Hey fairy tail fans, welcome to the next exciting chapter of a fairy tail re-told; it's a simple chapter today with little to no backstory. I think this one is filler, to be honest, but that's not important. I honestly found this episode super funny. But enough about me. Let's get on with the story
oh, and the whole title wouldn't fit in the chapter finder, so that's why it; is shorter there
Last time on, a fairy tail retold.
Natsu: that sorcerer weekly guy was annoying
Happy: he sure didn't want anything to do with Lucy
Lucy: hey
Erza: I'm just glad things are calming down
Natsu: really, things seem the same to me
Happy: especially with Lucy on the no boyfriend front
Lucy: oh, drop it already, cat
Dark and rainy days are thankfully a rarity in Magnolia; however, on a day like this, we find Juvia in front of a shadowy potion shop, "drip drop," Juvia says as she enters the store, the rain pouring around her not touching her skin the large crackle of thunder appearing behind her,
Finding herself in front of the owner, the man sighed, "so you want a potion to make a boy notice you" he was a short man whose hat covered most of his face "my potions can't be tailored to such specific needs," he told Juvia who sighed as more thunder appeared outside.
"Please, sir," Juvia begged, "if he were to gaze at Juvia with passionate eyes just once," Juvia told the man as he let out a sigh and pulled something out of his drawer "what's this," she asked as she held the bottle in her hands.
"a potion," the man told her, "to make sure the man burns with a desire only for you," he told her as Juvia overlooked the bottle, "and it's yours for 60,000 jewels."
"seems rather pricy," Juvia asked.
"I don't have time to haggle, young lady," the man told her "did I mention it's 100% effective," he said, which caught Juvia's attention as she heard more lightning outside.
"100%," Juvia said; she looked at the bottle, and an image of Gray appeared in her mind. "Juvia will take the whole bottle," Juvia noted as the man smiled. After completing the purchases, Juvia walked out. Little did she know that the potion she purchased would be responsible for untold chaos and bringing her team to its knees.
Special request: Watch out for the guy you like!
Lucy let out a groan as she laid her head on the bar. "I'm so bored," she shouted, catching Mira's attention, who laughed at the girl. Taking a look, There were a few jobs on the board that no one had gone to grab yet, but none of them paid well, but still, they might
"why not take a job" she offered
"remember your not letting my team take jobs for the next months," Lucy told her, puffing her cheeks and making Mira sigh.
"I said Natsu's not taking any jobs for the next month," Mira said, " I never said anything about the rest of you" Mira turned around to face her now the Lucy had now sat up and was looking a little sad " beside it is important to take a break now and again," Mira told her "your still human Lucy" Mira informed her 'besides you guys have been through a lot in the past year alone, I'm terrified of what the coming year will bring.
"I know," Lucy said, sighing, "but we're a team," Lucy said, "and we should stick together," Lucy said, which was her first mistake as an evil grin appeared on Mira's face. Yet, it ways unnoticed by Lucy
seeing a chance to have some fun; she figured a way she could quote 'cure her boredness.' She was a she-devil, after all. Besides, she needed to help Natsu start growing closer with others again, so win-win on her part "you and Natsu are so loyal to each other," she said in the sweetest voice she could muster, placing her hand on her cheek and giving a smile to make it seem authentic she remembered doing this on missions man how she missed those days "it's almost as if you're a couple."
Nearly spitting out her dink Lucy stood up "what" she practically shouted, "no way Mira, it... it's not like that," Lucy faltered, a light blush appearing on her cheeks, "and never will," Lucy said. Mira could hear a hint of sadness in her voice but decided to continue
"you never know," Mira teased "deep down, Natsu may have a feeling for you," she told her
looking back, Lucy saw Natsu on the table making a fool of himself, shaking his butt; it was clear he was starting to lose it from being cooped up in his heart for so long "even so, I think I'll pass," she said as Natsu continued Erza and Gray even stopped and stared at the boy in confusion
behind them, Juvia, with her potion in hand, "please, Gray," she said, "just one look at Juvia with passionate eyes," Juvia said, imaging Gray staring at her 'Juvia is just shaking with anticipation' Juvia said, but before she could, Gray had already disappeared
Mira's words rang with her all the way home shaking them out of her head "sometimes I wish Mira would keep her crazy ideas to herself," Lucy said as she reached her and her friend's apartment, entering her room; she let out a sigh but jumped when Natsu greeted her on the couch "yo" he said with a toothy grin.
