The Demon and The Princess | NaLu

Chapter 23 - Final Days Part 1

[3 Days Till Battle]

The members decided to make training more challenging. The girls were running around the city while the guys were weight lifting. As you could imagine, there were some who weren't very good at their designated work out.

• Fairy Tail Girls •

The run had turned into a disaster within the first ten minutes. Erza, Mirajane, and Evergreen were fighting over first place, not knowing they weren't going to win. Lucy, Levy, Juvia, and Bisca were the average runners. Wendy and Carla were near the back. No one had noticed the other members had finished ahead of the top three. 

"You aren't going to win dressed like that." Ever stated to Erza. The red head was dressed in a tank top and track shorts. Her hair was up in a french braid.

"I suppose so," Erza replied. She re-equipped into a bunny suit, which was able to make her go faster. Ever gaped at her and picked up her speed. Mira wasn't far behind.

"Well, I guess I could join in." She transformed into Satan Soul and flew over the two. Ever grabbed her tail and pulled her back down.

"Oh no you don't!" The three continued their fight with the other four watching from not far behind.

Lucy watched from behind, being one of few members who occasionally questioned the guilds ways. This incident being one. Levy was next to her, lost in thought, trying to ignore the burning sensation in her legs. Juvia had disappeared a few moments earlier, due to the fact that she was thirsty. She may have fallen in to the river but Levy assured Lucy it was fine. Bisca was next to the girls, encouraging them when they started to complain.

Wendy, who had been behind, was now up in the air, thanks to the white exceed. The two watched the others complain and argue about the race.

• Fairy Tail Guys •

For the males of the guild, it was fairly similar. Most were going at their own pace, with a little more effort. But some took this as an opportunity to fight each other. Gray and Natsu in particular. The two were trying to see who could bench press more, similar to the other day with Gajeel. He would've joined in, but Levy had instructed him not to.

The two would occasionally glance at each other, but judge each other based on their grunts. Whoever sounded like they were lifting more, was. Therefore, the other wasn't working as hard.

The members began to worry when they noticed Gray struggling to keep the bar up and Natsu's face had turned a dark shade. They helped the two set their bars up.

"Haha, looks like I win!" Natsu cheered after he had caught his breath.

"The hell are you talking about?"

"You're bar went up before mine. I. Win."

"As if, we both gave up."

"Whatever loser, I'm hungry." The two stood from their benches, only to fall to the floor. They'd used up their energy lifting, there wasn't enough left to actually fight each other. The males began going back to what they were doing before as the girls stepped into the guild hall.

Most of the girls were unscathed, no visible injury. But some were. Erza, Evergreen, and Mirajane stepped into the guild; covered in dirt and bruises. With a smile on Mira's face, of course.

Lucy stepped in behind them, clutching her stomach. Apparently she was accidentally kicked by Erza sometime during the race.

Levy was next to her, hopping on one foot. She had twisted her ankle, a gift from the klutzy talent.