Please, did you guys give up on me? My hiatus is broken! Enjoy this chapter for my laziness. I love you all for reading this. I don't own Fairy Tail, Harry Potter, or (Spoiler) any of these songs.
The next tournament was tomorrow, and we really still didn't have a very good idea. All Kagura and I did were running mini marathons in the morning. That has become a popular event with the students. Soon, a mass of Hogwarts student have joined our daily run. However, this has been getting way too out of hand, so we had to continuously lengthen our runs. Natsu and the other competitors had joined too. It was ironic to see each one of us talking to one another while plotting to beat the Zeref out of each other. Natsu seemed happy as he chattered with Happy and Sting. Later, we spent time together at the Black Lake. Happy wanted to eat the squid in the lake, but was frightened away as the squid sent a giant wave of water at the blue cat. He is currently hiding in my lap. Erza joined us on her free period, raging about a Fernandes triplet.
"That fifth year is on stuck-up idiot that shouldn't have been born."
She continued to rage on about how she should maim Siegrain, a blue-headed triplet that like his other two brothers, had a strange red birthmark on his right eye. He was, a rather slimy politician and enjoyed tricking others and antagonizing Fairy Tail. His other brother, Jellal, was Erza's childhood friend that has been ganging up on her with her other friends. They formed a cult called the Tower of Heaven. They have been moved to another location. The final brother is Mystogan. He was a boy that enjoyed quietness and was often found studying in the corner of the library. I felt slightly bad for Erza. She had been good friends with Jellal, seeing two of the same copy was her friend walking around. I blinked out of my thoughts when a finger tapped my shoulder. "Hey, I heard you haven't been to Hogsmeade before. Wanna come?"
The fire-mage stared at me intently. The thought shocked me. Through the flurry of events that had occurred, I had completely forgotten about Hogsmeade. "Sure. When?"
"Right now."
"Oh… Okay?"
Surprised by his sudden urge to go, I told him to give me a few minutes to change. I came back out with my favorite blue uniform. (Yes, there are variations) It was the one that had least similarity to the other blue ones. It was white, with a blue cross over it. It also had a blue skirt with it. I pulled on my boots and tied my hair. That was when I got attacked by a screaming, crazy, mentally unstable person. Also known as, Mirajane the fangirl.
"OH MY MAVIS!" I didn't process a word she said, I was busy trying to make sure my ribs won't break and my ability to get air into my lungs.
"Mirajane… can't… breathe."
She really didn't care. "He asked you out! Oh, thank Mavis above! You're going to tell me all about it, won't you? The ship has finally sailed!" She released me from her vice-grip, and danced a little jig. My face felt bright red. It hadn't occurred to me that it could have been that way. "Well… I guess he'll bring other people."
Mirajane deflated a little, but with a demonic look in her eyes, she said, "Well, then I'll make sure that doesn't happen." Oh boy.
Hogsmeade is a place that is like a mall for Muggles. It sells all sorts of things from magical pens to chocolate frogs. There is a place called Three Broomsticks that is pretty popular. Only three years and above are permitted to go, and I missed it.
I finally got ready, and I ran down towards the Great Hall. I couldn't help but keep a smile on my face. Hogsmeade was a place that was a place that three years and above get to go to hang out and have fun. to find Natsu and Happy already there. He had a goofy grin on his face that made something inside of me flutter.
"Let's go, Luce!" He grabbed my hands and dragged me outside.
"Aye!" Happy said.
When we arrived, I slowed down. My eyes widened at the scene unfolding before me. Few people strolled around the street, but u could easily imagined the laughter of everyone coming here. Natsu gently lead me to one is the shops. Above my head, read the sign, The Three Broomsticks. I felt my heart skip a beat. This was the fabled shop. Inside were a few customers sitting at the bar. Natsu smiled, "Come on." We both got a butterbeer. I nearly choked as the frothy, creamy liquid skid down my throat. This was the first time ever to drink something is good. It felt like golden honey. Natsu let out a loud laugh. He drank his tankard in one gulp. I giggled quietly at with white mustache. He grinned again and licked it away. The rest of the day was spent strolling around and gorging ourselves in candies. Happy had wandered off to find fish and Charle.
I was shocked to find that Natsu hadn't changed at all. Other than the magic, he was the exact same boy that I befriended all those years ago. I really enjoyed our evening, even if he scared me at the Shrieking Shack. Happy circled above us. We were laughing as Natsu carried my shopping bags, which was kind of him. We had twice of what it should have been because Natsu burned everything. Uh.