"how do you keep getting in here," Lucy asked, only to be ignored by Natsu
"never mind that," he told her, "there's something I need to tell ya," Natsu, which made Lucy sigh
"what is it" she froze when Mira's words played in her head 'he might have feelings for you' suddenly backing up 'oh god, what he's about to" she looked at Natsu, who was confused, sitting on her chair, a large blush appearing on her cheeks "um could you get out" she muttered a shadow of red cover her face
"But I need to ask you something," Natsu said, standing up, which made Lucy scream
"OUT!" she yelled, which caused the dragon slayer to jump back
"fine," he went to the window and started to leave
"use the door," she yelled as he jumped out, leaving her to her thoughts on the matter "what if he does like me," Lucy said, her heart rate was increasing to the point she could hear her heart "that can't be right," Lucy said as she fell to the floor
[##Happy theme##]
the next day Lucy let out a sigh as reading her book "another day," Lucy said as she took a bite out of her granola bar when Natsu appeared from behind her wrapping his arm around her shocking the girl
"What's up, Lucy," he said as the girl pushed herself away from him
"umm, don't just do that," Lucy said, backing away
"do what," Natsu asked as Lucy walked away from him
'damn it," the girl cursed herself. 'I need to get these stupid thoughts out of my head,' Lucy told herself as Gray ran up to Natsu and started a fight which Juvia looked from behind a pillar
"yesterday," Juvia began, "yesterday Juvia was nervous, but today she can go through with the plan," remembering the man told her to blow the bubbles into Gray 'the more Juvia wait for you, Gray, the more her desires start to get the better of her' Juvia said ' soon our hearts will be one."
Natsu then stopped mid-fight, "shit, I almost forgot I had to go do something."
"what type of excuse is that," Gray told him
"You guys won't believe this," Warren said on a table Lucy passed, "but I think Natsu has a crush on someone."
"really," Macao asked, "man, that's new."
"Are you sure," Wakaba asked.
"This is Natsu we're talking about," Max said
"I know what I heard," Warren said "he's been going, I gotta see her, a lot lately," he said, much to Lucy's dismay
'What am I going to do' Lucy cried in her mind. 'I'm the her," Lucy felt her body go stiff as she tried to walk away. It's not like I don't like him,' Lucy said. It's just we may not be compatible,' Lucy told herself 'yeah, that's it, even though I've never had a boyfriend before' 'damn it, Mira, ' Lucy shouted as she is imaging her Natsu together
"are you okay," Natsu asked from behind her
calming down, Lucy faced him 'yeah, fine, why do you ask," she said all too quickly
"good," Natsu said " can we meet up tonight," Natsu said "there's something I need to ask you" this got a reaction from Lucy as Natsu continued "let's meet by the south gate park," Natsu said which made Lucy panicked a bit
"Umm, sure," she managed out," but can you tell me what this is for," Lucy asked, laughing; a blush appeared on Natsu's face. He turned away, embarrassed
"all I can say is it's important," he told her "so could you come alone," he asked.
'Oh my god, he's blushing,' Lucy said, a blush growing on her cheeks. 'I can't believe I'm seeing Natsu blush; it's actually kind of cute-ahh stop it, brain' he then ran off, leaving Lucy to ponder what just happened. Lucy felt actual steam coming from her ears as she turned to face Mira, who was busy trying to hold in her laugh. She had no idea what Natsu wanted with Lucy, but his timing in all ways was impeccable. "Umm, Mira, "Lucy muttered. She was in too much of a daze to see the girl trying to hide her smile. "I'm heading home for the day."
"Okay, Lucy," Mira managed to force out before evolving into a laughing fit; her magic brought out the playful side of her again, a part of her feeling terrible for playing Lucy like that, but still, she knew once the girl realized it was all in her head, she couldn't even bat an eye
meanwhile, Gray, still in utter confusion of what was happening, Juvia saw her chance to softly blowing some bubbles toward Gray; they would miss, however, and go into other patrons of the pub
"Oh, my love," Juvia said, "why must you keep moving? At this rate, everyone here but you will be in love with me; that's disturbing thought" making another attempt, Gray finally inhaled the bubbles. "Finally, Juvia will finally have her Gray look at her with the passionate eye," she said as Gray stared in her direction and walked past her "what."
