partner!"

And in flew a black and white Exceed, with a large rectangular head. He stopped next to God Serena, and waved at everyone.

"Hello! My name is Nadi! It is very nice to meet all of you!" He stated with a smile. To everyone's bewilderment, he kept incessantly waving his paw.

"Is he not a marvel! Truly, he is a fitting companion for one as magnificent as I!" God Serena declared proudly. And then, he started shaking his arm, just like the Exceed.

Only, when the Mage did it...it looked...VERY much like he was doing a 'certain' thing, that was meant to be done in private...

"Guess we now know why God Serena took such a liking to him" Dimaria whispered to Brandish. "I bet Invel is going to have GREAT time, trying to explain why one of the 12, is doing THAT motion in public!"

"Well...God Serena is hardly subtle about how much he loves himself...but, I do not think anyone else needs to be so directly reminded of that fact..." Brandish replied in a deadpan manner, which made the blonde woman laugh out loud.

The rest of the 12, simply shook their heads or groaned, already anticipating how awkward things were going to get.

All the while, God Serena and Nadi just smiled and continued pumping their fists, both of them completely oblivious to what the gesture looked like...

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Jellal was currently watching as Meredy sparred with Irene. The crimson-haired woman was smiling, as she dodged the attacks being thrown at her.

"Very good Meredy. Your speed is quite impressive. But, I am afraid you still have quite a long way to go, before you will be able to land a hit on me."

Suddenly, Irene was right in front of Meredy, her staff just inches away from the young woman’s face.

Meredy let out a sigh of defeat, but then smiled at her Grandmother. "Wow! The way people talk about your power, really does not do it justice. But, I promise, one day I will be able to land a hit on you!"

Irene’s smile softened at that. She pulled her staff away and then ruffled Meredy’s hair affectionately. "That is the spirit. Keep training hard and I am sure you will reach that goal, my dear."

"Huh...I am still not used to seeing her acting all Grandmotherly", Sorano said, the white-haired woman having watched the sparring match along with Jellal and the rest of Crime Sorceire.

"Well, she sure as Hell does not act that way towards Jellal", Erik said with a grin, as he looked over the man with the red face marking.

"Speaking of which...you better get ready", the Dragon Slayer then said, which caused Jellal to look at him with a worried expression.

"What are you..."

But before he could finish his question, the blue-haired mage was interrupted by Meredy, who had run up to him.

"Jellal! Irene said that she wants to spar with you next!"

Upon hearing that, Jellal felt a shiver of fear run through his entire body. "Oh...I see."

"Hmm? Is there something wrong?" Irene asked, having followed Meredy. The Spriggan 12 Member was now standing in front of Jellal, looking at him with a sly expression.

"Meredy has told me that you are a truly formidable Mage. And, I figured I should see for myself, just how skilled you are."

"That is...well, I..."

Jellal looked around, seeing Meredy looking at him with a beaming expression, Richard giving him a encouraging smile...and the rest of the Seis, was grinning at him. All of them, with some very noticeable sadistic shine in their eyes.

The former Wizard Saint then looked back at Irene, who looked at him with a lopsided grin.

"Come on, there is no need for you to look so conflicted." Irene’s expression then shifted into one of faux-innocence.

"Tell me... Don't you want to pound your Mother-in-Law?"

Upon hearing that, Jellal’s face turned a dark-red color. Erik, Sorano and Saywer looked like they were about to burst out laughing. Richard simply exclaimed: "Such wonderful Family Bonding! Oh yeah!" With Meredy following up with:

"Yes! I am sure Erza would want to hear all about how you got up close and personal with Irene! I bet that if you told her you left Irene panting on the ground, unable to go another round, her mind would be blown!"

Upon hearing that, Jellal buried his face in his hands. "Oh no...Of all the habits Meredy could have picked up from Irene... why did it have to be her tendency of phrasing things in the WORST manner possible?!"

Meanwhile, Irene and Meredy simply looked at each other, both of them confused by Jellal’s odd reaction...

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Lucy was sitting in the cafeteria by herself, enjoying a nice cup of tea. However, the Fairy Tail Mage's then felt someone approaching. Looking up, she saw that it was Invel, who was looking down at her with a stern expression

"Ummm...Hi?" Lucy tentivalty greeted the blue-haired man.

"I have something very important that I need to discuss with you, Miss Heartfilia", the Spriggan 12 member said, as he pushed his glasses upwards. "May I take a seat?"

"Oh. Yeah, sure...", the blonde replied. Invel nodded, as he sat down, his eyes seeming to scan Lucy from top to bottom in a critical manner.

"I will be direct. Whatever kind of intimate relationship you and the Prince might have had, needs to be addressed. With Natsu being a member of the Royal Family, it is of the utmost importance that we know how serious he is about any romantic relationship. Therefore, I must ask you: Is your relationship with the Prince a serious one, or simply a series of casual nightly rendezvous?"

Invel looked completely serious, as he looked, his arms folded and his eyebrow raised in a questioning manner.

Lucy however, had turned a deep red color.

"Wha...I..Natsu and I are NOT in a relationship!" She stated in a high-pitched voice. The Winter General simply narrowed his eyes.

"...Are you seriously expecting me to believe, that the Prince comes and goes to your apartment on a daily basis, that he has joined you in the bath, and that the two of you have shared a bed...and despite all of that, the two of you have supposedly NOT engaged in any sort of intimate acts?"

Pushing his glasses up once again, Invel added: "Forgive me for being sceptical...but, I am sure you understand, that it sounds very much like the two of you have been seeing each other."

"I...Well..."

Lucy paused. And then felt her eyes widen.

"Oh my God! It really does sound like we are dating! And not just that! If I heard a guy and girl were doing all of those things...I would 100% think they were...doing THAT!"

The Celestial Spirit Mage buried her face in her hands, as steam seemed to come out of her ears.

Invel however, did not seem to be fazed at all. He simply got out a series of documents, that he placed on the table.

"Well then, I have series of papers her", he explained."

"They cover several topics, from everything one should know as a romantic partner to a member of the Royal Family...to the optimal bedroom techniques one should use, if one wishes to both secure the birth of a heir and to ensure that both parties have as enjoyable a time as possible during the act itself..."

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In the Fairy Tail Guild Hall, Juvia was observing Lucy and Natsu, whoe were talking with her Darling Gray.

"I must be diligent in keeping an eye on my Love Rival. Ever since she returned from Alvarez, she has seemed to confident and dignified", the Wather Mage thought to herself.

However, her thoughts were interrupted when a certain member of the Spriggan 12 sat down next to her. Leaning her chin on her mechanical hand, Dimaria looked at Juvia with a knowing grin.

"You must be the famous Juvia, right? Lucy told me about you." Juvia was suprised by that. "She did?"

"Yes, she told me that you are a dear friend to her...despite the fact that you keep insisting that she is your 'Love Rival'. Then again, she seems to make friends quite easily, so..."

Dimaria shrugged, before stating: "Although...I thought by now, you would have realized, who your TRUE 'Love Rival' is."

"Huh? What are you talking about?" The blue-haired woman asked, her brow furrowed in confusion. "Who are you referring to, when you say I should know my TRUE 'Love Rival'?"

Dimaria made a face as if she could not believe what she was hearing. "Are you serious? I am talking about Natsu, of course!"

There was a brief period of silence. Then:

"W..WHAT!?"

Juvia looked at the blonde with a shocked expression.

"I...what are you saying?"

Dimaira just smirked. "Let me ask you this: Whois it that Gray has known all throughout his time here in Fairy Tail? Who is it that he is incredibly close with, despite always insisting on the contrary? And who is it, that he has no problem getting all up close and personal with, at every possible opportunity?"

"I...That is..."

Juvia started to protest. But then, when she actually thought about it...all of those things DID add up...

"Hell, ever since their last encounter during the War, Natsu has been complaining about how sore he still is from when Gray stabbed him from behind...now, I don't know about you...but I wonder what exactly went down between the two of them? If you know what I mean..."

"...."

Juvia said nothing for a while. Then, she stood up and said: "Thank you for telling me this, Miss Dimaria."

