Opposites Attract Chapter 20: It's a Riff Off!, a fairy tail fanfic

Waaah. This chapter is longer :OO

Anyway, words don't really matter as long as it's expressed. So this chapter has a lot of acknowledgements needed. First is the idea of the Band Battle, it was from Riff Off. Yeah. Yeah. I watched Pitch Perfect and it was aaaaaaawesome. :)

Then the songs, whew. I used a lot in this one. :(((

Colbie Calliat(Brighter than the Sun), Maroon 5(Daylight), FM Static(Tonight), Toni Basil(Hey Mickey), Madonna(Like a Virgin), Pat Benatar(Hit Me with your Best Shot), Rihanna(S&M), Salt N Papa(Let's Talk About You and Me), Boyz 2 Men(I'll Make Love to You), Foreigner(Feels like the First Time), Blackstreet(No Diggity)

I hope that's all. :))) And yes, the last two categories were from the movie too, as well as the songs.

Chapter 20

"The first category was.." The roulette started to move fast and as it gets slower it ended. ".. ooooh. Tough start, because of our category whoever will start will be judged by none other than our President-in-Charge, Lucy Heartfilia!" The light went to Lucy's seat and much to their surprise it was Erza who was there.

"Lucy had a severe loose bowel movement so I'll be in her place for this competition." Everyone resisted the urge to laugh.

Lucy on the other hand had a vein popped out of her forehead as her sweat dropped. How come Erza give an excuse like that. She could've just said she was having a severe fever or better yet she is busy. But she won't be able to do something about that now, now that Natsu was still holding her hand protectively on his plus the fact that they were in public holds her back.

Immediately Lucy was being pulled by Natsu towards the mic.

"Sky's the Limit!"

Mermaid Heel was the first one to grab the mic and sings. Kagura was just as fast at thinking of songs just as fast as she moves, but still graceful.

Stop me on the corner

I swear you hit me like a vision

I, I, I wasn't expecting

But who am I to tell fate where it's supposed to go with it

Don't you blink you might miss it

See we got a right to just love it or leave it

You find it and keep it

Cause it ain't every day you get the chance to say

Oh, this is how it starts, lightning strikes the heart

It goes off like a gun, brighter than the sun

Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky

Shining how we want, brighter than the sun

I've never seen it, I –

Natsu was just thinking so hard of all the songs he has written for the band but alas it was Gray who was able to think first. They just told Natsu the song and it was him who pulled Lucy to the mic and started the song. Not long after the accompanying instruments played. All Lucy could do was huff silently under the hood because of the sudden dragging that she nearly trips, good things he's holding her hand.

–I know, when I wake I will have to slip away

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go

But, tonight I'm 'gonna hold you so close

Natsu smirked. He was pissed at first because it was Gray that chose the song but this was the whole band's battle not just his. He was holding the microphone, feeling the song while the girls in the crowd squealed when he winked at them. Lucy, who's been watching all this time scoffed and rolled her eyes. Natsu looked at her and smiled, he squeezed her hand as if sending a message that she should be enjoying and smiling, not huffing or eyes rolling.

'Cuz in the daylight, we'll be on our own

But, tonight I need to hold you so close

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa

Here I am starring, at your perfection in my arms; so beautiful.

The sky is getting bright, the stars are burnin' out.

Somebody slow it down.

This is way too hard, 'cuz I know when the sun comes up I will leave

This is my last glance that will soon be memories

"First point to Fairy Law? They almost sang the whole song if they have just started it." Said one commentator.

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go

But, tonight I'm 'gonna hold you so close

'Cuz in the daylight, we'll be on our own

But, tonight I need to hold you so close

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa

The fans just loved all their songs in that certain album, and so they owned the stage. Lucy was just watching Natsu, she was lost in her own dreamland. Staring at Natsu while he sings made her heart beat fast, so fast her heart could get out of her chest. He was really good at this; he has this aura that was telling her to join the fun he is bringing. She was curious why he hasn't forgotten of her yet, because she find herself just a nuisance to this Band Battle for Fairy Law, that is. And she knew she could just enjoy the battle with the crowd. She kept on telling it to Natsu through her actions but he just won't let her go.

I never wanted to stop, because I don't want to start all over, start all over

I was afraid of the dark, but now it's all that I want, all that I want, all that I want

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go

But, tonight I'm 'gonna hold you so close

'Cuz in the daylight, we'll be on our on

But, tonight I need to hold you so close

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go

But, tonight I'm 'gonna hold you so close

'Cuz in the daylight, we'll be on our own

But, tonight –

– Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up

I need your loving hands to come and pick me up

To everyone's surprise it was not Minerva who sang but Sting. No one noticed him during the introduction though or was it he was not there? He was smiling across the platform towards Lucy and Natsu just turned his back making Lucy do the same.

