The Skull Hidden in the Sand

Master Isn't Letting Mira Plan This Is He?

A/N: The other girls telling Lisanna about their fiascos. (Redrawn)

The Fairy Tail guild was being it's usual rambunctious self. Tables flew, insults were hurled, naked men were running around, red-headed women were attempting murder for the destruction of their cake, the usual.

"Oi, brats! Can I have your attention?" Makarov was standing on the bar and the guild members gradually stopped beating each other to listen. "I've decided that after your performance at the Games, you all deserve a little rest and relaxation." This was met with loud cheers. "We are going to the Mountain Peak Lodge for about two weeks. We leave tomorrow morning on the eight o'clock train, so don't be late!"

"Wait, did you say train?!" Natsu shrieked, going white.

"Don't worry Natsu-san, I'll help." Wendy said cheerfully.

"Oh, well that's okay then."

"Master, where's the Mountain Peak Hotel? I've never heard of it." Lucy asked.

"It's a lodge, not a hotel. It's up in the mountains and it's has lots of outdoor activities like hiking."

"I have brochures over here~." Mira called.

"There's an indoor swimming pool!"

"Cool!"

"Juvia is so excited!"

"These pictures look so nice~."

"This place looks awfully expensive." Charla stated, looking over Wendy's shoulder.

"We got a special deal." Makarov explained. "In return for giving them publicity, they gave us rooms for half off."

"Remember, we'll be in the mountains, obviously, so pack appropriately~!" Mira said happily.

"I'm so excited!" Lucy squealed.

"Me too!" Levy was hopping up and down. "I wanna start packing now!"

"It'll probably take you that long to sort through all your books." Erza teased gently. The girls laughed.

"No way!" Hollered Natsu. "I'm gonna be the first one packed!" He charged out of the doors.

"Like hell you are, Salamander!" Gajeel and Gray ran out after him. There were loud screams and Gray tore back in, dressed at top speed, and took off again. There was a moment of silence.

"Does Gray-san even need to pack clothes?" Wendy asked finally. The guild erupted in laughter.

"Anyway, let's get packing!" Lucy cried cheerfully.

"May I join you?" Erza asked.

"I was actually going to ask for some help..." Wendy said hesitantly.

"Juvia would like to come too!" Juvia chimed in.

"Let's just make it a packing party then!" Lisanna declared.

"I'll bring the booze." Cana slurred.

"Not that kind of party." Erza said sternly.

Cana hmphed. "Never mind. Not-hic-coming."

"Fairy Hills first, then we'll crash at Lucy's apartment!"

"Hah?! Why do people always just invite themselves into my house?!"

"'Cause it's so big, Lushee~!"

"Happy!" The group looked up in surprise. "What are you doing here? Natsu left already."