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I have made up my mind on who I will choose as Percy's mates. I will explain more at the bottom.
Chapter 19: Party
Atlas stands at a hill overlooking the city of Magnolia. His spies had already alerted him of the mages within the city, powerful mages whose magic was understandably different. He knew that in order to find and take the son of Poseidon, he would have to track him whenever he was away from them. After all he couldn't take on the guild at his current state. He recalls how he arrived in this strange world.
FLASHBACK
Mount Othrys, the Titan equivalent of Mount Olympus, and currently the prison of the Titan Atlas. Atlas holds up the sky preventing it from touching the ground as he had for millennia. He had sworn vengeance upon the Olympians but he had to play smart. Suddenly the ground in front of him shifts as an old woman appears before him. Atlas recognizes the woman before him and asks "Lady Gaia, what brings you to this humble establishment?" Gaia sleepily smiles and answers, "Chaos has intervened in my plans for this world. She took away someone who I've been grooming to hate the gods from this to another. Fortunately, she did not account on me finding a rift into said world. Which just so happens to be here in Othrys. I want you to bring back to boy so that we can finish his training and turn him against the gods for good."
Atlas laughs sarcastically as he says, "Sure I'll be ready in no time. All I have to do is drop the sky crushing everyone. No big deal." Gaia loses the smile and creates an earth clone of Atlas that holds the sky while Atlas looks on in shock "Did you really think I would ask for your help if I couldn't free you? Now find the rift and get the boy." Atlas walks out of his prison and stretches his arms and legs before magically recreating his armor and spear. He searches the mountain and finds a small rift big enough only for him and a few monsters.
Gaia's voice whispers into his ear "Beware once in the rift you will lose most of your powers. The world he is in has no godly power in it to sustain you. You will be immortal but you cannot use your Titan powers. Also be wary of the wizards in that world. Some of them are powerful enough that they have been called Gods. While I find that humorous, their power should not be underestimated." Atlas nods and jumps into the rift.
FLASHBACK END
Atlas is shaken out of his dreams as Agrius, a bear monster whose sole existence was due to the quarrel of two goddesses, approaches him. "My lord, the half-blood we seek lives with a guild of mages called Fairy Tail. They are not to be underestimated, two members have boasted that they have been trained by dragons. And the master of the guild is a Wizard Saint, a rank that is not easily obtained in this world" Agrius states. Atlas takes this in and ponders. He cannot attack them head on. Even with his powers the mages would give him a challenge. He also cannot threaten the city. If any humans were to find them causing destruction, the mages would descend like vultures. So the only recourse is wait while the city is distracted before attacking them. "We must focus on building our troops for now. Make sure to keep a lookout for the boy but do not engage. The time will come where he will become vulnerable soon" Atlas orders as he watches the city while Agrius heads to the rift.
Fairy Tail
Percy sips on fresh lemon juice as he sits near the bar watching Mirajane serve her customers. He's expecting Gray and Natsu to come in any time now with Lucy following the two. Sure enough the doors open revealing a pink haired Gray, a blue haired Lucy, and Natsu donning cat whiskers march into the guild with the intent on taking on a certain prankster. Gajeel takes one look and falls from his seat laughing at the sight of Salamander having makeup. Ur keeps on giggling while Juvia is torn between horror at seeing her beloved Gray in such a manner, and joy at seeing her love rival getting humiliated.
Gray and Natsu look at Percy who is smiling while sipping his juices and walk over to him. "Did you really have to start with us Perc" Gray asks. Percy looks at him and shakes his head "I started with Laxy and his butt-kissing squad. Then Gramps was next. Then you guys" Percy says with the classic grin. Lucy slams her hands at the table "You know I deal with Natsu and Happy barging in my apartment more than enough. Did you really have to go after me?" she asks. Percy looks at her confused "But I'm going after everyone in the guild. I've already pranked Gajeel and Juvia" he states confusing everyone.
Gajeel takes note of the statement as he gets up and gets back on his seat. All of a sudden a loud farting noise is heard all over the guildhall as Gajeel blushes as it comes from his seat. All of a sudden Percy gets on his chair and runs out of the guild laughing his heart out as Gajeel stands up and notices a rubber cushion out of air on his seat. Everyone in the guild looks on in horror. How the hell did he get Gajeel so quickly? Natsu laughs out as Gajeel runs after the little twerp as the rest of the guild joins him. Ur notices Juvia's chair dripping cream and asks her "Juvia could you stand up for a bit. He got you too." Juvia stands up in horror only to reveal that the she was sitting on cake. What's worse is that it had Gray's face on it, so when she stood up Gray's face was plastered on her rump.
