[Mini Story : Lamia Scale's Harvest Festival ]
No one's POV
Before the events of Tartaros, in the town of Marguerite, it was the Harvest Festival. The members of Lamia Scale decided to hold a parade. Lyon had prepared a performance with ice eagles, Jura was moving the floats forward with his stone golems, Toby was trying to do impressions while Yuka was the head of the organizing committee. As for Chelia, dressed in a blue dress with white wings on her back, she sang songs she had written herself.
Everything was going smoothly until there was a commotion in the crowd. Chelia looked down and saw Shadow pinning a man to the ground, a man wearing a green t-shirt, black pants, and with gray hair.
Shadow: This time, I've got you!
The crowd dispersed immediately as the city guards seized them both.
Chelia got off the float and found them two minutes later in the office of Marguerite's security chief.
Chelia (flinging the door open): What's going on here?!
She saw the chief sitting at his desk, with Shadow and the stranger handcuffed in front of him. Both looked angry.
Chelia: Shadow? You actually came?
Indeed, Chelia had invited him to the Harvest Festival, but of course, he had refused.
Shadow: It's a good thing I came. I caught this pervert red-handed!
???: I'm telling you, I didn't do anything wrong!
Chelia: Someone explain to me what's happening?
Security Chief: It's simple. Mr. Shadow here claims that Mr. Arnold took compromising photos of you.
Chelia: Compromising photos of me?
Shadow (angrily): He was taking pictures of your underwear.
Chelia (shocked): What?!
Arnold: I'm saying it again—I didn't take those pictures!
Shadow: Chief, I request permission to search his phone!
Arnold: Huh?? No!
Shadow (raising an eyebrow): What, you have something to hide?
Arnold (angry): No, but it's my private property! It's an invasion of privacy!
Shadow: If you were innocent, you'd be the first to hand over your phone.
Arnold: I'M INNOCENT, I DON'T NEED TO PROVE IT!
Security Chief: Enough!!! We're not wasting time on this nonsense. Search his phone and let's be done with it. Chelia, you do it.
Chelia: Me? Uh, okay.
Chelia took the phone, but it was locked.
Chelia: It needs a passcode.
Arnold (looking away): ...
Shadow kicked Arnold hard in the face, sending him crashing into the wall and causing him to start bleeding from his nose. The guards quickly restrained Shadow.
Security Chief: Please, do not worsen your situation, Shadow!
Arnold: ....9...1...7...8...
Chelia entered the code, unlocking the phone. She searched through the photos and found several compromising shots of her thighs and chest, along with other racier photos of young model girls.
Chelia (handing the phone to the chief): It's true, he did take a few inappropriate pictures of me.
The chief looked at them and showed the photos to the handcuffed men.
Security Chief: As you can see, Mr. Shadow, it's not anything too serious. He probably had trouble taking good shots with the crowd.
Chelia and Shadow: WHAT?!!
Arnold (smirking): See? I didn't do anything wrong.
Shadow (furious): Are you kidding me?! This pervert took compromising photos of my girlfriend, and you're acting like it's just bad camera angles!?
Chelia (surprised): And I'm not even the only victim!
Security Chief: Look, we'll just have him delete some of the photos. You can take off their cuffs.
The guards moved to uncuff Shadow, but he simply handed them the cuffs, showing he had already gotten free.
Arnold (smirking): Alright, I'll just delete a few photos and keep the memorable ones for myself.
Shadow grabbed the phone, dropped it to the ground, and stomped it until the screen shattered.
Chelia (shocked): Shadow!
Arnold (horrified): MY PHONE!!!!
Shadow kept smashing the phone until it was completely destroyed. The guards restrained him again.
Chelia: Why did you do that?!
Security Chief: Mr. Shadow, we'll have to place you under arrest.
Arnold (angry): No, no need! I just want him to reimburse me for my phone!
Chelia: Reimburse you? That phone must have been expensive!
Shadow: How much?
Arnold: It was worth 10 million jewels! You think you can afford that?!
Shadow (taking out his own phone): Give me your bank card number.
Everyone in the room was stunned.
Arnold (shocked): Wait, what?
Shadow: I said, give me your bank card number.