The Spriggan 12 member just smiled at her. "I am always happy to be able to help others!"

Juvia then marched over to Lucy, who loooked at her with a curious expression. "Oh, hey Juvia, What's up?"

To her suprise, Juvia hugged her. "Lucy, you are a dear friend to me. I promise, I will never call you my Love Rival from this day forth!"

"...Okay?"

Juvia then pulled out of the hug, and shifted her attention towards Natsu. He looked at her with a confused expression...that then turned into utter shock at what she said next:

"I now know that you are my TRUE Love Rival! Prepare yourself, Natsu! I will not let you steal away my Darling Gray, with your rugged, Princely charm!"

"WHAT?!"

Both Natsu and Gray yelled, both of them then looking at each other, before making a face of utter disgust.

"OH HELL NO!"

Meanwhile, Dimaria was watching the whole thing, dying of laughter.

"Oh man! I am going to have SO much fun, messing around with these Fairy Tail Mages!" She thought to herself with a grin.

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The Spriggan 12 were having one of their meetings. However, there were two very notable absences this time.

Then, finally, the Emperor and Empress entered the room. Both of them were panting and seemed to be out of breath, as if they had been running a marathon.

Not to mention, their clothes and hair, were very disheveled.

"My apologies for being late, everyone", Zeref said after taking some time to catch his breath. "I completely lost track of time."

"If you would not mind telling us, what is it that you were doing, Your Majesty?" Invel asked, his tone curious.

To the Winter General's suprise, the question seemed to make the older Dragneel brother blush.

"Oh...I was doing...stuff..."

To his side, Mavis looked up at her husband with a raised eyebrow. Then, she turned around, waving at everyone in the room and giving them a cheeky grin.

"Hi everyone! I'm Stuff!"

Upo hearing that, Zeref's face turned a deep-red color. Most of the Spriggan 12 either laughed, or felt their own cheeks heat up.

Meanwhile, August simply sat there, thinking to himself:

"Well...I guess this is what I have always wanted. On the bright side, I suppose those nursery room Invel had commissioned, will be seeing use very soon..."

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In the Fairy Tail Guild's infirmary, Juvia was sitting by the bedside of one of the ones that had been most hurt during Alvarez's invasion.

However, the black haired young man, who had been out cold for some time, finally seemed to stir awake. Opening his eyes and letting out a groan, Gray tried to sit up. Only for him to wince in pain, as he clutched his chest.

"Gray! Please, you must take it easy!"

Juvia said, her tone filled with worry. The Water Mage got up and helped the Ice-Make Wizard ease into a sitting position. "Thanks", he stated.

Then, he looked around. "Is...is the First Master...?"

"We...we were unable to stop them. Alvarez has her...and Lucy as well." Juvia's expression was a pained one.

"Dammit!" Gray exclaimed, the anger in his voice unmistakable as he clenched his fists. "Why! Why is it that I am never..."

Then, the anger seemed to fade, as he covered his face with his hand.

"Why is it that I am never able to protect the ones I care about, when it really matters...?"

"Do not say that!"

Gray was suprised when Juvia took his hand in her's. Her tone was firm, but her eyes were filled with understanding.

"I know that you have lost many people dear to you. But, Lucy and Master Mavis are not dead. We are going to get them back. And Natsu as well!"

Her voice was filled with conviction, and Gray felt the heavy feeling in his chest starting to fade away.

"Yeah...You are right. No matter how strong those guys are, we will not lose next time!" The black haired Mage's determined expression then softened. "Thank you, Juvia."

He turned his hand around, letting his fingers interlock with her's. "Thank you...for everything."

Juvia felt her cheeks heat up. But, when her eyes meet Gray's, and she saw how they seemed to be shining.

Shining with gratitude, with affection...with...

"Gray...I..."

Slowly, Juvia started to lean forward, her face inching closer to Gray's. He in turn, lifted a hand and placed it on the back of her head, and started to lean in closer as well.

Soon, their lips were only a few inches apart...

"Hey! Juvia! Is the Snow-maker awake yet!"

Gajeel slammed open the door to the infirmary. Both Juvia and Gray, pulled away from each other instantly, their faces bright red.

"Oh good! We were beginning to wonder how long you were going to be out of it!" Gajeel declared with a grin. Which quickly turned into a frown, as he looked at the two.

"Hey...what is going on? Why are you guys both so red in the face?"

Neither of them said anything, which caused Gajeel to raise an eyebrow.

"Hey...were you guys about to...?"

"GAJEEL!"

The Dragon Slayer jumped and then looked down at Levy, who had been the one to yell. She was looking up at him with a glare.

"Gray is clearly fine, so let us give the two of them so privacy!"

Grabbing her boyfriend's hand, Levy then began dragging Gajeel out of the room. However, before he exited, the red-eyed man called out to the two still in the room:

"Just remember to use protection! And you gotta know, that Porlyusica is going to kick your ass Gray, if she catches you guys doing THAT, in the infirmary!"

"GAJEEL!"

"WHAT THE HELL DUDE!"

"I am just saying!" The Iron Dragon Slayer said with a grin, as he waved at the two, before closing the door.

And then, Juvia and Gray were now alone again...only things were suddenly a lot more awkward.

"I...I'm sorry", Juvia said, still unable to look at Gray.

However, she then let out a squeak, as she felt his hands pull her into the bed.

"Gray! Are you!?"

"I...I just...want to hold you. Is...is that alright with you?" Gray asked quietly.

Juvia felt herslef relax upon hearing that.

"Of course."

She then gently rested her head on his shoulder, and he placed his head on her's.

And so the two laid there, feeling safe in each other's arms.

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In the Fairy Tail Guildhall, Erza was sitting with Jellal and the rest of Crime Sorceire.

"So, you are really going to travel to Alvarez?" The red haired woman asked, the worry in her voice apparent.

"It makes the most sense. We are a band of fugitives, so us going there, will not be any cause any political issue between Ishgar and Alvarez."

Jellal then smiled at her. "I promise, we will be careful. And, we will do our best to rescue Lucy, Natsu and the First Master."

"In that case..."

Erza took a deep breath, as if she was steeling herself for what she was about to say.

"I need to tell all of you something", she said, her face and tone making it clear that what she was about to say, was of the utmost importance.

Jellal, Meredy and former Oracion Seis members all leaned in, curious what it was they were about to hear.

"The Spriggan 12 member I fought during the invasion...her name is Irene. And...she is the Empress of Alvarez...and my mother."

There was a brief period of silence, as everyone let what Erza had said sink in. And then, all of the collectively yelled out:

"Wait...WHAT!?"

Erza nodded her head, her expression growing even more serious.

"And that is not all...she told me, that Zeref...is my father."

Upon hearing that, everyone was left speechless. Eventually, Jellal managed to ask: "Are...are you sure?"

Erza nodded. "She told me, that without His Majesty... you would not even exist. I think that leaves not room for doubt, would you not agree?"

Jellal leaned back into his chair, looking like he could not believe what he had just been told.

Everyone else also looked like they were trying their best to process what they has just heard. However, after a while Erik let out a chuckle, which caused everyone to look at him.

"Hey, look. There is at least one good thing about this whole situation, Jellal", the Poison Dragon Slayer said, while sporting a very large grin.

The blue haired man looked at him with a raised eyebrown.

"Now, when you finally get to confront Zeref after all this time...you can legitimately call him a Motherfucker, since it would actually be true!"

Upon hearing that, Jellal and Erza both felt their face turn a dark red color. The other memebers of the Seis seemed like they were about to burst out laughing, while Meredy seemed like she was unsure whether to laugh or not.

OoOoOoO

Meanwhile, over in Alvarez, Zeref let out a sneeze.

"Huh...I get the feeling someone is talking about me?" He thought to himself, before he shrugged.

"Oh well. It is probably nothing to worry about..."

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Brandish felt a wave of elation pass through her body. She had never expected to find herself in this kind of position...

Both figuratively AND literally.

She then let out a soft cry of pleasure, as the one underneath her started to intensify his movements. He then grabbed her behind, and began squeezing it firmly. The green-haired mage, wanting to show that she was enjoying what her partner was doing, let her hands roam across his muscular chest appreciatively.

