FAIRY TAIL CHRISTMAS WEEK ~ DAY FOUR

I don't know what is the best part of this time of year – the presents or the parties that come with the holidays. It's always fun to spend time with people as long as you are willing to be put up with a crowd where you do not know everyone.

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Rockin' around the Christmas tree

Let the Christmas spirit ring

Later we'll have some pumpkin pie

And we'll do some caroling

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PARTY

Title: Time to Celebrate

The day of the annual Fairy Tail Christmas party had arrived and everyone was busy. There were some who opted to get to the guildhall in the morning to finish the decorating, while a few others helped Mirajane with the cooking for the feast.

"MIRA!" Kinana called. "The scones are all done. What's next for us?"

"Uh, you two can start the cupcakes please." Mirajane yelled to the kitchen from the bar.

"Sure thing!" Juvia yelled back.

While the ladies were busy cooking, some of the men of Fairy Tail were arranging the tables they way Mirajane told them to earlier.

Lucy and Levy had already popped in to help with some of the decorating before Lucy decided it was time for the girls to go to Lucy's apartment and get ready.

"So, Lu, have you spoken with Natsu?"

"No, not since Asuka's little stunt yesterday. I don't know if he was embarrassed or not, but I sure as heck was."

"I know, Lu, but she also got me and Gajeel." Levy replied as she came out of the bathroom. "And a bunch of others so we weren't the only ones."

"Who else did she get?" Lucy asked curiously.

"Well, she tested it on her parents, but they don't count. Then she got Mira and Laxus, Elfman and Evergreen, Erza and Jellal, and Gray and Juvia."

"That little twerp!" Lucy said with a giggle. "Did she purposely save Natsu and me for last?"

"I don't think so. You weren't there yet, and neither was Natsu." Levy responded. "It was cute, but I don't think anyone wanted to make her cry."

"True. That's why I sucked it up." Lucy said and then started to apply her makeup.

"We still on for tomorrow?" Levy inquired.

"Yup! The bags are by the door." Lucy said with an evil grin as she curled her eyelashes.

Meanwhile, Natsu was at his house getting himself ready, and he was getting frustrated.

"Damn it!" He yelled as he was trying to tie his tie. "Why'd Gramps make this a semi-formal party!" He complained. "ARGH!"

"I don't know why you're so upset. He told us it was formal three weeks ago. And Lucy told you that you'd better start practicing tying."

"Shaddup Happy! Can you help?"

"Uh-uh." Happy replied as he shook his head.

Natsu looked at the blue Exceed and grunted before attempting to tie it again.

"That's it!" He said loudly as he decided to drape it around his neck before putting his jacket on. "Let's go Happy. We should pick up Lucy and Levy."

"Aye sir!"

Natsu walked with his jacket in his hand to Lucy's apartment. He debated on whether or not he should go through the window like he normally did, or be "normal" for once and go through to the door. His decision was made for him though when Lucy and Levy were already coming out of the door.

"Natsu!" She said surprised and then looked at his attire. "Oh my goodness! You clean up nice." She teased and then looked at his neck.

"I know. I couldn't tie it. I tried and failed."

"Aw, Natsu, that's all right." Levy said as she saw Gajeel approaching. "Lucy can tie it for you." She said and then ran off.

"LEVY!" Lucy yelled in protest before looking back at Natsu. "Come here." She said as she took the tie off of him.

Natsu stood there and waited patiently as Lucy tied it for him. He knew she was done when she looked up at him with her chocolate eyes and smiled at him.

"You look...nice." He said nervously. He wanted to tell her she looked beautiful in the red dress she was wearing, but decided not to. After the events of the day before, he didn't want it to be anymore awkward.

"Thank you Natsu." She said in shock. "Let's go. It's freezing!"

Natsu, Lucy and Happy made their way to the guildhall and arrived just after Levy and Gajeel. Lucy walked slowly up the stairs to wait to see if anyone placed any more mistletoe anywhere, especially at the entrance. Once she saw it was clear, she made her way through the threshold with Natsu.

Once inside Lucy was astonished to see the transformation in the room since she and Levy had exited earlier. She was also to see how many of her guildmates could clean up as well as they had. Now if only Gray could keep his clothes on throughout the night that would be awesome.

Natsu and Happy made a beeline for the bar, which most of it was set up as a buffet. Gajeel and Levy were walking around making their rounds, as was everyone else.

"Ah, Lucy!" Lucy heard someone call. She swung around to find the master standing there.

"Hello!" She said with a smile.

"You look as nervous as you were the first day you came to Fairy Tail."

Lucy then noted that he was most likely on the drunken side. She smiled at him.

"Nah, I'm fine. I am just taking all of this in." She eventually answered.

"Well, have fun!" He said and then walked away.

Lucy made her way through the crowd to see everyone.

"LUUUCEEEEE!" A woman yelled.

Lucy looked over and saw Cana hopping off the far end of the bar, where she was sitting next to a keg.

"COME HERE AND LET ME FEEL YOUR KNOCKERS!"

"NO WAY CANA!" Lucy yelled mortified as she frantically waved her hands and stepped backwards.

"You're no fun." The drunken brunette said as she got closer. "Loosen up a little."