"You," Gray growled towards Happy, who looked back with confusion. "You have some nerve, trying to show me up," Gray started, which got confused looks from Juvia Warren and Max. "I'm incredibly strong, but I can't fly, you pathic weak, but you can fly," Gray shouted " as far as I'm concerned, that makes us even; you are my rival," ray shouted.
"what" Happy screamed 'someone help."
"square up, furball," Gray shouted as Happy tried to run away.
[##Lucy Ganbru##]
Macao and Wakaba started to argue, both making jokes about who made more money Erza walked up to a pillar "curse you pillar," Erza shouted, " you laugh at me, don't you knowing well that you are preventing me from passing through here unhindered" Erza said, "from the moment we meet I knew we would-be rivals."
"you can't rival with inmate objects Erza," Warren told her.
"It would make sense if it were a caterpillar, though," Happy said
"I'm going to pretend you didn't say that," Max said
"Hey, red," Mira shouted. "I hear you're pretty strong, so why don't we fight out to see who truly is the strongest girl in team is fairy tail," Mira said, "but know I'm not holding back case I'm not losing to my eternal rival."
"what's going on," Happy asked as Gray appeared in front of him. "I found you," he said, dragging the cat to the roof of the pub t laughing, "you wait for a cat. I'm flying farther and faster than you," Gray said, laughing.
"This is dangerous, Gray," Happy said.
"watch me."
behind them, Juvia was confused "the old man said nothing about a delay effect" now, before you get too confused, the potion the old man gave Juvia was actually a mix of bad potions the reason he did that, well, he skipped town the same night so why would he care what would happen let's all hope for our fairy tail friends
Back at fairy tails apartment, Lucy was in the bath trying to calm herself down to no avail "what am I going to do" Lucy said, still blushing from the thought of Natsu liking her "it's obvious he's going to confess his love for me" Lucy said "I'll need to turn him down, even though it's going to be awkward" Lucy said as she got out of her bath 'this my chance to try on my new dress" Lucy said 'yes I look smoking hot in this" realizing what she did she backtracked "no, that's not what I want" Lucy screamed "I have an idea {open gate of the giant crab: cancer} Lucy said Cancer appeared behind Lucy to trim her hair like always before being knocked out by Lucy "damn it" she screamed after he finished and she apologized
back at the pub, things we're slowly getting worse. Macao and Wakaba had tallied up there, saying, "I made 150,00 jewel," they screamed in unison, "We made the same amount."
"Where are all the real men in this place" Elfman screamed.
'is he looking for a rival or a man' Warren asked
'I don't want to know.'
"you think you're superior, huh," Freed said, "time to see which three-man team is the best in all of Magnolia," he shouted as his team struck a pose only to be countered by Levy and her team. Shadow gear "how dare you."
"you have no idea who you're messing with, pal," Levy told him, smirking as freed got angered.
'are they having a pose-off?'
meanwhile, Lucy found herself outside while men in boats passed by "be careful, Lucy," they said, "wouldn't want to fall in before your big date," they said as he strode off
Lucy looked down and smiled "there's no denying it, I look good," realizing again what she was doing "no, it shouldn't matter how I look, this isn't a date," she shouted with as much pain she could muster, looking around before sighing "maybe I do like him," she said "no I shouldn't let myself fall in love with someone I work with" Lucy argued with herself "but since we're on the same team, we can look out for each other" shaking her head again "no your letting Mira's craziness get in your head, you need to think how he feels too," Lucy said "I mean does he even know what love is" Lucy pondered letting out a sigh I" have to go through with this for both our sakes."
Meanwhile, back at the pub, Erza continued to attack the pillar, determined to destroy it; changing into her heavens wheel armor, she slashed at the pillar with all her strength.
[##satan soul theme##]
"Erza, please stop," Warren asked.