Grinning, the male wizard quickened his pace even more. As he continued to enter her, she could not help but feel exhilarated that she was straddling him like this. The sounds that were being made as she felt herself slam her rear down on his VERY impressive member...

Well, it was a thrill greater then anything she had experienced before.

However, she then felt the third participant in their group, embracing her from behind. As the woman began to gently caress her breasts, causing Brandish to let out a moan, the blonde then leaned in and whispered in her ear in a seductive tone:

"It is really something, isn't it? Getting to not only Ride the Dragon, but be tended to by a Lady of the Stars? But, then again...it is nothing less than what you deserve...being the lover of a Prince and Princess~"

Upon hearing that, Brandish felt that she was about to reach the highest form of pleasure one could during such a session. And then, right as she was about to feel that sweet, sweet release...

She suddenly found herself in her own bed, wide awake, and with a VERY flushed face.

"OH...It was a dream..."

The Spriggan 12 member then felt a wave of embarrassment rush over her.

"I have GOT, to stop listening to Dimaria and all of her wild scenarios that she comes up with." The green-haired Mage thought to herself as she tried her best to not think about what she had just been dreaming about...

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(Later, at a Spriggan 12 meeting)

"Hey Brandish!" Natsu exclaimed, as he and Lucy walked up to the Magic-user from Alvarez. "I hope you remember what we will be doing after this meeting is over!" The Dragon Slayer said with a wide grin.

"Yeah! I have been really looking forward to our weekly game of Twister! It is so much fun, getting to spend time together, just the three of us, right?" Lucy added, while giving the green-haired woman a dazzling smile.

However, to the suprise of the two Fairy Tail Mages, Brandish's face turned a deep shade of red at that.

"Oh...right. The game..." She muttered, as she seemed to make a effort to not look either of them in the eye.

Natsu and Lucy just looked at each other, both of them rather confused.

"Yeah...I am sure that will be..very fun."

Brandish eventually said, her face still red, but her voice now had a certain...tinge to it. As if a part of her was VERY much looking forward to what the three of them would be doing later.

The pink haired man and blonde woman just smiled, both of them happy to hear that their partner seemed so enthusiastic about spending time with them.

Observing the whole thing from the table, Dimaria leaned over and whispered to Invel, a sly smirk on her face:

"Something tells me...we will be seeing those nursery rooms you had built, being used sooner rather than later!"

Chapter Text

The Fairy Tail Guild and the Alvarez were currently mingling. However, a certain member of the Spriggan 12, had gathered four of the female members of the Guild, for a certain reason.

"Alright, listen up. I am only going to say this once", Brandish said in a unusually serious tone.

Erza, Levy, Mira and Cana were all looking at her, wondering what she was going to say.

"I want all of you to know, that I am Lucy's best friend now!"

"What!" All four exclaimed, looking quite offended.

"Oh, I suppose all four of you would like to imagine yourselves as her best friend, am I right?" The green-haired Mage asked with a raised eyebrow. Then, her expression turned sly. "But, I know for sure that that title belongs to me."

"And why is that, may I ask?" Erza replied, looking at the Spriggan 12 member with a stern glare.

"Well, let me ask you this: Would any of you be totally down to have threesome with her and Natsu?" Brandish casually asked, as if it was the most natural thing in the world to discuss.

Upon hearing that question, all four woman had different reactions:

Erza's face turned into a shade of red that matched her hair, as she looked like she had been utterly stunned by the statment.

Levy's eyes were wide was open, her first thought being: "I did not know Lucy was like into stuff like THAT! And, I do not think Gajeel would ever want to be involved with Natsu in that way..."

Mira had her hand to her chin, looking like she was deep in thought. "I never knew thats something like that was on the table. But, I suppose that would make matchmaching a lot more fun, if you could involve more then two people in a paring!"

And finally Cana looked at Brandish with a serious look on her face...that quickly shifted into a sultry grin.

"Hey, is there room for one me to get in on this thing? You know what they say! The more the merrier!"

Chapter Text

In the Imperial Palace of Alvarez, Invel was currently trying his best to teach his two young charges about the history of the Empire.

"And so, His Majesty and the Spriggan 12, were able to secure a long lasting peace, that ensured the prosperity for decades to come." The Winter General stated as he wrote down what he was explaning on a very large chalkboard. It was filled out to the brink, with the most minuscule text possible.

Meanwhile, the two he was trying to teach, were both bored out of the minds.

One of them was a girl, with pink hair and brown eyes. The other was a boy with green hair and eyes. The boy had a very unimpressed look on his face. The girl looked like she was at least trying to read the text. However, she eventually leaned back and threw her hands up, with a very annoyed expression. Then, she noticed that the boy gestured to her, while sporting a sly grin.

"Watch", he worded silently, as he gestured towards Invel, who had his back turned. The girl then realized to her delight, that their teacher's blue hair, was slowly growing larger and larger.

Invel finally stopped his writing session, when he heard laughter. Turning around, he narrowed his eyes.

"Alright. What is so funny?"

"Well..it looks like you might have used the wrong shampo this morning", the boy replied with a grin, showing of his rather sharp teeth.

Reaching up to check his hair, the Spriggan 12 member was horrified when he felt that his hair was quickly reaching the size of a massive fridge.

"I have told you both SEVERAL TIMES! NO USING YOUR MAGIC UNLESS I GIVE PERMISSION!" Invel exclaimed, looking extremely exasperated.

Then, he added with a tired sigh. "Class is dismissed..."

The two children did not need to be told twice, as they rushed out of the classroom.

As the two young Royals walked down the hallway, the Princess asked: "You think we will get a lecture from out parents later?"

The Prince shrugged. "Nah. I am sure Dad will find the whole thing funny. And so will our Moms, even if they will try and tell us we should not do stuff like that." He then added with a smirk. "Considering stuff like that happens all the time on both the Guild and at the meetings the 12 hold, I really do not think they will make a big deal out of it."

"Yeah, that sounds about right!" The older of the two siblings replied with a bright smile. "So, do you wanna go and take the Wyvern out for a spin?"

"That sounds like it would be fun. Wanna go buy some Ice cream over in Isghar?"

"Oh, I'll race you!" Nasha stated as she dashed down the hallway, with a cheeky grin.

Dervish rolled his eyes, but there was a fond smile on his face. "Things are never dull around here thanks to her, that’s for sure."

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"Lord August...may I ask you something?"

The leader of the Spriggan 12 turned around, looking quite suprised. Larcade was standing there, a unsure expression on his face

"...You may", the Mage King finally said, curious what the Etherious would seek him out for.

"Well, given everything that has happened, I no longer feel like it would be right to call myself His Majesty's son. And, since you were the one who helped me see how skewed my view on things had been...I felt it would be wise to seek your council on this matter."

August raised an eybrow in suprise at that. But, he then nodded. "Well, that is good to hear, Larcade. I will do my best to offer you advice as best I can. So, what is it you wanted to aks me about?"

"Well, I felt I needed a new Title to announce myself with. I was thinking maybe...The Creation of Lord Zeref?"

August felt a sweatdrop run down his head at that.

"Larcade...that...does not really sound like something a normal person would call himself."

"Oh, I see." The blonde Demon then put a hand to his chin.

"What about...the Familar of Lord Zeref?"

August frowned.

"That...makes you sound like you are more of a creature then a person, Larcade..."

"I see...Ah! I got it!"

The Etherious had a proud smile.

"I am Larcade! The Pet of Lord Zeref!"

"...NO...Just...NO."

August pinched the brink of his nose.

"Please never call yourself that in Majesty's presence...I can't imagine he will react positively to it..."

"Aww...darn it", Larcade said with a frown.

Meanwhile August simply thought to himself:

"At least this time, I was able to prevent another meeting from ending up VERY awkward..."

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These are what some of the girls think to themselves when they see their man doing something cool:

Mavis: "Lovely."

Yukino: "So dreamy."

Levy: "He is such a Chad."

Juvia: "I'm so wet right now."

