I know I know, where the hell have I been.. Haha one word, MOVING. Trust me guys, moving internationally is not a fun experience. Especially when you're coming back to the U.S.
Anyways, I've thought up another quick story. This should be around 2 or 3 chapters soooo read, review, and enjoy!
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Today was the day. The long awaited annual Game Festival was being hosted by the greatest guild in all of Magnolia, Fairy tail. Locals and guild members were extremely excited for yet another gathering.
However, not all of Magnolia's inhabitants have experienced such fun and frolic before.
A young boy stood outside the gates of said establishment. His eyes were wide with curiosity and he felt firmly planted to the stone below him. The sound of laughter echoed from the doors as they opened and closed, festival goers coming and leaving.
His attention was then drawn to a nearby shadow, a bit larger than his own, looming next to his. A pretty lady with blonde hair and a pink guild stamp on her hand knelt down next to him. Her chestnut eyes crinkled as she smiled at him and asked, "Have you ever been to the game festival?"
He just stared at her, a sudden shyness taking hold of him. Somehow he managed to shake his head, signifying a no.
"Well for one thing it's tons of fun and everyone is welcome! We have an arcade area set up and there are magic games for all the mages. Everyone is free to watch the one on one games," Lucy Heartfilia continued on and on, telling him about all the board and card games, physical games, and food areas as she led him inside through the gates.
His eyes lit up in excitement and he dashed off to the fun with an encouraging push from Lucy. He stopped only to thank her before disappearing into the crowd.
Just as the busty blonde turned around, she was run into and practically crushed by none other than her partner in crime, Natsu. They were both surprised at first by the sudden contact but snapped out of their reverie upon recognition.
"Luce! There you are, I've been looking for you. C'mon, follow me!" The fire-breather exclaimed, large grin plastered and clamping on her wrist, dragging her along.
"Natsu, I can walk you know!" She protested, feeling an unfamiliar queasiness at his touch which she chose to ignore. He subtly apologized and released her, still insisting that she follow. The spirit mage gave in and followed suit. Just as she was going to ask their intended location, she eyed the Physical Game section, prompting her continued silent pursuit.
"See, look!" Natsu announced, pointing toward the game he clearly wanted to partake in. Lucy's eyes widened as she recalled the childhood favorite. Twister always brought back the fonder memories, where people weren't afraid of being in an uncompromising position.
She scanned over the familiar colored dots, covering the plastic mat. Socks prevented stickiness, but you tended to slip all over the place. Bare feet kept you sturdy but usually messed up the large plastic mat… and no one likes the accompanying stink. She was definitely keeping her socks on, she'd just have to use more core strength, no big deal.
A new round was about to start, Erza and Gray all ready to begin as Natsu and Lucy joined them on the opposite end. Mirajane was hosting the round and held the dial within her hands. Various drawings decorated the border of the dial, indicating which movements to perform.
"Firstly, this round is boys versus girls!" The fair-skinned bar waitress began. The four mages rearranged themselves as such, in response to the rule.
"Next, no magic is to be used during this game!" Mira announced, but paused and continued, a smirk developing. "However, if I didn't see anything, then it didn't happen!" She concluded with a wink, leaving Lucy to groan. There was no way she'd be able to hide summoning a spirit during the game. Looks like she'll have to use old tricks.
During her game planning, Lucy felt an oppressive force consuming her from behind. She glanced behind her to find none other than Juvia, hair devilishly floating from irritation and scalding jealously. Sighing, Lucy walked over and took her hand, pulling her towards the game.
Momentarily stirred from her angst, Juvia sputtered, "Lucy-san! Wh-wh-what are you doing with Juvia?"
"Obviously you don't like that Gray is participating in a game like this without you so just join in! More people makes it more interesting anyways." Lucy answered, successfully convincing the reluctant water mage to participate.
Lucy laughed to herself a bit when she noticed the slight cringe Gray's face adorned once Juvia entered the arena.
"Hey what the hell?! Now we're outnumbered!" Natsu shouted from the other end of the mat.
"Y-yeah.." Gray muttered, seemingly nervous. Both male mages turned behind them and looked around, the same idea already shared between them.
The first unfortunate male they saw was quickly yanked in, of course against his will. His hood was removed as well, revealing Jellal to be another contestant, annoyance clear as day on his tattooed face. That is until he noticed Ezra across the way.
'Score!' Lucy yells to herself.
Her overactive thoughts are interrupted when she hears a loud Gajeel arguing with the guys.
"Why wasn't I chosen?! I'm stronger than all you freaks combined!" Gajeel claimed, an angered vein popping out on the side of his forehead. The four started to fight as Lucy once again skimmed over the crowd beside her. Bright blue hair caught her attention and she immediately knew who else to drag into the game.
"Uwah! Lu-chan, what are you doing!" Levy McGarden whined, being yanked away from the cluster of people. The sound of her voice captured the attention of the brawling men opposite of them.
"Levy-chan will be joining in as well," started the stellar spirit mage, the bluenette at her side. "Now iron head over there can join in too and have nothing to complain about… right?" She smirked in his direction.
"Whatever you say, bunny girl." Gajeel dismissed, lining up alongside the rest of the guys.
Mirajane stood on the edge and using basic magic skills, enlarged the plastic mat to accommodate the new amount of players.
The mages lined up, Lucy across from Natsu, Erza from Jellal, Juvia from Gray, and Levy from Gajeel. Lucy rolled her eyes, even though the others were dragged in by chance, Mira must have had something to do with this situation. However, it would be interesting, she had to admit.
The brown-eyed beauty looked straight ahead to flame brain, who nodded back at her in acknowledgement. Reading each others minds, the goal was set.
Stay out of the way and enjoy the show, then may the best mage win.
All were putting on their game faces, half trying to forget about the embarrassing positions they'd have to be in and the other secretly flourishing at the thought.
Regardless, mental preparation was made and they all leaned forward as Mirajane spun the dial.
The match had begun!
To Be Continued
