Hi Minna-san! Gomenasai for a very late update… I was a little lost with the chapter but I did my best! I hope you enjoy reading it. Without further ado, I present "A Cinderella Fairy Tail"…
Chapter 2: My choice
Lucy's POV:
An invitation? We had not received any invitations for the past four years. Set aside that, but from the royalty?! An invitation to what exactly…?
I was lost in my own thoughts that I did not notice Karen-san waving her hand in front of my face for a long time. "Ah! Sumimasen, Karen-sama. I will not do that again." I exclaimed followed by a bow.
"It is fine, Lucy dear. I was just asking if you want to follow." Karen-san was smiling and this time, it was a real caring smile! Wow! This is new. Karen-san had never smiled like this before… Wait, what?! I can follow? I would like to but… I have work at the café… Sigh… Looks like I have to skip this one. "Sumimasen, Karen-sama. I have to go work tomorrow. I will iron yours, Minerva-nee and Yukino's dresses for the ball."
"Thank you, Lucy-chan~! I'll be in my room. Ja ne!"… Okay… That was Minerva-nee. Is it just me or Minerva-nee is acting weird ever since I got back from work? I wonder what happened before I returned…
"You must be wondering why Minerva is acting like this," Yukino-chan popped out of nowhere and showed up in front of me. I sweatdropped but nodded. "It all started like this…"
~Flashback {An hour ago…} ~
Yukino's POV:
"Let's go. We're done here." Minerva-nee said in a monotonous tone. I just nodded in reply and followed her out of the clothing store… Argh… That was the 25th store we went today! We are now on our way home when a black patch of hair ran across.
"Oof!" He bumped into Minerva-nee and made her fall down the river just beside us! Oh no! Minerva-nee cannot swim! "Someone! Please help my sister!" I pleaded and just that moment, someone with a cap on the head dived into the river and brought Minerva-nee to land. Minerva-nee choked out some water and began to pant heavily.
"Are you alright?" The person who saved her asked. He is a slim young man of average height with rather messy black hair, which almost reaches down his shoulder. He has blood red eyes and they are showing worry. Minerva-nee just stared at the young man with awe and merely nodded. He smiled sweetly and inhaled widely, "That's good… Well, good bye then." He waved at Minerva-nee, who is blushing profusely! That's a new sight. I haven't seen her blush ever since he was gone.
"C-come on, Y-Yukino. Let's g-go h-home." With her back facing me, she started to quicken her pace as she started walking towards home. "Hm… Okay." I replied and when I caught up with her. I was shocked at the sight before me. Minerva's face showed a smile! A real smile! Not the evil one towards Lucy-nee or the scary one that she shows towards the housemaids in the mansion. It is a smile full with happiness. Maybe… just maybe… She likes that boy who saved her… I wonder…
~Flashback ended~
Lucy's POV:
"Ohh… I see… So, Minerva-nee has an attachment to that boy?" Yukino-chan just shrugged her shoulders and replied, "Maybe… Well, that is my hypothesis." And with that she went upstairs. Probably to choose her dress for the ball. I should ask Mira-san first. I'll ask her tomorrow morning. I walked to Minerva-nee's room and knocked the door.
"Minerva-sam- Umm… Minerva-nee? I am here for your dress you have chosen."
"Come in." a voice answered from the other side of the room. I opened the door and entered as told. Inside was an elegant room filled with a king-size bed with purple bed covering, pillows and cushions, a sofa, a study desk, a walk-in-closet and an enormous pile of… books? Since when Minerva-nee read books. "Ah… Lucy. Here is the dress I want to wear. I wonder if he will be there..." She had hearts on her eyes and hands clamped together. I sweatdropped upon seeing Minerva-nee in chibi mode. Her chosen dress was a purple gown; strapless but beautiful if you ask my opinion and has a black bow tied around the waist. I think it's the perfect dress for her. I left Minerva-nee, who was day-dreaming about herself, meeting her savior again at the ball, alone and went on the Yukino-chan's. I knocked at Yukino-chan's room and found it empty. Except that there was a light blue gown which has to be worn by tying the strap around the neck. (A/N: I really don't know what it is called but all views of the gown will be at the bottom of this chapter.) There was also a matching glove so I took them for ironing. Before heading back, I went to Karen-san's room. I knocked the door but like Yukino-chan's room, it was empty. There was a green dress on the bed. The dress was strapless and has some golden touching on it. I took the dress too and headed to my room to iron them.
