Title: Crazy Amazing

Pairings: Cana/Laxus, some Cana/Macao, some onesided Cana/Gildarts

Rating: I'm gonna stick with M just in case.

Plot: Cana tries hard to adjust to life post-tenrou. A broken heart? A broken arm? Cana

Struggles to regain her confidence and work past her issues. Bad bad summary. Lol. Please R/R.

Ah I've been putting this off! I have most of it planned out in my head already but it really is looking like the last chapter D: I don't want it to end but I also don't want to drag this out unnessciarily. /sigh I guess I'll just have to do some one shots after this. XD Maybe another Laxus/Cana, maybe a Levy/Gajeel. What pairings do you want to see stories about? I might like a challenge :D

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail. I just love it to death XD

Chapter 10: Quick Fix

"Hey Honey, Honey I'm not looking for a quick fix. Hey Baby, Baby don't you know that I'm love sick…Need my inhaler cause I think I'm havin' asthma attacks. Why won't you save me? Save me with your kisses like that. Hey darlin' darlin' won't you come take this pain away?…Do you love me? (Do you love me?) Do you need me? (Do you need me?). You'd better get down on your knees and tell me that you want me." Quick Fix by VV Brown

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"Ah ah. Which bars should I hit up today? Wonder how crowded they are already…" Cana pondered out loud as she stepped out of the hotel.

The streets were already bustling with vendors, patrons and a variety of guilds. She couldn't help but smile at the sight, it was almost too intense. She had never been in a place with so many people but it somehow made her feel at home. She turned to her right and started walking down the road, minding the flow of traffic. It wasn't long till she felt someone bump into her. Instinctively she placed her hand on her bag to discourage any pickpockets. Before she moved any farther she felt someone grab her arm, pulling her to the side of the street.

"You've got some nerve, trying to mug a member of Fairy Tail."

All she heard was a light chuckle and the person let go of her arm, "Sorry. I didn't mean to alarm you."

Cana glanced up to see "Mystogan" standing in front of her. She let out a small huff, crossing her arms.

"It's me. Jellal" He said quietly, pulling the mask down slightly.

"I know who you are idiot." Cana groaned, "What do you want? Erza may have a soft spot for you but I just find you annoying."

"Heh. And this is our first meeting too. Well I don't blame you. I have a favor to ask you."

"Mmm…what can I possibly do for you? Love fortune for you and Erza?" she joked.

"Be my substitute today in the games." He implored.

Cana's eyes widened for a bit before she bursted out laughing. She couldn't stop herself until she saw Jellal's foot tapping impatiently, clearly getting irritated. She wiped her eyes a little before glancing at the man.

"I'm sorry. You're asking the wrong person." Cana sighed. "Besides, there are stronger people in the guild then me right now."

"Such as?" he asked, calming down slightly.

"Well theres Alzak and Bisca, I heard they've improved a lot. There's Laki…Max…Evergreen…Freed…Bickslow…" Cana started counting on her fingers.

"Why are you so determined not to do it? Sure they are strong…some even have the potential to be an S-Class mage like you. But you dismiss yourself so easily."

"Why are you so determined to have me do it?' Cana asked back, smirking.

"Would it sound weird if I feel like someone is telling me to?"

Cana had to resist the urge to laugh again. "You really are crazy. Well my answer is still no. I plan to spend the day drinking, not getting my butt kicked. At least I know my limits."

Jellal let out a loud sigh and tapped his foot again. She was stubborn…he'd give her that. Maybe he needed to sweeten the deal.

"Look, my sources told me that today someone from the Magic Council is going to be the guest commentator. I can't go out there today. It's just one day. You may not even be picked for the battle portion. You can choose not to volunteer for the event too. I don't even care if you drink to your heart's content while out there."

"Ugh…" Cana groaned, scratching the back of her head.

"I'm just going to make a fool out of myself. Fairy Tail would never forgive me if I just sat there doing nothing."

"Cana-chan~" she heard someone's voice call out playfully.

"Huh?" Cana looked around and just saw the bustling street.

"Why are you still punishing yourself?" She heard again.

"Who's there?" Cana asked, becoming more confused.

Jellal raised an eyebrow at the brunette. She had just called him crazy, he was thinking that the feeling was mutual.

"Cana!" The voice exclaimed.

Suddenly, a green-eyed woman appeared a mere inches away from her face dangling upside down. Cana couldn't help but let out a shriek and stepped backwards. She lost her balance and fell backwards onto her bottom, glancing up to see a young woman floating in the air. She was short in stature with flowing pale pink robes and equally flowing blonde hair.

