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Ideas were being tossed every which way, most were over-the-top-completely-insane ideas, but Lucy expected nothing less. Honestly, she was starting to get a headache, but she continued to smile and politely decline the increasingly crazy ideas.

Wedding planning had quickly spiraled out of control when Lucy had shown up at the guild.

Thankfully, Levy noticed her friends tired smile, seeing how exhausted she was already. "Lu-chan, you don't need to make all of the decisions today, why don't we head back to your apartment?"

Lucy smiled gratefully to the solid script mage. "Thanks for all of your ideas, I'll think over them. Let's have a girl's night?"

She waved to them as she followed Levy to a table where Gajeel and Loke were currently sitting.

Loke chuckled as Lucy plopped in the seat next to him, sliding his arm around her, hugging her shoulders encouragingly. "Yeah, two weddings would be a nightmare. I'll let Virgo and Aquarius know."

"I hope Aquarius is on her best behavior, I don't want any water damage in my apartment."

Loke chuckled again, kissing the top of her head. "I'll make sure of it. Besides, she's excited that you finally have a boyfriend. Even a little jealous that you're tying the knot before her."

Lucy smiled at the thought. "Who knows, maybe her and Scorpio will run off and get married before our wedding, just so she can say that she was married first."

Levy scooted closer to Gajeel, wiggling under his arm. Gajeel smiled fondly down to the little mage, squeezing her closer. "Oi, shrimp. We could still beat them."

Levy giggled. "I'm not stealing my best friends thunder. Besides, we're mated, so essentially, we already are."

"Maybe, but don't you want a big Fairy Tail wedding Levy?" Lucy asked, shooting Gajeel an evil grin.

Levy blushed, glancing up to her mate. "Well, I mean, it's not necessary. I know for dragons, mating is the equivalent of being married. I bear his mark, it's a symbol of our bond. It's not like I have any family but Fairy Tail and Gajeel isn't really a party guy. I'm happy now, why do I need a big ceremony to show that I belong to him?" She snuggled into the Iron dragon slayer.

Gajeel mumbled something unintelligible under his breath. Both he and Lucy knew that she wanted a wedding deep down. "More like I belong to you, Shrimp."

Loke and Lucy giggled at the pair, Lucy's eyes glimmering with happiness for her friend and her unsuspecting surprise.

'Don't you go spoiling Gajeel's plan now.' Loke reminded her gently, inwardly chuckling at her mental eye roll towards him.

"It's not nice to keep secrets." Levy teased them, catching on that they had exchanged something in private.

"Loke was actually laughing at Gajeel, which I promptly reminded him he's in the same boat." She winked at her mate. "Let's go, I feel like it's been forever since I've been in my apartment without some sort of excitement." Lucy stood from the table, pecking Loke's cheek quickly before leaving with Levy.

Lucy talked with Levy about her visit with Lisanna earlier this morning, mentioning the takeover mage's thoughts on kids.

Levy smiled knowingly. "I thought it was bothering you, but I figured you'd talk more about it once you had talked to Loke. Your kids becoming celestial spirits makes sense though, that would be why you wouldn't have any living relatives. I hope that one of us at the guild will have kids that would grow up to be a celestial mage, so that you could pass your keys off to someone you trust, plus you'd be such a great teacher."

Lucy unlocked the door to her little apartment, flicking on the light sighing in content that none of her guild mates had decided to show up. Levy laughed at her friends hesitation as she scoped out her apartment, plopping down on the couch.

Lucy took a seat next to the solid script mage. "You know, I have no idea how to plan a wedding, but I do know that I should have a maid of…" She was cut off before she could answer the question.

"OF COURSE I'LL BE YOUR MAID OF HONOR!" Levy squealed with delight.

"I do hope that you meant that I should be your maid of honor" said a menacingly dark voice, causing both girls to shrink back.

Lucy laughed nervously." A-a-actually, I figured you'd try to beat me to the alter and marry Scorpio first, which would make you my matron of honor."

