Denouement

Levy's heart was leaping out of her chest as she walked the streets of her old home. There was that coffee shop, the huge fountain, and that clothing store!

People whispered as Levy walked by, tracing the brick walls as she moved. She grinned, placing her hands on her hips, ring glittering as she stared up at the big library.

"So this is the place, huh?" Gajeel smirked.

"Mhmm!" Levy nodded. "Now you stay out here, I don't want to overwhelm my friends."

"Okay, but if something happens—" Jellal started, but Levy cut him off with a smile.

"Don't worry. I assure you, Jet and Droy won't hurt me." Levy giggled. "I'll be right back."

Levy opened the doors, seeing Jet sweeping with Droy returning books to their spots.

"She'll be here any minute..." Jet mumbled excitedly.

"Jet look!" Droy pointed, eyes wide.

"LEVY!" The two screamed in unison, crushing her in a hug.

"We missed you so much!" Jet exclaimed, giving her another hug and ruffling her hair.

"Yeah! Are you back for good?" Droy smiled with hope shining in his eyes.

"Sadly, no." Levy smiled warmly. "I still have a job, you know."

"How's that going?" Jet and Droy both asked in unison.

"I asked first!"

"No, I asked first!"

"No, I did!"

"No, I did!"

"Hey! You even copied my italics!"

"Boys," Levy giggled. "My job is actually going really well!"

"Are you sure?" Droy pouted. "You've been the talk for a while now."

"I know." Levy smiled. "I have an extra task to work on now."

"Really? What more does that pesky Gajeel want you to do?" Jet scowled, crossing his arms. "You know, you could always say no and work here if he's overwhelming you—"

"Actually my new job is..." Levy showed them her hand, wiggling her fingers. "To be Gajeel's wife."

"WHAT!?" Jet and Droy exclaimed, tears in their eyes.

"Yep!" Levy laughed as they picked her up, both of them sobbing loudly.

"WAAAH! You're growing up too fast, Levy!" Jet sobbed.

"I'm... I'm so happy for you!" Droy wailed.

"If Gajeel hurts you, you can always come back to us! We'll give him the beating of a lifetime!" Jet made a fist, Droy repeating the motion.

"Yeah! He won't even know what hit him!" Droy punched the air, Jet hyping him up.

"Thanks, guys." Levy smiled, going into her purse. "So I have a present for the both of you."

"Really? Christmas passed already, though." Droy tilted his head.

"Well, lets just call it a late Christmas present." Levy grinned, taking out a huge wad of money.

"Levy, what..." Jet's mouth fell open.

"It's to keep the library open!" Levy smiled warmly, making jazzy hands.

"Thank you so much!" Jet and Droy sobbed once again. "You're the best!"

"And also, get your tuxedo's ready. You're invited to my wedding!" Said Levy, walking over to a bookshelf.

"Really?" Droy said softly.

"But Levy, we're nobodies." Jet looked at the floor.

"No you're not," Levy pouted. "You're my best friends and I want you to be there."

"Are you sure?" Jet and Droy said in unison.

"Yes, of course! Now don't make me say ask again," Levy grinned as they nodded.

"OK! Just give us the address and we'll go!"

~

"Wait WHAAAAAAAAAT!?" Cana choked on her beer. "You're kidding! You're gonna get married to Gajee-mmpf!"

Levy covered Cana's mouth, shushing her. "Cana, be quiet! You're causing a scene!"

"No way. I never thought the day would come!" Cana grinned. "Look at you, marrying a super rich guy! I see you! I bet 15 bucks on that!"

"Wait, you bet money on Gajeel and I—" Levy sweat.

"Yo Freed! Pay up!" Cana shouted.

"Wait a minute, they're actually getting married? No way!" Freed exclaimed, he was the bartender. He served Cana another beer. He has olive skin, with greenish-blue eyes. He has a beauty mark under his left eye. His green hair is long, tied into a low ponytail. His hair covers the right side of his face and he has two lightning bolt strands of hair on the sides. He's 5'11. "This is boiling hot tea! Spill it all, sis!"

"This isn't twitter, Freed. Anyway, the wedding is next week. You should come." Cana winked.

