So, hope you enjoyed the last chapter! I've noticed that my chapters seem to be getting shorter and shorter as I try to get at least one out each day. However, I feel that this is fine, as I stop when I feel that it will feel natural. I'm going to make at least one more sequel, at any rate, so I feel that it's fine. I hope that you like the story, and PLEASE REVIEW!
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APurrfectLifeChapter 4: BigNews!
In the morning, Happy and Charle got up in a very awkward position, having fallen asleep holding each other. Their tails had somehow knotted together during the night, and when they tried to stand up, they fell back down as a result of it. After untying the knot, they stretched and yawned, deciding to have some breakfast before going to the guild. Happy stumbled off to the kitchen, deciding that for what he planned to do today, he needed his staple food: namely, fish. Charle, meanwhile, had started frying an omelet on the stove, boiling some tea in the kettle. Once they had sat down, Happy felt that it was time to discuss how best to tell their friends about their engagement.
"Charle," he began, "When do you want to tell our friends about the engagement? We said we would tell our parents and close friends first, so do you want to tell Natsu and Wendy?" Charle yawned. "Happy. . . right now I'm too tired for that. We came back late last night and. . . I need . . to. . . sleep." Charle had valiantly been trying to stay awake during breakfast, but she had now given in to her tiredness and was slumbering peacefully on the kitchen floor. Deciding to let her sleep, Happy carried her to the bed, lying her down there. He decided that he would wait until Charle woke up to do something about telling their friends.
"Oh, yeah, I've also got to ask Charle about keeping this house.", said Happy, thinking aloud. Leaving the room, he continued to voice his thoughts aloud. "I mean, if we want to stay as Fairy Tail wizards, we'll have to live close to the guild. This house would be ideal: it's close to Lucy's house, and the guild isn't too far off, either. Natsu and Gray's houses are all nearby as well, so we can stay in the same teams. Wendy is staying in the Fairy Hills dorm now, so, she shouldn't be too far from us, either. Perfect! I think I'll start renovating the house." Leaving for the store, he checked on Charle, smiling as he saw her asleep.
On the way to the store, he bumped into Lucy (literally). This caused both of them to trip and fall, and Lucy, rubbing her head in pain, said, "Happy? Watch where you're going, bud!" "Sorry, Lucy," replied Happy. "I didn't see you coming." Standing up, Lucy talked to Happy. "Anyway, Happy, you and Charle are the talk of the guild. Everyone's wondering why you and Charle didn't come back yesterday. They're speculating things from dates to jobs to. . .uh, well. . . . less. . . public. . . things." Happy was mortified by what he heard. "Oh, shoot! I should have known people would start talking!" "Yeah, everyone's asking Natsu and Wendy a whole bunch of questions! (Again, ranging from the outright outlandish to the highly personal)." "Ah, great!", muttered Happy. "Lucy, I think Charle and I are going to have to explain a lot of things, so, for now, could you just tell them that we're going to tell them soon?" Lucy, puzzled by Happys' reaction, said "Sure! But . . . I'm also curious. . just what are you and Charle doing?" "You'll find out soon enough, okay?", replied Happy. "Okay." Glancing at her watch, Lucy shrieked. "Oh kami, look at the time! I really need to get going! See you, Happy!"
Happy looked back at her running off, breathing a sigh of relief. "Okay, now to get those items. I just hope that nobody gives anything away." Knowing that the girls at Fairy Hills had found out, he hoped that they wouldn't reveal their secret. 'If that happens. . .we'll never hear the end of it. I want to tell everyone when Charle and I are ready.' "Speaking of the time. . . better get going!" He rushed off to the store, accidentally dropping his list.
At Fairy Tail. . .
Natsu, Wendy, and Pantherlily were being beleaguered by people wanting to know what had happened to Happy and Charle. "Oy, Natsu! We all know that you're Happy's best friend, and you, Wendy, you know Charle best! And you, Pantherlily, you should know Happy and Charle! Surely you must have some idea of where they've gone!", shouted Warren. "Y-yeah, maybe they've gone somewhere to. . . uh. . . do something heated. . . ", said Wakaba. "Ah, for the days of our youth!", cried Macao (literally). "Guys. . . I don't think that they're doing that. . . sheesh, you guys are such perverts. . . ", muttered Gray. 'H-heated. . . heated . . grappling! N-no. . . there are. . . other. . . heated things. . . but they're equally. . . lovely', thought Juvia.
"GET BACK!", roared Natsu, punching Gajeel back ("KARYUU NO TEKKEN!" (Fire Dragon's Iron Fist)) and clearing a path as those behind Gajeel were crushed into the back wall of the guild. Wendy was weary of the situation. It had been like this ever since Happy and Charle hadn't come back to the guild yesterday. It had started in the morning, with Pantherlily asking Natsu and Wendy where they were. It had gotten worse when Happy hadn't showed up for two more hours, as Natsu's team had had to cancel their mission. Lucy, of course, had not been happy about this. ("THE RENT! THE RENT!") Natsu knew why Happy hadn't shown up, of course, but even her was starting to get worried, as it was now 1:00 P.M., and everyone wads on edge. The (there was no other way to describe it) riot had started then, and had been going on until now, 2:00 P.M.
