A/N: This is probably the fastest I've ever updated. I guess that shows how easy it is for me to write this fanfiction. Thanks to all of you who read, reviewed, followed and favorited this story. I love you all!
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail, "She Looks So Perfect" or "Skyscraper". They belong to the amazing Mashima-sensi, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Demi Lovato.
Fairy and Tail
Chapter 2: The Meeting
As the girls approached the stadium, a faint wave of music reached their ears.
"Simmer down, simmer down,
They say we're too young now to amount to anything else
But look around
We worked too damn hard for this just to give it up now
If you don't swim
You'll drown
But don't move
Honey.."
The music sounded good. It seemed to be led by one voice, but then more joined in as the song continued. The girls stopped, standing stock-still.
"Mira-san, is that them?" Wendy asked, even though she knew the answer.
"Yes, that's them." She replied. She hoped the girls were ready for this.
"And I know now
That I'm so down." The singers voiced finished the song with enthusiasm before turning to his band mates. "That sounded great!" Natsu cheered, obviously exhilarated from the performance. Jellal grinned. The usually stoic member of the band seemed to be right at home on stage and behind his drums.
"Um, are you by any chance Tails Down?" Wendy's voice quivered as she approached the boys. She looked behind her for support. She had drawn the short straw and was sent in front of the rest of the girls. Levy and Juvia waved with their hands, gesturing her onward.
"We are!" Natsu grinned happily, the euphoria of the performance not yet quelled. He leaped off stage and motioned for the boys to follow. When he was satisfied that they were on their way down, he turned back to Wendy.
"You're the opening act right? Skysong was it?" he questioned.
"Yes." She blushed.
It was then that Mira decided to give the girls a little push toward meeting their fellow tour members. She strolled into the arena with a bright smile on her face.
"Mira!" Gray called upon seeing the woman. She was a friend of the band and they were all familiar from the time she dated Laxus.
"Hey guys! There are some lovely women I'd like you to meet."
The girls had no choice but to enter the room. Erza, being the bravest of the band led the way. Lucy and Juvia flanked her, followed by Levy. Makarov and Laxus walked forth from the shadows. "It is time for introductions, isn't it Mira?" Makarov suggested. "Of course." Mira nodded to her boss before proceeding.
"Gentlemen, this is Lucy Heartphilia, Erza Scarlet, Juvia Lockser and Levy McGarden. You've already met Wendy Marvell." She said, gesturing to each girl in turn.
"Ladies, this is Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster, Gajeel Redfox and Jellal Fernandes. Romeo Conbolt is their opening act." The girls shook their hands before turning back to Mira, their eyes begging her to stop dragging out the meeting. Her eyes twinkled as she replied, "Makarov has prepared an activity to break the ice."
Eight pairs of eyes widened.
"What the hell do you mean, break the ice?" hissed Gajeel angrily.
Mira simply turned to Makarov.
"Take it away."
He glared at her. She sighed before continuing,
"You will be partnered up with your corresponding musician in order to share tips. If you behave, we can go get settled into bus for the night. If not, we will have you perform together." She smiled, a devious glint in her eye that unnerved the band mates.
Gajeel grunted, He had no reason to work with girl he just met.
Laxus' clear voice broke the silence. "Mira I think you have pushed them out of their comfort zones enough already. Why doesn't my band leave your girls to practice while we make the buses presentable."
"Yes Laxus, great idea." She replied, a hint of some unresolved feeling in her voice. The boys fled from the arena, clearly not wanting to know what had upset her, knowing all to well the wrath of Demon Mirajane.
"So, what did you think about the girls?" Laxus asked as the guys returned to the buses. Makarov had planned out the arrangements so that bands each had their own bus.
Romeo grinned. "They seem to be nice."
"I'm with holding my judgment until I have heard them perform." Jellal put in wisely.
The guys had finished cleaning the buses in record time, so they plodded back into the arena.
The sound of faint music in the distance greeted their ears.
" Skies are crying, I am watching
Catching tear drops in my hands
Only silence as it's ending
Like we never had a chance
Do you have to make me feel like
There's nothing left of me?" Lucy began, her voice soft and soulful.
"You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper" She continued as the song went on, with her the girls' voices joining hers.
"As the smoke clears, I awaken
And untangle you from me
Would it make you feel better
To watch me while I bleed?
All my windows still are broken
But I'm standing on my feet" Levy's solo began and she strummed softly. The girls continued, unaware of the boys listening in. Each girl made it through her respective solo, and Lucy, as the lead singer, finished off the song with a final note.
"What do you think now Jellal?" Laxus whispered, nudging the blunette.
"Wow."
The guys strode into the room, with Natsu in the lead. "That didn't sound too bad Luigi!" he called up to Lucy, who smiled back at him, sighing. "Thanks Natsu."
Erza and Levy walked off of the stage, approaching the guys. "Would you mind showing us to the bus?" Erza asked Jellal. For a fleeting second, his face betrayed shock before he calmed his features. He wasn't aware that she didn't remember him. He shook of his thoughts before replying, "Of Course." He dragged Gajeel for moral support as they walked out of the building.
Juvia had aimed to follow them, but her leg caught on a stray wire as she stumbled, falling off the stage. She couldn't help but scream as she braced for impact. She was very surprised when a pair of strong arms encircled her waist. "Gray-sama?" she whispered, her blue eyes locking with his darker ones. "Be careful, alright?' he said, his cheeks the faintest shade of red. "S-sure." She nodded at him.
"Gray-sama?"
"Yes Juvia?"
"Are you going to put me down?"