"Levy, you do know you cut over thirty girls out of class for try-outs, right?" I asked, tying my black cleats laces.

She nodded. "Of course I do. Thanks to Gajeel, that is. Makarov allowed us too. Soccer is a big thing here, Lucy. We've been undefeated since this school was built. It's tradition."

I nodded. "Oh. Okay then. So how's this going to work, exactly?"

Levy tapped her chin. "Well, we first give out the positions. Then you guys scrimmage the bus while me and Erza pick. Simple, really. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll do fine."

I gave her a smile as I yanked my hair up into a ponytail, revealing my white number three. After I gave Levy a thumbs up, she blew her whistle. "Okay! This is it, girls! I want you to go out there and give it your all!"

A dark red haired girl coughed next to Levy. "And don't worry if you get creamed-"

"Erza!"

Erza shrugged. "Well, that's usually how these end…"

Levy rolled her eyes. "Just go put on your goalie gloves."

Erza rolled her eyes and started to stuff her hands into her gloves. Levy cleared her throat. "So. Let's have Lucy in center, Lisanna in the left wing…."

Someone tapped on my shoulder. Turning around, my eyes widened. "L-Lisanna."

She gave me a sad smile. "Hey. I just wanted to….apologize, for yesterday. I really don't know what came over me."

I smiled. "It's fine. Hey, let's do our best, okay?"

She smiled wider. "Yeah!"

"Well, well, well. So you weren't bluffing, were you?" Natsu said in an amused tone.

Great. He's center. I'm against Natsu. For try-outs. I raised my chin. "I don't back down from anything."

"Ah, stubborn. Interesting. I promise not to go hard on you."

Anger rose in me. "Actually. It should be the other way around. Don't worry, I won't let your friends make fun of you, being beat by a girl and all."

He just chuckled and started to walk back to his side. "Then prepare for hell."

I glanced at Lisanna who just gave me a shrug and a reassuring smile. I sighed as the referee kicked the ball over to me. I gulped hoping my wish from last night worked.

I held my shining necklace in my hands, squeezing it until my knuckles turned white. Taking a deep breath, the clock chimed midnight.

Now.

"I…I wish I was the best female soccer player in my school."

My necklace began to glow brighter and then died down after the white light surrounded me. Releasing the air I was holding in, I watched as the clock clicked up a minute.

In the morning, I woke up earlier than usual, just checking if it actually worked. It did. Thank Atlantis. My feet started dong all these crazy tricks as I smiled.

So then why am I feeling nervous? The referee blew his whistle and we were off. I kicked it to Lisanna who ran up the field. Only to be stopped by Gray. He stole the ball and kicked it to Natsu in a quick motion. Taking a deep breath, I jumped in front of him before he touched the ball, taking itl back up the field. I could feel his smirk on the back of my head as he ran up to catch me.

"Impressive. But I'll be taking this, thanks."

He dragged the ball from my feet and began to run the other way, causing me to curse under my breath. As I started to gain on him, he kicked it all the way to Freid, who kicked it at the goal. It went it. Erza, who was being blocked by Jellal, pushed him out of her way.

As we went back into starting position, I glared at Natsu as he passed me, a smug look on his face. As the whistle blew again, Gray blocked Lisanna. Growling, I rainbow kicked it over me and Natsu who was charging at me. After it flew over his head, I chased after it and kicked it towards to goal when I was close enough. It swooshed in the top corner.

Gajeel growled. "Damn it. Lucky shot, Blondie."

He grabbed the ball from the net and threw it towards the ref. "To bad it's going to be your only."

When The final whistle blew, I collapsed. Literally. I was muddy, sweating, and sore. And the grass was so cold. Stretching, I just laid there. The score was tied, 4-4. The game was three hours long. That's torture. Lisanna ran up to me and glanced down, smiling. "Good game, Lucy! You pretty much carried us!"

I laughed, not even bothering to open my eyes. "Sure, but you also scored."