Lucy rolled her eyes at Cana and then continued on her way. She saw Wendy and Charle talking to a few people, and she didn't know who until she got closer to them.

"Hey Wendy! Hey Charle!" Lucy greeted and then turned to the others. "Hi Chelia! Hello Minerva! I hope you are having fun!"

"Oh we are. It's very…entertaining." Minerva said with a little giggle.

"We heard about what Asuka did yesterday. Are you going to get her back?" Chelia asked.

"Huh? What? No. She's only five. It was harmless even if it was embarrassing." Lucy quickly answered. "I am not going to hold it against her."

"Lucy, do we get to open presents tonight?" Wendy asked.

"Uh, I don't know. You can probably open gifts you get from those that aren't from this guild. I know we're having another guild only feast on Christmas."

"Well, then Chelia. This is for you." Wendy said as she handed Chelia a gift.

"Have fun you two. I need some food." Lucy said as Chelia started to hand Wendy a gift too.

Lucy made her way over to the bar and grabbed a plate.

"Everything looks delicious." She stated so that all four cooks could hear.

"Thank you Lucy!" Kinana replied with a smile. "There's a lot we have yet to put out, so we're doing it in stages."

"How much food did you cook? Enough to feed the kingdom?" Lucy teased.

"Don't joke. It may just be." Lisanna responded as she switched out one pan of food for another. "Mira goes a little overboard for this party."

"A little?" Kinana rhetorically asked. "A lot is more like it." She teased.

"HEY! You're supposed to be on my side!" Mira yelled jokingly complaining. "Hey Lucy! You look lovely!"

"Thank you Mira! You ladies as well!"

After getting her food, Lucy sat down at a table and enjoyed the holiday atmosphere, which also included Gajeel up on the stage playing some Christmas songs. Currently playing Jingle Bells so that Levy would join in on the singing. Soon, the whole hall was full of people and everyone was enjoying themselves as they ate, drank, sang, and danced. Asuka came over to Lucy and sat next to her while her parents went up for some more food.

"Hi Lucy!" She greeted.

"Well, hello there Asuka! Don't you look pretty!" Lucy commented, as she was able to see the white sparkling dress with a giant red ribbon tied around her waste.

"Thank you. So do you!"

"I am surprised you aren't flying around with the mistletoe tonight." Lucy teased.

"I was going to, but decided to just hang it in the hall."

"Oh? Where did you hang it?"

"Upstairs right before you go out onto the back deck."

"Good spot. I'll be avoiding that spot tonight." She commented as she looked at the crowd of people.

"You're no fun."

Lucy quickly shot her head towards the five-year-old.

"No fun? Seriously? I'm no fun?" Lucy questioned as she leaned over to grab Asuka by her waste and start tickling her. In a few seconds, Asuka was giggling and laughing hysterically, and begging for Lucy to stop. "Am I still no fun?"

"NO!" The little sure-shot laughed out. "You're loads of fun!" Asuka added to take back her previous statement, and just as Bisca and Alzack came back.

"What in the world?" Bisca started to ask trailing off her voice.

"You're little munchkin said I was 'no fun' so I started to tickle her until he took it back." Lucy said with a smile and then saw their plates. "Oh, well, now that looks delicious."

"Better get some now before Natsu and Happy eat it all." Alzack joked as he started to cut up some of the food for his daughter.

The partygoers enjoyed themselves immensely as they partied for the rest of the evening. Makarov made a rousing speech, Reedus documented the evening with his pict-magic, everyone loved Mira's food, and they all commended Gajeel for his entertainment.

And there wouldn't be a Fairy Tail party unless Natsu and Gray started to go at it, which they did, and Makarov in his drunken stupor didn't even attempt to stop it. Erza was too infatuated with Jellal and the strawberry shortcake Mira made as one of the many desserts. Cana joined in on the violence as well. Juvia was sitting next to Lucy and Bisca worried for Gray's safety, while everyone else just watched.

"So, is no one going to stop them?" Lucy asked out loud.

"Juvia wishes someone would." The bluenette whined.

Lucy let out an aggravated huff before standing up. She trudged over to the mess of mages that were fighting and grabbed Natsu's left ear while she grabbed Gray's right ear.

"ENOUGH YOU PAINS IN THE BUTTS! This. Is. A. Party. NOT a fighting ring!" She yelled getting them to stop, and shocking them in the process.

"Sorry Lucy!" The two said simultaneously both scared for their lives.

"Good. Now apologize."

"HE STARTED IT!" They both yelled.

"I DON'T CARE WHO STARTED IT! APOLOGIZE! We're supposed to happy and merry since it's Christmas and you two are doing your normal shenanigans." Lucy said aggravated.

Once the two boys, since that's how they were behaving, apologized, the party went back to normal and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Not too long after, the party started to dwindle down and Lucy found herself walking home alone. Natsu had opted to stay longer to help clean up some of the mess he had made, much to her surprise and Mira's enjoyment.

This party would be another event Lucy would write about as one of her memorable Fairy Tail moments.

A/N: So, Lucy took control of the boys before Erza did - slightly out of character, maybe, for her, but someone had to...right?

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