A/N: So I finally watched the Greatest Showman and the song "Rewrite the Stars" gave me the inspiration to finish this chapter and finally put a close on this fic. I am currently trying to write updates for my other stories as well, but I am still lacking my former inspiration, but I made a mistake taking a hiatus when this story only had one more chapter left so I am going to at least finish this story. Thank you for standing with me as I attempt to figure my life out. I just need to reawaken the lions in me and start living again,
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Lucy's POV
"Someone come help me fix my hair! The humidity ruined this perfect hairstyle," Erza sobbed from the other room of the cabin we were in. We had arrived two hours ago to help Erza get ready for the wedding and so far everything was a disaster. The catering company accidentally delivered shrimp instead of steaks, which infuriated Erza deeply as she was apparently allergic to shrimp. We had fixed Erza's hair in her chosen hairstyle, but the unexpected humidity had frizzed her hair out of proportions, and earlier the zipper on the dress had gotten stuck and we ended up having to swap it out with a new one. Luckily Juvia had brought a long her emergency sewing kit…
"Coming!" I said as I entered the room, feeling downcast as I saw Erza sitting at the vanity mirror with her head resting in her hands.
"This day is a disaster," I heard Erza say as I approached, her voice wavering as if she was about cry.
"Don't be upset! We can still fix everything; Juvia and Gray already went back to town to grab the steaks, and I'll help fix your hair while Levy helps the boys set up the venue," I said as I began to attempt to comb the frizz out of her hair.
"Thank you, Lucy," I smiled as Erza lifted her head.
"What are friends for?" I said as I continued working my hands through her hair in an attempt to salvage her desired hairstyle.
Natsu's POV
"No, no, no, that light placement is garbage!" Levy barked as I stepped down from the ladder, having just strung all the lights across the venue.
"Well too bad then; I'm not wasting another hour tearing them down and putting them back up again," I barked back. I knew Levy didn't mean any harm with her words, but her bossy attitude was really getting me heated.
"Guys, calm down," Laxus said as he appeared from the back, "Levy, I know you were put in charge of decorating but the wedding starts in an hour and a half and we are barely halfway finished, so we don't have time to mess with the lights again," the blonde said as he walked away again to go help Mirajane and Elfman move the chairs.
"Very well," Levy said as she stalked off, muttering something under her breath as she walked away.
"Need any help?" I turned to see Lisanna standing shyly by a row of chairs not too far away. Erza had invited her as a sign of good faith, but I still distrusted her.
"I'm good," I said, giving her the cold shoulder as I walked off.
"Natsu, I'm sorry," she said, causing me to pause for a second.
"Lucy and the others forgave me, so why can't you?" The white haired girl asked, her voice full of sorrow.
I instantly whirled on her, causing her to flinch, "That's because Lucy has a kind heart, but just because my girlfriend forgives you doesn't mean I will. You cheated on me, mentally abused me and even tried to have Lucy killed. Regardless if you've made progress now, that doesn't change the fact that you acted like a total psychopath and you hurt the woman I love, something I can never forgive!" I shouted, my words just flowing out of me with no pause. I could see tears brimming in Lisanna's eyes as I shouted, as well as the heads of everyone turning as I verbally assaulted her in the middle of the venue. But I didn't care; I hated Lisanna and I would make her aware of my feelings whether she wanted to get upset or not.
"So stay out of my way," I growled. Lisanna simply sniffled and turned on her heel, running out of the venue with tears falling to her sides.
"That was highly uncalled for," Mirajane said as she brushed past me to chase after her sister. I tensed as I felt a pair of hands grab my shoulders and turn me around. I came face to face with a very irate Elfman.
"You've got some nerve yelling at my sister like that!" Elfman roared. I gulped as I saw his fists clench. As tough as I was, Elfman was a big guy and I knew a fight against him would be tough.
"She deserved it! No one puts a hand on Lucy and gets to have my respect!" I shouted back. I could see the veins popping on Elfman's forehead as he struggled to restrain himself.
"If she wasn't a girl then I would totally kick her ass," I said, not thinking before I said it. This set Elfman off and I wasn't able to dodge the fist that slammed itself in my jaw.
"You little punk!" Elfman shouted as he cocked his fist back to take another swing. I clenched my fists, ready for a fight.
