A Prince

Chapter 13. Bride-To-Be

Gray and Juvia walked through the path in silence. She had a lunch box in a bag in Japanese style and Gray had his sword around his waist. "You got something?" He asked.

"Oh, this? It's our lunch!" 

"You bought it?" He asked.

"No, Lucy made it with Mira. They are amazing at cooking!" Juvia laughed it off.

"Can't you cook?" He asked.

"No, when I tried the cake looked awful! Erza tried to take a bite and all she got was food poisoning for two months," Juvia murmured.

"Eh, I can't cook either! I ask Mira, anyways, let's not talk about them! New rule!" Gray said with pride. He balled his fist and hit it on his chest. 

"So..."

"So..." 

Jellal and Erza were outside in a field they used to go when they were younger.

"How's life!" Jellal blurted out. 

"Amazing, you know, I forget, how many brothers do you have?" Erza asked.

"Two others! Remember, I'm a triplet! Seigrein goes to Crocus' palace and Mystogan goes to Princess Hisui's Palace," Jellal said.

"I don't have any siblings, that's why I love your family so much!" Erza said.

"You look like you're dying to ask me a question," Jellal laughed. Erza shook her head. "Come on, you won't feel better until you tell me!" Jellal teased. Erza swatted away his hand. Jellal watched her with surprised eyes.

"Is it true you're getting married?"

"Wow! Can we go in there! Juvia really wants to send a letter to her mom and dad," Juvia pointed over to the shop. 

"Sure, I need a letter for my dad," Gray said. It was cold out and they were wearing winter coats, well, Juvia was.

They entered the shop and walked around a bit. "Here are the scented letters," Juvia picked up a letter and handed it to Gray. 

"Lavender..." Gray said.

"Yeah, but I need mint, my mom and dad are weird and love that kind of thing," Juvia stuttered out.

"Er..." Everything was going down hill fast before Jellal's eyes. He couldn't believe what was coming next.

"Rumours fly fast in the palace grounds and with the internet, it's worse. I overheard some of the maids talking, that's how i found out," Erza said. Her scarlet hair was covering her face as she looked down at the grass.

"Yeah, it's true. I'm marrying Ultear Milkovich, only out of arrangement, I don't want to, though," Jellal said. 

"I am invited, aren't I?" Erza asked. She didn't seem to be the slightest upset about anything.

"Of course, everyone I am friends with are!" Jellal said. 

"I see, when is the big day?" Erza asked.

"In about a few months, my bride-to-be doesn't seem to care but she is happy she's getting married," Jellal said.

"Sure, I'll help plan your bit," Erza said. "I love weddings!"

She had the fakest smile that anyone could pick out. Jellal seemed to distracted to notice but slowly nodded. He didn't expect her to find out through gossip or even want to help out.

"What's this?" Gray asked. Juvia was handing him a red scarf made out of the finest wool he ever seen.

"Juvia wanted to get Gray-sama something nice, so, Juvia knitted it!" Juvia blushed as she tried to hide her face in her coat's hood. Gray laughed as she wrapped it around his neck.

"It's warm, you're very good!" Gray laughed.

"And you're very naked," She laughed as she turned away. She could hear Gray shriek as he tried to put his clothing back on.

"Sorry about that, old habits die hard!" He said to her.

"Don't worry, we've seen you do it many times, but, seeing you with boxers on? That's a first!" Juvia laughed. Gray seemed to have gotten flustered and decided to walk on. Juvia froze and shook her head. She followed after him.

"Okay, what colour tux suits me or wedding?" Jellal asked.

"Depends, what colour dress is Ul wearing?" Erza asked and he shrugged. "You should call that, what about the catering?" She then asked.

"I was hoping we all could do that! You know, since it's my 'happy' day? We could have fun while I'm still single," Jellal huffed out.

"That's a cute idea! Entertainment?" 

"You with your swords, and I need a celestial wizard with the Lira key to go with Mira! But with my luck, no one will have her!" Jellal almost cried out.

"Thanks, about the sword thing! And also, I head Levy's a good singer! Never heard her but you can ask her, Gajeel as well!" Erza laughed.

"Gajeel?" 

"Yes, him! When he's bored, he's somehow manages a spotlight and an electric guitar with a microphone!" Erza said.

"I can see him with a white suit and black sunglasses,"

"No way, that's exactly how he looks like!" She laughed. She hadn't laughed this hard with anyone before in her life. She remembered the times she had with her friend, with Jellal, laughing all she can with Grandpa Rob.

"Woahh! Now, all I need is something, like an engangment ring and wedding rings," Jellal said.

"Woah, woah, woah! Hold up! You didn't propose!" Erza asked with her red scarlet.

"Yeah, I said we were engaged from our parents but I need to seal the deal," Jellal said.

"We can go to town tomorrow and buy some! Anyways, I'd love to meet her! After all, she is comeing to live with us!" Erza said.

"Hey, thanks for today! I loved the food and everything that happened, bye..." Gray said. They had ended up back in the castle in the garden. The sun was going down and everything was pretty.

"Welcome and night! I loved the onament you gave me," Juvia said as she looked down at the doll chain on her winter coat. 

"Well, see ya'!" Gray said before running off. She sighed and layb back on the wall. She shook her head with a red face and walked off. Natsu had been watching the see off since they entered the castle.

"If only..."