The Future That Haunts Me (A Fairy Tail Fanfic)

Chapter 20

I sat in my seat, listening to Gajeel's song. He sat up on stage with a guitar and sang. What was funny is the fact that over half the guild can't stand hearing him up there, yet a few people seem to actually enjoy it.

I, for one, don't really mind. I admit, it's not the best song in the world, but at least he's trying. While I listened, I thought back on the past week.

Things have been mostly calm and quiet around here, aside from the occasional brawl among guild members, of course. I've gone on a few more jobs and hung out with all of my new friends.

I have to say, I'm really liking this place and everyone here. And I've hardly seen anymore Fallen Angel wizards either. Maybe they're not so fond of the idea of dealing with an entire guild to go after one person.

My thoughts were interrupted when I noticed Gajeel had finished his performance. I saw Mirajane grabbing her guitar and heading for the stage. Before I could stand, I felt Bixlow's hand on my shoulder.

"Break a leg, baby," he whispered to me.

I flashed him a quick smile and got up. I made my way up on stage alongside Mira, who sat down, ready to play. I took a deep breath, hearing Mira start the music.

"What if all the chips were down
And you feel you hit the ground
And the truth is to be found
There's a place where we can go
When the time has come we know
It's engraved inside our soul

"Here's to being braver
Here's to better days
We are standing stronger

"Let's go oh oh, ooh oh
Go oh, ooh oh
We are who we wanna be
Running wild and free, yeah

"Let's go oh oh, ooh oh
Go oh, ooh oh
We are more than powerful
It's all possible

"All the horses shake the dirt
Throw the dust back to the earth
And change is coming soon
And the new day's gonna rise
And the sun will kiss the sky
Then the stars shine with the moon

"Here's to being braver
Here's to better days, and
We are standing stronger, yeah

"Let's go oh oh, ooh oh
Go oh, ooh oh
We are who we wanna be
Running wild and free, yeah

"Let's go oh oh, ooh oh
Go oh, ooh oh
We are more than powerful
It's all possible

"Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah

"We are the lionheart
And we are not a afraid
We can be a burning light
And we will never fade
We are the lionheart
And we are not afraid
We can be a burning light
And we will never fade

"Let's go oh oh, ooh oh
Go oh, ooh oh
We are who we wanna be
Running wild and free, yeah

"Let's go oh oh, ooh oh
Go oh, ooh oh
We are who we wanna be
Running wild and free, yeah

"Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah
Wild and free, yeah"

The guild hall erupted in applause. Mira and I both took a bow before leaving the stage. I sat back down with my team while being showered with praise.

"A talented wizard, a beautiful voice, and a super hot body," Laxus complimented. "You've gotta be about the greatest newcomer we've had in a long time!"

I knew my face had turned red out of embarrassment. "T-Thanks. You guys flatter me."

I noticed Bixlow stare at Laxus momentarily, as if glaring from under his visor. But I was unable to question him when several pictures flashed through my mind.