Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, I just have fun with them, because we are friends! and that's what friends do! Possible mistakes, considering I don't have a beta and I kinda typed this in one shot. Let me know if you notice anything in the comment section, so I can fix it. It's embarrassing, you know.
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Laxus stared into Erza's wet brown eyes. He could see that the tears welling at the corner of her eyes were threatening to spill over. Normally he would get nervous around a woman crying, but this time, he was couldn't help enjoying this moment and her struggle.
"Give up, Scarlet. You have no chance."
"I'm afraid, that is not an option. I will defend the honor of my fallen teammates until- "
"You blinked," said Laxus smugly.
A cry of despair echoed behind her. The small group of Natsu, Lucy, Gray, and Happy couldn't contain their shock and disbelief, while the Thunder Tribe and Elfman celebrated another victory won.
"Noooooooooo," wailed Natsu, falling to the ground.
"What do we do know," asked Lucy to no one in particular. Lost and confused.
"Does this mean, we don't get the fish," asked Happy.
"I have failed you all." Erza wallowed in comical despair.
Having a guild picnic before the beginning of the next S-Class test was really a good idea, thought Laxus. He watched the current guild master, Erza, walk away from the game table and couldn't help but chuckle. Two years of picnics and she still can't win at the only game she allows herself to take part in.
"Maybe next year, Erza," yelled Laxus after her, getting up from the table.
The Thunder Tribe, plus Elfman, continued playing at the game stations. Several prizes later and a scorebook full of earn points, the closing ceremony of the picnic was beginning. Several of their guild mates had already found a place in front of the stage, Cana cross-legged on a blanket reading cards for Wendy, Levy sat next to bored looking Gajeel with an assortment of books scattered around them, and Gramps playing with Asuka.
Taking a spot next to his Grandfather, the rest of his group followed suit.
"Good Evening, Fairy Tail!" yelled Mirajane from the stage in front." Did you have a good time!" A hearty cheer followed as more members began to take their places in front of the stage.
"That's great! We have some amazing prizes this year to give out, so I hope you're ready. Everyone ready?"
"Yeah" screamed the crowd.
"Okay, so the first prize goes to team 'Wanderlust' consisting of Juvia, Cana, Wendy, and Carla!"
Laxus applauded the three wizards and cat as they made their way up to the stage, with a loud round of applause from the crowd as well.
"Congratulations, you guys!" Mira said, hugging each member.
"So what is this prize, exactly?" asked Cana "If it's anything like last year, I'm sitting my ass back down."
"No worries, I helped pick these out and they are pretty good, if I say so myself." Chirped Mira, walking next to a table covered with a white sheet. "And the first prize is-," throwing the blanket off, revealing four large cardboard rectangles," Gift certificates to Jaiya Bai!"
"Woah!" exclaimed Wendy," they make the best sweets, right Carla?"
"Well, I wouldn't call them the best, but they are decent enough." Replied Carla.
"Bacchus told me their ale was good. I can't wait to try." Said Cana, already thinking about the types of drinks she would have.
The crowd applauded them off the stage to their seats.
"Okay! The next winners are team 'Beauty and the Beasts'. Levy, Gajeel, Jet, and Droy! Come on up and claim your prize!"
Natsu's boos were drowned by the loud cheers of the guild.
"You guys finally won at something, huh?" said Macao, as they walked up to the stage.
"Hey, this was our year." Said Levy at her team's defense.
"Okay, and you guys won," Mira stood next to the next table and removed the sheet," tickets for the Turquois Voyager. A cruise of the northern coast with plenty of stops along the way."
"HA!" yelled Natsu mockingly." Have fun with the Gajeel!"
"Shut up, Salamander. At least I won something." Replied Gajeel.
Laughter erupted among the guild members and filled the night sky.
"Okay, Okay, settle down guys. We have the grand prize to give out, but before we do, the Ninth Master would like to say something."
The crowd whistled and hollered as Erza took the stage. Laxus noticed how she quickly she got over her defeat. She smiled at her members, eyes flickering over all of them, and silenced them with a raised hand. She wore a bright yellow dress with strawberry designs.
