Ruthless Winds and Raging Seas

Chapter 6

Gajeel and Laxus didn't really need convincing, they always jumped at the opportunity to get violent with the people much to Erza's revulsion. She didn't believe in the use of violence unless it was absolutely necessary.

All of next week the crew prepared their plan to invade the museum and steal the map to Tendrou Island. The only real problem was that the governor and his daughter were attending the event that night so there were soldiers guarded at every entrance and exit at the museum.

"Alright so what's the plan?" Gray asked Natsu.

"I say we knock out the soldiers, run in, and grab the map." Natsu said.

"Brilliant idea." Gray said sarcastically. "But I think you're forgetting two things. There's six of us and twelve of them and they all have loaded guns. We run in there sword swinging and they'll shoot us all dead."

"Just leave it to me boys." With that said Erza stripped away her hat, jacket, shirt, and pants to reveal a red and black  reveling dress and net tights that she was wearing underneath them.

"What the hell are you wearing?" Gray asked.

"My diversion outfit." She pulled a case of rouge and powder from her dress and painted her face with it. "Gajeel I'm going to need your help on this one."

"Me? What am I supposed to do?" He asked.

She pulled a flute from her dress and threw it to Gajeel.

"Follow me over to the back entrance where those three soldiers are and start playing this flute." 

They walked over to the back entrance.

"Oh boys!" Erza called getting their attention. "I'm the new show girl for a local tavern and I hope you don't mind if I practice my act here for awhile."

Gajeel began playing the flute and Erza started to dance. She shook her hips and danced in a very seductive manner. The three soldiers were practically drooling already and they were so busy ogling her that they didn't see Natsu, Gray, and Laxus sneak inside.

"I can't believe that they actually fell for that." Gray said. "Her majesty should probably rethink who she hires to serve in the military."

"No kidding. Now let's get going, you ready Gray?"

"Yep."

"You ready Laxus?"

No answer.

"Laxus?"

He realized that the blonde pirate wasn't responding because he too was ogling Erza.

"Hey cut that out! We have a job to do."

"How are you two not tempted to stare at her?" Laxus asked.

"She's like our sister man. Seeing her like this makes us uncomfortable." Natsu said.

"Also I'm Protestant." Gray added.

"But still, look at that body, those legs, and those bouncy-" Laxus started.

"Ahh! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" Natsu cried. "Ewww!"

"Aww sick! I can't have thoughts like that about her!" Gray gagged.

"Prudes." Laxus mumbled.

"Who are you calling a prude?!" Natsu said insulted. "I'm not a prude I just don't like to think about Erza in that way. For God's sake we shared the same bed as children!"

"Whatever."

With that matter settled they walked toward the room where the party was being held. There were plenty of wealthy men and women dressed in elegant and expensive clothes while dinning on exquisite food and fine wine. Natsu couldn't help but envy all the guests there. Why did they get to live a life of luxary while he, his father, and his friends would have to spend their whole lives scourging for what they needed? What did they do that made then so special?