Omake 1: Dark Chocolate

This takes place during Chapter 3. Just a little background to see how Gajeel was conned into getting the Valentine's Day spirit (or at least, that's what he keeps telling himself).

Disclaimer: Fairy Tail and its characters are the sole property of Hiro Mashima. (Wow, that sounded very legal!)

Gajeel and Lily walked into the guild and straight to the bar. Gajeel needed a drink after walking through town and seeing every inch of it decorated with pink, red, and white hearts. It was sickening. Mira smiled as the duo sat down.

"What'll it be boys?" she asked.

"Two Jack and Cokes, Mira," answered the exceed.

"Coming right up!" As she was busy preparing the drinks, the S-Class mage took the opportunity to gather some information. "So, you guys ready for tomorrow?"

"You're working too hard," said Gajeel as Mira handed them their drinks. "We haven't requested a job yet."

Mira pouted as she put her hands on her hips and stared directly at him. Gajeel felt a shiver run down his spine. "Don't tell me you don't know what tomorrow is?" Gajeel looked at his cat, who shrugged, just as clueless as he was. Mira sighed. "Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. It's a very special day where you and the one you love spend the day together. People also give their friends and loved ones gifts like chocolates and flowers."

Well, that explained all the stupid decorations. "Why would I participate in such a stupid thing?" Sneered Gajeel as he downed his drink. Mira gave him her death stare and the iron dragon slayer quickly regretted his words.

Her glance softened a bit as she replied, "I just thought it would be a great opportunity for you to integrate yourself with the other members of the guild. You are one of us, right?" "

She stared unwavering at him, and Gajeel felt like the devil himself was staring straight at his soul. Holy shit, this bitch is terrifying. "Tch. Fine," he relented, knowing that this was a battle he wasn't going to win. Besides, if he went along with what she wanted, it would be less of a pain.

"Oh good!" she said happily, serving them a second drink. "Now, remember Gajeel and Lily that tomorrow is especially important for women. So be nice and accept any and all gifts that you receive."

Gajeel didn't bother telling the white-haired barmaid that he was pretty certain that no one was going to give him anything, but he bit his tongue and simply said "Sure, sure."

"We will Mira," added the exceed as he saw Mira about to glare at Gajeel again. Tch, tomorrow sounds like it's going to be a pain in the ass, thought the iron dragon slayer as he finished his second drink.

Mira can be scary when she wants to be! I laughed in chapter 279 when Laxus warns "Mystogun" not to piss off Mira. XD