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The Dragon Slayers were staring down Acnologia, all of them ready for the upcoming fight.

"Let's just see how this plays out." Laxus said to the others with a serious look on his face.

"Dragon Slayers, huh?"

The Black Dragon of the Apocalypse, who was in his human form, as he cracked his knuckles.

"Fucking sweet!"

OoOoO

Wendy was doing her best to get one of the mages of Lamia Scale to safety.

"Please Sir! We can not give up!" The young blue-haired girl stated.

"Wow...you Fairy Tail Mages sure are something.."

The Mage declared with a wry chuckle.

Wendy however, responded in a exasperated tone:

"I'm trying to save your life asshole!"

OoOoO

Princess Zera watched as her cousins walked out gate towards the city. She then remembered something.

"HEY! Grandma Ruth wanted me to tell you, she is making stew tonight!"

Nasha turned around, a bright smile on her face.

"FUCK YEAH!"

The pink-haired girl yelled as she threw her hands up in the air.

Chapter Text

The Spriggan 12 were having another meeting.

However, August noted that a member was absent...and so was the Prince.

"Were are Natsu and Brandish?" The Mage King asked the others at the table.

Invel pushed his glasses up before he replied:

"Oh, Brandish volunteer to teach the Prince about a certain topic. Dimaria told me, that it was of personal interest to Brandish that she made sure the Prince was educated properly about the subject matter."

Agust raised a eyebrow at that.

"I somehow how a feeling, that I know what that subject is..."

OoOoO

Natsu was sitting by a table, a look of concentration on his face.

Sitting across from him was Brandish, who was looking at him expectedly.

Then, the Dragon Slayer finally said, in a confidant tone:

The Sexual method that is used in the Alvarez Empire! They mainly double team!"

"Nope!" Brandish repiled with a subtle grin.

"You were close", Brandish stated.

"But, it is called dual cropping."

"Ah, I see!"

Natsu beamed at the green-haired Mage.

"Thanks a lot for helping me learn about this stuff, Brandish!"

Brandish simply smiled back, a sly look in her eyes.

"Oh, the pleasure is all mine..."

Chapter Text

Zeref and Mavis were out on a date, having had a nice picnic in a quiet little forest. As they were both laying down on the soft grass, the Fairy Tail Founder reach out and gently took a hold of her lover's hand.

"Are you happy, Zeref?" She asked, loking over at the dark-haired man with a smile.

Zeref returned the smile, as he let their fingers interlock.

"I am. Getting to experience this...being surrounded by this beautiful scenery with you, after all this time...it is a wonderful feeling."

Upon hearing that, Mavis felt the urge to be a bit mischievous. Suprising Zeref, she rolled over, now laying on top of her husband.

"What about now?" She asked with a cheeky smile. Her face now right in front of his. "Seems like you are no longer able to take in all of that beautiful scenery like this, I am right?"

However, Zeref just smiled. "That is no matter." He then lifted his hand, and gently caressed his lover's face.

"In my eyes, your beauty is more vast than the heavens and the earth combined."

Hearing that Mavis felt her cheeks warm.

Smiling, she then pulled Zeref into a deep kiss, which he happily returned.

Chapter Text

Natsu was walking into the room were the Spriggan 12 held their meetings. The younger Dragneel brother was deep in thought.

"Now that Lucy and I are dating...I should probably get better at the whole...flirting thing, right?"

Then, the Dragon Slayer recalled some advice his adoptive father had given him long ago:

"Listen closely Natsu!" Igneel stated as the young boy looked up at him with a curious gaze.

"If you ever find yourself trying to court your mate, use this line! I can assure you, that it always works!"

Just then, Natsu spotted his blonde-haired partner.

"Alright! Time to show Zerf that I can be master of romance as well!" Natsu thought to himslef with a grin.

"Hey Luce!" He yelled out, which made the Celestial Spirit Mage turn around and look at him.

"Oh, hey Natsu. What's up?"

I just wanted to say, that you look very fertile today!" Natsu declared with a smile while giving his girlfriend a thumbs up.

However, it seemed like everyone in the room had frozen in shock upon hearing Natsu saying THAT of all things.

Lucy meanwhile, was quickly turning a alarming shade of red.

"Uhmm...that's....I..."

Lucy tried to come up with something to say, but ended up simply covering her face, her very red ears still visible.

"You know", Dimaria sais with a grin, as she leaned over to Zeref, who looked quite amused by the whole thing:

"I did not take Natsu for the type to be interested in farming...but, I guess even he can see how rewarding it can be be, to build up a good sweat while planting his seeds!"

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Now, when people in the Fairy Tail world is asked if they have any ships they support, you will get a number of different answers:

Mira: "Oh, I really ship Natsu and Lucy! They are just so cute!"

Juvia: "I ship myself and Gray, of course! No matter how many love rivals may try and hinder our romance, I know in my heart that we are meant to be!"

August: "...I ship my mom with my dad."

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Erza took a deep breath. She was nervous, but she knew that this swas something she had to do.

"It is time...I must confront my Mother! And I must tell her what I think about about her...relationships."

The Fairy Tail Mage then exhaled and then entered the room. She saw that her Mother was there, along with a dark haired man she knew had to be Zeref, the First Master, a elderly-looking man and a dark haired woman who looked very similar to the Emperor of Alvarez.

Irene was the first to speak. "Hello...Erza. I suppose this was something I knew I would have to deal with eventually", the red-haired woman said with a sigh. "So...I assume you have a lot of questions?"

Erza nodded.

"I do. But first of all...I need to say something."

She then paused, as her gaze shifted over to Zeref and Mavis, both of whom looked confused.

"I already know that Zeref is my father. But, I can not believe that you are in a polyamorous relationship with both him AND the First Master!" Erza exclaimed, as she pointed at Irene. "I have heard that it is not uncommon for royals to be in relationships of that nature...But, I did not think my own mother, would take part in such a thing!"

A moment of utter silence passed. In which Zeref simply sat there with a look of utter shock, Mavis looked completely bewildered, the old man pinched his nose and let out a exasperated sigh and the dark-haired woman looked at Erza with an expression of pure astoundment.

However, before any of them were able to say anything, Irene spoke up:

"First of all", she said, her voice and expression making it clear that she was not not amused in the slightest.

"My sex-life, is none of your business. Meaning, if I was having the time of my life, experience the heights of pleasure in the company of His Majesty and his Wife, that is something you would have zero input on. In fact, if the two of them ever asked me to take part in such a act, I would consider it a greatest honor, being seen as a worthy addition to such a noble coupling. Do you not know that is a well-know and respected role, to be seen as someone that could assist in the prospect of increasing the members of a royal family?"

Irene folded her arms, as she glared at Erza.

The Fairy Tail Mage on the other hand, looked as if she was about to faint, her face even redder then her hair.

Mavis also was blushing, as she looked at Irene with a wide eyes, before she buired her face in her hands. "Now, that image is stuck in my mind...great." The Fairy Tactician thought to herself.

Ruth meanwhile, looked over at Zeref, her eyes narrowed. "Is this another thing you FORGOT to tell me about, Zeref?! The fact that you have multiple Lovers? Are there any more women I should know about? Is this why Natsu has two girls following him around everywhere too? Because he is trying to emulate you, like he always used to do?"

August meanwhile, simply thought to himself: "...Why am I here...?"

Finally, Zeref pinched his nose, in a manner very similar to how August ha done earlier.

"Why...just...WHY, Irene? As if my family situation was not complicated enough already...I need a drink...."

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Invel was walking down a hallway, with a very annoyed look on his face. Finally, he arrived at his destination, and pushed open the door.

"Wall! Have you seen Dimaria?"

The Winter General then saw that the blonde meber of the Spirggan 12 was sitting right there in her colleague’s work shop. Speaking of which, the Machias was sittign right next to Dimaria, seemingly tinkering with her new mechanical arm.

"Oh, sorry about missing the meeting today", Dimaria said with a apologetic smile. "But, my arm was acting up, so I needed Wall here to help me out.

"And what, if I may ask, is this so-called 'Problem' you are having?" Invel asked, his eyes narrowed.

