Mayhem in Fairy Tale

Chapter 6: Cinderella, part 5

Mayhem's POV:

Standing on Lucy's impromptu bed was 2 mice, 5 birds, and one cat. The mice consisted of one pink one and one black one. The birds consisted of one light blue one, one white one, one black one, and two dark blue ones. The cat was black with white splashed in certain places.

What sent me to my knees with laughter, was when the pink one shouted, "Oh come on! Why does Mayhem get to be the cool pirate while I'm a mouse?!" Then the black mouse shoved him and said, "Cool it hothead." The pink one turned to the black one and his little paws lit on fire. Meanwhile, the black one shouted, "Ice make!" And one of the dark blue birds chirped, "Gray-sama is so strong!"

Well, from there I can guess who the others are.

Lucy huffed and yanked the two fighting mice apart while I could barely move I was laughing so hard.

When I finally calmed down, I shouted, "Mice! Natsu and Gray, are mice! So, who's the cat?" The cat huffed and flicked his tail angrily, "Anthony." He responded curtly. "And I agree with Natsu. Why are we animals, while you look like a pirate?" I snickered, "Oh, you guys are gonna love this. Apparently, I'm the Pirate Queen!"

This got them even more riled up and it took Lucy a while to calm them down. When they did, I explained what was going on to all of them. After I was done, Gray looked quite smug and he crossed his tiny little arms, "Well, we might be animals, but we aren't being hunted by guards and the law enforcement." I made a face at him, "It's not like I wanted this role. Maleficent just tossed me into it!"

Gray huffed, but didn't say anything else.

I cleared my throat and stood up, "Well, since we know where we are. I can only assume that tonight is the night that Cinderella, or Lucy, will be going to the ball to meet and dance with some high and mighty prince." Lucy made a face, "Am I going to have to kiss him? Because I really don't want to kiss someone I don't know or marry him." I sighed and rubbed the back of my neck with my hand, "Hopefully it doesn't come to that. Because I don't think that any of us will be happy about that either."

On the bed, Natsu piped up in an adorably high pitched voice, "Yeah Luce! We won't let you marry anybody!" I shook my head, they were about as clueless as Gray and Juvia, and Gajeel and Levy. But, like I didn't say anything about Gajeel and Levy, I held my tongue.

Before we could think of any other plans, a high, angry voice reached us, "Cinderella! What are you doing you stupid girl!? You have neglected to do any of your duties!" I sighed, "And cue evil stepmother. Do you have ugly stepsisters too?" Lucy nodded and made another face, "Unfortunately. They aren't exactly ugly outside, but on the inside they are hideous." I sighed, "I guess you have to get down there. If we follow the storyline, then we should be alright. I'll be right behind you though. But I promised Erza I'd stay in the shadows. And, besides, if I show up, it won't earn you points with the hag."

Lucy nodded and sighed. "Alright. I guess you're right. Do you guys want to come with me?" She asked the furry friends on the bed. The mice nodded. But the birds, or Happy, Carla, Lily, Wendy, and Juvia, opted instead to fly outside and watch her from the window.

So, while Lucy put Natsu and Gray in her pockets, Anthony flicked his tail and said, "I guess that I'm the old hags cat. So I'll go downstairs now." Then, without another word, he flashed off, going down the stairs.

I sighed and beckoned for Lucy to go forward, "I'll be right behind you. So don't worry." She smiled, "I'm not. I'll be fine. In all the stories of Cinderella I've ever seen, she doesn't really go past raising her voice and threatening to cast Cinderella out." I nodded and sighed wearily, "Point taken. Now go."