When we got back, more shouts of laughter and excitement. find Happy flying lazy circles around Natsu's head. My heart fluttered in excitement. I really wanted to go to Hogsmeade, but I wondered if it had been also because of something else.
Natsu saw me and grinned wolfishly. "Come on, Luce! Let's go!"
"Aye, sir!"
Random people milled around, and few cast curious glances at the two of us. Natsu was telling me about the one time that Gray hid in the basement of Honey Duke's to hide from Juvia. We stopped by The Three Broomsticks and had the best thing that even came to this world. Butterbeer. It was warm and frothy to drink, and it was sweet. This is what I imagined Heaven to be like. Natsu dragged me to Honey Duke's, and every store that sold candy and scoured every joke shop. In the end, I had an armful of chocolate and sweets, while Natsu's arms were loaded with fireworks, oh Mavis. Happy had flew around, making some seriously rude jokes that made me want to strangle him. Well, he instantly shut his mouth when I got him fish though.
When we walked back into the great walls of Hogwarts, I noticed people were grouped together excitedly and chattering away. Natsu went straight to Fairy Tail group in the corner (with me in tow) and pounded on a nearby table.
"WHAT'S GOING ON?" He yelled.
Gray snorted. "We're going to have a party in honor of the second tournament, dimwit."
There was a flash of anger in his eyes, and then Natsu lept out and punched Gray. I was pretty tired from all the shopping, and almost cried because I offered Natsu ice cream. Biggest mistake of my life. Exhausted, and a little annoyed, I really didn't want to see another hall wrecked. "Natsu, sit down, or Mavis so help me, I will make you sorry."
I really didn't know what to do by then, but at least Natsu stopped fighting with Gray. Good, only four pillars were disintegrated, and there was a small dent on the floor. I sighed. "Come on, Levy, Lisanna. Would you like to help me clean up?"
Silently, the girls raised their wands, along with some boys, and the pillars were quickly restored while Erza was scaring the Zeref out of the two boys. Suddenly, a clock clanged in the distance, signalling that it was ten o' clock. I yawned quietly behind my hand. I looked down at myself and realized I was in a serious need of a bath and a fresh set of clothes.
"Well, I'm going to bed, I'll see you guys in the morning. Goodnight."
"I'll come with you." As one, Erza, Lisanna, Levy, a reluctant Juvia and others came with me. Little did I know, they were holding a secret MOM meeting behind me.
"So, what's this party talk all about?" I asked.
We were all sitting in bed, waiting for sleep to come.
Lisanna sat up, "Oh, it's going to be great! It's a party that's held in one of the houses. Totally student organized." Oh no.
Levy put down her book and said, "I think the party is the day after tomorrow. All houses and schools are invited. I wonder how they are going to enlarge the common room so everyone could fit." She continued muttering about the theories and such. I glanced at her book, of course, it was in Latin or something. This girl was seriously too smart for her own good.
"Speaking of which," Lisanna continued, "The prefects get to choose, but we get to decide what happens." She had a mischievous smile on her face. Great.
"Yeah," she yawned, "I can't wait. Goodnight, Lucy."
"Goodnight, Lisanna." As I laid down in my makeshift bed, I smiled. Because for the first time, I finally felt like I was home.
The next day, at the crack of dawn, I was ungracefully dragged away from my warm and cozy bed. "Lisanna," I whined.
"Hush, Luce! Today is the day! We have to prepare!"
"The party is like, at 7 in the evening. It's 5 in the morning! I demand to go back to sleep."
"No can do, honey. Today, we're having Quidditch practice!"
"And why am I going?"
She smiled. "You sleep talk."
Mavis, help me.
We walked together onto the Quidditch pitch.
"Alright, if you don't mind, I need to be back in 2 hours for my jog."
"Sure."
Other figures clad in red and yellow were standing on the green field. I haven't been here since the games. Natsu, Mirajane, Erza, Gray, and Bickslow were there already. "Hey, guys," Lisanna chirped happily. Bickslow was the first one to greet us. "Hey Lis, Lucy. Where's Levy?"
"I let her read. Lucy can fill in for her." Lisanna said with a smile.
"W-wait, what? I thought I was just going to be watching," I sputtered.
"Relax, Luce. You'll do fine." Natsu said.
"I solemnly promise I will not beat you to pulp," Erza said. I gulped.
