So here we are, after over a month, this sucker is finally coming to an end. (Just in time for Christmas! Haha :-P) Jellal and Erza are probably going to be a bit OOC, but I hope I can do this in an effective, yet entertaining manner.

Disclaimer: Fairy Tail does not belong to me. If it did, Jellal would get over himself and get together with Erza. (Yeah I said it! :-p) As it is Hiro Mashima owns this franchise.

Together we Grow, Together we Fall: Determination

By lightning-storm

Why won't they stop coming? She thought to herself, her body tired from all the stress over the past few days. Her leg was swollen and her body ached from all the recent beatings of the Grand Magic Games. She wasn't sure how much more she could take. In a last ditch effort to save herself, Erza leapt into the air to perform heaven's wheel, but something was wrong, she could sense it. "Behind you!" She heard a barely recognizable voice call. Turning around, Erza felt her blood run cold as a terrifying dragon reached for her body.

"Noooo!"

Erza 's eyes snapped open. What was that? She thought frantically, some kind of nightmare? It felt so real. Then exploring her body to see if she was still in once piece, she let out an audible cry. Erza put her hand to her forehead, sweat dripping down her temples as she hastily undid her covers. She needed to get up so she could calm her racing heart. As she stumbles around the room searching for a light switch, she comes upon a soft, small cloth. Curious, she picks it up, a slight blush on her face when she realizes just what it was.

"Jellal," she whispered, clutching the bandanna for dear life. She quickly closed her eyes, allowing a bittersweet sigh to escape her lips, as she brought it to her nose. It smelled like him, fresh pine and raindrops. Erza smiled sadly as her rapid heart beat quickly died down to it's normal rate, a strange feeling of serenity overtaking her senses. "So," she said quietly, a far off look in her eyes, "I guess it does help to hold something precious to you when you've had a scare."

Erza shook her head before she heard a desperate wrapping on the door. Looking at the time on the wall, she narrowed her eyes. Who would be coming here now, she thought as one of her many weapons appeared in her hand. Erza cautiously tiptoed towards her door before looking through the peep hole. Erza widened her eyes when she saw an all too familiar blue head.

"Je-llal?" she gasped in surprise.

Willing her heart to relax and the butterflies in her stomach to go away, she awkwardly fumbled for the knob. "Jellal?" she questioned,"What are you do-mmph," Before she could finish her sentence he was wrapped around her, kissing her hungrily as he kicked the door. Startled, Erza tensed for a moment, unsure whether to push him away or pull him closer.

"Jellal," she managed to gasp out as he released her lips for a few seconds, desperately trying to fight the growing excitement in the pit of her stomach.

"When they attacked," he lamented, before assaulting her lips once again, "I couldn't save you..." pausing between kisses, "The dragon's..." stealing another kiss, "...Too many."

"Dragons?" Erza managed to mumble out before a moan escaped her lips, "What..."

"July 7th," he paused, maneuvering to her neck, "They will come, she warned, " he whispered as he slipped his hand just under the edge of her gown, "Don't use heaven's wheel," he said as he kissed just below her earlobe, "A vision..."

"Jell-al," Erza blinked her eyes in confusion. She? Vision? "Warned? Who?" she asked as Jellal nipped at her neck, "Ahh..." she gasped feeling her body warm up.

Looking at her with determination in his eyes, " Lucy." he responded, noticing the look of surprise on her face.

"Wait...Lucy?," Erza gasped as she felt his moist tongue dart against her flesh.

"Yes... from the future," he bit out, "Chaos and death, dragons overrunning the sky...so much death... and when I found you...fighting alone," Erza could feel his heartbeat race and his body heat up as he continued his assault. Than grabbing her shoulders firmly in his hands "You can't die on me!"

Erza gasped as she felt his moist tongue roll against her neck. "No one's going to dIEE_-" Jellal brought his lips down to the crook of her neck, sucking ardently.

