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Chapter 2: Fashion & Goodbye

Within the next two days, Team Natsu was swarmed by their guildmates. Natsu wasn't too hot on the idea of not being able to use magic but his attitude quickly changed when he heard about the prize money.

Juvia also decided to tag along. She claims that if Gray leaves for nine months, she just might as well have the guild members pick up her bones and ship them to him. Gross and confused, they allowed her to come.

Wendy and Carla wasn't so happy with not being able to come on such a long job because in the Seven Continents world, Wendy would only be an eighth grader. After much convincing, she decided to temporary join the Shadow Gear team for the nine months and promised her real team, she'll get stronger by the time they get back.

Master Makarov wasn't too hot on the idea of four of his own kids leaving for ten months. However, he provided them with the 'tools' they needed.

He casted a language spell that allows them to be able read, write, and speak English as if they were from America. He casted another spell that allows them to have enough education as the rest of the seniors at the school. He also gave them all they needed to know about the Government there and many times told them about how different the American government is from the Magic Council here and begged them not to commit a crime or break anything.

Levy had explained to them that the seven other continents alongside Fiore and a huge wall that surrounds their kingdom. America was one of the biggest and strongest countries in that world.

Jobs were split among the teammates also. Natsu and Gray practiced being able to get along and not just burst out ice and fire if there was an argument.

The principal was overjoyed when he learned about the acceptance. Makarov had also sent him pictures of the four and he immediately told the old master to send them. Along with his letters, he also sent some magazines and several boxes of American clothes for them to try out. Lucy and Erza were sent in charge of fashion.

On the afternoon of the second day, Lucy was in her apartment with Erza, who was lying in the middle of the floor holding one of the magazines up.

Erza sat up and called for Lucy, "Hey. Come check this out. I think it would be a good look on Gray."

Lucy looked up from ruffling through the box, "In a sec."

Just as Lucy was getting up, she heard a knock on the door, "Wonder who that could be."

"Definitely not the boys," Erza flipped the page. "They never knock."

Lucy nodded her agreement before unlocking her door. She was surprised to see Jellal standing in her doorway.

"Jellal," she said, halfheartedly, "What are you doing here?"

He gave her a small smile, "Hi, Lucy. I'm sorry for intruding so late."

"It's four o'clock."

"That's not late?"

"No," Lucy sighed. "Especially if Erza sleeps over. We don't shut our eyes until three in the morning."

"Erza's here?"

"Yeah, we're just getting ready to go."

"May I come in?" he asked.

Lucy only blinked before answering, "Sure."

Inside, Erza was sitting up but her eyes were still focused in the magazine, "Lucy, who's at the door?"

"The love of your life," she answered, sarcastically.

Erza looked up and nearly gasped when she saw Jellal, "What are you doing here?"

"Well, looking for Lucy but if you're here, too, it's alright," he answered, eyeing the boxes and the pile of magazines on Lucy's desk.

"Why me?" asked Lucy.

He scratched the back of his head, "I was wondering if I can come along on the job. I thought talking to Lucy would be the easiest."

Erza sighed, "You know, you could have told any of us. Even if Lucy agreed, she still would've talked with us before any true answer comes."

"So is that a 'no'?" Lucy could hear the disappointment in his voice.

With Ultear gone, Jellal really has nobody to turn to. Fairy Tail is the only home for him at the moment.

"I didn't say that," Erza smiled. "You may come with us."

Lucy felt a sweat drop, "What happened to talking with the team before agreeing to anything?"

"I think the boys will only have to agree when it comes to me," her smile turned into a smirk. "So now three guys to find good clothes for."

"Might as well," Lucy sighed, "Jellal, why don't you go find Master and have him cast the same spells on you. You'll need it. Meet us by the front gates of the guild tomorrow at sunrise."

He smiled at her, "Thank you."

"Anytime," Lucy answered before showing him the door.

With one last look at Erza he disappeared out the door.

