Chapter 2- Party Part ii
"I d-don't know what to say Juvia…" Gray replied awkwardly.
"Juvia can give Gray-sama time to think about it?" Juvia asked shyly,
"I shouldn't have to leave you waiting Juvia." he told her.
"Juvia doesn't mind, Juvia is happy Gray-sama will think about it!" she beamed and continued to dance with him.
Lyon burst out the guild doors in a spur of frustration. Damn Gray! he cursed. He heard light footsteps behind him and looked back. Cheria was indeed following him. She wore a cute strapless pink dress that flared at her upper waist and cut off before her knees. To make her taller and more compatible with Lyon's height she had black wedge heels. Her hair was out, gone were those orange ribbons. The hair style made her look cute yet more mature than ever, it was mostly straight but flicked up at the ends with character. She gave him a sad and sympathetic smile and placed a hand on his chest.
"Your heart might always beat for her. But mine will always beat for you." she smiled gently staring at the hand on his chest.
"You shouldn't concern yourself with someone like me we are-"
Cheria cut him off with a kiss to the cheek.
"Whether it be as nakama, friends, or something more. Lyon-sama-"
"Just Lyon is fine." he stressed.
"Lyon, I like you, and I want to share my love with you. Whether you choose to accept or not is up to you. Either way I am happy, because I got to express my love to you directly, and finally. Will you let me love you and this relationship progress?" she asked softly.
Lyon smiled back at her. This wasn't out of the abnormal for Cheria to act so lovey dovey, so it didn't shock him at all when she said this, let alone that it was obvious she had feelings for him. He actually sought a sort of comfort that was in her words. She wasn't truly obsessed and overly attached, yet she still cared and knowing that he cared for her in return was enough for her.
"You know… If you were ten years older, I think the answer would be different. But let's just develop our friendship into a partnership though first?" offered Lyon.
Cheria smiled charmingly,
"Hai!" she replied in glee.
She leant forward and hugged him tight around the waist. She released him and then skipped back toward the guild hall.
"You coming?" she asked looking back at him.
"I won't be far away. You just have fun, promise me?" he replied.
"Of course!" she chirped re-entering the guild hall.
Erza gave Jellal a deathly glare. She wanted to kiss him of course. But not like this.
"You know I finally got to heaven Erza…." he began slowly.
"What!?" exclaimed Erza in shock.
"It's right here, with you." he finished smiling genuinely.
He leaned toward her to see what she would do. She didn't lean in but she didn't back up either. He moved his hand to her cheek and Erza placed her hand on his chest. Jellal slowly leaned in and their foreheads were almost touching now. Erza gripped Jellal's black shirt in her hand that rested on his chest. The tension had risen. Her heart was beating hard and fast. Without her awareness, a tear slipped down her face just like before. She didn't want Jellal to see her cry again. That wasn't allowed. So without further ado, she pulled him into her abruptly with a tug. His eyes closed and so did hers, exactly as she had hoped. She now took notice of what was actually happening and inwardly beamed. They kissed for a long ten seconds at least, joy and love expressed through racing hearts and a lustful aura. They were finally starting to make up for the long and almost countless years they had been apart and fighting on different sides of a war. They held each other tightly as the pink sense-link faded. The moment was perfect, if only it hadn't been forced upon us.
Until Ichiya walked out the back doors, he stood frozen and pale faced. Ichiya ran inside and sat in the corner of the guild and cried.
"MY HONEY!" he wailed.
Erza and Jellal couldn't help but laugh and the two walked past him as he wept on the floor. Meredy and Ultear had satisfied expressions, oh how they had reminded the rest of the guild of Mirajane's match making mayhem. Jellal looked at them both, debating whether to glare or smile. He settled with choosing neither and led his girl onto the labeled 'the dance floor'.
Lucy sat in silence again as Gray danced with Juvia, she was alone…. Again. Being alone wasn't unusual in her life it seemed. Her mother had passed at a young age and her dad was never really with her until she had disappeared on Tenroujima. Only to find out that he had finally truly cared and she wasn't there to see it. She had a sudden urge to leave the guild to go sit at his grave where she wouldn't feel lonely. She hadn't spoken to him since before the Grand Magic Games which lasted longer than predicted. It was hard to believe that such a loved member of Fairy Tail felt so alone in her own guild but it was true.
