Disclaimer: I don't own fairy Tail - Hiro Mashima does.
"Why is it that I have to do this?" A blonde Celestial Spirit Mage whined after Master Makarov dismissed their discussion.
She wasn't particularly against it since it would help strengthen the relationship and bonds between the guilds but she isn't happy about being the one to do that also. Lucy was sent home to prepare her stuffs before being sent to which ever guild she's lucky to draw later.
It was just an ordinary day earlier as she went to the guild, nothing new about the fights between Gray - an ice mage and Natsu - a fire dragon slayer, Elfman shouting something about being Manly and Evergreen being irritated by him. Cana is also having a booze fest while the other guild members are doing whatever they tend to do. Lucy was just looking at the request board, hoping to find a job easy for her to cover up this month's rent. Wendy offered to help her for she also wanted to find a job, but before Lucy could even accept the offer, Master Macarov the third and sixth master of Fairy Tail called for her attention. A big "what" was all she could react to what her master said.
She was in front of her guild as she was told to return to their guild before it closes. She sighed upon remembering why she have to do this. Only some of her guild members are remaining, upon seeing her, Mira called out to Lucy to go at the back of the guild.
"Master, Mira sai-" A wide eyed and jaw dropped Lucy didn't managed to finish what she was about to say.
Four mages from different guilds stand before her. Millianna from Mermaid Heel and also a friend she met at the past smiles enthustiastically to her. Lyon Vastia from Lamia Scale, Jenny Realight from Blue Pegasus and Yukino Aguria from Sabertooth also smiled at her.
"Since all of you are now here, I'll discuss everything about this 'exchange mage' that you are all participating. Last week, the masters of the guilds including me were requested to meet to discuss the proposed event in which each guild were to choose a delegate. In order to strengthen the bonds of the guilds, the delegates are to spend 4 weeks as a mage in the guild they have drawn. You must all build a good relationship with the guild and help settle the issues and misunderstandings between the guilds if there are any. A harmonious camaraderie are expected to form in a month's time. Any questions?"
"What about jobs? Our guild mark?" Lyon asked.
"What about my rent?!" Lucy thought as she remembered her land lady's wrath whenever she came close to not being able to pay the rent.
"You can accept job requests in the guilds you're taking part of. As for your guild marks you don't have to remove it nor change it." Everyone sighed in relief in thought of not having to change the guild mark they treasure.
Just then a communication lacrima was brought out by Mirajane. The guild masters of Lamia Scale, Blue Pegasus and Mermaid Heel was shown, they were the ones to explain how the guild are chosen. A special magic box was soon shown by Makarov in which they have to draw out a card with a guild's name written on it.
"Ehhh?!" Lucy stared at her card wide eyed. She couldn't believe her luck (or punishment for that matter.)
Sabertooth was written at her drawn out card. The other mages couldn't also believe what their card said. Apparently, Yukino will be at Blue Pegasus, Millianna at Lamia Scale, Jenny at Mermaid Heel and Lyon at Fairy Tail.
"I guess I have to advance my payment for the rent." The Celestial Spirit Mage said as she sighed and balanced on the edge of the the street and walked hearing the usual reminder of those guys to be careful on walking there.
The next day, Lucy got up early to let her friends know about the 'exchange mage' before setting out to travel. Of course, Natsu being himself, objected about why Lucy have to go to Sabertooth's guild. He said excuses like they have to go to jobs for Lucy's rent and how Team Natsu won't be complete for a month. Gray also objected as the rest of the guild but Erza silenced them by saying it's already decided that though she don't want Lucy to leave they can't oppose to what Master Makarov had ordered. It's only for a month but the cries and objections of her guild mates are like she'll be gone forever.
Lucy sat beside the window of the train with Plue in her arms dreaming about what would happen to her at Sabetooth.
Meanwhile at the guild..
Since Lyon is already there with his belongings he was introduced by Makarov that he would be the one to stay at Fairy Tail, he wasn't entirely unfamiliar with guild and its weird mages for he have known them since way back during the incident on Galuna Island and having Gray as Ur's apprentice when they were young.
As soon as he set his eyes at a hiding Juvia he again confessed his feelings only to be rejected again because she said her heart only belong to Gray-sama. The guild members are very much familiar about the love triangle between Lyon, Juvia and Gray.
Back at Lucy..
A loud honk from the train was heard as Lucy got ready to exit the train and continue to the guild after hours of travelling. She got enough sleep but still felt tired. She doesn't even know where to stay! Lucy face palmed as she remembered now that she should have asked that to Makarov before leaving. But first things first. She have to find the guild before she think about her problem about where to stay for the whole month.
Finding the guild wasn't particularly hard, Lucy was able to find someone to give her directions in which she found easy to follow. About few minutes later, she found herself in front of a castle-like building. She took note that Sabertooth have a more peaceful atmosphere than of Fairy Tail's. (Because of the constant brawls and master Makarov's habit to find an excuse for a party.)
"So this is it, huh?"
