Book 2: Shadowed Crystal

Chapter 10

Third Person's P. O. V:

Later that night, in Bar Sun, the Fairy Tail wizards were celebrating their defeat in the Grand Magic Games today. Though, a few members, like Team Shadow Gear rand Romeo were concerned about Gray, Lucy and Akira, considering their defeats earlier in the day, despite Akira's victory against Wizard Saint Jura in the final round.

The three aforementioned wizards weren't at the bar yet, much to Juvia's horror, because she fears that both blonde's would try to take her beloved Gray-sama. "They could be confusing Juvia's beloved and be taking him all to themselves!" The bluenette cries anime tears as she panics.

"Uh, no," Akira says, standing next to a deadpanning Gray, with Lucy on his other side, her left eye twitching. She's wearing a pair of black shorts with a three quarter length sleeve pink shirt and a pair of black flats, while her hair is left unbound.

"We're right here, Juvia," Gray mutters.

"Her imagination must not have an off switch," Lucy mumbles. "Neither does her mouth."

Levy approaches them and greets Lucy, "Hey, Lu-chan. How are you feeling?"

"I'm good now! For real!" Lucy gives her a thumbs up and a wink. "Matter of fact, I'm more fired up than ever!"

Gray goes up to Lisanna, sitting at a table, and asks in concern, "How are Wendy and Charlele?"

"They're both still pretty weak. Porlyusica hasn't left their side."

Makarov addresses as he hops on the table, a wooden mug of alcohol in his hand, "Listen up! Now that all you brats are here, I'd like to make a toast! Today we lost, and you know what that means, don't you?! Tomorrow, we climb to the top, because Fairy Tail never backs down, and we're not starting now!!"

The Fairy Tail guild breaks out into loud cheer.

"THE GREATEST GUILD IN FIORE... IS US!!" Makarov proclaims.

"YEAH!!" Everyone shouts.

"What gives?!" A guy at the bar demands in confusion. "Did they drink so much, they forgot they're the bottom of the barrel?"

The bartender grumbles, "Don't look at me!"

Akira sits next to her grandfather at a table, with Erza and Mira across from them. Momo, Vivienne and Loki sit on the tabletop; Momo and Loki are eating fish while Vivienne drinks tea.

Mira asks Akira curiously, "Hey, Aki-chan? Where's Nanami?"

"Oh. She's out on a date."

Samui immediately tenses at that, his eyes widening. "A date?! With whom?" He demands.

"Yes. A date. With Sting Eucliffe from Sabertooth," Akira replies, smirking. Erza and Mira were surprised at first, but then both women smirk at the thought.

"Huh?! Nana-chan's on a date?! With that guy?" Natsu demands, stalking over after having heard.

"I already said that she was, didn't I?"

"But, why him? I thought Nanami-chan hated Sting."

"Yeah. What's changed her mind?" Gray asks, striding over.

"I don't think she's completely fallen for him, yet, but she's giving Sting a chance, at least," Vivienne says, smiling. She takes a swig of her tea.

"Nana-chan could do so much better than that guy! I mean, even Gray could be a better choice than that jerk!" Natsu scowls with an irritated expression.

"Better not let Juvia hear you say that," Akira tells him warningly, smiling.

Gray crosses his arms and mumbles something inaudible under his breath.