"But you assisted it." She said, yawning. "I'm gonna head out. School was out an hour ago. I've never been so tired. See you tomorrow, Lucy."

I waved her goodbye and sighed when a breeze blew by, carrying all the hair that fell out of my now sloppy ponytail. I could hear numerous footprints approaching me and I groaned when I realized who they where. "Just leave me here to die."

Levy giggled. "Good game, Lucy. I was surprised you could actually keep up with Natsu."

Erza nodded. "I was too. Have you played soccer before?"

I shook my head, peering open an eyelid. "First time."

Natsu snorted. "Liar. You've played before, right Freid?"

Freid just looked at me in awe. "No. She's never played before."

I smirked as they just stared at me. Sitting up, I winced. "Jeez. How do you guys live like this?!"

They just laughed as I stood up, brushing off the dirt and grass from my uniform. "I feel disgusting. I'm going home."

Levy smiled. "Me and Erza will come with you."

Erza nodded, shoving her goalie gloves in Jellal's hands. "Put these away, will you?"

He threw them back at her. "Nah, I'm good."

She glared at him as Levy sighed. "Well, see you guys tomorrow then. Makarov did postpone the game until tomorrow, right?"

They all nodded. I cleared my throat. "Excuse me, did you just say tomorrow? As in the day after today?"

Levy smiled. "Yep."

I groaned. "This is hell. How do you live with this?"

Natsu tapped his chin. "I believe your term is out of shape."

I straightened. "I am not out of shape!"

"Prove it. Run all the way to the gates."

I glared at him. "That's three soccer fields."

He just smirked. "Is it a problem? It wouldn't be for me. But then again, I am in shape."

He pulled off his shirt and I blushed. Jeez, could this guy not have a hot body? I huffed. "Fine. I will."

Pulling off my jersey, I handed it to Levy. "That would drag me down. I'l just run in my tank top. Could you give it to me at the gates?"

She nodded. Sighing, I looked at him. "Be a dear and count me down?"

He shook his head. "Nah, I'm running with you. Gray, can you?"

"Wait-"

"Go!"

"Uggh!"

Natsu rubbed my head, messing up my already messy hair. "If you were in shape, you would've beat me."

"We tied."

He shrugged. "But you didn't win."

I crossed my arms as everyone started to walk up towards us. "I didn't lose, either."

Levy pulled me away. "Well, see you guys tomorrow! C'mon Lucy."

I glared at Natsu as she pulled me away. Levy beamed. "That was awesome! We've never ben so close to the guys before! Maybe this year we'll actually have a spot!"

"A spot?" I asked, kicking a pebble as we went along. "A spot at what?"

"The Co-Ed Championship!" Levy smiled. "We never even qualify against the guys. Maybe we can wipe the floor with their faces and take home the trophy this time!"

"I'd do anything to beat Natsu at is own game." I said, balling my fist. "If I make the team, I'm going to practice day and night!"

Levy giggled. "Oh, you made it alright. You were the only girl I've seen so far match up to Natsu, well other than Erza, but she's a different story. I was shocked too, Natsu looked impressed, meaning he goes harder than usual."

I raised my chin higher, smiling as she continued. "Except, I was just glad he didn't go too hard on you. I guess he heard you've never played before, but man, if you haven't, what a first game, right?"

My smile deflated. "He didn't even go full on? That liar."

Levy just shook her head. "Hey Lu, do you mind if we stop by Erza's? She just ran home to get her board, she said her dad got her a brand new one."

"Board?" I murmured. Levy nodded. "Yeah, her surfboard. After games and practices, the teams usually cool off surfing. You know how to surf, right?"

My throat dryer up. "Yeah, I know."

I didn't.

Levy beamed. "Cool, let's head to the beach. Erza just texted me saying her dad's giving her a ride there. Oh, don't you just love the water?"

I gave a weak smile. "Love it? I'm practically a fish while I'm in it."