"M-M-Master M-M-Mavis?" Cana stuttered, surprised she didn't recognize the voice sooner.

"Hmph. Now I have your attention." The ghost pouted.

"What is going on?" Jellal asked Cana, confused.

Cana just ignored the man and quickly stood, noticing people were staring at her. She cleared her throat and then watched as Mavis lowered herself down to the ground, her feet barely touching the ground.

"What are you doing here?" Cana asked.

"The island was boring. If you were watching with everyone since Day 1 you would know I was here."

Cana just stood there, rather stunned. If she had known Mavis could leave the island she would have sought her out sooner, she had a lot to ask and talk to her about. Mavis eyed the brunette carefully, noticing the grim expression on her face.

"I knew it…" Mavis said quietly.

"Knew what?"

"Cana-chan hates me!" Mavis started to sob.

"Er? Eh? What?" Cana panicked "I don't! I promise. I thought you hated me…"

Cana glanced over to see Jellal shaking his head back and forth as if saying 'no'. She glanced back to see Mavis smiling now, all tears gone. She was faking it? Cana gasped inwardly at the woman's tactics.

"So that's it." Mavis chuckled. "Because of your arm ending up that way."

"Yeah…"

"Are you stupid?" Mavis lectured her now, slapping her forehead.

Cana laughed as the woman's hand went through her but stopped when she saw the master glaring.

"Err…sorry."

"It's okay" Jellal replied.

"I'm not talking to you. I'm talking to Mavis." Cana groaned.

"Anyways, you should join the games." Mavis suddenly made a mischievious look.

"You too?" Cana groaned again.

"Where do you think he got the idea?" she grinned, giving Cana a peace sign now.

"I feel a headache coming on…or maybe my energy is being drained…"

"Cana-chan. What happened to her arm was just bad timing and circumstance. If you had your full power when you used Fairy Glitter you wouldn't be in this predicament. It was outside your control."

"Even so, that dosen't change the fact I can barely use my arm in combat. I'm essentialy one-armed. Sure I can use it for basic functions but in battle I might as well had it cut off."

"I could change that…" Mavis grinned again.

"What are you scheming…?" Cana raised an eyebrow.

"Nothing…" Jellal replied to her.

"Fairy Glitter…I can fix your arm and give it to you again."

"Haha that's your plan….wait what?" Cana's eyes widened.

"You heard me." Mavis stuck her tongue out.

"It seems almost too good to be true…This isn't some test is it?"

"Cana-chan does hate me!" Mavis sobbed again.

"I'm not falling for it again this time." Cana looked away, crossing her arms.

"If you don't hate me you'll enter the games!" Mavis sobbed more.

Cana bit her lip with frustration, they were both making it hard to resist. I just wanted a damn good drink and maybe work up the nerve to get Laxus to tell me how he really feels.

"I…" Cana started.

"Yes?" Jellal asked.

"Think of it this way." Mavis sighed, a serious look forming now "If you still think you need to repay me somehow or make up for something. Or even still be forgiven for something. The only payment I'll take is you entering the games today. I'll only 'forgive' you if you enter the games…"

Cana let out a very long and loud sigh, looking at the young woman. "Fine. I'll do it."

"Hehe I knew that would get you Cana-chan." Mavis now chuckled.

Cana couldn't help but give her a small smile, she sure knew how to read her and push her buttons.

"You're a good manipulator you know that…" Cana chuckled softly now.

"How mean…" Jellal mumbled.

"I'm not talking to you!" Cana started to get worked up again.

"Well I got to make it look like I'm talking to you…otherwise people will think you're crazy" he sighed.

"Why?"

"No one can see Mavis…not even I. Only members of Fairy Tail can. At least that's what Erza said"

"Oh…"

"Well the games start in an hour so we should hurry." Mavis held out her hand to Cana's arm, a soft glow forming.

After a few second the glow was gone and Mavis just smiled. Cana rolled up her arm sleeve to see the red tattoo adorning her forearm once more. She grinned now, already feeling a big boost in confidence. She felt she could take on the world if need be. She pulled her sleeve back down and then glanced over at Jellal.

"Your arm?" he asked.

"A present…." She grinned, "As Natsu says 'i'm all fired up'. I'll go kick some ass in your place."

She could tell Jellal was smiling behind the cloth covering his face and headed down the alley next to the street. She flexed her right arm slightly and then glanced back at Mavis. The blonde just gave her a thumbs up before floating up a bit.

