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Natsu grumbled as he carried an unconscious Gray Fullbuster on his back. The citizens of Magnolia were giving him strange looks as he passed them by, murmuring about the pissed off Dragon Slayer. How had he ended up in this situation again?

"Natsu, you need to take care of Gray," Erza ordered. The rosette spluttered in indignation.

"Why me?! Can't we just stick him in the guild infir— oh yeah." That's right. The guild was in shambles and that was an understatement. Even still, that did not deter Natsu from his argument."Why can't you or Lucy take him in?!" Erza crossed her arms.

"I live at Fairy Hills. Wendy does as well so don't even think about asking for her. Boys are not allowed. I also will not tolerate two young men sleeping in the same room as a young woman!"

Right. That was how.

Natsu grunted as he opened the door to his house. Happy had stayed behind at the guild for a little while longer, since Erza had ordered everyone but Natsu to help with cleanup and rebuilding the guild. Natsu set the unconscious teen on his back down gently on his hammock. The cloth swayed under Gray's weight but had no trouble supporting him. Natsu grabbed a stool and sat down on it, his cheeks supported by his hands. He watched Gray's even breaths and the steady rise and fall of his chest. It seemed like it had been ages since he had not seen the ice mage sleeping peacefully and not plagued with some nightmare or some side effect of Matilda's magic. He sighed as he stood and flopped onto his couch. Time to take a nap.

Natsu woke up to a knock on the door. Rubbing his eyes, he noted that it was bright outside. He yawned. So he had slept through the entire night. He glanced at the corner of the couch quickly and was relieved to find Happy there, still sleeping quietly. Gray also still lay on his hammock, sound asleep. He scratched the back of his head as he opened the door, letting the morning sunlight flood into the room. He heard Happy turn in the bed, away from the glaring sunlight but kept his attention on the visitor in front of him.

"What's up, Wendy, Carla? Why are you here so early?" he asked. The Exceed raised an eyebrow and Wendy timidly spoke up.

"Umm... Natsu-san, you know it's 11 in the morning right?"

"Really? Huh, didn't notice. Anyway, why are you guys here?" Wendy smiled brightly at him.

"Erza-san told me that Gray-san was here. I was going to heal him a little bit since I didn't do much for him yesterday..." Happy flew in beside Natsu and hovered above the rosette's shoulder.

"But Wendy, are you sure you're ok? You used a lot of magic healing Juvia right?" Wendy nodded but patted Happy's head in reassurance.

"I did but I'm fine now! I had a nice long rest last night and my magic power is ok now! I want to at least do a little bit for Gray-san..."

"Alright, alright. Stripper is in here," Natsu said as he gestured for the two girls to enter his house.

"This is an interesting house you have," Carla noted as she picked up one of the many job flyers that were lying scattered on the floor. Natsu nodded sheepishly.

"Yeah, it's just a bunch of mementos I guess. I don't ever want to forget anything I did at Fairy Tail." Wendy smiled.

"I agree, Natsu-san. Now then, I'll start healing Gray-san."

Wendy wiped away the sweat on her forehead as she stood up, albeit tiredly. Natsu was quick to rush by her side in the event that she collapse.

"How's Gray?" he asked.

"Gray-san should be fine. I've healed his broken leg and all the bruising. His magic core is fine, which I'm a little surprised about, but I'm not sure when Gray-san will wake up. I think it will be soon but I can't say for sure. I'm sorry I can't do more!" Natsu patted her on the head. Wendy looked up to meet the bright grin that was signature to Fairy Tail's Natsu Dragneel.

"Don't worry about it Wendy! You've already done a lot!" Wendy's eyes teared up slightly as she blinked away the tears of joy with a happy,

"Yeah!"

Wendy and Carla had left to grab lunch which left Natsu with Happy and an unconscious Gray. Natsu turned to his partner.

"Happy, how's the guild?"

"Aye! Rebuilding was going alright last night! I think they've got the outer frame all built now!" the blue cat reported happily. Natsu pumped his fist in the air.

"Alright! That means that I can probably drop Popsicle Pants off in the infirmary sometime soon right?!" Happy put a paw to his chin.

"Natsu... I don't think Erza will let you do that." The image of the terrifying scarlet flashed in both of their minds, her eyes glowing yellow and fire rising up from behind her. Natsu instantly deflated and pressed his head against the wall, muttering under his breath. He glanced over to the sleeping ice mage on his hammock. Then he roughly turned away and made his way towards the door.

"Come on Happy, let's go eat! I'm starved!"

"Aye sir!"

