Chapter Twenty Five.

The music pumped through the tavern as Lucy, Onix, Gekko and Nakita danced on the bar tops. It was their main ploy of the evening; men would see them and want them drunk. Simple, the said men would buy them shots earning the bar extra money.

It seemed to be going well. (A/N: Listen to Love, Sex and Magic by Ciara and Justin Timberlake.)

The busty blonde reached for one of the tequila glasses that was being held up to her and swung it back, the bitter taste burning on its way down her throat. Our favourite Hex Dispeller laughed at the twisted face her friend made before throwing back one of her own. Gekko and Nakita were looking shyly around the place, not used to the pairs of eyes staring at them from their booths. Onix grabbed a hand each since they were beside her, and pulled them in closer to her. They spun inwards, spun outwards and laughed. The bluenette grinned, her grass green eyes catching something that made her blood boil. Two men and two women were sitting in a booth, the girls shivering out of fear. Apparently these men didn't like to be told 'No.' Sashaying herself over to the quartet, she grabbed two glasses of water they saved for the nauseous customers who had taken to many shots with Amaya. God that girl could drink. She paused in front of the table, leaning over slightly to flash a bit of cleavage to distract Perv 1 and Perv 2.

"I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you two to leave." It came out sickeningly sweet. Said men looked at her with narrowed eyes, opening their mouths to protest but she cut them off, "Harassment isn't looked well upon in my home" She looked pointedly at the hand resting on the quivering black haired girls thigh.

"We're not bothering them, are we?" He hissed at the girl who looked over pleadingly. Without further warning, the contents of the two glasses were thrown at them.

"Get Out"

Onix watched as they shuffled their way out of the front doors, afraid to look back into her red eyes. Blinking thrice, she turned her attention to the two currently on the verge of tears, "I'll admit that could've been handled better" She mumbled, wondering where the sudden flash of hatred had spurred up from. Frowning, she - once again - looked at the girls.

"My name's Onix, I run the tavern with the blonde over there" She pointed up at Lucy who was moving to sit down three tables away and serve drinks. She glanced up at her name and winked. The two were obviously friends or something more than acquaintances considering they sat together.

"I'm Kai and this is Shauron" The pale blue eyed one replied, showing a scraping of her naturally bubbly personality that was shining through subconsciously. There was mud under their chipped nails and they smelled distinctly of liquor and yet weren't drunk. Their clothes were in tatters, frayed at the hems and there were patches present over their knees, stylish sown so they looked purposely done.

"It's really nice to meet you. Tell me, are you two Mages?"

She ignored the prickly feeling.

Lucy filled another clear, glass mug with more of the horrible, honey brown liquid before giving it a push so it flew down the bar and landed in front of the right customer. It had taken a month to get that trick to work and she couldn't resist the pride that would warm her up when the looks of surprise and shock would cross their faces. She raked her pupils over the crowd that had begun to settle down somewhat, keeping the corner of her sight at the booth which served for some of the Fairy Tail members that had bothered to stay with the Demons Tears girls. Natsu, Erza, Gray, Happy, Wendy and Carla were all seated in the center of the guild, each laughing at certain times that she couldn't resist smiling at.

Only slightly though.

She had been beyond furious with them for kicking her out. In fact, now that she thought about it, her eyebrows furrowed, she was still beyond furious. Lucy's mood darkened steeply as she reminded herself of the half-acceptance of the Salamanders apology she'd been. It was beginning to make her feel sick. What felt like icy fingers dug into where her heart and froze the heat which had spurred from her anger. She let out a sharp breath, turning to the empty beers and grabbing a rag to clean them out with for second use.

Gray had stood up from the bench and had made a beeline for the doors. Curious, the Celestial Mage followed. He moved quickly down the gravel driveway and disguised himself in the trees that dotted the cobblestone road that met the front of the guild and led to the town. It took, overall twenty minutes for them to reach town. The streets were alight with lanterns to celebrate the upcoming Akuma Night Show that started the three months of the Black Dragon Festival. They hung on neat strings that were attaching apartments to flats on opposite sides of the road. Even the shops were supporting it.

Panicking, Lucy realised she'd been too focused on admiring the floating lights to focus on Gray. Although, the high pitched scream coming from around the corner seemed to do just fine. She skidded to a halt after flinging herself from one of the lamp posts in a way an exotic dancer would have, to round the meander in the road.

There, standing in his naked glory, was Gray.

"I swear Ice Head. PUT SOME CLOTHES ON!"

Lucy recognised the voice and a bright, mischievous smile lit up her face. Onix was about to be made a very happy camper. She had been moping around lately, all because she couldn't see her, and I quote, 'Stingy Wingy Honey Boo Bear.' Unable to resist the eye rolling opportunity, the Heartfilia obeyed it before making her presence known.

"Long time no see!"

The blonde male withdrew one of his hands from his blue eyes to stare at the glowing woman, "For god's sake Lucy. I'll do anything; just get him to put some clothes on!" He pointed directly at the Ice Make Mage who only noticed his lack of wardrobe now.

The dark haired boy turned to the first girl on his left who was merely passing by whose dark brown hair had been slung in a ponytail, "Excuse me miss, but would you lend me your underwear"

It all happened so fast.

"Pervert!"

It was fun writing this chapter. I hope you all realised it was Sting right? I have very mushy and sexual tension...y(?) moments coming up! I got told that you all actually wanted Lucy to still be mad so, there ya go! :D

Questions I would like answers for:

1) Do you think I should make Onix and Sting's relationship sweet or saucy?

2) Should I just give the guild the name "Demons?"

3) Does anybody want to be an Editor for me?

R&R

Love you all!

-Kai-chan