Who would have thought that Mirajane and Erza were beaters? Then again, it was probably because of them Gryffindor was the undefeatable team. Too many people were getting broken bones from their bludgers, so they had to make specific bats and balls to soften the impact and so that the balls don't explode. I shuddered. I wonder what it would be like if I was playing against them.
Natsu was the seeker, and I was filling in as keeper. Gray, Lisanna, and Bickslow were Chasers. We split up to play a no Seeker game. Which meant Natsu was the keeper for the other team. Thankfully, Mirajane and Erza were on separate teams. Levy was going to play, but as a Chaser for my team. Bickslow was too. Makarov was at the bottom of the pitch when all of us were airborne. I swallowed nervously. It's been forever since I have been anywhere near a broom. I could remember the wind rushing in my face, the stomach turning plunges, and the freedom that I could feel. I loved it. As the bludgers and Quaffle was tossed, I smirked.
The broom I received was unlike anything I've ever seen. Of course, it was supplied by Virgo of the Celestial Realm. It was sleek and and fast. Not a single shot went past me. Apparently, Gray and Natsu got into another argument over something very stupid. Very stupid indeed. It only got worse when Natsu let a point pass into one of the hoops when he was distracted. Then, the fire and ice started shooting across the field. I noticed Mirajane was about to shoot her bludger when a wall of flame came racing towards her. "MIRAJANE! Behind you!" She turned in time to see the bright red and orange coming at her. She tried to hit the leathery ball while avoiding the deadly assault of flames. Her aim was off, but all her strength was in that ball. The brown blur raced away, and… it hit Lisanna. She was waiting, but hadn't anticipated that sudden Bludger. Bludgers had a spell on them to try and avoid students, but sometimes, it didn't work. It went straight on and struck her. "LISANNA!" Bickslow, Mirajane, and I cried. Everyone raced for the falling figure. Of course, she had been knocked unconscious, and now, she was plummeting to her death. Lucky, Bickslow caught her. Her nose was bleeding, and her pure white hair was slowly staining red. Mirajane had tears in her eyes, and Elfman from the stands was racing down towards her. All of Fairy Tail was there. I was in the midst. Panic flooded my heart. Oh, Mavis. Wendy, a little blue-headed Hufflepuff, who was merely a third year, was training with Madame Porlyusica to be a medic. She already knew a bunch. She concentrated hard on helping Lisanna. Jet ran off to get her mentor.
My friend slowly cracked her blue eyes open. "Bickslow."
The joker dressed in shining armour straightened at his name. "Hey," he said with an awkward smile.
"Thank you," she said weakly.
"Step aside, boy," the red-eyed demon nurse said sternly.
Everyone parted for Porlyusica. She carried Lisanna into the infirmary, and she wouldn't let anyone in. Mirajane was trying to keep her lip from trembling. Elfman was outright crying. Kagura, Sting, Rogue, and Yukino came running towards the infirmary.
Yukino asked, "I heard what happened. Is she alright?"
"Yeah," I said. "She fell, but I think she will be okay."
We ended taking shifts, 'guarding' the infirmary at all times just in case she woke up.
"Ah," Levy sighed, "I can't believe this is happening."
"I know."
"What will happen if Lisanna broke her arm? Right after the tournaments, we're having a Quidditch match," she moaned.
"It's going to be okay, Levy. I'm sure she will recover soon."
The two of us were leaning our backs against the infirmary door. Gajeel just 'happened to be passing by.' Mavis, that guy was too obvious. Suddenly, the door behind Levy shifted and opened. Without a second thought, he leapt out and caught her by the wrist before she could fall.
"T-thank you," Levy stuttered.
"It's nothing, shrimp."
Someone cleared their throat behind her. Demon-nurse Porlyusica was standing at the threshold. She gave those two a hard stare before saying, "She will take visitors, but don't get too loud."
"Yes, ma'am," I said automatically.
She pointed her nose up and walked away. I could her her muttering about these 'insolent children,' and 'I'm seriously not getting paid enough for this.' Gajeel ran off to find the other members of Fairy Tail. We rushed in. Lisanna was lying in a bed to the corner. No one else was there.
She saw us and her eyes lit up.
"H-hey guys," she winced.
"Lisanna, are you alright?" I asked.
"Yeah, I suppose. Apparently, I have a broken nose, well, had. Then, I also have a dislocated shoulder, and one fractured arm. Not so bad, huh?" I stared at her. My dear friend, always looking on the bright side, even when everything wasn't. I smiled.
"When can you leave?" Levy asked.
