S-Class Trials, Part 1!
"Hey Lucy!" A happy voice exclaimed from the other side of the bar table. "Do you know what today is?" I looked over and saw the beautiful Mirajane washing dishes.
"My birthday?" I joked. Then I stopped and groaned, "Ugh, my jokes are getting worse than Natsu's..." Mira laughed.
"No no, today is the S-Class promotion day!" My eyes widened. The last time the Fairy Tail guild tried to promote their wizards, the Grimoire Heart guild attacked. Then the great dragon Acnologia tried to destroy Tenrou Island. The guild was barely saved thanks to Mavis' spell, "Fairy Sphere."
"When are we going to be picked?" I asked, poking at my food with little interest.
"Later this afternoon. Probably around 3:30."
"I guess that gives me plenty of time to prepare." Cana laid an arm across my shoulders. "Are you going to help me this year too?" I nodded.
"I will sure try! As long as I'm not wanted elsewhere..."
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"Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster, Juvia Lockster, Gajeel Redfox, Wendy Marvell, Elfman Strauss, Cana Alberona, and Freed Justine will be this year's participants for the S-Class promotion trials!" A loud cheer rang throughout the guildhall. Master Makarov leapt off the second tier railing onto the hard floor below. "Now remember brats, the trial is in two weeks on Tenrou Island. Choose your partners!"
"I pick... Lucy!" I saw Natsu jump up onto the second tier out of the corner of my eye and bellow the words out in all his pride.
"Why me?!" I yelled back, slightly angry that I now had to choose between my two friends.
"Only naturally. First of all, your my best friend." I felt a small amount of heat rise to my cheeks. But I batted it back down internally. "Second of all, you're the only one left on our team because Happy is gone with Wendy on a job."
"Great." I muttered. Natsu appeared at my side and scooped me up bridal style. He dashed off to my house in the blink of an eye. I faintly heard Cana yelling for me.
Instead of struggling like I normally would, I just waited until Natsu stopped. He put me down slowly under a cherry tree in the park and looked at me in a questioning manner.
"Why didn't you fight back?" He asked. I had to admit, he was kinda cute when he was confused.
"Because I knew you wouldn't care if I did." I said simply. "Plus, Cana had already chosen me as a partner before this even happened." I dropped my gaze to the ground.
Natsu stuck his finger under my chin and pushed my face up. "You don't have to choose me. It's fine."
"Thank you, Natsu." Then his face contorted into a sort of smile.
"Besides, Cana needs some mental help."
I smacked his smirking face.
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I sat in my room, enjoying the hard-earned silence. I shipped Natsu off on a mission with Wendy. Then I managed to get Cana to go out with Bacchus. I pulled out a chair from my desk and sat down.
Dear Mom,
Today has been a... strange day.
For the first time in long time, the participants in the S-Class trials have been chosen. My two friends, Natsu and Cana, have both picked me as their partner. Which one do I chose?
I can tell you anything, right mom?
I know that Cana isn't going to make it, but I know that I could help her. I love Cana with all my heart, but she just doesn't have a strong enough will or magic.
I wouldn't be of much use to Natsu. It's so obvious he's going to win this year, with or without me. He's just so strong. He uses an insanely strong magic, and he WANTS to WIN.
So which do I chose? The underdog or the top dog? Please help me!
Love,
Lucy (your daughter!)
I picked up the envelope and sealed the letter inside with a quick lick. I sighed. My thoughts had been whirling with Natsu and Cana for the last two days. I left my desk and laid on my bed.
Slowly, my eyes closed and I muttered to myself,
"Which one."
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I hope you guys can see improvement in my writing. I've been trying a bit harder to make everything sound good. As for this chapter, I'm trying to figure out whether this should be it's own story or just another one of my NaLu shorts.
As normal, thank you all for staying with me and reading!
P.S. I don't know what year this should take place, X791 or after the Alvarez Empire Arc. Please review or PM me your answer!
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