~Timeskip: 1 hour later~
Finally! Done! I lied down on the bed and stretched my body. I should get some fresh air… With that, I folded the dresses neatly before heading out to the garden. The garden has always been my favourite spot beside the gazebo in the whole mansion. I was greeted with a sweet fragrance of the sakura trees which are bloomed. That's right! It is already the sakura blooming season! I slapped my forehead upon realizing that Lisanna-chan's birthday tomorrow. I should make her something… Maybe… A card? A cake? Or… A friendship bracelet! That's it! I should make it now! I ran back to my room and started on Lisanna-chan's and my friendship bracelet.
~Timeskip: until the next morning~
*Yawn* It is dawn already. I rubbed my eyes lazily and stretched my arms. On my desk was the friendship bracelet that I stayed up all night to do. I put them in a bag and left for work.
I reached there and Mira-san was in the kitchen as usual, making breakfast. This is my chance!
"Umm… Mira-san?"
"Oh, hi there Lucy! How are you today?" Mira-san flashed a smile at me while she flipped the pancakes from the pan to the plate she was holding with the other hand. "I was wondering… if you could let me go to the ball tonight." I squeezed my eyes shut and was already expecting a 'no'.
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"Sure. Why not?" Hearing Mira-san's answer took my off guard. "What? You allow me?" I tilted my head sideways and was confused. Usually, Mira-san would always have work in front of every single thing that includes me. "Of course! You worked very hard and nowadays, the café is getting more popular. I'll let you go but you still got to do your shift." Mira-san's praise made me hug her unexpectedly. "Arigato, Mira-san!" she patted my head and whispered some soothing words.
"There there… now, let's get to work! You want to leave early, don't you?" Mira-san pushed me into the changing room. A typical Mira-san never changes… I slipped into my waitress outfit and went out to the café to start my shift. Yosh! Gambate Lucy! I rolled up my sleeves, took a notebook with a pen and took down orders.
After my shift, I changed into my usual outfit: A brown jacket with a hoodie with a yellow singlet inside and skinny jeans with beige combat boots. I don't know why but I just love to wear combat boots! Before I left the café, I gave Lisanna her friendship bracelet and wished her 'Happy Birthday'. She suffocated me with her big hug and she kept on saying 'Arigato!' I just let out a small chuckle. I waved at the Strauss family and make a dash towards the mansion. Half way there, I suddenly realized that I don't have a dress to wear! Who would go to a ball without a gown or a dress? I dragged my feet towards the mansion and sat down on the stairs at the entrance. I sighed in sadness… How am I going to the ball now? Argh! Lucy! You're so stupid! You should have thought this through! Baka, baka, baka! I pulled my hair out of frustration and kept on scolding myself.
At that moment, a beam of red and yellow light appeared out of nowhere in front of me! "Whoa! Too bright! Who are you?!" I shouted at that bright light which got even brighter after asking. It might sound crazy but I heard somebody-no-two person speaking…
"Let's show ourselves now!" A male voice exclaimed.
"Aye sir!" This sounds like a voice of a child. All I could see in that blinding light was a flash of pink hair and blue neko ears. Pink hair? Blue neko ears?! 'Aye sir'?! Am I dreaming or am I hearing strange things? Just who are they…
"When people realize how lonely it is being on their own, they will become kind." – Mirajane Strauss to Freed Justin in "Gentle Words"
Me: So… How was it? I think you guys know who the mysterious people are. If you don't, stay tune for the next chapter!
Lucy: Yeah. You write the next chapter quicker or I will be stuck at a cliffhanger… again… (-_-")
Me: Ahahaha… *sweatdrop* Gomene Lucy. I was waiting for inspiration. By the way, have you guys read the latest chapters of the Fairy Tail manga? It is awesome! You should check it out. Lucy? Can you do the honor?
Lucy: Sure, Megumi-chan. YukimaraMegumi does not own fairy tail and its characters. So please review your opinions ne?
Me: Hai~! I would really appreciate. See you at the next chapter. Oh right! I almost forgot! Here's the URL for Minerva, Yukino and Karen's gowns. I will put them up on my profile. I do not own those pictures as well. All credits go to the owners of these pictures.
Me and Lucy: Ja Ne! (*waves goodbye*)