Chelia: Wait, Shadow, are you really going to pay that much?!
Shadow: It's just money compared to your dignity.
Chelia blushed. Arnold gave him his card number.
Shadow (showing his phone): See? Transfer done. 10 million jewels.
He continued smashing the destroyed phone and then retrieved a memory card from it, crushing it in his hand until it melted.
Shadow (speaking to the chief): By the way, I won't report you to my superiors for threatening to arrest a G.U.N. agent.
The chief started trembling at the mention of the organization.
Security Chief (terrified): Y-you're with G.U.N.?!
Shadow (glaring): That's why you will not question my next request: Arrest that pervert.
Security Chief: Yes yes yes yes! Orders are orders! Lock him up!
Arnold: Wait WHAT???
The guards hauled Arnold away as Shadow pulled Chelia along by the arm.
Chelia: Ouch, Shadow, you're hurting me! Why did you do all that?!
Shadow (releasing her): I won't let anyone else ogle you when I'm not around — not even that blue hedgehog pervert.
Chelia (smirking): Looks like my Prince Charming has gotten possessive.
Shadow (crossing his arms): Hmph.
Chelia (smirking): Maybe he'll get a reward if he spends the night with us.
Shadow: No.
Chelia (puppy eyes): Pleaaase!
Shadow: No.
Chelia: I'll make you your favorite coffee!
Shadow: Dark chocolate?
Chelia: Extra strong made with love !
Shadow: Fine... I'll stay.
Chelia (jumping into his arms): Yay, I love you so much, Shadow!
Shadow: I love you too, but can you stop hugging me so tight? I can't breathe with your chest squishing me.
Chelia (smirking): Well, you can use them as pillows tonight.
Shadow (annoyed): I'm starting to think Sonic infected you with his perversion.
[End of Mini Story]
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Sonic's POV
I woke up in a bedroom, got up, and opened the window, admiring the beauty of the city of Marguerite. Yep, this is where we are now. I turned towards the dresser and saw Chip's bracelet. Every time I looked at it, the same memories came flooding back.
Flashback
Standing before me was Grandeeney, the Sky Dragon, inhabiting Wendy's body ever since their disappearance.
Grandeeney : I suppose this is the first time we're meeting in person, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Me (stunned): That's impossible… You're Grandeeney !
Grandeeney : Indeed, I am. I wanted to personally thank you for taking care of Wendy all this time.
Me: Uh, you know, I didn't really do anything special. I just wanted to protect the girl I love.
Grandeeney : That's exactly why I wanted to see you before I leave.
Wendy: You're leaving??
Grandeeney : I'm really sorry, my dear Wendy, but we must return to our own timeline.
Me: Before you go, I have a request.
Grandeeney : What is it?
Me: I want your blessing... for me and Wendy.
Wendy and Carla (turning bright red): W-W-WHAT?!
Grandeeney (laughing): Of course you have my blessing. Take good care of Wendy as you always have.
Me (tearing up): Thank you so much, mother-in-law!
Carla: Did he just call her mother-in-law?!
Grandeeney began ascending into the sky with the other dragons.
Wendy (crying): Grandeeney, please don't leave!
Grandeeney : I love you, Wendy. Never forget that!
They all vanished. From a distance, I could see Natsu crying too, mourning his dragon father.
Me: So... back to the guild?
Wendy: Um, about the guild…
Me: Hm?
A few days later, we were gathered in front of Master Makarov. The sky was gray, the mood heavy. Everyone stared at him, standing solemnly atop rubble.
Makarov (trembling voice): Fairy Tail... has always been a family. A home for those rejected by the world...
He closed his eyes briefly.
Makarov: But today... this is where our story ends.
Everyone exchanged shocked looks; some gasped.
Makarov (raising his hand gently): I, Makarov Dreyar, as master of this guild... officially declare the dissolution of Fairy Tail.
A heavy silence fell. Lucy stepped back, eyes filled with tears. I clenched my fists, trembling with anger and confusion.
Gray (stunned): What does this mean, Master?!
Erza (broken voice): No... it's impossible...
Makarov (gazing fondly at everyone): It's to protect you. My role isn't to bind you to a name... but to give you the strength to move forward... even alone.