"Well, you see...the arm keeps doing motions that I have no control over..."

Just then, Dimaria's mechanical arm pulled itself out of Wall's grip...

And then proceeded to flip the bird, in Invel's direction.

The blue-haired man's eyes widened in shock. Dimaira quickly used her other arm to pull her mechanical arm down.

"You see? I need to get this thing fixed, so that I do not do something like this during a important event!" The female Mage said with a frown, giving Invel a look that seemed to say: "What did I tell you?"

The Winter General seemed to snap out of his astoundment upon hearing that. "I...I see. Yes, you are right", he said with a nod. He the shofted his gaze towards Wall.

"Make sure you get that arm working properly again quickly Wall." And then, Invel nodded at Dimaria and left the room.

Once they could no longer hear his footsteps, the Machias turned to the blonde Mage, with a raised eyebrow and a crokked grin.

"Funny...I seemed to recall that I had already made sure this arm was was working just like you wanted it to...and that the real reason you were here today, was to get me to install a new finger-gun upgrade?"

Dimaria simply grinned at him.

"Well...what Invel doesn't know can't hurt him. And besides, I have always wanted an excuse to flip that icy prick off!"

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Fairy Tail, Alvarez and their allies were all exhausted. They were currently trying to bring down Acnologia, but the Black Dragon of the Apocalypse seemed like he was simply too powerful to defeat.

"Damm it! What else can we do!" Natsu yelled out, as he clenched his fists.

Beside him, Gray frowned The Ice-Make Wizard then let out a sigh. "I guess there no other choice...I have to do THAT..."

He the turned around, looking at Juvia. The Water Mage was laid out on the ground, looking like she was about to pass out.

"Juvia! If we win this fight, you can sit on my face!" Gray declared.

And in the blink of an eye, Juvia shot right up, her face now filled with intense determination.

Everyone on the battlefield, felt a sweat drop running down their face. All of them thinking the same thing:

"Well...I guess that works..."

Meanwhile, Acnologia felt that the blue haired woman was staring right at him. And for the first time in centuries, the Dragon King felt a shiver of FEAR, run down his spine...

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The Emperor of Alveraz was currently hosting a ball, and nobles from all across the Empire had come to attend.

Sitting by himself in a quiet corner, August watched as Emperor Spriggan lead a young woman across the dance floor. She was the latest in a long line, no doubt having been encouraged by her family to ask the Ruler of the Empire for a dance.

"You would think that, knowing that he is immortal, and that he can not be around people for extended periods of time, would make the nobility give up on their doomed ambitions to have their family marry into the royal line...but alas."

Agugust shook his head, before taking another sip from his glass of water. Then, a female voice called out: "Do you mind if I joined you?"

Looking up, the Leader of the Spriggan 12 saw Irene, who gestured towards the empty chair next him. "I am rather tried of having to listen to so many foolish and annoying nobles...so, I thought I would seek out someone whom I can actually have a proper conversation with."

August looked at her for a brief moment, before he nodded. "It is fine. I too needed a break from the gathering of high society here tonight." Smirking, the red-head sat down, as her gaze shifted towards the direction where August had been looking. Upon seeing that he had been watching Zeref, she gave the leader of the 12 a knowing look.

"I see...you are annoyed by how the so called Nobles, so clearly show they do not at all understand his Majesty at all?"

"...Yes. As someone who has known His Majesty ever since I was a boy, it does vex me when I see people who are so willing to disregard both their own lives, and risk adding more to the burden his Majesty carries." August said, as he let out a sigh.

"The Emperor, will never again risk letting himself feel love...not after what happened when he did try." The older man noticed that Irene seemed to stiffen at that, and turned his gaze towards her. "..Did..did I say something that offended you, Irene?"

"No, no...It is just...coming from you..the truth of those words rings very true", the Enchantress said in quiet tone. August let her words sink in...and then his eyes widened.

"Irene...can I take that to mean, that you...?"

Letting out a soft chuckle, the red-head turned to meet August’s gaze. Her expression was one that the Mage King recognized very well:

Resignation, with clear traces of sadness.

"Is it that suprising? After so long feeling lost, afraid and alone, he is the one that gave me a home, comrades and a purpuse. It was he, that allowed me to regain my human form. He was even the one that delivered my child, after I had lost all hope that she would ever get a chance to live."

Irene closed her eeys and took a deep breath. Then, when she opened them, there seemed to be hints of tears in them.

"Is it any wonder, that a part of me wished that I could help ease some of the pain he feels, the same way he has done for me? That after seeing how remarkable he is, that a part of me wished I could stand by his side, as his partner?"

August shook his head.

"No...no, I understand. Believe me, I do. For as long as I can remember, I have wished that I could help His Majesty be free from the curse that has tortured him for so long...to help the man I view as my father, finally live again. But...despite how hard I have tired, I have not been unable to do so."

Irene let out a humorless chuckle at that.

"It is quite sad, is it not? Despite all the power we possess, all the magic that we can command, all the influence we have in this empire...Neither of us are able to accomplish the one thing we desire most of all."

"Indeed. The Curse of Contradictions, truly is a cruel one...causing suffering and misery for everyone it effects...if it does not bring about their death. And all the while, the one afflicted, remains suffers most of all, and does so isolated and alone..."

The two Mages sat there in silence, the unspoken feelings they both possessed known to them both, as they watched Zeref dancing with the noble lady. Both of them seeing that there was no light in his dark eyes.

For the Emperor of Alveraz, could never let himself feel...for if he did, all he had built would crumble...all the people he ruled over would die...and he would once again, be left no life around him...

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August and Zeref was standing on the balcony of the castle, looking down at the training yard. The two fo them watched as the other members of the Spriggan 12, sparred with each other.

"You Majesty, I have been wondering something", August eventually said.

"For what reason do the Spriggan 12 exist?"

Zeref simply looked at him and replied, in a matter-of-fact tone: "Hype moments and Aura."

August nodded at that.

"Type Shit." Both of them said in unison, as they bumped their fist together.

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In the Fairy Tail Guild hall, a certain group were in the middle of a VERY serious discussion:

"Now, it is finally time we settled this, once and for all", Irene declared, as she stared at Juvia. The Water Mage meet her gaze, her expression one of determination.

"So...tell us Meredy! Who is your favorite family member!?" The two women asked simultaneously, both of them looking at the pink-haired young woman.

Meredy looked between the two, while sporting a rather nervous smile. "Uhm...that is...a difficult thing to answer..."

"Of course it has to be me! Not only am I your Aunt, but I am also your best friend! Our bond is a truly special one!" Juvia exclaimed, while giving Irene a smug look.

The Spriggan 12 member simply scoffed. "Oh please! I am Meredy's beloved Grandmother! I have trained with her, showered her with gifts and made clear that she is the most treasured girl in the world! It is clear that I am her favorite family member!"

The two glared at each other, while Meredy sat there, feeling a large sweat-drop running down her face.

"I need to resolve this quickly, or it will end with Guild being totally destroyed!" She thought to herself.

Then, she looked at Gray, who was sitting next to his wife, trying his best to ensure things did not escalate. And then, when her gaze shifted to the one sitting in his lap, Meredy suddenly knew how she could solve this whole debate peacefully.

"Alright, I will tell you who my favorite family member is!" Meredy said, getting everyone's attention.

"Well, who is it?" The red-head and bluenette asked.

Meredy simply pointed and declared: "Well, it is Greige. How could I pick someone other then my adorable little cousin?"

Said little cousin smiled at that, as he lifted his hands and reaced for Meredy.

"Meldy! Meldy!" He stated in a happy tone. Gray smiled before he walked over to his niece and handed her his son, who beamed up at her.

Meanwhile, Juvia and Irene both watched as Meredy bounced little Greige up and down, both of them grinning.

"Well...I suppose that is an acceptable answer. He IS a very endearing little Mage", Irene said while nodding her head.

"Yes, I agree. Meredy is completely right. And it is plain to see that Greige adores his cousin just as much!" Juvia stated happily.

And so, the two continued to watch as Meredy played with Griege, both of them smiling...while Gray let out sigh of relief, grateful that his niece was such a quick thinker.