"I don't know," Lisanna said, "Porlyusica didn't tell me, but I think in about one or two days."
My face fell. She won't come to the party with us. Just before I could open my mouth, the doors burst open again. A mob of teary-eyed Fairy Tail members stormed into the infirmary with Mirajane and Elfman at the lead.
"I'm so sorry, Lissy," Mirajane wailed.
"H-hey, Mira-nee. It's alright. Really," Lisanna said while awkwardly patting her older sister's head. She turned her arm a bit, and hissed with pain.
"Oh dear Mavis, did I do something. Tell me! Are you okay!?" As you can see, Mirajane was in hysterics. Rumour has it that someone had tried to kidnap her in this school. He was caught, of course, but before anyone, I mean anyone, could arrest him, she… turned into a demon, and the man was beaten to pulp. Not exactly his best day. She was very protective of Lisanna, and earned herself the nickname, She-demon.
Elfman was also crying, with Evergreen trying to look cool but failing while scolding him for being unable to be calm. Laxus was standing in the corner with Freed. I approached them. Half the time, I really didn't pay attention or talk to them, I respected their little bubble from the outside world. "Where's Bickslow?"
I would imagine he would be right by Lisanna's side, like a true knight in shining armour, but instead, the joker was nowhere to be found.
"Bickslow is in the boys dormitory. Don't know why, but he refuses to come down from his little perch. It's ridiculous." Natsu answered for me.
I whirled around. Worry was swimming in his eyes. I knew Lisanna and Natsu had been good friends during my time with the Beauxbatons. A dull throb came from my heart. I steeled myself. Bickslow was not doing something right. He should be down here, comforting Lisanna as well. We are a family, and we do not leave out each other.
I straightened my back and started up the stairs towards the Fat Lady. "Hey Luce, where're you going?" Happy and Natsu came up behind.
"To give Bickslow a piece of my mind," I grounded out.
"Okay? Can I accompany you?" Natsu asked. This was odd. He almost never does this.
My face softened as I turned around. "You know, you really should be with Lisanna, make sure if she is alright or not."
His face was a little green as the stairs moved. "But… what about you?"
Me? "I'll be fine. See? I pro-"
The familiar sensation of weightlessness came. The world started spinning again. The stair had lurched unexpectedly and sent me cartwheeling over the edge. Before I could comprehend anything, there was a warm hand around my wrist.
Happy circled above us. "Lucy! Are you okay?" The little blue cat hovered around my head.
"Y-yeah. T-thanks, Natsu," I stammered. Heights never really frightened me, it's just falling that scares the Zeref out of me.
Natsu gave me another lopsided smile. "Anytime."
We made it to the Fat Lady. She gave us a weird look. As we went in, I could have sworn she said something along 'young love.'
"Natsu, just wait for me here, okay? I just need to talk to Bickslow for a few minutes."
He situated himself by the fire. "Okay," he said. Happy lied down and sighed as the warmth seeped into his fur.
I started my way up the boys' dormitories. Obviously, they have charms against this, but the stairs continued to be stairs, perhaps it knows that I'm not there to… yeah. The door creaked as I pushed it open. The room on the right should be the right one. I opened the door. Apparently, Freed, Laxus, Bickslow, and Mystogan shared a dorm. I opened the door. Right away, I could tell whose bed was whose. Freed's bed was surrounded by mountains of ancient books that were written in a language that I didn't know. Laxus's bed had… a Pikachu on it? The little mouse like creature was a stuffed animal that was absolutely adorable. It was rather difficult to imagine such a serious person to have this. Mystogan's bed was neat and off to the side, and I could see stars on the triplet's ceiling. Bickslow was looking out the window on the little ledge.
"Come on, what are you doing up here? Lisanna wants to see you," I tried.
"No, she won't," he said.
"How come?" I questioned.
"Cause! I could have-" He choked out, "I could have done better."
This was surprising. Half the time, Bickslow really didn't care. Almost about anything. His grades were pretty low, and wings half the tests. This was one of the only times he could say this.
"Look, you did more than enough, imagine what would have happened if you didn't catch her?"
A shuddering breath came from his corner. Quidditch injuries always went from sprained wrists to broken arms. However, no one has really fallen from such a height due to a bludger. They probably missed that.
"Look," I tried again, "You are probably more of a hero than anything else, you saved her. Come on, she wants to see you, and if you don't, I'll ask Taurus to drag you down there."
