Welcome To Fright Night

Chapter 10

When they arrived at the Moors House, Natsu and Happy found themselves both getting a bad feeling about the house and whoever or whatever was inside. The feeling only grew once they entered the house and saw Thaddeus Moor. Just like with Gray, Thaddeus looked at Natsu as if he were a pesky bug or rodent that he wanted exterminated immediately. But then he quickly smiled at Sloane.

"Sloane my dear sister, so wonderful to see you." He said. "And I see that you've met my friends."

"I think friends is a bit of an overstatement." Juvia whispered to the others.

"Your friends saved me from a vampire attack." Sloane said. 

"Really then I am in your debt. Won't you all be so kind as to join me and my sister for a drink?" 

"I don't think that would be a good idea." Juvia said. "Tomorrow we're supposed to meet with Sam and Jack for more training."

"Surely one drink wouldn't hurt, especially after going up against vampires. Wouldn't you agree Sloane?"

"Yes and it would allow me to get to know my rescuers." She said.

"I could go for a beer." Natsu said.

"Sorry but we only drink fine wines." Sloane said.

"Miss Lucy I have a very exquisite wine that I think you will enjoy." Thaddeus grinned at her.

"Sorry but Lucy is a light weight." Natsu said. "And she hasn't been feeling well lately so I don't think wine will help her."

"Natsu I think I can handle one drink." Lucy assured him.

"I could use one too." Gray said.

"Excellent." Thaddeus said.

They sat down in the room with the fireplace while Thaddeus and Sloane went to get the wine.  During the wait, Lucy started to walk around the house and admire the decor again . She was studying a very detailed, antique shelf when she noticed something shiny on it. It was a gold ring and a very pretty one. Fascinated by it's beauty Lucy decided to try it on her finger for a brief moment. It was a perfect fit.

"Here we are." Thaddeus and his sister came back with champagne glasses of rich red wine. Happy and Juvia were the only ones who didn't drink.

"Miss Lucy would you mind if we went for a stroll through my garden. It is quite beautiful at night." Thaddeus asked her.

"What for?" Natsu asked him suspiciously.

"I wish to discuss something with her in private."

"How come you only want to talk to her?"

"It's something regarding her celestial spirits."

"I don't think she should be going off alone with you."

"With all due respect I think that's her decision."

"I guess it would be alright." Lucy said.

"But Lucy I really don't think-"

"You heard her answer." Thaddeus said hooking his arm with hers and leading her away. "Come, let us adjourn."

"Now hold on a minute!" Natsu took hold of her arm and pulled it from Thaddeus causing her to drop her satchel which spilled out a few things.

"Oh Natsu!" Lucy said in irritation.

"Sorry Lucy. I'll get them."

He bent down and started to gather up her stuff. One of the discarded items was a small mirror and when he picked it up, it was held on n a position to where It was reflecting everyone in the room. However while he and his friends had a reflection Thaddeus and Sloane did not. Shocked, he dropped the mirror which caught everyone's attention.