He turned his back to us and walked away, saying no more.
Me (shouting): Wait! You can't... just do this to us!
But Makarov never looked back. The wind blew, carrying away the torn Fairy Tail banner...
An hour later, I was sitting in front of Fairy Hills' entrance while Wendy and Carla gathered their things. I was curled up like a ball.
Wendy (opening the door): Sonic? Didn't you pack your stuff?
Me (still curled up): No.
Wendy (lifting me up and stroking my quills): I know it's hard, but we have to leave.
Me: We made so many good memories here— you, me, Carla, Chip...
I returned to my human form and looked at Chip's bracelet still wrapped around my wrist.
Wendy: I'm sure Chip would understand.
Me: He'd be sad... I'd have to bribe him with ice cream.
Wendy kissed me on the cheek.
Wendy: Feeling better?
Me (smiling): Much better!
Wendy: Perfect! Now go get your stuff!
Me: Already done!
Wendy: Huh?
She saw that I had already put two blue suitcases outside.
Me: Come on, hurry up! Our hosts are waiting!
Carla (carrying their suitcases): Our hosts?
I opened a portal ring showing the entrance of Lamia Scale where Chelia and Lyon were waiting.
Lyon: Ah, there you are!
Chelia (excited): Wendy!!!
Wendy (surprised): Chelia? Lyon? What are you doing here?
Me: Guess what— we're joining Lamia Scale!
Carla: Already?!
Me: You don't want to?
Wendy: It's not that... it's just...
Carla: It's too sudden!
Me: Yeah, Wendy said the same thing during our first time in bed.
Carla, Lyon, Chelia: WHAT?!
Me (throwing Wendy and Carla through the portal): Hop in! No arguing!
End of Flashback
Today marks three months since we joined Lamia Scale. We're living in the same apartment as Chelia, though of course, they have their rooms and I have mine— sadly.
I grabbed Chip's bracelet and headed out to prepare breakfast. I went downstairs and found Chelia alone about to eat a bowl of cereal.
Me: Morning!
Chelia: Oh, good morning! Sleep well?
Me: Yep. Where are the girls?
Chelia: They left early. Carla thinks she can master her shapeshifting spell.
Me: She's still obsessed with that? She really wants to look like Lily in battle form that badly?
Chelia: I don't know, but if it makes her magic stronger, that's good enough.
Me: Meh.
I put on my shoes and headed for the door.
Chelia: Hm? You're not eating?
Me: I already finished eating.
She looked in front of her and saw her cereal bowl was empty.
Chelia (pouting): I was going to eat that with love...
I sprinted to the guild, arriving in just two minutes. I burst in.
Me: Morning, everyone!
Lyon: Oh, hey, Sonic!
Yuka: Are you always going to burst in like that?
Toby (shouting): STOP BURSTING IN LIKE THAT!
Yuka: Toby, calm down!
Me: Still as grumpy as ever, huh.
Master Ooba: Hope you're ready for some missions today, or I'll make you spin !
Me: Don't worry, Master! I'm super pumped!
The guild hall buzzed with chatter, laughter, and the clinking of mugs. I walked through the tables, observing the members chatting...
When suddenly, my gaze locked.

A young woman, back turned, talking with Jura. Long white hair, white blouse with a red skirt and a black tie with a cat motif. Feline grace and royal presence.
Sonic (to himself, whispering): Wow... Who is this queen fallen from heaven? Lamia Scale's hiding some treasures, huh?
The young woman turned around slowly. I finally met her amber gaze. I immediately smiled, snapped my fingers, and approached confidently.
Me: Excuse me, celestial beauty, are you new here? Because I'm used to spotting unforgettable faces... and clearly, I missed a chapter.
Carla (raising an eyebrow, arms crossed): Seriously? Is that how you talk to ladies?
Sonic (surprised, then squinting): Wait a minute... That voice... Is it... Carla?!
She nodded slowly, a sly little smile on her lips.
Me: Wait, wait, wait… The Carla I know? My little furball who used to throw me bored looks?! Did you transform into a goddess while my back was turned or what?!
