Okay, let's start with the last chapter! I'm teary-eyed here.

This is Part 3: The Day of the Masquerade Ball.

DISCLAIMER: Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail and Angelheartz does not own any of the characters or places in the Fairy Tail world.

Countless heads turned to face my shrieking form and my nonchalant partner, Natsu. Who wouldn't shriek if their arm catches fire? Of course they didn't know our identities, except for Warren Rocko, a wizard with telepathic abilities.

"Ahhh!" I screamed, running for the river. I tried looking for Gray and Juvia, but since they were in disguise, I gave up and ran to a body of water instead. I thought; 'Maybe the two went out on some kind of date. Juvia must've been so flustered that she would faint a couple of times... Good luck, Gray.'

My thoughts went on after another that I didn't realize my whole body was on fire.

"Wait, Lucy!" Natsu caught up. "Stop!"

I stopped running and I sighed exasperatedly. He pushed me down to the ground. He was on top of me.

'It was nearly midnight, no one was patrolling the streets. I blushed crimson.

"The only way to—umpph!" He carried me. "—to extinguish fire like this when—God, you're heavy!—water is not around," He let go and I rolled down the pavement like a bowling ball. ",is to roll you!"

The fire was extinguished, but in return, my body ached all over. I stood up but my knees were shaking. I winced.

"Natsu!" I shouted. "How will I go to the ball now?"

He scratched the back of his head. "I'll carry you. Hop on." He crouched.

I nodded and went on him. We took off.

It was very silent and it made me uncomfortable. I really wanted to break the stillness we had in our atmosphere.

"Natsu." "Lucy." We said at the same time.

"You go first." He said.

"No, you go first!" I replied.

The atmosphere worsened. I mentally kicked myself.

'Idiot! The next time someone offers you something, you accept! Sheesh, Luce. What's wrong with you?'

When we were in the way to the park, we spent our time wordless. He stopped and I looked up.

We weren't in the Sola tree. We were in front of the biggest cherry blossom tree, the one that they uprooted when I had colds.

"Why are we here?" I asked, leaping off of him. He stood up straight and sighed. "Natsu..."

"Lucy." He whispered. I walked to him and smiled at him.

"Yes?" I asked. He reached into his coat's pocket and handed me a vial with blue liquid. I raised my eyebrow. "What's this for?"

"Pour it on yourself." He ordered. I popped open the vial and smelt it. It smelled like magnolia. I poured it on myself and the pain went away.

"What is this?" I looked down and my ruined gown was back to its former glory.

"Porlyusica-san made this; she calls it a Rewind potion. It returns it to the best form of the person or thing. Don't worry, it doesn't affect the memory." He grinned at me and carried me to the tree. "I'm sorry about burning you."

I giggled. "It's okay. I'm fine now, anyway."

He sat us down on a branch where we're the stars and the moon was seen and where we were covered completely by the pinkest of petals.

I grabbed his hand. "Why are we here?"

"I have something I want to tell you." He placed his free hand on top of mine. "Lucy..."

In the silence, I heard his and my own heart beat together. His black wig was blown off by the wind and he lifted his hand to remove mine. I was breathless when his hand brushed my cheek, when his thumb ran across my lips. I gazed at him and bit my lip.

"...I love you." He finished. I tugged his tie and crushed my lips to his. I felt his hands fall on my waist, then up to my hair. I cupped his cheeks and pulled him closer.

We broke apart, and I rested my forehead on his chest. He kissed the top of my head and wrapped his arms around me.

"You know what, I just realized something." I whispered.

"Hmm?"

"A kiss is just a kiss until you find the one you love. A hug is just a hug until you find the one you're thinking of. A dream is just a dream until you make it come true. Love is just a word until it is proven to you."

"That's deep." He chuckled.

"Hey." I murmured. He raised his eyebrow. "I love you, too."

We kissed again.

The next day...

"The results are in!" shouted Master. He was carrying a bunch of pictures. Natsu and I blushed, as the winning photo was placed on display. "The winner of the couples' picture is: Natsu and Lucy!" It was a picture of us kissing on the cherry blossom tree. The stars and the moon also got a nice shot. "Cana told us where the juicy parts were going to be, so..." He guffawed. "Come on up, you two!"

The crowd cheered and Erza escorted us both to the stage.

"When's the wedding?" Master joked.

To my surprise, Natsu answered. "February 14th."

I blushed and leapt on him. He caught me and carried me bridal-style. He went towards the microphone and grinned at everyone. "Meet Mrs. Lucy Heartfilia-Dragneel."

The crowd went nuts but to me they faded as his lips met mine. He was mine, and mine forever.

Dun, dururun! The Battle of the Lucy Lovers is finished! Actually, I didn't mean to name it the Battle of the Lucy Lovers, since there are really no love triangles or any feuds, but I hope you forgive me for the mistake. To all my readers, thank you for your continuous support.

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