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The royal family and the Spriggan 12 were having one of their meetings. However...the Dragneel’s did not seem at all interested in actually discussing any of the topics that needed to be dealt with.

Natsu was consuming a massive fire that Thaddeus had created, while the Dragneel Patriarch was cheering his son on, shouting: "Look at him! That’s my boy! Is he not the greatest Fire Wizard you have ever seen?!"

During the whole thing, Zeref was fumbling with a Lacrima that was meant to record the whole spectacle...but, judging by his expression, it seemed the Emperor was not being very successful in his mission in trying to preserving the moment for the family video album.

Meanwhile, Ruth was sitting next to Lucy. The Dragneel Matriarch seemed to be giving the young Heartfilia woman... ‘advice’.

"Now Lucy dear, I am not a writer myself. But, as a reader, I must say, you have done a really good job of showing that the main couple inn your story, has some great chemistry!"

Lucy’s face was turning red, as Ruth gushed about the main couple in her story.

"But, I must say...there is a such a thing as making your readers wait to long. You have done a excellent job of making people want to see them become a couple...I say you should go ahead and make it happen in the next couple of chapters!"

"Oh...Well...I..."

Lucy seemed to be at a loss for words, her face turning a even deeper shade of red.

"If I am being honest", Ruth added, a sly smile on her face. "I am sure, that there are plenty of readers, that would REALLy enjoy seeing those two getting closer...have you ever considered writing some steamy scenes between them?" The dark-haired woman asked with a wink.

Upon hearing that, it seemed as if Lucy was about to faint, her face practually radiating with heat.

"I...that is...HUH?!"

As Lucy tried her best to form a coherent sentence, the final members of the Dragneel family were in the middle of a discussion.

"So, I think we can both agree, that while the epitaph of ‘The Fairy Tactician’ is a rather impressive one, it does not quite match up to being known as ‘The Mage King’. Would you not agree, Mother?"

August leaned back in his chair, looking quite proud of himself.

Mavis pouted at him, but then smiled.

"Oh, you win! I admit it it IS a very cool title. But, tell me August..is it true that you have a collection of movies based on the adventures you and Zeref had while creating the Empire? Natsu has told me that is simply NEED to watch those!"

As all of this was going on, Invel merely let out a sigh. While Dimaria looked over at Ajeel and with a grin, whispered:

"This is just an observation...but, it seems to me, that as the members of the Dragneel family increases, their IQ levels plummits..."

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The Spriggan 12, excluding August and Brandish, were waiting for the members of the royal family to arrive. Then, after quite a long wait, Zeref finally showed up, followed by Natsu not too long after and finally Thaddeus some time after him.

As Invel prepared the documents they were going to look over in the meeting, he looked between the Dragneel men, his expression one of confusion.

"Your Majesty, if I may ask...will your wife not be joining us today?"

"Oh, no, I am afraid not", Zeref replied. When Invel raised an eyebrow at that, the Emperor rubbed the back of his head in a sheepish manner.

"Well...let us just say...that the Empress told me that she will be staying in bed for the rest of the day...since she thought she would not be able to walk properly..."

Upon realizing the meaning behind his Emperor's words, Invel felt his face heat up. "Oh...I see..."

"Huh, that's funny! Just before I left, both Lucy and Brandish told me, that they both felt like they would be unable to walk around for a whole week!"

Natsu stated with a smile, and then turned to Zeref. "Hey, after the meeting, we should go and surprise them with some nice food! I am sure they would be happy, be served a delicious meal while they are resting in bed!"

"Huh...that is a good idea, Natsu", the older Dragneel brother replied, as he put a hand to his chin. "I wonder, what dish would Mavis enjoy most?"

"Well, well, I think I will follow your lead on this, boys!" Thaddeus said with a smile, as he looked at his both of his sons.

"Ruth told me, that she felt like she needed to stay in bed for at least a month, she was so exhausted. But, I am sure some after some nice days of breakfeast-in-bed, she will be up and about again in no time!"

"Yeah! Hey, after the meeting, the three of us should go down to the kitchen and pick out what wE should bring them!" Natsu declared with a grin.

Zeref nodded. "That sounds like a wonderful idea, Natsu."

"Yes! And the first one that reaches the kitchen, gets to pick which chef they want to help make the meals!" Thaddeus added, now sporting a competitive shine in his eyes.

While the three Dragneel men continued their conversation, the rest of the Spriggan 12 present, most of whom were either blushing or grinning, all thought to themselves:

"...Damm...those Dragneel men are really something..."

Chapter Text

All of the members of the Spriggan 12 of the Alveraz empire, and the members of the Fairy Tail Guild, had gathered in the latter' guild-hall.

Zeref then stepped forward, adressing the room.

"Now, I am sure we all know who we will be fighting."

The then summoned a image of a familiar Dragon.

"Acnologia, the Black Dragon of the Apocalypse. But, I think it would be good if you all leared what his human form looks like."

Zeref then changed the image, showing a dark-skinned man with a wild, flowing mane of dark-blue hair.

"So, that is the real from of the think that almost killed us on Tenrou", Laxus stated as he narrowed his eyes.

"Yeah...and he is, without a doubt, the greatest threat to this world. If we are to have any hope of defeating him, we must unite our power", Zeref stated, his face one of utter seriousness.

"Wow...so that is the guy that did this to me.."

Gildarts said while crossing his arms over his chest. "I have to admit...it is strange to think that the thing that did this to me", he gestured to his body: "Is really a human...although, I gotta say, he is a very feral looking one."

Cana looked up at her father, and then at the image of the Human Acnologia, a thoughtful expression on her face...that then shifted into a utterly wicked grin.

"...WOULD."

Upon hearing that, Gildarts fell over, before looking up at his daughter with a betrayed expression.

"Cana! Sweetie, you do not really mean that, do you?!"

To wich Cana simply let out a malicious cackle. Meanwhile, everyone else in the room felt a drop of sweat run down their heads.

"Oh man...poor guy..."

Everyone thought, as they watched Gildarts wail, while Cana simply laughed, clearly very amused by her father's reaction to her joke...

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Mavis was sitting in the private garden of the Vistarion royal palace, reading a book while enjoying a nice cup of tea.

The Blonde then closed the book, as she was unable to properly concentrate on the text.

"It is hard to believe several years have passed" she thought to herself. Then, a familiar voice called out:

"Mama! I have been looking for you everywhere!"

Mavis turned her head, and smiled. "Ah, hello August. I take it you have finished with your lessons for the day?"

"Yeah!" The youg boy nodded, and then he rushed over to his mother, jumping into her lap and giving her a hug. "So now, I want to spend the rest of the day with you and Papa!"

Mavis hugged him back at that, saying in a playful tone: "Well, that does sound very nice. Speaking of your Papa, where is he?"

"Right here", Zeref replied as he entered the garden. "August was so eager to see you, I was not able to keep up with him. He has definitely inherited your skill of running fast, even while barefoot."

Looking down, Mavis saw that her son was indded not wearing either his shoes or his socks. Shaking her head, she stated in a playful tone: "And clearly it is you he takes after when it comes to his sense of style. After all, I do not see any other children, running around wearing a Toga."

Zeref laughed at that. "True, true. Though, I maintain that Togas are supremely comfortable to wear."

His expression then softened, as he walked over and gently patted August on the head. "I truly am happy, that he takes so much after you. And, it is so very clear how much he loves you, and you him. You are a wonderful Mother, Mavis."

The Fairy Tactician felt her cheeks warm upon hearing that, and reached out to take Zeref's into her own.

"And the same is true for you as well, Zeref. Everyone can see how much you love both me and our son. His very name, is a testament to how much you treasure both of us."

Zeref's eyes seemed to shine, as if he was about to cry. However, August then said, in a deadpan voice:

"Papa is being a wimp again...does Mama need to hug him, to make him not be all weepy?"

Mavis let out a laugh at that, while Zeref looked stunned at his son being so snarky. But then, he chuckled.

"Well, it is a good thing I have the rest of the day free. Because, I know getting to play with you and your Mama, is going to make me smile all day, August."

