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The first thing Erza did was run straight into his arms...

Despite not showing fear before Jellal, despite being ready to face death itself, despite standing her ground to fight him, the moment she stepped into Allen's embrace… Erza broke down and wept.

She cried as her body trembled, biting down on her own voice. In response, Allen's hold softened yet remained firm—comforting her, but also making one thing perfectly clear: he would never let her go again.

If it had been any other day, Erza wouldn't have felt this shattered. If it had been yesterday, Allen wouldn't have stood on the brink of darkness, desperate for more power. But it was today—the day she had opened her heart to him, the day she had told him about her past, her traumas, her regrets, her suffering. The day Erza had accepted her own feelings and confessed. It was on this very day, when she was most vulnerable—both for better and for worse—that Jellal had appeared, intensifying every dark emotion inside her.

For Allen, this was the day Erza's confession had reached him deeply. That was why he was so furious, why rage had burned inside him. From that moment on, Erza had taken a place in his heart alongside Gwen, MJ, Eve, Annie, Rukia, Diana, and the other women precious to him. For Jellal to take her away even for a second, was enough to push Allen to his absolute limit.

It hadn't even been long. But the emotional weight both of them had carried in that short time made the reunion, even after only minutes apart, feel like an eternity.

"I'm sorry… if I'd had the strength back then, you would've never had to obey him…" Allen murmured, his hand gently stroking her back.

"N-no… I'm the one who should apologize. Even after deciding to stay by your side… I chose to leave you," Erza whispered, clinging tightly to his chest.

Allen chuckled softly and lifted her face, cupping her cheeks in his hands. She placed her own hand over his and smiled faintly.

....

Kara – Honestly, I'm surprised it took him this long…

Raven – Says the one who fell for him after being kidnapped while pretending to be a villain. That really says a lot.

Kara – Shut up!

Starfire – Hm? But in your case, it was merely a conversation in a room while you were suppressing that demon father of yours, wasn't it?

Raven – You said you wouldn't tell anyone!

Starfire – I am not telling anyone… I am writing it ;3

Raven – You little—!

Unohana – Ara ara~ There's no need to be embarrassed. He completely defeated me and stole my heart~

Yoruichi – Just look at little Miss Kuchiki, falling for her hero~

Rukia – At least I wasn't treated like a pet for months…

Yoruichi – Ugh!

Eve – It's hard to believe how much Allen's lived through… I'm just glad our relationship was normal.

Amanda – If by normal you mean stalking him while pretending you wanted to be his disciple just to end up in his bed, then sure… totally normal.

Eve – At least I was honest and didn't play hard to get like you!

Felicia – Girls, why are you fighting? If you really want to know who was the boldest, why don't you ask Miss MJ over there? She definitely has a story to tell~

MJ – Ugh… wait… now that I think about it, I'm the reason he even has a harem in the first place. Without me, none of you would even have a chance! You should be thanking me!

Gwen – Thanks, MJ…

MJ – W-wait, no… I… I'm sorry :(

Gwen – Haha, at this point it doesn't even matter~ Honestly, considering the way he is now, I'd either die or end up paralyzed if I had to handle him alone…

Barbara – Girls, should you really be talking about that here? Remember, this isn't the private chat…

Ivy – As always, love kills IQ points.

Harleen – You're not exactly one to talk…

....

Millianna blinked, wide-eyed, completely lost as to what was happening. Wally, on the other hand, turned away, because a Dandy never intrudes on someone else's intimacy. Sho… Sho was just stunned, unable to fully grasp the sight of his big sister having a boyfriend. It wasn't impossible, of course.

Erza had grown up. Naturally, she would meet more people. And whatever had existed with Jellal… that was back when they were kids, lacking the maturity to take anything beyond a childish crush. In addition, after all the years of torment Jellal had put her through, for her to still like him now… she would have to be suffering a severe case of Stockholm Syndrome.

With that in mind, the three of them could only sigh. They were happy for Erza, but at the same time, they couldn't help but feel a pang of pity for Simon, who had harbored his own quiet crush on her.

Allen, oblivious to the fact that he had just crushed two rivals in one move, smiled before leaning in to kiss Erza. At first, the girl stiffened, trembling with nerves, especially with Mira, Juvia, and Lucy watching. But soon, she melted, wrapping her arms around his neck and returning the kiss.

"It's fine… Juvia will allow it for today. It's fine… I can kill her tomorrow…" Juvia seethed, so angry that a dark aura began to surround her.

