Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail as it belongs to Hiro Mashima.
A Wild Fire and A Shining Star III
"I have this certain feeling in my gut when I'm with her. Mira says that I've fallen in love. Igneel once taught me about dragons looking for their mate. Could she be the one?"
It was still nine in the morning. But the building of Fairy Tail guild was already crowded.
Gray, Elfman and Master Makarov in his Titan form hung an enormous cloth with "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY" written onto it on the stage. Lisanna, Levy, and I prepared the food and drinks. Happy, Charle, and Pantherlily hung the flowers and decorations on the wall. Macao and Wakaba had to tie Cana up so that she won't be going after the beer. Reedus painted Lucy on a big canvas. Erza and Gajeel practiced for their music performance. Kinana and Wendy cleaned up the messes.
Suddenly, in the middle of the guild, there's a strange bright golden light. Everyone gasped and walked away from the light in case it caused any harm. But it wasn't.
Lucy's Celestial Spirits were there. Crux, Horologium, Lyra, Aquarius, clinging to Scorpio, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aries, Capricorn and their leader Leo which was widely known as Loke. But Plue is missing. It looks like Lucy summoned him to fend off loneliness.
"Hey. It's been a while, everyone!" Loke greeted them cheerfully. "We're here to help you with Lucy's surprise party. What can we do?"
"I have a very special task for each of you." I replied with a grin.
Meanwhile, in Lucy's house...
"I wonder where did he go..."
Lucy sighed. She was sitting on her bed with Plue beside her. She knows that today's her birthday. She hoped that Natsu and Happy would barge in her house and yelled 'Happy Birthday!' at her, but he's gone.
For the sake of 2,000,000 Jewels.
Somehow she felt offended that Natsu chose money over her. But who am I to insist being on his first priority? She thought.
She decided to stay at home today. Only Mira and Master Makarov knew about her birthday, though. It just win't feel right without Natsu. There'll be no things on fire. And for the first time in her life, she wouldn't mind him barging in her apartment.
She was laying on her bed, hugging Plue. She looked at the clock. 12 p.m. Time goes fast, she thought. Suddenly someone knocked the door. She asked loud enough for the person knocking to hear, "Who's there?"
"Lu-chan, it's Levy. Can I come in?"
"Levy-chan? Wait, I'll unlock the door!"
She ran towards the door and unlocked it. A petite girl with blue hair and yellow bandanna can be seen. She brought five books with her. Apparently Levy is the best person if you want to ask for recommendation of books.
"I was cleaning up my room when I found these books." She explained to the blonde mage. "You like mystery novels, right? It's all for you! I have read them anyways."
"Really?" She asked, just to make sure. "Thanks so much, Levy-chan!"
"Of course! You're welcome Lu-chan!"
Levy was strolling around Lucy's room, looking at her collection of books when suddenly there's a loud crash followed by Lucy's "MY DOOOOOORR!" yell. Levy rushed into the living room.
There was a half-conscious Cana with bottles of wine in both of her hands. Lucy dragged her into the sofa. Levy rushed into Cana and asked, "Cana! Are you all right?"
"Y-yeah..."
"We should take you back to the guild!" Levy suggested. Lucy nodded and swung Cana's arm to cling to her shoulder. Cana blinked one eye to Levy, indicating that the plan went smooth. Levy smiled slyly for a split second and proceeded to help Lucy to carry the acting Cana.
(back to Mira's POV)
They finally arrived at the guild building. It was surprisingly quiet.
Until they opened the guild door...
Lucy closed her eyes as a brilliant golden light enveloped her. When the light was gone, she saw all of her spirits and Fairy Tail members, with Makarov towering everyone, still in his Titan form, yelling "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" in unison. It was Loke's magic, Lion Brilliance.
Lucy shed tears of joy.
"Thank you, everyone!" she exclaimed with a smile. Cana, finally finished with her act, ran towards a barrel and poured wine for everyone. "It's not a party without wine, ya know!"
Everyone were chatting, talking, drinking and stuff. I was talking with Lisanna and Cana about Natsu when we saw Lucy chatting with the other guild members with an obviously forced smile. She must've wanted Natsu to come. Little did she know that Natsu was the one planned this all.
The party was crazy; Aquarius and Juvia created a giant wave on the pool to add the fun, Gajeel created iron water slides, and Gray froze the pool causing everyone to fight, as always. Aries created a trampoline frenzy with her wool magic. Virgo created an underground tag game, with Cancer, Capricorn, Taurus and Gemini as the 'it'.
It was 11 p.m., and I convinced everyone not to leave or sleep because the party has one more event. Everyone tried their best to make Lucy happy, but to no avail. She'll listen to their compliments, birthday wishes and jokes, with a forced smile or laughter. To her, this party's over since the beginning of it.