The Jokester gave a small laugh and stood up. I was shocked to see that his helmet was not on. Beneath the metal, was a face with lime green eyes and dark blue hair. Even more shocking, I hadn't noticed the small dolls drifting around them.
"Is that?"
He smiled. "Yeah, I've been experimenting with some spells. Makarov had to ask the Ministry for permission, but, it got through."
I just stared. Fiddling with spells are dangerous, especially with something like Imperio. Under all the jokes, Bickslow was a genius at times.
I successfully got Bickslow to get down from his sulking tower, which was kind of an achievement for me. Natsu was snoring with Happy when we got down, it's only been 10 minutes! We all went to the infirmary. Mirajane was the first person to hug and thank Bickslow despite her snarling mere minutes ago. The knight had put his helmet on again, but I could see that he was flushed with… embarrassment? Or happiness? Elfman and others thanked him as well, and when he got to Lisanna, she hugged him too. I smiled at the sight, she latched on like an octopus and refused to let go of her 'savior' until he turned purple with the lack of oxygen. Even Laxus laughed at that. The girls went around me to get all the details. We held a MOM meeting right behind their backs.
Suddenly, the clock chimed five.
Lisanna sighed. "Okay guys, go to the party. I'll be there in a minute." Madame Porlyusica had healed her in no time, but warned her to take it easy. Mavis, that was certainly not going to happen. Does she even know this demon child? Anyways, she shooed us away and started chatting with Bickslow again.
We giggled like maniacs. As we made our way towards the North Tower, we whispered to each other.
"Oh Mavis, they don't have a clue!"
"They are so going to get together, or Mavis so help me," Mirajane said.
"Yep, Bickslow said he could have done better," I inputted.
"Oh, this is so going to be a good piece of blackmail," Levy said. We all went quiet. Levy? She normally never paid attention to our MOM gossip, but now, she had a bright gleam in her eyes.
"What?" The bluenette asked.
We reached the Fat Lady and went in.
"Hey," I asked," Where exactly is this party?"
"Oh, it's going to be in the Slytherin room. They have everything set. Juvia and Gajeel told us all about it," Levy turned quiet again. The light died out of her eyes.
Ah. Juvia Lockser and Gajeel Redfox. I heard that they were with the Phantom guild. They were… the bullies of this school. They often had duels in the hallways with Fairy Tail. Levy, Jet, and Droy… they were captured by the Element Four, who Juvia and Gajeel were in league with. It ended with the Phantom Lord expelled and Levy with some serious trauma. Despite Juvia's friendship and Gajeel's amends, rumour has it that she is still terrified of them.
"Levy, it's going to be alright," I promised.
She smiled at me. "Thanks."
Erza was already there. The terrifying redhead was busy, and I didn't get to see her often, but when I had arrived at this school again, she nearly killed me with her 'hugs.' Naturally, she was the righteous one, and I really enjoyed her company. Currently, she was in the girl's dormitory.
"Hello, Erza," I said cheerfully.
"Lucy," she greeted me solemnly, and then her face changed completely," What am I to do? I have nothing to wear!"
She wailed on. However, we just looked at her. This was certainly not what I was expecting. She continued pacing among the four-poster beds, and constantly glowing. You see, Erza was born with a particular power, this allowed her to change into or summon anything. By that, I mean anything type of armour, weapon, and yes, normal clothes.
"Uh… Erza?"
"Yes?"
"Are you okay?"
"No… Yes! I'm just, confused," she huffed.
Levy, Mirajane, and the other Fairy Tail girls gathered around her.
"What's the problem, Erza?" Mirajane asked. Those two were like Gray and Natsu, but a lot worse. However, they were also pretty close when they weren't fighting.
"Siegrain asked me to the party, and I don't know what to do!"
We exchanged glances. How do? Siegrain. With Erza? Not likely.
Everyone, but Erza, it seems, knows that Siegrain doesn't like her. Why the heck would he do this?
I furrowed my brows. Erza, was an orphan, but she didn't have the luxury of being saved by a kind foster care family. Instead, she was dragged off somewhere to do labor. That was where she met her old friends, Jellal including them. Apparently, she met Siegrain a few months afterwards at the Ministry of Magic, and nearly had a heart attack. She had fought tooth and claw to get to him, and to find that he didn't know her at all. Five year old her couldn't understand yeah he didn't recognize her, and started to come up with whatever reason she could to understand. However the odds, she forgave him by thinking he was a fortunate twin that had been separated from Jellal and never met her.