"Your strength, your loyalty, your guilt, your compassion, your love, your fears, your flaws… it makes you a wonderful person and a wonderful mage. You remind me of my younger self. I have high hopes for you."

"Eh?" Cana's eyes widened.

"Cana…out of all the S-Class nominees…you impressed me the most." Mavis continued to smile as she slowly vanished.

"Heh…first you scare me and guilt me into agreeing and now you say sappy things like that…" Cana wiped her watering eyes on her sleeve and promptly ran down the street towards the venue.

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"The third day's event is Pandemonium! Guild's, please select one member of your team to partcipate." The announcer bellowed into the microphone.

"Has anyone seen Mystogan?" Mirajane looked worried, glancing at their four member team.

"That jerk…" Gajeel huffed "Got cold feet already?"

They glanced over at Team A to see Erza stepping forward eagerly.

"I will go" she stated.

"Send Me! Send meeeee!" Natsu whined

"Calm down idiot!" Gray sighed as he tried to hold him back.

"Do your best!" Lucy and Wendy smiled.

Cana stepped out from the shadows and towards her new team, grinning. She took a few shots for her nerves but the large crowd was already getting her excited. Her nerves were already vanishing.

"I'll go for Team B" She stated confidently.

"Wait a minute!" Gajeel spat, his eyes almost popping out of his head.

"Eh? Cana?" Mirajane looked confused.

"What happened to Mystogan?" Laxus asked

"He never showed it looks like." Juvia replied.

Laxus was trying hard not to grin. He wasn't expecting Mystogan to vanish nor was he expecting Cana to show. She seemed different somehow, as if her glow was back. He had noticed she was getting better and better as time passed, especially after she confessed to him. Maybe it was the weight off her shoulders, he couldn't quite tell.

"The guest commentator is a council member so he can't come out…right?" Cana relayed her info to her new teammates.

"Makes sense." Mirajane nodded.

"But still….why you? You're just a gimp and a drunk" Gajeel hissed.

"Hmph. I'll show you." She crossed her arms.

Laxus couldn't hide his grin now. That confidence, not overly cocky or smug but she knew what she was doing.

"Kick some ass."

"Don't have to tell me twice." She grinned back.

Cana glanced over to see the other teams selecting their members. She eyed them slowly. Hibiki of Blue Pegasus probably wouldn't be a problem. Erza would be…Milliana might be, I don't know enough about her. Jura is a wizard saint so that would spell trouble. I knew nothing of this Obra or Orga…and this Novally…seems easy. An idea suddenly came to her head, maybe it was because she knew she had Fairy Glitter at her disposal, or maybe it was the alcohol talking but she wanted to see through with it. She turned around to look at Laxus, a michevious look on her face.

He raised an eyebrow, looking confused. "What is it?"

"I want to make a bet…"

"People were making bets yesterday…why today?"

"Because I'm playing today…so entertain me. If I lose what do you want?" Cana smirked.

"Hehe…you'll regret it. How about you sleep with me?" He smirked back.

Cana blushed slightly but didn't even hesitate, "I'll honor that."

"Heh…Respect yourself a little more will you." Laxus sighed, scratching the back of his head.

"Hmph. Well no take backs."

Cana glanced over to see her teammates with wide eyed expressions with Juvia fantasizing about her and Gray already. Mirajane was blushing and trying not to listen.

"If you win?" Laxus asked.

"Tell me how you feel about me." She stated frankly, her face still red.

Laxus felt his heart skip a beat in his chest, the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end. Shit…was all he could think over and over again in his head. He thought it was pretty obvious at this point but he realized Cana probably wanted a clear, simple answer. With the shit she's been through shes deserves that much at the very least…and now shes agreed to that silly condition…

"Deal" he swallowed the lump in his throat, maintaing his grin.

Cana walked closer to him, not stopping till she was only 2 feet away. She leaned in close and grinned.

"Better prepare an answer then." She pushed his sound pod aside and whispered into his ear, playfully biting his lobe.

Heat instantly rose in his cheeks and she continued to grin as she stepped away. She chuckled at his facial expression and started heading towards the other contestants, giving him a wink. Shit…I think I just fell for her all over again. That woman seriously is after my heart.

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But wait you said this was the last chapter? I seriously thought so too! But then I wrote and wrote and then realized, oh hey I need to split this chapter up, it's getting long. Lol. I hope you enjoyed this and be assured, the next one actually Is the last chapter. I know because I just finished It! Ahhh sad I know. But I hope you enjoyed it so far. Let me know what you think!

::hands out cana plushies::