Ten minutes before Sagittarius and Loke's midnight fireworks show started, the door suddenly banged open, revealing a pink haired boy carrying a backpack and a blue feline, who looked all worn out and were taking heavy breaths as if they've ran across Magnolia at full speed.
"Natsu!"
"Happy!"
"Welcome home!"
Before anyone could move from their respective places, a blonde girl already had her arms wrapped around Natsu. She sobbed, and Natsu who couldn't do anything just patted her head. I was watching them so seriously that I didn't even realize Elfman put his hand on my shoulders.
"So manly!" he yelled, lifted his glass of beer, and everyone followed him.
"You got me real worried there, stupid." She mumbled, haven't released her hug yet. Then he pushed her gently and opened his backpack and took out an envelope.
"Happy birthday, Luce." Natsu said, putting his childish toothy grin. "Here, the first present."
He gave the envelope to Lucy, which she opened. There was a large amount of money inside. She blinked, then looked at him.
"It's enough for a year's rent. That's why I went to the job." He explained, and Lucy just stared at him. She was about to say something, but he put his finger on her lips to silence her. He then pulled out a pair of black long, small boxes. He gave one to Lucy, "The second present."
Lucy opened the box. The content was a chain necklace with a square glass pendant. Inside the glass was something that looked like a brilliant orange fire. She touched the pendant, and it felt warm. Much like Natsu.
"I made it from my fire, you know." Natsu explained again. "I was on the way home when I saw this pendant that froze any magic inside or something like that."
Lucy smiled and blushed. Natsu helped Lucy wore her pendant, and he reveals the pair.
"This one's mine." He said, opening the second box. "Will you put your magic into it?"
"Of course!"
She touched the pendant with her finger, causing a golden light to shine. The magic inside the pendant took the form of a golden star. This time Lucy helped Natsu wore his.
"It's lovely. Thanks so much, Natsu!" She smiled with her best smile. He couldn't help but blushing, despite there's just a thousand things that he wanted to tell her.
"SIXTY SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT!"
Everyone ran into the garden. Sagittarius and Loke stood in a table, with Loke ready to ignite Sagittarius's arrows with golden starlight.
Unknown to every other Fairy Tail members, Natsu and Lucy chose to watch the fireworks at the roof of the building.
TEN! The countdown has began.
"Y'know, Luce..."
NINE!
"What is it?"
EIGHT!
He blushed furiously. "I-I..."
SEVEN!
Lucy looked at him with a confused expression.
SIX!
Natsu inhaled a deep breath...
FIVE!
...and gulped.
FOUR!
"I-I-I.."
THREE!
"Lo-love..."
TWO!
"You, Lucy!"
ONE!
Before Lucy could even react, he pressed his lips against hers.
As they kiss, Sagittarius shot his arrows into the deep blue night sky, followed by Loki's golden starlight, creating a magnificent barrage of golden fireworks.
She felt a spark of fire igniting her desire. He felt so warm, a warmth she never felt. It was much more warmer and gentler than the sun or any other source of heat.
To him, her lips was the most delicious thing he ever tasted his whole life. It was like the flavor of heavens, if heavens had one. He wanted to feel this flavor everyday as if his life depends on it. He released his lips gently, and whispered to her, "The third present,"
"I love you too." She then returned his kiss.
The next morning I woke up earlier than everyone else. Everyone was still sleeping on random places. Tables, stage, chairs, benches, even the garden.
But there's something that catches my eye. I woke Reedus silently, trying not to wake anyone.
"Reedus," I whispered to his ear, "Wake up, I have a request for you."
"Mira?" he asked, his eyes were still half-open. "What's wrong?"
I guided him to a good angle of them. He suddenly opened his eyes, shocked at what he saw. He set up his painting tools, and I tried cleaning up without waking anyone.
I smiled happily, so happy that I let a drop of tear fell. I told Reedus to hung the picture in the middle of the guild so that everyone can see it.
A few hours later everyone had woke up, including Natsu and Lucy. I told them to go down since everyone's worried that they're missing. The whole guild was staring at the stage, looking at a picture that was painted by Reedus.
It was a picture of Natsu and Lucy sleeping together on the roof. Natsu lend Lucy his muffler and she leaned onto his shoulder. He wrapped an arm around her protectively and both of her hands were holding his hand.
"MIRA!" both of them, faces all red, yelled in unison.
Fin.
Author's Notes
OH MY GOD
I ACTUALLY POSTED 2 CHAPTERS TODAY
I CAN'T STOP WRITING THE THIRD CHAPTER ASDFGHJKL
Next chapter in a few days, I've got to get some ideas. See ya!