Waking up at 5 am was not something Lucy liked. In fact, she hated it. Even despising the thought of getting up before six. But alas, the alarm clock was cruel, going off at five in the morning on a Monday.
"Why do I have to wake up at 5 am?" Lucy questioned to no one, though Levy overheard what she said.
"Because we have the year camp," Levy answered from the other room, chewing a sandwich.
"We get to chose who we're with right?" Lucy asked, slumping out of bed.
"Yes, don't you remember?"
"Remeber what?" Lucy asked with a puzzled face. Levy could basically see the question marks and colourful background behind her with dots as eyes in chibi mode. Lucy really had no idea.
"Yesterday during lunch on the rooftop we were discussing rooms and filling out the forms for who we have in our room,", Levy started, "In our room is Erza, Wendy, Cana, you an I"
"How come I didn't know this, I was there during lunch," Lucy asked.
"Because you were asleep, as usual," Levy explained shrugging.
"Why didn't you wake me up?"
"I did..." Levy said trailing off.
"But then?" Lucy asked, trying to pry out what had happened.
"I sought off yelled in your ear, which led you to jump up in fright, did a back handspring, slipped over the 'evil apple - again - then smashed your head on the wall, falling unconscious," Levy explained, feeling slightly guilty.
"Why do you have to yell in my ear though?," Lucy asked annoyed," Couldn't you just shake me? And why is that Apple still there?"
"Even if I did shake you, you would still be asleep," Levy replied, "And why haven't we removed the apple yet, that's what causes you to slip over majority of the time, but knowing your luck you'll probably slip over something else…"
"Your rambling Levy," Lucy said sweatdropping at her short friend who had stopped talk8ng, "And even if you do wake me up by yelling, I just end up falling unconscious again by smashing my head on a wall or something that just happens to be there,"
"I'm sorry, Lu-chan, I'll try not to do it again," Levy said, comical tears falling down her face as she bowed and begged for forgiveness.
"It's all right, at least I don't get injured too bad," Lucy said trying to shush Levy, "And anyway, you were just trying to wake me to 8nclude me in the conversations, though not by the best method…"
"Anyway, what camp is it?" Lucy asked, realizing she hadn't got an answer.
"It's our year group camp, our whole year goes there and learn about different beings, origins of the school et cetera. We'll be gone for around a week, possibly longer, sometimes stuff comes up and the school either stays longer or leaves earlier,"
"Who's going to be in our room?" Lucy asked, "Is it going to be the six of us? Or will we have to split up?"
"All six of us will be sharing the same room," Levy explained, now folding some clothes.
"Wait, what about Juvia?" Lucy asked.
"Huh, I said the six of us, right?" Levy asked confused.
"What I meant was, where does she live, sleep, whatever," Lucy asked.
"She stays at her home since it's pretty close to the school, unlike the rest of us, where we live further away," Levy explained, "Wait, how didn't you know that?"
Lucy shrugged, "Never asked,"
Levy just nodded before standing up and walking out of Lucy's room, "You should pack some stuff, Lu,"
"When are we leaving?"
"Today, in about an hour" Levy called out.
It took a moment before it all began to sink into Lucy's brain. They were leaving to go to the place where they'll stay for around a week in one hour. One hour.
Scrambling to get up, Lucy almost tripped over her blanket but caught herself before she smashed her head on the white painted wood bedside table. 'Wouldn't want to be sent unconscious now of all times' Lucy though, pulling herself up.
"I packed some of your clothes last night before I went to bed, you can pack the rest though," Levy yelled out to Lucy, zipping up her suitcase.
"Thanks so much, Levy, you saved me a lot of time!" Lucy called out gratefully, having most of her clothes already packed.
Though Levy couldn't see it, Lucy's eyes were sparkling and shining. She was very lucky to have such a great friend.
"Everyone's here, right?" Erza said to their group, turning around to see if all six of them were present.
"Yes," they all said together.
"How does this work?" Lucy asked, "Like getting to the island, place, whatever it's called we're supposed to go to?"
"Wait, Lucy doesn't know?" Juvia asked, "Haven't Lucy ever gone to year camp?"
"No, I haven't," Lucy said, "I came to Fairy Tail near the end of the school year last year, after the camp,"
"Really? I had no idea," Wendy said.
"I thought Levy just made a friend in her class that she brought t9 our group since none of us is in her class," Cana said.
"She came on the second last month of the year last year, Levu explained.
"Oh, that makes sense, that's around the time Levy introduced you to us," Erza said.
"Wait, So Lucy's only been here for around six months yet most of the school dislike her, that's so sad," Juvia cried.
"Her, it's okay," Lucy said, trying to calm down Juvia before she turns into a puddle, "I have you five and Natsu as friends, so I'm fine,"
"Natsu-nii?" Wendy questioned.
"He's in my class," Lucy said, "Anyway, we're going off topic, how are we getting to this island camp, and why weren't we notified about it?"
"They don't tell anyone except the first years each year," Cana explained, "They camp's held at the same time each year for the same year group, but each year group goes at different times of the year,"
Lucy gave Cana a puzzled look, signaling that she had either no idea or Cana's explanation made no sense.
