Lucy's POV

I panicked. This was my first time. I had never done this before; sure I had parities at the guild, but nothing like this. In the crowed I was eyeing people takes bets. Would anyone be placing a bet on me? I couldn't help but wonder. I watched as people scattered to find a person. If I didn't find someone I was out of the game.

I spotted Natsu, maybe I could partner with him? Instead he ran other way practically colliding, Gray yelling 'flame brain' while Natsu yelled 'Ice prick'. They became partners. This would be obvious to anyone who knew how competitive those two were. I was going to walk over to the white haired bartender thinking it would be an easy win, but seeing her aura glowed up dangerously dark purple as she faced Erza who also was supporting a dangerous red one. Many around them leaving a wide birth much to their safety. Mira smiled pleasantly at the red head.

"For old time's sake" Erza nodded. Another team was formed.

Evergreen and Elfman were already facing each other across the table exchanging words, Ever looking annoyed while Elfman boosted 'Drinking is manly!'. Romeo and Wendy stood at the far end though I was surprised the bluenette was participating. Closer to me I saw Happy and lily as partners Happy saying something like 'For Carla's love!' to an exasperated Lily who had been hearing this line all week, only pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration. I couldn't help but let out a small giggle. A little further along I saw Laxus and Freed, Freed with an excited look while Laxus done his classic amused smirk with his arms folded across his chest.

Where's Levy? She's my best friend it was only fitting that I would partner with her. Looking for the short bluenette was difficult. What if I didn't find her in time! I wouldn't be able to play! I was beginning to panic.

How would I find Levy? If I could find Jet and Droy I could find Levy. When I spotted them they were partnered while glaring at a tall studded figure. Gajeel who was looking amused at the two boys seething expressions. But I was surprised who he was partnered with. Jellal.

Jellal had been finally granted a clean slate and could now openly walk around. He had naturally come back to the guild, but we all had a sneaking feeling it was for a certain red headed mage. But I didn't expect Gajeel and Jellal to pair up. I was certain if I didn't get Levy Gajeel would. But Gajeel was also to stubborn to make a move on her, and drinking contest were out of the question. But it did take the seat next to the bookworm. But this was probably a good thing as well. Gajeel was big and strongly built. Whereas Levy was small and couldn't hold a few shot if her life depended on it. Not being partnered with Gajeel was probably a safe thing. But looking back a Levy I could have sworn that she was checking out his butt when he wasn't looking. I covered my mouth to stiffly a laugh. But my heart sank when I saw that she already had a partner, Juvia.

Friend rival.

I had nothing against Juvia, but I could tell she was only partnered with Levy because of the fact that they were right night Gray beside them. I felt my own Aura begin to glow up dangerously. Juvia's spin went straight sensing danger.

"That sassy little-"

"Lucy" Stopping what I was saying I turned around only to see Cana smiling at me, almost evilly. I had a bad feeling about this…

"You're with me" She wasn't asking, she was commanding. Though I was thrilled she picked me as I thought she would have picked someone with more drinking experience. But this made me feel nervous for multiple reasons. One, This was CANA the most experienced drinker in all of Fiore. Two, no one in our guild has EVER come close to beating her. Three, as she was the centre of attention today people would be paying particularly a good amount of attention to her, which would now extend to me. Four, versing her put on a lot of pressure on me. Five, I felt pressured to keep up with her which without a doubt I would fail at. Six, I was sadly lightweight. Seven, and most importantly IT WAS SUCICDE!

But I was a Fairy tail mage, I would not give up when all odds went against me. Summoning as much bravery as I could I smile back.

"You're on".