"I tried to save you but the dragon, he-"

Dragon? Like the dream? Though it was getting foggier by the moment, she remembered the voice and the purple light.

"It killed me," she whispered her face white in fear, and he nodded in response. Was that truly a vision of the future before them? If so, what could they do?

"We have to tell the others." she managed to gasp out, momentarily regaining her sanity as he continued his ministrations.

"Not now," he mumbled, nipping on the thin layer of flesh above her collar bone, "Ultear and Meredy...," his hand wandered down to her firm behind. "I will fight beside you...so please." he fairly begged, "Don't take everything on your own."

Baffled, Erza blinks in surprise. Unbeknownst to her, she had wanted to hear those words for years. However, considering the history, her childhood friend was the last person she expected them from. Erza felt a strange warmth bubble up in her heart before a small smile graced her face, "Uhn."

Jellal closed his eyes before guiding her back down, his arms wrapped about her form. Leaving the briefest of kisses on her forehead, he murmured into her hair. "Erza..." he paused, taking a long and deep breath, he pulled her into him, and captured her lips with his own. "I'll protect you for now...so please."

"Finally," Erza moaned as the bandanna slipped from her fingers.

Their kisses was soft at first, but as the moment progressed, soft kisses became deeper. Deeper became more passionate. Fighting for dominance, Erza pulls off Jellal's cloak as she flings her shapely legs over his thighs. Eagerly, she slips her hands above his shirt, meticulously pulling at the clasps, but with little success. Irritated, Erza growls before clawing at the seams in desperation. Letting out what sounded like a cross between a laugh and a snort, Jellal released the main clasp, his outer top falling away easily.

With small mewl of approval, Erza gently rubbed her hands up his clothed torso, undoing the buttons as she does so. Once revealed, Erza gasps as she takes the time to truly appreciate the beauty of the man before her. Like the one of the classic Magnolian gods of old, everything about him exuded raw strength, power and sexuality. Shyly, hesitatingly, she places her lips along his pecks, ghosting across the contours of his muscles . Light brushes became more noticeable as she added pressure to her kisses, causing Jellal to shiver below her. Releasing a small growl, he flips them over, a surge of desire rushing through his veins.

Jellal:

"Erza..." he insists, kneading her breast below her gown, "Come here."

"Okay."

Jellal looks her over for a long moment before a small smile comes to his face. In one fair swoop he grabs the bottom of her gown, and throws it off. Awestruck as he exposes her body below him, his eyes darken with desire. She was even more beautiful than he remembered. Running his hand along the soft curves of her muscular body, Jellal groans as his pants tighten. How could have resisted her? "God," he managed to choke out, "You're beautiful."

With that last thought, years of want, of insecurity, never knowing if she was alive or dead, if he'd be able to see her, to touch her, or speak with her again came pouring down. With deft hands, and quick movements, he pushed her beneath him, reveling in the feel of her body below him. Seven years, seven years he had withheld himself from this pleasure. Six years he had persisted in his one track goal, avoiding anyone, ANYONE, whether friend's, acquaintances or otherwise who chose to make advances. From places, to people, to touching, he refused to put him self in a position that would lead to intimacy, whether they be for a quick distraction, or a serious companionship. Yet here he was, willingly going full throttle, and with who? None but Erza Scarlet, the one woman he desired most, but had tried so hard to avoid. Jellal nipped the juncture at her neck, before pulling her head so he could run his tongue along every nook and cranny of her exposed flesh.

Jellal broke away momentarily, allowing himself to breathe just for a moment before taking in the luscious sight below him. His one and only, red and out of breath from his kisses. Jellal smiled slightly before running his fingers through her glorious hair.

"God Erza" he whispers, "How can I not want you," he said determined, "not only now, but forever more."

