HEY! It's still new year I guess?
My first update for 2015.
This chapter is a ball. Originally for Holloween but not anymore. Gihihi. Since I was not able to reach my desired chapter last year. :)
Sorry for mistakes.
FT is Hiro Mashima's
The last day of the tournament marks the night where the students from different colleges were given tnhe chance to mingle with each other. This year's theme is Costume Party.
When the clock strike at 6 o'clock, students start coming wearing their costume. There are princesses, fairies, witches. Among the boys were dracula, wizards and kings.
On our main characters' table, Lucy is wearing cleopatra outfit with the headress and Egyptian robe and accessories.
Lisanna is wearing a white and blue puffy dress that reached her knees with a high stripes socks matching her dress and a black leather shoes. (What does Alice wear headband or ribbon?)
"Natsu, you should have covered your whole face."
"Are you trying to kill me? Ninjas only shows their eyes." He said while his hands were clasp together in front of his chest.
The man he was talking to was wearing a cape and a black tux with mask on his eyes.
"Oi Gray, what's with tuxedo mask outfit?"
"Your the one to talk, samurai Loke." He has a sword hung on his waist and an 'X' mark on his cheeks.
"I'm still handsome even with this scar." He pointed on his cheek.
"Hey have you seen Levy?" Lucy and Lisanna now on their side.
"I don't think I did. Even Gajeel is not yet here."
"Aren't we gonna eat yet?"
"Idiot. We are supposed to wait for everyone to get here."
"Look! That's Juvia over there." Lisanna pointed at the door.
Juvia walked in wearing a white greek robe. Her waist was adorned by a belt. She has golden bracelet on both of her arms and a flat sandals. Her hair was tied up in a pony tail with few stands falling on her sides. The paleness of her skin completed the aura of being a goddess.
Gray, once again, was lost seeing Juvia.
Lucy raised her hand that caught her attention then meet them.
"You really looked like a goddess."
"Lucy and Lisanna look beautiful as well."
"You are here, that leaves Gajeel and Levy missing." Lisanna looked at the Natsu and the rest. They just shrugged at her.
"What if those two plan to skip this party and go somewhere else?"
"If it is only Gajeel, it is possible."
"But Juvia doubt Levy would to. She's been excited for the whole costume thing."
"They're here!" Everybody on the table search in the direction where Natsu is pointing to. True to his words, a tall man and a petite woman are making their way to them.
"Woah man, you don't need any props. It is natural." Loke stated as he examines Gajeel.
"Gajeel really likes Frankenstein."
"Juvia." Gajeel used his warning voice.
"Guhahaha. Suits you fine metal face."
On the other hand, the girls were fawning over Levy. The petite young woman wears a white dress, and wings with of course a halo.
"Now that we are all here, let's take a photo!" Lisanna said raising her camera.
"And who's gonna take it?" Lucy asked.
"Well, here is a tripod and there is also timer." Lisanna set the timer and go to the group. "Guys, in one, two, three. Say kimchi!"
"Kimchi!" They all said.
"Let's eat!"
They are all seated in the round table.
"Hey you are messy." Gray said as he watches Juvia eat. Her hands were overflowed caramel on thumb and pointer finger.
"Juvia have never eaten this before. She does not even know what this called." The blue haired woman continued struggling with the caramel in her fingers.
"I can't blame you. There is only one way how to eat Camarade Franks. Open your mouth wide..." Gray did what he said and bite a mouthful of the said food. Juvia watched and did the same.
"Like this." She said this with the bread still on her mouth making her cheeks puff due to the food.
"That's good for first timer. Besdides, there is no way to eat this elegantly."
"Natsu, do you really think you can eat all that?" Lucy asked looking at the salmon haired friend's plate.
"Can't you tell? You have known me for long now."
The blonde smiled and rested her chin on her hand and watch Natsu affectionately. "I know you can."
"You know, cupid is more suited to you," Levy look up to the man and frown, "both of you are shrimp. Gihi."
Her frown got deeper because of what he had just told her. "Yeah, and you are natural being scary." She countered.
"Bookworm."
"I am proud. Metal face."
"You sound like Salamander. Iron board." He smirked.
"You..."
The two of them continued their little contest of insulting each other for a few more moments.
"Lisanna, you have been taking pictures since we got here. You never took one of mine, rorouni Loke" he said with hurt in his tone.
"Well I am a photographer and a samurai is already with us so I can take it later. And please, don't pout. Gross." She continued scanning for prospects when she saw something interesting. "Now I am excited."
Loke heard this and followed where she is looking. The figure is wearing a fluffy soft looking fabric just abover the knee. It's sleeves reached the wrist and on the pink hair where horns sticking out. Aries posted as a ram. A lovely looking ram.
Gajeel saw what made the man have such reaction and smirked. He turned his head to the person sitting beside him.
