All Thanks To You

Chapter 37

Natsu's POV

"What was that, Ice Princess?!" I yelled at Gray.

Before he could respond, the guild hall doors slammed open, and two cloaked figures walked in. The taller one stepped forward.

"Where is the Master of this guild?" He asked.

His voice was low, and very similar to Gray's. Just hearing it got me all fired up.

"And just why do you want to know that, Mr. Dark and mysterious?" I yelled, mentally cursing myself for a lame insult.

The shorter one stepped forward and placed a delicate hand on the tall one's shoulder. Nodding, the tall one backed off. The short one began to walk towards Gramps' office, and the tall one began to follow.

"Just were do you think your going?" I yelled, stepping I front of the short one.

"Cool it, Flamebrain." The short one said.

Gray cracked up and started laughing. Both of the cloaked figures pushed past me and entered Gramps' office.

A few minutes later, the two figures reemerged from Gramps' office, with Gramps in toe. Hoping up on the bar, Gramps addressed the guild.

"Listen up you brats! We've got two new members!"

The two cloaked figures removed their cloaks and allowed them to fall to the ground.

"This here is Aspen..." Gramps said, gesturing to the man on his left.

He had white hair and a muscular build. He was also wearing what appeared to be some sort of butler uniform with a tailcoat. I looked him over, sizing him up.

I could totally take him.

Just as the thought past through my head, he looked over his round glasses and his purple eyes made contact with mine. He snickered for a quick moment, almost saying "yeah right", before regaining his composure and facing the guild once again.

"And this here is Vivian." Gramps said, gesturing to the girl on his right.

Her black hair had been pulled up into an intricate up-do, and she had pale skin, which glistened slightly in the light. I looked at what she was wearing, and was honestly surprised. She was dressed in a Victorian-styled, black, lacy dress, which matched the style of her hair perfectly. Dark makeup was applied delicately, and her lips had been painted black. She held onto a black parasol of the same style, and out from under it, her pink eyes met mine. She curtsied to the guild, and the white haired man bowed.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all. My name is Vivian, and I look forward to getting to know you all." Her voice was soft and sweet, and even her movements were refined.

"This is my butler, Aspen. He is quite shy, so please do not take offense if he does not converse with you freely." She explained.

"Enough introductions! Let's drink!" Gramps yelled.

The guild erupted with yelling, drinking, and fighting. The two figures in the front of the room seemed less-than surprised, and joined in on the party.

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By the time the sun came up, everyone had started heading home.

"We must bid you all a farewell for now, as I am quite fatigued, and fear that any longer on my feet may result in my decline of health. Goodbye for now, everyone!"

With a complicated explanation, and a delicate wave, Vivian and Aspen left the guild.

"Is it just me, or were they somewhat familiar?" Gray asked, in his same annoying voice.

"Nah. But that one chick must be rich!" I yelled.

"She was so elegant and graceful." Mira said, almost in awe.

"I'm just glad we have another girl in the guild." Cana slurred.

"Aspen's kinda cute." Levy giggled.

"He even had little butler spectacles!" Wendy shrieked.

Everyone seems to have taken a likening to the two of them. Something seems off though.

"Are any of you ready yet?" Erza said, walking into the guild.

Why is she wearing black?

"Ready for what?" Gray asked.

"Today is the five year anniversary of Lucy's death." She said, nonchalantly.

The guild fell silent. Slowly, everyone left to go visit Lucy's grave.

I'm sorry Lucy.

"You will be."