(( Very random idea! I think you guys will enjoy it anyways. Yay for Fairy Tail!

And no, it's not perverted.

But sorry for my prolonged absence. I had a huge family crisis, which we are still feeling the effects of to today. I'm going to try and make more Fairy Tail fanfics, since you all like my writing. I feel special!

And I'm working on the next chapter of my fanfic with Gray. I'm going to try and make it satisfactory to my standards pretty soon. Lol.

It doesn't really matter what time this takes place, I guess. If you needed an answer, though, it would take place after the Phantom Lord arc. Pretty much.

Anyways 3… 2… 1… Commence! ))

Lucy helped Mirajane with setting up the makeshift stage in front of the Fairy Tail building. She couldn't help but think that this was a strange idea…

"I have an announcement," Makarov said to everyone. "Quiet down!!"

Natsu and Gray stopped before going to punch each other as Gray held Natsu by the scarf. Everyone looked up at their leader, wondering what the big deal was.

"Now that you are all paying attention, I have two things to talk about. First, we are planning on adding an extension to the main guild area. We are even going to get some new furniture, and the replace damaged ones," he glared at Gray and Natsu as he said this, "And to get some more comfortable pieces just for relaxing. Some of the kitchen and bar area will be refurbished, too."

Everyone started to cheer, happy with this idea. It was getting a little bit cramped in there. Mirajane was happy to hear about the bar being updated.

"But there is a catch," he continued. Everyone went silent. Lucy looked at Mira, wondering if she happened to know. The woman cutely covered her mouth with a loose fist, trying to stifle a giggle. The motion wasn't really reassuring…

"I want you all to take responsibility for this construction. It's something for all of us, so we should all pitch in to help. But I have something special in mind," he said.

This sent chills down everyone's spines, despite the smile on Makarov's face. In fact, it was actually the smile that was intimidating.

"In an attempt to help both the guild and our town, we're going to try having an event. Let me explain."

Lucy sighed. At least she didn't have partake in this…

"Could you hand me that folded-up banner?" Mirajane asked, pointing at the one nearby Lucy.

Lucy nodded, and did so. She then went ahead to put the podium in just the right place.

"Hey, Mira…" Lucy said to get her attention.

"Yes?" she responded, midway through putting up the banner hanging over the stage edge.

"This is also a form of humiliation, isn't it? I mean, Makarov forced the people who do the most damage to the guild on a regular basis to take part. I would be embarrassed if I was one of them…"

"I have no idea." She smiled in such a way that confirmed Lucy's suspicion.

Everything was nearly put together, as other people helped out in different areas.

Tomorrow everything would be all set… for the "Fairy Tail Auction."

Lucy shivered just thinking about the idea. Certain Fairy Tail members would be put up for bidding to any person in town who attended the event. For a week, the buyer could order the member to do nearly anything the buyer wants, just short of prostitution. It would be like having your own maid or butler for a week. Of course, like any other auction, whoever bid the most money for the member would win.

This is sheer madness, Lucy thought to herself.

Most of the bidder's money would go to the guild, but part of it would go to the member. But if their service was unsatisfactory, then the percentage given to the member would be taken back by the guild and given to the buyer. Or some other penalty would be paid. Or maybe both.

Suddenly, someone grabbed Lucy's arm from behind her. Lucy yelped as whoever it was started to drag her off.

"She'll be right back!" Natsu's voice came from behind her, directed at Mirajane.

She nodded as Lucy looked to see who was being so rude. It was actually Natsu, looking a bit cross. She followed him around a corner, even though his grip didn't give her much of a chance to do otherwise.

They stopped, Natsu looking around in the alley they walked into to make sure that no one was listening.

"What's going on?" Lucy asked, a bit upset with him.

He quickly looked at her and said without hesitation, "I need you to buy me."

Lucy was silent, her eyed widening. "Um…"

"Gray and I got into a bet," he explained, cutting her off. "I said that it didn't matter if I was in the auction, no one would bid on me. I could get out of doing this. So I would be free to go. And he said that no one would put up with me anyways!"

"I see," she replied. Gray was absolutely right.

"I said no one would put up with him, either. So we bet on whether or not anyone would buy me or him. And I need to win!!" He looked flustered by the argument he had with Gray.

It was actually a bit funny. He was so worked up over this event, but for the wrong reason. Plus it was hilarious to hear how he said, "Buy me".

"Okay, Lucy?" he asked.

She looked at him. She couldn't help but think about how… cute he was at this moment. Maybe she would bid on him. After all, Lucy could think about plenty of chores for him to do. Some even reserved as payback for instances in the past. There were plenty of things that would fuel her desire to keep him working. In her mind, she made an evil grin. This could be fun.

"I can try," she said, high and mighty.

Natsu looked overjoyed by her answer, pumping his fist into the air. "That'll show idiot Gray!"

He ran off in the opposite direction, looking totally pleased with himself. Lucy watched on.

"Heh heh… Enjoy your last day of freedom, Natsu Dragonil," she menacingly muttered to no one.