"Are you going to say yes to him?" Levy's inquiring voice burst my little thought bubble. Mavis, that girl should have been in Ravenclaw.
"Well, I was hoping you could help me with this," Erza gestured into the air in front of her. This was off. Erza would never ask for help unless it was really bad. In battl- dueling, she would never give up, ever. A true Gryffindor through and through was staring right back at me in distress and disarray.
"We'll help you, Erza. You'll be the prettiest girl there." Mirajane said.
She blushed. "Thank you," she said quietly.
We hustled around the redhead and tended to ourselves. We were all makeup masters and Erza was rocking the eyeliner we put on her. She was gorgeous. Since this wasn't a formal dance or anything, no ball gown was needed.
When we emerged from the dormitories, we were definitely ready. This was a semi-official dance, so we didn't need to where school robes. We all wore dresses that fell to mid thigh. Mine was baby blue and cinched at my small waist. The bodice was half lace and half silk, intertwining into intricate designs of leaves. Little diamonds sparkled around, setting them off like thousands of stars. Levy's was orange, no surprise, and had white straps with it. The white straps looped around her neck, and made a bow in the middle of her chest. The long sleeves ran off her shoulders, and reached just a few centimeters over her palm. The orange set off her blue hair, and she looked like a little fairy. Erza went for dark purple. It didn't have sleeves, but had straps crisscrossing around her neck too. It hugged her body perfectly. Mirajane… I didn't need to describe her. Nonetheless, she looked like an angel in her white, strapless dress. Alright, back to the story. We headed down to the dungeons and found Juvia and Gajeel waiting for us.
"Right on time! Welcome back," Gajeel said gruffly.
"Thank you," Mirajane said, confidently striding towards the door. "What's the password?" she called behind her shoulder.
"Wizard Saints," Gajeel said back. The door swung open, bathing us with green light. Juvia followed up behind us as we filed in.
"Juvia is watching you, Love Rival," she hissed into my ear. Oh, did I mention that this crazy rain lady saw me as a love rival? I only talk to Gray, and she's pouncing on me. Apparently, I'm going to take her love away.
We went into the mass of students that were gathered in the room. Levy was right. They had stretched and widened the walls till it could rival the Great Hall. Even at that size, it was still packed. We danced for a while, laughing and joking with each other. We had found the rest of Fairy Tail. The Thunder Legion came in with Team Natsu and the rest of Team Shadow Gear. I went over to the drinks area. Just as I raised the glass to my lips, my nose caught a whiff of something sharp. Was this? I stuck a finger into the red punch and licked it. It was fire whisky. Who the heck would do this kind of thing. I panicked. The punch had alcohol in it. Alcohol+party didn't go well in the end. I turned to see everyone else. They were all oblivious of this? Nope, Mirajane just downed one, and another, and another. I strayed away from.
"Hi."
I jumped. The voice came right up behind me. In the pounding music, I could barely hear anything. I whirled around. Natsu greeted me with a signature smile. "Lucy!" Happy collided into me.
"Hey Happy. Natsu, what did you do this time?" He sheepishly looked away. I studied him for a minute. His feet were swaying like branches in the wind. "Natsu, did you drink the punch?"
"Of course I did," he yelled over the music.
"Idiot over here decided to take a bet and drank the thing," Gray interjected. I hadn't noticed him until now. The ice mage was subconsciously taking his jacket off.
"Gray, quit stripping. Now tell me, did you know what was in the punch?"
"Umm, let me guess, there was alcohol?"
I nodded my head grimly. "And what do you think is going to happen when Natsu gets drunk?"
His eyes widened. He whipped his head around, but Natsu was gone. "Oh," was all he could manage.
Suddenly, the music was cut off. Students looked around in confusion. Suddenly, Cana appeared. Great.
"Alright, alright!" She yelled into the microphone. "We have decided to do a singing competition!" The crowd cheered. Yep, Mavis help me, they were all drunk. "First, up. Any volunteers?"
Gajeel jumped right on stage with a guitar in his hand. Everyone groaned. Now, Gajeel was a nice guy, but he had no singing talent, and by that, I was being modest. None. The horrible guitarist was ushered off stage. Cana said again, "Okay… any volunteers other than Gajeel?"
Gray was shoved onto the stage.
"What the-"
"Sing, Gray!" Erza roared. Oh, Gray. He looked sick. I couldn't help him in anyway… Except. I quickly grabbed one of the golden keys on the side out my belt. I quietly said, "Open the gate of the crab, Cancer."