"I think Erza finally met an opponent as stubborn as she is," Happy said
"is that a good or bad thing," Max asked
before Happy could answer; Mira appeared and punched them out the way "fight me now, Erza," she screamed
"can't you see I'm in the middle of battling my life long rival," Erza told her as she is thrusting another sword into the pillar
"I won't be ignored," Mira shouted, her dark energy surrounding her "Satan Soul" Max and Warren looked in horror as Mira transformed in front of them. Before either could react, Erza requipped into her purgatory armor and violently assaulted both of them. Elfman jumped and activated his beast soul, only to be knocked out, Mira
meanwhile, on the roof, Happy came back to see Gray still trying to fly. "Gray, stop," Happy pleaded, "this isn't going to work."
"you're not talking your way out of this one cat," Gray shouted. "I'm going to fly further and faster."
"This isn't working," Juvia said, "maybe more potion" she blew more bubbles into Gray, which caused the reaction and magic energy to increase.
"I'm all fired up," Gray shouted before jumping or running down the roof up to a cliff jumping. 'I'm a bird in the wind," he said calmly as he sored through the air.
Lucy walked to Magnolia south gate park, her mind going over 50 miles a microsecond. Even then, she found herself stuttering at words 'don't be nervous' Lucy said as she reached the tree, she stopped 'wait, where is Natsu" she then heard shoveling walking around the tree she saw Natsu working in what looked like a flower patch walking up he turned and noticed her he waved and flashed a smile.
"you made it," he said,
"there was something you wanted to ask me," Lucy said;
"oh yeah," Natsu said, "it's kinda embarrassing though," he admitted, "could you help fix this" he pointed to a patch of flowers a few bags of seeds that he would
not know what to say; Lucy was confused this was what it was he didn't have a crush she was about to ask. Still, she saw the seriousness in his eyes, the one he has when he's fighting. letting out a short laugh, "how could I say no to you, Natsu."
Natsu growled something which only made her laugh. 'I can't believe I let myself fall victim to Mira; I'm going got have to get her back for that," Lucy said to herself before she began helping; she would ruin her new dress, but anything for her friend was hours later when they said they'd go home a thought came to Lucy' head "hey Natsu."
"Yeah"
"Have you ever loved someone before," Lucy asked; she saw the look of confusion on his face "it's just earlier people were saying you had liked someone."
A look of sorrow then came on his face as he looked away, smiling a bit; he sighed. He thought of lying acting like an idiot, but he ultimately decided against it "once," he said, an image of Lisanna appeared in his head; he shook the thought out and looked at Luc. She was cute, beautiful, even, but he couldn't let himself fall in love again. He just couldn't, which was hard when she made him feel so at ease. "I've only ever loved once," he said 'but that was years ago, and it was a different time and a different me," Natsu explained as he turned to face her, trying to force a smile on his face "it just hasn't happened or been on my mind since."
"Who was it," Lucy asked and immediately regretted
"I don't want to talk about it," Natsu said with obvious pain in his voice.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Lucy said. Natsu smiled and grabbed her hand.
"it's alright," Natsu said
"You know we're there for you," Lucy said. "Me, Erza, Mira, Juvia, Elfman, hell even Gray and Gajeel," she told him, gripping his arm "we're family," she told him, "so don't be afraid. To come to us."
Looking at Lucy one more time, he smiled for the first time in forever. Natsu felt a genuine smile on his face. "I know," Natsu whispered, smiling as he gave Lucy a hug causing the girl to blush when they separated; Natsu smiled "thanks, Lucy, I should get home. It's late," he said
"Yeah, me too," Lucy whispered as she watched Natsu leave her. They were at her apartment. She didn't even notice it 'that went better than I thought it would,' Lucy said to herself ' In the end, I learned more about my partner, and who knows, maybe one day she smiled 'maybe.'
The next day everyone looked at the pub's carnage in confusion "um, what happened here" Erza asked. People looked around her; Warren and Max let out a breath of fresh air. It's finally over; they both thought outside Gray was still in the water.
"come on, Gray," Happy said, "it's the morning" soon, the water spread as Juvia appeared next to Gray. "Juvia, maybe you can knock some sense into him."
"Juvia is sorry beloved," Juvia started, " she realizes now she didn't love you as strong as she thought as tears escaped her eyes, gray started to come too.
"Juvia," he asked
"you're okay," Juvia shouted with glee.
"man, what happened," Gray asked.
"you're well again," Juvia said. "Juvia is glad you're okay."