"Ara ara… I wonder if Allen plans on letting us down from here…" Mirajane muttered with a nervous sweat drop. They were still standing atop the giant greatsword, which had thankfully shrunk from the size of a mountain to that of a building.

Lucy quickly averted her eyes, desperately clinging to her promise not to get upset over anything Erza did today. And yet, she couldn't help but peek. Allen was kissing another girl… the same way he had kissed her the day she rebelled against her father.

'What should I do…?'

....

(Lucy's POV)

Ever since I met him, all I've known are surprises. Some that shattered my perception of reality, others that broke my common sense entirely.

We ended up living in the same building. I was so nervous and embarrassed those first few days that I couldn't sleep. I mean, back then I was practically a girl who'd grown up without any contact with boys, and therefore with absolutely no experience in relationships. How was I supposed to act?

Nothing happened… which was both comforting and strangely disappointing. As the days passed, I got used to it.

We ate together. Sometimes we would sit on the roof to read something on the terrace he built; other times, I'd go down to the basement he was remodeling to bring him something to eat. At first, I let Virgo and 2B-san handle the cooking, but over time, I started trying to make it myself. I know he noticed when it was my food. He always praised my food even though I knew that many times it didn't taste that good. I won't lie… by that point, I already liked him, and with every day, I liked him more.

I began my path as a Fairy Tail mage on the right foot… though to be fair, traveling with a magician who exceeds the S-class makes it feel almost like cheating. Even so, he never made life too easy for me. On missions, he always let me solve things myself. He would give advice, but he wouldn't do everything for me. But if I ever got in over my head, he was always there to save me.

Because of that, I started seeing him as a prince from a fairy tale… my prince… how embarrassing!

But as the days went on and my feelings grew, so did my curiosity. I wanted to know more about him. Where did he come from? Did he have family? Why was he so strong? So many questions. At first, I thought he'd never tell me… but he did.

He wasn't very specific, but it was enough. After his defeat, Allen had to leave his home to protect the people he loved. Now he was gathering something called Lucifer's Fragments or something like that. Those fragments could turn people powerful if they let themselves be consumed by them. That's what happened with Deliora and Jose Porla. I was shocked to hear that even the Celestial Spirit King had two of the fragments, though he had never been tempted by their power.

Ah! I almost forgot!

Allen told me he had spoken to the Spirit King about me… and that the King had shown interest in meeting me. I still can't believe that's true! We're talking about the King! An entity like that wants to meet me?!

Putting that aside, my chest feels warm. It might not seem like much, but just knowing I'm in his thoughts…

However… It's not just me. I don't know what to think. From the beginning, I knew Allen was attractive. And that was before seeing his real face! Ahem, as I was saying, Allen is attractive. His presence, the way he carries himself, his personality, that piercing gaze, his wicked smile, his kindness, his mindset, his strength, his aura… everything about him is attractive. And of course, I'm not the only one who's noticed.

Mirajane, Juvia, Erza… even Levy and Laki have shown interest. Cana-san hides it well, but I can tell. Sometimes her gaze lingers on Allen just a little too long.

Sigh Practically every woman who's had close contact with him ends up falling for him… some more than others, but in the end, it feels impossible for that not to happen.

So I ask myself… does Lucy even stand a chance at conquering her prince?

Mirajane is beautiful, warm, feminine, kind, charming—basically the ideal wife.

Erza is also incredibly beautiful. Even when she's clad in armor, her allure never fades. And the worst part? She also has a cute side. She's strong too, strong enough to stand by his side in battle…

Juvia… she hides her beauty under conservative clothes, but she's in no way inferior to me. Maybe a little less in the chest… ahem. She's sweet, attentive, dedicated, and so loyal. Her personality might make her hard to deal with for others, but somehow Allen seems to like that Juvia…

Levy… no, I'd better stop there, or I'll just end up depressing myself.

But the worst part isn't even the girls in the guild… It's Allen's Spirits! I didn't want to say it, but seriously, were there female Spirits that beautiful out there?! I'm shocked there weren't wars over their keys. Just thinking about 2B walking around the house dressed as a maid makes me feel like… if she were human, I'd never stand a chance of winning…

Wait… no… don't tell me something's going on between them?!

I mean, could Allen resist the temptation of having that girl serving him as his maid every day without anything happening?!

