Laxus hadn't said a single word since he had asked Evergreen, Bickslow, and his grandfather to meet him in the Guild's office.

There was a bit of worry coming from the three mages when they noticed the way that Laxus was fidgeting with his hands. His shoulders were tense and there was just a strange air of nerves around him. He rose his hands up, rubbing at his face to try and clear his head from all his racing thoughts. The small package in his pocket was starting to feel like some unimaginable weight.

"My boy, will you tell us what is the matter?" Makarov demanded. He sat straighter and leaned forward. His eyes roamed over his grandchild's face trying to make out anything that he could read.

Evergreen moved forward and bent down slightly at the hip to try to make eye contact. "Laxus, he's right. You look like you're going to give us some pretty bad news." She was joking when she had said that, but when the words reach her own ears, her eyes widened with slight worry. "Is Freed alright?" She asked quickly.

At the sound of the Rune Mage, the entire room's attention was captured.

Laxus looked up sharply at Ever with confusion written clearly in his light grey eyes.

"Of course he's okay. Why wouldn't he be?"

Bickslow calmed down a bit, pushing himself off the wall to stand next to the Guild Master's desk. "Just making sure that our beloved Cap is alright. You only ever get worked up when it's about him. Don't you, baby?" He asked. There was knowing smirk on his lips and a light of fondness in his eyes that was hidden by his mask.

"Now tell us what the hell has gotten you like this!" Evergreen finally demanded.

Laxus looked at all three mages with slight fear. An emotion that was never associated with the great Lightning Dragon Slayer. He took a few calming breaths to try and gain courage that he usually always had.

Slowly he moved on the chair raising his hand to reach down his pocket.

His fingers grazed over the small package. Laxus' breath caught in his throat. Suddenly the weight of the situation fell on his shoulders. The box felt like a hot coal in his hands while he pulled it out.

Yet, it was nothing of the sort. The box was small, covered in a dark red velvet fabric. A small golden ribbon wrapping around it to tie up to make a beautifully crafted bow.

When the two members of the Thunder Legion and Makarov let their eyes fall on the small box, the entire room fell into a heavy silence.

"That is not what I think it is!" Evergreen said first. Her eyes shined brilliantly under the office's lights. A smile spread over her lips when she was able to put two and two together.

Makarov was, for once in his life, speechless. Pride made his chest swell when he was able to draw to a conclusion.

"It's about time, my boy. I was starting to worry if it would ever happen." He laughed joyfully into the air around them.

Bickslow was stunned for a moment or two. Until slowly he regained his composure, a found smile replaced the smirk on his lips. "So my babies are finally growing up! Oh, I feel like a proud mother!" He proclaimed. Within seconds he was at Laxus' side, patting him on the back while Evergreen was crying in joy.

Laxus was stunned at the automatic acceptance. His eyes were wide as they looked between his two team mates and his grandfather.

"So you're all okay with this?" He asked for desperate clarification. His grip on the small red box tightened. His heart did the same thing when he looked up at the old man and saw the smile on his face. There was a bright shine to it that made Laxus' give his own small rare smile.

"My son, you have my blessing. Freed, is good for you and I'm glad that you finally decided to take this large step." The old man smiled brightly at his grandson. The emotional man was so overcome with happiness that it was near impossible to stop the tears gathering at the corner of his eyes.

Evergreen just couldn't contain herself any longer. She gave one last joyful sob, throwing herself at Laxus and wrapping her arms around his neck. "I'm so happy for you! Laxus, this is going to be amazing!" She promised.

Bickslow didn't want to be left out of the action. So he joined Ever in her display of affection.

"Baby! You're going to knock Freed's socks off when you ask him!" Bickslow declared with confidence. His long lanky arms wrapped around both Laxus and Evergreen.

For a long moment they cried and congratulated their leader.

Laxus was so caught off guard that all he could really do was stay frozen. All the while a million different emotions were running through his head.

"I'm finally going to ask Freed to marry me!" He whispered with amazement. At that moment he realized what it truly meant. The smile that formed on his lips was one that was impossible to hide.

The arms that were wrapped around him were strong, warm, and familiar. Without a second thought he returned the hugs, laughing along with Ever's and Bicks' crying.

When everything was said and done, all the people in the office were ready to get the deed over with. Bickslow went as far as suggesting that Laxus just ask Freed at that very same moment. Evergreen shot done the idea as soon as it was voiced. Her reasoning: "Freed deserves better!" "Bickslow, you know nothing of true romance!" "This needs to be big!"

Makarov said that Freed was a rather simple man. With just a nice dinner Laxus would have the perfect chance to ask.

Sadly, however, Laxus really didn't think that those would be the best ways to ask for Freed's hand. Laxus knew from the bottom of his heart that Freed deserved the best. Laxus was going to have to figure out the most amazing way to ask Freed.

Laxus was going to ask Freed to marry him in the most perfect way.