Fun in the Sun.

"Thank you, Fairy Tail."

Natsu, and his flock of guild mates, make it back to the guild hall, bruised and cut up after the third encounter with The Oración Seis. Triumphant grins plastered on all of their faces.

Master Makrov greets them with a hardy grin. "I'm very proud of all of you." He praises, his naturally grouchy voice, quite chipper. "And as as award from the Mayor of Magnolia.." He starts. The whole guild murmuring amongst one another. "We get a free trip to the beach!!" He exclaims.

Everyone cheers, and hugs in celebration. And as per usual, they throw a party, just for the free trip.

Natsu and Happy, stuff their faces with plenty of food. As Lucy pokes fun at them, telling them to 'slow down, or you'll hurl!'

Erza, Cana, Lissanna, Mirajane, And Elfman hang around the bar, chatting about their 3rd victory. Elfman chiming in with the laud, bringing up 'How manly it sounded.'

Juvia swooning over Gray. She shoved baked goods in his face, begging him to at least take a bite. Once Gray gives in, Juvia practically faints with delight.

Master Makrov and Laxus are drinking. They have a leisure drunken talk, like any grandfather and grandson would, right?
The Thunder Legion, sitting within range of Laxus, chatting as well.

Everyone was enjoying their time. Drinking, dancing, playing games. You name it.

Except for one.

"What're ya doin, shrimp? There's a party goin on inside." Gajeel says holding his side. There were bandages wrapped around his lower abdomen, and left bicep.

"I'm just reading this scripture from the Oración Seis's guild. Lucy swiped it for me." She says, eyes glued to the paper.

"That's a dirty move for a gal like Lucy." He says, peeking over at what she was reading. "Looks like a bunch of gibberish to me." He scoffs.

"Tch. I put her up to the task." Levy pauses her reading, looking up at Gajeel.

"Gihehe. That's a bold move shorty. Didn't know you were an evil mastermind." He grimaces.

"What?" She squeaks. "Iー Ugh." She groans. "Let me read in peace." Levy says, shifting her position on the bench, and continuing her task.

"Nah-ah-ah. Not on my watch. You're comin inside, and having a good time with me, Lily, and everyone else in the guild." He says, quite frankly. Levy doesn't budge from her spot. Gajeel sighs, swiping the book from Levy's grasp. He whistles, sauntering back inside.

"Hey!" She yelps. "I wasー" Levy stands up. "Stupid Gajeel!" She mumbles, chasing after him, into the guild.