(revised)
I need to get my sleeping schedule back in order.
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I let out an impatient sigh as I waited for Lucy in our spot at the arena, Jason was next to me yelling in excitement. In the end I somehow ended up moving back in with Lucy. After explaining everything that happened to me she got somewhat angry at Gray but she got over it with my reassurance. Although I moved in I continued taking down more of the facilities, but I got a part-time with Lucy at Wizard Weekly as her helper to make money to help pay rent.
'Today marks a year since the battle with Tartaros.' I frowned softy. Fireworks began to go off in the sky above the arena, indicating the start of the GMG.
"THIS IS IT, DECIDING THE BEST GUILD IN FIORE!! WE'RE ENTERING THE LAST DAY OF THE GAMES!" The announcer yelled.
"Surviving the semifinals with overwhelming power, Chrisaac from Dullahanhead!!"
"Versus the guild that has shown us miracle upon miracle! The game this time around will be in tournaments. So the winner will be decided based on this match alone!" The pumpkin head yelled.
"COOL! COOL! We'll be able to write an interesting article this time, Lucy, Blade!" Jason exclaimed.
"Yeah..." I nodded.
"Lucy?" Jason asked once he got no response.
"Ah! Sorry! What were you saying?" Lucy broke away from her daydream.
"Look... The battle's about to start!" Jason pointed at the arena.
"Yeah but it's all an act." Lucy pointed out.
"Not really, I mean, Skull millione's had a rocky start. Wo knows they might just..."
"That's what she's saying." I cut him off.
"Sure, Chrisaac's strong but from what I see, Skull Millione's members are way stronger. They're a lot stronger but they're just hiding it." Lucy explained.
"Huh?" Jason turned to us.
"HUUUUH?!" He yelled as Skull Millione won.
"THE WINNER IS SKULL MILLIONE! WHAT A SHOCK!" The announcer yelled.
"Cooooollll!!!" Jason yelled.
"Who knew!!!Oh such a surprise." The other announcer yelled.
"SKULL MILLIONEI!! AN UNEXPECTED WIN.... HAS THEM WORTH 100 TIMES MORE! FIORE'S NUMBER ONE GUILD, SKULL MILLIONE!!!" The pumpkin head yelled.
"Huuuuhh..." Lucy sighed.
"Amazing, Lucy! It's just like you said!" Jason praised.
"Sure, they're strong, but to have them as Fiore's number one guild." I sighed in disappointment.
"Oh, what happening over there? It's.." We all turned our heads to the arena entrance.
"What's happening?!" People started to worry amongst each other.
"Who the hell are you?" The guy from Skull Millione spoke up.
"An intruder?!" Lucy panicked. But there was something about the intruder, it didn't feel hostile or anything.
"This feeling..." I whispered with a frown.
"That power!!! Quick, evacuate all the people!" Lucy ordered Jason. We were cut off by a wave of steam hitting us. We stared at the arena as the group began talking to the intruder. The intruder suddenly brought out their arm from their cloak and attacked them with a fiery fist.
"He attacked!" The announcer yelled into his microphone.
"We have to gather wizards who can fight!" Lucy exclaimed.
"No! wait!" I stopped her.
"Why?!" She exclaimed. Before I could answer he burned up Skull Millione with a ton of strength sending intense heat throughout the whole stadium.
"Gah!" Lucy exclaimed as the heat began melting our clothes.
"What is this heat?" She gasped covering herself as I did the same.
"Heat!" She suddenly exclaimed. The 'intruder revealed himself burning of his hood.
"Natsu?!" Lucy yelled as we stared at the pink haired idiot.
"COOL!!" Jason yelled at the top of his lungs.
"Long time no see!" Happy suddenly flew in.
"Happy!" We gasped.
"What's..." Lucy started, but she was cut off.
"Well... Natsu was insistent of fighting the winners of the tournament." Happy sighed with a sweat drop.
"They're already exhausted." I pointed out the group on the arena floor practically knocked out.
"Anybody will do! Come and get me!" Natsu yelled rampaging. Stupidly enough people went for it and were immediately knocked out.
"I'M FIRED UP!!!" Natsu yelled creating even more heat causing the arena to melt.
"Aww. You went overboard, Natsu." Happy sighed. Once everyone ran away Natsu turned to us who were covering our chests.
"Hey! Long time no see! Lucy! Blade!" He yelled.
"How have you been?" Lucy smiled softly making me nudge her teasingly.
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After Natsu was taken to the castle for questioning Lucy and I went home to get changed quickly and meet him after he got out.
"Lucy! Blade!" They exclaimed once they walked out the doors.
"I'm surprised you guys got away scot-free." I smiled.
"Lucy, Blade. Did you to go watch the Games alone?" Natsu questioned.
"Why didn't Fairy Tail participate?" Happy tilted his head.
