In thanks to the Mages who helped fight the Dragons, everyone is invited to Mercurius for a dance ball
With the Hatchlings having disappeared [332] (a direct result of Natsu having destroyed the Eclipse Gate), [333] Gray sits down on the ground and breathes a sigh of relief. [334]
Lyon hears his words and tells him not to say such a thing, adding that he now knows Juvia won't come after him
Gray arrives and instantly starts an argument with Gajeel, criticizing his choice of clothing only to be criticized in turn for not wearing any. [335] During the party, Gray is approached by Juvia, who recently had a makeover and now calls herself "Juvia 2.0." As she reaches out to him confessing her love, Gray rejects the confession and walks away, leaving her to fall, stating that he is also changing and will firmly say "No" to that which he does not like. Hearing this, Juvia grows even more affectionate towards Gray, something which he states is even creepier. Hearing this, Gray starts to wonder where Natsu is. [336] Soon after, various guilds attempt to get Yukino Agria to join their ranks, among which is Fairy Tail, alongside the members of which Gray stands, proclaiming their desire. As a result, a fight breaks out amongst the guilds, during which Gray tangles with Rufus. However, the fight is stopped by Arcadios, who states that the King will arrive to greet them. Rather than the king, it is Natsu who greets them, wearing the crown and stating he is the king. While the other Mages are shocked, Gray simply shows embarrassment alongside his comrades before cracking a smile. [337]
After the party, Gray, along with Natsu, Erza, Lucy, Wendy, Happy and Carla, return back to Magnolia riding on a carriage, and Gray complains about Natsu's motion sickness. [338] Somewhere along the way, Gray notices and old woman standing and looking up at the sky, and, when she turns and smiles to him, Gray immediately asks his guild mates to stop the carriage.