"Sure thing!"

"Cana, you cant invite people I don't even know to my wedding—"

"Well I am. Right now." Cana pokes her tongue out.

"Congratulations!" Freed smiled kindly.

"Hey Freed. You know who'll probably be at the wedding?" Cana smirked.

"Who?" Freed tilted his head, now cleaning a glass.

"Laxus—" Cana started, Freed shaking her.

"OMG WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY SO BEFORE?? I HAVE TO GET MY HAIR DONE AND— NEW TUX! I HAVE TO LOOK LIKE A SNACK FOR HIM!" Freed squealed. "THIS IS A DREAM COME TRUE, THANK YOU SO MUCH LEVY!"

"Um... no problem?" Levy sweat. Freed was the ultimate Laxus fanboy, you should see his room.

"You should have a drink; it's on me!" Cana slung her arm around Levy's shoulder.

"Haha, I don't think I should." Levy chuckled. "I'm not trying to embarrass myself."

"Come on, it'll be fun! You won't even remember what happened," Cana whined.

"Yeah, but somebody else will." Levy sweat.

"Ugh. You're no fun." Cana frowned. "You're not gonna be a bachelorette forever, you know. Live it up!"

"You know what? Fine." Levy shrugged, ordering a drink.

"Attagirl!" Cana howled, downing yet another beer.

Less than fifteen minutes later, Levy was drunk.

"Cana, I have a joke!" Levy snickered. "C'mere!"

"What?" Cana sweat, what had she gotten herself into... not everyone could handle drinking like she could.

"Are you an orange?" Levy held back her laughter, until she couldn't take it anymore and burst out in a fit of giggles.

"Um... no?" Cana tilted her head. Levy continued laughing.

"Haha! Get it?" Levy giggled.

"Not really, but okay." Cana sweat. "I think you should get home. Gimme your phone."

"Ok, here it is!" Levy gasped as she took it out. "Woaaaaah! It's so... so rectangular, hahaha!"

"Mhmm. Password?" Cana mused.

"Uh.... try 1214? Numbers are so funny!" Levy snorted. Cana went into her contacts, calling Gajeel.

"Levy? Is everything ok? We left to get ice cream while you were in the library, and then—"

"Awww. What a cute fiancé you are." Cana grinned.

"Who is this?" Gajeel's eyebrows furrowed. "Did a crackhead steal her phone—"

"It's Cana, fool." Cana snapped. "And fuck you for that."

"Hey, hey chill out I didn't know." Gajeel sweat.

"Anyway." Cana growled. "You should probably come pick us up. Your girlfriends drunk."

"OMG CANA WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO~" Levy gasped, snatching the phone.

"Hey, Levy." Gajeel chuckled.

"Gajeel, you sound so funny!" Levy laughed.

"Where are you right now?" Gajeel hummed.

"A bar. Are you gonna come drink with us, teehee?"

"Nah. I'm gonna come get you and your friend instead." Gajeel smirked.

"Awwwww! Why? Haha, we're having fun!" Levy pouted, still laughing.

"Because, it's getting late." Gajeel shrugged. "And I miss you."

Levy's response was more laughter.

"I'll see you soon. I love you." Gajeel said, calling Jellal and Erza so that they could go walk and get Levy. Levy's house wasn't too far away from the bar.

"Put it on my tab." Cana hummed.

"Gotcha. Have a nice day!" Freed waved as Cana escorted Levy out.

"It's about time you got here. You're gonna have to buy a leash for this one." Cana groaned, shaking her head. As Levy was laughing so hard that she choked on her spit. "Jesus."

"No I won't." Gajeel snickered, picking Levy up like a sack of potatoes. She laughed and hit his back, but relaxed and fell asleep. "See? Easy."

"Wh— How?????" Cana squeaked.

"It's my hot charm." Gajeel smirked.

"Hot? I wouldn't say that, but sure, whatever." Cana snickered.

"HEY! I AM VERY HOT!" Gajeel whined.

"Nah." Cana shrugged.

"Levvvyyy! Wake up and tell your friend I'm hot!!" Gajeel removed Levy from his shoulder and started to shake her midair, waking her up.