The whole guild roars in laughter while Gray just looks on in horror. Erza walks into the room to see what's going on and just shakes her head while giggling to herself. Mira stands by the bar and smiles. "Percy and I worked on the cake for some time last night. I didn't realize he would use it as a prank though" she states. Ur laughs as she makes her way to the bartender, stating "You know I don't think Juvia is concerned that she was sitting on Gray's face" as Juvia stares at the cake deep in thought.
Makarov descends from the second floor. "That's it. Today we strike back against the menace called Percy" he declares while Laxus stands behind him. Mira is about to reprimand him when she notices the smirk on their faces. "Tonight we will hold a party unlike any other. But with a twist. Percy will be forced to sing while we watch. Also unknown to him a reporter from Sorcerer's Weekly magazine will be attending" Makarov explains with an evil glint in his eyes as Laxus dons an evil grin. Soon everyone is grinning at the prospect. Elfman and Mira smile as they recall what happened a year ago.
FLASHBACK
Mirajane and Elfman look at each other in confusion as they hear someone singing in the shower. They couldn't make out the lyrics but it was loud enough. Elfman worrying that something is wrong walks to the bathroom and opens the door, only to hear a shriek of fear. Percy pulls the blinds off to reveal his face. "Elfman what are you doing?" he shyly asks. Elfman looks on in confusion as he replies, "We heard someone singing earlier. Was that you?" Percy shakes his head rapidly "No not me must have been the birds now close the door" he orders. Elfman smirks "oh well I won't tell Mirajane that you were singing in the shower" he yells loud enough for Mira to hear. "Percy was singing?" Percy hears Mira ask before throwing a bar of soap at Elfman which misses him as Elfman made his getaway.
FLASHBACK END
Magnolia Park
Gajeel is gaining on the little brat as he chases him down for humiliating him like that. He had to admit the kid had guts to prank him. He finds the kid sitting by the tree deep in thought. Confused he approaches him and sits down next to him. "Something on your mind kid?" he asks.
Percy, startled at his presence, just shakes his head stating "It's nothing." Gajeel nods and then asks with a smirk "Did the princess reject your advances?" Percy stands up and yells at Gajeel "THERE IS NOTING GOING ON BETWEEN ME AND HISUI" prompting a laugh from Gajeel. "Oh you two are on first name basis. It must be such an honor to know the princess by her name. What's next you two going to get married when you grow up" Gajeel questions, prompting a roar from Percy as he changes his arms to that of Obelisk. Gajeel stands up and runs from the angry child as Percy gives chase.
Later on that night.
Elfman and Percy make their way to the guild. Gajeel had run back to the guild laughing as an enraged Percy gave chase with his giant fists. Seeing Percy so mad they asked what happened only for Percy to threaten Gajeel that if he made one more mention of Hisui and him together that the prank was going to be more serious, prompting a laugh from the guild. After that they ordered everyone to leave excluding Erza, Lucy, Mirajane, Evergreen, Freed, Gray, and Levy.
Both Elfman and Percy look fashionably at their best, Elfman wearing his green jacket with a red scarf wrapped around his neck along with gray pants. Percy meanwhile was dressed in a small blue tuxedo with a black bow tie while wearing a white shirt underneath along with blue pants.
The two enter the guild hall and are amazed. The guild is in the shape of a ballroom. Everyone was dressed up for a party. The girls were all in fancy dresses to which Percy had to turn away from some, Erza Juvia and Lucy were a bit exposing a bit too much cleavage. The men were all in tuxedos of many varieties. Laxus in a white tuxedo with a blue shirt underneath, Gajeel in a blue suit with a shade of green, Natsu in black and pink, Gray with nothing on top as he stripped again.
Music played and everyone was dancing. Percy and Erza were partnered off and for once, Erza didn't go all out. Percy also noticed Lucy dancing with Natsu while Juvia danced with Gray and surprisingly Elfman and Evergreen were seen together. Even Levy mustered up the courage within and demanded Gajeel to dance with her which he accepted, breaking the hearts of Jet and Droy. Ur was dancing with Laxus, to the slight disappointment of Freed and Mirajane, while Cana was having a laugh as she drank.