Aquarius stared at the blonde mage for a moment, before cracking a haughty smile "That is a good idea."

Levy laughed at the duo. "There is no reason that we can't both be maid of honor. Besides, someone needs to take care of things on the spirit world side. I can do earth land side, no problem, but it'd be difficult for me to manage the spirit world side."

The mermaid shrugged, shooting a wink to Levy. "I guess that's a good idea, besides, she's going to be a bridezilla and I wouldn't want to put up with it." She loved teasing her owner; it was so easy to get her worked up.

"Hey, I will not be a bridezilla, the only reason I am having this wedding is due to the fact I might be killed otherwise." Lucy said exasperatedly.

Levy and Aquarius snickered. "Looks like it already started." Levy jibbed playfully.

Lucy groaned in defeat. "Alright, alright. Enough about my nonexistent bridezilla antics, I need to plan a wedding, would the two of you like to help?"

Aquarius just rolled her eyes at the celestial mage. "Tch… Obviously."

Levy nodded. "Alright, we can get most of the basics done now, if you'd like. You're really lucky that your spirits are helping you out, it'd cost a fortune otherwise."

Levy smiled. "I am very lucky for both my spirits and the guild." She retrieved a clean notebook and pen from her desk, retaking her seat next to Levy.

Aquarius took charge. "Location, for both the ceremony and the reception, bridal party, color or theme, dress, cake, catering, music, officiant, floral arrangements, party favors and the guest list."

Lucy thought momentarily. "Well there is a spot that is special to us, I'd like that to be where we hold the ceremony, and the guild would be the best place for the reception. Bridal party will be small, just you and Levy, and Asuska as the flower girl. I was thinking maybe Gemini as ring bearer. Gramps as the officiant. Color I was thinking navy blue, and floral arrangements would have red in them too. Loke has some beautiful flowers. You'll have to ask him, but he'll know what I'm thinking. Cake I was thinking of asking Ezra to make her strawberry cake. I'm not sure about a caterer though." She paused in thought.

"Scorpio will take care of that. He's a master in the kitchen. Well, everywhere really, there was this time…"

"Don't wanna know about where else he's a master at, thank you." Lucy said, waving her hands frantically.

"Lisanna does amazing work with flowers, so as long as we can get what you want, she's be able to make masterpieces for you. I'm sure that Mira or Gramps has a contact for music, with all of the DJ's that they've had for parties." Levy chimed in.

Lucy nodded, quickly jotting down the details. "Should we call Virgo to get the dresses sorted out now?"

"You called Princess?" Virgo appeared in her soft pinky golden light.

"Well, I guess that's a yes…" Lucy mumbled.

"We're wedding planning. Can you handle dresses for Levy, Asuska and I? Aquarius asked the stellar spirit, throwing a side-glance to Lucy. "I suppose the blushing bride would need a dress as well. Then the guys will need tuxedos too. Loke, Capricorn and Grey. Make sure Gemini has something too, they are the ring bearers."

"Aquarius, you have better style than me, why don't you work with Virgo on them, and Lucy and I will work the guest list." Levy suggested.

The mermaid smirked. "I like the way you think. Too bad Lucy can't be more sensible like you."

Lucy began to rebuttal her stellar spirits statement, but Levy grabbed her wrist, dragging her back down to the couch. "Guest list. Obviously everyone at the guild, maybe Lamia Scale, Blue Pegasus, Sabertooth, all of your spirits… Anyone from your family estate?" They jotted down names of old friends and workers from her days of Lady Lucy Heartifilia.

"You know…. I'd never really thought about this, but my father won't be here to walk me down the aisle…" Lucy stated quietly.

The girls chatter stopped, all three looking at the celestial mage.

She continued on. "Gramps is the most father like figure I have, but I want him to be the officiant. I'm not sure who would give me away."