I don't want to know! If I find out, I might discover I've already lost this battle! No, Lucy-chan! Don't give up!

Ahem!

Back to the main point… I never knew the exact moment I fell for him. But I know when I realized it. That day, when I saw him standing against my father, I knew with all my heart that I had already fallen completely.

At the same time, I felt fear. The fear of not being the girl he chose.

It's true, we kissed… but he also kissed Erza… he had a date with Mirajane… I don't understand. What are we?

Thinking about it, anyone would call Allen a bastard, like Loke. But with Loke, it's easy to tell he just wants to enjoy women. With Allen, it's different. I've never felt even a trace of that. There's no falseness in his actions, no ulterior motive in his help or his kindness.

So… am I wrong? Or is he the wrong one?

Watching that strange man kissing Erza so intensely, seeing her look so fragile in his arms… I didn't know what to think. But even now, my resolve hasn't changed. I know neither Juvia nor Mira-san will give up either.

Honestly, I don't even know what's right or wrong anymore. I just know I don't want to be apart from him. I don't want our relationship to end just because he chooses someone who isn't me…

Is it even possible? Is there a happy ending where no one cries? Could the man I admire and love most actually pull off that kind of ending?

(End of POV)

... .... ...

At the base of the Tower of Heaven, Jellal lay sprawled with an empty gaze. All around him, debris covered the ground, and his arm was pinned beneath the massive sword.

And yet, Jellal showed no sign of pain. In his eyes, looking at the shattered pieces of the R-System was like watching his entire life crumble away in an instant.

"What was the point of giving everything up?"

All his effort, everything he sacrificed, every step he had taken… meant nothing now. Even if the Etherion Cannon were fired by the Magic Council, it would kill them all without ever charging the R-System.

A laugh escaped Jellal's lips—soft at first, then twisting into rage and madness.

"How dare you…!"

He spat blood as he pulled his arm free. The muscle tore, the bones snapped, and finally, the limb ripped away completely. But it didn't end there, because Lucifer's power was terrifying—the arm regenerated instantly.

"I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!"

....

"...!"

Allen broke the kiss he shared with Erza, holding her by the waist before leaping back. A portal opened right where they'd been standing, and Jellal emerged, wrapped in a bloody, dark aura.

"WALKER!"

Jellal activated his Meteor spell, his body glowing as he shot forward at incredible speed. Without mercy, he struck at Allen. Allen's lips curled into a grin—part amusement, part curiosity. He raised his hand and effortlessly stopped Jellal's punch, while Erza, still in Allen's arms, summoned a sword and slashed his shoulder.

Jellal froze, shock and disbelief etched across his face. Didn't he have Zeref's power? How could his strike be stopped so easily?!

Before he could react, Allen's foot crashed into his face, sending him flying into a wall. The coordination between Allen and Erza was flawless—and they'd done it while still holding each other. No one knew whether to feel envy or pure awe.

"DAMN YOU!"

Jellal snapped his fingers, summoning three figures from portals. One was a tall man with long hair dressed in white, the second a hybrid humanoid with an owl's head and wings, and the last a pink-haired woman wearing a kimono.

"What's going on?!" asked the long-haired man.

"Vidaldus Taka! Fukuro! Ikaruga! Kill them all!" Jellal barked, crossing his arms. "I'll handle that bastard myself!"

These three were part of the dark guild Trinity Raven, hired by Jellal as insurance in case things went wrong.

Allen kissed Erza's cheek lightly. "I'll be back in a bit. I have to go kick your jealous ex-boyfriend's ass."

Erza puffed her cheeks, her face turning red as she pinched Allen's waist.

"That was when I was a kid, and we were never a couple!"

"I know~" Allen chuckled, winking at her before turning his gaze to Jellal. "I don't know what kind of grudge you have against me—I mean, I don't recall ever doing anything to you—but if you insist on fighting… fine."

"Wh—?!" Jellal barely had time to react before Allen's hand held his face. In the blink of an eye, the two of them smashed through the wall, shooting out over the ocean.

With a thought, Allen sent a telepathic message to Lucy, Juvia, and Mirajane, telling them to handle the mercenary mages.

"Heavenly Body Magic!"

Jellal's magic surged, the pressure around him spiking sharply. Allen blinked once, then hurled him into the sea with a single motion.

"Pleiades!"

Seven golden beams erupted from the water, aiming straight for Allen. He summoned his sword and sliced through them in a single sweep. Jellal rocketed out of the water, furious, only to be greeted with a clean punch to the face that sent him crashing back into the waves.

