Hi everyone! I hope that you guys are enjoying the summer! I sure am! This is the second prewritten chapter for the hiatus. After so much drama going on left and right, it's finally some 'happy-fun-time' uh... time?

I hope you enjoy the new chapter!

Chapter Twenty Five

Party Time

After the battle with the Dragonoid, we told the civilians that it was safe for them to return to their homes. We had a huge feast, which I greatly appreciated. And now that we had time, I got to talk with everyone. They were all so sweet. Congratulating me on my swift recovery. Apparently, by Elfman's standards, I was a 'real man'. I even got to properly introduce myself to Wendy and Carla. We became great friends from the moment we shook hands.

Other than the feast, Master decided that we needed to loosen up some more, so sometime after lunch, he decided that it was time for some partying.

"Alright brats, I think that we have enough of a reason for a big party!" The Master yelled. Everyone, bandaged or not, screamed in excitement and joy. Master gave us a sign of silence and when everyone calmed down, he continued. "In one day time, Anora was able to recover safely and we were able to defeat a mighty foe! These occasions need to be celebrated! Always remember that we are mages and while many of your days will be sunny, others will be clouded in hardship. Peace and prosperity tampered by tragedy and heartbreak. That is why it is important for us to live our lives to the fullest! To enjoy every single moment of life and celebrate even the smallest of victories for we are never sure when it is all going to end. So, with that being said…" He put his fists in the air and with a wild smile announced. "…LET'S PARTY FAIRY TAIL STYLE!" The Master yelled again and everyone gave him their loud approval.

In the blink of an eye, music started playing from a lacrima in the background, people started drinking alcohol, laughing, dancing, screaming and just, over all, enjoying themselves.

Cana had already set up a contest table, where everyone could bid and see if they could outdrink her. Juvia was stalking Gray's every move, while Gray himself was tracking down his clothes to everyone's amusement. Gajeel was munching on some iron bolts in the background but I swear that I saw a guitar near him… Natsu and Lucy were talking to each other, while me and Erza were sitting on a nearby table, eating strawberry cake without a care in the world. Jet and Droy were trying to get Levy to dance with one of them, while Macao and Wakaba tried their luck against Cana. Let's just say that it didn't end very well for them. Elfman was yelling something about being a man next to them and then he tried his own luck with Cana… He lost too. All in all, everyone was having a blast.

Looking around, I saw that Wendy was standing awkwardly in one spot with Carla hoovering near her. I guess that she wasn't used to a big party like this. I waved a hand in a beckoning motion towards her and when she noticed me, she started walking towards the table, where I and Erza were sitting. I patted the free space on the bench near me, to tell her to sit near me. Erza was in a deep trance, chowing down on her treat that I don't even believe that she noticed the blue girl coming over with her white feline companion.

Wendy sat next to me and Carla sat in her lap.

I swallowed the piece of cake that was in my mouth. "What's wrong Wendy? Aren't you having fun?" I asked her, putting my arm around her shoulder.

"No! It's not that! It's actually pretty fun. It's just that… I've never been to a party before and I don't know what to do…" She looked down.

"It's a little barbaric if you ask me." Carla commented in an unamused tone.

"Yeah, it can get pretty hectic but that's why it's so fun!" I told her and she just huffed. I grinned a toothy grin as I turned my attention to Wendy. "You don't have to feel awkward Wendy." I said and she looked at me. "This is a party, it's meant to make you enjoy yourself, so just be yourself and do whatever makes you laugh and have fun!" I then pointed towards my cake with my fork. "Want some cake? It's really sweet."

"No thanks." She denied my offer by shaking her head. "I guess that I can try and relax…" She mused. Suddenly, Erza's head shot up from her, now empty plate, and she looked at me from her seat on the other side of the table.

"Anora, why don't you sing a song? Now's the perfect time to show the guild what you can do!"

I choked on the glass of water that I started drinking before she asked me that question. "…No… what… no!"

"Why not? Come on, it's going to be fun." She urged me.

"You can sing?" Carla asked me.

"Well, yeah, a little…" It's not that I didn't want to, I was just feeling kinda awkward doing it.

"Really? That's awesome!" Wendy exclaimed, giving me a big smile.

"Why are you so embarrassed to do it? You're good!" Erza remarked.

I huffed. "You are not going to leave me alone until I agree, are you?"

Her grin grew and she crossed her hands over her chest in a satisfied manner. I huffed.