Carla: As you can see, I managed to master transformation magic. But apparently, you still master the art of talking nonsense with style.
Sonic (charming laugh): I call it "supersonic rizz," princess. And trust me, I haven't even unleashed my best move yet.
I grabbed a chair, sat on it backwards, and looked at her with a sincere smile.
Me: Okay, now that I've recovered from the shock... Mind giving me a few minutes? Not to hit on you, I promise... well, maybe a little. But mostly to get to know the "legendary" version of Carla.
Carla hesitated for a second, then sat down across from me, slightly amused but flattered.
Carla: Alright, but if you throw another meteor or shooting star metaphor at me, I'll launch you into the back wall.
Me (mischievous smile): Deal. I'll save the rest for our first date.
Jura (amused, watching the conversation): Well, Sonic, at this point, one could wonder if Wendy is really the only one in your heart.
Me (mocking smile): Of course, Wendy is the only one in my heart... but I wouldn't mind making a little space for Carla too.
Carla looked away, blushing.
Me: So, is your magic stronger now?
Carla: Yes, along with my prediction abilities.
Me: Perfect! Then tell me, how many kids will Wendy have?
She smacked me on the head — her strength had clearly improved.
Carla: I don't predict on command!
Wendy joined us.
Wendy: Oh, you're here Sonic? Did you see? Carla succeeded in her transformation!
Me: It's really amazing, Wendy. She's even cuter than usual.
Carla (red-cheeked): STOP SAYING THAT!
We all laughed at her embarrassment.
Me: Well, we should put her new skills to good use. How about we go on a mission?
Wendy: Good idea! I'll go get Chelia.
Lyon: Oh sorry, Wendy, but Chelia left on a mission with Sherry.
Me: Really?
Lyon: Yeah, you have to understand — Sherry's leaving soon, so she's making the most of the time with her cousin.
Me: Fair enough. (grabbing a bunch of mission sheets) So, what do we have?
I flipped through the requests, tossing aside the useless ones until I found one that caught my attention.
Me: This one's perfect!
Carla (taking the sheet): So, we have to... recover a lost artifact in the Village of Cherry Blossoms.
Wendy and Me: The Village of Cherry Blossoms?
Jura: It's a village up north. They say the cherry trees bloom every single day without stopping.
Me: Even in autumn?
Jura: The colors change during the seasons. I just know they turn white in winter.
Wendy: Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!
Master Ooba: And who's going to clean up this mess?
I noticed the papers I had thrown on the floor and picked them up in two seconds before leaving the room.
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Carla's POV
After Sonic opened a portal, we arrived in a city surrounded by cherry trees.
Sonic: So this is the Village of Cherry Blossoms.
Wendy (in awe): This place is beautiful!
Sonic: How about we take a picture?
Sonic set up the camera and stood between Wendy and me, placing his hands on our shoulders. I felt a shiver run through my body. After the flash, I stepped two meters away from them.
Wendy: Are you okay?
Me: Yeah, don't worry!
What just happened? Something feels wrong...
Wendy (giggling): Carla, look!
She showed me Sonic's head — petals were stuck all over his quills. He had turned from blue to pink from how many there were.
Sonic: What's so funny?
We both burst out laughing at the sight.
Sonic (shaking his head): Haha, very funny. You could have at least warned me instead of laughing at me.
Wendy: Sorry, it was too tempting. Well, shall we go?
We arrived at the Village of Cherry Blossoms, a magical place nestled in a bright valley. All around us, blooming cherry trees stretched out their branches heavy with pink petals that floated through the air like a light rain. The houses, built of pale wood with curved rooftops, seemed to merge with the surrounding nature. Small paved paths wound between the trees, and the gentle murmur of a stream filled the village with soothing sounds. The atmosphere was peaceful, touched by subtle magic.
Guided by one of the locals, we headed to the village chief's courtyard, an open area surrounded by massive cherry trees in full bloom. At the center, a large white wooden pavilion offered shade and comfort. The village chief — a charismatic man with blue eyes, white hair, and wearing a white kimono trimmed with black — greeted us warmly.
???: You must be the wizards who accepted the mission I sent. Which guild are you from?
