My Ryokun is lying on the ground with no signs of life. I remember when my shadows healed the ground around me and immediately wrap them around Ryos' body. I combine my innate life magic with my shadow dragon magic, working frantically through my tears, to restore him to life.

"I am sorry, my Ryokun. It was me. I didn't want to think of you as a man. I was scared to get close to anyone. You were right. I need a guild. I need friends. I need you. I will smile for you Ryokun, I will smile for you. Just don't leave me again. Don't leave me now that I am ready to stop pushing you away."

I feel a hand wipe away a tear. "My Violet, Why would you think I am leaving? Don't you know that a man would never make his woman cry?"

"My Ryokun! Are you really okay?"

"I've never felt better..." He says, immediately sparring with me, flipping me on to my back. Cool shadows surround my body catching me just before I reach the ground. I'm home. "Sensei-chama."

"Ryokun," I mumble.

"Yes, my Violet?"

"I need to eat," I say. "Life magic takes a lot of energy."

"Of course." The shadows gently place me on my feet and Ryos envelopes me in a hug. "ROGUE!" Shouts Frosch. He and Seb land on top of us, joining the hug, smiling and crying. We turn to walk toward the Chinese place, and I come face to face with Gray, who is clenching his jaw.

"Gray, I..."

"Don't worry about it. Just go get your Chinese." He says and walks away.

"What is this about Violet?" Ryos asks me.

Natsu puts his arm around me. "Come on Violy, Natsu-ani will get you fed," he says, leading me away from Ryos.

Gajeel pats Ryos on the back. "Gi hi hi."

As soon as I arrive at the restaurant I am ushered to a seat and food is placed in front of me. "Thank you Warren." I say knowingly. He smiles and winks at me.

"How are you feeling Vio-neesan?" Aks Wendy.

"I'm fine, really, I was just tired and hungry. Life magic takes a lot of energy."

"Well we should go report to Master Makerov." says Erza.

"If you need to talk about things. You know I'm always here for you," adds Warren.

"I am in the dark again." Complains Ryos, and then adds, "there is one thing I would like to clear up. I really did change my name myself. Call me Rogue."

I am so starved that I finish eating in no time flat. We all head toward the guild.

"Sensei-chama. You are smiling." Rogue says and takes my hand.

We all head toward the guild. "Um, Violet look behind you." Carla says shyly, pulling on my arm. I look down at her to see a trail of life following me wherever I go.

"Whoa," says Natsu, wide-eyed, looking at the ground and back at me.

"That's a good sign." Says Warren, who hugs my shoulders and smiles at me.

I smile all the way to the guild.

When we walk through the door, I see that someone has hung a banner.
"Congratulations Violet"

Mirajane comes running over to give me a hug, and everyone is slapping backs, shaking hands, and patting heads. She guides us to Master Makarov, who is already sitting and talking to Gray.

"Gray I am sorry, I didn't know..."

"You didn't. But I should have. Erza and Warren were right. Don't worry, I'll get used to it," he says and I see his eyes dart to Juvia.

"Thank you." I say, feeling a little sad.

Rogue squeezes my hand impatiently. "I'll tell you later, Ryo-kun." I whisper to him.

Master Makarov slaps the table. "Gray has filled me in on most of what happened. I am so pleased that you got your memory back, and Rogue's as well."

"Fro thinks so too!"

"Yes, and Frosch and Seb also!" He says kindly. "I realize this has been a big day for you. This, however, was not your mission, and I would like to know what are you planning next."

"Master, I have the same powers as Anii-san, so I am wondering if he can gain control of his powers the same way I did."

He looks surprised. "Zeref doesn't have memory loss does he?"

Cool shadows sweep along the back of my neck making me shiver and blush. I try to maintain my composure.

"N-no, that's not what I mean. When I lost control of the death magic it was because I was alone and afraid. I didn't have anyone who loved me, or I was afraid of losing them. I felt like the world rejected me, so I rejected it back. I have Seb, so I wasn't as out of control as Zeref... But now I am able to control my magic by believing in my friends. I have Fairy Tail now, I have Natsu-nii and Lu-chan, Wendy, Carla, Warren-senpai, Erza and Gajeel, Gray... all of you here who greeted me back home." I say with tears in my eyes.

Rogue is sitting in his chair innocently. The shadows sweep down my arms, giving me goosebumps.

"Er... ahem, well, I suppose you children need some time to talk about everything that has happened. We'll talk about this some more tomorrow. Be here at 5:00. And Rogue, you have your own guild to report to."

Rogue nods at Master Makarov, we all stand up, and I pull him out of earshot to lecture him.

"Rogue, in front of Master! That was so embarr... "

He cuts off my words with a gentle kiss. "How are you feeling? Are you well? Tired, hungry, drained?"

"I am fine now."

"Well then, I have been very patient. I am being patient even now. Violet." He pulls something out of a hidden pocket in his cape. Mating bands.

"I need to know something. Come with me."

He whisks me through the shadows to an empty field.

"Yes." I say, as soon as we stop.

Rogue looks at me intently, rubbing my earlobe where the band will go. "Then why do you smell like another man?"

I gasp.

"Dragon Slayers mate for life. You know what happens when my wife smells like another man." He says, visibly shaking now.

"No! One of you will die."