DISCLAIMER: I do not own Fairy Tail, the honor belongs solely to Mr. Hiro Mashima-sama.
Chapter One
Burnt Toast, surprises and prizes
Lost in thought Lucy stared out the window of her tiny kitchen. Despite the calm blue sky and chirping birds, the blonde wasn't appreciating the day. Sighing, she picked up the mug of coffee in front of her.
"Hey, Luce the toast ain't that bad y'know. Oh, I'll make you another one." Grinning, Natsu took a loaf of bread and blew a small fire on it. "Look Lucy! It's perfect!"
The toast was indeed perfect; it was golden brown and made the preoccupied girl's mouth water.
"That does look delicious, Natsu!"
"I don't know the bread was just alright the way it was before fire-brain toasted it." Gray said with a huff.
"Oh, Gray how long were you there?" Lucy asked the bare chested man as she happily nibbled on the toast.
Gray glared at Lucy affronted. Erza took the time to ask Lucy what was wrong.
"Oh, ahm I had a weird nightmare that's all." She answered red faced.
"Hey, it's not your fault any time I fall asleep and Natsu is somewhere near I usually get a nightmare too."
The pink haired dragon slayer stood up and snarled at the ice mage, "Try saying that again ice-breath!"
"What? You think you can beat me, burnt toast?"
Titania cleared her throat and stared down the two quarrelling mages. The two quickly sat back on their chairs and quietly ate their breakfast.
"Honestly, Lucy you look really worried just now about that dream why don't you tell us all about it?" she said softly to the stellar mage. The other two nodded in unison. Anything to take away the attention from them was clear in their faces.
Sighing, Lucy took a deep breath and tightened her hold on her cup.
"In my dream, I was walking through a darkened corridor. The doors along the hallway were old and worn out. The paint on the walls was peeling and there were even some mold on them. I was wearing this long white dress. It felt like I was looking for something or someone. I kept on walking; it felt as if the corridor would never end. Just then I came to a door that was wide open. By the balcony a guy was standing and looking down the sea. I knew it was the sea because I could smell the salty breeze. I couldn't see his face but he was holding his hand out to me. I don't know why but my body was moving towards him. Just when I was going to accept his hand I felt somebody pushed me. Next thing I knew I was falling and I was under the sea. It was so cold. I tried swimming up again but then I felt as if there was someone pulling me down. I woke up to Natsu's shouts and shaking." Lucy smiled gratefully at the dragon slayer.
The whole room was silent.
"It was kinda creepy, Luce. You were crying and screaming for help. It got so scary I was glad Happy was staying over at Lisanna's. I kept calling out your name but you wouldn't open your eyes. I had to shake you awake."
Natsu was looking at Lucy so seriously he appeared as if he was glaring at her.
Sighing, Erza said, "For once Natsu, I'm glad you were sleeping over. Lucy, why don't stay a while in Fairy Hills? You can sleep with me tonight. I don't like the sound of your dream it sounds too realistic. I suppose we can ask Levy more about dreams and such."
The boys exchanged a look and exclaimed their agreement to Erza's idea.
Upon reaching the guild, they immediately made their way to Levy's table. Jet and Droy where nowhere to be seen, Gajeel was the one they saw who was sitting beside the girl instead. Strangely, the two had identical looks of dread on them. Fearing the worst, Erza ran to them.
"What happened?" She demanded to the two.
Exchanging glances the two mutely gestured the group towards the bar. Glancing there, they saw that there was a crowd surrounding a poster that Mira had posted.
"She just posted it earlier." Gajeel grunted ominously.
Now confused the group shoved through the people to the front. Lucy stared aghast at the poster. Looking at the others she saw that they all had a look of dread on their faces. Gulping, Lucy couldn't blame them.
The poster read:
Fairy Tail's first ever Test of Courage
Where: surprise!
When: midnight!
Why: To uphold the smiles of everyone!
Bear In mind, those who fail to join in on the fun and will go against the rules will received the punishment. Bwahahahahahahaha!
Oh, and there will be prizes!
Lucy rubbed her eyes and reread the poster for the fifth time. Shaking her head, she walked back to the table. Looking at the serious aura, that had managed to manifest itself on everyone. She felt this would be worse than the 48 hours marathon and way more scary than the nightmare. Glancing to the barmaid who was almost glowing in happiness, Lucy knew right there that it would indeed be FIVE TIMES worse than the nightmare.
I wanted this story to be more funny but I was too busy crying over Hachiko: A Dog's Story on HBO. I'm such a sucker for cuteness and so very easy to cry over animal stories. I have chicken soup for the cat and dog lover's soul and I would always cry over the touching ones. Must write next chapter with happy music, cute wallpapers and my cat purring beside me ^^,