Of Fire and Ice

C.11

We met in the basement, and I decided I didn't really care. I went over and rugged Lucy's arm. "Hey, I'm gonna head on home. I'm about two seconds from falling on my face." I sighed and she nodded.

Ari and I headed home, and the first thing I did was undress and fall asleep.

I didn't wake up until I heard screaming. Not caring that I was only wearing a men's shirt and a thong, I went downstairs with Ari around my neck and stood in the doorway.

I tried to work my eyes open and slowly made my way to the kitchen food tea. It suddenly went quiet, and my eyes were still closed.

"Henley?" I heard Natsu ask. "Is that Natsu? What is he doing here? Is get here also?" I asked, trying to open my eyes, but the light hurt too much so I kept them closed. "I'm here too." Erza said. "Oh hi Erza. Do what are you all doing here?" I asked.

"Safety in numbers. The whole guild is having a sleepover." Happy said. "Kay that's cool. Can someone make some tea? Ari?" I hummed and felt her unravel from around my neck.

"Why are your eyes closed?" Lucy asked, she sounded close to me. "They hurt when I try to open them, so I'm just keeping them closed." I shrugged.

I sat at the table and waited while they talked and explored. "Hey Erza! I found some frilly panties you might like!" Happy said and I heard everyone move over.

"Oh my god, Lucy! You wear this kind of stuff?!" Natsu asked. "Well, most of those are Henley's. She's a fan of lingerie." Lucy said and I grinned. "Are you talking about the pile over by the door?" I asked. "Yeah." They answered. "Actually that's all mine. All my lace ones actually. I apply them up into piles based on features and change it up every month or so. Next month it's colour." I sighed.

"Okay you female pervert. Here's some tea." Ari said and I heard a thunk in front of me. I reached my hand our and tried to find it, but ended up dipping my fingers in it.

"Careful! That must be boiling!" Lucy snatched my hand out to inspect it. "But... It's not even red..." She whispered in confusion. "Fire cannot kill a dragon." I smiled.

"Yeah Lucy. We can't get burned." Natsu said. Then they was a yell, a thump, and a crash. "OW THAT HURT!" I heard Natsu yell. "What happened?" I asked, trying to open my eyes, but my lids wouldn't let that happen. "Natsu grabbed the mug and burned himself." I heard Grey say.

"But fire cannot kill a dragon." Lucy said. "Natsu isn't a dragon." Ari chuckled. "I'm going to fight you one day!" Natsu said. "Hmm. No you're not. I'm going to go get a bath. Maybe by then my eyes will cooperate." I sighed.

I made my way to the bathroom with Ari's help and she heated up the water till it boiled. I slid completely under, and the water helped me open my eyes. I washed and got out, getting in a different shirt and panties.

I went back out and made myself some tea, hiding up the mug for Ari to breathe on it to heat it up. The others took turns taking baths because Erza refused to sleep with sweaty boys.

Erza got one willingly, then Lucy, and the boys tried to refuse, but we forced them anyway.

I also met Plue, and adorable snowman celestial spirit of Lucy's. I sat on the floor of her bedroom playing around with Happy, Ari, and Plue. Happy was eating fish, Plue was shaking, and Ari was trying to bite Plue or set him on fire.

The other three were talking about important stuff that I honestly couldn't care less about. Until I heard there was another dragon slayer...tamer. "I thought Natsu and Henley were the only ones?!" Lucy said.

"No, Lucy, you misunderstood. There are more, not sure how many, but we're very very rare. Remember how shocked Natsu and I were when we met? We're that rare we don't know if any others exist." I explained.

"I only know Henley as another." Natsu said. "I know of five, including myself." I shrugged. "Really? Who?" He asked.

"You, me, my mom, my dad, and the dude you were just talking about." I shrugged.

They talked about important stuff a bit more, then wet all decided to get some sleep. I decided to be nice fire once. "Hey, I'd hate for it to be cramped in here. One of you can room with me." I offered.

"Erza, you can go with Henley." Natsu said. "And leave you two alone with Lucy? No way. She's an attractive young lady and who knows what you might do to her. One of you can go with Henley. At least I trust she can protect herself." Erza said.

"Okay, well if one of the guys is rooming with me, I'd kinda prefer it to be Grey." I said. "And why's that?!" Natsu seemed offended. "Dunno. Something about you screams 'pervert that's into kinky stuff'." I shrugged. "Grey, on the other hand, does not look like a pervert that's into kinky stuff." I smiled.

"I'm cool with it. And I swear not to try anything so that Erza might be able to sleep." Grey said, standing up. "I trust you." I said and lead him to my room, Ari flying in front of us. I opened up and threw back the covers.

"You're on the right side." Ari spoke up and I climbed into bed. "I am? Why?" Grey asked. "Because Henley prefers the left." Ari chuckled and he lied on the right. "And where do you sleep, Ariadne?" He asked. She curled up to my chest and started at him. "Right here." "Good. I won't be taking your spot then." He chuckled and I smiled, closing my eyes.

"I wouldn't mind that much if you did. And by the way, Grey. Henley had some very soft boobs." Ari said and I glared at her. "Watch it lizard." I warned, then turned to Grey.

"Apologies in advance if you get too hot." I smiled sheepishly. "Apologies in advance if you get chilly." He smiled right back at me. "Eh, the cold doesn't bother me." I shrugged.

"Goodnight Henley, Ari." He smirked and closed his eyes. "Night Grey." I sighed and turned to turn the light out. "Night you two. Don't wake me up by having sex at two a.m." Ari said, nuzzling her head in my chest.

"Watch it, lizard."