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Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail

It was sunset now… and the group was off!

Of course preparations had to be made before they went out into public.

The men all had matching tight turtleneck black T-shirts, thanks to Virgo. And thanks to Cancer, the men had a huge makeover.

Natsu had died his hair black and wore an orange and red cloak that resembled fire. He wore black pants.

Gray died his hair blonde and wore a beige cloak with white linings. He wore dark blue pants.

Gajeel cut his hair short finally… after much arguing and fighting… it was short in the back and long on top and in the front. Because of his piercings.. he wore a headband that covered his piercings above his eyebrow and wore a half face mask like Mystogan to cover his other facial piercings. His arms were wrapped with bandages as well. He wore a black cloak along with black pants.

Laxus died his hair bluish silver. He wore a headband and used it to cover his scarred eye. He wore a white cloak with white pants.

Lucy.. however.. was in a completely unforgettable ensemble. She wore Gray's necklace.. Natsu's scarf.. Gajeel's gloves.. and Laxus' cloak. It was her part of the bargain as they went into complete disguise. She would take care of their most important items because they could not wear them. Of course she objected… or tried to.. the men just found it amusing to see her wearing them.s

"Okay… calm down LUCY… WHAT DO I DO?!" Lucy panicked inside. "Go on a mission with these handsome men!? All alone?! Be the only girl?! You're crazy!"

Her heart was pounding crazy… she clenched her chest trying to somehow calm her heart by doing so..

"Lucy"…. Gray put his arms around her waist…closing in the distance between their faces… he was shirtless…
"Luce..".. Natsu came up behind her.. putting his hands on her arms.. his face resting in the groove of her neck… his hot breath was felt on her skin.
"Bunnygirl.." Gajeel came up to her side.. taking her chin gently with his hands and making her face him.. he came awfully close to her face and smirked.. "Blondie…" Laxus came on the other side of Lucy.. took her hand.. and gently placed it over his steamy abs...

"KYAAA!" Lucy's ears were steaming.. her face tomato red..

Then a heavy hand bonked her head… bringing her back to reality. The hand stayed on her head.

"Oiy Bunny…. Stop thinking perverted thoughts…" Gajeel frowned.

"EEH?! What are you talking about?!" Lucy was startled.

"Instead why don't you share with the group." Gajeel smirked. "I'm sure all of us would love to hear your perverted daydreams. Who knows. Maybe it'll become reality."

Gray and Natsu were blushing mad… Laxus was laughing hard aloud.

"KYAA GA….! I WASN'T! YOU'RE THE PERVERT!" Lucy punched Gajeel's arms repeatedly. Him flexing his arms and laughing aloud at how cute she was and how perfectly harmless her hits were.

After chuckling.. "Be careful Blondie… don't make our covers be for nothing." Laxus said lifting an eyebrow.

Lucy froze… "Ehehe… sorry…" she glared quickly back at Gajeel.

Gajeel just shrugged and played innocent.

They finally arrived at the train station.. and to her surprise.. Gray went up to the book and paid for the luxury compartment.. when he turned to face Lucy he smiled at her shock.

"Why are you so shocked Lucy?"

"You bought the… its so expensive.."

"Don't worry about it. We're all S-class mages in the future. We make enough money." Gray smiled warmly. "You act like it's the first time a guy's treated you."

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The four men stared at Lucy… she had blushed tomato…their eyes widened at the realization..

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"Luce… have you ever had a guy treat you before?" Natsu asked with an eyebrow raised.
"uh… what do you mean?" Lucy looked at them shyly… it was so embarrassing..
"he means.. have you ever been treated out by a guy before.. like on a date?" Gray asked.
"uhm…" Lucy was sweating..

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"Chooooo!" the train's whistle blew.

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"Oh we better get in! We're leaving!" Lucy grabbed her packed belongings and rushed onto the train..

The four men were shocked and remained frozen..

"No way…" Gray was trying to understand how.
"She's never been on a date before.." Natsu was confused.
"She's such a virgin…" Gajeel smirked.
"Who would've thought.." Laxus smirked too.

Gray entered the train first… the three dragon slayers remained standing where they were.. they sighed..

Lucy appeared at the entrance again.. "Oh come on you big babies." She walked out and went behind them. She pushed them along into the train.

"I hate trains… why is it always trains!" Natsu was in anguish.
"Someone needs to teach you a lesson bunny girl! Never call men babies!" Gajeel yelled.
"Hai hai" Lucy just brushed him off smiling.
"Oh just you wait blondie.. I'll show you just how man I can be. Then you'll never say that again." Laxus smirked.

"Eeeeep!" Lucy squeeled and ran away from the three. She ran into the train cart they were assigned.

