The Guardian and The Priestess

Family

"I was watching over you, ever since I've learned of your existence from the other elements, Lucy." Jellal stated, casually.

Good.

At least, I didn't have to persuade him to call me with just Lucy.

"I know that I'm not the only one you were watching over." I smiled, and he gave me a wry smile.

"Come with us? I'm sure she's waiting." I smiled and offered my hand for him to stand up.

He stood up, and we both looked at the group.

Jellal focused his gaze on one particular person.

That person cupped her mouth to prevent a shriek from escaping.

The person who looks up in the stars with a lonely expression.

It was none other than Erza.

The person who was wishing to meet this sinful man, for a very long time.

"Jellal?" she asked in disbelief.

The reason she joined us in searching for the others, was for a particular wish.

A wish to see a particular man.

A man who saved her, when she accidentally fell from the heavens.

A man she came to love.

"Erza." Jellal breathed.

She clenched her teeth and tightened her fist.

Tears were forming in her eyes.

They've locked each other's gaze.

They didn't talk.

But, you could see that their eyes were speaking for them.

I could no longer wait patiently, for their silent gaze exchange, so I grabbed Jellal's hand.

He was taken aback, but he went along with it.

We walked towards Erza and I smiled at her.

I pulled Erza's hand and locked it on Jellal's hand.

"Just kiss already!" I teased and they blushed.

I smiled triumphantly, as my plan to lighten the tension between them worked.

"You wouldn't mind if I take Jellal with me, do you?" I shot Sting a smile, and he grinned.

"Not at all." He responded evenly.

Sting walked towards me and gently pulled up my right hand then kissed it.

"Can't wait to see you, again." He smiled and I blushed.

Natsu pulled my hand away from him, and shot Sting a stern look.

Sting bowed and pulled back, then Natsu huffed in annoyance.

Natsu took my hand, without a word, and he guided me towards Happy.

Romeo rode with Wendy.

Gajeel rode with Gray.

Juvia rode with Levy-chan.

Mira-san and Erza flew.

Laxus rode his raiju.

I handed Plue to Jellal.

We all went back to our home.

The guys introduced themselves to Jellal.

And, I couldn't be happier.