"I'm back!"
As Lu Chongwei's voice fell, the entire guild went silent.
The next second, cheers erupted.
"Welcome back!"
Natsu laughed and pounced on him, throwing an arm heavily over Lu Chongwei's shoulder.
Gray raised his glass as well.
"This guy finally said something decent."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Exactly what I said."
"Want to fight?"
"Bring it on!"
Natsu and Gray tossed aside their glasses at the same time and slammed their heads together.
Bang!
Before they could throw a punch, Erza was already standing behind them.
She pressed one hand onto each of their heads, smiling.
"Today is a celebration banquet."
"You wouldn't fight at a time like this, would you?"
Natsu and Gray stiffened.
"Of course not!"
"We were just bonding!"
"Good."
Erza nodded in satisfaction and released them.
Just as the two were about to step back, Gajeel suddenly crashed into them from the side.
"You're in the way! Don't block me from getting my booze!"
Bang!
All three of them crashed into the long table.
Glasses, plates, and food flew into the air.
The guild fell silent again.
The smile slowly vanished from Erza's face.
"You three..."
Natsu, Gray, and Gajeel scrambled to their feet at the same time.
"Not me!"
"Gajeel crashed into us first!"
"Fire Dragon, you dare sell me out?!"
"Shut up, all of you!"
Boom!
Three figures blasted through the guild wall and flew into the river outside.
Everyone stared blankly for a few seconds, then burst into even louder laughter.
Makarov stood atop the bar counter, watching the guild grow lively once more.
He did not stop them.
The Grand Magic Games were over.
The dragon disaster was over.
All the companions who had been lost for seven years had returned here.
Fairy Tail had also reclaimed its