"Jellal," she gasped, happy tears in her eyes, and he pulled her into his body, greatly enjoying her writhe against him. Jellal quickly turned his attention to her long and slender neck. "Jellal," she moaned in pleasure, and the handsome man smirked against her skin. Staring at her exposed chest, Jellal licked his lips before placing them on of her erect nipples. Jellal pinched her nipple with his finger, enjoying the sensation as she twitched into his finger down her firm stomach, he paused just as he reached her waistband.

Could he really do this? It had been so long. Before he could question further the girl beneath him rubbed up against his sex and all doubts went out the window.

Kneading her breasts with his hand, Jellal growls quietly before sliding his hands down her sides. Resting his palms on her thighs, Jellal feels his heartbeat quicken at the thought of what was about to happen.

"Stopping already?" she teases bemusedly, and Jellal blushes in embarrassment, turning away slightly, "What is it?"

"I...It's been awhile." his whispers hesitantly, and Erza's eyes widen momentarily before she laughs, her melodious sound making his heart feel like a refreshing summer breeze on a warm day. He'd have to get her to do that more often.

"Don't worry, I trust you," she teases, and Jellal quirks an eyebrow before a small grin breaks across his face. Ghosting his fingers over her center, he plays with her flower through the cloth, before slipping his finger under her panties. Erza gasps as he brushes across her most sensitive nub.

"Uhn..." she moans, adjusting her position beneath him, "More" and the cool and composed Jellal begins to disappear, replaced by a young man in the throes of passion. Spreading his fingers apart, Jellal ups the pressure as he pushes two, three, four fingers within her center.

"More?" he asks curiously, and the man smirks as he firmly presses down and speeds up his actions.

"Ah...Jellal..." she cries out in satisfaction, "Yes, that's it!" she cries, body beginning to buck against him.

"Come on," he whispers in her ear, pushing his fingers more firmly into her center.

"Ah...y...yes!" She cried, bucking against him more firmly.

"Come on Erza," he choked, "You can do it...cum for me. Go on." he said "Cum for me Erza."

"Oh...Ohh!" she cries out, a warm feeling spreading through out her body as she holds his fingers to her core. "It feels so good!"

"A little more Erza," Jellal rasps, "Almost...Just a little more." and the scarlet haired beauty bucks more wildly.

"Ah! Je-l-lal, It's happening!" she cries, her voice becoming higher as it continues, "AAHH!"

With a sharp movement of her pelvis, Erza's body stiffens before a warm liquid burst forth from her core. Jellal smiles wide before he removes his fingers from inside of her. Licking the liquid of of his calloused hands, Jellal gives her a mischievous look. She tasted like strawberries.

"Still attacking those strawberry cakes, I see." he jokes, remembering the time when she was given her first taste of the sugary substance. Erza blushes prettily before he gives her a deep kiss.

"Jellal," she mumbles, "That was a-" cutting her words off with his mouth, Jellal smiled as he pushed away from her.

"Just the beginning," he breathes before he maneuvering back up to her breasts. Capturing them in his large hands, he shakes his hand, "Perfect, absolutely perfect," he mumbled, admiring her plumb breasts with their perfectly round and perfectly pink nipples. Smiling slightly, he quickly covered one breast with his mouth, sucking sharply as the woman cried out below him.

"God Erza," he choked out, "Why did I ever resist you?"

"Because you're an idiot," she gasped out, a twinkle of amusement in her eyes.

"Hmm...maybe," he stated contemplatively. Erza gave him a curious look, when he smiled mischievously, "but I think I'll rectify that tonight."

Before she could react Jellal pulls back her head, and slides his tongue along the curve of her neck and shoulder. Maneuvering his tongue to her nipple, Erza gasps as yanks off her panties and wraps her legs around his own.

"Mine," he murmurs automatically, and Erza blushes as he takes his lips and traces a line down her middle, leaving no centimeter untouched. Flicking his eyes to her center, Erza's eyes go wide before he descends.

