After the silent encounter  with Sting, I followed him back to our designated places. He was already seated when I got there, a deadly aura around him. It prevented the others to get close to him. I walked towards him, the others giving stares, that literally screamed 'No'. I sat next to him, crossing my legs and not giving him a second glance. If he was giving me the silent treatment, I should give him the silent treatment as well. 

We had missed the first match, the second match beginning now. "Fairy Tail B MiraJane Strauss versus Blue Pegasus reserve memeber Jenny Realight!" I almost burst out laughing. The both pretty faces (seven years ago) were going head to head. I guarantee this will not be a normal battle. I turned around, "Yukino, who do you think is gonna win?" She cringed at the question, and placed her fingers in her chin in a thinking matter. "Well I thi-," she shrieked before she could finish. I turned my head and my hands directly went to cover Sting's. "Hey! What the hell!" He shouted at me. 

I couldn't believe him! He's literally whining because I covered his eyes from obvious porn. I slapped the back of his head. "I can't believe you!" I got up and walked towards Yukino. Jenny was posing some unbelievable poses and the girls from Mermaid Heel just had to join in. Followed by the other girls from the rest of guilds. As if I would join in into that porn fest. Rogue was starting at the wall and covering Frosch's eyes. Awwww. At least someone had some innocence left in them. I rolled my eyes as they continued to do cat ears, school girl and so many more themes I couldn't keep up with. "The loser has to pose nude for Weekly Sorcer!" That bet pulled me back in. Posing Nude! "That's insane..." I murmured. 

The screen was then directed to me and Yukino. "Ahhhh looks like the ladies from Sabertooth refuse to join in! Say ladies, have some fun!" Sting sent me a glare, after that comment and I glared right back him. I would join in if it wasn't for the crowd, somewhere private would have done better. I glared at the screens. 

"I refuse to take part in such a childish and such unnecessary child's play. Besides, I had my last photo shoot 3 days ago, why would I want to show more skin again?" I declared. 

The announcers coiled back into their seats, hiding from my glare. During my little ranting MiraJane had defeated Jenny, giving team B 12 points total, if I remember correctly. "Ruka please calm down," Yukino pleaded. "How can I possibly calm down when my boyfriend literally was enjoying a porn fest?" I said it loud enough for him to hear. 

"I was not enjoying it!" He shouted back. "You're impossible!" I shouted just as loud. We were receiving looks from the other guilds and Yukino and Rogue immediately shut us down. 

"Onto the last battle round! Mermaid Heel's Kagura Mikatsuchi versus Sabertooth's Yukino Aguria!" "Beauty versus Beauty again!" "Who do you think will win?" Frosch innocently said. Lector beat me to it. "Of course Yukino-San!! How could you ask such a question Frosch??!!" 

"Well I'm wondering who made us fail in the game part?" Orga snickered. I snorted, trying to hold my laughter. However Rufus lightly laughed. "Hmph," Sting pouted. "Don't day that....Sting-Sama was just unlucky. If we had just known in advance that the game was about a vehicle-" "Forget it. You're a member of this team. Do you understand what this means?" Sting forced in her. I rolled my eyes. 

"I won't humiliate Sabertooth. It means I have to win," Yukino stated. "Of course she will. If she wasn't strong, she wouldn't have our guild mark," I defended her. I glared at Sting and grabbed her shoulder. "Come on Yukino." I lead her to the hallway. Yukino broke the silence. 

 "B-But I'm just a reserve memeber. Shouldn't you be going?" Yukino asked me. I smiled at her. "Doesn't matter, but right now, your going to show everyone Sabertooth's strength right now." I pushed her further more, now towards the field. "Your going to win okay? Your Yukino the strongest celestial spirit mage I know." 

"I'll win for sure," Yukino boosted. I smirked. "Off course you will, you're a Sabertooth mage." She nodded before heading out, and something inside me just proudly screamed, "She's my friend." I smiled one last time before heading  back. Then I heard it. 

"Kagura-Chan go!" "Easy as pie!" I scoffed. "But the rival is from Sabertooth." Got that right. "Kagura is absolutely stronger!" I'll like to see her try. "Don't worry..... I can see the road that leads to the future of Sabertooth." What does she mean by that? Does this 'Kagura' really think she can beat Yukino-Chan. I walked back and stood by the railings. 

