Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

Something New

Lucy's POV

'Oh Lucy, I'm so happy for you two!' exclaimed Mira. I'd just told her the news about my engagement, and she looked like she was about to faint from happiness.

'I knew you'd be the perfect couple, I was right all along!' I flinched a little as I remembered when Mira had originally suggested that Natsu could have feelings for me. It had resulted in embarrassment, I hadn't been able to face Natsu for a few days after that. I just nodded in agreement with Mira, deciding not to mention that she had also suggested that Gray might like me.

'So have you decided on a maid of honour yet?' She asked, a huge smile on her face.

'Well, it was only yesterday that he proposed, so I haven't exactly had a long time to think about it...' I trailed off.

'What about bridesmaids? You must have some idea!' I couldn't help but get the feeling that Mira was hinting she wanted to be a bridesmaid.

'Well, I have a few people in mind. But it isn't certain yet.' I replied, trying to sound as neutral as possible.

'Well, be sure to let me know whenever you decide! I want to hear all about everything. If you need any help you know where I am.' She gave a smile, and went back to making drinks and food.

'Thanks Mira.' I replied, returning her smile. I slid off the barstool, and made my way over to the request board. I'd come to pick up a simple job for me and Natsu to do. My rent was due next week, and for once I almost had enough to cover it, I just needed another 5,000 Jewels. I found a simple enough request that involved taking care of a few bandits in the port of Hargeon. We could leave today and be back by tomorrow, without too much trouble.

'Mira! I'll take this job, please!'

The next day...

We'd finished the job, and Natsu and I were walking back from the train station. For once, we'd completed the job with minimal destruction (mainly due to the fact that the bandits were in a forest, so there was no property that belonged to anyone to damage).

'Hey, Natsu?'

'Yeah?' He replied, squeezing my hand.

'I know it's a bit soon, but do you know who you're best man is going to be? It's just that Mira was asking me about bridesmaids and stuff the other day, and I wondered who your best man would be.'

'I was gonna ask Gildarts when we get back to the guild. He was like a dad to me growing up, and I don't think that a cat is allowed to be a best man, or I would ask Happy. That's ok with you right?'

I gave him a smile. 'That's completely fine with me. Ask him as soon as we get back, so I can discuss something with Mira.' Natsu nodded happily.

A few minutes later we arrived at the guild hall. Natsu went straight up to Gildarts, who was having a drinking contest with Cana. I stood back as Natsu talked to Gildarts. Judging by the shocked look on his face that was quickly replaced with a grin, I guessed he'd said yes. This was confirmed when Natsu came and pecked me on the cheek.

'Gildarts said he'd be best man. I'll see you later, I gotta go kick Ice Princess's ass.' I rolled my eyes at him and went over to the bar.

'Hey Mira, we finished the job.' I said, whilst giving her the request form so that she could complete the paperwork.

'Wonderful! How much damage did you cause this time?'

'Actually, the job was in the middle of nowhere. For once, we didn't destroy any property.' I was nice to actually be saying that we didn't cause damage for a change. 'Mira, I had an idea about who should be my maid of honour, and I wanted to check whether you thought it was a good idea or not.'

She nodded at me. 'Let's hear it then.'

'Well, Natsu has asked Gildarts to be his Best man. Everyone knows that the maid of honour has to dance a few dances with the best man. At first I was concerned because you know what Gildarts can be like, he'll flirt with anything. The last thing I want are jealous boyfriends trying to fight Gildarts, it could ruin everything!'

At this, Mira nodded understandingly.

'If I asked you to be maid of honour, there is a strong chance Laxus would get jealous. Most dragon slayers are very possessive. Could you imagine the damage Laxus and Gildarts could cause in a fight? The same would apply for anyone else I asked, apart from one person. If I asked Cana, there would much less chance of fighting, since Gildarts is her Dad. There wouldn't be any jealousy. So I thought it would be a good idea to have Cana as maid of honour. It would be best all round, I think.'

Mira thought for a second. 'I think you're right Lucy. Anyone else could be a recipe for disaster. It's the best way to avoid any arguments, and it means that none of the couples have to dance with anyone else. They could all be together!'

'I'm glad you think it's a good idea too. I was a little worried about all of it.' I was relieved that Mira agreed with my choice, it made thing much easier. 'There was another thing I wanted to ask you actually Mira.'

'Oh, what was it, Lucy?'

'Would you like to be a bridesmaid?' I asked her.

Mira's whole face lit up, and she gave me a hug over the counter. 'I would love to!'

A few weeks later...

Looking in the mirror, I sighed at my reflection before unzipping the dress and pulling it off. I had been persuaded to go wedding dress shopping, and it wasn't going well. Mira, Cana, Levy, Erza and Wendy were with me, all of them sitting outside the dressing room. Each time I tried a dress, I would stand in front of them while they offered their opinions. I had to yet find a dress that I liked even a little bit. Most of the dresses I had found so far were too big and puffy for my liking.

 It had been Mira's idea to go shopping today. In the end, Cana had agreed to being Maid of Honour, but Mira and Erza had taken on most of the responsibility for organization, since Cana would rather have a drink. Mira, Erza, Levy and Wendy were my bridesmaids, since they were my closest friends.

'Hey, Lu?' Said a voice. I poked my head around the curtain to see Levy. 'Try this one on. It's quite different to the other dresses we've seen so far.' She gave an encouraging smile and held out the dress to me. I took it from her, and began to put it on.

When I looked in the mirror, I gasped a little. The dress was silk, with lace over the top. It hugged my torso tightly, and hung loosely from my hips. The material was light and comfortable. The lace sleeves flared out at the elbows, and there was also a small train made from lace. It was beautiful.

I stepped out from the dressing room to model my dress for everyone. I was met with silence as they all looked at the dress. Then, simultaneously, they all got up and hugged me. Mira and Erza were both crying.

'Oh Lucy, you look so beautiful!' Sobbed Mira.

Levy and Cana were laughing at their behaviour, while Wendy was just smiling. I hugged Levy first, whispering thank you into her ear. She gave me a grin back. 'Looks like we found something new for you to wear, Lu!'