Levy spoke quietly. "Well… often times brothers give away their sisters in place of fathers if they have passed on. There are a few that you consider brothers at the guild…I mean… I think the most sense would be Natsu. He is the one who brought you here, the entire reason that you and Loke ever met. If it wasn't for him dragging you here, you might not have made it in time to save him. He's been your best friend…" Levy trailed off, letting it sink in.

Lucy froze. She thought about her friends point, smiling warmly at the thought of her time at the guild. "I'd… I'd like that, but I don't know that Loke would. I also don't know that it would be fair to ask Natsu to give me away, considering everything that has happened recently."

"Loke can get the hell over it if its what you want. It'd also be a good way for Natsu to prove he means what he's said. Maybe it'd bring him closure and help him move on." Aquarius stated.

"I'll… think about it. I have to talk to him anyway. I just don't know what I have to say or how to say it, let alone to give me away at my wedding."

"Princess I have a dress chosen for you, I'll help you change while the other two are trying theirs on."

Lucy stood, following Virgo to her bedroom where she was changed in the typical whip like fashion she always used, closing her eyes in the process. "Virgo, will you be able to come to my wedding?" She asked thoughtfully. It'd just occurred to her that she had a large collection of spirits that'd want to attend her wedding, not just for her, but for her groom as well.

"I wouldn't worry about it Princess, the Spirit King has a soft spot for you, and with Aquarius in charge, thinks will be worked out just how you… or she, wants it too." The spirit said in her monotone voice, causing a giggle to ripple out of the celestial mages throat. "All done Princess, look at it and tell me if it is to your liking. You can punish me if it is not."

Lucy shook her head. "I want it to be a surprise and I don't want Loke to see it accidentally either. I have faith in you and Aquarius."

Virgo nodded, ensuring that the dress fit perfectly before taking the dress back off her owner. "Be sure to watch your eating habits so that you don't gain weight and not be able to fit into your dress." The stellar spirit stated much to Lucy's chagrin.

The pair walked back out to the small living room where Levy was spinning around in her dress. "Lu-chan, where is your dress? Did you not like it?" The solid script mage inquired.

"Tch, as if. I chose it. She probably couldn't fit it and Virgo has to do altercations." Aquarius scoffed.

"I just want it to be a surprise. It fits just fine, thanks though Aquarius." Lucy just looked at her two maids of honor.

Levy's dress was midnight blue and when the light hit it just right, you could see the constellations sparkle. It tied at the nape of her neck with a swoop neckline and a skater type skirt.

Aquarius didn't have so much a dress as she did a top. It also was midnight blue with constellations hidden until the light hit it, but it faded to the ocean blue of her tail at the bottom of the top. It tied at the nape of her neck with a swoop neck, covering more than what her normal top did.

There was a mini dress that matched Levy's that hung on the back of the chair for Asuska. Lucy clapped her hands in excitement. "Ohhh I love it, I love it, I love it. These are perfect, I knew I could count on you." The blonde celestial mage gushed.

Aquarius smiled fondly at her owner. "You're welcome. Though it was my idea, Virgo is the one who made them so beautifully."

"Time for punishment?" Virgo asked.

Lucy laughed, shaking her head. "No Virgo, thank you. These are perfect."

Virgo bowed as she slowly faded back into the spirit world.

"You know, all of this will be all for naught if you don't, oh I don't know, have a date that this actually happens?" Levy pointed out.

The celestial mage stared blankly at her two friends. "I have… no idea. I'll need to talk to Loke." She stated. 'And talk to Gajeel, to make sure we don't have the wedding too early for him either' she thought to herself.

'Well I was thinking in a couple months, since everything is mostly in our friends or family that will be putting it on, we can get married whenever we want. I think Gajeel is already prepared, he's just waiting for the right moment.' Loke answered her wandering thoughts.

'This is so convenient sometimes, I'm not sure I'll ever get used to it though.' She thought candidly to her mate.

"Earth to Lucyyyyyyy, you're spacing out again."

Lucy blinked a few times, focusing on the girl in front of her. Aquarius had already left back to the spirit world, no doubt already barking orders.

She smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, I was thinking again and Loke intercepted my thoughts. I'll never get used to it, but every now and again it is convenient. It's easy to forget that I can hear him and no one else can, so I look like a total weirdo."

Levy laughed, standing from her sofa and stretching. "Well Gajeel is probably wondering where I am, and I'm exhausted, I'll see you tomorrow?"

Lucy nodded. "Thanks for all of your help; I don't know what I'd do without you."

Exhausted, Lucy sank back into her sofa. She wasn't an expert at planning a wedding, but it seemed like everything came together all at once. All they had to do was set a date. She smiled to herself, looking at the rings that sat on her left hand, imagining the third one that was to be added to it shortly.

"I do hope that you didn't plan the rings, I've already had some made." Loke said softly as he appeared next to his bride to be.

She snuggled closer, closing her eyes as she rested against him. "Mmm, no, thankfully that was something we forgot. Aquarius and Levy are master wedding planners apparently and everything is done except for the date."

Loke chuckled "I expected nothing less from Aquarius; I'd bet that she is revelling in this job." He picked up his almost sleeping mate and carried her to her small bedroom, placing her gently on her bed before snuggling in beside her. "I know I said a couple of months, but I very much can't wait to make you my wife, why not tomorrow?"

Lucy's eyes flew open as she looked at Loke. "You'd best be joking, Aquarius would murder me if we threw that at her. Not to mention Levy and everyone else we are asking to help out."

He squeezed the celestial mage closer too him. "Okay, what about two days from now?"

Lucy looked at him incredulously, shaking her head at his impulsiveness. "You really worried that I'm going to change my mind that we have to do it immediately? "

The stellar spirit flashed his brilliant smile "I'd certainly hope not, you are my mate after all, regardless of a marriage license, you've already vowed to not leave me. I would just very much like to see your dress and then promptly shred it to…"

Lucy cut him off with a quick kiss. "Alright, alright, alright. Sheesh. As if you need my wedding dress to do that, you do that on a nightly basis now anyway."

Loke grinned " It'd fulfill a long standing fantasy of mine Princess. So is that an agreement to a date?"

Lucy sighed "We'll run it past everyone tomorrow. Hopefully it's enough time." She inwardly cringed to herself. 'No time like the present to talk to Natsu I suppose…' She peaked up at her mate, wondering how to broach the subject of Natsu walking her down the isle.

"Your inner turmoil is apparent, cat go your tongue Lucy?" He joked without looking at the celestial mage.

"For once, no he doesn't." Lucy mumbled back at him. She felt his body shake with silent laughter.

"I can change that if you'd like."

"No, that's quite okay. It's hard enough thinking without you distracting me." She chided him. She paused a moment, weighing her words before she spoke.

"So… it occurred to me tonight that my father won't be here to walk me down the aisle. Gramps will be the officiant. Grey will most likely be your best man, and any of my celestial spirits already are in the wedding…" She trailed off

Loke sat up, bringing the blonde with him. "Ask Natsu."

Lucy looked dumbfound at her mate. "You're okay with it?" she managed to stammer out after a few minutes.

He shrugged. "It's not as if I have a problem with him other than trying to take the only thing I've ever cared about away. If it wasn't for him, I might not have ever met you and I might not be here right now. I know he's been family to you since you've came here, and I know you don't see him anything more than that."

Lucy tackled him to the bed. "I love you." She kissed his nose.

Loke chuckled, ruffling her hair. "I love you too. Now for the hard part, you have to actually ask."

The celestial mage looked at him with confusion as he got off the bed. "He's on his way here, and if I'm correct he'll be at your door momentarily." He kissed her quickly, smiling at her confusion. "Aquarius gave me an earful before coming here, I stopped by his place knowing he would most likely be avoiding us for awhile yet, told him you wanted to talk to him."

There was a knock on the door. Loke gave an apologetic look as he began to disappear to the spirit world.