~Lucy Heartfilia's POV~
The day is finally here! The day of the super famous Akura Goldston's visit! I shifted before the mirror, very anxious to go to the guild.
"Gomenasai, Cancer. I'm just too excited." I apologized, looking at the Crab Celestial Spirit through the mirror who is having a hard time finishing his work.
"It's alright-ebi." Cancer said as he arranged my hair.
"I promise I will no longer move much so you could work properly." I said.
After some minutes, I stand in front of a tall mirror. A blue dress with violet ruffles on the skirt and a white ribbon on the waist. Brown heeled boots that reach up my knees. Bracelet the same style as my heart earrings. Loose hair with a braid running down on one side. Perfect! I thanked Cancer before he returned to the Spirit World. I grabbed my Celestial keys, fastened it near the ribbon, and closed the door of my apartment.
Magnolia is in a high festive spirits today. Balloons of different shapes and sizes floated on the sky. Fireworks danced across the sky. Colorful decorations from welcome banners to different colored stargazer lilies (Mira said that it is Akura's favorite flower especially the white and pink ones) decorated the streets. People from different places swarmed the every nook and cranny of the city. I bought a white lily and fixed it on my hair. I spoke with some folks before going to the guild.
The guild was bustling with activities. White and pink stargazer lilies decorated every table in porcelain vases and every pillar in an elegant waterfall-like style. Soft music blared from the speakers. Every Fairy Tail mage are wearing their best attire. Mirajane is wearing a cute pink long dress with a pink lily wrapped around her wrist like a bracelet. I caught a glimpse of Erza in a seductive red dress of ribbons. A bunch of white lilies decorated her hair. Most of the guys are wearing suits, ranging from white, blue, gray, and black. I spotted Gray in a black suit with a magically colored blue lily on his chest pocket. Julia in a blue dress the color of the sea, hovering next to him with her eyes the shapes of hearts. Natsu and Happy are also in suits. Natsu seemed to be annoyed with the fancy getup of the guild. My heart skipped a beat when I saw him in a black suit with a magically colored red lily. I shook my head. What in the world am I thinking? I turned when a voice called me. I saw Wendy in a knee-length blue dress and Carla walking toward me.
"Waaaaaaa ~ You're so beautiful, Lucy-san."
I smiled. "You too, Wendy. The dress truly fits you elegantly." I praised.
"Really?" Wendy blushed. "I don't really think so."
Carla scowled. "Geez. Have some confidence, Wendy. Even Lucy agrees with me that it suits you very well."
I nodded in agreement. "Carla's right. You should have some confidence."
"I guess you're right..." Wendy said, still blushing.
"Anyway, what happened to the natural feel of things? I thought we're going to have the guild in its everyday arrangement." Carla said as she observed the guild.
"I guess the Master thought that it won't work out." I answered.
"Really? I think nothing ever works out in this guild. Just wait a while before everything turns into a mass riot."
"Ohohohohoho!" I turned to Evergreen who is showcasing a quite revealing green dress (much more revealing than mine). "When it comes to beauty and grace, the name Evergreen is the one on the top. But since we got a visitor, I will let her take the spotlight for now. So considerate of me. Ohohoho!"
"Why don't she just admit Akura is better than her?" I mumbled. "And what's with the dress? Is she trying to show off to some maniacs?"
A bell rang nearby, signaling for everyone to take their position. The ground shook. The Master had decided to alter the Magnolia just like when Gildarts returned to the guild. We watched as a pathway straight toward the guild opens up. Just above the pathway, people gathered around, holding colorful stargazer lilies, all waiting for Akura Goldston. Mirajane is outside, apparently the one to escort Akura to the guild. The available S-Class Fairy Tail mages awaited at the doorway as the welcoming committee of Fairy Tail. Master Makarov stood at the stage, obviously nervous as he goes through a piece of paper for his speech of gratitude for Akura's visit to Fairy Tail. The other guild members stood at the sides, clearing the pathway toward the stage.
Another ringing of a bell. Faster this time and more joyful in tone. Soon, fans-like screams and clappings erupted from people outside.
~Mirajane Strauss's POV~
As soon as the bell rang again in a faster rhythm, I caught small figures approaching my direction. Soon, joyful screams and clapping erupted from the waiting crowd. Fireworks danced in the sky. The figures grew bigger and more detailed. Ten men in bodyguard suits (who are actually mages in disguise) surrounded a woman riding a white horse. They stopped in front of me and the woman got off the horse, smiling at me. The crowd grew wild and stargazer lilies rained down upon us.
"Mira-chan! Long time no see!" We hugged tightly before pulling away, still holding each other's hands.
"Welcome to Magnolia, Akura-chan!" I greeted. She's more beautiful than I ever seen her before. Her salmon pink hair is styled into an elegant chignon. The three black strands of her hair forming a braid at the side of her head and merging with the rest of her hair. A white stargazer lily decorates her hair. Her dress is a sparkling mixture of white and baby pink with a lacey collar and sleeves that went down to her wrists. The top is elegantly plain while the skirt itself is a waterfall of ruffles. Pink diamonds decorate her ears, neck and right ring finger. She definitely look like a princess.
"Thank you, Mira-chan! It is indeed a very warm welcome. I really love the concept of using my favorite flowers as the main decorations. Are you the one who thought of this?"
"Well, sort of." I smiled. "But it won't be nothing without everyone's help. Even the citizens helped us in preparing for your visit."
She clapped her hands. "That's wonderful. I'm really excited seeing Fairy Tail and meeting its guild members."
"I'm sure you will like them. Come, this way!" I pulled Akura along with me toward the guild, the white horse and her mage bodyguards close behind us. As we made our way, Akura smiled and waved at the people, giving autographs, receiving gifts, holding their hands, and briefly speaking with them.
We finally reached the guild where the welcoming committee, composed of the available S-class wizards of Fairy Tail, awaits our arrival. Erza approaches stepped forward.
"In behalf of our guild, Fairy Tail, we, the S-class wizards, officially welcome Miss Akura Goldston to our beloved guild!" With her arm raised, the other S-class wizards used their magic to create fireworks that shot up to the sky, forming an amazing welcoming banner.
"Wow~ It's so beautiful. Thank you very much! I, too, am glad to meet Fairy Tail in person." Akura said.
"Akura-chan, please feel at home at our guild. You're always welcome." I said. She nodded in gratitude .
"Miss Akura Goldston." Erza bowed. "This way." She flourished her arm toward the door.
Laxus (who skipped doing a job because of Master's nagging) opened the door. I escorted Akura inside the guild. Clappings echoed inside the guild as we entered. We got up the stage and Master started his speech.
"A-a hem! *cough* *cough* Fairy Tail would...like to thank...uh...Miss Ashura-"
Everyone' eyes widened in confusion. "Master, Akura." I whispered.
"Uh...Miss Akura Goldston for..."
"Someone help Gramps before we spend thousands of years waiting for his speech to finish." Laxus muttered.
I motioned for Max who was standing at the sides. I helped Master out of the stage who was already stiff and sweating puddles. Max quickly got up the stage and took the microphone.
"Miss Akura Goldston, from all mages of the number one guild in Fiore, we welcome you to Fairy Tail! Leeeetttt the party begin!"
Loud cheers and applause erupted from my guildmates. Soon, the music changed and my guild mates crowded every nook and cranny of the guild. I nodded to Akura who smiled and joined the crowd.