Wendy: Hello, we're wizards from Lamia Scale. I'm Wendy, and these are Sonic and Carla.
He looked at each of us, but his gaze froze when he saw me. I felt a sudden, intense admiration in his eyes. Sonic stepped in front of me, arms crossed, blocking his view.
Sonic (annoyed): And you are?
???: Oh, yes, my apologies. My name is Ethan, I'm the chief of this village. Please, follow me to my estate so we can discuss further.
We followed him to his estate, where he had us sit in a cozy space with a table in the middle and a terrace overlooking several cherry trees.
Wendy: According to the mission, you want us to find an artifact. Could you give us more information about it?
Ethan: Of course. It's an ancient treasure that belonged to our ancestors for millennia. It controlled the blooming of the cherry trees and allowed our village to thrive: it's called the Seed of the Cherry Tree.
All of us: The Seed of the Cherry Tree?
Ethan (pointing to a vase decorated with golden cherry blossom motifs): Yes, it's a very large golden seed. If we planted it in this vase, we could have saved the other cherry blossom villages.
Sonic: There are other cherry blossom villages?
Ethan: There were — but they're gone now because the flowers withered after the seed disappeared. We're the last remaining village.
Wendy: That's awful!
Ethan: The seed was stolen and sealed inside a lost cave by an ancient civilization from another world: the Exceeds.
Me: The Exceeds??
Ethan: You know them?
Carla: I am one.
Ethan: Well, that's amazing! You'll be a huge help.
He took both my hands and looked at me. I started to blush despite myself because his handsome face was very close.
Ethan: If we find the cave, you'll be able to open it — the portal only responds to an Exceed's pawprint.
Me (embarrassed): Uh... I think so...
Sonic, giving him a dark glare, coughed loudly, making Ethan let go of my hands, laughing and scratching the back of his neck.
Wendy: But why would the Exceeds do that?
Ethan: That, I don't know. But I do know that thanks to you and this feline beauty that fell from the sky, we'll be able to solve this mystery.
Sonic (murmuring): Feline beauty fallen from the sky, huh?
Ethan: Anyway, enough talking — you must be hungry.
He clapped his hands, and suddenly waitresses in kimonos arrived with food. Several traditional Japanese dishes were served. I started helping myself to some sushi. I wanted to get some sauce, but it was a little too far. I ended up touching Ethan's hand, who was also reaching for it.
Ethan: Oh, wait, let me serve you. A princess like you deserves to be pampered.
Sonic choked on his rice, and Wendy patted his back to help.
Wendy: Are you okay?
Sonic: Yeah, sorry, I ate the rice a bit too quickly.
He kept shooting death glares at Ethan without him noticing. Seriously, what was wrong with him today? I looked at Ethan's plate — it was filled only with raw meat.
Me: Mr. Ethan, why are you eating only raw meat?
He put his hand on his chin and leaned closer to me, making me shiver again like this morning.
Ethan (with a seductive smile): No need for formalities, you can just call me Ethan.
Me (blushing furiously): Uh, okay... Ethan...
Sonic spilled water all over the table.
Wendy: Sonic, what's going on??
Sonic (sarcastically): Oh, sorry, I accidentally spilled my glass of water.
Me (angry): Can't you be more careful? We're the guests, you know!
Ethan (grabbing a towel and cleaning the table): Don't worry, it happens to everyone. Though I must say, I feel luckier since I met this angel.
I felt a strange aura swirl around Sonic for two seconds before disappearing. Don't tell me... he's jealous?
Me: Anyway, why do you only eat raw meat?
Ethan: Oh right, I forgot to explain that detail.
He stood up, and suddenly a white light blinded us. When it cleared, we saw a white tiger with black stripes, wrapped loosely in a white kimono.

Me, Sonic, and Wendy: You're a tiger???
Ethan: That's right! I'm Ethan, the Tiger of the Cherry Blossoms!
Sonic: The Tiger of the Cherry Blossoms?
Ethan: Our people can transform into humans. Only the most dominant becomes the village chief.
Me (surprised): So you're all tigers??
Ethan: Exactly!
Wendy: Wow, that's amazing!
