Author's note: Ok, this is the big scene we've been waiting for! The Dance Scene! P.s. this is going to be somewhat of a short chapter. Next week's is going to be a bit longer than this one.
(Please note, I do not own Fairy Tail or Beauty and the Beast)
Chapter 8: Let's Dance
Levy was in her bath with the female servants of the castle. She had just finished taking a bath and they were helping her with her hair. Tonight was a special night for Levy, her and Gajeel were going to dance together.
"Geez, what am I going to wear?" she asked worriedly.
"We have some dresses prepared for you to choose Levy." said Carla.
"My personal favorite has to be the aquamarine dress." Juvia chimed in.
"Hmm... I don't really think Aquamarine is my color." Levy pondered "Do you mind if I just look at the dresses?" Carla and Juvia nodded and Levy left the bathroom to look at the dresses. She skimmed through each dress like someone looking through old records just to find that one. She continuously murmured:
"No, red isn't my color. Green; eh. Yuck! Oh God no!" suddenly, Levy gasped when she came across a dress she loved.
"It's perfect!" she squealed "And it's just my size!" at that moment, Levy rushed into the bathroom to go change into the dress.
Meanwhile, the male servants were helping Gajeel get ready for the dance. But, there was a problem.
"Were just asking you to wear this suit!" screamed Gray.
"No!" Gajeel screamed from behind his bathroom door "I don't want to!"
"It's not that embarrassing!"
"Yeaaaahhhhhhhhh it is." Natsu said point blank. Natsu got smacked in the back of the neck by Gray.
"Come on, you can't go in your usual attire. This is a special occasion!" Happy screamed.
"Those things are always tight on me!" screamed Gajeel.
"Do this for Levy!" Gray screamed. There was a moment of silence and then, Gajeel came out of the bathroom in nothing but a pair of pants, even though his body was coated in gray scales, you could clearly see he was in great shape.
"Do you think she would like me in that monkey suit?" he asked while scratching his head.
"Yeah!" Gray replied "Girls love it when you look fancy just for them! They want to feel special!" There was a moment of silence until finally Gajeel broke the silence.
"Fine." he said "I'll wear the damn monkey suit. But not too tight on the collar." At that moment, the servants gathered around Gajeel and began to forcefully groom the beast.
The Main Hall was decorated beautifully with many garments and lights. The Servants met up at the center of the main staircase where Gajeel and Levy were to meet.
"This is it." whispered Natsu.
"This is going to be the biggest night we had in years." Juvia replied. At that moment, Gajeel came down stairs from the West Corridor wearing a blue petticoat with white ruffles and straight blue pants. He wore black shoes and his untamable hair was tied back in a ponytail with a blue bow.
"Think she will like me like this?" he asked nervously.
"Most definitely." whispered Carla.
"Juvia wishes she could see Gray-sama like that." Juvia whispered to herself with a blush appearing on her cheeks. At that moment, Levy began to walk down the stairs. She was wearing a beautiful yellow ball gown that completely complimented her appearance. She had matching yellow gloves, chunky yellow heels and her light blue hair was tied into a small bun with strands of hair falling in the back. Gajeel just stood there without being able to udder a single word as the girl walked down the staircase. She was beautiful. Not a single flaw, even if she did; he wouldn't care. He refused to take his eyes off of her. Gajeel then extended his hand out to Levy which she gracefully accepted.
"Oi shrimp, you look amazing." He told her. Levy blushed when she heard him say that and then said:
"Thank you." They made their way to the dining hall hand in hand where a beautiful full course meal was waiting. They both sat at opposite tables and before Levy could sit on her chair; Gajeel pulled the chair out for her to sit on and pushed her back in. They ate their meal for an hour and Levy noticed how Gajeel's table manner's improved. During her stay here, she noticed he didn't have the best table manners. But since he wanted to impress Levy, he did his best to have better table manners. After dinner was over, he helped her up and took her to the ball room. The room was completely beautiful. The golden light shined down on the room and the floor had a beautiful floral design which Levy believed to be a lotus of some sort. The door opposite to the big wooden one that lead to the ball room was made of pure glass and showed a magnificent view of the court yard.
"It's beautiful." Levy said with a look of happiness on her face. She looked back at Gajeel who was smiling at her. He walked over to her and extended his hand to her.
"May I have this dance?" he asked her.
"You may." She replied while taking his hand. They made their way to the dance floor and began to dance. The music played as Gajeel and Levy danced. Juvia suddenly began to sing:
"Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends unexpectedly.
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared, beauty and the beast.
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before,
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise "Certain as the sun, rises in the east..."
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange,
Finding you can change,
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time,
Song as old as rhyme,
Beauty and the beast.
Tale as old as time,
Song as old as rhyme,
Beauty and the beast."
As she sang, Gajeel and Levy just danced the night away. When Juvia finished her song, Levy rested her head on Gajeel's chest and closed her eyes while they danced slowly. She never wanted this to end. And neither did He.