It was dark out before Natsu and Happy finally returned to their house in the forest. They had spent the whole day at the guild, helping out wherever they could. Of course, they were sorely reprimanded when Erza had found them there and not with Gray. The redhead's wrath had destroyed some of the guild's supplies and had set the construction a day behind. Of course, Erza had gone on another rampage when she had heard that. Natsu shivered at the memory then flinched at the pain the action induced. Sighing, Natsu opened the door to his house quietly. His eyes bugged when he saw what he was greeted with.

First of all, his house was spotless. Spotless! The cataclysmic mess that had occupied his home was gone! Job flyers were pinned up on his board and books were put away in their place. Hell, they were even organised by alphabetical order! Natsu and Happy shook their heads repeatedly and rubbed their eyes. This had to be a dream right?

"D-Did we get robbed or something?" Natsu asked uncertainly. Happy floated around and checked the entire room. There wasn't a single thing missing. Apart from one.

"Uhh... Natsu?" the Exceed asked.

"Yeah?"

"...Do you see Gray anywhere?" Natsu snapped himself out of his dumbfoundedness and turned almost robotically towards the hammock. Sure enough, their hammock was empty. Natsu swore he could hear pin drop behind him.

Oh fuck, Erza was going to kill him.

In a flash, the two were out the door and running all over Magnolia trying to find the raven. They probably woke up half the city with their screaming Gray's name. Natsu checked every store, every alley, hell he even checked the sewers. But he didn't find Gray. Natsu wiped his brow as Happy floated above his shoulder.

"Natsu, what are we going to do if something happened to Gray?" Natsu frowned but walked down the street at a leisurely pace to catch his breath.

"Don't worry Happy, we'll find him."

"Find who?"

Natsu and Happy's backs straightened as is shocked and turned robotically to face none other than Erza Scarlet. The redhead was wearing normal clothes and was looking at them with a curious expression. That didn't make her any less threatening though. Natsu and Happy immediately jumped away, sweating nervously and praying that Erza couldn't see it.

"E-Erza! What are you doing out here so late?" Natsu asked.

"I saw the full moon out and I thought it would be nice to take a stroll. That doesn't answer my question though, Natsu. Who are you looking for?" Happy gulped and grabbed onto the back of Natsu's vest, intending on flying them away, only to realise that it would make things worse because Erza would know for sure that something was wrong if they ran.

"Natsu? What's wrong?" Erza asked. Natsu scratched the back of his head and avoided Erza's gaze.

"Well... you see... We're looking for—"

"Natsu? Erza? What are you guys doing here so late?" Natsu and Happy's heads whipped towards the direction of the newcomer's voice and almost wept tears of joy, which Natsu would deny later, when they saw Gray walking towards them in all his shirtless glory.

"Gray? You're already walking around?" Erza questioned. The underlying worry in her tone was obvious. Gray gave her his signature grin.

"Stuff like this can't keep me down for long, Erza, you know that." Erza closed her eyes and laughed.

"I suppose so. Glad to see you back to normal." Gray turned to Natsu and Happy who were glaring at him, the latter with tears in his eyes. Gray laughed awkwardly.

"I'll see you later Erza. Natsu, Happy and I need to talk. I'll swing by the guild tomorrow." Erza nodded and bade the boys farewell. Natsu and Happy breathed out sighs of relief. Whew, saved. Then Natsu turned to Gray and took a deep breath.

"What were you thinking?!" the Dragon Slayer yelled, causing many passersby to plug their ears. Even Gray and Happy covered their ears with their hands. "Do you have any idea how worried we were?! You could've left a note or something, you bastard!" Gray massaged his temples.

"Natsu, this is hardly the time or place. Let's go back to your house and then we'll talk." Natsu grumbled but turned and stomped his way back to where his house was. Gray laughed at the childish action.

"Same old Flame Brain."

The door to the house slammed close as Natsu sat himself down on his couch angrily, arms crossed obviously attempting to contain his anger but failing. Gray sighed.

"Alright so here's what happened. I woke up at around 4 in the afternoon. Of course, you and Happy weren't there and I wasn't sure where I was at first. Then I saw the mess and realised that I was at your house. I was the one who cleaned it for you by the way. You're welcome," Gray said, a smug grin plastered across his face. Natsu fumed at the look.

"Yeah, well I never asked you to, bastard!" Gray rolled his eyes and continued his story.

"Anyway, after that, I went back home to eat and take a shower. I would've left a note for you, if there were any paper or pencils," he accused. Natsu simply looked away, pretending that he hadn't heard that.

"How do you feel?" he asked instead. Gray rolled his shoulders back and stretched.

"I feel fine. It's all over right?" Natsu nodded. Gray sighed and flopped down on the rug. "Thank god that's all over with." Natsu got up and climbed into his hammock. Happy hovered above Gray and landed on his chest.

