As the band manager, Levy makes sure everything is on track and good to go for the band. They rely on her when they need her. As Levy walked up to the rehearsal space of their studio, she looked up from her phone and the band appeared to have been eagerly waiting for her.
"Well?!" All of them said. Levy knew what they were all asking for and she had it. She reached in her briefcase and pulled out a film wheel.
"Here it is. Our very own movie." Levy said as all of them cheered. It's been a long wait, but it's here. The movie the band has been working on is all set and the premiere is coming.
"I can't believe it! We're really going to have our own real movie!" Natsu said.
"I can't believe they actually gave you this." Erza said. "The premiere is tomorrow."
"No worries. We just got to be sure we bring it tomorrow." Levy said. All of them were excited and couldn't wait. "We also got to be ready. Don't forget that we have to perform when the movie is over. Do you have a song picked out, Natsu?"
"Sure do." Natsu said.
"One more thing I should remind you all of." Levy said. "For whatever reason, the director wants you all to bring dates to the premiere. He thinks it will bring some publicity and such. Do you all have dates?"
"Yes. Jellal is actually coming over and he agreed to go with me." Erza said.
"I had a feeling. What about the rest of you?" Levy said. "Although, I must admit I do have my doubts."
"Well... I actually do have someone." Gray said with his face blushing. When he said that, all of them looked at him with astonishment.
"Who?" Natsu said.
"You remember that girl I told you about? Juvia?" Gray said. "Well, we've kept in touch all this time and she and I get along pretty well. So I'm flying her out here and she agreed to be my date."
"Ooh!" Natsu and Gajeel taunted.
"Shut up." Gray said.
"Well, Gajeel and Natsu, you're going to need to find some dates." Levy said.
"Which brings to something we need to talk about. Lucy." Gray said. Lucy wants back in the band, but things might be a little hectic. "I know we all want her back, but things might be tense and awkward. So what do we do about that?"
"Well, she said she's on her way." Natsu said. "We'll just talk to her and see what she really thinks of this whole thing." Natsu was a little tense about all of this and the others could see it.
"Hey, I got something that might put a cynical smile on your face." Gajeel said as he pulled out his phone. "Do you guys remember Will?"
"That fraud? Don't get me started on him." Natsu said.
"Well, look at this." Gajeel said as he showed an online article on him. "Will Blade's music career is going downhill. Ever since people found out the truth about him, Big Star broke up and he's had several failed comebacks. He blames us for it happening, but the bottom line is he's miserable."
"Ha. Serves him right." Natsu said as he did find some pleasure in that. As did the others.
"Normally, I wouldn't take pleasure in someone else's misery, but that guy was a real jerk." Levy said. All of them actually were glad to hear about this.
"Hi, guys." All of them looked at the entrance and saw Lucy was there.
"Lucy! Hi." Natsu said.
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Lucy said.
"No. I take it you're here about wanting your place back in the band." Levy said. Lucy was nervous, but she nodded her head about that.
"Great. Grab the keyboard and we can begin." Erza said.
"Wait." Lucy said. "Listen, I know things were tense before. You guys would take me back. I know I quit, but I am serious about wanting to come back. However, I just don't want to be back. I want to feel like I really deserve to be back. So I don't want an immediate decision. I don't want to be back because you guys want me back. So please really think about it if you guys really want me back and tell me about it later." All of them could understand that Lucy would want something like that. "By the way, what's with all the girls outside?"
"What?" Natsu said. All of them looked out the window and saw a crowd of girls with Natsu signs.
"Yeah. I had to find another way in." Levy said.
"Word got out that Natsu needs a date for the premiere." Erza said.
"Oh brother." Natsu said.
"Well, I think I'll just go." Lucy said as she showed herself out.
"Lucy, wait!" Natsu called out, but Lucy kept going. Natsu has his own things to figure out as he left the room.
"Well, I got some calls to make, I'll keep the movie safe in my office, and you all better get ready for tomorrow." Levy said as she left the room too.
"All the buzz might be about Natsu needing a date, but Gajeel needs a date too." Gray said. "Any idea as to who you should ask?"
"Well... I..." Gajeel looked in the direction the person he wanted to ask went.
"You want to ask, Levy, don't you?" Erza said with Gajeel getting embarrassed.
"You want to ask Levy?" Gray said.
"Gajeel, you just need to go and ask her. I'm sure Levy will happy to go with you." Erza said. Gajeel really hoped so.
...
Natsu
Natsu was trying to figure out what to do about Lucy. He would take her back, but she actually wants him to think about it to be sure. It certainly didn't help that he had screaming fans pleading for each one of them to be his date. He heard a knock on the door and saw it was his brother.
"Let me in before they tear me apart!" Zeref called. Natsu moved quickly and got the door open and pulled his brother back in. They acted quickly and kept the door closed and locked. "Those girls are like animals out there."
"Tell me about it. Levy says we all need to bring a date for the premiere of our movie." Natsu said. "Word about that got out and that explains the mob frenzy outside."
"So you got the actual movie?" Zeref asked.
"Levy's got it." Natsu said. "Lucy came by earlier too."
"She did?! So is she back in the band?!" Zeref asked.
"Not exactly." Natsu said. "Of course we want her back, but she wants us to actually think about it. What's there to think about?"