"Boo you Sting! Why'd you stop Natsu?!" A certain white haired girl commented. A vein popped on Sting's forehead and stopped the urge to yell at his friend for being on the enemies side. She attracted attention and the fans of The Sabers glared at her. At that moment she sit down and hide herself.

And every night I miss you

I can just look up and know the stars are

Holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you tonight

I sing, tonight I've fallen and I can't get up

I need your loving hands to come and pick me up

And every night I miss you

I can just look up and know the stars are

Holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you tonight

Everyone was shocked at The Sabers' counter. Even Lucy was shocked; all of the people in the concert grounds were expecting that Fairy Law would be the one finishing it. But too late, The Sabers grabbed it. No one could just try and get the attention from that all-time favourite of the crowd. They even sang along with it.

"So that was a good steal for The Sabers! Who could have thought that Mr. Eucliffe had that talent in him?"

"I think Ms. Heartfilia would just love to hear him sing for her." Added the commentator. Sting and Lucy issues were being spread since Sting came back and Lucy was proclaimed as the President-in-Charge of the company. Most business magazines were saying they were a perfect match, for they both have good family background, high educational attainment and they were of the same status. Everyone was saying they would easily understand each other and so Jiemma was so happy of the rumors though Lucy and someone whom we will hide under the screen name 'Salamander' doesn't like a thing about it.

The host continued. "Don't worry for the other bands; you still have your time. Remember it was time we were fighting for here and of course the spotlight!"

"Next category is Lady's of the 80's!"

Quatro Cerberus' vocalist Bacchus spoke on the microphone. "I don't really want to do this but.. Hit *hic* it!" Drum beats startled the crowd.

Oh Mickey you're fine

You're so fine you blow my mind hey Mickey (Hoo! Hoo!)

Hey Mickey (Hoo! Hoo!)

Oh Mickey you're so fi –

Bacchus suddenly stopped singing noticing another song was being sung by Mermaid Heel. "Got distracted! Ooooh. That sucks." Commented Chapati Lola. "What do you think Mr. Yajima?"

Yajima was part of the Heartfilia Board and tonight he was asked to be part of the Band Battle as a commentator. "This Band Battle is not just an ordinary one. Band's are tested on who will be gaining the audience's attention more." He said in a lecturing voice.

"T-Thank you for that.. tip Mr. Yajima!"

– You're so fine and you're mine

And you're mine

I'll be yours, 'til the end of time

All eyes were on them especially the guys. And this time it was Milliana who is singing the solo and Kagura on second voice.

'Cause you made me feel (Yeah you made me feel)

So shiny and new

Like a virgin touched for the very first time

"Don't worry, I got this!" Natsu said smiling leaving his band mates with Lucy forced to follow him. He grabbed the microphone and..

Like –

– Like the one in me

He sang in a low raspy and sexy voice. The crowd just squealed, especially the girls, leaving an open mouthed Milliana and the narrowing eyes of Kagura. On one part of the stage The Sabers are not even caring if Natsu finishes the song because he just does attracts so much attention in that voice.

That's okay

Let's see how you do it

Put out your dukes

Let's get down to it

Hit me with your best shot!

Why don't you hit me with your best shot!

Hit me with your best shot!

Fireaway!

Natsu finished the act raising his hand that was laced with Lucy's. She was shocked with that sudden movement because she was lost in the crowd's booming energy when Natsu made the song a pumped up one. He turned to her panting with a grin on his face.

Lucy blushed and looked away.

"You enjoying?!' He leaned forward and on reflex Lucy backed away a little.

"Y-Yeah."

"I can't see it." He said moving his face closer to hers. Lucy was really nervous but she was glad no one can see it because of the hoodie she was wearing. Lucy smiled, a little awkward though. But she smiled. And he seemed satisfied with it because he leaned back. "I just want you to smile and enjoy this. Okay?"

She nodded.

"Whoah! I can see all people in this event are feeling the heat of the competition right now." Chapati Lola said. "Looks like Fairy Law is on fire!"

"I do agree though. Thank you very much!" Labian said, he is a guest announcer in this event.

"The next category is.." The virtual roulette moved round and round until. "Songs about sex!"

Lucy's eyes widen. "Who the hell made the category?" She muttered under her breath.

