Vacation Disaster Chapter 9: The ISCDC, a fairy tail fanfic

Hey guys! *dodges a bullet* This story has been beta-read by E. Rebellion! A shout out of thanks to her! Here's the new chapter!

~Tia

P.S: I wrote this while listening to Masayume Chasing!

The INTER-SCHOOL Couples Dance Competition

"We're here, Luce. You can open your eyes." Natsu said to his nervous partner. Lucy, who had been led by Natsu until they reached the resort, opened her eyes. She cringed when saw the auditorium and the huge audience.

"I knew I shouldn't have opened my damn eyes. Now I'm more nervous."

After a week of rigorous practice, Natsu and Lucy were at Akane for the competition. There were about 100 other schools performing. Unknown to the participants, there was a preliminary round in which only the judges watched them dance. From there, depending on what the judges thought, teams would be eliminated. They had one minute to impress the judges, and that was it.

When Lucy glanced at the announcement pinned on a nearby board, Lucy almost collapsed out of nervousness. "Natsu, our round is in two minutes!" She whispered.

"It's okay. We'll be okay, Luce." Natsu said, trying to comfort her.

Lucy took a deep breath. Natsu smiled, "Ready?"

"Yep! Let's do this!" She exclaimed.

After the preliminary round, only five schools would be left. The final round would be held in half an hour. In it, the judges, as well as the audience, would judge the dancers.

Mermaid Heel Girls' High School, Blue Pegasus Academy for Gentlemen and Ladies, Lamia Scale Preparatory School, Sabertooth Academy and Fairy Tail School & Junior College all made it to the finals.

Backstage, while all the duos were doing some last-minute practice, they were repeatedly disturbed by majorly concerned friends of a certain pair representing a school and college.

"LUCY! WE'LL BE CHEERING YOU ON!" Cana, Levy, Wendy and Juvia yelled.

"NATSU! KICK ASS!" Gajeel and Gray yelled.

"LUCY AND NATSU, BE MEN!" Elfman bellowed.

"Okay, that's enough you guys," Jellal said with a smile.
Erza took Lucy aside. "Are you feeling okay?" She asked, concern lacing her voice.

"Kind of," Lucy said.

"It's okay. Just let your emotions flow, okay? This song is all about that. By the way, do you have feelings for…" Erza began to tease, but Lucy cut her short.

"Shut up!" She whispered.

"Okay, okay. Won't tell. But, my advice to you is this: if you let your emotions for your partner flow in this, your dance will shine through." Erza said, with sparkles in her eyes.

Lucy stifled a laugh. "Okay, Erza."

"Erzie-Wurzy!" An unknown voice called out to Erza. They turned to see that it was Milliana, the participant from Mermaid Heel Girls' High School.

"Milliana!" Erza exclaimed and hugged her. Lucy knew that they were childhood friends and decided to give them some time alone. She said a quick 'Hi' to Milliana and went to Levy and the others.

The final round had begun. The first performance was by Kagura and Milliana from Mermaid Heel Girls' High School. Natsu and Lucy closely observed their dance.

They danced pure jitterbug to the song 'Sit Still Look Pretty.'

Could dress up
To get love
But guess what?
I'm never gonna be that girl
Who's living in a Barbie world

Could wake up
In makeup,
And play dumb
Pretending that I need a boy
Who's gonna treat me like a toy

I know the other girlies wanna wear expensive things
Like diamond rings
But I don't wanna be the puppet that you're playing on a string
This queen don't need a king

Oh, I don't know what you've been told
But this gal right here's gonna rule the world
Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty
You get off on your 9 to 5
Dream of picket fences and trophy wives
But no, I'm never gonna be 'cause I don't wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty

Mr. Right could be nice for one night
But then he wanna take control
And I would rather fly solo

That Snow White
She did right
In her life
Had 7 men to do the chores
'Cause that's not what a lady's for

The only thing a boy's gonna give a girl for free's captivity
And I might love me some vanilla but I'm not that sugar sweet
Call me HBIC

Oh, I don't know what you've been told
But this gal right here's gonna rule the world
Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be, because I wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty
You get off on your 9 to 5
Dream of picket fences and trophy wives
But no, I'm never gonna be, 'cause I don't wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty

[2x]
Sure, I'm a pretty girl
Up in a pretty world
But they say pretty hurts
And I don't wanna sit still
I'm a pretty girl
Up in a pretty world
But no, I won't sit still, look pretty

Sit still, look pretty

[4x]

"Tough competition, right?" Natsu asked with a pale face.

