Chapter Thirty-Two: Lady Taylor Blackwood!

{I apologize for the 4 year wait. Here's the chapter before the 7 year Time Skip everyone! Thank you for those who have waited!}

A fast song begins as the singer harmonizes while Taylor and Hibiki as shown standing back to back with smiles on their faces. "Let's go out! Open my mind! Let's go sweet dream other side!" The two are spun around and Taylor is shown winking as she stood dressed as a guy as scenes of her dressed as a girl are shown like a ghost beside her. "Now that I've opened my eyes this world can't hold me down!" Light Flashes and Hibiki is shown smiling while scenes of him hugging Taylor from behind are shown behind like a ghost beside him. "This beat like a rusted key it fades to silence in my mind." Taylor and Hibiki look over their shoulders at each other and Hibiki turns and hugs Taylor as she smiled. "Guess there's no turning back time... no going back now!" Taylor is shown as a little girl as Katrina was forced to turn her back on Taylor. "Broken Days... are over... forever! Hey baby why? They always... have followed me out though! I want to cry!" When Taylor reaches out her hand grabs Hibiki's and the two run as adults hand in hand towards the Blackwood Estate. "My fear has been relentlessly beating the fight within me from my fate I won't run away, no way! Cause I'm not alone!" Taylor turns and gets tackled by her four siblings. "Baby, if your by my side it doesn't matter what happens next!" Hibiki joins in on the tackling as Taylor ends up falling over. "My dreams could turn to grey! They could fade away!" Light Flashes and Jayden and Kyle are shown back to back before they are revealed on at a time with their names beside them. "Let me be the one to share the tears in your eyes!" Light Flashes and Olivia is shown back to back with Eve as she blushed at him. Lillie ends up tackling Olivia and she ends up falling back and Eve grabs both of them. "Baby I... Pray and I believe! We'll tear apart the darkness in your icy dreams completely!" Light Flashes and Kristoff is shown hugging Katrina as they smiled together. The singer harmonizes as light flashes and Ren and Sherry are shown blushing at one another even though they were looking away from one another. "My broken wings were resting inside the spring when suddenly, you jumped in sending a wave much to my disbelief!" The seven year time skip is shown and Taylor is shown wearing a dress while little minis of Taylor and Hibiki looked to be dancing while Hibiki held Taylor from behind. "This dull world is getting to me with its mundane anxiety! These things will always exist for you to brush off!" Taylor and Hibiki are shown kissing as they hugged. "Look up at the night sky and you'll find! Baby for you... a reason to keep your head held high!" At the seven year time skip, Olivia is shown as an adult as she is flirting with Eve. "I'm here for you! So pack away those nagging thoughts and shove them in your suitcase.!" Fifteen year old Lillie is shown giggling as she holds up a peace sign. "Now catch your breath and take a step to clear this hate in your heart!" Jayden and Kyle are shown as twenty one year olds as they had the Blue Pegasus crests on their arms, one on the left (Kyle) and one on the right (Jayden). "Listen to the storm and all the falling raindrops. You'll hear a song whenever you are sad! Know that I've got your back!" Hibiki and Taylor's wedding is shown as they both looked a little older and Ichiya and Master Bob were both crying. "I'll only be a call away to shield the darkness! Baby so please always believe because inside your eyes I see a miracle is shining!" Light Flashes and Taylor and Hibiki are shown back to back as Taylor looked to be holding up her shield while Hibiki had his archive magic activated.

[A Few Weeks Later]

For the last several weeks, Hibiki, Taylor, Eve and Ren had been establishing an agreement with the town to have Panthrosia as the official rest location for Blue Pegasus. The Blackwood family were ecstatic to host the family who had taken Taylor in. But it wasn't finalized until Master Bob could come by and sit down with Kristoff and Katarina. He wasn't able to make the trip immediately, however, he had to arrange for someone to look after the guild in his absence.

"Taylor! Hibiki!" Eve yells running into the room. Taylor looked up as she was sitting talking with her mother and sister. Hibiki was sitting beside Taylor holding her hand.

"What's up, Eve?" Hibiki asks.

"We've got trouble." Eve states.

"Trouble?" Taylor asks.

"Master Bob's arrived by train." Eve says.

"That's not trouble, we knew he was coming and he knows I'm a female." Taylor replies.

"Master Ichiya came with him. Ren's delaying them. I ran here to warn you." Eve states.

"Okay?" Taylor responds.

"Taylor, you're wearing a dress." Hibiki states. Taylor gasps and she jumps up.

"I need to change!" Taylor exclaims, "Be right back!" Taylor runs upstairs to her room to change. Katrina giggles as it was so nice to have such lively children in the house.

"Olivia, be a dear and tell your father we're about to have visitors." Katrina says.

"Yes, Mom." Olivia responds and heads to Kristoff's office. Taylor switches into some male clothes and she sighs as she comes down the stairs when there's a knock at the door.

"Nice timing." Hibiki says.