The little Prince grinned at that, and then asked, in completely innocent voice:

"So, when are you going to give me a little brother or sister? I heard Uncle Ajeel saying, that the entie Empire is waiting for the Emperor and Empress, to add a new member of the royal family so I can have someone to play with!"

Zeref felt his face heat up at that.

"Uhm...That is...You see...Dear, could you...?"

He looked at Mavis, clearly hoping she could handle their son's innocent question. However, he was stunned when Mavis simply smiled, and put a hand on her belly.

"Oh, your Papa and I have already taken care of that. Since we are on the topic, tell me Dear...if it is a girl, do you think we could name her Zera?"

Zeref simply stood there for a moment, too stunned to say anything. Bu then, his face lit up, as he knelt beside his wife, placing his hand over the one on her belly.

"Of course. I think that would be a wonderful name for our daughter."

Th two sat there, smiling at each other, simply enjoying the happiness they shared.

August meanwhile, who was watching the two of them, simply said:

"Mama and Papa are flirting again!"

Chapter Text

Zeref, Mavis, Ruth and Thaddeus were enjoying their breakfast in the royal garden. However, the peaceful atmosphere was ended, with the arrival of two children.

"Uncle Zeref! Can you play with us!" Nashi asked, as she looked up at the Emperor of Alvarez with a pleading expression. Zeref simply raised an eyebrow at that, looking confused.

"Well, of course...but, why not ask your parents?"

The pink-haired girl huffed at that, as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Because, when we went to their room to ask, Rusty stopped us and said they are all too busy playing Twister!"

"Yeah...and then he said they are going to do so for a while...until they have all won enough times that they are satisfied" Dervish added, looking up at his Uncle with an annoyed expression.

"Seriously, why do they all like that game so much? They are so weird...it is lame AF..."

As the two kids continued to complain about how their parents were a bunch of weirdos, the rest of the family had a varying set of reactions.

Zeref looked like he did not know if he should laugh or not, Mavis had turned a noticeable shade of red and Thaddeus was grinning in a way that seemd to say: "That’s my boy!"

Meanwhile, Ruth was utterly ecstatic, as a single thought was runnning through her head:

"I AM GETTING MORE GRANDCHILDREN! YES!"

Chapter Text

Cana and Invel were sitting in the Fairy Tail Guild hall, sharing a meal.

The Brunette then paused her eating and looked at the blue haired man.

"Hey, I want to ask you a serious question. What would you do, if I was choking?"

Invel simply looked at her, before pushing his up glasses up.

"...I would pull back two inches."

The Winter General stated, with a smug grin.

Cana’s face turned a dark red colour upon hearing that.

"And then, I would say I am sorry." Invel added, now looking like he was about to laugh out loud.

Cana then hid her face in her hands, while Invel patted her on the head, his smile now softer.

Around them, the rest of the Guild Members and Alveraz mages, all though to themselves:

"Damm, he’s good..."

Chapter Text

The members of the Fairy Tail Guild were standing outside of their Guild hall, all of them looking rather on edge.

With the King having negotiated a peace with Alvarez, the Guild had put forth a request to be informed of the status of their missing members. To their suprise, the Empire has responded to the request positively. And so, they were not all waiting for the envoy of the Empire to arrive.

Given that Makarov was not present, having been called away to a meeting with the other Guild Masters, Laxus that was the one expected to lead the negotiations. While he was still sick, after being treated by Porlyusica, he was confident that he could handle the situation.

Then, they all spotted the airship that began landing close to the Guild hall. The flying ship was nowhere near the size of the battle-ships they had seen during the war, though everyone was still understandably on edge.

"I wonder who it is they have sent...a member of the 12? Or some high-ranking offical?" Laxus wondered, as the ship finally touched down. Then, there was a brief period of silence, before the doors of the ship opened.

"Man! These airships are really something! I get why Wall is so proud of them!"

The man who had stepped out of the ship, was grinning, as he walked out with his hands in his pockets. Then, he stopped, as his eyes widened as he took in the sight of the Guild hall.

"Wow...they were not kidding...it really is so different from how it used to look..."

His gaze then shifted to the people standing in front of the Guild hall, and his eyes widened even more.

Laxus looked at him with narrowed eyes. From the way the man was reacting, it seemed like he had some kind of history with the Guild...but how could that be?

The man then shook his head, and finally walked up to were the Guild members were standing, stopping in front of Laxus. As he looked up at the Dragon Slayer, a smile slowly started to from in the corners of his mouth.

"Huh...she really was telling the truth...it is a strange feeling..."

Laxus raised an eybrow at that. "The Hell are you talking about?"

"Oh sorry! Got lost in my memories there for a bit!" The man replied, as he rubbed the back of his head while letting out a sheepish laugh.

"It really is like seeing a version of myself, that has been going to the gym all his life...and has really commited to the whole ‘Lightning Wizard’ image!"

"I suppose we better get inside, so we can offically start the meeting? I am sure you are all eager to learn how your friends are doing?" The envoy stated, as he stroked a hand through his yellow hair.

"...Yeah. Let us get to it." Laxus replied. For some reason, there was something about this guy, that made the Dragon Slayer feel like he could be trusted.

"Great! Lead the way then!" The man said, as his face lit up once again. As the two began walking towards the Guild hall, Laxus suddenly realized something, which caused his eyes to widen.

"This guy...he reminds me of Gramps...but why?"

Meanwhile, the envoy was looking at the current heir to the title of Fairy Tail’s Master, with a subtle but proud smile.

"I never thought I would get to met my great-grandson...but, he seems like a fine young man. I am gald to see that our Guild has become a legacy we can be proud of, Mavis."

And with that, Yuri Dreyar walked alongside his latest descendant, while he continued to reminisce about his own days as a Fairy Tail Wizard...

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"ZEREF!"

The older Dragneel Brother was startled as his brother yelled out his name from where he was sitting on the other side of the room. The Dragon Slayer then walked up to his sibling, and shoved the small gaming device in his face.

"What the Hell is up with the mechanics of this game!"

Zeref looked at the device with a confused expression. "I...am not sure what exactly it is that you are so upset about?"

"It is the type advantages in the game, obviously!" Natsu exclaimed while folding his arms across his chest.

When Zeref simply raised an eyebrow, the Younger Dragneel Brother let out a fustrated sigh.

"I get Dragon types being weak to Dragon type moves...that makes sense. But, why inthe HELL are they also weak to ICE-TYPES?!"

At that, Zeref felt a a mixture of both amusement and exasperation. "Well...would you rather they be weak to Steel-Types?" He finally replied, with the faintest hint of a smirk.

At that, Natsu glared at him.

"Oh, haha, Zeref...Very funny."

Zeref then looked at the gaming device with a curious look on his face. "Besides, I though that Charizard was a Fire and Flying type...despite how much it looks like a Dragon."

"Wow, you have really not being keeping up with the franchise, huh?" Natsu said while shaking his head.

"Charizard has a Mega-Evolution now, that turns it into a Fire and Dragon type!"

"Ahh...I see..."

Zeref then looked up, a smirk on his face.

"Well then...I do still have my own game, and the team I built was quite strong. What do you say to a battle, Little Brother?"

At that, Natsu’s face lit up.

"You’re on! I’m all fired up now!"

And with that, the two engaged in a Pokemon Battle...which Zeref easily won, on the account that Natsu had a team consisting entirely of Fire and Dragon-Type Pokemon...

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Mystogan was deep in thought. Being the King of Edolas after a lifetime of living a very solitary life, was quite a adjustment.

Luckily, things had been going well. The people seemed to be happy, both with him assuming the Throne and the reforms he had implemented since his ascension.

Still, there was always room for improvment. Which is why he was currently on a progress through the Kingdom. Both so he could see the state of it himself and so he the Nobles that lived far from the capital, would not have to travel far for their words to reach him. As he looked around, he saw the wintery-landscape this area was known for.

"My King, we will be at the castle in an hour", Coco said as she ran up to him, holding a set of papers. "I recommend you get some rest, before the meeting with the Ruler of these lands."