Ethan returned to his human form, and we continued eating while he explained the village's hierarchy. Later, he took us to another estate where we would spend the night.
Wendy (amazed): The room is huge!
Sonic: Uh, there's only one bed.
Ethan: Of course. You'll sleep with your girlfriend while I'll sleep with Carla to, let's say... get to know her better.
I blushed fiercely at the thought of what could happen there. Suddenly Sonic grabbed me, pressing my face against his chest.
Sonic (angrily): No way! She's sleeping with us!
I felt his muscles... and his heart beating faster.
Ethan (bursting out laughing): Haha, don't worry, I was just teasing you. Hurry up and drop off your stuff — I'll take you to the hot springs to relax before bed.
He left the room. I was still in Sonic's arms, and it comforted me so much I let out a small purr.
Sonic (releasing me with a teasing smile): Was that a purr I just heard?
Me (embarrassed): Huh? I-I don't know what you're talking about!
Wendy: Aww, that was adorable!
Me: No, it wasn't!
I turned back into my cat form, and we all went to bathe — in separate baths, of course (even though I wouldn't have minded if Sonic had been there... wait, what am I thinking?!). After our bath, we put on our pajamas, and I remembered I had to sleep with Sonic and Wendy in the same bed.
Me (arms crossed, frowning): No way I'm sleeping stuck to you two!
Sonic, lying lazily on the bed, smiled confidently. His eyes glinted mischievously.
He sat up slowly, arms behind his head, looking relaxed.
Sonic (softly): Come on, Carla... It's not like we're asking you to do an S-rank mission. It's just sleeping.
Carla averted her eyes, slightly troubled.
Wendy struggled not to burst out laughing.
Sonic (continuing, his voice lowering, more charming than ever): With me by your side, you'll have the best night of your life... in terms of comfort, obviously.
He winked mischievously, making me blush. I tried to resist — I wanted to say no, I had to say no.
But faced with his natural charm, my heart wavered a little.
Me (sighing, sitting up, grumbling): T-tch... Fine. But if you move too much, I'll smother you with a pillow!
Sonic burst out laughing triumphantly, while Wendy slid under the covers, all happy.
We turned off the lights. Not even five minutes later, I heard Wendy and Sonic groaning.
I was on the left, Sonic in the middle, and Wendy on the right.
I had my back turned, but I couldn't help but hear their whispering.
Wendy (whispering): KYA! Sonic, that's unfair!
Sonic (whispering): What? I'm allowed to take the advantage, aren't I?
Their moans were getting on my nerves. Two minutes later, I lifted the covers and turned on the light.
Me (angry): WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS HOUR?!
I saw UNO cards between them, each holding a hand of cards.
Sonic: We're playing UNO.
Me: Huh???
Wendy (smirking): What were you thinking?
Me (embarrassed): N-nothing at all!
Sonic (smirking): If you want, you can join us — we'll play a different kind of UNO.
Me: Definitely not!
I lay back down and covered myself while Sonic and Wendy laughed.
The next morning, after breakfast, Ethan gave me and Wendy shrine maiden outfits.
We went to change and then presented ourselves to the boys.

Wendy (shyly): So... what do you think?
Sonic: I feel like I want to be possessed by a demon so you can purify me.
Wendy blushed even harder. I came out too, wearing the same outfit.

Me (adjusting my outfit): Do you think it suits me?
Sonic: Oh no, my eyes!
Wendy: What's wrong??
Sonic: Sorry, we're supposed to be blinded when we see an angel fall from the sky.
I blushed again despite myself. Sonic, always flirting...
Ethan (happily): Good, now that you've changed, let's start the investigation.
Sonic and Wendy, you'll explore the town while Carla and I stay here to examine the scrolls.
Sonic: No.
Ethan: No?
Sonic: Why does Carla have to stay with you instead of me or Wendy?
Ethan: Well, because she knows the Exceeds better and can decipher the scrolls.
Sonic: Then we could stay and help search too.
Ethan: But if you start exploring now, we'll be able to move faster.
Sonic was about to argue again, but I intervened.
Carla (angrily): Enough! I don't know what's gotten into you two, but stop fighting. Sonic, Wendy, I'm staying here for research.
Manage without me for today.