"Fine… I'll do it!" If it was possible, Erza's grin actually rivaled that of the Cheshire cat right now… "But you owe me a cake afterward!" I added with a smug grin of my own. Might as well get something out of this.

"Deal!" Erza agreed with a nod. Then she waved at Mira who quickly ran over to the table. I turned my head to see her approach.

"Well, this should be interesting…" Carla commented.

"I can't wait to hear you sing!" Wendy exclaimed, excitedly. I gave her and Carla a soft smile. Maybe it won't be so bad?

"What can I do for you, Erza?" Mira chirped when she finally reached us.

"Anora wants to sing a song!" Erza informed the white haired girl, who looked at me with a wide smile. I smiled back.

"Really? That's wonderful! I don't think I've ever heard you sing before!" I nodded to confirm with a big smile and she pulled me from my seat. "Come on, let's get you prepared." And then she dragged me behind the curtains and into a small room filled with all sorts of instruments, costumes, and equipment.

"So… are you going to need anything for the song or are you just going to sing?" She asked me with a kind smile.

"I think that if it's accompanied by some hand-made music, the song will be better."

"I totally agree with that." She giggled gently and then she waved her hand around the room. "So, pick your poison."

"Ok, let me think… " I started stroking my invisible beard as I looked around the big room. I noticed some instruments that I was familiar with, like a piano and a violin. I even saw a red bunny costume that looked really tight? After a few seconds, though, I finally made up my mind. "Um… I'm gonna go with the guitar."

She handed me the guitar that she was using last time when she sang in the guild. I balanced the chords to suit the song I was going to sing while Mira went in front of the curtains to announce my play. Right now, I was awaiting for her to summon me.

"Good afternoon everyone!" She said with an amplified voice. "I hope that you are enjoying the party so far?" Everyone cheered loudly. "That's great to hear! And I know just the thing to make this party even better! Anora has decided to sing us a song!" The guildhall boomed with cheers.

I walked in front of the curtains as well just as Mira summond me, clutching the guitar. Everyone started cheering even harder when they saw me. Mira had already placed a chair and a microbirdophone in the center of the stage, the spotlight right over that spot.. She was standing to the side of the stage to give me space. The spotlight was now on me and everyone was watching me with curious eyes. I looked over at Erza's table to see Gray, Natsu, Wendy, Lucy, Juvia, Erza, Happy and Carla waving at me. I sat on the chair and when I looked to the side at Mira, she gave me a thumbs up. I replied with a small smile.

I looked down at the guitar that I was holding.

'Ok, don't panic. Just like I did it at home.'

I settled in for a song from my old world, which I loved. I remember hearing it so many times and humming it my mind that I learned it by heart. And when I was finally able to practice in this world, I was able to recreate it with a guitar. That was something I was really proud of and now was my chance to show the guild what I could do.

I gently stroked the chords of the guitar gently to get into the mood and then I began playing the music. Shortly after, I started singing the song I've been humming so many times in my head before. It started out slow.

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath

Scared to rock the boat and make a mess

So I sat quietly, agreed politely

I guess that I forgot I had a choice

I let you push me past the breaking point

I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything

I picked up the pace to match that of the lyrics. At the corner of my eye, I could see everyone listening with curiosity. I smirked knowingly.

'You ain't seen nothin' yet' I thought as I continued the song.

You held me down, but I got up

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, your hear that sound

Like thunder, gonna shake your ground

You held me down, but I got up

Get ready 'cause I've had enough

I see it all, I see it now

Of course, I couldn't resist putting a small twist on the original song.

I got the eye of the dragon, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

'Cause I am the champion, and you're gonna hear me roar

At that part, I couldn't resist slightly using my Arcane Dragon Roar to create violet and blue particles in the air that formed a small violet and blue dragon's head. Everyone was cheering loudly and most of the guild members had started dancing. The ones that decided not to, were moving their heads from side to side to the rhythm of the music. Even Master Makarov was listening with interest and joy. At this point, I was already playing the guitar on autopilot. I was too focused on the song and on having fun.

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar!

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3)

You're gonna hear me roar!

Now I'm floating like a butterfly

Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes

I went from zero, to my own hero

You held me down, but I got up

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, your hear that sound

Like thunder, gonna shake the ground

You held me down, but I got up

Get ready 'cause I've had enough

I see it all, I see it now

Everyone was having fun. Some were trying to sing along with me. Natsu actually used his Fire Dragon Roar as well. Thankfully he didn't blow up the place, he actually didn't overdo it for once. And I even saw a certain black-haired Dragon Slayer, bobbing his head to the music. I myself couldn't resist moving my head to the beat.