"Thank-you for such a warm welcome. Before we end, I wanted to give thanks to all the people involved with bringing the Fairy Tail Picnic to life. The residents of Magnolia, especially the Mayor, who sadly couldn't join us tonight, Mirajane for all she did today, but for all she does for Fairy Tail." A loud roar came from the crowd as people cheered for Mira. Elfman stood and cheered on his big sister, who's face grew as red as Erza's hair. She covered her face with her hands, showing off elegant diamond ring on her left hand, and took a deep bow. "And lastly to Eighth Master Makarov, for all the guidance he gave." She clapped along with the crowd, who's noise could wake the dead.
Makarov brushed off the complement and said in a loud voice," You didn't need any help from an old man like me."
A bright smile broke out on Erza's face. She shone, like the brightest star in the sky, at least to Laxus.
"On another note, not that I need to remind anyone, but I will be naming all the wizards that will be participating in this year's S-Class exam, tomorrow. This year is going to be quite the challenge, but I believe all the wizards I've picked are capable of joining the S-Class rank. Know that no matter the outcome I am proud of you all and hope that we all continue to grow and develop as Fairy Tail."
The noise level reached the maximum level it could. After the surprising win last year of Cana, everyone was pumped for this year's exam.
Laxus fed off the groups energy. It was easy to get lost in all the noise and get swept away with everyone's feelings. To be honest he had always been proud of the guild, but Erza's faith and commitment to all the members' development and growth, were taking the guild to levels neither him or his Grandfather would have ever been able to accomplish.
He watched her take a step off to the side, as Mirajane pushed the last table to the front of the stage.
"Laxus, can you pick me up, "piped a little voice.
"Ask the old man, he's bigger than me."
"I did, but he said that he was too tired and that you were more than apeable."
"Ape-able?" asked Laxus, confused, "You mean capable?"
"That's what I said, silly. So can you?" asked little Asuka, with big puppy eyes.
"Sure" said Laxus, giving in without much of a fight. He picked her just as Mirajane announced the final winners.
"And the final winners of the Fairy Tail Picnic Games are," said Mira, pausing slightly for dramatic effect. "The Thunder Legion, Freed, Bickslow, Evergreen, and Elfman! Congratulations guys!"
The Thunder Legion walked up to the stage with a round of applause. Freed as poised as ever, Bickslow showboating all the way up, and Evergreen and Elfman bringing up the rear.
"Good job on all the events today, I hope you enjoy the prize." Said Erza, shaking each hand, with a bit of envy.
"You guys ready to see your prize!" said Mira.
"Yeah!" screamed the crowd for them.
Both Mira and Erza pulled the sheet off of the last table. "Four-day pass to the Crimson Springs Spa!" yelled Erza and Mira together.
Ohhs and aws echoed through the crowd.
"And each person can bring a guest with them. Mira did a good job, didn't she?" said Erza.
"Most definitely, but I wouldn't expect anything else from a lady of her caliber." Said Freed.
"Being the queen of the fairies is exhausting, I can't wait." Said Evergreen, fanning herself.
"All the hot babes in nothing but robes! Paradise!" joked Bickslow.
"This is a very manly gift, sis. Thank-you." Said Elfman.
"And that concludes today's festivities, thank you so much for joining and I hope you all had fun. Good night!" finished Mirajane, as the Thunder Legion walked off the stage with their prize.
Even though the picnic was technically over, the guild continued to party outside for the rest of the night. Laxus enjoyed all of it, even beating Natsu up again. The feeling of content filled him the whole night as he watched over his guild members and the Ninth Master. The future is looking very bright, for Fairy Tail, he thought.
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Sweet and simple! I hope you guys enjoyed it, just as much as I enjoyed writing it. I really did type this in a day, which is a personal record! ( yeah me!) Also if you are following my other story ' Fairy Tail: Erza and Laxus', please be patient with me. I've been writing and writing, but nothing is coming out right. Hopefully now that I've written another story to get my mind off of that one, I can get further. I really want it publish withing this week. Also, if you are new to my writing, check out my other story, 'Fairy Tail: Erza and Laxus'. It's an on-going tale of the most amazing characters to be drawn,lol. Anywho, please comment and let me know what you think, especially if it's good thoughts! Bye!