Spike is flying back to Magnolia. He looks at the landscape below while flying. Spike feels the cool breeze in the sky and remembers the Fairy Tail festivities before going to Tenrou Island.
"Perhaps I should instate the Rainbow Blossom Cherry Party? Have the guild come back as a family for a day and resume training the following week?" Spike sighs. "I wish you were here, Rage. I could use a second opinion right now."
Spike continues to fly and notices a town nearby. He decides to stop by there to explore a bit. Spike lands in Hosenka Balsam Village. Hosenka is a spa village built in an oriental architecture style.
"Wow, a spa village. I need to remember this place for sure," Spike shoots a flare marking on the ground. He walks around and decides to take a dip in a hot tub or some sort to relax.
Many people in Hosenka Village take pictures of Spike to boast to their friends and family all around Earth Land. Spike checks in at a resort to use a hot pool for relaxation. The people working inform Spike that he'll meet some people there. Spike doesn't mind as long as they don't ask him too many questions.
Spike goes to the back and sees oriental statues and a red-water pool. He steps into the waters and feels relaxed.
"Aaaaaaah, this is what the doctor ordered," Spike floats on his back and looks at the sky. "Still, I wish I had the others here to enjoy the relaxation with."
"Do I count?" Erza said. She's wearing her black bikini bathing suit. She steps into the red-waters.
"Hi, Sis!" Spike is happy to see Erza once more. He swims up to her.
"Hey, Spike. Sorry for not answering your letters recently. I was busy with many jobs I applied for."
"So that's what happened," Spike sighs in relief. "Here, I thought you were in serious trouble or something."
"No," Erza shakes her head. "I've been rounding out many escapees with the Rune Knights. Before coming here, I did a count of the inmates that escaped and noticed someone in particular."
"Let me guess. You saw Daphne."
"Yes. How did you-" Spike interrupts Erza's question.
"Yesterday, I was with our friends and other guilds for the Crocus' Cook-Off competition. Daphne and her goons, the Green Goblins, crashed the event. They posed a serious threat due to Daphne's newest weapon. She created guns and missiles based on the remaining magic pulse particles of Face."
"WHAT?!" Erza shrieks in terror. She remembers the devastating effects that Face can do on magic.
"However, her plans went to ruin thanks to Draculos Hyberion."
"...what..?" Erza is in shock; her eyes widen as well. She's aware of the Four Gods of Ishgar. Erza is pale at the mention of Draculos Hyberion. It's a rare instance of Erza being afraid of a name.
"Draculos Hyberion happened to be a mystery judge for yesterday's event. Not even the King and Princess knew who it was. Everyone except for me was stunned."
"Wow," It's all Erza can say.
"Four judges yesterday to taste the food. Princess Hisui, Jason from Sorcerer Weekly, Chapati from the Grand Magic Games, and Draculos Hyberion."
"So, before Daphne and the Green Goblins crashed the event, how many rounds did the event last?"
"One round, Sis. Three out of the four judges got to taste my dish. They only tasted mine before those idiots came to make a name for themselves."
"Wooooow," Erza replies. Shock to hear that it lasted only one round.
"The first round was to make a cheeseburger."
"Really?" Erza sounded disappointed. She thought the first round would be a dish filled with exquisite food and not simple.
"Well, the round was based on the votes by the people, and cheeseburger was one of many people's minds. To the judges, mine was the only one completely different in presentation."
"Of course, it was," Erza imagines what Spike could have done with it.
"I made the burgers in perfection and put melted warm cheese into the bowls. The idea for having a cheeseburger is to dip the burger into the cheese bowl. Also, the idea is to have how much cheese you want cause I didn't ask how much cheese each judge would want."
"Clever," Erza is impressed with Spike's sense of direction.
"So, what have you been doing since I last saw you, Sis?"
"Before working with the Rune Knights, I helped Kagura with Mermaid Heel. It took the girls three weeks to wake up from their comatose state. I helped Kagura with many jobs and, of course, with their outdoor venue. Though, the service given was not the brightest. My cooking expertise is not on par with yours, and many people were disappointed when they saw me. When word got out of a Fairy Tail Wizard helping Mermaid Heel with the outdoor venue, the people thought it'll be Fairy Dragon."
"Oh, boy. I can only imagine the reactions from those people."
"Yea," Erza sighs a bit. "It wasn't too bad at first. Then, when Mermaid Heel fully recovered, that's when I left them to work with the Rune Knights. Gajeel and Panther Lily offered me a job, and it pays well."
"That's good. How are those two doing?"
"Gajeel and Panther Lily are well. They've been busy with other work and training."
Spike sighs in relief. "Good. Have you seen Natsu, Happy, Gray, or Juvia recently?"
"I have not, Spike. How are Wendy, Carla, and the others doing?"
"They're well, Erza. Wendy and Carla are heading to Lamia Scale for work. Lucy is enjoying her day off. The Thunder Legion is going back to their training. Mirajane, Elfman, and Lisanna are on their way to a new location to train."
"That's good. So, what are you planning to do next, Spike?" Erza wants to know where Spike stands as Master of the guild.
"Well, I'm thinking about having some of the festivities back during or right after rebuilding the guildhall. I can't help but think about the Fairy Tail Endurance Race or the Rainbow Cherry Blossom Party. It's been a while since the guild had fun together before the whole Tartaros War came into the fray."
"Sounds interesting. I'm sure everyone will oblige and come together for a day or two."
"That's for sure. Erza, I need a second opinion," Spike sighs a little. "Do you think the festivities should happen during the year of training or after rebuilding the guildhall?"
"Well, what does your heart say?"
Spike sighs. "Wait until the year is up. When everyone is together again."
"Then that's is when we'll have the Rainbow Cherry Blossom Party."
"Thanks for your opinion, Sis. It's hard to get a second one."
"It's not that hard... Oooooooooooh," Erza realizes what Spike meant. Spike is referring to Fairy Rage. He would have given Spike an immediate second opinion.
"It's alright, Sis," Spike sighs a little.
"No, it's not. You lost a piece of yourself during that war. A fragment you bonded during the time. I understand you, losing Fairy Rage, Spike. I lost my close friends as well. Simon, Rob, a couple of close friends in Rosemary Village. I know the pain all too well, Spike."
"I know..," Spike quietly says. "Sorry, it's just.., sorry."
"You have no reason to be sorry, Spike. We all feel sad at times. However, the best way to overcome the sadness of those we lost is to honor them by living each day to the fullest. They don't want to see us sad. They would want us to be happy."
"You're right, Erza. I know Fairy Rage would prefer to see me happy and get better."
"I know he would, Spike," Erza places an arm around Spike. "There's so much more you can achieve, and as your sister, I'm with you each step ahead."
"Thank you, Erza," Spike smiles.
"So, after this, want to come on a job with me?"
"Sure, Sis. I'll let Wendy and Carla know that I'm going to see the others, work, and train with them a bit."
"Sounds good. I'm sure it gives Wendy and Carla time to train and work on their accord."
"Yea. It'll give Wendy and me an excuse to do our thing before coming back together again. Though, I will write to her."
Erza chuckles a bit. "Of course, you will, Spike. Now, let's relax and enjoy the hot pool."
Spike and Erza spend a few hours relaxing at the resort. They talked, laughed, ate, and drank. During that time, Spike wrote to Wendy and Carla about seeing the others, training with them, and working with them. He'll be back for them in a while and promises Wendy that he will come.
Spike and Erza leave the Hosenka Village to meet with Gajeel and Panther Lily on their next mission.