I got the eye of the dragon, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

'Cause I am the champion, and you're gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar!

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (3x)

You're gonna hear me roar!

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (3x)

You're gonna hear me roar!

Roar, roar, roar, roar, roar!

I got the eye of the dragon, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

'Cause I am the champion, and you're gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar!

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (3x)

You're gonna hear me roar!

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (3x)

You're gonna hear me roar!

The song ended and I looked up to see everyone's reaction. I had a huge ear-to-ear grin plastered on my face and it wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. This was probably the most fun ever. Erza was right to make me do this. She still owed me cake, though! Never forget about the cake!

The other reward I received for this was much better, though. Everyone were cheering and whistling.

"You rock Anora!" Someone yelled.

"That was awesome!" Macao agreed.

"More!"

"Encore!"

My hands were shaking from all the adrenaline in me. I looked around the guild to see everyone cheering and wanting me to sing more. And on the spur of the moment, I agreed.

"Alright, everyone! One more!" After that sentence, everything is a blur. I don't even remember how long I sang and how many songs I recited from memory. When I finally got back to Team Natsu's table all my closest friends complimented me and then expressed their awe at my singing and music playing skills. It was quite flattering. Also, there was a slice of strawberry cake waiting for me on the table in front of my seat. Best part was that even Gajeel told me that I was good! And that's something big, coming from him.

For the rest of the party, we all drank, danced, talked to each other and generally had fun. Wendy finally relaxed a bit and let herself have some fun. Even Carla enjoyed herself decpite the fact that she was pretending to be annoyed by Happy, who tried to give her a fish the whole time. They were just so adorable to watch. After me, Mira took up the stage to sing a few songs of her own, to which we were all amused. After her, Gajeel decided to make his debut, to everyone's disappointment that is.

'Course, it wouldn't be our guild if there wasn't a brawl after Gajeel's singing.

[After the party.]

It was a bit after midnight when the party finally ended. We literally partied from dawn till dusk. My legs were shaking from all the dancing I did today and my head was woozy. I wasn't drunk per say but I had a reasonable amount of alcohol in my system. I walked back home with Lucy and we said our goodbyes when we reached Lucy's home. I waved her goodnight and she entered her home. I turned around and continued forward to the neighbouring house and I went inside. I went up the stares of the two-story building, to the front door of my home.

I went inside and I locked the door behind me. I took in the scenery of my home. This was the first time I saw it after the dream world and I couldn't even begin to express how happy I was to be here.

"Home, sweet home…" I mumbled as I took off the azure bag on my back and then plopped it on my desk. It landed with a soft THUMP.

I arched an eyebrow at the sound.

'It shouldn't be that heavy…' I mused as I checked what was inside of it. When I reached inside, my hands touched something hard. Once I pulled it out and saw what it was, my eyes widened. In my hands now, I was holding my diary. I had forgotten all about it. Looking down on it, I smiled and then I placed it in a small drawer on my desk. Then I turned around and I practically jumped into my bed without a care in the world. I didn't even cared that I was still in my dress, I was just too exhausted to give a damn.

[Cherry Blossom Season. Anora's house.]

Currently, I was combing my hair in front of a mirror in my room. After the victory party, I also asked Lucy to call Cancer to help me out with my hair. He agreed with a smile and Cancer was more than delighted to give me a hairdo. I ended up picking a French braid but I wanted it to be longer so in the end it kinda looked like Erza's hair when she was in her Lighting Empress armor but a bit shorter. The braid reached the mid section of my back to be more precise. I had my favourite dress from Inoreth on, paired with some long, white leather boots. Right now, I was looking myself over because I was going to meet up with Natsu and Lucy so that we can go watch the Sakura trees.

I was in an especially good mood because yesterday we got to go on a mission on Mt. Hakobe. Wendy needed some experience so we asked her and Carla if they wanted to tag along and they agreed. We were supposed to find some plants that amplified a mage's power if consumed. Of course, we found them rather quickly, thanks to Natsu's nose actually. We even got to keep some for ourselves. Good thing I told Gray to freeze them because they would have welt. Apparently, no one knew that something that grows in a freezing climate can't stand the heat. Anyways, the best thing that happened was that the plants were guarded by a Blizzard Vern or more commonly known as a White Wyvern. Of course, I'm one always for battle and the one with the beast was certainly refreshing but no. The reason this was good was because White Wyvern scales can be sold for a lot of jewel and when we defeat the wyvern we got some for ourselves. After the mission, I sold my fair share and with the split of the reward from the quest I got enough money to pay my rent for three months in the future. Hell, I could even spare for personal uses. So I got myself a lot of money, a new look, a battle and on top of that today we are celebrating the flower festival. It was safe to say that nothing could dampen my mood today!