Lucy nodded dumbly. When Kagura and Milliana came backstage, Lucy warmly congratulated them. Kagura responded with a polite nod. Milliana gave Lucy a hug. "Thanks! All the best to you!" Milliana said with a wink.

The next two up surprised the blonde. They were representing Blue Pegasus Academy for Gentlemen & Ladies. And it was a gay couple. But that wasn't what gave Lucy a shock. The participants were twins, and one of them was definitely the guy they had encountered in the perfume shop.

"Sniff, sniff~" Ichiya sniffed. So did the other Ichiya.

"Let's fill the auditorium with our delish parfum~" "Man!"

Lucy and Natsu scurried a few meters away.

There! Right There!
Look at that tan, that tinted skin
Look at the killer shape he's in
Look at that slightly stubbly chin
Oh Please he's gay, totally gay

I'm not about to celebrate
Every trait could indicate the totally straight expatriate.
This guy's not gay, I say not gay

That is the elephant in the room
Well, is it relevant to assume
that a man who wears perfume
is automatically matically fay?

But look at his quoft and crispy locks

Look at his silk translucent socks

There's the eternal paradox
Look what we're seeing

What are we seeing?

Is he gay?

Of course, he's gay

Or European?

ohhhhhh

Gay or European?
It's hard to guarantee
Is he gay or European?

Well, hey, don't look at me

You see they bring their boys up different
in those charming foreign ports
They play peculiar sports

In shiny shirts and tiny shorts
Gay or foreign fella?
The answer could take weeks
They will say things like "Ciao Bella,"
while they kiss you on both cheeks

Oh please

Gay or European?
So many shades of gray
Depending on the time of day
The French go either way

Is he gay or European?
or-

There! Right There!
Look at that condescending smirk
Seen it on every guy at work
That is a metro-hetro jerk
That guy's not gay, I say no way

That is the elephant in the room
Well is it relevant to presume
that a hottie in that costume

Is automatically, radically
Ironically, chronically
Scrutiny, certainly
Genetically, netically
Gay!
Officially Gay!
Officially Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay!

Dammit!

Gay or European?
So stylish and relaxed
Is he gay or European?
I think his chest is waxed

But they bring their boys up different there
It's culturally diverse
It's not a fashion curse

If he wears a kilt or bears a purse
Gay or just exotic?
I still can't crack the code

Yet his accent is hypnotic
but his shoes are pointy-toed

Huh
Gay or European?
So many shades of gray
But if he turns out straight
I'm free at 8 on Saturday

Is he gay or European?
Gay or European?
Gay or Euro-

(Jenny)
Wait a minute!
Give me a chance to crack this guy
I have an idea I'd like to try

So Mr. Argitacos...
This alleged affair with Ms. Windam
has been going on for...?

(Ichiya 1)
2 years

(Jenny)
And your first name again is...?

(Ichiya 1)
Nicos

(Jenny)
And your boyfriend's name is...?

(Ichiya 1)
Carlos

I'm sorry! I misunderstand
You say boyfriend
I thought you say best friend
Carlos is my best friend

(Ichiya 2)
You bastard!
You lying bastard!
That's it
I no cover for you, no more!

Peoples
I have a big announcement
This man is gay and European!
you've got to stop your being
a completely closet case

No matter what he say
I sware he never ever ever swing the other way
You are so gay
You big parfait!
You flaming boy in cabaret

(Ichiya 1)
I'm straight!

(Ichiya 2)
You were not yesterday

So if I may, I'm proud to say
He's gay!

(All)
And European!

(Ichiya 2)
He's gay!

(All)
And European!

(Ichiya 2)
He's gay!

(All)
And European and Gay!

(Ichiya 1)
Fine okay I'm gay!

(All)
Hooray!

(Ichiya 1 and 2)
Fine. Okay. We're gay!

A/N: Check out Gay or European by the Legally Blonde cast!

"So, not so tough competition?" Natsu said with a grin.

"That was a dance? How did the judges select that? It was a bloody musical! And they even brought an extra person!" Lucy exclaimed. All Ichiya 1 and Ichiya 2 had done was twirl around on stage like a bunch of idiots.

Natsu just shook his head and laughed. "Time for the next dance, Luce."

