The Red String of Fate [ NaLu ]

Chapter 11

I could give you the lengthy big deep reason to why I haven't been updating this fanfiction as fast as I used to but that's personal stuff and I find personal things harder to write about so lets just say that I was stuck with school (Which as actually true as I had prelims (Like exams but not exams, Scotland's weird)) anyways enjoy!

"And then Gray started stripping again!" Cana exclaimed laughing "You should of seen Juvia's face!" There was a party on the weekend which I had to turn down due to the whole family extravaganza.
"Gr-Gray-s-sama" she blushed remembering that night.
"It was Erza's drunk type which surprised us all" Mira spoke up
"I don't want to remember it" Erza was in a gloom.
"Honestly Lucy I can't wait until you get to come to our next party!" Cana grabbed my arm. Cana was all about booze and parties. I laughed at the stories, Cana and Mira were the only ones who were able to remember it.
"Then those guys from Wild Fore Private School invaded" Mira nudged Cana.
"I went blank from there" Cana surrendered "Honestly one day I will win against him!" Him? I didn't bother asking. "Luce you should defiantly come next time!"
"Totally" Mavis ran up to us. "It was great fun"
"You went mavis?" I asked
"She was the one who got us the drink" Cana patted her new "best bud" of the back. Mavis looked really young, I was surprised.
"I'm a good talker" Mavis admitted.
"Eh really I-"
"TITANIA!" We spun around to find a pretty girl from Mermaid Heel behind us.
"Kagura I told you to wait!" Milliana caught up to her "Ah hey guys!" She waved at us. Erza, still gloomy, turned to the girl.
"At Mermaid Heel High School I was the student council president" She began "I challenge you for your title" everyone fell silent. No one dared to challenge Erza. Not only was she scary but Erza knew how to fight. She was trained when she was younger.
"eh, a challenge?" It was as if Erza's gloom had flown off and was replaced by a scary aura."I accept, name your terms" we were all surprised.
"If I win you must step down" that was obvious "if you win, I shall serve under you until you graduate" it sounded so simple. everyone turned back to Erza for her reply.
"Very well" she walked over to Kagura and placed her hand out "deal" Kagura stared at it for a moment before accepting it. "What shall we compete in?" Erza questioned
"A simple vote" I was confused at first so then she continued "In a few days a vote for the new student council shall be held" a few days wasn't very long. "The winner shall come on top, it won't be a official vote so it is up to you if you want to take part or not" Kagura turned to go when she said "Be prepared Titania" before she departed. I could feel the tension in the air. That whistle from the wind. How a cold breeze came from Erza's direction.
"Well I must get to work" she said in monotone walking away. None of us followed. We simply observed. How was it going to play out? I was obviously going to vote for Erza, but what about the others? How are they going to vote? It was lunch. I had a sandwich. It was just Levy, Juvia and I today. The others had things to do. "And then Gray-sama...Gray-sama...he...and so..." Juvia didn't stop talking about Gray. "Gray-sama's drunk type was the clingy kind. He wouldn't let Juvia out of his site with Juvia loved!" She squealed
"what's your type Levy?"I could feel levy tense up "ooo what happened?" I teased
"Levy-chan is a party type" Juvia explained "I kept seeing her go up to Gajeel-San and asking to dance with her" Levy's hands began to cover her face "Gajeel-San doesn't have a type so kept on acting like he usually does"
"It was my worst hangover ever!" Levy exclaimed, her head banging on the desk.
"Shrimp is quite a party animal" he had joined us?! When?
"G-Gajeel" she jumped up. He was scoffing down a sub.
"Quite funny actually, Gihi" Gajeel cackled. Even though he is Natsu's brother I hadn't spoke to him much. To be honest he scares me. "Say shrimp your admirers came to talk to me"
"They have names! And their not admirers...they are Jet and Droy!"
"Whatever, they told me to back off and not hurt you" He spoke seriously
"Think they are jealous" I poked Levy in the arm making her blush.
"Th-there is nothing between Gajeel and I" she went reder.
"Sure there is"
"Whaaaa-" I nearly shouted. Why hasn't she told me?!
"We're friends aren't we?" He asked her
"S-Sure, b-but I meant like what's between Natsu and Lucy or Juvia and Gray" I could sworn I saw a tint of pink on Gajeel's cheeks.
"O-oh" he stuttered "I-I should go" he quickly left not saying another thing.
"Does Levy-chan like Gajeel-San?"
"J-juvia! Not you too!" Levy's head dropped again. I laughed at my short blue haired friend. It was great to be back. "Luce, come here" I was on my way to my next class when Sting called me over.
"Y-yes?" I questioned going over to him
"Thanks about my sister and I'm sorry for the way she acted" his brother Rouge was with him who was nodding.
"It's fine Sting" I smiled at him.
"So your Natsu's girl?" I blushed and nodded "Rouge this is Lucy, Lucy this is my brother Rouge" Rouge nodded at me, I nodded back. "Say Luce I-"
"Since when do you call me Luce?" I asked
"Well, Natsu does so..."
"It's fine, I was just surprised." I waved it off. "Anyways I should get going" I looked towards the school. Suddenly he grabbed my hand
"Meet me after school, with Natsu" he added
"S-sure" he let me go and I continued to walk. What was going on?

"I don't know he told us to meet him"
"Eh? So we will have to walk home?"
"Probably" Natsu sighed as we saw Sting and Rouge come into view.
"Oi Natsu, Luce you're here" we stared at him
"Why are we here?" He asked
"I challenge you Natsu!" Another Challenge?
"Huh?" He questioned
"I remember you used to be an amazing basket ball player but there is no longer a basket ball club at Fairy high." I never knew this. I looked at Natsu who was studying Sting. "I looked up to you like a hero, you were amazing on the court"
"What does this have to do with Luce?"
"I just want to know if your ready for a girlfriend. If you can beat me I know your fine and stable if not you must break up"
"What sort of idiotic challenge is this-"
"I agree" I snapped out of it
"Huuuuuh?"
"It will be two on two so pick a team mate"
"Easy Gray"
"Three days, same day as the vote"
"But Natsu what about-"
"Of course"
"See you!" They ran off with out anything else said.

"NATSU LISTEN TO ME!" I screamed "did you miss the part of us breaking up?!" He suddenly looked shocked
"SERIOUSLY?!" Sometimes he can be really...simple. "Don't worry Luce, my skills are intact" he started posing. "Anyways won't you be my cheerleader" I blushed at the thought. "ka ka ka" he made a weird laughing noise. "It'll be fun!" He suddenly took my hand and started dragging me off "come on if we hurry we will catch the bus!" I gave up on reasoning and started running with him. Two challenges in one day? What was happening to this new school?