"You sure were in a hurry to get him out of here," Erza raised an eyebrow.

Lucy laughed, "We have a lot to do like picking out outfits for them and ourselves. If he stayed around, I doubt you would be able to concentrate."

"Good thinking," Erza stretched and laid sprawled out on the floor. "Nine months away from here. That's crazy."

"Yeah," Lucy picked up a t-shirt, "It wasn't long ago we were all out unconscious on Tenrou Island for seven years. But this time, Twilight Ogre wouldn't be able to mess with us."

"I'm going to miss this place," Erza admitted.

Lucy sat down next to her friend, "Me too and I'm pretty sure the rest of the gang. But think, after those nine months, we'll have ten million jewels for the guild. In a way, we're still helping them."

"I actually think this would be good for us," replied Titania, "Away from all the magic and stress. I think we'll be living a normal life."

Lucy giggled, "I don't think we'll ever be able to live a normal life with a fire breathing dragon boy, a boy that freezes stuff, a girl with a body of water, another girl with golden keys, a girl that can change within two seconds in public, and a guy with a tattoo or whatever it is on his face. Oh and don't forget the talking flying blue cat that's coming with us."

Erza laughed, "That's normal for us."

"Normal or not, we all still need clothes," Lucy glanced at the clock.

"Right," Erza said, her mind still somewhere else, "Let's just finish."

…..

On the morning of the forth day, the six members of Fairy Tail were saying their goodbyes to their guildmates at the gate of the guild hall.

"Quick question, Erza, Lucy," Natsu said through clenched teeth.

Erza was holding Asuka when she turned, "Yeah?"

"What exactly am I wearing?" he asked.

Lucy smiled, "You're wearing dark jeans with a black undershirt. The red, white, and black cloth outside is a plaid shirt and those shoes are something called Jordan shoes."

Erza set Lucy in charge of Natsu's clothes. She made sure to include his muffler in all his outfits but she still kept him in style.

"What about me?" Gray asked.

"You're wearing an ocean blue open neck shirt," Erza said as she kissed Asuka goodbye on the forehead, "With relaxed straight-leg jeans and blue Adidas high top shoes."

"We chose the v neck so you won't have the urge to strip often," Lucy answered.

The guild was amazed at their sudden knowledge on clothes. Lucy and Erza shared a high five before Jellal came sulking to Erza, "and me?"

Erza drop her eyes, "Y-you're wearing dark straight fit jeans with a red t-shirt. The reason you only have the front of it tucked is because it would show off the belt."

Hoping he didn't see the heat coming up in her cheeks she looked away.

"I liked my old clothing better," he sighed.

"T-too bad, you wanted to come," she snapped.

He smirked before turning to Laxus and chatting with him.

"You kids should be leaving," the old master smiled. "Be safe, and always look out for each other. There should be something called a taxi waiting for you once you open the door to the wall. Your insignias will disappear once it hits the American air but it is still there. Remember to look out for each other and never leave one alone. No matter what happens, we're still family. Send letters once in a while and please all return safely."

The six Fairy Tail wizards nodded. Lucy held back her tears as Levy, Wendy, Mirajane, and Lisanna, hugged her goodbye. Cana gave her a lecture to not get fooled by any cute guys and just stick with three here to watch over her.

A carriage arrived and a bell rang.

"Be careful and know we will still be here once you return," the master told his children.

"Don't worry Gramps, we'll send a letter once we settle down," Natsu assured him. "We will always stick together."

"Make that Fairy Tail swear," Happy joined in.

It took Lucy all night to convince Erza not to bring her usual load and just stick with two suitcases. As soon as their luggage was all loaded, they settled themselves in the carriage.

Natsu and Gray argued for the window so Lucy just stuck middle. Juvia sat across from Gray, Erza from Natsu and Jellal from Lucy.

The six of them kept waving at the happy guild as the carriage pulled away and towards Magnolia's train station.

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