"Gajeel? What? I'm trying to sleep, knucklehead!" Levy groaned.

"Hold on! Before you do, am I hot?" Gajeel exclaimed.

"Nope." You're godlike. And with that, Levy went back to sleep.

"Damn." Jellal laughed. "Sucks to be you I guess."

"Gajeel," Erza grinned. "Me and Jellal are just gonna... disappear for a while. We're gonna go do dumb stuff."

"Please don't spend $45,000 on strawberry cakes again." Gajeel sweat.

"Ugh. You're no fun." Erza groaned. "Let's go, Jellalipop!"

"Yay! Can we go to McDonalds?" Jellal and Erza wrapped their arms, walking away.

"Sure,"

~

It was the big day. Levy's was convinced her heart would grow legs and run away. She hadn't seen Gajeel in two days!

Dolores did her makeup, chuckling at Levy's state.

Dolores' dress was baby pink, as were all of the bridesmaids. It had a lace top, the waist down was slim and flowed at the bottom.

"Don't be nervous, you'll be fine. Your dress looks very nice on you." Dolores smirked.

"Are you sure?" Levy's dress was simply beautiful, pure white with frills from the waist down. It was longer in the back than it was in the front. There was a huge bow in the back along with roses in the front and on the wedding garter. She wore a golden heart necklace. Her veil was beautiful, roses adorned at the top with ruffles cascading down the back. She also wore white finger gloves.

"I won't say it again." Dolores shook her head. "Now stop moving so that I can finish your makeup."

Levy sat in silence, looking around nervously.

"What is it? You've picked a wonderful bouquet, your dress is perfect, you look stunning, so why are you so nervous? I can't focus with you looking around every millisecond!" Dolores snapped.

"What is Gajeel doesn't think I look good?" Levy frowned. "Or if he changes his mind last minute? That'd be so embarrassing..."

"If he does anything like that, I'll knock him in the head with my heels. How does that sound?" Dolores chuckled.

"Great." Levy smiled.

"It looks to be around that time. Get ready," Dolores grinned, shocking Levy.

"Y-yeah." Levy gulped.

...

Gajeel walked down the isle, Natsu, Laxus, Jellal and Gray following as his groomsmen.

Gajeel's tuxedo was white, with a baby pink tie and vest. He did have a white blazer with a rose in the pocket over, though. It had silver cuffs. He had his hair in a ponytail.

Natsu, Laxus, Jellal and Gray's tuxedos were also white with baby pink ties. They didn't wear vests under their blazers.

When Gajeel reached the altar, he shifted on the balls of his feet. He was overthinking completely. What if Levy ran away? Or if someone attacked her? Is Levy okay? Did she only accept my proposal out of pity? Am I good enough? Oh god, oh fuck—

His thoughts were interrupted as the bridesmaids walked down the isle.

Lucy, Mira, Erza, and Juvia walked down with Cana close in tow, as she was the bridesmaid of honor.

Makarov, the ring bearer walked through, almost tripping on the carpet. Poor guy. His tuxedo was pink with white stripes.

Meredy was the flower girl, scattering pink, red, and white roses all throughout the isle.

It's almost that time, Gajeel sweat a bit. Was it hot in here?? Or was it just him????? His eyes widened as he saw Levy.

Dolores was walking her down the isle, arms intertwined. Levy looked beautiful... like a goddess. She smiled nervously as their eyes met, Gajeel's face erupting into a furious blush.

Calm down! You're in front of all of these people,, chill out, face! Gajeel yelled at himself.

"Knock 'em dead, darling." Dolores winked at Levy once they reached the altar.

The program ran through faster than expected, and before they knew it, it was time to say those two words.

"Do you, Gajeel Redfox, take Levy McGarden to be your wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto you pledge your faith to thee?" The priest said, glancing at Gajeel.

"I-I do." Gajeel nodded, staring directly at Levy.

"And do you, Levy McGarden, take Gajeel Redfox to be your wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto you pledge your faith to thee?"