I looked once more into the mirror and when I saw that I was all done I left my house. Natsu was already with Happy in front of Lucy's apartment but he seemed kinda down. I frowned as I neared them. It was obvious that something wasn't right.

"Hey, guys!" Happy and Natsu looked at me. "What's wrong?" I asked them. They had sadness adorning their features and now I was beginning to worry.

"Lucy's caught a cold from our last mission and she won't be coming to the party." Happy told me. The statement I had going for me before, was crushed harder than Pompeii when the volcano exploded. Apparently, something could, in fact, dampen my mood…

"Awww, that's so awful." It really was, Lucy was looking forward to this so much and now she was going to miss it.

We started walking towards the park where the party was going to be held. We were walking in silence and Natsu was holding his hands behind his head.

"Talk about a major downer." He commented. "This sucks…"

"It's really bad timing and she's been super excited about it for a long time." Happy mused.

"Mhm." Natsu agreed.

"Yeah… I feel bad for her. I hope she feels better soon at least." I agreed as well.

By the time we got to the park, everyone was already there. Rugs were already all over the ground and people were seated on them. The boys were sitting agura style while the girls were sitting seiza style. Everyone was immersed in a conversation with the person next to them. Some were eating, some were drinking. Elfman was the only one standing, shouting how flowers were manly. Mira was the other exception as she was running around, offering people food and drinks. Of course, everyone was waiting in anticipation to start the annual bingo game.

We saw Juvia, Gray, Erza, Wendy and Carla sitting together and they beckoned us to go to them. We did so and sat next to them, greeting them in the process. There was already some food and drinks in front of us.

"Where is Lucy?" Erza asked.

"Unfortunately, she won't come." I said with sadness in my voice.

"What, why isn't Lucy coming?" Gray asked us.

"Did she lose interest?" Juvia turned her attention to Natsu.

Natsu just bent his head looking down at his feet with crossed hands.

"She's got a cold…" Happy explained. "I've never seen her so rough."

"How did she catch a cold?" Erza asked.

"Have you already forgotten?" Carla sighed.

"Poor Lucy, she was really looking forward to this…" Wendy commented.

I had an idea and I lifted my head to look at Wendy. "Hey Wendy, say, can't you heal her to make her feel better?"

She gave me a sad and apologetic smile. "I already did that earlier today, but she won't be fully recovered till tomorrow."

"This isn't her day…" Happy said, holding a fish the size of his body in his paws.

I looked towards the beautiful cherry blossoms deep in thought. No matter how many times I saw them, I always felt like I was seeing them for the first time in my life. They were truly a sight to behold. And Lucy was going to miss them blossom… I though of how she must be feeling now and how depressed she probably is.

I was brought back to earth when I felt something make contact with my hand. When I looked down to my hands, which were resting on my knees. I saw a bingo card being given to me by someone. When I looked up, I saw that Erza was distributing the cards amongst our friends and I quickly took it while she offered me a gentle smile. I returned the gesture.

Not long after she gave us the cards, Master and Mira announced the begging of the Bingo Tournament. At that, everyone cheered. In the past years, I was able to win some awards and while some were kinda crappy, others were actually quite nice.

Numbers quickly started rolling out of a magical, lacrima roulette and everyone started poking at their cards, hoping to get a bingo. The game continued for a long time. Shouts of "Yes!" and "Bingo" could be heard quite often and the awards were quickly dwindling. After some time passed all the awards were almost over and I just needed one number to get a bingo. I just looked at the number in irritation.

"Number sixty eight!" Mira announced calmly as the new number emerged from the roulette. I looked down at my card and the four gaping holes and right next to them the number sixty seven. My eye twitched. Now it was just mocking me.

Of course, as luck would have it, Erza quickly stood up next to me. "I got Bingo!" She announced happily. She strode off to master and Mira to pick up her prize but was surprised when she was given a block of ice with the herbs that we picked up on our mission. She started complaining that it was something that we brought back. Well, at least it wasn't welting thanks to a certain someone's brains. I smiled proudly as she came back to her place next to me, holding the block of ice in her hands, pouting at it. She sat down next to me with frustration obvious in her features.

