A little something in honor of America putting on their big kid panties today. As an American, it makes me proud to see us growing up a little.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.
"DOBENGAL!"
The mage in question let out a high-pitched shriek as the door to the bathroom stall in which he was performing his business was suddenly ripped off its hinges by his frantic Guild Master.
"I've been looking all over for you, you goddamned ninja!"
"What the hell, Sting?!" he shouted. "You literally just scared the shit out of me!"
"No time for that!" the blonde Dragon Slayer declared. "I need you to do a couple of things for me!"
"Can't it wait until I'm done?!"
Hesitating for a moment, Sting took stock of the situation. "Oh. Sorry, dude. I'll just… wait outside."
With that, he pivoted and left.
Dobengal stared at the line of porcelain sinks he now had a clear view of.
Just what had gotten into his excitable Guild Master this time?
In short order, he was washed up and exiting the restroom.
Only to find most of Sabertooth Guild's members standing outside, clearly waiting for him.
"Um… what's going on?" Dobengal asked, feeling very much like cornered prey.
"Same sex marriage just got legalized all across Fiore!" Sting cheered to his right, startling the ninja again.
He blinked. "Um… okay? Congratulations?"
"You're in charge!"
Dobengal blinked again. And then a few more times, attempting to process this declaration. "Say what?"
Slinging an arm around the Shadow Dragon Slayer, Sting announced, "Rogue and I are going on a honeymoon, so you are in charge while we're gone! Which will be for three weeks. Also, you need to take care of Lector and Frosch. We've left you a list."
"Huh?!" This was a lot to wrap his head around all at once. "What about Orga? Isn't he the strongest?"
"Rufus and I are going on a honeymoon, too," the God Slayer informed him, Rufus nodding beside him.
"T-then Minerva…?"
"Yukino and I are eloping."
Dobengal face-palmed. "All of you…? At the same time…?"
"Yup." Sting clapped Dobengal's shoulder. "You're in charge until we get back. Don't burn the place down, alright?"
"…Fine," he responded, struck by the sudden urge to cry.
"Oh! One more thing, before I forget!"
The new, interim Guild Master looked up at his friend. "What is it?"
"We need you to do a rainbow fire thingy above us as we exit." After a moment, Sting added as an afterthought, "Please."
He nodded slowly in agreement.
What the hell, right?
Why not?
"I'll get right on that, then…"
I don't know where this came from. But I like it!
Congratulations, everyone!