"Break it up!" Laxus said as he ran across the venue. Upon arrival, he pushed both Elfman and I away from each other.
"We are here for Erza and Jellal's big day. So if you two insist on acting like little children then you may as well go home," Laxus said, giving both of us serious glances.
"Take some time to cool off," Laxus said, as he led Elfman away from me. I stalked off towards the lake, sighing as I took a seat at the end of the dock, staring at my reflection in the water. I hadn't blown up like that in a long time, and it always scared me when I did. I was always known for an explosive temper, something I had tried to quell over the years. But seeing Lisanna, watching attempt to be my friend just awoke some sleeping dragon within me. All I could think about as she spoke was hearing Lucy call for me as I had approached the building that Lisanna was holding her captive. Seeing that creep almost defile her, and holding her in my arms as she shook, too frightened to open her eyes. Lucy may be able to forgive her, but I never will.
"Are you alright?" Speaking of my angelic beauty, I turned to see her standing behind me, her eyes shining in the sun as she gazed at me.
"Just stupid stuff with Lisanna," I said as I turned back to the water. I smiled a bit as Lucy sat next to me, taking my hand in hers.
"What happened?" She asked, leaning her head on my shoulder.
"She offered to help me and I just blew up on her. I thought about everything she put you through and I just lost it. Elfman ended up punching me and we would've fought if Laxus hadn't broken it up," I explained. I felt Lucy's hand grip mine a little.
"She's changed, Natsu, you really should give her a chance," Lucy spoke, her voice soft.
"I can never forgive her for hurting you," I said, squeezing Lucy's hand as I spoke. Lucy's head left my shoulder and we both gazed at each other and suddenly I was overcome with emotion.
"I could've lost you that day. I could've showed up too late and found you dead. I would've never gotten to kiss you, to hug you, to ask you out or to move in with you. I'd be sitting her depressed and alone. Lucy, you could've died! You could've been raped! That is unforgiveable," I said, and I felt a pang of sadness as tears built up in Lucy's eyes as she watched me.
"I can't imagine what I would do if you weren't here with me right now. You are where my heart lives, and if you had died that day, my heart would've gone with you," I said, and I was about to continue but I was silenced as Lucy pressed her lips against me, squeezing my hands tightly as she kissed me. This kiss was so much different than all of others; I could feel all the emotion I felt for Lucy in it, and I could feel all of hers for me. The electricity that coursed through me as we kissed was unmatched; what we had could not be replicated.
"That is the sweetest thing that anyone has ever said to me," Lucy said as she pulled away, her eyes brimming with tears of happiness.
"I love you, Luce. Forever," I heard Lucy sniffle as I rested my forehead against hers.
"I love you too, Natsu," she said, squeezing my hand. We sat there in silence, our hands and heads together as if we were one, until a voice broke us apart.
"Come on lovebirds, the wedding is starting soon!" We turned to see Levy calling for us and so we headed back up to the venue.
Erza's POV
I never got nervous. I was Erza Scarlet, the woman of steel as everyone called me, kind of like Superman. But today, as I waited to enter the hall with Lucy by my side, I felt a lump the size of my stomach in my throat. I was about to commit the rest of my life to Jellal in front of everyone and it was highly nerve-wracking.
"You ready?" I heard Lucy ask as she took my arm around hers. I slowly nodded as we entered the venue. Everyone stood and stared at me with smiles and happy sobs as I entered the room. Down at the end, I saw Jellal staring at me with the biggest look of happiness that I had ever seen him have.
"Good luck," I heard Lucy whisper as we reached the altar, and she took her place behind me with the other bridesmaids. I turned to see Makarov approach, as I had asked him to officiate the ceremony.
"We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Erza Scarlet and Jellal Fernandes in happiness and love," Makarov began. I turned to face Jellal, his eyes shining as he smiled at me.
"Erza and Jellal have been two of my favorite students, and I have watched them grow immensely and it has been an honor to officiate their wedding ceremony today. I wish them nothing but good memories filled with happiness, love and peace," Makarov continued.
"May we now present the rings," Makarov said, and I turned to see Wendy and Romeo walk down the aisle, bearing the rings. I gave Wendy a big smile as she handed me the ring and I turned to Jellal. We slipped the rings on each others fingers and kept our hands together as we waited for Makarov to continue.