Everyone had a great time before Makarov got on stage and announced "We're getting to the part everyone's been waiting for. A member of our guild will be singing a song of his or her choice for the whole guild and the winner is." He stops as Mirajane hands him a basket full of "names" for him to pick. The crowd waits in excitement, even Percy is eagerly waiting. Makarov smiles and yells out "Perseus Jackson" earning a cheer from the whole guild as Percy stops and drops the smile.
He lets go of Erza's hands and walks forward, before bolting to the exit. Natsu and Gray intercept him however, blocking the doors as Gajeel grabs him from the tuxedo and carries the struggling boy over to the stage. Once on the stage, Percy tries to bolt but an enchantment is placed underneath surrounding the stage. Percy stares daggers into Freed and Levy who smile back indicating it was their handiwork. Dejected he grabs a guitar that was placed on the stool on stage and grabs a microphone. He speaks to it "Just so you know everyone involved is getting pranked. And I mean everyone. I won't tell you when or how. And it's everyone together." He sighs and sits on the stool before announcing "This is the song I wrote myself for a special person. And Natsu, Gray and Gajeel if one of you so much as peeps about a certain someone today's pranks will be like child's play." The three stop smiling as they see Percy take in a deep breath as he begins to play.
You can't fade away
The way I feel for you there ain't no words I can say
What I'd do for you every single day
I make it through this game called life
It's always filled with pain and strife
It ain't right!
The crowd is mesmerized by the tune and song delivered with such heart. The girls can't stop blushing at the thought, some even hoping their beloved would sing to them like that, Bisca and Juvia. The guys shake their heads but are enjoying the song nonetheless. Laxus himself rocks his head to the beat as do Gajeel and Natsu.
But with you by my side
We will win the fight
In the battle of dark and light
Take my hand hold it tight
When we dance I feel alright
Lucy, Levy, and Juvia pick up on the last line and for a moment turn to Erza whose still enamored by the song. It was for her. It was clear to them Percy truly had feelings for Erza and this was as close as he was going to get to admitting how he felt. It saddened them. Percy knowing he has feelings for someone that he knew would not feel the same or wouldn't see past the age gap between them yet still writing the song for her.
By your side is where I'll be
Endless love won't fade you'll see
When I walk you'll walk with me
Together let the light shine
By your side is where I'll be
Endless love won't fade you'll see
When I walk you'll walk with me
Together let the light shine
Mirajane and Elfman shed tears at the sight of their little brother's performance. Elfman's tears run with no filter while Mira sheds her tears silently. Ur is taking it in but remembers her former lover and feels sad. Gray notices and taps her shoulder smiling bringing her spirits back up.
The sky is our blanket
The Earth is our bed
If you don't know
We'll never be dead
Well ska la la la la la la la la
Yeah Yeah
Well ska la la la la la la la la
Yeah Yeah
WOAH
Percy stands as he plays the guitar, the whole crowd cheering as they repeat the song. Even the Sorcerer's Weekly reporter is enjoying the song too much.
By your side is where I'll be
Endless Love won't fade you'll see
When I walk you'll walk with me
Together let the light shine.
By your side is where I'll be
Endless Love won't fade you'll see
When I walk you'll walk with me
Together let the light shine.
Percy stops and takes a breath as everyone cheers his name. Freed lifts the enchantment off letting him go. Percy sees Erza smiling as she enjoyed the song and sighs. Better than nothing, he says to himself as the crowd disperses as the party ended. He walks up to Elfman and Mirajane as the three all go home
Another chapter done. Yes I had Percy sing Fade Away. I also enjoyed him getting a bit of humility. Now I've taken into consideration who I'm pairing Percy with. And I thank everyone who voted I understand each and every one of your choices. I made my decision. Percy will be in involved in a foursome, Annabeth, Erza, and Wendy. Wendy will stay be on Tenrou Island, but the seeds will be planted during the Edolas arc.
Next Time: Fantasia has arrived and Atlas will make his move starting a battle Fairy Tail won't forget. Something bad will happen to Percy which will trigger Mirajane so much that she will enter Satan Soul.