Mayhem in Fairy Tale

Chapter 7: Cinderella, part 6

Lucy's POV:

After Mayhem was drug away, I forced myself shakily to my feet and walked off to complete my chores. Mayhem said that I should fight back, but we also had to complete the fairy tale, so I would play the part of Cinderella.

I heard Natsu and Gray in my pocket asking if I was alright, but I just shook my head and they shut up. What was Mayhem thinking? She shouldn't have just let herself get arrested. Hopefully she'd teleport away before they hurt her. But then again, if she did, Erza would kill her.

I allowed myself to smirk as I grabbed a pail and a sponge. Erza would be livid.

FTFTFTFTFT

After going through the day just completing chores and doing my best to avoid my stepmother, I was exhausted and starving. I hadn't had time to eat earlier and it was already almost time for the ball.

I was just about to go upstairs and try to clean up a bit before the fairy godmother showed up when my stepmothers voice stopped me, "Cinderella. Due to your actions earlier, you will not be going to the ball." She grinned at me evilly, "Instead. You can stay here, with the mice. We shall see you later." Then she and her two wicked daughters strolled outside thinking they were gods.

I wrinkled my nose and shook my head. Unimpressive honestly. After our little fight this morning where she had caught me off guard, I could care less about what she did. She had just brought back too many memories of my father, who thought it was normal to discipline with his hand, and it caught me by surprise. Nothing else.

I sighed wearily and turned, walking to the back of the house and into the garden. In the story, Cinderella had rushed outside in tears. I was not going to cry if I could help it.

But I was not surprised when a bright flash erupted in the garden and Mira appeared in a blue dress with wings behind her. She smiled kindly at me and cried, "Lucy! Where are we? Do you know?" I smiled tiredly at her and nodded, "Yeah. I know." Then I explained everything Mayhem had told me to her.

FTFTFT

When I was done, Mira was unimpressed with this 'Maleficent' person. Her reason? "She should have made Natsu the prince! Then you two could have danced the night away!" Figures. Even when we're trapped in a fairy tale book, Mira still finds a way to push Natsu and I together.

Honestly I was a little disappointed that Natsu wasn't the prince. But I had no clue why. He was my best friend, so why was I disappointed when he wasn't Prince Charming?

But I still gave Mira a tight smile and she laughed kindly. "Alright then! Since I'm the fairy godmother, I guess I can just use the wand! Ooh! Do you think I can bring the others here?" I shrugged, "It would be nice if you could. Then Mayhem probably wouldn't be in a dungeon." Mira nodded thoughtfully, then flicked the wand.

At first nothing happened, then Mira chuckled and cried, "Silly me! The fairy godmother said something didn't she? She said 'Bibbity-bobity-boo!" Then it happened.

White enveloped all of us (The birds and Anthony had returned) and when it cleared away, I was wearing a blue sparkly dress, my hair was in a bun, and I was wearing uncomfortable shoes that I could imagine as the glass slippers. But, what I was more interested in was my friends.

Natsu and Gray were no longer mice and Natsu was dressed in a pink and black evening suit and Gray had a gray and black evening suit. Both of them looked extremely handsome and slightly uncomfortable. And Anthony was no longer Lucifer, instead he wore a black and white evening suit.

Juvia and Wendy were also no longer animals. Wendy was wearing an adorable light blue dress that went past her knees as well as light blue flats. Juvia was wearing a cute dark blue dress that hugged her hips and had a slit running up her left leg, showing off her guildmark, and blue high heels. Carla, Happy, and Lily were all back to their normal selves but all of them were wearing fancy getups too. Carla had a pink frilly dress, Happy had a black suit on, and Lily had a light gray one.

But what was more startling, was the new company.

There was a white horse, a black wolf, Levy, Erza, and Mayhem. From what Mayhem told me, Elfman was the horse, Gajeel was the wolf, and Erza was pissed.

Also, Mayhem had cuts along her arms, her thigh was bleeding, and she had a bruise on her cheekbone. But her injuries did nothing to stop her from yelping when she saw Erza and hiding behind Mira. "Mercy please!" She cried.

Mira laughed and stopped Erza, "Now Erza, Mayhem's fine. Everyone's fine. No need to get angry." Mayhem nodded and a smirk grew on her face, "Yeah Erza. Eat a snickers! You get a little hostile when you're hungry!" Erza growled at her and Mayhem tried to hide herself further behind Mira.

Mira just sighed and waved her wand again. The newcomers were enveloped in white light and when it faded, they were now dressed up.

Levy had on an orange dress with blue frill that ended just below her knees and orange heels. Erza had on a dark red dress that was similar to Juvia's except it didn't have sleeves. And the guys were now human again.

Elfman had a white and black evening suit while Gajeel had a pure black suit on with a splash of orange on his tie.

But, what I smiled about, was Mayhem. She no longer had on pirate itire. Instead, she had on a purple sleeveless dress that went to her ankles and was very fluid, looking more like wind or water than a dress. And of course, she had on knee high black boots to go with it that probably held her daggers. She also had a jeweled black mascaraed mask on and all her injuries had vanished. She still had her rings and her skull necklace on, but she didn't look like a pirate anymore. Until you saw the way that she stood and the scowl on her face.

She stomped her foot and crossed her arms, "Mira! I like having pants! Where's my cutlass! I liked it! It's handy to fight with!" Mira just waved her hand dismissively. "Non-sense. We are going to a ball. You have to look your best!" But Mayhem wouldn't back down, "Lucy is Cinderella! Not us! Besides, doesn't Lucy kind of need transport?"

Mira shook her head and flicked her wand again. A bright flash appeared and a pumpkin carriage was suddenly waiting for me. Another flick of the wand and the REAL mice and the dog appeared and turned into horses and a footman. Just like in the story.

Mayhem shook her head and muttered, "Un-believe-able." Enunciating the syllables to show her chagrin. Mira just smiled at her, "Lucy will have to have an escort! Natsu, you go with Lucy! As for the rest of you, I'll make other carriages! And I want to go to the ball too!" Mayhem sighed and shook her head, "Of course you do." She said with a fond smile.

Then Mira was ushering Natsu and I into the carriage. "Go! But remember, if we're going to follow the story, at midnight the spell is mute!" Then Mayhem perked up, "Does that mean I'll get my pants back? Also, where is Wrath? Can't you bring him here?" Mira shrugged, "I don't know. I tried, but he didn't show. Hopefully we can find him soon." Mayhem frowned, worry clear on her face, but soon she put a smile back on and waved at Natsu and I, "Hey, keep it PG in that carriage okay?"

Gray guffawed and I felt myself get red. Natsu just gave her a confused look, "What does PG mean? I'm pretty sure the next letter after P is Q, or R. Do we have to keep it R too?" Mayhem doubled over laughing and nodded, "Arg me harty." She said through a laugh. This got her a smack to the back of the head by Erza and more laughs from the others.

I grabbed Natsu's arm and drug him into the carriage, "Come on Natsu!" I said quickly. I didn't want to stick around and see what else our insane friends could think of, and Natsu would be confused about.

I felt myself get red againjust as the door closed and we began moving. Natsu frowned at me and touched myforehead, "Are you alright Luce? You're kinda warm." I nodded quickly andscooted away from him, "Yeah." I squeaked, "I'm fine." b%