Sighing and taking in a breath, Cana tried to explain it better, "Our year group, Year Ten, goes on camp at this time of year, every year, from the start of school to the very end of it. Another class, for example, Year Seven will go at a different time of year, the same time every year until the end of school. And that goes for every year group. They do this so that we all know when it's happening, so we can get ready and not be left in the dark. It's also easier for the staff as they don't have to notify a hundred plus students every other month. Do you get what I'm saying?"
Lucy nodded her head, taking in the information.
"Cana gives long explanations," Wendy pointed out, slightly sweatdropping.
"I said a long explanation so she gets what's going on," Cana said plainly.
"Why does Cana have two bags?" Juvia asked Cana.
"No reason at all," Cana said.
"Why bring it if there's no reason?"
"No reason that Erza should know off," Cana said, quickly opening her second bag to show Juvia the contents. It was filled with bottles of alcohol. Cana then quickly shut before Erza found out, silently laughing to herself.
"If Erza finds out what your bringing to camp, she'll be furious," Juvia said, "School's one thing, at least you don't drink it during class, I think. But bringing it to the 'sacred' island is a big no for Erza."
"She'll never know, and anyway, she probably brought a bunch of strawberry cakes," Cana half whispered to Juvia, who couldn't disagree.
"What are you two talking about?" Erza asked Juvia and Cana.
"Just how great camp's going to be," Cana said quickly.
"Will we be taking boat's there?" Lucy asked, "We are at the docks and islands are surrounded by water,"
"Yep," Levy said, popping the 'p'.
"Juvia loves the water," Juvia said dreamily, slightly melting.
"Wait, what about Natsu?" Lucy asked, "If I wasn't told about this, what about him?"
"The master tells the new students about this," Wendy said, "Weren't you told about it, Lucy?"
"No,"
"Why wouldn't Master Makarov tell you?" Erza wondered, stroking her chin.
"The assistant master showed me around, Mr. Dreyar," Lucy clarified.
"That makes sense," Levy said sweatdropping.
"Is everybody with their group?" A sweet voice called out. The voice belonging to a staff member with silver hair. 'Mirajane' Lucy thought.
There was s9me shuffling, but most were already in their groups, with the luggage and ready to board the boat.
"As most of you already know, we are going to Tenrou Island, also known as Sirius Island, for camp," Mirajane started, "It will take today and tonight to get there."
"Can we just go on already?!" Someone called out, "I want to go back to bed and it's cold"
A few murmurs went around agreeing with the voice. The sun was just starting to rise and the sky was mostly a light purple. Some stars were still visible and if it wasn't for everyone wearing jumpers or jackets, the would have frozen from the icy wind that blew off the ocean.
"I'm saying this for the new people here," Mirajane said sweetly, 'How's she not annoyed when someone interrupted her' Lucy thought before Mirajane continued speaking, "Your groups that your sharing rooms with at camp will also be who your sharing rooms with on the boat,"
"You may all hoard the boat now. And no pushing!" a short old person called out as people began walking on the boat orderly, knowing that if they pushed or shoved their way on, they would be punished. 'Master Makarov' Lucy thought to herself, thinking that the short man was most likely the master.
Boarding the boat, Lucy looked around the interior. The floor was a light blue carpet whole the walls were a light green. Where she had entered, it was a bigger space, probably where the others lounged around. Down the sides were hallways. Along the hallways wear doors, each unpainted wood. The space seemed pretty warm, light colours and lit up by warm lights.
"Come on, Lu," Levy said, grabbing onto her arm and dragging her down the left hallway, through a door.
The other four were already in the room. It was one room with another door, most likely leading to a bathroom. There were three bunk-beds, bolted the floor and ceiling so that it wouldn't fall. There was also railing along the side of each bed so that some sleeping would fall off, especially if it happened to storm.
"Who gets what bed?" Wendy asked.
"Let's do scissors, paper, rock," Cana suggested.
"Why don't we see who wants what first," Levy said, looking around.
"I don't mind, I'll take whatever bed's left over," Lucy said shrugging, she just wanted to go to sleep.
"Okay, rock, paper, scissors it is then," Erza announced.
"Wait, is it rock first or scissors," Juvia asked, confused.
"It doesn't matter, let's just go with rock," Levy said, "Also, Cana, no cheating,"
"Wasn't going to anyway, wouldn't be fair to you non-Seers,"
"You can't see the definite future though…" Lucy mumbled, before falling asleep on her arm.
"What does she mean by that?" Wendy asked.
"Don't know," Cana said, "Strange, I thought that Seers could see the exact future unless I was taught wrong,"
"Let's move on to deciding who gets what bed, whoever wins chooses first, then second, third, fourth, fifth. Lucy should probably get a bottom bed though," Juvia said, yawning, the rest nodding and began.
By the end of their game, Levy, Cana, and Erza all got top beds, while Wendy, Juvia, and Lucy got bottom beds.
After putting Lucy into her bed. The others went to sleep, waiting till eight to be called for breakfast.
The boat then departed for it's trip to Tenrou Island.
Sorry that this chapter was out a bit late, I was watching a lot of anime. I decided to name the chapters so that it's easier to remember what chapter from what. The chapter names aren't that good though... I'm no good at titles T-T. This doesn't really matter but this is the longest chapter I've written so far, over 2,000 words. It's not much compared to others, but it makes me happy.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter!