The Shadows of Tragedy

Chapter 31

On the night of the party there were plenty of people attending and they were all dressed to fit the theme of the 1700's. The house was cleaned perfectly, the catering had great food, but best of all was the entertainment. Saber Tooth was Magnolia's most popular band, their music ranged from rock to heavy metal with a few sweet love songs. Sting was typically the lead singer but sometimes he would trade off with lead guitarist Rogue.

"I been in a cave
Forty days
Only a spark
To light my way

I wanna give out
I wanna give in
This is our crime
This is our sin."

Nearly every guest had their eyes on Sting and his band as they performed. Dancing, socializing, some even cheering but they didn't got too crazy due to them being inside a large house instead of outside.

"But I still believe

I still believe
Through the pain
And through the grief

Through the lies
Through the storms
Through the cries
And through the wars

Oh, I still believe

I still believe."

Gray stood at the front door of the house, dressed in one of his old suits and politely greeting the guests who arrived. He thanked them for their presence and directed them to where the party was. He hoped that everyone was having a good time and this party would not only boost up his business but allow the residents of his house hold to have a chance to enjoy themselves. As the party went on, Natsu approached him wearing the suit that belonged to Gray's brother Lyon.

"The party's a hit Gray." He said. "Why don't you join in?"

"I'd like to but someone has to welcome the guests."

"No they don't. The party room is just next door. They'll find their way there."

"You'll have to forgive me Natsu but some of my old customs are still with me. When we had parties years back there was always someone to greet guests when they came to the door."

"Still this party was your idea and you shouldn't miss out on it. Come on, at least have a drink and dance a little."

"Alright."

They went to where the party was and what he saw made Gray very happy. He saw Erza looking radiant in the blue gown and diamond necklace he gave her, smiling as she danced and talked with Professor Fernandes her date for the evening. She looked so happy and so ate ease with herself. Not a single trace of anxiety. To the left he could see Cana having a few drinks while wearing a green dress that had previously been owned by Ur, she had been considered a member of his family so she was often invited to attend their parties. His father even bought the dress for her. Lucy in her pretty peach colored dress with her hair up in a high bun, was chatting with her friend Mirajane from the diner while also doing a little playful and harmless flirting with the gentlemen of the evening. And Romeo was at the dessert table trying to eat as many cookies and cakes as he could before Erza noticed.

Laxus was the only one who didn't seem to be having a good time. True he helped himself to the booze and got a little handsy with the woman but after getting a few slaps of rejection he just went into a corner to drink and glare.