A/N: I didn't plan on posting anything yet but the new chapter was... Oh God, my heart. I know FT is ending soon, but... For this I was not ready.

Spoilers ahead, if you didn't read chapter 416 don't read this either.

This is actually going to be a collection of angsty drabbles...

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail.

Title: The End

Summary: All in the past.

Word count: 277

It's obvious that she's afraid. She's trembling. And even though he doesn't know the exact reason, he can guess.

He's seen her act like that before, in the Tower of Heaven.

She's probably questioning her strength, this world, the good and the bad, and she's remembering all of the horrors she's been through, all of the sacrifices, the lies, the darkness. Maybe, she's wondering does the light even exist. Can she believe in it, believe in others? It pains him to see her like that. But she will get over it.

"You'll be okay", he says, "Don't worry".

She's surprised, evidently, but he doesn't turn around. She stands up. He continues to walk.

"You know the weakness and strength of man well enough. So continue on, into the path of light. Just as you've done all along."

His expression, one she can't see, shows so many emotions. He's different. He's changed, for the better or worse. He has accepted his destiny. To walk the path of darkness, along with his comrades, in order to erase Zeref and make sure no one will suffer like him.

But also, he has accepted this.

When their paths intertwine, for one last time, he will disappear. He has to.

And she will be the one to erase him, with her light, more brilliant than ever. She will shine, oh so brightly, and he will disappear in the best way possible. Showered with light. Her light.

So this is the end. The memories, good and bad, don't matter anymore. It's all in the past to stay. And never return.

She will move on.

And he will finally receive the punishment he deserves.