Chapter Three-The Bakery
Every Wednesday, at about noon, I would head into town to the bakery. I would buy muffins. Chocolate chip for me, blueberry for Mira, and strawberry for Elfman. The bakery was a nice place to mingle and spend most of my free time. I would sometimes just go in there to read a book. But today I wasn't here to just buy muffins. I went in to buy a cake. Master Makarov's birthday was coming up, and everyone wanted to hold a grand party, so I decided to buy the cake.
I want to get Master a huge cake to show our appreciation. But I wasn't sure on the flavors. I looked around, looking at different cake designs. I saw one that I truly liked. A chocolate flavored, huge, six layer cake. And the icing was buttermilk, strawberry, and blueberry. It was the kind of cake that everyone could eat too. The problem? It was a six hundred dollar cake. That was way out of price range.
''Yo Silver!'', a voice said.
I grunted. That voice was Sting from Sabertooth. He called me Silver because of my hair, but yet he wouldn't call Mira or Elfman silver. Just me. And usually he has Lector, Rogue, and Frosch, but today it was just him. It was annoying seeing him, but at least I wasn't lonely. ''Why must you call me that? You don't call any of my siblings' that.'', I said. He grinned. ''Well Silver, that's because I can tell them apart. But you're different so you get a nickname.'', he said. I rolled my eyes and continued looking at the price of the cake. How could I pay for this? And I don't want to let everyone down.
''I'll buy it'', Sting said.
''Wha-what?''
''I said I'll buy it. The old man's birthday right?''
I just stared like an idiot. ''How did you know?'', I asked. He laughed and said, ''Happy told Lector and Frosch. He invited us along.'' Why Happy invited them was a mystery but Sting was offering to pay for the cake, so I didn't bother objecting.
''Okay, thank you Sting.'', I said.
''Not so fast Silver. You have to do something in return.''
And that's when my bubble popped. I should've known they would be a catch to it. ''Okay fine, what is it?'' He smiled. ''If I pay to the cake you have to come with me Saturday morning to Opake Forest.'' Opake Forest was meant for camping and training. I don't know why he needed me to go there but I agreed anyways. Anyone who volunteered to pay for something, did deserve something in return. ''All right then. Let's buy a cake.'' He purchased the cake. Now, all I had to do was come pick it up Sunday evening.
''Thanks again'', I said.
''No problem. Just remember Saturday morning, at Opake Forest.''
''Why there?'', I asked.
He grinned, ''Don't worry about it, Silver. See ya later!''
Sting rushed out the store smirking, leaving me. ''Well'', I thought aloud, ''At least I have enough cash for the muffins. I bought two of each muffin. I ate one of mine on the way to the guild, saving the other for breakfast in the morning. As I walked in, Erza rushed up to me. ''Lisanna did you order the cake?'' I smiled. ''I did. It's an enormous cake too!'', I said. I left out the part about Sting being there and buying the cake. ''Good. Levy is working on decorations, Lucy is working on music, and I am working on the food!'', Erza said. ''Food…'', she repeated. ''Ummm good. What about party space?'', I asked.
''Oh, don't worry about that! Elfman and Gray went to rent out park space.'', she said.
''If this all goes according to plan, the party will be a success!'', I shrieked.
I was excited. I couldn't wait to celebrate Master's birthday! Master has done so much for us, and I can't wait to return the favor. But it was hard keeping the secret party, a secret. The other day Gajeel kept asking Lucy to let him sing at the party. He basically shouted while Master was nearby. Levy had covered his mouth with a rag to keep his ass quiet. And Monday night while we had a secret guild meeting, without Master, Natsu screamed ''I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE PARTY!'' so loud that we weren't sure Master could here.
Today, we made sure both Natsu and Gajeel kept their mouths shut.
''Anyways'', Erza continued, ''We also invited other guilds like Lamia, Mermaid, Saber, etc.''
I flinched when she said Sabertooth. So it was true, they were invited. And I still was a little suspicious about Sting telling me to meet at Opake Forest Saturday. The curiosity built up inside me, and for a moment I wanted to just go to his house and ask…. if I knew where he lived. ''That's great'', I said. Erza nodded. ''We also invited some other guild masters. Oh, I just can't wait to see Master's face when we yell SURPRISE!'' I laughed. Erza was a wonderful party planner and not to mention cook.
''I have to go talk to Lucy about Gajeel and the music. Catch you later.''
I waved by as she headed towards Lucy and Gajeel arguing about the music. Instead of staying at the guild, I decided to go to Opake Forest ahead of time. I know, stupid, but I was just so damn curious! The gates to the forest were closed. I cursed under my breathe. But at least one lucky thing happened. I saw the manager cleaning.
''Excuse me sir.'', I said.
''Oh, hello ma'am. We are closed till Saturday.''
''Saturday?''
''Yes ma'am. Saturday is the grand opening. We've added new features that people are coming to see.'', he continued.
''New features? Like what sir?''
''New battle areas, new camping sites, and the romance area.''
''Wait! Romance Area?''
Author's note:
I COULDN'T HELP MYSELF. I decided to take advice from one of the reviews, and I think I over did it hehe. But don't get your hopes up. Thanks for the reviews I love them. Please keep on with them. It gives me ideas. And as I get deeper into the story, I hope you like Sting's motives…