I do not own FT.
This is (will be) a Two Shot I just thought of. Everything happens before the Tower of Heaven arc, also, the "tradition" is totally made up ;)
Not proofread yet, not at all. So sorry for any mistakes, they may happen.
Enjoy and happy Easter!
In disbelief, Lucy stares at herself in the mirror. Her face is twisted in dismay, cheeks colored in red from shame.
She cannot believe it is happening.
The day before, Master Makarov came to her and asked for a few minutes alone. Curious, the Celestial Spirit mage followed him to his office. She suspected that it was about a mission he had for her, thus, she asked him directly about it.
Indeed, Makarov told her about an emergency at the Council's Easter party. It caught her attention. The Council, needing her of all the mages at Fairy Tail? The Master explained it was a delicate matter and she had been asked for by the top members. Feeling herself swell with pride, Lucy reassured him she was ready to leave at any time and serve the powerful mages at the Magic Council if they wished for it. Makarov grinned at her and patted her head, full of appreciation.
Two hours later, Lucy was on her way to Era.
And now, she huffs and blushes more. How foolish of her, to come right away without even asking what is that she is needed for.
Because, right after her arrival, she was picked up by no other but Ultear Milkovich who greeted her and teleported to the Magic Council's building with herself. The room she was brought to was spacious, it contained a bed, a closet, and another room; a bathroom, she suspected. There, to her amazement, Lucy was handed a towel and a package, and told to bathe.
Therefore, deciding not to question it just yet, she followed the instructions. However, when she stepped out of the tube and unwrapped the package, her eyes widened at the sight of an extremely revealing red bunny costume with ears and a tail. What on Earthland is that?! She mentally cried, but, not being able to find her own clothes and not wanting to parade around naked, at least completely, she wore it.
Then, she stepped to the mirror.
"Why does it always happen to me?" Lucy asks herself, her shoulders slumped. She looks like a Go-Go club girl, that is for sure. "A mission, my ass…"
"Well, not that I can tell, but I think your ass looks just fine." A voice says and Lucy spins on her heels, facing the woman.
"Miss Ultear!" She exclaims in offence. "What is the meaning of this?"
"Oh, come on. You're quite smart, I'm being told." The brunette rolls her eyes and looks her up and down. "Our Easter Bunny couldn't make it, so the Council arranged a perfect substitute for tonight's party. I am sure you'll be to their liking."
"So why make the whole mission a fraud?" Lucy frowns and crosses her arms. "It doesn't make any sense."
"Do you truly believe Makarov would have let you come if he had known what for?"
The blonde muses, then shakes her head. "I don't know, but knowing how big of a pervert he is himself…"
"I doubt he would have." Ultear finishes her sentence and smirks. "Now, you still have an hour. Do your make up and just play your part. You are to stroll around the people, offer them chocolate treats from the basked I left at your bed, and be nice to everyone. Doesn't sound too complicated, does it?"
"I know how it works, I used to be a party bunny before…" The blonde admits, feeling defeated. "Still, I wish you told me before."
"Surprise, I guess?" Ultear waves her hand and cracks a more sincere smile. "I hope you'll have fun. It's not everyday that a commoner gets invited to a party like this."
Lucy's head shots up and she stares at the woman in disbelief. So, she doesn't know…? Suddenly, the blonde grins and chuckles. "Oh, I know alright."
"Did I miss something?" The brunette raises her brows.
"Nothing. Nothing at all." Lucy shakes her head again and sighs. "Fine. I suppose it'll be quite a party."
"Probably."
Ultear seems to be deep in thought, considering what she heard from the Fairy Tail mage. Lucy bits her lip, regretting opening her big mouth and seeding a suspicious thought in the woman's head.
"Um, okay. Do you mind? I need to do the make up and get ready…" She states gently.
"Oh, not at all. Go ahead. I need to go and help Master Siegrain with something anyway. Thus…" Ultear smirks and exits the bathroom, saying: "Later, and good luck!"
Alone again, Lucy exhales and grimaces; she is going to kill Makarov for setting her up. Damn old perv, he had to know what she was needed for! But then, the promised payment will cover her rent for the next five months… Shoot. Maybe it'll be worthy at the end. I hope nothing happens and everyone behaves well. It's a high society party, after all.
Oh, how wrong she was.
Straight away, she can see that the high society rank is just an impression of the common people who admire the Magic Council, yet, is blissfully oblivious to their true nature. The members are dressed nicely, she has to admit, but their behavior is simply disgusting and impolite.
Therefore, after a few hours of slaps in the butt and listening to dirty comments of the elderly mages, Lucy hides in a small gap between the window and the column, effectively invisible for just anyone. She takes a deep breath to calm herself and enjoys a moment of relief.
Yet, it does not last long.
"Oh? The bunny's hiding from the hounds, I see."
Her head snaps in the direction of the voice. And her breath catches in her throat. Lucy did not see the man anywhere before… And what a sight he is. He is a tall, handsome man, his hair blue. The brown eyes looking at her with a spark of mischief are mysterious yet appealing; his face is adorned in a red tattoo over his right eye and his lips are bent in a smirk. She immediately feels attracted to the stranger, although her mind tells her to be cautious. Like, very cautious. She can feel he means trouble.
But who the hell listens to their sanity at a moment like that?
