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A/N: 

Fairy Tail was one of the first long series I actual watched when I first understood what Anime was. I had unknowingly watched a few when I was younger.

Don't anyone start a fight or make a fuss but Graylu was also one of my first main ships that I made as a teen. I always knew they wouldn't be end game and I do LOVE their bond and friendship. But I could also picture a future where they ended up happy with one another, later on in their years. I felt like they'd be close to retirement when they finally settle down and accept the feelings they held. 

I haven't actual watched the final season. 

I've heard that it's got a final ending to the whole storyline and I just can't bring myself to end a childhood series with a set ending. I like to think that they'd carry on being with the guild, going on adventures and a promised over their storyline not finishing just yet.  

Like when an anime finishes with the hint of retirement but doesn't show them settled down and leaves us feeling as if they've still got some story left to finish in their lives. 

I've a bit of a sap, I know.

So, don't expect anything linked with the new season and PLEASE, NO SPOILERS!

I've heard enough spoilers that I've refused to even watch the final season due to not wanting it to have a set ending. 

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Prompt: Christmas Escape/Christmas Dance in the snow.

https://youtu.be/rtrXxgtYGUw

Gray took notice over Lucy looking a little lonely and trapped in the guild. His eyes always seemed to find her in a room packed with people. He's known that she's always gained his full attention but hasn't dared to speak over it out loud. 

He wasn't sure if she held any feelings for Natsu, didn't want to be a bad friend to someone he did indeed respect. He also didn't want to risk losing her by speaking over feelings she might not share. 

He'd rather stay silent, dream over what could have been than lose her forever. 

Instead he glanced around the room, taking in how everyone had grown to be festival and fill with the holiday spirt. Even Plue and Happy were off dancing to the live music, both taking care to not be stepped on or squashed by the rest dancing to the seasonal music. 

Cana, Gildarts and all having a drinking competition with Macao acting as the ref while Wakaba was passed out drunk beside his old friend. Snoring away and being ignored by everyone else. 

The Christmas tree completion was going down between Levy and Freed. Neither really winning as no rules or expectations were given beforehand. But 

A Christmas food eating competition was being done with Droy, Loke and a few other Celestial Spirits that could eat a table and a half stacked with food. Dory somehow handing his own that even Loke was starting to raise his hand in defeat. 

With poor Jet running between his two friends to cheer the pair of them on for both their competitions. Before stopping as the booze competition and grabbing a drink for a quick break before returning to being a solo cheerleader for his friends. 

Bisca and Alzack were dancing happily with their daughter, having shot a circle around them in a silent warning that anyone who crosses those bullet holes would lose a foot. Neither risking their daughter being bumped into as they left her dancing and getting rid of her sugar rush before bedtime. 

Wendy and Romeo shyly dancing near the edge of the cleared area for a dance floor. Both holding rosy cheeks and hot chocolate mustachos from chugging down their hot chocolate for courage before asking the other to dance and accepting the offer of dance. 

Elfman, Laxus, Natsu, Erza and the rest of the Celestial Spirits were all playing mistle-foe. Something that Gray himself was keeping away from after noticing some of the damaged Christmas decorations that the master hasn't noticed due to being knocked out from booze already. 

Mirajane and Evergreen doing ice sculpturing, starting out as a friendly pass time during the Christmas party before turning into a rather scary competition. 

Juvia and Gajeel starting a dance off with Panther Lilly and Carla. Somehow both losing towards the flying cats and growing frustrated over such a fact making them dance even harder. 

The whole guild was filling with joy and enjoying the peace that came with Christmas eve. Knowing most will either be spending the next day with love ones or their team so no one gets left alone on Christmas. 

Leaving Gray to take one more glance towards the young women he'd be spending Christmas with tomorrow. Knowing he needed to help bring a smile to her lips as tonight was meant to be magical for all and enjoyed. Not left hiding in a corner and looking as if they had no one in the world to think over them on Christmas. 

Slipping through the crowd and dodging a few attacks aimed for others or thrown empty mugs and the few splinters of ice. Smiling at those sharing a cheerful laugh and singing out of tune to whatever song was being played by the band tonight. 

