Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.
"All I need you to do, Happy, is tell me precisely what happens and the fish is yours." Mirajane tilted her head, soft hair flowing over her shoulder and a sweet smile curling over her gentle features. "Got it?"
"Aye, Mira!"
There was nobody else in the guild fit for the job. At least, not anyone that wouldn't raise the suspicions of his targets. Nothing would pass his keen eye or sharp hearing and that ten pounder Mirajane had stored in the freezer would be all his.
And Carla's, if she wanted some.
"Y'sure you don't want to try it, Happy?"
"No, you two go ahead. Besides, I left my swimming trunks back at home." Happy shrugged his shoulders, little paws facing up toward the sky with the action.
Lucy pointed her finger up. "I could call on Virgo to get you something to wear."
"No, it's all right. You shouldn't swim right after you eat, y'know."
Lucy quirked her eyebrows, her mouth twisting in doubt. "But that was two hours ago, Happy."
"Aw, don't worry 'bout him, Luce. We're wastin' daylight!" Natsu waved his hand in the air and bumped his hip against hers.
She stumbled and waddled further in the water, growling at him, "Oh no, we're not playing that game, today. You're going to let me-"
Natsu ignored her warning and swooped her up, trumping through the water. "H-hey, Natsu! Put me down!"
Happy sat down, his tail curling in satisfaction and a giggle passing through his paws. Natsu tossed Lucy into the deeper water, laughing and swimming out to her when she resurfaced. She spluttered and cursed the fire dragon slayer, but clung to his neck just the same.
Natsu flicked her forehead, the water chopping the syllables of the sentiment he fed her to soothe the impending anger. Lucy's cheeks flushed, dumbstruck for only a moment before shoving away from him. She paddled fiercely to keep her head above the water. Her arm came up in one great arc before dousing Natsu completely.
"You're in for it now, Luce!"
That fish was as good as his.
prompt: happy ships nalu, is an agent of Mirajane's betting-network
originally posted: 9-9-13
A/N: Important to note that I don't actually go along with the bet/coupling happy Mirajane fandom seems to hold onto with an iron grip? Mirajane's a classic older sister- she looks out for everyone, is a great listener, will set someone up with their favorite beverage and great food, and make sure they never have to live with regrets for missed opportunities like she has had to do. She offers an ear and advice and she would never abuse her power to put people in situations they would be uncomfortable in just to see said people get together. -rant over-