"Well, she probably wants to earn her spot back and not just be given." Zeref said. "It's understandable when you think about it. There was a lot of tension between the two of you."
"Yeah..." Natsu said. He just isn't sure what he's suppose to do.
"Would you feel better if we changed the subject?" Zeref asked.
"Couldn't hurt." Natsu said.
"I actually have some news. I got accepted into a college." Zeref said.
"You did?!" Natsu asked. "You mean a real college? None of those online classes?"
"Yes." Zeref said. "I'll actually be leaving for it soon. I'll be able to see the premiere, but I'll have to hit the road."
"Wow. So this might be the last time we see each other for a while." Natsu said.
"Yeah, but we'll be okay." Zeref said. "Right now, you should be more focused on your big debut on the big screen." A lot has happened with Natsu ever since the band started. He originally did all of this for fun, but he never thought things would get the way they are. That's probably life for you.
...
Levy
Levy was in her own little office and was keeping the movie right there for safety. As she was talking on her phone, Gajeel was right outside. He had a bouquet of flowers as he was getting ready to ask her. Gajeel took a deep breath as he was pretty nervous.
"Okay. Don't get nervous." Gajeel said as he was trying to motivate himself. "Levy's just a girl. She's incredible smart, well organized, and more. However, she is still just a girl."
"Gajeel?" Levy surprised him as she stepped out and Gajeel hid the flowers behind his back. "What are you doing?"
"Nothing!" Gajeel said.
"Okay, but what's with the flowers you're trying to hide behind your back?" Levy asked. Gajeel got all nervous again and had no clear answer.
"They're...for the girl I want to ask." Gajeel said.
"Really? I never pictured you as the type to give someone flowers like that." Levy said. "I'm not really sure that's a good idea."
"Why not?" Gajeel asked.
"If you want to impress some girl, you've got to be yourself. This doesn't seem like you." Levy said. That just damaged whatever confidence Gajeel had left. "Anyway, I love to talk, but I need to make some more calls. These next few days are going to be busy-busy-busy." Levy went back on her phone and Gajeel just threw out the flowers.
"That's the last time I take dating advice from Erza." Gajeel said.
...
The Next Day
Natsu was lucky to get any sleep with all that's been going on. He was lucky to because today is the big day.
"Wake up our big movie star!" Mr. Dragneel called and Natsu jolted himself awake. "Today's the day! Lots to do to get ready for the big moment!" Natsu climbed out of bed and Mrs. Dragneel made a big breakfast for everyone.
"Today's the big day." Mrs. Dragneel said.
"Our youngest son is going on the big screen followed by our oldest going off to college." Mr. Dragneel said. They felt real pride as parents.
"We are so proud of both of you boys." Mrs. Dragneel said. "So, since this is the last time the four of us might be together, we've decided that we're going to make this movie a family activity."
"You're going to the premiere?" Natsu said.
"Yep. We got tickets. It's happening at four, right?" Mr. Dragneel asked.
"It sure is. Just as long as you embarrass Zeref more, I'm fine with it." Natsu said and that caused Zeref to smack him in the arm.
"Speaking of which, Levy says you need to bring a date. Have you found anyone?" Zeref asked, but Natsu claimed he didn't. "Well, it's a good thing you got a bunch of girls will to go with you at the last minute."
"There's also still the matter with Lucy." Natsu said.
"Oh yeah. Have you figured out what you're going to do about her?" Zeref asked. Natsu actually has and he's hoping it will work. Today's a big day and he's hoping nothing goes wrong.
...
Fairy Tale Studio
Before anyone could get in the studio, someone else was sneaking in as a window opened up. The person opening that window was none other than Will Blade as he snuck inside.
"Fairy Tale messed up my career? It's payback time." Will said. Will heard about the premiere himself. Since he blames them for what happened to his career, he plans to ruin things for him. Much later, Natsu was trying to find a way inside as he moved around the girls. Natsu forced his way through and found relief when he was inside.
"Hi, Natsu!" Natsu got scared as they saw one of those fan girls inside. "Still need a date?"
"How did you get inside?" Natsu said.
"Not important. Please take me!" The girl pleaded as she grabbed him by the leg. Natsu didn't know what to do because he certainly didn't want to go with crazy. He spotted Lucy and hoped to talk to her.
"Lucy!" Natsu called. He tried to reach her, but the girl wouldn't let go. He got her attention, but seeing what was going on, she just kept walking. "Lucy!" Lucy just went up to the rehearsal space and talked to the others.
"Hey, guys." Lucy said. "So have you thought about what I said? Am I in?"
"Wait!" Natsu said as he managed to get free from the girl and closed the door. "Sorry. Crazy fans."
"We have thought about it like you said...and there was nothing to think about." Erza said. "Of course, we want you back."
"You're our friend, Lucy. That's all there is to it." Gray said. All of them felt the same and she was glad to hear that. "You can't perform after the premiere since you haven't rehearsed the song, but you're more than welcome to come back." Lucy was really glad to hear all of this.
"Actually, do you mind if you and I talk." Natsu said. He was about to make his move, but that was when Levy came running in.
"Red alert! Red alert!" Levy called. "The movie is gone!"