"I just… Needed a breath of fresh air. The window here is open." Lucy states simply, tilting her head to the side coquettishly. "I was not aware I was visible here."
"Some just know where to look." The man shrugs. "Besides, I hope you are aware of that those men are children not too deep within. I believe it would only appeal to them if they were to hunt for the Easter Bunny, not the eggs. You can imagine the prize."
Lucy shivers from genuine disgust. He is right, how come she has not realized it earlier? "Holy— Um, I mean, right. Thank you for the warning. I guess I should be going, then…"
Ignoring her heart protesting, Lucy starts to walk away. Yet, the woman is stopped by his hand catching her wrist gently. She does not turn to him, nor does he seem to expect her to. Then, he throws a question casually, his voice deep:
"Oh? And do I not get the prize from the Bunny for being so heroic?"
"W-what do you mean?"
"There is another tradition, you know." The man says and comes closer her, his fingers gently sliding up her arm. "Do you know what does a bunny symbolize?"
"U-um, gentleness…" Lucy swallows her saliva forcefully and frowns. "Obedience. Energy. And fertility, if I am not mistaken."
"Very good." His brown eyes flash. "And bunny kisses did not come from thin air. It is believed that if one catches an Easter Bunny…" He bows down to her a little, his breath now moving her hair around her right ear to which he is whispering. "And obtains a kiss, he is going to be blessed with a good, gentle, and big family."
"I-I had no idea…" Lucy stammered, startled by his proximity and his seductive voice.
"Well then, will I get the traditional kiss?"
Holy shit. The hot man wants to make out with her, and there she is, dressed in a bunny costume—which is humiliating in itself—and acting as shy as never before. Her blush deepens and Lucy feels herself growing confused. Where is her confidence now? The truth is, she would love to give him a kiss, yet, her reason tells her that is the worst idea she has had in a very long time.
Thus, Lucy protests weakly. "B-but! We are in the open. If the other see you kissing me, can you imagine what would happen!?"
"Believe me, no one can see us anymore." He growls into her ear, sending shivers down her skin. She fails to notice his sight sliding down to her cleavage, which was now heaving and her skin was covered in goosebumps. "I've taken care of that."
"But I don't know you at all." She whispers, taking a sniff.
Another mistake; he smells divine.
"No need to think about that too much…" The man's arm moves around her waist, bringing her just millimeters closer. "Besides, I really want to kiss you."
His body sends warmth through his clothes and she involuntarily shivers, fully aware of that he has noticed. He smirks again and licks his lips; her eyes follow his tongue sliding on his mouth and Lucy finds herself licking her lips, too. Oh, damn it all, what could go wrong? So, not thinking much more, the woman nods. Next, she angles her head up and, climbing on her toes, she joins their mouths.
Immediately, the man reciprocates and begins a hard, if not a brutal kiss. His hands automatically go into her hair and Lucy embraces his neck, bringing him closer. The kiss is heated and needy, full of lust and possession, full of unsaid emotions. The carnality of it makes Lucy moan and open her mouth so that his tongue can slide in and explore her cavern. At some point, she catches it and sucks on it, making the man grunt in appreciation.
His smell is intoxicating, her mind becomes dizzy. She does not care they are in a room full of people, she only cares about his eager mouth and the amazing, liberating feeling he inducts into her while they kiss. Her soul is trembling with joy and impatience, and Lucy has little doubt as to how it may end.
The man's hands move lower and finally cup her ass, fondling it. The Fairy Tail mage gasps and bites his lower lip, earning a low moan from the man. She is about to pull on his hair; moreover, she feels him leading her under a wall when—
"Master Siegrain?"
Suddenly, he jumps away from her and brushes his hair back on his head in attempt to collect himself and not appear shaken. Lucy is, of course, no better, her panting, her ruffled hair and lipstick a clear indication of what was happening between the two. She blushes hard when she realizes the woman who asks for the man is Ultear Milkovich. Ultear wearing a smirk, to top it all.
"Ultear." His deep voice is stern, his eyes squinted. "What is it?"
"Master Siegrain, there is a Crocus representative waiting for your arrival. He wishes to discuss some business with you."
"Does the guest realize that it is Easter?" He sighs, grimacing. "I do not wish to work during the festivities."
"I completely understand. Yet, he requires you tell him that." The woman shrugs.
"Fine." Siegrain—what a mysterious name, thinks Lucy—spares her one last look and nods at her. "Till later, bunny girl."
Lucy crosses her arms and huffs. "No way you're calling me a bunny girl. I'm Lucy."
The man seems to freeze, but then he chuckles sexily and smirks. "I know."
And he is gone.
Before she can do anything, Lucy hears a giggle. Her head snaps at Ultear, who is hiding her mouth behind her palm. "What?"
"Oh, nothing." The woman grins. "So, how's the party?"
Lucy raises her head, deep blush of embarrassment covering her skin. So, she saw them kissing. What a cheek she is! All in all, Lucy musters her courage and dignity up and answers calmly: "Quite tedious, I must say." And then she walks away, leaving a laughing Ultear behind.
Her eyes roll along the chamber, but Siegrain is nowhere to be seen; wondering whether she will see him again at all, Lucy sighs and rejoins the party, still serving as the bunny.
The second part coming tomorrow or the day after, depends on how much my guests will tire me :D
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