Patting Plus's head as he wiggled past before finally reaching his intended with an candy cane held in hand as a peace offering to enter her bubble. 

The amused and pretty smile he gained for the peace offering made whatever punch he'd be dealt with once Natsu notices someone stole a couple of his candy canes from his seat. 

Smiling as he slipped his fingers into the front pockets of his jeans. Just noticing he had lost his coat somewhere since leaving his own spot and reaching her. Silently thankful that he was still wearing his long sleeve shirt and jeans. 

"Not joining in the ice sculpturing?" Lucy asked with a playful tone, looking over his shoulder to where the competition was held. A poor guild member looking ready to pass out from fear alone over the two women hacking at the ice with murderous rage while trying to outdo the other. 

Both grimacing as the head of the current ice animal is sliced off and sent flying in a random direction. Whacking into another member and sending them crashing down to the dance ground with a clear hang over headache in the morning. 

"I feel they'd turn their blades to my own hands if I joined them" Gray winced back as he knew the two would demand him to create more ice and start slicing at his hands before he could form anymore ice for them. 

Lucy gave a bubbly laugh as she gave an agreeing nod, overly surprised over such a fear as it seemed rather likely. Both of them knowing the two ladies well enough by now. 

A content silence filled over them once as the music changes into a quicker beat that gained a few more to join the dance floor and those finally growing worn out by the party start heading home to sleep for the night. 

Gray nodded his head, hinting towards the main doors and found himself soon escorting Lucy outside. Both knowing that now the reasonable members were leaving for the night, the real damaged and crazy will awaken inside. 

Escaping before they turn into witnesses were their best bet of a good Christmas day the next morning. Even if they might have to help bail out a couple of team members they've left behind at the guild. 

Gray just listened as Lucy started chattering away over anything and everything. Smiling fondly at her excitement and passion to her stories she happily told. Nodding and smiling whenever she turned to check he was still interested in hearing more. 

Dodging a few teasing slaps whenever he made a joke or comment over certain bits to her conversation or story telling. Chuckling as she grew flustered at a couple points or compliments he made. 

Slowing down as he took notice over her coming to a stop to listen to a street musician. The women was playing a slow but beautiful song, her eyes closed as she played and seemed to pour as much sweet emotions into the tune as possible. 

Gray took the risk, stepping forward and clearing his throat as he offers his hand to the women he's fallen in love with for some time now. 

Holding his breath so much that when he finally breathed after her hand landed in his, the cold had left his breath turning into a white cloud. Gaining himself a cute giggly from the women before him. 

He just gave a shy smile before pulling her close and gently swirling them along the area close to the street musician. Refusing to let his excitement get the better of himself over having her so close and focusing on making a magical memory with her. 

Both growing startled as something cold and wet touched their only bits of flesh that weren't buried in winter clothing. Glancing up as snow slowly started to dance above them as it falls from above. 

Staring up in awe before he started moving once more, letting her grow close and smiling down at her when she rests her head to his chest, mentioning she was just trying to steal his body heat as the snow carried on swirling down around them. 

Their footsteps clearing the areas they stepped into with the tune. Silently thanking the street musician who carried on playing even during the freezing weather change. 

Letting them both stay hidden away in their private and special bubble. The guild's party left forgotten behind them and warm smiles and soft glances shared between them. 

The song finally growing an end, leaving them to meet with the others gaze and seeing nothing but love and admiration for the other. Seeing the other imperfectly perfect. 

He never believed in Christmas miracles before but he knew he'd start believing them as he shares a kiss with the women held lovingly in his arms. 

A promise of a second kiss once they got on a new years date. 

Grinning as he arrives at her place on Christmas day, having returned from collecting Natsu and Happy. Erza having been dropped off by someone else in the guild for them. Plue happily held in Lucy's arms as the pair had waited for his return. 

His eyes fondly staring at the ice rose he had created for her, a gift he'd be able to keep from melting as long as he stays apart of her life. 

And he hopes to stay joined to her life for as long as fate allows him to be.