When she entered.. she was impressed.. there was a lounge room and a restroom… but when she entered the bedroom area… she deadpanned.
There were five people.. but only 4 bunks.

"Hehe.. I guess we'll have to figure out the sleeping arrangements…" Gray came up next to her, slinging an arm around her.
"You knew there were only 4 bunks didn't you?" Lucy looked at him.
"Well… it wouldn't be very wise for me to get another room just for one of us. I didn't think we should split up in case someone recognizes us." He smiled.
"I guess you're right.." Lucy sighed.

They both turned around to see the three dragon slayers slouched over three lounge chairs.. nauseous and trying their best to maintain face.
Lucy giggled and walked up to Natsu.

"Natsu.. come on. Let's get you to bed. You can sleep the whole ride through."

She slung his arm over her shoulders and helped him to a lower bunk.
Gray helped Gajeel walk over and helped him to a lower bunk.

Lucy went over to Laxus and helped him get up. He had more control over his motion sickness it seemed… or he was really good at hiding it. He walked over to the bunks with just his arm slung over her, barely leaning on her for support.

With all the three dragon slayers in their beds, Lucy rummaged around for some sleeping pills. Giving them one each with water, she and Gray left them to sleep.

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"So Lucy… how would you like to have dinner with me?" Gray asked blushing slightly. Oh.. he was smooth… with the dragon slayers out of the way… they would be undisturbed the whole train ride.

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Lucy finally had alone time with Gray… and looking at him.. the manlier mature Gray… he was sure handsome.

She blushed.. "uhm.. okay"

In her head… "KYAAA… IS THIS A DATE?! GRAY IS ASKING ME ON A DATE?! NO… HE'S NOT… RIGHT?!"

Gray looked at her with a lit up face. He smiled. "Great. Let's go."

"Can you give me a moment. Let me change." Lucy asked smiling.

"Sure."

OMG…. WHAT DO I WEAR?! WHAT DO I DO?! Calm down.. its just Gray… Juvia…. Either from this time or in the future or BOTH… is going to KILL MEE!

After a few moments in the bathroom… the nervous Gray looked at the opening bathroom door. His eyes widened.

Out stepped a beautiful Lucy Heartfilia… in a white dress with an empire waistline. It was a sleeveless strapless longs solid white dress. She looked like a beautiful snowflake.

Gray stood mesmerized.

"Do… I look okay?" Lucy blushed.
"Yea… yes.. you look beautiful" Gray smiled.

He extended out a hand.. and she gently placed hers on his. And out they went to the dining car. The three dragon slayers slept peacefully as the train rolled on.

For the first time.. Lucy had a good dinner alone with Gray. They talked and laughed the whole night through. She was impressed at how Gray controlled his eating.. unlike Natsu.. and really enjoyed the time she had with him. Both smiling the night through… and to top it off.. Gray paid for dinner!

OH goodness… why hadn't she seen how much of a gentleman Gray was. Besides his stripping habit.. he would have been an awfully good candidate for a boyfriend! Okay.. maybe if Juvia wasn't so obsessed with Gray either.

After eating dinner, the two retired to their sleeping car. They changed into pajamas and sat together on a sofa.. enjoying the rolling of the train and the moonlight shining in on them through their window.

She looked at his hands.. his fingers were long and slender.. calloused and clean. His right hand didn't have a ring.

"hm… I guess even after 7 years.. he still hasn't gotten married?" Lucy thought.

"Gray… "
"Hm…"
"In your time.. did you settle down with someone?"

Gray flinched..

"Lucy… you know I can't tell you anything about the future.."
"I know… just wanted to know if you finally found someone.. or finally accepted a certain blue haired girl"
"ha..ha.. I know what you're trying to get at… but you're getting nothing out of me Lucy"

Lucy leaned her head onto Gray's shoulder. He in tern leaned his head onto her head.

"Gray…"
"hm.."
"Did I settle down with someone?"

Lucy felt a sudden movement.. and found herself being hugged by Gray. She was startled and her eyes were wide.

"Lucy…. Please…. Don't ask me any more questions about the future… promise me."
"Gray…"
"Just enjoy this time I have with you right now.. don't think about anything else…"

Gray's hug tightened.. Lucy lifted her hands… and gently began to hug him back.

"Okay…"
"Promise me…"
"I promise Gray…"

Gray let go of her gently and held onto her shoulders.. he looked into her eyes.. her eyes looked back with worry..

He smiled warmly. "Lucy… I'm glad that it was you who we met for help."
Lucy smiled.. "Me too"

He put his arm around her shoulder.. and she blushed.. he brought a blanket up to her neck, covering the both of them fully.

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"So… do I look prettier now that you've matured an eye for women?" Lucy said smirking with an eyebrow raised.

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"HAHA!" Gray laughed aloud.