"Lucy, Lucy, Lucy. I didn't know you're into that." Natsu said smirking. Their face just inches apart which made Lucy lean back immediately causing her to lose her balance. All Fairy Law band's eyes widen and all of them reached out for her. Lucy shut her eyes scared of the pain she'll get later and waiting for the impact that never came.

"Hey! It's okay. I got you." Natsu said. He grabbed Lucy's waist while their already laced hands were on his chest. Lucy noticed the proximity and she felt heat was rising from her neck. She quickly pushed him away but she was pulled back because Natsu wasn't loosening his grip on her.

She bumped onto him and pulled away, this time not as hard as she did the first time. "T-Thank you.."

"Ohh. Aren't you the cutest when you're shy?"

"Shut up! I-I'm not shy!" She stuttered.

"But your face is really red." He teased.

They were slowly getting so much attention but the host just continued on announcing things about the Band Battle that was going on. Luckily, no one has suspected of her yet and she's still hoping that no one would notice her. They've seen her already the first time the bands performed but this time Natsu was holding her hand since the Battle started.

"Idiot! Don't fight with her right now!" Gajeel hissed. They stopped and walked over to them to think of a song but too late, Mermaid Heel was just so fast.

Milliana and Kagura sang duet with sexy voices. They were even dancing sexy on stage and those kitty costumes just made all heads turn to their direction. Both of them smiling at the crowd and in reply they received cat calls, whistles and shouts.

Nanananana come on

'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it

Sex in the air I don't care I love the smell of it

Sticks and stones may break my bones

But chains and whip excite me

'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it

Sex –

Hibiki smirked.

– Sex baby

He posed in on front and gestured for Eve and Ren to join him. He is Blue Pegasus' vocalist but, all of them in the band sing so they harmonize while Ichiya was striking poses on different sides of the platform they were in.

Let's talk about you and me

Let's talk about all the good things and the band things

That made me

Let's talk about sex

Let's talk about sex ba –

Just when they were about to liven things up a mad Kagura grabbed the people's attention.

"Looks like Kagura won't back down that easily. She just started the song with Milliana and here you have Blue Pegasus stealing the crowd's attention." Chapati Lola commented.

"Well that is how this competition must go on. We all have our time to shine and to be outshined so we must do everything not to give your opponent a chance.." Chapati Lola and Labian sweat dropped at Yajima's moral lecture. "..if you won't be able to do that, then learn the word acceptance."

– Baby all through the night I'll make love to you

Like you want me too

"Looks like Fairy Law has something.." whispered Chapati Lola.

And I –

Natsu approached the microphone once again pulling Lucy while smiling to his fans.

"Who is that? Thank you very much!" whispered Labian on his microphone.

Erza noticed Lucy's hood was being pulled off. "This is bad." She muttered. She stood up and went to the Lights and sounds control.

"Blonde.. Is that?" Chapati Lola said in a low voice but he accidentally said it on his mic. That caused everyone to ask themselves and suddenly Lucy's name was heard all over. But everything stopped then the light went out, everyone got scared but then a spot light hit Natsu the moment he was singing. He is the center of attention for everyone because this was the finale. He is smiling still one of his hand was holding Lucy tightly and his hand can be seen on the area the spotlight covers.

– And I guess it's just the woman in you

That brings out the man in me

Natsu looked at Lucy during those lines and winked at her. She shivered as she felt her cheeks reddened and heat rise in her cheek.

Erza was the one who repositioned Lucy's hoodie, she even tied a knot on her lower chin just to secure it now. "Don't move too much." Erza said. Natsu smiled in her direction as a thank you, causing the girls on his left to squeal.

I know I can't help myself

You all mean the world to me

He squeezed her hand. Lucy is actually enjoying this event, though she won't show it, she really did. She was starting to get groovy as Natsu sings. And her smile was saying that she is actually enjoying.

It feels like the first time

It feels like the very first time

It feels like the first time

It –

Everyone was thinking he was going to finish a song again and he is actually looking at Sting across the stage. Giving off a teasing smile.

Just then someone of voice that is very familiar made Natsu stop singing. The song was a rap one. Suddenly the spotlight was on The Saber's new member. Even the people in their band gapes their mouth open in shock.

–It's going down, fade to Blackstreet

The homies got RB, collab' creations

Bump like Acne, no doubt

Later on the whole band joined the new member in singing, though they were just making sound that matches the rap.