"Gray, do you remember everything that happened?" Happy asked. Natsu caught Gray's flinch out of the corner of his eye. Gray reached up and petted Happy on the head.

"Yeah, I do," he answered quietly. Happy was about to say more when he saw Natsu shake his head. Gray turned to the hammock.

"Hey, Natsu. Can I sleep over? I don't want to go back outside." Natsu snorted.

"Get over it Ice Princess. You aren't afraid of the cold are you?"

"Like hell! I'm just tired and don't feel like walking. Besides, you owe me for your house."

"I didn't even ask you to clean it!"

"Well I did so the least you could do is be grateful you bastard!"

"Fine! You can have the couch!"

"Stingy Flame Brain! You could at least give your guest the hammock!" The two fought like that for a good ten minutes before Natsu finally conceded the hammock to Gray. Grumbling, he turned on his side with Happy curled up next to his head. There was a long silence before Natsu finally spoke.

"Good night, Stripper."

"Good night Ash for Brains."

The guild was in a festive mood the next morning when Gray walked onto the construction site. Lucy was giving the raven a hug faster than he could blink.

"Gray! I'm so glad you're ok!" Gray laughed heartily and returned her embrace.

"Same here, Lucy." While he was chatting with the rest of his guild mates, he was very aware of the lack of a stare directed at him. He sighed and cast his gaze down. Wendy approached him.

"Umm... Gray-san?" The raven quickly looked up and put on the best smile he could muster.

"Ah, Wendy. Thank you for healing me. What did you need?" Wendy frantically waved her hands in front of her.

"Oh no, that was nothing! You don't have to thank me, Gray-san. Umm... I just want to tell you that if you're looking for Juvia-san that she's near the back of the guild." Gray didn't know how the little healer had been able to read him so easily, but nonetheless he thanked her and headed towards the back of the guild.

The area was deserted when Gray arrived. He looked around carefully. If Wendy had seen Juvia here then in all likelihood, Juvia was indeed around here somewhere. He was about to search in between piles of wood when a stack of bricks toppled to the ground, revealing a flustered bluenette.

"Ah... Gray-sama," Juvia greeted, albeit a little forced. Gray looked away guiltily. He still remembered every vivid detail of slitting Juvia's throat.

"Hi Juvia," he returned. There was a long silence in between the two before Gray finally gained the courage to speak. "Umm Juvia, I'm sorry!" The bluenette turned to her love with teary eyes. Gray gulped. If there was one thing he couldn't take it was crying women.

"Juvia understands. Gray-sama didn't mean to. He was under the control of that Angel Slayer."

"Even so..."

"Gray-sama," Juvia said sternly. "Juvia will not have Gray-sama blaming him for something that he could not control. If Gray-sama really wants to make it up to Juvia..." Gray leaned in forward, listening carefully to what Juvia was about to say. Suddenly, the water mage leapt forward, lips scrunched up together.

"Then give Juvia a kiss!" she shouted dreamily. Gray panicked and quickly jumped to the side.

"Juvia!" The bluenette pouted and attempted to hug the raven, with him continuously evading her attempts. The rest of Team Natsu must have heard the commotion because when Gray spared a glance away from Juvia, the rest of his team was standing there, amused expressions on their faces.

"You guys..." He was about to open his mouth and apologise when Erza held up her armoured hand.

"You don't need to apologise for a thing Gray. Like Juvia said, it wasn't your fault." Gray frowned. He would never believe that. Happy flew up to the raven and perched on his head.

"Gray we're all really happy that you're back to normal! So don't look so sad," the Exceed begged. Gray's eyes widened. Then he tilted his head down so that his bangs covered his eyes as he smiled. He was truly blessed to have such a wonderful family.

"That aside, I'm the one who beat her! So that makes me stronger than you!" Natsu boasted. Gray felt a familiar fire well up inside him and he grinned at the feeling. It seemed as if it had been an eternity since he had felt like this.

"Yeah? Well I beat her the first time! I'm stronger Flame Brain!"

"Like hell!"

"Want to fight?!"

"Bring it on!" The onlookers laughed and watched as the two started one of their infamous brawls, thankfully a fair distance away from the guild's framework. Gray smiled at the relaxing atmosphere and knew that everyone else was happy too. In the end, he had worried over nothing. It didn't matter who they were up against or how powerful their magic was. They would overcome their obstacles just like they had Matilda. After all, that's what made them Fairy Tail.

Aaand that's a wrap! Thank you so much to everyone who stuck around until the end! I can't tell you how much it means to me! That said, I hope you guys liked reading it as much as I loved writing it!