Levy was sitting on the other side of the guild with Natsu, Lisanna and Gajeel. She had joined earlier but she made an excuse to leave because she felt a little out of place. Bisca was dancing with Alzack and Asuka which was quite the adorable sight. Cana was busy challenging Bacchus to drinking competitions. Juvia was dancing happily with Gray despite the look of awkwardness written on his face and hidden in his body language. Erza was nowhere to be seen, she was here a second ago…. thought Lucy.
She supposed she could socialize with others but she was tired and a bed uninhabited from a house squatting Salamander sounded enticing. She spotted Wendy and Romeo and smiled at how cute they were together, good work Mira-chan! she cheered silently. She observed the others that danced. There was Sherry and Ren, it was good to see Sherry with a sparkling ring on her finger. Hibiki and Jenny, who wouldn't stop kissing! Milliana and Sho, the most adorable childhood sweethearts. Kagura and Jura, who looked they were being forced into it. Max and Risley, who would actually even be cute together! Mira and Freed, the two demons of the guild. And finally, Natsu and Lisanna had got up. Lisanna had got Natsu to dance with her so easily! How did this happen?
Levy was attempting to drag Gajeel up and dance with her. Simply impossible because he's a human rock! Levy figured. Sting was hitting on Meredy who was pretending to act oblivious, obviously enjoying toying with the dragon slayer. Rogue was offering Ultear to dance, Ultear was trying to bring herself to accept but struggled to fight the guilt of her previous intentions to kill him. Mest was scolding Warren for acting like a pedophile staring at Wendy. Rufus and Yukino talked amongst themselves over a glass of wine each with a serious look on their faces. Elfman and Evergreen were in an intense argument while Gildarts and Laki teased them persistently reminding them that they sounded like a married couple. Eve fiddled with a glass that had been shoved into his hand by drunk Cana and Bacchus, and Laxus sat in silence next to a teasing ghost known as Mavis Vermillion.
Lucy decided maybe she would go visit her dad and then call it a night. She walked over to the guild doors but before she pushed them open she heard Eve's voice.
"Leaving already Lucy-san?" he inquired,
"There isn't much to do here is there," replied Lucy softly with a gentle smile.
"Let's go dance then shall we?" he asked,
"Ummm,"
"Come on Lucy you have looked sad all night!" he protested.
"It's just that I-"
"Lucy-san, don't wait around for other people to serve your fun on a silver platter, go steal it from the kitchen!" said Eve holding out a hand and smiling widely,
"You've certainly grown up since Tenroujima Eve-san!" said Lucy who had taken Eve's hand and starting dancing with him happily,
She was glad she had a friend that cared…. It was odd but nice to see a Trimen not hitting on numerous girls for a change actually, thought Lucy.
Half an hour later, at a table near the Saber's and Sorceire's,
"Why if it isn't the she-devil," announced Rufus in an eccentric manner approaching Mirajane.
"Yes that is me," said Mira politely with an adorable head tilt and a smile to greet him.
"Certainly wouldn't expect it if I didn't know, you are quite cute. And remarkably beautiful I might add." he said kissing her hand and Mira blushed slightly.
"Do you prefer me like this?" asked Mira transforming into her first Satan soul.
Her hair shot up, a crack spread down her eye, her outfit was way more revealing, and her demeanor changed in an instant. Rufus just smiled. Not the reaction she was hoping for.
"Come on Mira," interrupted Freed, "I feel up to dancing again don't you."
Freed dragged Mira into the middle of the guild and insisted a dance. She obliged and transformed back into the extravagant and bold sequined red dress appearing more appealing this time.
Wendy dropped Romeo's hands. Her stomach grumbled,
"Pardon me Romeo-san, I might take a break to go eat," announced a timid Wendy,
"It's okay, I good use some food as well." said Romeo and the two headed over to the food table.