"This rings symbolize a promise, a promise that you will remain loving, faithful and happy as you spend the rest of your lives together. Are you ready to cite your vows?" Makarov asked.
"Erza," Jellal began, squeezing my hands as he spoke, "the day I first saw you is a day I will never forget. I will never forget the smiling face of that beautiful redhead girl who walked through the doors on our first day of school back in kindergarten, and every day after that. You've enchanted me with your beauty, your strength and your devotion to those that you love. I could come up with a million reasons as to why I love you so much, and to why I am so happy to spend the rest of my days with you, but the most ultimate one is that you complete me. I promise to love you and remain loyal and true to you until death, and whatever may happen after. I am yours, for now and forever," Jellal said, and I could feel the tears brimming in my eyes as his words struck me right to the core.
"Jellal," I said, giving him the same hand squeeze he had given me, "you never fail to make smile and you never fail to make me laugh. On that first day, I will always remember when the smiling blue haired boy approached me and asked me to be his friend. I will always remember when the same boy eight years later would ask me to be his girlfriend. Ever since then, my love for you has only grown and can only be matched by your love for me. No words could describe how I feel when I am with you, but if I could choose one then it would be perfect. They say nothing is perfect, but I truly believe that what we have is perfect. I promise to support you and love you until our last breaths, and I promise to remain true. You are an amazing man, Jellal Fernandes, and I will always be thankful that life gave me you to spend it with," I said, and I could see Jellal trying to keep the tears from forming in his eyes.
"And on that note, Jellal, do you take Erza to be your lawfully wedded wife? Now and forever?" Makarov asked.
"I do, now and forever," Jellal said as he smiled at me.
"And Erza, do you take Jellal to be your lawfully wedded husband? Now and forever?" Makarov asked.
"I do, now and forever," I said, returning Jellal's smile.
"Then with the power vested in me by the website that ordained me, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride," Makarov said. Jellal instantly captured my lips with his, and I could hear the sound of applause echo from the crowd as we kissed.
"Congratulations, kiddos, I knew you would make it," I heard Makarov whisper.
"I love you, Jellal," I said as we broke apart.
"I love you too, Erza," Jellal said as he took my hand and ran down the aisle, our friends and family in tow.
Lucy's POV
"That was a beautiful ceremony!" I said as I ran to hug Erza after she had finished cutting the cake.
"It wouldn't have been possible without all of you, thank you guys so much," Erza said as she smiled at all of us.
"It is nice to know that we have true friends," Jellal said as took Erza's hand in his, their rings glowing as they touched.
"Let's say we all go dance and have a good night!" Levy cheered as she took Gajeel over to the dance floor, the black haired man staring back at us with a look of terror.
"Come dance with me?" Natsu asked. I nodded as I took his hand and he led me to the dock down the hill from the venue, the music still able to be heard.
"Watching them get married made me think about us," Natsu said as we danced slowly, my head rested against his chest. I could feel his heart beat slowly as he spoke.
"They have true love just like us, and I hope someday we can be like that too," Natsu said, and I smiled against his chest.
I lifted my head to look at him, "Thank you, for saving my life more times than I can count," I said.
"I only saved it twice," He said, giving me a puzzled look.
"Maybe physically yes, but you also saved me emotionally. I was new to the idea of love, and you opened me up to a whole new world when you came in to my life. Even from the first day, I couldn't help but look at you as I just found you captivating. Even when we spoke harsh words to each other, I could feel the feelings stir in my stomach when we spoke. I knew from an instant that I loved you and now as we stand here, I realize just how much. No one will ever love anyone as much as I love you, Natsu Dragneel," I said, cupping his cheek in my hand.
"Wrong," Natsu said, lowering my hand from his face.
"I love you more," Natsu said as he captured my lips in his, and in that moment everything felt right. This was a moment that deserved to be painted as I wanted it to last forever. I will never forget the day he saved my life, and I will never stop loving him…
A/N: And that's a wrap. I may write an epilogue but who knows? Anyway, thank you guys for sticking with me; I hope this chapter was worth the wait. I am still going to be on hiatus for a bit but I will be back eventually.
Thank you all once again really; this has been my most popular fic and it wouldn't be that way if it wasn't for all of you!