Author's Note: Please forgive the absence that is coming up in the next few days. I'll be extremely busy with work and will have no time to write. As always I own nothing and all credit goes to Hiro Mashima. Thank you all for your support. I hope you enjoy this bonus chapter! (Sorry if it's so short)

Lucy got to the train station 15 minutes early to make sure she was on time and to stay in Erza's good graces. She was extremely excited to get a new dress that would be perfect for the dance and to get Natsu's gift. She even brought extra money to get that necklace that she found. She sat down on a bench and began people watching, looking for details that she could work into her novel later.

Soon a small form sat down next to her. Lucy looked over and was pleased to see it was Levy. Apparently, she had the same idea about being early too.

"Hey Lu-chan! How did yesterday go? I saw that you and Natsu took a bunch of small quests, but didn't come back to the guild afterwards. Do you have any new for me?" Levy poked her best friend in the side and smiled.

"It went really well. Natsu was on his best behavior all day and after we got done the quests we went Christmas shopping and went to dinner. I found the perfect present for him and that's why I need to stop in Hargeon. I couldn't take it yesterday because I didn't want him to see it." Lucy explained quickly. "Unfortunately, I don't have any news about our plans, but I did drop some hints about Christmas day. What about you? Any news on Gajeel?" Lucy asked poking Levy back.

"Nothing really. I saw Gajeel in passing, but we didn't really get the chance to talk, especially with the guild being so busy with requests." Levy replied solemnly, but soon perked up. "Here comes Erza. Who's with her? Is that Juvia?"

"Morning ladies. Ready to find some dresses? I brought Juvia along so that we can have several different opinions." Erza explained. "Let's get going, we have a lot to get done today."

"Why do I feel like it's going to be extremely exhausting for us?" Lucy whispered to Levy, who nodded.

"Do you two have something you'd like to share?" Erza asked with a menacing look in her eye.

"No ma'am!" Levy and Lucy squeaked.

"Good, let's get shopping." Erza smiled and lead them onto the train.

Thankfully, dress shopping went extremely well for all four of them. Erza found a beautiful purple dress that looked incredibly stunning on her. "Mystogan" would be extremely happy with it. Levy found a cute orange number that ruffled out at the bottom and had silver jewels in the ruffles and in the chest area. Juvia chose an incredible midnight blue dress that hugged her in all the right places. Finally, Lucy chose a silver dress that also hugged her curves and would match perfectly with the necklace she found in the shop.

After paying for their dresses, Levy and Erza decided to go check out the other clothing shops in the area. Not wanting to spend more than she had to, Lucy went to the shop to pick up the statue and hopefully pick up the necklace. To her surprise, Juvia decided to join her.

"Lucy, who are you going to the dance with? The dress you picked out is beautiful." Juvia said softly.

"Juvia! You called me Lucy. You didn't call me Love-Rival!" Lucy was amazed at the change.

"Yes. Gray asked Juvia to the Christmas Dance yesterday, so Juvia no longer sees you as a threat. I hope that we can be friends now." Juvia explained it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. It took everything in Lucy's power not to roll her eyes.

"I'm hoping to go with Natsu, but if I don't get asked, I'll probably just go to have fun. It's a cute dress and I could probably use it for more than that occasion."

"So are you and Natsu dating now? That would make Juvia very happy because it would mean that you are completely out of the picture with Gray."

"I was never even in the picture." Lucy all but growled. "No Natsu and I aren't together. He just views me as a teammate currently, but that's ok. He's my best friend. I would rather have that with him than nothing at all. Here it is." They arrived at the shop.

Lucy and Juvia went into the shop. Juvia wandered off to look at the hats and scarves while Lucy went directly to the counter. A teenager was working at the register.

"Hi! I'm looking to pick up a dragon statue. I paid for it last night, but I told the person working that I would pick it up today." Lucy explained while looking around for the statue and the necklace. She could see either of them.

"Oh! That's right. You spoke to my grandfather last night. I have your statue right here." The boy reached below the counter and pulled up the dragon. "Is that everything or can I help you with something else?"

"Do you still have 'The Girl's Heart' necklace? I'm interested in purchasing that too."

"Let me look. Grandpa normally has it out on display, but it isn't there. Let me go ask. Excuse me for a moment." The boy left from behind the counter and walked through a door that lead to a back room.

"Is everything ok Lucy?" Juvia appeared from inside an isle holding a hat.

"Yeah, I was going to get something else, but it doesn't seem to be here." Just as Lucy said this to Juvia, the boy appeared from the room.

"No luck. Apparently, the necklace was sold last night. I'm sorry. Is there anything else I can get you?" The boy asked apologetically.

"No thank you, but thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it." Lucy grabbed the statue and stood to the side while Juvia checked out. Once done, the two girls left together and went to meet Erza and Levy at the clothing store. When they got there Erza and Levy were just checking out so the girls decided to grab lunch spend the rest of the day window shopping. Eventually, the girls grew tired and returned to Magnolia for the night.

When Lucy arrived at her building, she failed to notice that her light was on. Lucy walked up stairs and was surprised to hear Christmas music streaming from her apartment. What's going on? I didn't have the radio on when I left, Lucy thought as she unlocked the door. She opened the door and was greeted to the view of Natsu and Happy decorating a Christmas tree in her living room.

"What do you two think you're doing?" She yelled, scaring the both of them.

"Just making your place more festive that's all. It's a few days before Christmas and you don't have any decorations up yet." Natsu replied with his signature grin. "Welcome home, by the way."

"Guys, as much as I appreciate the thought of what you are doing, it's still frowned upon to break into people's rooms." Lucy was doing her best to be serious, but it was hard when she saw how much effort they were putting into decorating. The only problem was that she still was holding the statue in a bag. If she wasn't careful the surprise would be ruined.

"We don't break into people's rooms." Happy said. "Only yours."

Lucy sighed, she was outnumbered here.

"Ok, I'll help you finish decorating the tree, but after that you guys have to leave. Is that a deal?" Lucy asked.

"Sure Luce." Natsu grinned even bigger, recognizing the fact that he won. "Whatever you say. I bet you're tired from all that 'questing' you did today." He nodded towards the bags in her hand.

"I had a few more things I had to pick up for Christmas, ok?" Lucy replied hotly while setting the bags with her other Christmas presents. "Let's finish the tree."

"Yes ma'am!"

Together they finished putting the lights on the tree and began adding decorations. They worked comfortably with Natsu singing along to the Christmas songs that he liked, which made Lucy laugh and smile. Sometimes she even sang along with him, most notably to the duet about staying over and it being cold outside. Happy finished the job of decorating the tree by putting the star on top.

When they were finished, they sat on the couch together to admire their work. The tree looked great and the lights sparkled just perfectly in the way that a tree put up with love can. Lucy stretched and yawned.

"I guess shopping can take a lot out of ya huh?" Natsu looked over to Lucy with a soft smile. "Why don't you go to bed and we'll head out? We'll meet you at the guild tomorrow. Come on Happy." He walked over to the window preparing to jump.

"Wait Natsu!" He turned when Lucy called him. "Thank you for this. It's been a while since I decorated a Christmas tree, even longer since someone decorated one with me. I really appreciate it."

"No problem Lucy. We'd do anything for ya. You're really important to us." Natsu blushed. "We'll see you tomorrow." He jumped out the window.

They'll do anything for me. Lucy blushed. I think I'd do anything for them too. It's nice to know they care. She looked at the tree and smiled. This Christmas is going to be amazing!