"Nice to meet you," I heard Yukino greet. I stared intensely at them, this was Yukino's first contest, and that Kagura was Mermaid Heel's strongest mage. Kagura greeted back. "Well why don't also make a bet before the contest?" Yukino asked. I couldn't ever imagine Yukino ever betting. "Sorry, I'm not interested in that." "Are you afraid you'll lose to me?" That's right Yukino stand your ground. 

"I don't think so. That's just because I think people must keep their promise if they make a bet. I have no interest in casual bets," Kagura argued. She acts a lot like Erza. "Then let's just make a big bet." My eyes widened. What was she planing on betting. "Yukino better be prepared to make a big bet out of the bat," Juri softly said. I hummed in agreement. I smirked. "She'll win, I know she will," I proudly stated. I placed my chin on palm watching Yukino place her bet. 

"Life...Let's bet our lives on this contest."

I softly smiled, after she declared that. "Are you not worried Ruka?" Juri asked probably worried. "How many times do I have to repeat myself? She will win." All over the audience people were flabbergasted. I looked at the team for the reactions. They were all so calm, Sting smiling as well. I nudged his rib, he turned to me. "If Yukino wins, you leave the room tonight and for the rest of the games," I murmured. His eyes widened, "Are really that mad with me?" "Yes I am." He smirked, "And if she loses, you join me at the hot springs tonight." 

I rolled my eyes. "Fine." I turned back to Yukino. "Unlucky for you. Your rival is Sabertooth." "Go Yukino!" I shouted. She extended her hand, key in hand. "Open! Gate of Pisces!" I smirked, knowing Lucy was surprised by that. Two large fish, white and black emerged from her key, throwing themselves at Kagura. She dodged. "Open! Gate of Libra!" Another zodiac emerged. "Libra change the weight of the target," Yukino demanded. I smirked, I just couldn't help it. Yukino had this in the bag. 

And my bet with Sting would come flying my direction. 

Yukino sent Pisces to attack Kagura in her helpless state. She dodged it though. "What!" I shouted. "Are you forcing me to open the 13 gate?" "Yukino! Open it!" I shouted desperately. I was getting impatient. "You have no luck," Yukino declared. "Open, Gate of Ophiuchus!" I large black snake came out. "Yes! Victory is mine!" I shouted to no one in particular. Kagura ran full speed towards it. Was she crazy? She unsheathed her sword cutting the Ophiuchus in half. My eyes widened, my hands slamming into the railings. 

"Yukinooooo get out of the way!!" Kagura slammed her sword into Yukino, knocking her over. "Sometimes Mermaids eat tigers." "NO!" I angrily spun around and ran my hands through my hair. I turned back to see Yukino unable to get up. They declared Kagura the winner. No this can't be happening. We got zero points today....and I just witnessed my best friend bet and literally give her life away. "I'm going to eat that mermaid, when I get the chance!" I shouted. 

"Girls from Sabertooth are too weak or girls from Mermaid Heel are too strong?" My eyes went to Fairy Tail.

 Gray Fullbuster. 

I wen to the side of the railing and leaned my body. "Fullbuster!" I shouted. Gray turned to face us along with Erza. "You're going to regret saying that! I'm going to make you kiss my feet!-" Sting pulled me away from the railing, I thrashed in his arms. "Let me go! I'm going to kill them right now!" I felt my dragon force coming. "Calm down. Your making a scene," Sting whispered in my ear. I pushed him away from him and felt something drip down my face. 

I hesitatly brought my hand to my face. I touched it and it was wet. I was crying. 

I haven't cried since forever. But this were different, they were from anger. I wiped them away and started laughing. "I really I'm pathetic aren't I? Crying? Why am I crying when I'm a Sabertooth mage?" I walked away, Juri behind me. "A bet's a bet, Ruka!"

I turned back. Glaring at him with the most intense glare I could muster. But then.. I gave him smile. "Sure it is," I dropped my smile and glared at him again. 

"But you're not sleeping in the same bed as me tonight."