After filling up on the delicious variety that sat at a vacant table and Wendy recounted the events of the Grand Magic Games and the dragons as Romeo listened wishing he could be like his idol Natsu. Wendy told stories well, she never sensationalized and told nothing far from the truth, her voice was confident yet sweet and cute despite the occasional grave expressions of the most intense parts. They were soon joined by Cheria who Wendy was still close with.
"Oh I love this song!" chirped Cheria,
"Does Romeo-kun want to dance?" Cheria asked enthusiastically, without waiting for reply she hauled him out of his seat.
Wendy stared at Cheria and Romeo dancing, she knew Cheria was just having fun but something bubbled within her. Was it jealousy? Was it envy? She couldn't decide. Call it, envousy.
"Wendy," greeted a voice,
Wendy turned her head to seek the owner of that voice.
"Hello Mest-san," replied Wendy.
"You know I was so happy that you were safe after the Tenroujima incident, if you had died I would have blamed myself for not saving you." he told her.
"You didn't have to try and save me Mest-san," Wendy assured him.
"You have improved so much since we met Wendy, a very impressive battle with Cheria." he complimented.
"Thank you. It was definitely a tough one though," said Wendy.
A bright spark ignited in Wendy's head. An epiphany! While Romeo dances with Cheria, I could ask Mest to dance! Then Romeo can be jealous and envious of me! What am I saying? questioned Wendy. Regardless of her last rhetoric,
"Mest-san, would you please dance with me?" asked Wendy.
Mest was a little surprised and perhaps startled, but he replied without hesitation.
"It is the least I can do." replied Mest taking the young girls hand and complying.
Somehow, the time had just flown by on a jet pack. Before they knew it, it was two thirty and they were nothing short of exhausted. And so the recounted events of the night begins. So much had happened between the time when Mest and Wendy had started dancing, and the young hours of the morning, the beginning of victory celebration, day two.
Keep in mind, majority have already had a few drinks by this point.
"Yo Natsuuuu!" shouted the groggy brunette, "How 'boutta barrel surf-f-f-f!" Cana slurred and retarded her speech.
"AYE SIR!" piped up Natsu and Happy whilst Lisanna and Lucy sweat dropped.
Sting snatched a barrel off Cana and quite literally threw it at Natsu.
"Here ya go!" bellowed Sting.
"Woiiii!" growled Cana.
Sting simply ignored Cana took another.
"I AM TALKIN' TO YOUUUUUUU!" slurred the drunk.
Sting chuckled and Cana punched him in the face with an uppercut.
"WAAAHHHOOOO!" exclaimed Natsu surfing.
He clasped his hands over his mouth and queasiness flooded his face. He slammed into the opposing wall and guild erupted into laughter.
"YOU LITTLE BITCH!" roared Sting smashing Cana into the ground.
"STING YOU STUPID VIOLENT DRUNK! FIND YOUR MANNERS WOULD YOU!" yelled Yukino.
She stormed over to the blonde and kneed him in the gut followed by a kick to where it counts.
"WHO LAID A FINGER ON MAAA DAUGHTER!?" bellowed Gildarts.
"Oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiit." commented Bacchus.
*Lightning crack*
Gildarts eyes rolled back and collapsed to the ground with a lingering fizzle from being fried.
"That could have ended badly." Laxus intervened.
"FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!" chanted the guild.
It was soon evident they were cheering on Bacchus and Sting. The two started brawling with fists and palms flying. Don't mess with Bacchus drunk.
"STING DOWN!" someone yelled.
Cana leapt up finally recovering. Shadows cast over her eyes and she looked down on Sting who was crippled on the ground. She stomped her foot on his face and trampled it cackling loudly before passing out.
"OI STING! STOP RIGHT THERE!" bellowed Erza.
"I'm Bacchus." said Bacchus bluntly.
"YOU HURT CANA!" she yelled throwing a punch his way.
