Hello everyone! Today I present you the new chapter of The Wizard's Diary where appears one of my favorite characters: Cana. I must confess that when I started writing this fiction, I had this chapter half ready, it was part of another unfinished story, but in the end I decided to add it to the Diary because it seemed a waste to let it rot in a drawer!

The witches night

"Maybe I started with the wrong foot." For the next days Lucy spent all her time regretting that thought. Having Natsu at home was pure hell. The dragon did not seem interested in the idea of looking for a job or a place of his own. He left everything in disorder, robbed the fridge and spent hours shouting at the television. It was worse than having a boyfriend, a savage or a St. Bernard, the exact definition of a beast. Lucy was forced to remind him always the same things and every morning she had a stroke, when waking up, she found him comfortably stretched on her bed. How the hell could he squeeze into the room without making a sound? Was he a bloody ninja?

- Today I want to be good, Natsu. I'll give you exactly five seconds. If you can get out of bed and out of my sight before I turn, then you are safe. But if I catch you, I swear that I'll make Aquarius drown you. Five ... - Lucy began the countdown and when she finally arrived at zero turned with a jerk, ready to stun the dragon with a fist. But that morning, Natsu was not beside her. The girl sat up, looking at the scene with a hint of confusion: the bed was unmade and blankets rolled up, a sign that someone had been there but had stood up before her. - Not only he is a fucking ninja but he can also predict the future ... Now if I tell him that he slept here again he will object that I'm imagining things ... - Lucy decided to set aside the matter with a sigh, went in the bathroom to rinse her face and then headed for the kitchen. When she arrived she discovered that Natsu and Happy were already there, sitting at the table in company of Virgo and Plue, the little spirit of the minor dog constellation. Despite the stars from which it came, Plue did not resemble a dog, but rather a miniature snowman, with a big yellow horn instead of the nose. Plue was the first key that her mother had given her when she was a child and Lucy was very fond of the little spirit. Since she needed little energy to open its portal, the girl allowed Plue to come and go freely from the spirit world. She had not see it around for a while and did not expect to find it in their kitchen that day.

Virgo was busy stirring something on the stove but Plue and the other two seemed immersed in a deep philosophical conversation. The spirit was waving and flickering as always repeating nonsense words - Pun - Pun pun! Puuuunnnn! - And Natsu and Happy nodded at each exclamation as if they were understanding everything it said. Lucy leaned against the doorframe and crossed her arms as she stared at them skeptically. She was Plue's owner but she could not understand its language. What the hell was going on?
- Pun! Pun pun! -

- You are right! - Exclaimed Natsu, pounding his fist on the table - Cola flavor is the best! Those candies are two things in one: sweet and sparkling! -

- Right! - Echoed Happy - But I want a candy flavored tuna! Why they isn't one yet? -

And so that deep conversation was all about candies?

- I cannot believe it! - Exclaimed Lucy, eventually attracting the attention of the group.

- Good morning, Princess! You came just in time! - Called Virgo - I'm going to make pancakes! Do you want some for breakfast? - But Lucy did not even answer, turning to go away - I'm going back to sleep. I have already seen too much for today. -

- Come on! It does no good to sleep on an empty stomach! - Natsu grabbed her by the arm and forced the girl to sit on his lap. - Do you know that your friend is really interesting? It's fun to chat with him! -

- Apart from the fact that I don't understand how you talk... - Confessed Lucy - But I don't understand either why you are talking about candies ... -

- It's my fault, Princess! - Explained Virgo - I told him that today it's Halloween and that there is the tradition of dressing up and knocking on every door asking: "trick or treat?" -

- Oh! - Exclaimed then Lucy - Is it already the 31th? I hadn't noticed ... -

- Let's go knocking on all the doors of the neighborhood! - Suggested Natsu - I want a bunch of candy! -

- Absolutely no, Natsu Dragneel. We don't have eight years anymore ... - Lucy shook her head but Happy found soon something to argue - I'm six years old! -

- I thought you liked Halloween, Princess! - Virgo put on the table the plate with the pancakes she had just made: they had the form of smiling skulls. - Do you remember when you throw a party at home and we spirits danced together with your friends? -

The girl shook her head - I don't want to remember. We were sixteen, dad was away on business and you nearly destroyed my home. Erza was so drunk that she passed out in the tub, Gray stripped off on the terrace and Taurus ended up in a closet. I don't even know how it was possible! -

- Hahaha! You should ask Scorpio. - Chuckled the spirit of the virgin.

- Do you know how I want to celebrate Halloween? - Lucy could not even finish the sentence before her cell phone began to ring. Plue jumped off the table and ran away, returning as quickly as possible with the item. Lucy took it smiling: on screen was flashing a big C.

