Yo! I had this idea knocking around for like months, and I finally decided to turn it into a story. Honestly, the reason this wasn't a story earlier was because I liked the idea, then didn't like it, then liked it, well... you get the idea. If you want this story to continue, tell me in a review.
3rd Person POV
Lucy gathered up her clothes and packed them away, ready to go on another mission. Ever since the Grand Magic Games, the rivalry between Fairy Tail and Sabertooth had reached all-new highs. She had to do her part for the guild and help show up Sabertooth by taking up way more missions than them.
"Yosh! Sabertooth, get ready for a smack down!" she said, slamming her fist into her other open hand, her full bag finally shut in front of her.
"Hey Luce! You're such a weirdo, talking to yourself," a familiar voice reverberated around the room. She turned to find Natsu squatting on her window sill.
"NATSU!" She threw her bag at him, causing him to lose his balance and fall out of the window. She leaned out of the window, Natsu lying splayed out on the ground, and yelled, "What did I tell you about doing that?!"
"Sorry, Luce. But Master said that we had to gather everyone, quick. And going through your window is way faster than going through your door," he explained, getting up onto his feet as he wiped his mouth of the minimal spit that had come out.
A tick appeared on her forehead.
"That is still no exc-KYAA!" Natsu grabbed her hand, pulling her out of the window. That was fine, she'd settle this later, she thought as her face grew dark.
At the guild…
"Listen up, brats!" Master Makarov yelled. "The magic council has just announced that-"
"Sorry we're late, Master!" The guild doors burst open and Lucy, dragged by Natsu, ran in. With a glare, he shifted his eyes back to the scroll in his hands.
"-that next Monday, there will be a new festival called Family Day. Unlike other festivals, Family Day has a set of strict rules that are to be followed. Tomorrow, there will be a group of scientists coming to take in your DNA, in order to locate lost relatives. You will then be issued an identity card specifically for that day which must always be visible. It will state who are your family members, and thus who you must be with. If you are an orphan, you may spend the day with anyone but you will still be issued an identity card that must remain visible. The results will be out next week. Whoever does not comply with the rules will be put into prison immediately. Most importantly, everyone have a fun time." Makarov finally closed the scroll.
He looked up to see about half the guild asleep. "You brats! Did you hear what I said?" he yelled.
"Y-Yes, sir!" the guild chorused.
"But Gramps, why are there so many rules for fun festival?" Natsu asked, crossing his arms.
"According to our history, that is how all festivals started." Master Makarov carefully answered, a memory of the last council meeting crossing his mind.
"That's all. Go back to whatever you were doing." Master Makarov finished.
The crowd split up, some to the mission board, some to discuss the upcoming festival. "I can't believe the council is doing such a thing." Lucy said.
"Yeah! Deciding on who hangs out with who? What's up with that?" Gray said.
"At least I get to spend the day with you, Luce!" Natsu declared.
"That doesn't mean you have to! Can't I have one day for some relaxation?"
"Aw, Lushi. Does that mean you don't like hanging out with us? BAKA Natsu! Why did you make Lucy hate us?" Happy asked. Natsu opened his mouth to speak.
"I-"
"It's not that, Happy," Lucy cut off. "I just need some down time, you know. And this festival is the perfect opportunity."
"Now, I need to start planning what I will do. I need to go shopping! I could go to the spa! I need to go home and start planning." Lucy said, getting more excited with each word.
"Ok, everyone! I'm going home!"
The Following Week…
"OK. Everyone's names and family members are on the mission board, along with the cards. Have fun tomorrow!" Master Makarov announced.
Most people went along to the card pile. Lucy, seeing the large crowd decided to check for her name on the list first. It was divided into half, one half listing everyone's names, and another listing their family members.
"L, L, L," she thought aloud. 'Ah, there it is!' she realised.
Lucy Heartfilia - Sting (Brother)
So? How was it? Do you want it to continue or not? Review! Oh yeah, if you have any ideas for this story, please tell them to me as well. I don't mind flames and stuff, and please point out any errors or sections you don't like. Or is my style just plain boring? I like honesty!