Façade | Jerza

5 | Enter Lucy Heartfilia

Year X784

The Magic Council was growing tired of Natsu's antiques, even if he saved many women from being sold in a different country. Then again, if Lucy and the others hadn't fallen for Bora, the port would be in good shape today.

"Those idiots from Fairy Tail have gone and done it again, this time they destroyed an entire port!" Michello yelled.

"What is the matter with them?"

Everyone turned towards Jellal who remained silent, arms crossed. "I believe Master Makarov isn't here at the moment due to the conference," Jellal replied. But even that wasn't enough of an excuse for council members that were gunning after Fairy Tail.

"The conference isn't for another three days," corrected Belno, causing Jellal to sheepishly grin at his attempt to defend Makarov. "Jellal, Makarov isn't someone that'll discipline the guild. Only you and that S-Class wizard ever do that, so I'm assuming she's responsible?"

Erza Scarlet was indeed Fairy Tail's scapegoat.

"Erza's away on a mission, unaware of the current situation."

Ultear stepped in, "We should give those mages a chance. After all, they do save innocent lives. Unless of course, if it was that Gray Fullbuster who did it."

Jellal wanted to ask Gray about his relationship with Ultear. The Ice Mage passed by her on occasion and Jellal wondered why they had not exchanged any words. She seemed so keen on making his life miserable. As comedic as it sounded, the Wizard Saint found it to be odd.

Everyone started chatting about the course of action to take until Jellal had spoken up, "We should keep an eye out, I think Fairy Tail won't make noise for a while when Erza returns."
Belno snorted, "You certainly have faith in her."

"Affirmative."

Ultear gave a small snort in response, as if mocking his proposition.

"Welcome to Fairy Tail," Natsu introduced while Lucy marveled at the inside of the guild. Never would Lucy think she'd be able to step a mile near Fairy Tail.

"So Natsu finally returned, huh?" Gray asked, looking for a fight to pick while Cana observed his attire, consisting of absolutely nothing.

"Gray, clothes." Cana prompted.

"I don't have time for that!" he shouted from behind as he faced off with Natsu. Gone was his drink he was chugging down, left behind for Cana to finish. Not that she minded, the brunette always snatched a barrel or mug at every chance.

Natsu chuckled at the proposal, preparing to attack the wizard with his magic. "Looks like you're going down today, pervert."

"First I need to find something to wear," Gray murmured sheepishly, walking around stark naked without a care in the world. He casually approached the newcomer, who was looking around the guildhall like a foreigner of Fiore.

And she would consider herself as such when she never had the luxury to meet Fiorans on her own terms. The only people who bothered with small talk with her were the employees of Love and Lucky.

Extending his arm out like a gentleman, Gray asked, "Hey lady, can I borrow your clothes?"

Lucy shrieked giving him a once over before tearing her eyes away from his abdomen, "You're—you're naked! Get away from me pervert!"

She swung her leg at him, sending Gray into the air before landing onto Elfman, who bumped into Mirajane. The barmaid dropped the countless mugs in the tray and watched as the drinks splashed all over the mages. They all reeked of booze.