Sonic and Wendy looked shocked for a moment but calmed down.
Sonic (blankly): Come on, Wendy. Let's go.
He turned around, and Wendy followed, looking a little worried.
Me (sighing): Did I do the right thing?
Ethan: Of course. They'll understand.
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No one's POV
Two days after their arrival, Sonic seemed distant.
Carla spent more time with Ethan discussing Exceeds and Cherry Blossom Tigers.
Sonic and Wendy were the only ones exploring.
At one point, Wendy couldn't help but bring up the subject.
Wendy: Sonic... Are you okay? You've been acting strange lately.
Sonic (hesitant): It's nothing... It's just...
Wendy (looking him in the eyes): Are you sure? (placing her hands on his cheeks) Sonic, I'm going to ask you one question, and I want an honest answer.
Sonic: ...Okay.
Wendy: Do you love Carla?
Sonic: Huh?
Wendy: Answer me honestly!
Sonic: I... I... I love her...
Wendy (relieved): Took you long enough!
Sonic (surprised): You're... you're not mad?
Wendy: Why would I be? I always knew Carla and I shared your heart. I was already used to it.
And honestly, I noticed the tension between you two back at Fairy Tail.
Sonic: But... what if she doesn't love me back?
Wendy: With your charm, your flirting skills, and your obvious affection for her, it's clear she loves you too!
She's just... being Carla.
Sonic lowered his head, unable to reply. After a short silence, he kissed Wendy and then sprinted toward the Chief's estate.
When he arrived, he found Carla and Ethan... but the scene he saw broke his heart: Carla and Ethan were kissing.
Sonic froze, unable to look away.
Then, without a word, he clenched his fists, swallowed his tears, and turned away, walking off with a heavy heart.
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[Mini Story : Chip's Memories]
No one's POV
A few days before Fairy Tail disbanded, Sonic was still grieving the loss of Chip.
He was sitting in their attic room, staring at his camera.
Erza and Wendy found him, sat beside him, and hugged him.
Wendy: It'll be okay!
Erza: That's always how it is when you lose someone dear. But it will pass with time.
Sonic accidentally pressed a button on the camera, making several pictures pop out — photos that Chip had taken.
He saw photos of him and Chip in Edolas, another while fighting Metal Sonic, another with Wendy and Carla facing Chaos...
He started crying as he looked at them.
Sonic (crying): Chip... I miss you so much, my friend...
He looked at more photos — from Tropical Resort, during the Grand Magic Games, the Eclipse Gate, and even during the world travels to stop Gaia.
Wendy stroked Sonic's quills to comfort him, while Erza picked up the fallen photos.
Erza (holding the camera): What's this button for?
Sonic: ERZA NO!
She pressed it — and more pictures came out — but they were... lewd.
Photos of Sonic and Chip sneaking pictures of the girls' underwear and bath scenes.
A dark aura surrounded Erza, making Sonic shiver in fear.
Erza (angrily): I think you're going to join Chip six feet under too.
Sonic: Uh, it's really not what it looks like!
Sonic dodged a knife Erza threw and tried to flee like a worm — but Erza tackled and tied him up in under a minute.
Erza: Good, I was hungry anyway.
I'll ask Mirajane to cook us a nice breakfast.
Sonic (terrified): Um, I don't think she'll agree...
Erza (showing a lewd photo of Mirajane Sonic had taken): Don't worry. Once she sees this, she'll cook with pleasure.
Erza noticed something dripping on her head — she looked up and saw a photo of herself soaked in white liquid hanging from the ceiling.
Once she realized what it was, she gave Sonic the deadliest glare.
Erza: Forget breakfast — we'll eat you on the spot!
Wendy: WHAT?!
She grabbed a giant sword and tried to split Sonic in half!
Sonic managed to hop away like a caterpillar.
Wendy (scared): E-Erza, maybe that's too much...
Erza handed Wendy a photo — it showed Sonic fondling Lucy's chest in her sleep.
Wendy (blank expression): Cut him into pieces!
Sonic (shocked): WHAT???
Erza tried to slash him, but he managed to stand up and hop away, dodging her blades from a distance!
[End of the Mini Story]