Chapter 8
The Date and The Duel
It's been at least a month since their first date and it was surprisingly well despite of few setbacks.
Flashback Starts
The day following Natsu asked Lucy out; they got together and headed to one of the few places that would allow Natsu to even sit in let alone dine there, and that's when they realized something important, it was Sunday so just about everyone was closed. "Ah CRAP!" Natsu said when realized that it was the worst possible day of the week for a date, "Of all the times I had to forget what day it was, it had to be today". Lucy tried to calm him down by saying, "Its not a big deal Natsu, we just have to find something else to do, besides I'm sure there are other things we can do for a date". With that Natsu had an idea, it wasn't much but it will do, "I got it" he said, "We can enjoy South Gate Park as a date". Lucy replied, "A nice park to go on a date, sounds amazing and now that I thing about it, meet me there a little later, I got an idea".
It was convenient place especially since there seems to be little or no people there at all. "I wonder what Lucy's idea was" said a very curious Natsu as Lucy walked toward him with what appears to be a basket in tow. She explained, "Since its Sunday, I figured we could enjoy the park and have a picnic instead, plus you can just cook the meat with your magic" Natsu replied, "That sounds better than what I have in mind". They found a spot where they can set everything up for their meal but they didn't notice that David, Mira, and a curious Cana were keeping an eye on them from the nearby bushes as they enjoyed their food.
"I can't believe this" Cana whispered to Mira and David as they spied on them, "Don't you two have any shame" David whispered back, "This is Natsu's first date since Lisanna's death. You should be happy for the fact that he's getting back in" Mira then added, "Yeah and why did you come along anyway". Cana blushed as she quietly responded, "I'm simply making sure you two are not gonna try and make them do something inappropriate" David responded, "Yeah right, this coming from the girl who's drinking costs the guild hall a good chunk of their budget just to satisfy her drinking I'm just glad Natsu hasn't found us with his nose since you smell like a…" he was interrupted when he heard Natsu say, "hold it Fido, I may have spilled some sauce but that does not mean my pants are for you to eat" when they turn to see what was going on they saw what appears to be a stray dog trying to take Natsu's pants. The result can be described as a loud ripping sound as the dog seemed to only get a chunk of his pants and surprisingly enough a chunk of his shorts. The sight they saw caused Mira to faint as a shocked Cana and David were left with mouths wide open over what they saw. Cana then looked to David and "Huh David? I think…I'm gonna try to quit drinking now" David simply replied, "Now that's something I've never thought I hear you say in this world". Lucy face turned a deep scarlet from the sight of Natsu's "manhood" as she took out some spare clothes she bought for Natsu on the way back home yesterday simply out of a feeling she had. Luckily they were a good fit even though it was just a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Once they got over the incident things went smoothly after that.
Flashback Ends
"Not bad of a place for seventy thousand jewel a month" said a half naked Gray before Lucy yelled, "INTRUDER ALERT!" With that she bolted toward Gray to use her signature as she then yelled, "LUCY KICK!" knocking Gray into a nearby wall with a kick that was enough to Natsu's punch to shame. "Listen Gray, I told you at least 10 times already; if you are gonna come here you have to be fully clothed and when you do no stripping, PERIOD"
Gray managed to get up from the kick only to say, "All right, I get. I just wanted to remind you of the rematch Natsu and Erza are gonna have today and I figured you might want to go cheer Natsu on". What Gray just said did make sense. Before the mess with Lullaby Natsu and Erza did agree on a rematch one month from when they got back to town. "Oh, thanks for the reminder" Lucy said hoping it was enough to apologize for kicking him into the wall.
Once she went down to the guild hall she noticed that the Duel was about to start as members of the guild as well as citizens of Magnolia gathered around. Some of them were in line in front of Cana who was setting up the bets. "Hey, Cana" Lucy said as she walked up to Cana wondering if she was still sober about what she saw happen with Natsu and Lucy. As though she predicted what Lucy was gonna say Cana answered "Hey Lucy and before you asked the booze finally tastes good enough from after what I saw". Lucy replied, "Nice to know you're back normal" she then thought "It's not my fault you decided to spy on us when you saw mini Natsu the way you three did".
David stood between Natsu and Lucy as he announced, "ALRIGHT, this is a duel between Erza Scarlet and Natsu Dragneel. The Rules are simple; Do Not kill your opponent, your opponent must be deemed unable to fight by either me or Master Makarov before an official win, the fight will be separated into individual rounds based on the fight's duration, any and all Magic is allowed as long as it does not end a person's life or destroys the town, and finally do not let this fight destroy the bonds the two of you share as Fairy Tail wizards. Are both of you ready to begin" Natsu's hands were consumed in flames as he says, "Ready", Erza requips into her Flame Empress Armor with sword in tow as she says, "Ready". David steps back as Makarov yells, "ROUND 1, FIGHT!"
With that as they're cue Natsu and Erza went at it one blow and dodge to another. They were neck to neck unable to lay a hit on each other with every miss caused the area they were fighting to be encircled with flames and right when it appears that Natsu was about to land the first blow, what sounded like a loud gong was made outside of the crowd which stopped the duel. The source of the sound came from what appears to be a human like frog wearing the official robes as a messenger from the Magic Council, once everyone's attention was focused on the messenger, he/she (or whatever it is) stated, "I have a message from the Magic Council. For 11 charges for high level property damage, Erza Scarlet…you are under arrest"
The crowd then yelled out of could be pure synch, "EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Hollow: So a little fairy told me Lucy got an early peek of your...
Natsu (blushing): Don't think about finishing that
Hollow: your twigs and berries, your wedding tackle, your second head, your little dragon, your XXXX
Natsu: Alright you asked for it, FIRE DRAGON'S ROAR
Hollow: (cough) can't you (cough) take (cough) a joke (cough )Natsu
Hollow passes out
Happy: Since Hollow is out cold and medium rare, HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER PLEASE LEAVE ANY COMMENTS OR REVIEWS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY COMPLAINTS. Take it up to Hollow when he wakes up. SEE YOU ALL NEXT TIME