The week went pretty normal. Natsu and I were always together unless he went to practice, which were the times I practiced with my spirits as well. I heard that Sting and Rouge are going to play with Yukino as the lead and also a guitar player. The girl band practiced a lot also. Every day was almost the same, school, hanging out together, practice time, resting in the main hall and back to our rooms to sleep.
Every now and then Natsu and Gray fought as usual, Erza stopped them and we all laughed at that. Cana sometimes made up reasons to party, they all worked.
During the week, Gramps said he had an announcement to make on Friday morning, so when the weekend arrived, we all went to the main hall to hear it.
"Everyone listen up! The mayor heard about our talent show and decided to make it a show for the city! Since there are 5 bands, each band will perform 3 songs in front of the city. A week before the show the bands will perform here in the guild with one song and I will decided in which order the bands will go on at the show day! Is that clear?"
"Aye, sir!" Everyone replied and all the bands went to practice and pick the songs.
"Hey Luce, Sorry I can't be with you… The band wants to practice now a bit more" Natsu said before he left with his band.
"It's okay! You guys need to practice" I replied smiling.
"You're the best Luce!" He said and kissed me before they left.
I looked around to see that no one was following me. I went to the basement and locked the door. I called Loki, Aries and Virgo and they came with all the instruments ready.
"Guys we have a problem! We need to pick 3 more songs and w-"
"We know, don't worry! Remember on the third practice you showed us 5 new lyrics you wrote?" Loki said and made me shut up.
"Yeah… What about them?" I asked stupidly.
"Well Hime, We thought about maybe using them and pick 3 more songs that we will perform" Virgo explained.
"Punishment time now?" She added and I sweat dropped at that.
"No Virgo, but do you guys really think my lyrics are good enough? I mean, I don't think they are that good…" I said looking at the ground.
"I really think the lyrics are good! I'm sorry, but I really do, sorry!" Aries said shyly.
"We already have ideas for how to play them. Let's just have fun with the songs and then pick 4 that sound the best, alright Lucy?" Loki said and smiled at me reassuring me that it's a good idea.
"Fine, let's start then" I said and grabbed the microphone.
After 2 hours we finished playing around with the lyrics and picked the best four. We decided to take a break and they went to the spirit world as I went to the bar to get a drink.
"How is it going Lucy?" Mira asked as she gave me the milkshake I ordered.
"Pretty good, I guess. We have our songs and they sound good but I feel like I'm not singing well. I'm thinking about maybe quit." I said looking at my feet.
"No! Lucy, you sound great! Sorry I eavesdropped on you guys but I was really interested to hear it and you really sound awesome!"
"What?! You were listening!? Did anyone else hear us?!" I panicked a bit.
"No, no, don't worry, no one has any idea who you guys are or where you practice." She said smiling.
"Good…. Oh, Mira, I don't know what to do! I have no idea what we sound like or what song to do in the guild show and it's in less than 3 weeks!" I said as I let my head fall on the bar.
"Look. Master told me, Lisanna, Elfman, Laxus and Freed to 'manage' the bands and help them out. I said I'll help the 'mystery band' as he calls you. So, I'll help! Just call me when you have practice and I'll come and say my opinion" Mira stated cheerfully.
"Would you really do that?" I asked smiling.
"Of course! I am your manager now" she said laughing a bit and made me laugh too.
"Alright then, come with me now and we will practice the songs we picked so that you could hear us!" And with that we both went to the basement.
"Wait, where are your instruments?" Mira asked confused at the sight of an empty place.
"Virgo will bring them when I call her" I explained and call them all. They brought everything and Virgo also brought a sit that says 'Manager' with purple sparkles for Mira. "I love it!" Mira said excited and we started singing the 4 songs.
After we were done, Mira helped us pick a song for the first show in the guild and also pick an order for the 3 other ones. We talked all together about music tips and Mira helped us a lot. 3 hours later we were done and the spirits thanked Mira and went back to their world. Mira and I went back up to the bar smiling.
"You guys really sound good. Oh, by the way, I have an awesome idea for you!" Mira said excited.
"Well, tell me!" I rushed her and made her laugh.
"I thought about the fact that no one knows who is in the mystery band, so why tell them? I had an idea that on the first show, you won't say your band name and you will all wear masks to hide your faces. Then on the actual show you will also perform like that, and since the second song sounds perfect for it, you can all show who you really are and the band name in the middle of the second song! What do you think?" Mira said with an enthusiastic voice. I took a few minutes to think about it and came to a conclusion.
"We will do it!" I said raising my hands. Mira got excited and hugged me just before we came out to the main hall, she then calmed herself down and we both went out and chatted at the bar.
Half an hour later, Natsu came and sat right next to me. He hugged me tight and kissed my cheek.
"Did you miss me?" He asked after he ordered something to eat.
"Was I supposed to miss you?" I replied playfully.
"Well, Iam you boyfriend, so you should have." He replied smirking.
"Since you're my boyfriend, did you miss me?" I smirked back.
"Of course, I did" He replied and kissed me.
"I always miss you Luce" he whispered to me.
"I missed you too, and I always will" I replied and we both blushed and smiled.
After he ate and everyone came back from practicing, we all sat in the main hall and chatted. When Mira said it's late, we all said good night to each other and went to their rooms.
I took a quick bath and got ready to sleep. Natsu took a shower after me and I waited for him and played with Happy for a bit.
"Lushi! We need more fish!" Happy said while playing.
"You already ate all the fish?" I asked.
"No, I want to give Carla fish and when she accepts it, we will get married and have a lot of kittens and live happily forever!" He said daydreaming of that moment.
"You liiiike her, don't you?" I teased him.
"Hey! Don't copy me!" He said avoiding answering the question.
I sighed and smiled at him and agreed to buy more fish. He was so happy and made me laugh. A few minutes later Natsu was ready to sleep and he came to me and carried me bridal style to the bed. He laid me carefully on the bed and laid next to me. We kissed and said good night.
The next 2 weeks were just like that day, and the first show day was just around the corner. I felt the nerves and anxiousness getting stronger every day. And before I knew it, it was one day before the guild show.
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