"I'm exhausted." Taylor breathes out.

"They're here." Kyle calls out.

"Master Bob!" Taylor exclaims as Master Bob steps inside with Master Ichiya.

"Taylor, Hibiki, Ren, Eve, it's good to see you, the guild all misses you tremendously." Master Bob announces.

"Master Ichiya, you came with..." Taylor states.

"I'd heard that you were needing aid from your allies, so I came to provide aid. What is that lovely scent?!" Ichiya exclaims.

"Flirt with my mother or sisters and I'm beat you in the head like I do Hibiki, Ren and Eve." Taylor threatens before she turns and motions to her mother approaching, "Master Bob, this is my mother, Katrina..."

"So you are the one responsible for leaving a poor defenseless child out in the cold!" Master Bob scolds.

"Master Bob, I explained already, she didn't want to leave me. She hoped someone would take me in before I got so bad..." Taylor states, "And you did take me in."

"I know I can't change what has been done, but it broke my heart having to let Taylor go." Katrina says, "I hope you will forgive me and I want to thank you from the deepest part of my heart for taking care of Taylor." Katrina touches her chest and Master Bob takes her hand as he begins crying.

"Taylor and the others told me all that you had to endure back then and it breaks my heart!" Master Bob exclaims as he begins crying. Taylor giggles as she closes her eyes.

"And there he goes from scolding to nurturing." Taylor whispers.

"Typical Master." Hibiki explains.

"I heard we have guests!" Kristoff's voice calls out.

"Yes, we're here for business." Master Bob exclaims.

"You must be Master Bob." Kristoff responds.

"I am." Master Bob states.

"Thank you so much for caring and raising Taylor for us." Kristoff explains.

"Absolutely!" Master Bob exclaims.

"Now then, shall we sit outside for tea? It's too much of a beautiful day to sit inside." Katrina says.

"Of course, we can talk business over tea." Kristoff states.

"You know, after getting to know my stepfather his personality isn't much different from Master Bob's." Taylor states.

"And he doesn't have to wear a purple tank top." Eve mutters.

"What lovely parfum your mother has." Ichiya exclaims, "Do I detect you wearing some as well?" Hibiki, Ren and Eve's eyes widen in shock, wondering exactly how Taylor would respond to cover her secret.

"My sister reapplied some earlier when she heard Eve would be returning." Taylor explains, "I got caught in the mist."

'Good cover.' Hibiki, Eve and Ren's thoughts say.

"Sister you say?" Ichiya states.

"Yes, I have two. And if you flirt with either of them, I'll sick Erza on you." Taylor states and Ichiya freaks out.

"Not my honey. How she tortures me so!" He cries out.

After tea and snacks, Master Bob explains he has to get back to the guild. Ren, Eve and Master Ichiya return with them. Hibiki explains he's going to stay to keep Taylor company while she gets to know her family for a little while longer. Taylor and Hibiki see the group to the station.

"Hibiki, guys, can I have a few moments with Master Bob?" Taylor asks.

"Yeah, of course." Hibiki replies and he walks away while the others climb onto the train.

"What is it, dear?" Master Bob asks.

"Effective immediately I'd like to inform you that I'm leaving the guild." Taylor says, "My life has become complicated. I'm worried that if I return to the guild I won't be able to see my family as often and I'd like to train my brothers to use magic, since they've asked and I–"

"I refuse." Master Bob replies and Taylor looks up at Master Bob in shock, "Taylor, Blue Pegasus is your family just as much as your actual family. I may have taken you in when you were an orphan but you mean far too much to me, to Hibiki and everyone else in the guild. We are your family just as much as the Blackwood. I meant what I said, you will always have a family in Blue Pegasus. You are our Secret Princess, our Dark Pegasus. Your family just offered to host Blue Pegasus here in Panthrosia, Taylor. They are non-magical members of Blue Pegasus."

"My life is just so complicated, Master." Taylor continues.

"And Blue Pegasus will still be there for you when it stops being complicated. You are one of my beloved children, Taylor." Master Bob explains and Taylor's eyes fill with tears.

"You've been a parent to me longer. I just don't want to let you down, Master!" Taylor cries hugging Master Bob.

"You can never let me down. None of you can ever truly let me down. And by wanting to spend time with your family, training your brothers, you only make me happy." Master Bob explains, "Taking what I've taught you to teach someone else, I am extremely proud of you!" Taylor sobs as she hugs Master Bob.

"When you're ready, come back, but only when you're ready." Master Bob tells her. He pats her head and then floated into the train and Hibiki walks over to her.

"Are you alright?" Hibiki asks.

"No, but I'm going to be. My adventure began here and Panthrosia and my time here in Panthrosia with you and my family has made me feel... reborn. When I'm ready I'm going to reveal to the guild I'm a female." Taylor explains.

"And when you're ready, I'll be there to support you, so will Ren and Eve. Perhaps even Master Ichiya when he stops flirting with you." Hibiki states and Taylor giggles.