In a flash of golden light, a man with cool sunglasses and crab legs showed up. I smiled at my old friend. "Let's go help Gray out, Cancer."
"As you wish, ebi," he said and disappeared into the crowd. I saw a flash of red, and Gray's face slack. Cancer was a gifted hairstylist, but he was also quick on his feet, and could cut more objects than hair. I had asked him to cut the chains of Gray's heart.
Gray looked out to the crowd with a new face, a cool face. He was loose and relaxed, and he started nodding his head to the beat. I bet that he already picked the song. A few people already knew this song apparently, and were dancing along to it as well. He looked out to the crowd on the stage. Then he started singing.
He said, "I've been where you've been before.
Down every hallway's a slamming door.
No way out, no one to come and save me.
Wasting a life that the Good Lord gave me.
Then somebody said what I'm saying to you,
Opened my eyes and told me the truth."
They said, "Just a little faith, it'll all get better."
So I followed that preacher man down to the river and now I'm changed
And now I'm stronger
There must've been something in the water
Oh, there must've been something in the water
Well, I heard what he said and I went on my way
Didn't think about it for a couple of days
Then it hit me like a lightning late one night
I was all out of hope and all out of fight
Couldn't fight back the tears so I fell on my knees
Saying, "God, if you're there come and rescue me."
Felt love pouring down from above
Got washed in the water, washed in the blood and now I'm changed
And now I'm stronger
There must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the water
And now I'm singing along to amazing grace
Can't nobody wipe this smile off my face
Got joy in my heart, angels on my side
Thank God almighty, I saw the light
Gonna look ahead, no turning back
Live every day, give it all that I have
Trust in someone bigger than me
Ever since the day that I believed I am changed
And now I'm stronger
There must be something in the water (amazing grace)
Oh, there must be something in the water (how sweet the sound)
Oh, there must be something in the water (that saved a wretch)
Oh, there must be something in the water (like me)
Oh, yeah
I am changed (I once was lost)
Stronger (but now I'm found)
(was blind but now I see)
The crowd went wild. He did a mic-drop and walked off. Well, he tried to. He got tackled to the ground by Juvia which seemed to knock him out of his 'singing-mode.' He looked confused and dazed. "What happened?"
I merely smiled and gave Cancer a high-five. He was gone in another golden flash.
With seemingly flash of inspiration, more people lined up to sing. Sting and Rogue were the next ones up. It was amazing to see Rogue sing. He looked white in the face like Gray, but after the first verse, he was enjoying it. Lector and Frosch were on the side cheering them on. It was so cute. However, I didn't recognize the song.
I felt a tug on my hand. Erza, Juvia, a reluctant Levy, and Lisanna were there.
"Come on!" Lisanna's eyes were bright with excitement.
"Lisanna had the idea for us to sing together."
Oh Mavis, no. I must have looked a little green too, because Juvia said, "Come on, Love Rival. Juvia has agreed to this, and so will you."
"This is going to be so much fun!"
Without waiting for my protests, they dragged me onto stage. I could feel pairs of eyes staring at us all.
"What are we singing?" I whispered. Lisanna said, "Woman up."
Ah.
The music started, and I got that feeling when I'm just about to fall. Oh Mavis, please help me. The first words slipped out of my mouth. All fear evaporated instantly. I forgot how to be afraid. In that moment, the lights were flashing, my friends were around me, the music was pounding. I didn't have a care in the world. My hips swayed, and my eyes fluttered shut. The world blurred. Colors swirled around in my head.
Woman up
Woman up
Up
Woman up
Woman up
Woman up
Up, up, up, up
Put your favorite heels on
Cause they make you feel strong
When you're lookin' good
You know you're gonna have a good time
Don't forget mascara
And to keep your head up
Like Madonna would
Rub her lipstick redder than wine
So let's go
Roll your bumper and whine slow
Show the world you can shine, glow
Cause you got the light now
You got the light now - ow!
All my girls raise your hand
If you don't need a man
Cause you're more than good enough
You gotta woman up, woman up
Don't matter what you've been through
Just make them remember you
This one for all my girls
My girls who woman up, woman up
Woman up, woman up
Woman up, woman up
Woman up, woman up
When you wear your hair down
It's like you're wearing your crown
Wave to the crowd
And give them all a wink cause you're fine
So let's go
Roll your bumper and whine slow
Show the world you can shine, glow
Cause you got the light now
You got the light now (hey!)