- Hello! -

"Hello honey! What took you so much time? Am I interrupting something? I know that lately you live in good company ... "

- You didn't interrupt anything! - Lucy pulled away from Natsu just as if a bee had stung her - I was having breakfast! -

"Do you eat breakfast at this hour? But if it's ... Oh no! I think I lost my watch! "

Lucy was forced to cover her mouth to keep from laughing. She loved Cana, even though she was the most careless and crazy girl she had ever known. Lucy had met her for the first time at a boring dinner with her father's work colleagues and that evening between the two had established a special bond. The buffet was still open when Lucy had arrived but Cana was already drunk. The girl had offered her a glass of champagne and had proposed to imitate Thelma and Louise, robbing that bunch millionaire to escape to Tahiti. Lucy had objected that if they really wanted to imitate Thelma and Louise then they had to point to the Grand Canyon and Cana had replied: "Don't you think it's already a suicide remaining at this party?"

Cana too was part of Fairy Tail and among the wizards of the guild she was well known for her skills with the tarots.

- Why are you so careless? -

"I can't find a lot of things of things, sweetie. A way to get my head together and the pants that I had last week. But it's not a problem! That watch was Chanel and I made someone happy! "

Although Lucy and Cana were very different, they had a lot of things in common, especially about their families. Both had lost their mother due to illness when they were small. Cana's father, Gildarts, another famous wizard of Fairy Tail, lived for his work. Like any good manager, he was never at home, always engaged in business around the world. Perhaps that was the reason why he spoiled his daughter so much. Cana just needed to snap her fingers to get all she wanted, even if the only thing that she really desired, a family, was an impossible dream. Lucy knew that this was the reason why Cana spent all her time to squander money for fun and alcohol. A self-destructive life was her way to take revenge on her father and the only way she had to stifle the sadness.

"Anyway ..." Began Cana "I called to invite you tonight. I'm picking you up at nine. "

- At nine? - Repeated Lucy.

" Yes! You and your new friend! Don't you want to celebrate Halloween? "

"I would have been fine at home." But Lucy did not formulate the thought aloud.

"And don't ask me where we are going: it's a surprise! But I assure you it will be fun! My treat! I only have one recommendation: put on something that reminds everyone that today is Halloween! "

- A costume ?! - Exclaimed Lucy.

"Not a bikini though!"

- It's obvious that a bathing suit isn't a good idea! -

"Ahaah!" Cana made a long laugh, "Oh my God I'm there thinking ... Don't mind what I've just said: put a bikini it will be hilarious!"

- No way. -

"Come on! Do it for me! "

To silence her friend Lucy was forced to change the subject - Are you coming at nine to my place? -

"Yes. Get beautiful, sweetheart!" And Cana closed the call, leaving Lucy to shook her head. With his dragon's hearing, Natsu had overheard the whole conversation and tried to console her with a pat on the back - I bet it will be fun! I didn't know that today you celebrated this thing called Halloween! I can't wait to go out this evening! -

- Did you think that all the dark decorations in the stores were the normal aspect of Magnolia? -

- I thought it was the twenty-first century fashion. - Confessed Natsu - Anyway I like this Cana that wants to pay and that is coming to take us! -

- For your sake it's better if you don't go in Cana's car. - Warned Lucy - No one knows how she got her license or how many times it got suspended, but some legends say that Gildarts pays each time the bail. -

- Come on, it cannot be so terrible! - Continued the dragon - Now I have Wendy's pills! -

- We'll see ... - Muttered Lucy, finally taking a bite of her breakfast - And then there is this story of the costume! What the hell I can wear to remind everyone that today is Halloween? -

- I would have two or three suggestions, princess. - Virgo's eyes were already twinkling, but the spirit of the virgin was not the only one excited about a disguise ...

- There is a party in program - ebi? - The sound of a bell echoed through the kitchen and soon after a man with tanned skin appeared in the middle of the room. He was wearing a blue shirt, dark trousers and green sunglasses. His hair, red and black, were collected in the strangest possible form: they looked like stylized claws. He was clutching two pairs of scissors but the most shocking thing, about his appearance, were six giant crab legs which stuck out from his back. Natsu started laughing as soon as he sow him and Happy exclaimed - A giant crab! - But Cancer ignored them, opening and closing his scissors rhythmically - I'll do your hair - ebi! -

- I swear ... - Lucy sighed - I really can't understand why you are so excited. And I don't understand either why you come and go from your portals without my permission all the time! -

- But it's simple Princess: This is the witches' night! Halloween is a very special day for who believes in magic. - Explained the spirit of the virgin - You can't miss the fun! We know the perfect costume for you! -

Virgo and Cancer were not kidding. When that evening the two spirits finally decided to leave her free, Lucy was wearing the prettiest and sexiest cat costume of all the Upper West Side. The costume consisted of a tight-fitting black dress, with laces on the front and pink embroidery on the neckline, leather leggings and boots with high heels. It seemed made exactly for her, to put on display her breasts and her curves. Cancer had smoothed her hair and added a circle with fake fluffy ears, Virgo instead had put a red ribbon with golden bell around her neck.