The next dancers were from Lamia Scale Preparatory School. The Presidents of the High School and of the Middle School were dancing to the tunes of a combination of two songs: Despacito and Shelter, in hip-hop.

I could never find the right way to tell you
Have you noticed I've been gone?
'Cause I left behind the home that you made me
But I will carry it along

And it's a long way forward, so trust in me
I'll give them shelter, like you've done for me
And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
Until you're gone

Come on over in my direction,

So thankful for that,

It's such a blessing, yeah

Turn every situation into heaven, yeah

(Oh, you are…)

My sunrise on my darkest days

Got me feeling some kind of way

Make me savor every moment slowly, slowly

You fit me in tailor-made love

How you put it on,

Got the only key, know how to turn it on,

The way you nibble on my ear,

the only words I wanna hear,

Baby take it slow so that we can last long

Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal
Me voy acercando y voy armando el plan
Sólo con pensarlo se acelera el pulso (oh, yeah)

Ya, ya me estás gustando más de lo normal
Todos mis sentidos van pidiendo más
Esto hay que tomarlo sin ningún apuro

Despacito
Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito
Deja que te diga cosas al oído
Para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo

Despacito
Quiero desnudarte a besos despacito
Firmar las paredes de tu laberinto
Y hacer de tu cuerpo todo un manuscrito

(Shelter's music)

And it's a long way forward, so trust in me
I'll give them shelter, like you've done for me
And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
Until you're gone

Oh it's a long way forward, trust in me
I'll give them shelter, like you've done for me
And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
Until

Despacito
This is how we do it down in Puerto Rico
I just wanna hear you screaming, "¡Ay, Bendito!"
I can move forever cuando esté contigo
¡Bailalo!

Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito
Nos vamos pegando, poquito a poquito
Que le enseñes a mi boca
Tus lugares favoritos
(Favorito, favorito, baby)
Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito
Nos vamos pegando, poquito a poquito
Hasta provocar tus gritos
Y que olvides tu apellido
Despacito

"Really tough competition." Lucy said, sweating heavily.

Natsu gave her a comforting pat back. "It's okay. It's okay."

"Is it?" A voice interrupted them. It was Sting, smirking at them.

"We're up next. Better keep your prayers ready."

Yukino was behind him. She looked down and had dark circles under her eyes. She looked at Lucy, put her finger to her lips and gave a thumbs-up. Lucy hid a smile.

'So there are kind-hearted people in Sabertooth, huh?' Thinking so, she returned the gesture.

They entered the stage. They also danced a duet in hip-hop and tango on a remix of Love me like you do and Shut up and Dance. They danced the tango when it was Love me like you do, and hip-hop when it was Shut up and Dance.

(Yukino):

You're the light, you're the night
You're the color of my blood
You're the cure, you're the pain
You're the only thing I wanna touch
Never knew that it could mean so much, so much

You're the fear, I don't care
Cause I've never been so high
Follow me to the dark
Let me take you past our satellites
You can see the world you brought to life, to life

(Sting):

Oh don't you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me
I said you're holding back
She said shut up and dance with me
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance with me

(Both):

So love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?

Fading in, fading out
On the edge of paradise
Every inch of your skin is a holy grail I've got to find
Only you can set my heart on fire, on fire
Yeah, I'll let you set the pace
Cause I'm not thinking straight

Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do (like you do)
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do

Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?

Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do (like you do)
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do (yeah)
Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?

(Sting):

She took my arm
I don't know how it happened
We took the floor and she said

Oh don't you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me
I said you're holding back
She said shut up and dance with me
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance

(Yukino):

I'll let you set the pace
'Cause I'm not thinking straight
My head's spinning around I can't see clear no more
What are you waiting for?

[Both]:
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?

Lucy was sweating bullets now. She bit her lip and turned to Natsu. He looked nervous, but there was a smile on his face.

"Natsu, I might as well give up. I can't dance that well. I'm so sorry." She admitted.

He then turned to look at her and held her hand.

"Look at me, Lucy. Look straight in the eyes." Natsu urged. She did as he told.

"Do you trust me?" Natsu asked.

"I do, but…" Lucy started but then he placed his finger on her lips.

"Then, we can do this. That's what they lack. Their dance was fabulous, but they lacked trust in each other. They weren't able to show it, but for someone who knows dance well, would have instantly known it. Trust, Lucy is the key to our dance. And let go. Let go of your fears. Just think that the audience has disappeared. All that there is, is the song, you and your partner. That's what the stage does to performers." He smiled, and then patted her head.