[A Few Weeks Later - December 16th, 784]

Taylor comes downstairs wearing a blue corset dress with a white skirt, a shawl draped over her shoulder and above the elbow white and black gloves and her hair down. In her hair was a flower bow accessory. On her neck was a cute little choker with the Blackwood Crest on it. For shoes, Taylor had small heels on that brought her up to above Hibiki's shoulder but still in forehead kissing height. Taylor looks at Hibiki as he wears a nice outfit. He smiles at her and holds out his hand to escort her. Tonight the Blackwood Estate was holding a ball as a big reveal that Taylor had officially come home.

"Ready?" Hibiki asks.

"Absolutely." Taylor replies and she and Hibiki head into the ballroom.

https://youtu.be/ifHDrGqK1N4

{Song plays in background of Party}

"Introducing - Lady Taylor Blackwood and her fiance, Hibiki Lates!" The Butler announces and everyone turns to look. A lot of people were surprised to learn that Taylor was actually a female. Many knew of Taylor as Hibiki's best friend, one of the best wizards in Blue Pegasus. Taylor and Hibiki stand mingling together and Taylor felt like she was getting used to being herself now. Hibiki smiles as he watches her.

"Mother." Taylor says, greeting her when she and Kristoff walk over.

"You look simply radiant today, Taylor." Katrina states.

"Did you have to announce Hibiki as my fiance?" Taylor asks.

"It's true though isn't it?" Katrina asks and Taylor's cheeks flush red.

"Happy birthday, Taylor." Kristoff says. Taylor smiles at her mother and stepfather. Suddenly, there's a big flash outside the giant Estate. A bright light lit up over the mountains, in the direction of the ocean. Taylor and Hibiki turn to look with everyone else. The party grows quiet.

"What was that?" Olivia asks.

"An explosion?" Kyle asks.

"It came from the direction of the ocean." Hibiki announces.

"Something doesn't feel right." Taylor states.

"Taylor, Hibiki?" Katrina asks. Taylor turns to look at Hibiki as suddenly a bright light appears in front of them. A scroll appears with a Blue Pegasus shield.

"An emergency summons from Master!" Hibiki announces. Taylor takes it and opens it up. They rarely goes emergency summons.

"Taylor, Hibiki, you are urgently ordered back to the Guild. Master Bob senses something wrong with the air. He's receiving reports that Tenrou Island has simply vanished." A voice of one of their guild members says.

"Tenrou Island?!" Hibiki asks.

"But... Fairy Tail is there for their S Class Rank Test! Their top fighters..." Taylor states.

"What does this mean?" Katrina asks.

"We've got to return to the guild!" Taylor states.

"Sis! We'd like to go with! We want to formally join Blue Pegasus!" Kyle states.

"We want to help!" Jayden states.

"Mom? Father?" Taylor asks.

"Go. Blue Pegasus will be needed. Remind Master Bob that our house is a resting point." Kristoff responds while Katrina nods. Taylor hugs Katrina and Kristoff.

"Let's go!" Taylor states and she, Hibiki, Kyle and Jayden take off, heading for the train.

[A Few Hours Later]

Taylor, Hibiki and the twins arrive. Hibiki pushes the door open to the guild hall and they rush to the main area where everyone was gathered. Everyone wouldn't quiet down and Master Bob was trying to get more information. Taylor realized on the train that she never changed but she didn't care. She lets out a loud whistle and everyone's heads turn to look towards Taylor and Hibiki who approached Master Bob.

"Calm yourselves! Master Bob is still trying to get information as it comes in! Bombarding him with questions isn't helping! From what we've learned, Fairy Tail's Training Island - Tenrou has disappeared. Requests are going to come like crazy. There will be a panic! Without Fairy Tail's top fighters, the world will look to other guilds, especially here in Blue Pegasus for answers!" Taylor yells out as everyone's eyes were on her and Hibiki.

"Take requests as they come. We've got to step up until Fairy Tail's top fighters are found." Hibiki exclaims.

"Uh, who's that with Hibiki?" A voice asks.

"It sounds a little like Taylor." Another states.

"Taylor's standing right there... by that other boy." Another voice states.

"Uh, Taylor, when did you get a twin brother?" A guy asks Kyle and Jayden.

"Um, Taylor's over there by Hibiki." Kyle states.

"Yeah." Jayden states and points at Taylor standing with Hibiki.

"WHAT?!" Everyone asks in shock.

"I'm sorry that I lied about my gender all this time. But that's not the issue at hand at the moment. Master, is Christina Advanced ready for flight?" Taylor asks.

"Y-Yes." Master Bob states.

"Everyone, take requests as they come in, focus on helping the non-wizards cope with what happened to Fairy Tail's top fighters. Ren, Eve, Master Ichiya, get Christina Advanced started." Taylor orders, "Master, we should head to join the search." Master Bob nods and the Trimens, Taylor and Master Bob head to Christina Advanced. They head to where Tenrou Island is supposed to stand but it was nowhere to be seen.