When Happy saw her crossed his arms with a snort - It's not fair! You're coping me! -

- What? -

- I'm disguised as a humanoid cat. -

- I rather think that Lucy is perfect. - Admitted Natsu, making her blush - She's really scary! - And the girl reacted automatically pulling a cushion from the armchair and throwing it to him. The dragon and the Exceed had spent all afternoon on the couch watching television while Virgo and Cancer amused themselves choosing her costume. They did not have a mask and seemed the same, usual, pain in the neck.
- You should put something too! It's not fair if I am the only one who dresses up! -

- But I've already a costume! - Replied Natsu - Do you forgot that this is not my true aspect? -

Why did she tried to argue with that idiot? Lucy shook her head and put on her coat.

- Let's go, Cana should be here any moment. If she didn't got drunk and forgot about the appointment. -

- Yes, ma'am! - Natsu reacted like a bolt, darting out the door - I'm starving! -

- And don't forget me! - Exclaimed Happy, sliding in the bag that Lucy had chosen.

- Why do you have to stay here? -

- If you want you can carry me between your arms. -

- Forget it. -

- Have fun, Princess! - Told her Virgo with a musical voice - And wherever you go, always respects the rule of the three "no": no alcohol, no drugs and no sex without protection! -

- Virgo! - Shrieked the girl, blushing to the tip of her hair.

- Did I say something wrong? Do you want to punish me now? -

- No! - Lucy squealed again before slamming the door. But the spirit remained firmly in place, smiling.

- Look what we have to do to make her to go out at night. -

- But it's nice to see her have fun every now and then - ebi. - Cancer allowed himself a smile - Shall we go now? I heard that the Spirits King has organized a great party tonight! -

- I can't wait! - And they both disappeared with a puff.

When Lucy came down, Natsu had already done all the stairs and was peering anxiously the street.
- How does this Cana looks like? -

- You'll see her soon. - Lucy pulled out her cell phone to check the time. She managed just to read that it was nine before a gray SUV stopped near them, half on the curb. The window rolled down, flooding them with the notes of the music that was playing inside: "That's right, we can do it! So what if life's full of mysteries? The miraculous door is right before our eyes. This entire world is a wonderland! "

- Hi beautiful! Let me look better! - Cana was at the wheel, her brown hair long and wavy as ever. Lucy opened the door with a smile, making a pirouette to let her take a better look.

- Humm ... - Muttered Cana, checking her from top to bottom and vice versa - You're a knockout. The perfect costume to match mine! - The fortune teller had decided to dress up as a witch. She had put on a black hat and a tight dress with tights with a darker line behind the leg. She had also heels but apparently they were not very comfortable because she was driving barefoot and had thrown her shoes on the passenger side.

- It's a long time we don't see each other, do we? - Sitting next to Cana was her boyfriend, Bacchus, a very tall guy with long black hair, gathered in a men bun. To celebrate Halloween he had put on a bit of makeup and gloves with fake paws to look like a terrible werewolf. Although Bacchus was a wizard of Quatro Cerberus, Lucy believed that the two were a perfect couple. Both had many things in common, such as the desire to have fun and the alcoholism.

- So, do you want to get in the car or do you to stay planted there? We're going to have a wild night! -

Lucy did as Bacchus had said sitting inside, but when she turned she saw that Natsu had not moved. His eyes were practically glued on Cana. He looked like he had just seen a ghost - Zera? -

The girl furrowed her eyebrows - Who is this Zera? I'm sorry but I don't know her. - Only then Natsu shook himself, rubbing his eyes with one hand. When he pulled it away from the face a smile was back in its usual place - Ah, sorry! It's just that for a moment you reminded me of an old friend. Let's go now! - The dragon entered the car shoving Lucy to make room - Where are we going to eat? -

That was not the first time that Lucy saw something similar. Zera was one of the names that she had read in the list of the guild's founders; she did not know that Cana resembled her so much. The girl was related to one of the guild's founders without even knowing ?

- Do you feel okay? - Lucy whispered in his ears but the dragon reassured her, nodding furiously - I'm all right! -

And Cana ordered them to close the doors - So what are we waiting for? -

- You're sure to be able to drive like this? - Lucy gave her a puzzled look.

- Seriously? I drove completely drunk why shouldn't I do it barefoot? - And Cana pressed on the accelerator with a maniacal laugh, leaving Lucy to wonder if she was already drunk.

- Let's go get Gray and then straight to eat! -

- Did you invite him? -

- Not exactly, he doesn't know that we are picking him up. - Confessed Cana - If I had told him in advance he would surely have refused to go out. But he's an old friend and I can't see him anymore commiserate himself every day since Juvia left. -

- Don't distract yourself then. If we have to pick Gray up why didn't you turn? - Lucy pointed out at the first intersection.

- Turn? -

- You have to go to Mott Haven! Remember? - And Cana slipped inside a gas station to turn, darting next to the boy that had already extracted the pump. The movement was so abrupt to knock out Natsu instantly: the dragon swooped like a stone on Lucy's legs.

- I told you that there were no medicines against Cana's driving. - The girl sighed as she tried to push him away.
"Our future is full of wonder!" Continued to play the radio "It's better to live your life doing the things you like, because then, you'll be able to work harder! Let's wonder! "