"Look on the bright side Erza, you can put it in your cake and it will not only be transformed into a delicacy made by the heavens but it will also amplify your power." I told her with a smile.

She beamed like a Christmas tree after that statement and then she did her Erza hug to me. By that, I mean that she slammed my head to her chest. "Anora, you're a genius!" She yelled.

At first, I was startled but since I was used to this I just laughed it off.

Everyone was enjoying themselves. Even I was having fun, even though I was still thinking about Lucy.

Next up to get lucky was Cana. At this point, I gave up on my number coming up. I accepted the fate of not receiving a reward this year.

"I've got a hunch it's over for this feline." Carla said disheartened.

"Well, maybe your hunch will be wrong this time." Wendy tried to cheer her up.

Happy's ears feel down a bit as he sighed in defeat. "We're almost out of prizes and I don't even have one row. I was hoping I could win something for Lucy so that she would have a souvenir." He looked down at his card with sadness.

Natsu who was sitting next to us had his hands crossed and merely lowered his head when he heard Happy's reasons for wanting to win. He had a permanent pout from the moment he got here. Now that I think about it, he hasn't spoken since we got here and he wasn't even playing bingo. He was taking this really hard, huh?

'Well of course he is…' I thought to myself. I quickly discarded my bingo card over my shoulder without a second thought and I moved closer to him. Seemingly as he didn't even registered my presence there because he was in deep thought, I nudged him so that he can acknowledge me. That seemed to do the trick and he lifted his head towards me. "You ok?"

He just hummed. Not satisfied with that, I continued to prod him. It seemed like the others were too immersed in the game so no one could eve's drop, except Happy who saw Natsu's odd behavior too but he was well… Happy.

"You're thinking about Lucy, aren't you?" I asked him.

He nodded with a hum again. I looked down at my knees . "Yeah, she really wanted to come. I remember how she talked about the event, days before it was even near." I looked at him again. "But look, you should at least try to enjoy yourself. Do you think that Lucy would want to ruin your mood?"

He grumbled shifting in his spot a bit. Mira announced the next number and Levy, Elfman and Juvia all yelled 'Bingo' I wasn't paying much attention about that since I was speaking seriously with Natsu at the moment.

"Look, just try to have some fun ok? That's all I'm asking. I know how you feel, I worry about her too but you mustn't be so rough on yourself."

He hummed again, the pout not leaving his face. I decided to back off. He needed to think about it. Happy and I exchanged looks and I shook my head giving him a sign to leave it for now. When I turned my attention back to the tournament for some reason everyone was booing at Gajeel, who was yet again in front of everyone trying to show off his 'artistic' skills to which I laughed, but not before giving Natsu a concerned glance.

Time passed really fast and it was already becoming nighttime. The sun was now slowly dawning, creating a beautiful orange and pink scenery for all to see. By now the bingo tournament had ended and most people were treasuring their rewards. Since I discarded my card I got nothing. Happy was actually able to win himself a fish and he then tried to give it to Carla who was pouting at the fact that she couldn't win it. I had a lot of fun today, despite circumstances. For the end, everyone was now standing up and dancing under the Sakura Tress, awaiting for them to sprout their rainbow colors.

I was dancing and laughing with the others when I took a quick glance at Natsu and quickly stopped laughing. A sad smile adorned my features as I watched him still seating on the rug, same pout, same crossed position, looking at nothingness.

While I was observing him, I couldn't help but admire the fact of how much he cared about Lucy, but I couldn't go over the fact that he wasn't enjoying himself. That was just not Natsu. I couldn't stand watching him like that. Over the years we became close as a brother and a sister and siblings help each other. I tried to do everything to make him have fun today but nothing worked. I sighed to my failure and I closed my eyes. Suddenly, I opened them in an instant as a genious idea invaded my mind. This was sure to put a smile on his face!

I grinned from ear to ear as I approached him. When my shadow was cast upon his features he looked up at me, that dull look never leaving his eyes.

He grumbled again.

"You know…" I sat down in front of him. "Lucy said that she was mostly excited about seeing the rainbow cherry blossoms, not being in the park." I said with my toothy grin never leaving my features. He arched an eyebrow at my statement. "If someone was to say… I don't know, uproot one of the trees and let it sail on a boat through Magnolia's river, which mind you passes by the house of certain blonde girl, I think that that blonde girl would appreciate the sight." I finished with a coy smile while Natsu's eyes widened.