Bacchus dodged easily but accidently knocked over her cake in the process. Erza's eyes widened and then she scowled. Erza threw herself at Bacchus for a crash tackle but Jellal caught her and attempted to restrain her. This meant quite literally, pinning her to the floor and sitting on top of her. He sighed and ignored the thrashing red head below him. Erza's monstrous strength however slightly turned the tables and resulted in Jellal getting hammered into the ground.
Natsu was admiring Erza's strength over Jellal and got an idea.
"HEY ERZA! FIGHT ME!" he demanded.
Erza charged at him gladly and soon the rest of the guests got caught up in the fight. The remaining two was surprisingly Erza and Mira. With the assistance of purgatory armor and Satan soul, Erza and Mirajane battled until dawn, finally simultaneously passing out by sunrise.
A week later, the celebrations came to a close. The visiting guilds returned to wherever home was and Fairy Tail settled into the usual routine again. The members of the second reformed council said there farewells and left to fulfill their duties. It was a goodbye but not the end for Laxus, Freed and Master Makarov. And with a Fairy Tail farewell, they left the guild in the good hands of the remaining members and Mavis. The Raijinshu partially disbanded and Evergreen and Bickslow became partners.
This concludes the celebratory events of Fairy Tail.
So just randomly, I'd like to share with you some crack pairings/other pairings and my thoughts about them.
Natsu x Juvia – You can see it because they are fire and water, and on many occasions opposites do attract. I've actually read a few fanfictions where something happens to Lucy and Gray which brings them together, and I suppose, that it does make sense. I think it's an interesting pairing!
Freed x Lisanna – I'd imagine this pairing would actually be fairly unheard of? (correct me if I'm wrong). I'm a Freed x Mira shipper, but Lisanna is actually with Freed significantly more than Mira, and continues to hang around the Raijinshu. I don't really support this, but it was a fun thought.
Cana x Bacchus – I don't really think they are a crack pairing as such, but I thought I'd share an opinion with you anyway. I like Cana x Bacchus, but I don't really support it because Bacchus's age is questionable, which brings me to my next crack-but-not-so-crack pairing.
Gildarts x Laki – I really like this ship except the small factor of, GILDARTS IS TWENTY YEARS OLDER THAN HER! I don't really know exactly why I ship them, but I think their personalities match up?
Mest x Wendy – Mest (Doranbolt) seemed to care a lot more than he should about Wendy. I can understand he feels guilty for almost letting her die on Tenrou, but he didn't obsess over everyone else! I understand if you could beg to differ, but Mest tells Wendy specifically to evacuate the island, turns into Mest for few years because he still feels guilty and drinks heavily, when he meets Katja he protects her noting that she looks like Wendy, and then at the GMG he is still watching over her and stating her improvement. Despite the age gap, it gives me the slight wrong impression.
Lucy x Sting – To be honest, I'd think Earthland Sting, and Lucy Ashley's personalities would be more suited. I think people ship this because Sting reminds people of Natsu but more badass? Not sure, but I don't ship nor hate this pairing.
Zeref x Lucy – Zeref is immortal and Lucy is not. Dilemma. Which brings me to my next pairing.
Lucy x Loke – I could ship it, but it would be too sad seeing Lucy grow old and Loke staying young forever and then eventually having to watch her die one day. If they had a kid, it might be half celestial spirit which would be pretty hard. Dilemma.
Zeref x Mavis – Hell yeah! They shared an island and declared war on each other. Splendid. I think they are somehow cute! Sadly he can't actually see her! D':
Ultear x Meredy – What the hell, they are like mother and daughter. I just simply don't ship it.
Gray x Erza – Not a crack pairing, but did anyone see that adorable moment went they hug in the Phantom Lord arc!? Gray calls her cute when she's sleeping and adorable when she falls down Lucy's trap on Galuna.
Well just my opinions, feel free to review, either the actual story or my mini crack opinions thingo.
Glossary-
Envousy;
The word one may use when deliberating between envy or jealousy.
This is a rewrite of Chapter 2, again some parts stayed the same, other things changed significantly, and I edited some spelling and grammar mistakes.
Please review on your opinion,
Regards,
~Hermit!