She smiled at last, and nodded.

They then walked out on the stage. Lucy didn't notice Sting make a stinging comment "Take care girl. Just try not to show your knickers in that dress while dancing."

When she raised her head, she saw the audience staring at them. She suddenly felt frightened. But then, she felt a squeeze on her hand. She saw Natsu, and he smiled at her. When she turned to face the audience and the judges, all she saw were her friends smiling and cheering for them. She saw Lisanna and Mirajane holding a banner which only served to confuse her. It read 'NaLu For Life!'

She then heard the music play, and all she could see then was Natsu. No one else.

I would react badly
To the slightest hint of hesitance
He'd bend awkwardly to suit my mood
No word from his defense

I'd cry knowing how my tears
Felt like acid burning through his skin
Pushed every little button

Now he's afraid of me
Now he's afraid of me

The starting of the dance was Lucy in ballet. Then, by the second stanza, Natsu entered the dance, and held her hand and spun her around. Then started the contemporary part of the dance which Jellal had taught them. Natsu raised her high and then she jumped in the air and landed gracefully on her feet.

It took me by surprise
The hatred in his eyes
I've pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know
He acted out, now I can see it is my fault

Lucy froze in place, and Natsu did his part in solo, and it seemed as though someone was missing in his life. Then, Lucy started her part and Natsu froze. It again seemed as if Natsu's missing part was found, but now he was missing.

I made changes
That went unnoticed
Sang songs for deaf ears
He mistook my silence for punishment
As it had been all these years
I'd cry knowingly how my tears felt like acid burning through his skin

Now he's afraid of me
Now he's afraid of me

They started their parts again and their gazes seemed fierce, as if they were having a battle. Then, Natsu took her arms and twirled her like she were a doll, and it seemed as though he was flirting with her. She wrenched apart and did a slow split, which made the audience get goosebumps.

It took me by surprise
The hatred in his eyes
I've pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know
He acted out, now I can see it is my fault

Natsu grabbed her waist again and they did a duet which could be described in only one word: seductive. They ended it with Natsu and Lucy dangerously close to each other, gazing at each other in pure rage and yet, with a pinch of love.

The audience was completely under their spell. It was like they watching a battle of who was the dominant one. Then, after a moment's silence, they burst into thunderous applause. The judges stood up, too, and clapped hard.

Natsu and Lucy were still in the ending position, panting heavily. After hearing the applause, they broke away and blushed at the distance between them. Then, they heard something that stood in the crowd.
"WAY TO GO, NATSU AND LUCY!" All their friends yelled. Natsu and Lucy just grinned and exited the stage.

It is useless for me to tell you who the winner was unless you are a dimwit. Since Natsu and Lucy were the 'Audience favorite', they won the hearts of all, except the judges. They were impressed but insisted on giving Sting and Yukino the 'Judges favorite' award.

After a bit of voting, Fairy Tail was selected as the winner anyway.

When they exited the auditorium, Natsu streched and said, "Am I the only one who wants a break from all this mess?"

"Nope. Guys, any ideas?" Lucy asked.

"Drinking competition!" Cana exclaimed.

"Cana, we're underage!" Lucy exclaimed.

"Barbie doll shopping!" Wendy and Erza squealed.

"Are you fucking serious?" Gajeel and Gray screamed.

"Trip to the library?" Levy asked timidly.

"Maybe we'll do that later." Jellal said timidly.

"Swimming?" Juvia said absent-mindedly.

"Hell yeah!" Natsu yelled.

"How can you have so much energy for that?" Lucy commented.

"LET'S GO SWIMMING!" The rest of the group except Levy, Lucy and Jellal yelled.

Soon, they were left in the dust. They sweat dropped. "So, does that mean we are the only sane ones in this group?" They together said.

Forgive my lateness! I was too busy enjoying my vacation, and I wasn't loyal to my first fanfic. Also check out my other works:

Rules Aren't For Everyone

RoWen Prompts

Wish You Could Be Mine

Love Warning!

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Also, tell me what you think of the new cover image! I finally found one which has all the characters, except Jellal. Well, that can't be helped. Maybe he was...um...clicking the picture! :P Anyways, I'll see you in the reviews section!

~Tia