Loke saw that some guys walk over to Aries. By the looks of it, they're trying to ask her to hang out with them. She's struggling to ditch them. Loke quickly moved his feet towards her.
"Hey Aries! We've been looking for you."
The woman was shocked because it was the first time he talked to her since high school. She immediately understand why Loke appeared before her, that is to help.
"Sorry, I was still looking for Lyra and Libra so we can all seat together."
"Who are they?" He gave a quick nod to the men trying to advance.
"Oh, I don't know."
"Forget it. Let's go." One of the pricks said and the others followed.
"Thank you." Aries said.
"Don't mention it."
"Loke, I... uhm... Need -" she's interrupted by a phone ringing.
"I have to take this." He answered it and Aries can hear bits of his conversation. "Can you at least make your timing right?... Now?... Alright, I'll be there." He looked at the girl he's with. "I have to go. It is kind of important. See you around!"
She sighed deep.
"I've never caught you sigh like that before."
"What happened?"
She was greeted by her friends. They all walked to their table and after they have settled comfortably, they asked Aries once again.
She started from the guys and Loke showing up. Aries also told them that she was about to asked what happened during high school when he stopped hanging out with her. "So the chance slipped because of the phone call."
Just when they are talking to each other the lights dimmed. Then slowly, lights were focus on the stage. There revealed four people. As soon as their eyes adjust to change, they figured out.
The music played. A familiar voice was heard.
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside it was a rush, what a rush
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way
About me, just too much, just too much
Natsu was singing. Not only that. There also were Loke, Gray on guitar and bass respectively and Gajeel on drums. The first verse was sung by Natsu then the next lines were sung by them all.
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it really just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away-ay-ay
Going away-ay-ay
Natsu sang the chorus while the rest served as the second voices like the 'away -ay-ay' part.
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging, spending time girl?
Are we just friends? Is there more? Is there more?
See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever, forever!
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it really just another crush?
Natsu stepped down the stage and walk towards to Lucy who is now blushing hard. Upon reaching where she is, he held her hands. People were now cheering.
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away-ay-ay
Going away-ay-ay
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know
Natsu stopped singing, and let the others take over. He looked directly at Lucy's chocolate brown eyes. The song were their background music.
"Lucy, will you be my girlfriend?"
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it really just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away-ay-ay
This crush ain't going away-ay-ay
Going away
Going away-ay-ay
Going away-ay-ay
Lucy was frozen. What was she telling the girls nights ago? She mustered all the courage she can get, "Natsu I don't like you," the said man drapped his hands on his sides. He looked sad.
Then Lucy cupped his cheeks, "because I love you. And I would be more willing to be your girlfriend!" She hugged him. He turned his eyes on the stage and flashed his trademark grin with a thumbs up.
They broke the hug, "You don't know how happy I am Lucy."
Slow dance music started to echo on the hall. He offered his hand, "Can I have this dance?"
"You don't need to ask." Then they disappeared to know crowded dance floor.
"Aww, isn't that sweet." Mira said suddely showing herself on their table.
"I never thought he can do that." Erza following the elder Strauss.
On the other side,
"Juvia, you're lovely!" Lyon had pushed through the crowd just to find her. "If you won't mind, can we dance?"
"Juvia would..."
"Madmoiselle, aren't you the prettiest." Rufus also appeared before her nudging Lyon.
"Oi, I am the first to ask." The white haired guy snapped.
"I'm sorry, I didn't see you there."
"Then maybe you should have remove that mask of yours."
Juvia was hopelessly watching the two argue who should dance with her first. Lyon found a solution.
"Why don't we ask her who she wants to dance?"
They looked to where Juvia was but found no one. Instead the girl they were fighting for was walking with saomeone towards the crowd dancing. They both know who was the lucky one.
If Juvia could turn into water she could have, but she can't because it i
s an AU people. They reached the center.
Juvia assumed that the traditional hand and shoulder stance would be applied but, Gray was fast on placing his both hands on her hips protectively. Juvia was even happier with and put her hands around his neck.
Gray made an eye contact to her and blushed. He turned his head on the side. "So, who would you choose?"
"What is Gray talking about?" Then the earlier scene come back to her. "Oh, I don't know. Maybe we can dance all three together." She said innocently.
Gray hmmp-ed. "Next time made up your mind faster."
"Okay, but there is one thing. Juvia is dancing with the one she wants right now."
I love this chapter.
an early update becuse it is an unfinished chaper for last year actually
On this story's timeline it is still holloween. The next chapter will be Christmas and New year combined.
I am now working on three chapters at the same time. I am making my life complicated, I know.
I kinda re-watched Clannad After Story. For the nth time, I was moved T.T
Thank you for reading!
-anchooovyy (01.02.2015)
