For The Big Hearts [2]

{Special Chapter ~ 25} New Years Day

         "We should go shopping soon," Lucy suddenly spoke up. "Like, all of us go on a shopping trip." 
      Crystal rose an eyebrow and looked across the table at the blonde. "Uh, not that I hate shopping, but why?" 
      The table occupied Wendy, Charle, Kat, Lucy, Erza, and Crystal herself. As always - the guildhall was rowdy and loud. What else suppose to be expected of Fairy tail?

        "Well," Lucy started with a drawl. "The New Years festival is going to start in a couple days and there is gonna be a parade." 
         "That's right." Erza nodded, crossing her armored arms. "Fairy Tail is actually participating in it this year."
         "A parade?" Wendy echoed. 
         "That sounds so cool!!" Crystal's eyes sparkled in excitement before raising an eyebrow again. "But what does that have to do with shopping?" 
         "Well we have to get dressed up for the floats, so why not use that time to get a new outfit as well?" Lucy suggested with a shrug. "We don't have to, but it'd be nice to have a girl's night out before the New Year." 

      Kat and Crystal shared a look - having a quiet stare-off. Finally, Kat sighed. "Sure, why not? I haven't dressed up in a while." 
          "Alright!" Crystal cheered before pausing. "I, uh, don't have money. . ."
          "That's fine, consider this a present from us to you." Erza smiled. 
          "Are you guys sure?" 
          "Of course!"
          "Come on, Crystal, lets have a girl's day before the year is over!" Wendy smiled gently at her younger sister. 
          ". . .Lets do this!!" 

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         "I hope you realize the only dress I'm wearing is for the float." Crystal and Wendy walked side-by-side as they walked towards the restaurant they were suppose to met their girls at. She held a stick with some rolls on it, eating it as quickly as she could before they arrived. Charle and Kat flew by each other as well, ingaged in their own conversation. 
         "Of course you are." Wendy teased, throwing her own trash away in the trash can, before pulling a thoughtful face. "Though, it is about time we got you at least one outfit. You've been having to barrow my clothes for a while now. . ." 
         "Yeah, I guess you're right about that." Crystal sweatdropped before perking up a bit. "Hey, what are we gonna do for our float?" 
         "Well," Wendy hummed in thought. "We can either walk around the other floats - I'm sure Lucy and them wouldn't mind, or just use our power somehow."
         "I can create a clouds." Crystal proposed as her eyes lit up slightly. "We can have our own clouds and race around with those! Or we can just create a big enough platform for us to do tricks!"

         "That's a great idea, Cry!" Wendy cheered. "I'm sure we can figure out the details later. For now, lets just hang out and relax!" 
         "Sure!" She chirped in reply, stopping just outside the cafe they were suppose to meet at. "That says 'Hart's Cafe', right?"
         "Close," Kat hummed, joining in the conversation. 
         "It's 'Heart's Cafe, but the 'e' is silent." Charle corrected. Crystal blew a raseberry before opening the cafe's door. The smell of coffee and sweets hit her almost instantly, making her sniff the air slightly. 
         "Well, come on! I bet there waiting!"

     Sure enough, as the bluenette had said, Wendy and Crystal could see the red and blonde hair of their friends. Surprisingly, Mira was there as well, chatting up a storm with them all. 
         "Hey guys." Wendy greeted once they were close enough. "I hope we're not too late!" 
         "No, you guys were right on time!" Lucy assures, scooting over a bit in her booth. Wendy sat down next to the blonde as Crystal got a chair for herself. Charle and Kat sat at the edge of the table to not get in the others way. 

         "I hope you don't mind if I tag along with you guys." Mira smiled sweetly at them, making the sisters shake their heads. 
         "It's fine!"
         "The more, the merrier!"