"she loves you. "Happy beamed in his teasing tone.
"I wondered why I was cold," Gray said. "I always end up soaking wet when you're around; you know I hate that," Gray said as Juvia looked away "you okay" before he could react, Juvia shoved the potion in his mouth, making his body go a multitude of colors.
"love Juvia," Juvia shouted, "you'll drink every last drop," Gray rose before sprinting off, leaving behind a disheartened Juvia "no," she said as Gray told the horizon that it was his rival. It seems Juvia, like Lucy, also has terrible luck with men.
A few days later, Lucy sat at the bar smirking, "hey Mira," Lucy called the barmaid over 'now my chance, enough time has passed for it not to be too weird when I tell her this' Lucy smiled evilly as Mira approached.
"what is it, Lucy," Mira asked.
"I just wanted to know why you're so interested in Natsu's love, life," Lucy said as Mira smiled.
"oh, just trying to be a good big sister," Mira told Lucy 'damn it, she figured me out,' Mira wondered. 'I hope not,' Mira pondered her options, 'play it cool. She's probably concerned and still nervous about what I did. Yeah, that's it's' breathing in. "I just want to make sure he's the happy cause then I'm happy," Mira said with as much confidence she could muster
'right into my trap," Lucy said to herself 'you not the only one who can play mind games, Mira. " Is that so" Lucy started catching the take over user's attention, who nodded "that's funny, cause a few days ago Natsu said to me something that I find weird" Lucy started 'false security, and I just need to real her in' Lucy said 'time for a taste of your own medicine Mira.
."what was it"
"said something about how four years ago," Lucy started, "you forced to hang out with you behind everyone's back," Lucy said; funnily enough, she didn't know she was right cause Mira started to sweat bullets, "he said it felt like a date because it was just the two of you
'she couldn't have; no, Natsu would never tell,' Mira said, "I don't know what you mean."
"well, there's a chance this girl is you, Mira," Lucy said. "I mean, he does care for you a lot," Lucy said, inwardly smirking.
"I thought," she shook her head, "after Lisanna," Mira's brain was steaming at the thought of her, and Natsu seeing this, Lucy smirked.
"he also said he might want to" Lucy was sure to drag this out for all it was worth, "his dragon slayer if you catch my drift," Lucy said, trying to fight the need to laugh.
"Natsu's [insert censorship here]" Mira's mind started to go blank. She'd be lying if she said she never thought about it; unable to form words at the moment, Lucy smiled at her handy work.
"Hey, Mira," Natsu called, causing the girl to shriek, scaring Natsu.
"you okay, sis," he asked.
"I'm fine," Mira said, blushing, "peachy as always."
smiling, Natsu hoped over the counter to hug her "okay, then you looked nervous, so I came to check" he then kissed her on the cheek "love ya, sis," he then hopped over again, winking at Lucy as he left
"and that's why we're partners," Lucy said as Mira started to breakdown.
"I, " Mira could find words at the moment as Lucy left.
"see ya later, Mira," she said, winking as she left, catching on to what just happened. Mira couldn't believe it. She played her, smiling as she tried to calm herself down from that experience. 'I can't have a crush on Natsu, not after he lost Lisanna, but I mean, I am technically a reminder of, stop it, Mira, ' Mira said, shaking her head. Lucy had got her good
"Well played, Heartfilia, well played."
And that's a wrap
how do you guys feel about this chapter? I changed it a lot from the original, adding a touch of NaMi in there cause why not and the Nalu moment cause it's not going to get a lot of focus in the upcoming arc (I'm sorry, Nalu fans). Another fanfic inspired the hang-out behind everyone's back I read called MY bloody Valentine by BlaccDragon25, where they go on a date behind everyone's (mostly Lisanna's) back. It's worth reading if you like Natsu Mira fics, but anyway, tell your thoughts in the comments.
Natsu: come on, there was a severe lack of Natsu in this chapter
Me: get over it; we have to end the chapter
Natsu: come on, man, just one more scene, please
Me: Okay, fine
Natsu: alright
Me: times up
Next time: Love and Lucy
Natsu: hey
Me: you said one more, so I gave you one more
Natsu: you're about as despicable as Mira
Mira: hey, he wishes he could be as evil as I can
Me: no comment