Gajeel's POV

It was a couple minutes to 12. I stared at the clock, and Lily stood by my side, throwing me a concerned look. If I heard correctly, I was going to go crazy for someone I had deep feelings for in a couple minutes. I was told I wouldn't eat, sleep, or rest until I found that person.

I knew in a clock tick who I'd be shooting for, and it's too risky. Not only could I drive her away, in the process of me pursuing her...I could hurt her. I could never forgive myself if I did, although, it's not like I've ever not hurt her before... Especially when I chained her and her team to trees outside of the fairy tail guild.

Lily shrugged. "She's in a safe place. I'm sure you won't find her."

I didn't say anything. The fact of the matter is, as long as I'm a dragon slayer, I can smell her scent.

She's too fragile, too important. I can't lose her.

Lily drew in a breath, and motioned his small, stubby arms over towards the guild's clock, as it signaled the beginning of the magic season.

The clock strikes 12

Gray's POV.

This fairy tail mating crap...I wasn't buying it. And even if it was real, I don't have feelings for anyone, so it's not going to work on me.

That's when I heard the hand strike 12. I was momentarily in the guild hall. All the girls had fled to safe places, and I was downing a beer.

All of a sudden, my heart pounded. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't speak. All there was I my head was ringing, and then a voice.

Juvia...Juvia It said.

I held on to the table, almost falling over, yelling. "I can't! I can't!"

But the voice wouldn't cease. It was crazy. It picked up, rapidly yelling, Juvia, Juvia, JUviA, JUVIA!

My heart burst. My brain split. It felt like a punch in the gut and a headache at once. I fell over, beer spilling on the wooden guild hall.

"N...n...Now I have to go find my beloved...Juvia." I smirked.

Jellals POV

Please no... I really...

Romeos POV

...really don't want to bring her...

Laxus's POV

...more pain than I...

Elfmans POV

...already have! I must...

Gajeels POV

...protect her! No... Now I must

Gray's POV

...have her.

Jellals POV

She is...

Natsu's POV

...mine. And mine alone.

Laxus's POV

Come out, come out...

Gildarts POV

...time to play.

Lucy's POV with Juvia and Levy

"It should be 12 now." Levy told us, checking her small wrist watch.

We sat in an old room, sure that none of the guys would ever find us here. I was lost in thought. We all were. Juvia bit her nails, Levy hugged her knees to her frail chest, and I stared at the ceiling, thinking about Natsu.

I thought about everything. The jobs we took, the plans we made, the battles we fought, and the hardships we surpassed...together. Natsu Dragneel was one of the people in my life I've learned that I can trust when no one else will listen, he's always been there for me.

"Are you thinking about Natsu?" Levy asked me.

I nodded my head up and down, biting my lip in thought. "Are you thinking about Gajeel?" I asked, and looked at Juvia. "And Gray?"

Levy sighed. "That's all I can think about. I'm worried, about the second day."

Juvia gulped, fidgeting with the hardwood floor. "I always come on to Gray. I've never really seen him come on to me."

I smiled at the bluenettes. "Anyone with eyes can see that both of them are head over heels for you both. I don't think they could last a single day without seeing your beautiful faces."

Levy grinned and poked my shoulder. "Aw, Lu-chan! And same goes with you and Natsu."

I blushed, and turned away so they couldn't see it. "Yeah, yeah, Levy. Go and read all the books in this place while your at it, you certainly have time."

Realization flooded her face and her eyes beamed in excitement. "You're so right!"

Lucy and Juvia watched as Levy sprouted over towards the first shelf and began digging through the books. Although Levy's mind was side-tracked, Lucy and Juvia were still worrying sick about their loved ones, and their encounters with them on the second day.

Lakis POV with Evergreen and Wendy

"I don't see what the fuss is about." Evergreen said with attitude, painting her perfectly shaped nails, and laying back in the couch of an apartment secluded in Magnolia.

I cocked my head at her. "What are you talking about?"

She pursed her lips and fanned herself. "Tell me something, is there one guy out of that bunch that hasn't been a complete airhead in his life? If they aren't that intelligent, they shouldn't be a problem."

Wendy drew a curtain back for a split second, peeking out into the complete and total darkness, where the only lights were the small street lights on each corner, and the few stars still shining in the sky.

I nestled my head onto the armchair of Evergreen's couch. "Romeo's smart."

Wendy nodded, avoiding eye contact as her cheeks flushed a light pink. She hadn't said a full sentence ever since the clock struck 12. Her small voice stutters and she sighs at the end of each statement. On the other hand, Evergreen can't keep quiet. She's always complaining about not being out of this dingy apartment Erza rented. This apartment isn't the best, but it'll do until the two days are over.

Evergreen sat up with a start, staring at me. "I almost forgot! I never imagined that Gildarts would be aiming for you, I've never seen you two together! What is that about?"

I rolled my eyes, and saw that Wendy showed interest as well in the topic. It's not like I actually have interest in the powerhouse player.

"Well, there was one job that we had during the Key of the Starry Heavens fiasco..."

Erza's POV.

It was a little too lonely here.

Gloomy, I took the kettle off of the burner and poured the hot water into a mug. Maybe I should have stuck by the other girls, so I could converse with them to pass the time.

It was 12:30. Just a half hour into Magic Season. Nothing has happened so far, although it's only  a mere dent into the day. My windows were closed, my door was shut, and my curtains were stretched.

If I didn't know that Jellal would be in town until yesterday, I probably could have conjured up a better hiding place. Why didn't I stick by the girls? Why did I choose to be alone?

I shuddered at what my mind thought of next. What If I wanted him to find me? For us to go past the point of no return and finish what we started on the beach that day?

It's not like I haven't thought of it, and I'm sure he's at least drawn that conclusion as well.

In an instant, I tug the curtain's open, one by one. I unlock the door, and I requip into a sexy, black outfit with platform kicks. My conscience comes back to me though, and I lock the door again and shut the curtains, full of bitterness. My outfit stays on though, and I strut around the floors of my apartment with it on, drinking the hot tea and running the outcomes of Jellal appearing at my doorstep in this occasion.

I needed his company more than I could ever admit.