"SIR!" The guys from Skull Millione ran up to Natsu.
"You guys!" Lucy exclaimed in shock as they sat on their knees in front of Natsu.
"Let us be your underlings!" The leader yelled.
"Underlings?" Happy questioned
"If we stick with you, never mind the stupid Grand Magic Games!" The girl yelled.
"We'll probably be able to make a mint." The leader yelled.
"What do you mean?" Happy frowned.
"You guys are shameless." Lucy scolded placing her hands on her hips.
"I don't really get it, but it sounds shady." Natsu growled making the group run away.
"We're sorry!!" They yelled as they ran.
"Sheesh." Lucy sighed. Suddenly Natsu and Happy collapsed on the floor, gloom surrounding them.
"What's this?" I raised an eyebrow.
"I'm starvin'..." Natsu cried.
"We haven't eaten in days." Happy added.
"Then let's get something to eat!" Lucy smiled
"It's been a long time, so we're treating." I nodded crossing my arms over my chest.
"You two are goddesses!!" They yelled bowing like crazy.
"Cut it out! That's embarrassing!" Lucy and I screamed.
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"Delish!" Natsu yelled stuffing himself.
"I can't remember the last time I ate like this!" Happy smiled stuffing himself as well.
"Don't hold back! Fill up! Fill up!" Natsu smiled.
"Just when I though we were gonna have enough for treating ourselves this month..." I joked making Lucy smile and nod nervously.
"So, where have you been and what have you been doing this past year?" Lucy asked resting her chin on her hand.
"Training." Natsu replied simply.
"This and that, here and there." Happy nodded chewing on his fish.
"We went to tenroujima, too! We visited the founders grave!" He spoke up for a second.
"Huh? Then what?" Lucy sat up in interest.
"Then.... Oh right! Listen to this. Natsu is terrible." Happy frowned.
"What are you talking about?" Natsu frowned.
"He' the one who said we were going on a training journey, but he didn't have any kind of plan!" Happy yelled.
"Figures." I nodded. Happy then proceeded to tell us everything that happened on their training trip, or well more like, Natsu's idiot antics through the year. Once Happy finished his story the finished their meal and we left after Lucy and I paid.
"Hey, I gotta go." I motioned making Lucy nod.
"Alright please be careful." She frowned knowing where I was headed to.
"Alright." I replied.
"See you guys later!" I waved at Natsu and Happy.
"Hey! Where are you going?!" Natsu yelled, but I already ran away from ear-shot.
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"Ugh..." I sighed once I got home. Noticing the empty living-room I walked to Lucy's room to check on her.
"What are you two doing?!" I whisper-yelled seeing Happy and Natsu in the room. I stopped when I noticed them looking at the board Lucy had up, which contained any info on the whereabouts of the members.
"How long has she been doing this?" Natsu whispered.
"The whole year i'd assume. I only joined her a few months ago." I replied.
"And what happened to you?" Happy asked with a worried frown.
"Here, let's talk in the living room instead." I led them out the room and sat them on the couch.
"Well..." I started and explained everything that happened.
"And where was Gray?!" He yelled making me hit him to shut him up.
"I-I honestly don't know..." I sighed angering him.
"RAHHHHH! I'M GONNA BEAT HIM ONCE I FIND HIM!" He yelled again causing me to hit him again.
"Shhhhhhh!" Happy and I warned.
"We should go to sleep." I got up.
"Yeah." they nodded in agreement. I began walking to my room, but their voices stopped me.
"Blade." I turned around and was engulfed by a warm hug.
"We'll find him no matter what." Natsu reassured.
"Alright." I nodded stiffly hugging back.
"And when we find him i'm gonna give him one hell of a beating." He added.
"Alright, big brother." I smiled jokingly as he released me from the hug.
"Goodnight."
"Goodnight." And with that I left to my room to rest.
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"Eh?! What this?" I heard Lucy exclaim.
"Why are there soldiers in front of our house first thing in the morning?!" She gasped.
"Huh? They sniffed us out already?" Natsu sighed.
"Aye." Happy agreed.
"What did you two do?" I questioned, worried.
"Let's go Lucy, Blade!" He grabbed Lucy and I's wrist. Jumping through the window we landed safely on the ground.
"Make a run for it!" He yelled.
"Why are they chasing me too! And put me down!" Lucy yelled as Natsu ran away from the guards.
"What did you do, Natsu?!" Lucy growled as we ran alongside them.
"Ehehe! I made a signal to get Fairy Tail get back together. I went big and in a conspicuous place!
"It's okay those flames will burn out quickly!" Happy reassured the guards.
"That's not the point! How can you say Fairy Tail's getting back together?!" Lucy yelled.
"You believe it can be done, right?! We'll get everyone together and reform the guild!" Natsu smiled widely.
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Manga from here on out!!!