Allen shrugged. "Buddy, I'm not getting wet. I'll wait 'til you come back up…"

Above, magic circles formed in the sky, shaping constellations. Jellal's signature magic: Heavenly Body Magic. Based on astronomical phenomena like meteors, stars, and black holes, it allowed him to generate and manipulate stellar energy within his body and unleash it on his enemies.

"Allen Walker, I'll never forgive you!"

Allen glanced at him sideways with a faint smile. "Come on, it's not that bad. You'll find someone who loves you… Even if you're a complete psychopath. But seriously, drop the twisted obsession with another guy's girl—that's just not right."

Jellal's face flushed red with rage as Lucifer's particles fed his power, the air around them thickening.

"Meteor!"

His body glowed with a golden-red aura before vanishing in a flash.

Allen tilted his head back a fraction, easily dodging Jellal's kick, his grin never faltering. "Hey, that was a good move. Just one innocent observation… it'd be better if you actually hit your opponent. Just saying!"

Jellal ground his teeth in fury. Allen was insufferable.

Without pause, he launched a relentless barrage, accelerating with his magic—but every strike was effortlessly dodged. Allen seemed more concerned about keeping his clothes unwrinkled, occasionally brushing himself off mid-fight, not even looking at Jellal while doing it.

The humiliation burned Jellal's mind raw. His fury flared, and the two Lucifer particles feeding his power spiked. The sky darkened, the sea churned—a mere glimpse of the strength now coursing through him.

In that moment, Jellal felt it. Even without Zeref, with this power, he could rebuild the world into paradise. A wicked smile twisted his face.

"Allen Walker… since the moment I heard of you, I knew you'd be a problem… but I never imagined you'd be this disgusting!"

"Coming from someone willing to sacrifice all his friends? I'll take that as a compliment." Allen's smile faded into a serious look. "Stop pretending. You're not under brainwashing anymore, are you?"

"…!?"

Jellal's eyes widened, disbelief hitting him like a blade. How… how did he know? Jellal wasn't evil by nature, but his past traumas—and Ultear's secret manipulation into believing he'd been "chosen" by Zeref—had driven him to commit countless atrocities.

"How do you—"

Allen cut him off with a piercing gaze that allowed no escape.

"No matter what brainwashing they used… the moment you got Lucifer's particles, you should've been able to break free." Allen's voice dropped into a scornful tone. "So why? Why keep going with this insane plan?! Why betray your friends—why hurt Erza?!"

"Why…?"

Jellal's teeth clenched as he lunged forward, his fists crashing into Allen's Clown Crown with impacts that thundered through the atmosphere.

"Because… because I received Zeref's power!"

"…"

A black orb of crushing gravitational energy formed in Jellal's hand. He thrust it at Allen's face—but Allen's kick sent it flying into the ocean, where it detonated, leaving a massive crater in the sea.

"My mind cleared the moment I felt this power. But the reality was—I had this strength. It proved Zeref truly chose me! The plan had to continue! I had to do it! Otherwise, nothing would make sense! How could I face everyone after what I'd done?! All I could do was grit my teeth and pray Zeref would create that perfect world!"

Jellal's fist tightened, magic condensing so heavily around it that space itself warped.

"You'll never understand!"

Allen stood silent, unmoving. Then, as Jellal's punch came crashing toward him, Allen caught it effortlessly, stopping its momentum dead... once again.

"What?! How?!"

Impossible. The sheer power behind that punch could've wiped out any Saint Wizard alive. Even Deliora with a Lucifer's particle didn't hold this kind of strength. Yet the young man before him had stopped it without breaking a sweat.

"You're right. I don't understand… I don't see a single future where I'd ever choose to sacrifice Erza for anyone."

"…!"

Allen's counterpunch slammed into Jellal, sending him hurtling into the sea like a meteor. His body skimmed the water for miles before finally stopping. Floating there, Jellal stared blankly at the sky, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

"The game's over. I have a certain cute redhead waiting for me..." Allen's voice was calm as he stood in the air above him. "Now, there's only one question left for you… Do you want me to finish this with my sword… or with magic?"

"…!" A shiver ran down Jellal's spine, rage boiling beneath the fear.

Allen smiled, his mantle fluttering like a white cape in the wind. "I'll let you choose."

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A/N: Allen, Aura farming mode activated. 🍷🗿

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