I put it down, never slouch

As long as my credit can vouch

A dog couldn't catch me ass out

Tell me who can stop when Dre making moves

Attracting honeys like a magnet

Natsu was watching the hooded figure rap with swag on The Saber's platform.

"Man she's good." Gray said from behind.

Natsu just has to agree with that he can't remove his eyes on the figure. Lucy felt his hand loosening on hers and thought that it would be her cue to go. Just when she was about to go, he held her hand tighter to stop her. Natsu looked at her and grinned; she just couldn't help but grin back. And then they watched the figure again.

Giving em eargasms with my mellow accent

Still moving this flavour

With the homies Blackstreet and Teddy

The original rump shakers

The new member was looking from her left at Minerva, as if asking something. Just then when the rap was done the new member revealed herself which just made everyone's time stop.

Shorty get down, good Lord

Baby got em up open all over town

Strictly bitchy, she don't play around

Cover much ground, got game by the pound

Getting paid is a forte

Each and every day, true player way

I can't get her out of my mind

I think about the girl all the time

I like the way you work it

No diggity

I gotta bag it up. Baby

I like the way you work it

No diggity

I gotta bag it up. Baby

I like the way you work it

No diggity

I gotta bag it up. Baby

I like the way you work it

No diggity

I gotta bag it up

"L-L-Lisanna?" Natsu muttered.

The said girl was just so happy with her performance and her smile was showing it. She noticed Natsu was looking at her and she blew a kiss to him. The fans saw that and they squealed in delight.

And he just smiled.

Lucy watching everything doesn't know what to feel. She felt a pang in her heart but maybe it's just because of the lots of people in front of her. She shouldn't be surprised seeing that. After all Natsu told her in the beginning the he liked Lisanna. But, she just can't ignore the feeling she's having. It's like her insides were being twisted in every direction, entangling every organs she had and made a knot that would be impossible to disentangle.

Levy was just as happy, seeing Lisanna and waved at her. But Lisanna doesn't seem to notice her so she just went back to her place hoping for another encounter with Lisanna.

WIIYAOW

Lisanna finished the song.

"That was such a revelation! Thank you very much!" Labian said crying due to happiness.

"Who would have thought that Lisanna would be transferring to her former band's sole rival? Isn't that intriguing?" Chapati Lola asked no one in particular. "Does she still have feelings for Fairy Law's vocalist? Oh how the fans would love to hear the rest of this from their idols."

"But who might be the other hooded girl on stage with Natsu? Looks like she's also the girl last time.. Thank you very much!"

"I agree. And they were holding hands ever since Natsu entered the stage. There might me something between them.. but what could it be?" The fan girls squealed at the mention of Natsu's name. "This is going to be one hell of a story! Thank you very much for watching tonight's event! Now the winner is..

Fairy Law! Points will be added to previous points until the last Band Battle Royale." Chapati finished and with that all bands exited to the lobby. They won. but it doesn't really matter to Fairy Law they're just happy that they were not that bad in this event. They knew points in every event is counted until the last event. The fans on the other hand slowly exited the concert grounds with smiles on their faces and all were still squealing.

"Natsu and Lisanna are just the best. I hope they'll get together." Said one fan.

"She's just so perfect for him!" They squealed. "They are both amazing on stage. I wish they could work together again."

"I agree. They really look good together!" And the three of them squealed like little girls.

All of this was heard by Lucy. She was just on the other side of the wall where the people are passing through. Of course she was with Natsu, he pulled her hastily after the event was dismissed.

"Slow down!" Lucy said noticing that Natsu had that unexplainable smile on his face.

Suddenly they stopped. Lucy bumped into his back. She wanted to scold him about running wildly and stopping abruptly, but she stopped noticing where he was looking.

"Lis!" Natsu shouted and hurriedly run towards his friend.

Lisanna was just as happy as he was. She run towards him and hugged.

Lucy watched them chat from a distance.

Distance.

Oh yeah. Lucy didn't notice that Natsu released his hold on her when he called for Lisanna and run for her. It was so dramatic. They even hugged at the center and now they were chatting animatedly, smiling at each other with occasional laughs. She felt sad though. She doesn't really know why but the moment Natsu released his hold on her, she felt the coldness on her hand like she's not used to it just being it.

They truly looked nice together.