So let's go
Roll your bumper and whine slow
Show the world you can shine, glow
Cause you got the light now
You got the light now - ow!
All my girls raise your hand
If you don't need a man
Cause you're more than good enough
You gotta woman up, woman up
Don't matter what you've been through
Just make them remember you
This one for all my girls
My girls who woman up, woman up
Woman up, woman up
Woman up, woman up
Woman up, woman up
Hey
All my girls raise your hand
(Raise your hand)
If you don't need a man
(Time to take a stand, mhm)
Woman up, woman up
Don't matter what you've been through
(No)
Just make them remember you
(Remember you, all my girls...)
Woman up, woman up
So let's go
Roll your bumper and whine slow
Show the world you can shine, glow
Cause you got the light now
You got the light now
So let's go
Roll your bumper and whine slow
Show the world you can shine, glow
Cause you got the light now
You got the light now
All my girls raise your hand
If you don't need a man
Cause you're more than good enough
You gotta woman up, woman up
Don't matter what you've been through
Just make them remember you
This one for all my girls
My girls who woman up, woman up
All my girls raise your hand
If you don't need a man
Cause you're more than good enough
You gotta woman up, woman up
Don't matter what you've been through
Just make them remember you
This one for all my girls
My girls who woman up, woman up
I opened my eyes to the Slytherin 'ballroom.' The whole place was silent. My mind snapped back to reality and blood raced to my cheeks. The song had finished. Then, Cana started clapping. Like wildfire, the crowd started clapping, rapidly. We were met with cheering, yelling, and clapping. Someone conjured flowers and threw it on the stage. We took a bow, and Erza went to get the flowers. Coincidentally, they were her favorite. She picked them up, and they exploded in her hands. Along with the loud bang, Erza was in her armour, looking shocked. She looked around frantically. The flowers were gone, and no one else was hurt… except... Erza. Her ears had transformed to a donkey's, and she was braying. So this was Siegrain trick. I scanned for the blue-headed mage, but he was nowhere to be found. I quietly swore that he will not be forgiven for this. Erza, who naturally had stagefright, was humiliated on stage, in front of everyone, by her own date. He deserved to pay, but right now, we had to get Erza fixed. Some of Fairy Tail departed with us. No one messed with our own. To keep things running, Cana stepped on stage to sing.
We walked through the infirmary doors. Madame Porlyusica took one look at our group and Erza.
"Leave, all of you! Except for you, Miss Scarlet."
Then, we were booted out of the great stone infirmary as the door slammed shut firmly behind us. Levy said, "We should have some go back to the party, then have some to wait for Erza."
Despite Erza, I couldn't help but smile. This little pixie friend was definitely meant for Ravenclaw.
"We'll go," Lisanna volunteered the two of us.
"Alright, let's go."
We hurried back, and everything seemed to be back to normal. Cana was singing Champagne Problem. How fitting.
After she finished, Natsu got up to the stage. I was shocked. He locked eyes with me, emerald eyes giddy with excitement and joy stared into my wide eyes. For some reason, I thought they were beautiful. In my mind, a question struck me. How well could Natsu sing?
He opened his mouth, and it felt like the world just brightened a bit. His voice was… stunning.
It took me a while to recognize what he was singing, but when I did, my heart stopped.
I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away
I want you back
I want you back
My neighbors think I'm crazy
But they don't understand
You're all I had
You're all I had
[Chorus:]
At night when the stars light up my room
I sit by myself talking to the moon.
Trying to get to you
In hopes you're on the other side talking to me too.
Or am I a fool who sits alone talking to the moon?
Ohoooo...
I'm feeling like I'm famous
The talk of the town
They say I've gone mad
Yeah, I've gone mad
But they don't know what I know
Cause when the sun goes down
Someone's talking back
Yeah, they're talking back
Ohhh
[Chorus:]
At night when the stars light up my room
I sit by myself talking to the moon.
Trying to get to you
In hopes you're on the other side talking to me too.
Or am I a fool who sits alone talking to the moon?
Ahh... Ahh... Ahh...
Do you ever hear me calling?
(Ahh... Ahh... Ahh...)
Oh ohh oh oh ohhh
'Cause every night I'm talking to the moon
Still trying to get to you
In hopes you're on the other side talking to me too
Or am I a fool who sits alone talking to the moon?
Ohoooo...
I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away
My hands were slack. I didn't even cheer. He stared at me the whole time. Me. When the last note was sung, and his green eyes met mine, another part of my heart, woke up.