"Just a thought, ya know?" I winked at him as I stood up to join the other dancing members. I turned around for just a moment to see Natsu with a smile on his face for the first time today. I just couldn't stop the grin that spread across my face. For the rest of the night, I felt extremely proud of myself.

When nighttime came, the trees' captivating rainbow colors appeared, revealing their true beauty. I always adored this moment. It was just so beautiful and serene. As I looked around, though, I noticed that a certain pink haired member was missing and another certain blue feline was nowhere to be found as well. My smile widened when my eyes fell on a particular hole in the ground amidst a group of Sakura trees. Satisfied by my work, I turned my full attention to the party at hand, to enjoy myself at this magical night.

[The next morning. Fairy Tail's guild.]

I, Natsu, Happy and Lucy were sitting on a table. Natsu was munching some bread while I was drinking some tea.

"So, you're already over your cold?" Natsu asked Lucy with a full mouth.

"Yep, I'm as good as new." Lucy replied cheerfully.

"I'm glad that you're ok, Lucy!" I said with a wide smile as I put down the hot tea.

"We're glad to have you back, Lucy!" Happy agreed.

Suddenly a booming voice was heard coming from the entrance of the guild. There Master was yelling and jumping in one place in anger while Erza had her head bent low next to him with crossed hands. "Alright! Which one of you numbskulls uprooted the city's prized cherry tree?!" He yelled. "The mayor's been breathing down my neck all morning!"

Natsu and Happy looked paler than the White Wyvern we fought two days ago.

"You're gonna wish I'd kick you out of the guild when I'm done with your sorry hides, now who did it!?" Master continued to yell. I was this close to burst out laughin'.

"Gee, I wonder…" Gray said, yet again half naked.

"Gray, darling, clothes?" Juvia reminded him with a slight blush.

"Buncha morons…" Gajeel commented.

Lucy suddenly hugged Natsu and Happy affectionately, to which I cracked a smile. "Thanks you guys."

"Ugh… yeup… What are you thanking us for?" Natsu asked awkwardly, sweating bullets.

"Yeah, we didn't do anything!" Happy squeaked. "Nothing at all! We swear!"

Master stormed off to them and looked at them to which, I don't know how, but they became paler. At this point me and Lucy just stared laughing at their antics. Things were never dull with these guys.

Aaaaaand cut! A nice, sweet chapter, instead of a fighting scene or a bunch of drama and tears. Personally, I liked the way it worked out in the end. It was something that our main character needed. We even got to see Anora's sisterly instincts in action!

For the next few chapters, I'm thinking of skiping Wendy's first mission and just mentioning it.

Also, you've probably noticed the awesome new cover! Welp, it's here thanks to none other than Toritacoisawesome! Idk about you guys but I love it. It's an amazing piece of fanart. Once again, thanks Tori for giving us this fantastic pic. ^_^

With all that being said, I'll see ya guys in the next chapter.

Wendnesday Sneak Peak:

"I'd say - if you're competing, then do it with all your strength." I watched Erza boast from my spot with crossed hands. She quickly re-equipped into a runner's gear. She had pure yellow shorts and a red bra top. She had a sweet white and red cap on with the Fairy Tail emblem on it and some nice sunglasses. "This is custom-made equipment. It keeps muscle fatigue at bay, thus increasing my endurance." She said smugly with her right hand on her hip. Everyone around us stared at her in awe.

"If I didn't know better, I'd say that she was showing off..." Gajeel commented with crossed hands and a sweat drop on his forehead.

I approached the group slowly. When they noticed me they all gasped. I think that the most obvious change for me today was my attire. I smirked as everyone looked at me in awe as well and I could also see Erza's annoyance raise as I stole the spotlight. I smirked knowingly. I was wearing a pure violet bra top with a dragon picture in white in the center. I had nice azure shorts to match the color of my powers and it also suited my top. And, I also had some sweet runner shoes. They were white with hints of blue. I put my hands on my hips. I liked my small battles and challenges with Erza but oh... Oh... today was different. We were full on rivals and nothing would change that.

"I totally agree with you there Erza. That's exactly why the only thing you are going to be seeing today is the dust that I will be serving you." My smirked turned into a full grown grin as I teased her. Erza's eye twitched.

"As far as I remember, you were the one who ate my dust last year." Erza crossed her hands and she smirked at me with eyes screaming challenge. Oh, it was so on. "Not this time, Red! This year I'm going to beat you!"I yelled at her and we both slammed our foreheads to each other, much like how Natsu and Gray did it when they fought. "You can most certainly try!" She countered.