Lucy concluded that already. The day Natsu told her he liked Lisanna was the day Lucy knew they were truly for each other. But she doesn't know why she's feeling this way. She has somebody else and that somebody will be her forever, she promised herself to him. That's her way to not to forget him. Besides, she and this Natsu are not compatible. They're the total opposites. She sighed in defeat. And she got irritated at herself for thinking like that. She got irritated at herself for thinking that the kiss they shared at the fire exit was something to look forward to. It was all in her head. Now, she's regretting what she's done. Kiss him back, made out with him and almost tell him what she felt. She doesn't really understand what this was. She looked at the two and she felt the urge to vomit due to the sickly feeling she was getting. She mentally slapped herself for thinking things about the two of them. This Natsu has his own world and she just doesn't fit in that world. Also, she has her own. They will never be in sync, unlike the two of them. But the thought of why he did kissed her lingered in her mind. She's still dying to know why.

It was Pinky after all. She knew Pinky has a lot of girls he's played with, and she's just one of them. This scene right in front of her proves it all. Lucy felt guilt, she just broke her promise to Natsu Dragneel. She frowned. It was like she was ready to give up to that promise but this scene in front of her, reminds her that she's just not in her senses. He's probably just too kind to make her feel comfortable a while ago and let her cry and the kiss was just his prize. After all, he was still Natsu or Pinky for Lucy. She sniffled and fought the threatening tears that was about to fall down.

As a result, she turned around and was surprised that the rest of Fairy Law band was behind her. Gray walked towards her patted her head and smiled. "Don't worry."

Lucy pushed his hand to the side and finds herself unable to smile. She even got worried Juvia might get mad at her but when she looked at Juvia she has the same eyes Gray had. She forced a smiled afterwards. "What are you talking about?" She asked innocently with a smile. "I'm happy! I've let it all out. Yey!" Lucy smiled again but they were just looking at her as she cheered for herself. "Oh yeah, I'll see you guys next time! I still have a lot to do. Tell Nat -Pinky, thank you, for everything, for me, okay? Bye!" She waved them good bye and run away without even glancing back. Was it just her or the look they're giving her is just so weird? And she just shrugged the thought away.

Behind the group, stood Levy looking at Lucy's retreating figure with a frown on her face. "I hope she's okay.."

"She'll be just fine. Lucy is strong." Juvia commented.

"And she doesn't know what was she feeling.." Gray added scratching the back of his head.

"No, I think it's worse when you feel something odd and you don't even know what it is.." Levy summed it all.

Gray stepped forward. "I think she knows what it is. She's just –"

"Hey! What did I miss?" They all turned to the voice and saw Natsu just walked up to them. "Where's Lucy?"

"Where's Lisanna?" Levy asked. No one answered him.

"Well she head back, for some band meeting I guess.." Natsu shrugged and continued looking for a certain creature he wished to see for the last time tonight.

Levy frowned a little. "And I thought I would be able to talk to her tonight." All the eagerness Levy had a while ago has been all gone now. She sighed and looked down. It's been a while since they've talked to her. Ever since Lisanna left the band, she's been avoiding them—more like her(Levy), Gray, Gajeel and Jellal though she knew they don't care much—because right now, it was just Natsu whom she talked to.

"Come with me when I'll see her. She said she wanted to meet up.. I think tomorrow afternoon." He shrugged. "I'll just notify you." And with that Levy's face lit up.

"Thank you so much Natsu!"

Juvia snickered towards Gray. "Wasn't it that Lisanna only wanted to be with him on their meeting?"

"He's that dumb." Gray whispered back. "But it's a good thing he'll bring Levy along.. Can I come too?" His voice went back to normal volume.

Natsu turned to Gray and just looked at him suspiciously.

"What?!"

"I know you're the one mad at her. Why do you want to meet her?"

Gray looked away but acted like he's just.. "I just wanted to get to know her better. You know, we never are close and with what happen we lost contact."

Natsu still looked at him examining him thoroughly though he doesn't really examine anything just looking. "Fine. You can come along." He turned to Gajeel and Juvia. "You coming?"

"Juvia thinks it's inappropriate to come with you guys."

"What? It doesn't!" Natsu countered. "HEY! I asked you where is Lucy?!" He said in a rather louder voice.

"Juvia thinks she'll go to her room and work." Juvia answered and sighed.

Natsu looked to where Lucy might've exited and took a step but stopped. Should he see her? After what he did.. Maybe he really is.. rejected.

He felt a hand on his shoulder.

It was Gray's. "You should talk to her. And, just remember that if I see her in that state again. I'll definitely kill you." He glared at him seriously to which Natsu just smiled weakly.

Natsu put Gray's hand off his shoulder. "I know even Erza would, but I don't think something or anything would change." And he walked off leaving a dumbfounded Fairy Law band members. "She promised herself to past.." He said in a low voice while walking away.