Long Time Passed

[5 Months Later, 9 Months After Jason Was Sent To Edolas.]

(Third Person POV)

Crocus, Fiore

"Your Highness!" a soldier approached the King of Fiore who was sitting on his throne

He looked at him, "Yes?" He asked, "What's the issue?" 

The soldier knelt down, "You Highness..." He said as he looked up at him, "The Council.....they've sent word of the status...." 

The King narrowed his eyes, "And?" 

"It appears that they can no longer stall Alvarez..." He said

The King sighed and stood from the throne as Arcadios and Darton walked up to him. 

"I've feared this day would come..." He said, "We can no longer do much about it. Contact the other countries of Ishgar and inform them of the situation." 

Arcadios bowed, "Yes." He said, "At once." 

Darton took a step, "Your Highness..." He said, "What's the next move? Shall we use the 'Devices' the man gave us?" 

The King shook his head, "No." He said, "Not until Jason himself gives the alert. We need a bit more time to assess the situation. Word was that Emperor Spriggan had gone for a 'Walk' and won't return until these days." 

Darton nodded, "I understand." He said, "I'll be on standby." 

"Yes." He said, "We must be prepared." 

"War is upon us..." 

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Vistarion, Alakitashia

Inside the palace of the royal capital, several soldiers were marching around in a frantic manner. 

In a room, two Shields of Spriggan were standing next to Spriggan, who merely sat on a seat. He had a slight smile on his face. 

It had been months since he's gone on a journey. In said journey, He visited the Dragon King himself and challenged him to a battle to the death during the war he was going to start. 

"What of Dimaria's conflict?" Spriggan asked as he looked out

August took a step forward, "Resolved." He said, "She had successfully quelled the flames of rebellion and harvested the resources around 2 months ago..." 

"Good." Spriggan said, "That's good." 

Invel cleared his throat, "Yes, sire..." He started, "About the empty Shield position..." 

"What of it?" He asked

"We have yet to officially fill it...." Invel said

Spriggan shrugged, "Matters not." He said, "I spoke to Irene, she says that she plans to execute her plan now." 

August narrowed his eyes, "Your Majesty, I doubt if that'll work..." 

"I hope it does." Spriggan said, "In the meantime, Bloodman has someone as a stand-in ready. That one is quite strong." 

Invel nodded, "Yes." He said, "It is..." 

Spriggan then stood up as he looked at his shields, "Summon the rest." He said, "Have them meet here." 

August nodded, "Of course." He said, "By when?" 

"2 days." Spriggan said as he walked past them, "It is time." 

Invel nodded with a serious look on his face, "Of course." He said, "We will no fail in this mission." 

"Of course not." Spriggan said, 

"Fairy Heart will be mine." 

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Magnolia, Fiore

Inside a hotel room, Jason sat on a bed. He was looking outside the window, watching as the sun was slowly setting. 

It has been 5 months since he's been here. He had been working tirelessly to have the country ready for war, giving them a strong defense in order to protect them. 

He decided to return to Magnolia and hand-deliver the promised "gifts" to Erza and Lucy. He also wanted to see Gray's progress in his training. 

There was a lot of things to discuss with Fairy Tail too. He knew that after all this time, there was no other way out a war. 

The Council had tirelessly spent months keeping Alvarez at bays with Political threats and so far, it worked. But Jason assumed that Zeref had taken a walk and decided to return in the recent days. He knew that War will be inevitable. 

He was ready for it. 

"Jason.." He heard a voice say

He turned to see Mirajane standing by the bed. She was naked, her beautiful and pale body glistened in the fading sunlight. 

Jason smiled, "Look at you..." He said as Mira walked up to him

She sat on his lap wrapping her arms around his neck as Jason gently rubbed her meaty thighs. 

"Been a while since I've felt this smooth and silky skin, Mira..." He said

Mira blushed, "Oh Jason..." She said, "I'm sorry for that...." 

Jason chuckled, "Yea, it's fine." He said

"I just...." She sighed, "I just thought of a lot of things back then....I felt a bit guilty....using you...." 

Jason frowned, "You weren't though..." 

Mira patted his cheek, "I only wanted you for sexual pleasure, Jason...." She said, "Making you my boyfriend, simply for that, without the romantic aspect was just wrong....I shouldn't have done that. I did a lot of thinking....I do miss you...." 

Jason smiled, "Its okay..." He said gently groping her tits, "I missed you too..." 

Mira smiled, "We can continue a sexual relationship, no strings attached...." She said, "Whenever you call, I'll be there to keep you company~" 

Jason smirked, "Of course." He said, "I have no issues with that." 

Suddenly, they heard the door open. 

"Ho?" A voice said

They both looked up to see Erza standing there with a slight smirk on her face. 

"You both are here?" She said, "I hope you don't intend in having fun without me?" 

Jason smiled, "Oh, Erza..." He said as Mira sat on him, 

"You're more than welcome to join."