Chapter 16

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*Gajeel's POV*

After I found out from Jellal and Erza that I was going to be Levy's escort, I was pretty excited. Erza promised that right after she was married and became queen, she would give me knighthood. I couldn't wait to see Levy's  reaction when she sees what happens.

With Levy's tiny arm linked with mine, the doors to the gardens open, and the light shone brightly. Levy and I, and Ultear and Lyon walked out and down the aisle, with Wendy and Romeo, and Meredy and Eve following behind. Once we reached the end, Levy let go of my arm, and walked to her seat. I stood behind her. She glanced at me and smiled.

Wendy sat down beside Levy, with Romeo's help, who stood behind her.  On the other side, Ultear and Meredy sat, with Lyon and Eve behind them, respectively. A few minutes later, Jellal came walking down the aisle, where he stood on the side of his sisters. He looked nervous. You couldn't blame him. After all, this is a big day for two kingdoms.

Without a warning, the royal trumpets sounded, signalling the arrival of the bride. The congregation stood up at the doors opened once again, revealing Erza, wearing a beautiful gown.  (a/n: when I found this design I immediately thought of Erza. The design doesn't belong to me.)

Wendy's eyes dazzled with amazement, and so was Levy's

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Wendy's eyes dazzled with amazement, and so was Levy's. Jellal had a smile planted on his face, but somehow I knew that one the inside, he was surprised. As Erza made her way down the aisle, holding a bouquet of red and blue roses, the tension was growing. Two Kingdom would be united by a marriage. This is a really big moment.

~time Skip~

*Levy's POV*

"I do." Erza said, with a smile planted on her face.

"Now by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife

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"Now by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." the preacher spoke. Jellal didn't hesitate. As he lifted up the veil covering Erza's face, Erza caught him off guard and kissed him, wrapping her arms around his neck. The congregation applauded, but were silenced when Erza broke away and said. "Our subjects, we thank you for coming to this wedding. Even though this is the event that we are celebrating, I have an order of royal business to take care of first and queen."

I didn't know what was going on, but I think it was going to be a new law or something lowering of raising the taxes on the kingdom. But it wasn't. "Princess Levy was captured the night of the engagement ball by an iron scaled dragon named Metalicana. That dragon was under the power of the dark wizard Jose. However, thanks to a brave, young man, who had served my family for years, Princess Levy was returned unharmed from Jose. Not only that, but the same young man and two of our knights who accompanied him, rescued another maiden, who was also trapped by Jose. For his bravery, I present a gift to his brave warrior.

"Sir Gajeel, please present yourself." Erza said.

I looked at Gajeel, who walked out from behind me, and in front of the new king and queen of Magnolia. Erza looked at Gajeel and nodded. Gajeel got down on his knee and bowed his head. Erza grabbed the handle of a sword, that had a giant white bow tied to the hilt. With that, she tapped Gajeel's shoulders with it. "I dub thee, Sir Gajeel, a knight to the kingdom of Magnolia, as well as Captain of the Dragon Guard."

I couldn't help but smile. I was the first to applaud, so to be followed by everybody else. "Now, I must ask for my sister Princess Levy to come here." Erza informed so suddenly, as Gajeel stood up. I didn't know what was going on, but I stood up from my seat and slowly walked towards the front.

Confused, I just looked around. "Princess Levy, I believe there is a gift for you as well, and we are having the new Captain present it to you." Jellal said.

"Alright." I replied.

I walked up to Gajeel, who took my hand. "Princess Levy. I wanted to thank you for this. Because of your selfless actions the night you found me best death, I was saved; and to that I am grateful." Gajeel said, smiling. "I have dedicated myself to serving your family, including with the newest addition of his majesty. You showed me kindness and developed a close bonding with me. That is something I will treasure for the rest of my life. I had been thinkung about what we did after your rescue, and so I thought of the best way to present this. But, in order to present this gift, I had to talk to both the King and Queen, as well as the ambassador, for there approval. And so, with this..."

Then he did the last thing I wouldve thought to what would've happened. He got on one knee and opened a small box, containing a darkened silver ring, with a marquise ruby in attached to it. "Your sisters and brother-in-law knew about our feelings towards each other. So, would you accept this gift and marry me?"

I covered my mouth with both of my hands. I was so surprised that this is happening. Gasps and shocked looks were in the congregation. I started to tear up, I couldn't contain it. I nodded while smiling. "Yes! I will!" I said, suddenly throwing myself into his arms, hugging him tightly.

The congregation applauded once they heard my response. This really was a big day for the kingdom. My sister got married, and now I am engaged to the man I love. Gajeel slipped the ring on my finger, which fitted perfectly. Then, I did probably one of the craziest thing ever. I kissed Gajeel, proving my love for him. He is my lover, my friend, and more importantly, my Iron Knight.

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YAY!! The wedding is done! Not only that, but there was a knighting ceremony, and a proposal!!

What's up guys!! Well, we are almost done with this book, just one more part: the Epilogue! I had a great time writing this book, and I want to thank all of you for voting, commenting, and most importantly, reading it.

Sadly, I will miss writing this book. And there will not be a sequel to it. I repeat, NO sequel! But I am open for ideas for my next book. Tell me in the comments below, and I will pick the ideas I like best and hold a contest. You will decide which pairing (NaLu, Gruvia, GaLe, Jerza) and which scenario will be used for the next book.

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Until next time...

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