Fairy Tail: Dragon Slayer Lucy

Chapter 19: The Bonquet

"U-umm…" Lucy swallowed nervously, "How's this dress on me?" The dress in question was a white with a golden collar and cuffs. Lucy also had a white ros in her hair.

Mira clapped her hands, "You look gorgeous!"

"Natsu's one lucky guy!" Levy giggled.

"H-hey!" Lucy stammered as her face went red.

"Don't worry, Lucy." Lisanna came up with a mischievous smile, "I'm sure Natsu would like it."

"Got it!" she laughed back.

It had been several days since the Daimatou Enbu had ended. But the talk of the town was the huge banquet being held at Mercurius, where the King was holding a celebration for the Daimatou Enbu.

And the mages at the party were having a great time.

Lucy and the other girls walked in wearing beautiful dresses that were perfectly suited for the occasion. Men were drooling as the Fairy Tail girls went by. Lucy gasped at the sight of the castle's dining hall swarming with mages.

"Wow! This is awesome!"

"Oh, the girls are finally here!" Elfman exclaimed and waved them over towards where the Fairy Tail guys were at.

Erza picked up a glass of wine, then froze as she saw something…out of place.

Gray had also noticed, and confronted the man…who had a mask on the lower half of his face with a sigh.

"That doesn't look good on you." Gray said to Gajeel and Jellal.

"At least I'm wearing clothes." Jellal and Gajeel retorted , gesturing to Gray's distinct lack of clothing. Jellal had a black suit similar to the other guys, but he still kept the camouflage mask on his face.

Erza strode up with a nervous expression, "J-Jellal…What are you doing here?" She asked to blue haired mage who shrugged.

"Just visiting…I thought I might see how everyone was. I haven't gotten the chance to make certain that everyone was alright after the Daimatou Enbu"

"Hey, let's have another contest, okay?!" Bacchus challenged Cana drink again

Cana cackled wildly, "You got it!"

"Wild!" the Quatro Cerberus mages yelled.

While they went looking for the booze, Kagura and the Mermaid Heel mages walked to Erza and Jellal.

Kagura looked embarrassed, "This dress doesn't suit me…"

"Nonsense!" Arania chastised, "It fits you perfectly!"

Beth gasped, "Kagura, you look so pretty!"

"She's going to give us a run for our money, eh?" Risley laughed.

Milianna still looked down and said nothing.

Kagura stopped at the sight of Erza and the masked man, though she knew instantly it was Jellal.

Erza smiled at her, "How are your wounds, Kagura?"

"I could ask you that." she said slowly, flashing a glance at Jellal, who dipped his head respectfully.

"I know a lot has happened, but it would mean a great deal if we could be friends." Erza offered, "We are from the same town and-"

"I refuse." Kagura interrupted, but she looked nervous, "I'd prefer it if…if you could by my…big sister…"

Erza stared at her for about two seconds.

She hugged Kagura tightly, "You're just way too adorable!"

Kagura protested, "H-hey! It was a joke!"