"I will, thank you Coco", Mystogan replied. His thoughts however, drifted to mentioned Noble...

OoOoOoO

Having arrived at the local Castle, Mystogan saw that there were two figures waiting in the yard for him.

As Mystogan stepped down from his horse, his eyes saw that it was a woman with long black hair and a man with gray hair.

Stepping forward, he inclined his head, in a show of respect.

"Lady Ultear. It is a honor to meet you." Lifting his head, he saw that the Noble Lady was looking at him with a unreadable expression. However, when she spoke, her tone was polite.

"We are very grateful that you have come here in person, your Grace." She then gestured to the man next to her: "This is my Brother, Lyon."

Shifting his gaze, the fomer Fairy Tail Member saw that the gray-haired man was wearing a massive amount of clothes. It caused the blue haired-monarch to raise an eyebrow. Sure, it was quit cold in this area...but wearing so much, seeemd a tad odd...

"Hello there, Your Majesty!" The man then said, in a very cheerful manner. "Want me to fetch you some ice-cream?"

Mystogan felt a swaet-drop run down his head at that. Was he serious?

Looking over at the man’s sister, he saw that she had put a hand over her face, clearly embarrassed. "I just want to to know, your Majesty...he is adopted." Ultear then let out a sigh. "Honestly, dealing with both him and our other Brother, made me feel like I was going to lose my mind countless times while growing up..."

"I...see...

Mystogan could not help be a bit amused. "If you do not mind me asking, where is your other Brother? Is he not here?"

"Oh no! He is a member of that Guild! Fairy Tail!" Lyon stated with a smile, before his expression fell. "Wait...I was not supposed to tell you about that..."

"You do not need to worry"; Mystogan was quick to reply. "The Fairy Tail Guild has been pardoned. They are currently in the capital, helping out the common people."

Lyon lit up at that. "Great! Me and Gray were always so close! I should go and visit him as soon as I can!"

Mystogan was shocked, but managed to hide it. "Their Brother is Gray? Well...I suppose that explains the excessive amount of clothing, at least..."

"That is wonderful news. I had heard rumors, but it is nice to know that my little Brother is doing well."

Mystogan turned to Ultear, intending to shift the conversation to more serious matters...but he found himself at a loss for words.

Because, the dark-haired Lady’s previous cold expression, had been replaced by a subtle, but warm smile.

It then hit Mystogan, just how beautiful Ultear really was. He felt his cheeks turning a faint color of red, and tried his best to remember what he had been planning to say.

"I...that is...I was wondering if there was anything I could do to for you?" He finally managed to say, all the while feeling his ears growing warm.

Ultear looked at him with a somewhat confused expression. "Well, yes. I have a few things I was hoping you could assist us with. If you wish, we could withdraw to my room, so that we could discuss it in a warmer setting?

"Yes, I would very much like that", the Blue-haired man replied, doing his best to keep his voice calm.

However, out of nowhere, a young-sounding voice declared:

"Mister...your ears are very red...are you cold?"

Mystogan looked around, confused. Ultear then let out a chuckle. "Meredy dear, please introduce yourself to the King."

A little girl with pink haired then stepped out from behind Ultear’s leg. "Hello." She said in a quiet voice, looking up at him with a curious expression.

Mystogan was suprised, but then smiled. "Hello", he replied as he crouched down, meeting the girl’s eyes. "It is nice to meet you, Meredy."

He then looked up at Ultear with a questioning gaze. "She is my daughter", she stated, her voice soft. "Her village was raided by a group of bandits, and she was the only survivor. I decided to follow my Mother’s example and adopted her to raise as my own."

Mystogan felt a smile form as he stood back up. "That is very admirable. I had heard that you were a very kind woman, Lady Ultear. I am happy to see that those tales seem to be very much true."

Ultear looked rather suprised by that statment. But, her eyes, who had previously regard him with cold suspicion, seemed to warm somewhat. "Thank you, your Grace." She then took Meredy’s hand into her own. "Well, then, please follow me."

As Mystogan followed the three Nobles into the castle, he could not help a certain topic he had been discussing with his advisors before going on his progress.

That being, that he should use this tour of his Kingdom, to look for a woman...a woman that could become his future Queen. He knew, that as the King of Edolas, he would need someone who could rule by his side, and help bring peace and prosperity to the land that was still recovering from his Father’s reign.

And now, as he looked at Ultear, who was smiling as she listened to Meredy, who seemed to be talking about him, given her subtle glances and pointing directed his way...

Well, he thought that he might stay at this castle a bit longer, then he had originally planned to.

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Lucy was staring at Natsu. She was trying her best to figure out why he was he had sided with the Alveraz Empire.

"Natsu! Please, tell me! Why have you joined Zeref of all people?!" She asked, the desperation her voice clear to hear.

Natsu looked at her with a serious expression. "Lucy...the truth is..."

He took a deep breath.

"Zeref...Is my Brother...'s Nephew's Father's Cousin's Former Roommate." He then gestured with his hands towards the Black Mage. "So you see! He is basically family!" Zeref nodded at that, while everyone else present also nodded and let out sounds of agreement.

Lucy just stood there in shock...before she nodded as well.

"Yeah, I can not argue with you there. I totally get why you did what you did now!"

"Great! In fact, Zeref is actually planning on making a sequal to his most popular biographical film! It is going to be called: The story of Alervaz 2: The search for more family drama!"

"OOHHH! Can I be in it as well?" Lucy asked, now with stars in her eyes.

And just like that, the entire conflict was derailed, as the moive went on to unite the warring continents AND, ended up being the end of Acnologia, who died from eating too much popcorn!

The end!

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The Dragneel family were enjoying a get-together in the gardens of the Imperial palace.

However, while Natsu and Thaddeus were having a arm-wrestling match that was being refereed by Zeref, Lucy was sitting with her book, looking down at it with a frustrated expression.

"WHat is the matter, Lucy?" Mavis eventually asked, looking at her sister-in-law. "Is there something bothering you?"

Letting out a sigh, the Celestial Spirit Mage closed the her book, and turned to look at the Founder of Fairy Tail.

"Yeah. I am finally done with my book...but, I can not for the life of me, seem to come up with a title for it!"

Ruth looked over at the two, having heard the fustration in Lucy’s voice. "Well...Your book is based on your own life after you joined Fairy Tail, is it not? So, it is a story filled with adventure, drama, laughs, thrills and romance. Sounds like it is a quite a tale!"

"Yes! It really has all of the elements of a classic Fairy Tale I used to read!" Mavis added, a bright shine in her green eyes.

"...."

Lucy looked at Mavis with a contemplative expression. Then, she looked back down at her book. And then, she looked at her Sister-in-law once again, this time with a grin.

"Say that again..."

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Igneel was on his way back to where he and Natsu were currently staying. The Fire Dragon like to move around, both to avoid drawing too much attention and because he saw how much Natsu enjoyed getting to fly with him.

He was trying to teach the boy how to read and write, but it was not an easy task. Natsu generally preferred more physical activities, but Igneel knew that the boy would benefit from being able to do more then just punch things.

Then, he spotted the salmon-haired boy, down by the entrance to the cave that they were staying at for the moment. As he landed, Ingeel was suprised when Natsu tried to hide something behind his back.

"And what is it that you have got there?" The red Dragon asked in a amused tone. Natsu huffed, clearly annoyed that he had been found out. But, when he showed what he had been hiding, Igneel found himself at a oos for words.

"...It is Father's Day...so, I wanted to make you something..."

Natsu then held up a drawing he had made. It was a rough sketch of himself and Ingeel, as they were cuddling by a fire at night, surrounded by lots of stars.

"...Do you like it? Natsu eventually asked, as he looked up at Igneel with a nervous look on his face.

The Fire Dragon King did not say anything for a while...but then, he leaned down, and smiled at the child he had been raising.

"I love it. Thank you, Natsu. You make this old Dragon feel a warmth, I never thought I would be able to feel." Igneel said in a warm tone, his eyes shining with emotion.

Natsu's face lit up at that, and he leaped forward, hugging the dragon thightly.

Igneel returned the hug, as he gently patted the boy on the head with one of his claws.