"I do!" Levy's voice cracked, making her internally shriek.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride,"

Gajeel captured Levy's lips as his, hearing Mira's screams and Juvia's sobs. When they pulled away after God knows how long, Dolores nodded her head with approval clear on her face. Levy and Gajeel hugged.

Levy closed her eyes, flinging the bouquet into the crowd.

Cana was talking to Freed, with her hand raised a bit as as she was making a statement to him. The bouquet landed smoothly into her palm, making her shriek.

In the huge party bus driving to the reception, everyone was lively and chatting.

"Dude," Laxus groaned. "Nobody wanted to see you and Levy make out. Gross."

"You and Mira literally had fricking sex in my office on Halloween, and you want to talk about gross?" Natsu snickered.

"Yeah man, I think we're all traumatized from that." Gray smirked, Laxus shrugging.

"Can we eat now? I'm starving!" Jellal groaned.

"Yeah." Gajeel nodded.

"Did we cater McDonalds?" Jellal's eyes twinkled.

"No, Jellal." Gajeel sweat. "We have actual good food."

Jellal shrugged. "Okay!"

When they got there, everyone started to make themselves a plate of food, Freed eyeing Laxus.

"What are you waiting for? Go talk to him!" Cana shoved Freed forward, knocking him into Laxus' back. Laxus turned around slowly, eyebrow raised with irritation clear.

"I— u-um, sorry, Laxus, o-or should I call you Mr. Dreyar, instead?" Freed looked at the floor. I just touched Laxus Dreyar! THE Laxus Dreyar OMGOMG OMGOMG-

"Is there anything you wanted?" Laxus asked.

"Yes, a-actually. I was wondering if..." Freed mumbled, his voice suddenly raising. "If I could maybe take a photo with you? I wouldn't post it online or anything, you're just my idol and—"

"No." Laxus deadpanned, walking away. Freed felt his heart break into millions of tiny pieces.

Mira saw this, rolling her eyes. "Laxus, go say you're sorry and take a picture with the boy. You really hurt his feelings."

"Why? He's just another crazy fan—"

"He must not be if he's here? You already know none of us know him, so clearly Levy invited him." Mira crosses her arms. "Now go, I'm not telling you again."

Laxus sighed loudly, going back. "Hey, you, whatever your name was. About that picture? I changed my mind, let's take it."

Freed and Laxus took a picture.

"Thank you so much! It means a lot to me!" Freed was on the verge of tears as Laxus walked away.

"No problem." Laxus shrugged.

"And you're sure you're not madly in love with him?" Cana raised her eyebrow as Freed ranted to her about the picture.

"Yeah. He's married and has a child, and I respect that.
There's no way I'd ever try to break them up, and I think it's kinda weird to crush on him when he's settled. I like someone else, anyway." Freed shrugged.

"Oh? Spill the deets! She has to get the Cana Seal of Approval!" Cana gasped.

"Well? What do you think?" Gajeel hummed as he ate.

"I'm so happy, but... my voice cracked when I said my vows. Embarrassing," Levy laughed.

"I honestly thought it was adorable." Gajeel smirked.

"What— it was not!" Levy blushed.

"It sure was." Gajeel's smirk intensified as Levy covered her face with her hands.

"Aaarrgh!" Levy giggled.

"You should eat before I eat your food for you." Gajeel reached forward, laughing as Levy swatted his hand.

"Don't touch!" Levy glared playfully.

"But Levy... or should I say, Mrs. Redfox, I want a sample from your plate!" Gajeel grinned.

"Gajeel!" Levy whined.

"What's wrong, Mrs. Redfox, my beautiful, amazing wife?" Gajeel poker Levy.

Fine. Two could play at that game. "Nothing, Mr. Redfox. Whatever could you mean? I'm happy because I'm married to your handsome, perfect self. What more could I ask for?"

Gajeel blushed. "That's cheating!"

"How so?" Levy smirked.

"Y-You're gonna activate my trap card!" Gajeel snapped. "You won't be ready when I go sicko mode."

"Don't say that. Ever again." Erza snickered as she walked by. "Cringe master."

"Gajeel!! You're growing up too fast!" Juvia sobbed, opening a bottle of Vodka. "Waaah! Cheers to you!"

