After a lengthy explanation, everyone learned about Lisanna's miraculous experience. They were genuinely happy for her safe return.
Seeing the three siblings reunited, new members like Éclair, Momon, and Kinana were also deeply moved. They had heard about Lisanna from their guildmates.
Just as the entire guild was celebrating, Gildarts quietly approached the drunken Cana.
"Um, Cana. Can you come with me for a moment? Th-there is something I want to ask you."
Seeing the Cana he knew, Gildarts was nervous. His words would not come out smoothly. His mind was full of memories. Little Cana watching him from afar. Their first meeting.
"Just say it here," Cana said, pretending to be annoyed.
She saw the pleading in his eyes. Her body trembled. She stood up unsteadily and followed him.
Why is my heart beating so fast?
Lucy noticed the two of them leaving the guild. She realized what was happening. A small smile appeared on her lips. She clenched her fist, cheering for Gildarts.
You can do it, Gildarts.
Cana was a strange, drunken woman. But Lucy liked her. They often talked about Natsu and Chase. Mostly Lucy asking.
She would be happy to see Cana and her father reunited.
Natsu, Happy, and Gajeel were not so sensitive. They were busy bragging about their adventures in Edolas. Wendy and Carla were surrounded by people.
"Ahhh! Juvia wants to die! The other Gray likes Juvia!"
Juvia was full of regret. She bit her nails. Dark clouds formed behind her. Rain began to fall.
Gray was relieved. He did not want to think about Juvia going to the other world.
Chase did not join the bragging. He went with Erza to talk to Makarov.
"God Realm mages. A World Guardian..."
Makarov was shocked. "Edolas is facing such a great danger."
"Chase, you did well. Leaving Mystogan there was the right choice. Building the world gate and the Nirvana warning are necessary measures. It seems you really have..."
Hearing the old man's tone, Chase interrupted. "I had Gildarts's full support. And Erza helped too."
Erza: "???"
"You little brat!" Makarov shook his head.
Erza saw his tired face. "Master, you look tired. Did something happen while we were gone?"
Makarov sighed.
"Not long after you left, the Council sent people to Magnolia. The magic was too strong. They wanted to know what happened."
"We had the papers. But the Chaos Cannon was too powerful. And Mystogan looks like Jellal. We could not explain everything."
"I had to deal with the Council. And calm the people of Magnolia. It was hard."
He wiped his eyes. "If only someone would help this old man."
He looked at Chase.
"Hey, is that a model from a gravure magazine? When did she join the guild?"
"Where? Where?!"
Makarov turned around. There was nothing.
Chase was already in the crowd.
"You tricked me!"
"You are too easy to trick," Erza said.
"A boy cannot resist a beautiful woman!"
Erza's face turned red. She looked at Chase. She thought about her Seduction Armor.
If I wore that... No!
The other Chase was dating Mirajane.
She was sad.
It was getting late. Makarov said no to a party. They would do it tomorrow.
He wanted to give the siblings time alone. And time to tell the others the good news.
Night fell.
At Chase's house.
"Ahaha! Your house is so comfortable!" Natsu fell onto the sofa.
"I am taking a bath," Gray said. He took off his clothes. He walked to the bathroom.
Happy looked in the fridge. He complained that the fish was gone.
Erza and Lucy were normal. They sat on the sofa and made tea.
"I am sorry for intruding, Chase," Wendy said.
It was her first time at his house. She looked around. The furniture was nice. Chase is rich.
Carla told Happy to have some manners.
"Why did you all come here?" Chase sighed.
"Is not Lucy's house the meeting room for the Fairy Tail branch? The Strongest Team rest area?"
Natsu sat up. "Good idea. Happy, after dinner, we will sleep at Lucy's house."
"Aye~ Our place is not as big. But it is nice."
Lucy was angry.
"Do not decide things like that! I am still alive! 'Our place'? It is my house! And cat, 'once in a while'? Chase, what is a 'Fairy Tail branch'?!"
Happy was impressed. "As expected of Lucy."
"Cheap," Natsu said.
Lucy's teeth were sharp. "Erza! Look at them!"
"Erza?"
Erza was thinking. She did not hear.
"Ah, Lucy. What did you say?"
Lucy: "..."
My life is so hard!
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