"OY! HAPPY WILL COME!", roared Natsu for the 10th time. "NOTHINGS'S HAPPENED!" "Oh yeah? How can you know that? Unless. . . Happy TOLD YOU SOMETHING?" 'Oh, shoot!', thought Natsu nervously. The speaker was Mest. The reformed councilman had officially joined Fairy Tail (as a proper mage this time), and was now one of the strongest mages in the guild. He was nowhere near S-Class, of course, but he had already proven to be a formidable mage. "NO I DON'T!", shouted Natsu. "Natsu-san. . . things have gotten REALLY out of hand!", said a worried Wendy. "Don't worry, Wendy! We just need to wait for the master to come back. He said he would be back soon, right?" "But that was two hours ago!" "Yeah, so he should be coming back any time now, right?" "I. . suppose you're right. . ", said Wendy quietly, looking down. Just then, a booming voice resonated through the guild. "EVERYONE! STOP FIGHTING!" Master Makarov had arrived. "There is no point in fighting amongst ourselves! Now, tell me, just WHY exactly are you fighting?" "Master! Welcome back!", said a bruised and battered Mirajane, as if the huge fight had never occurred. More than a few sweat drops were made following this announcement.
"Now, why are my children fighting?" Natsu was only too happy to answer. "Jii-chan! Everyone was overreacting because Happy and Charle didn't come back from their date yesterday! That's all! I tried to tell them that they were overreacting, but they wouldn't listen!" Pulling a grin, he said, "Well, anyway, it was a good fight!" This earned him a "smack" from Master Makarov (which sent him flying). "So, that's it? The only reason all of my children are fighting is because of some tardiness on Happy and Charle's part? That's so stupid!" Then he turned right around. "Oooh. . . . they haven't come back yet, huh?" Lucy sweat dropped seeing the masters' sudden change. "Master. . . now you're acting childish. Rubbing your hands. . . really! And . . . YIKE! You even have a nosebleed!" "Now just why is everyone asking what happened to us, huh? We're right here!" Everyone turned to see Happy and Charle standing in the doorway. "Ah, so there you are, Happy! I was starting to get worried!", said Natsu with a smile on his face.
"Wendy. . . just why was everyone fighting?", asked Charle. "Ano. . . well, you see, ", started Wendy. She was interrupted by Mest, however. "Ah-HA! I KNEW you two were up to something! Now, what was it? Huh? Okay, let me guess. . . . making out? Uh. . . CENSORED." Happy and Charle were blushing by the end of Mests' tirade. "Sheesh, Mest, I never knew you were such a pervert!", said Charle. "I agree!", said an angry (whoa) Levy, who was glaring in Mests' direction. "Besides," said Happy, "We weren't doing that any of those things at all! Charle, do you want to show them. . . " "Yes, Happy." Spreading their wings, they flew to the highest point in the guild, where everyone could see them from. Holding hands, Happy began. "We. . . . got engaged last night." Turning her hand, Charle showed them the ring. As before, a sound like a massive explosion erupted, forcing Charle and Happy to cover their ears.
"Well, well!" Master Makarov seemed pleased. "Happy, I didn't think you had the guts!" Sweating, Happy muttered, "Now you too? Everyone has such a low opinion of me. . . " Giggling, Charle said, "That's not true!" Brightening, Happy said, "Yeah, you're right!" Juvia piped up from the crowd. "Juvia wants to know when this happened I mean, when did you get engaged?." 'Still talks of herself in the third person', thought Happy before answering. "Yesterday, after our date." Charle added, "Happy told me to hide it until we had told our parents; we felt that it was right to tell them first, then our friends."
Erza was the first to speak. "Happy, Charle, I am very happy for you. You are perfect for each other." Then, she got a little more scary. Towering over them, she added, "Be faithful to each other! May you also live long and prosper together!" Happy was too scared to do anything but say "A-Aye!", and even Charle, who normally emanated confidence as if she had an infinite supply, seemed frightened. The others were more. . . ecstatic. That day, the Fairy Tail guild partied nonstop from day to night, the guests of honor (of course), Charle and Happy.
As the party was winding down, Happy yawned. Today had been really fun. Now that everyone knew, they he and Charle were probably going to be asked a LOT more questions. 'Hmm. . . still lots of stuff to do. . Ah, yes, a best man. Who. . . Natsu!' Approaching Natsu, who was quietly (what?) sleeping with Lisanna, he gently shook him to wake him up. "Huh? Who is it. . . Happy?", muttered Natsu blearily. "Natsu," began Happy, "I was wondering if. . . you wanted . . . to be the best man." "Best. . man? What do you mean?" "So, you start off by helping the guests to their seats, then you stand by me throughout the wedding. You know, for moral support." "Sure," yawned Natsu, rubbing his eyes. Happy smiled softly. "Thanks, Natsu." "You're welcome." Leaving Natsu to sleep, he glanced around, looking for Charle. She was talking to some of the girls.
On her part, Charle was talking to Juvia, Lucy, and Wendy. "So, that's what's happening. I need some girls to be my bridesmaids, and I thought you (along with Lisanna, I'll tell her when she wakes up) could be mine. Lisanna would be chief bridesmaid. I hope you don't mind." "Sure! We don't mind at all. After all (hehehe) if Natsu's best man, and Lisanna is chief bridesmaid, they'll have to hold hands!" Every one of them agreed. Slightly surprised by their deviousness, she said "Thank you!".
Once Charle had finished, Happy walked over to her, giving her a final hug and kiss before they went to sleep in each others' arms.
Phew, that's done! Right. now for the marriage! It's 11:42 P.M. right now, so I won't write anything more. Fanatick, out!