"Levy, does this dress make me look fat?" Lucy frowned, rubbing her tummy. You could see it a bit more now.

"No!" Levy shook her head. "You look great."

"Hm." Lucy looked over at the liquor table, wanting so badly to drink some wine... but she couldn't because of this baby, and that's okay! She was not about to endanger the fetus.

"Haha, Gajeel! I think Kinana likes your hair!" Wendy grinned, baby Kinana pulling at Gajeel's hair.

Kinana was pale with purple hair and green eyes. She currently had a fistful of Gajeel's hair, pulling it. She then tried to put it in her mouth, whining when Wendy scolded her.

Juvia and Gray proceeded to get drunk, along with Cana and Laxus. Natsu decided to join in and drag Gajeel along, Mira getting drunk also.

Soon, everyone was drunk except for Lucy, Dolores and Freed.

Wendy and Romeo disappeared once again, most likely to go conceive another child.

Juvia and Gray were sobbing in the corner.

"...global warming! Its so scary!" Juvia sobbed.

"We're all going to be brought to an unavoidable demise. The world will erupt in flames due to our careless tendencies and we will be burnt to a crisp if the air quality doesn't suffocate us first." Gray said flatly, lookin at the floor. "The entire human race will be wiped away because of our idiocy, and there's nothing we can do about it. We're too far in. Everything, our achievements, history, anything you can name, will be lost in a matter of time. We are being brought closer to our inevitable deaths."

"And those sad puppy commercials!" Juvia cried.

"Yeah... those too," Gray caressed Juvia's shoulder, downing another bottle of beer. He then started his monologue about sad puppy commercials.

Mira was laying on a table, leg in the air. "Slave,"

"What." Laxus grumbled, hiccuping.

"Paint me like one of your French girls." Mira hummed.

"Sorry, I don't speak baguette." Laxus shrugged. "So I won't be able to paint you in French. But I can paint you in cursive."

"But I want you to paint me in French, fiendish mortal." Mira squinted, sitting up.

"Yeah, well too bad." Laxus smirked, drinking more wine.

Natsu was walking in circles singing his ABC's and Minecraft parodies.

Lucy facepalmed.

Erza and Jellal were having a battle with silverware, not caring how dangerous it was.

Levy was laughing as the lights suddenly cut off. Everyone grew silent, Gray even stopped his depressing speech about the end of the world, starting up a new one.

"And the lights. The world will be bathed in darkness and we will be left to rot. All we will be able to see is—"

The lights clicked back on, Gajeel walking toward a stripper pole as he sung, removing multiple articles of clothing in the mix.

"Shoobeedobop, I'm gonna strip!" He exclaimed, Levy laughing loudly.

"Haha! Really!? Again?" She grinned.

He stripped down to nothing but his socks, spinning on the pole.

"No lie... Gajeel's kinda thicc." Natsu grumbled, Lucy raising an eyebrow.

"Is this the same person who leapt out of a window last time this happened-"

"Just kidding!" Natsu ran out of the door, Lucy having to follow.
"MISS ME WITH THAT GAY SHIT!"

"His form... it's purely amazing." Juvia whispered, crying softly.

"I can see the rays of the afterlife beaming down on us, we have been blessed by his sacred asscheeks." Gray sniffled. "Wow. We must donate to the cause."

Everyone started to fling money at him, Dolores absolutely revolted.

Freed sweat as Cana walked up to him.

"Have a drink."

"No." Freed shook his head. "I serve drinks, not drink."

"Try some." Cana nudged him.

"I'm okay, thanks for asking though." Freed smiled, sweating a bit.

"Can you strip like Gajeel?" Cana motioned to Gajeel, who was now upside down with his leg out. "That would be badass."

"N-No, I don't strip, either." Freed put his hands up.

"Please?"

"No thanks."

"Please?"

"No, Cana."

"Please!"

"Nuh-Uh."

"But everybody wants to see it!"

"Nobody wants to see me strip. I don't wanna."

"PLEASE."

And the rest of the night was spent watching Gajeel strip. Dolores went home shortly after he begun, unable to continue watching her son rotate on a pole.