Erza:

"Jellal- N...UHN!" Her protest was left unheard as his tongue darted into her Center. Still sensitive from his previous actions, shivers rolled throughout her body as he expertly teased her with his tongue, flexing and twisting it so each and every portion received the perfect amount of stimulation. "Ohhh!" she cried clutching the sheets below her as her legs begin to tremble. "Jellal!"

It felt so GOOD! Never had she experienced this sensation, yet she wanted more. She wanted him to fly her to the moon, to see stars as they rolled by. Instinctively she pushed his head closer to her center, willing him to make her sensations even stronger. Taking the hint, the handsome man grabbed the back of her knees, pulling her towards him as he delved into his task. Like a roaring fire, Erza felt a surge of white hot energy rush through her body. She could have sworn she saw white.

"Oh GOD!" she cried, her body jerking as he sucked on her precious petal. Unable to take anymore she pulled at his shoulders, urging him to return to her. When he did she wrapped her arms around his upper arms and yanked him towards her, enclosing his lips with all the raw passion and desire she could muster.

"HMPH!" Jellal let out a muffled groan of surprise as she lifted him up and pinned him against the wall. With lust filled eyes, she pulled him closer, bruising his mouth with kisses that made their previous sessions seem like child's play. Jellal couldn't help but submit under her advances, as in the heat of passion, her fiery temperament and iron will far surpassed his own.

"My turn," she rasped when she managed to pull away. With unabated desire, she yanked off his pants, pleased as he rose to meet her. Though her experience was a bit limited, she had an excellent memory. She knew how to pleasure a man. Squeezing slightly, she smiled as he released a pleasurable sound. Gripping his base, she wrapped her tongue around the tip and sucked firmly, her body filling with warmth as he groaned in appreciation.

"Uhn...Erza," he murmured as she descended down his length, each round becoming a little more stimulating as she did so. Entangling her hands in her fiery locks, Jellal groaned as she delved deeper, causing great sensations to flow throughout his body. She definitely knew what she was doing.

"God." he groaned automatically, and Erza felt her pride swell as she managed to make her lover purr under her ministrations. It was a wonder what you could do with a little knowledge and technique. Erza wanted to make Jellal feel like the world, and she knew just how to do it, but first she wanted to have a little fun. Replaying their positions in the tower. Erza's eye's gleamed sharply as she gave him a wicked grin and equipped into a leather body suit, zip ties in hand.

"Time for your punishment " she teased, and Jellal turned red as her hair before she pulled his lips to her own. "You've been a bad bad boy."

The sounds that echoed throughout the surrounding area that night would not soon be forgotten, as two star crossed lovers finally found their way back home in the most unexpected way.

"Jellal."

"Erza." The gasped in unison.

"I love you..."

"...and I will always come back to you."

Connecting in every way imaginable, the two sighed as they curled into one another, mind, body and soul.

"Ah Natsu!" Lucy cried as she pulls him by the arm. Pointing to the sky, with a smile on her face, "Look! It's a shooting star!"

"Oh wow!" a melodic voice speaks right behind them. With hearts in her eyes, the blue haired beauty grabs onto her dark haired companion, and pulls him right beside her. Gray's arm and pulls him close to her side. "Gray-sama...Isn't it romantic!" The dark haired man blanches at her words, but a slight blush comes to his face.

"Un." he mumbles in embarrassment.

Not too far away, in a little corner of the street, a woman with dark hair chuckles before she stops her advance and looks up as the shooting star blazes across the sky. A cool wind ripples around her, and she sighs in contentment.

"Is it done?" asks her pink haired companion, and the dark haired beauty nods her head.

"Yes."

END

That's that, and geez was it hard! I had never written anything remotely lemony before this and it's hard to catch the mood! Oy Vey! Anyhow, I had a different version up here that was longer and a bit more dramatic, but after looking it with the other chapters, I felt that I should change it out. ( Jellal and Erza have had enough conflict! )If you'd like, I can post it as a separate one shot. Let me know okay!

Also, other than past/present tense, what suggestions would you give so I may improve my writing? Thanks