My first Fairy Tail Fanfic! I'm excited :3 There'll be Sticy later on ;D I love NaLu, but I also really like Sticy :D I really dislike NaLi, and it'll happen, but it won't last. Sorry, NaLi fans, I have nothing against Lisanna, but we don't know much about her personality, so I bending it a little to fit my story and make it seem as canon as possible :3 Fairy Tail is owned by Hiro "Trollshima" Mashima-sensei XD This whole story will probably be in Lucy's POV, for future reference ^^


~Fairy Tail Guild Hall~

~Lucy's POV~

I'm sitting at the bar sipping a Sprite, when my crush, Natsu Dragneel the Salamander, walks in my direction, and calls, "Hey, Luce?"

"Yes?" I say, my heart going doki-doki but trying to act natural anyway. I notice Gray, Erza and Lisanna behind him.

"Ah, let's see... how should we put this?" Erza says, looking up with her hand to her forehead with a stressed expression, as if she's trying to solve a difficult problem.

"What's up, y'all?" I press, cautious. They all look nervous, except for Lisanna, who looks totally conniving and triumphant, with a sly smirk on her face. I grit my teeth. She's been cold to me ever since she came back from the "dead", or Edolas. I think it's because of my closeness with Natsu.

Gray takes a deep breath. "Well, you see, Lucy, it's like this-"

"They want you off the Team to make room for me!" Lisanna blurts.

I clear my throat and look at Natsu. "I-I'm sorry? I don't understand. I thought I was a co-creator? Because it was, apparently, Plue's idea in the first place, when Natsu was over at my house after I'd first joined Fairy Tail.

Natsu sighs. "We were a Team beforehand, but when Lisanna 'died', we disbanded. When you came, we regrouped and became the Team we are today. But now that Lisanna's back, and everything's calm, we want to go back to the way things were. Do you understand?"

Of course I understand! Just because my hair is blonde doesn't make me a retard! I'm furious, to say the least! "Uh..."

"And we're kinda tired of having to save your ass all the time," Gray adds.

"And you're always complaining about your rent. Now you can go on solo missions and keep the rewards for yourself," Erza puts in. They're definitely feeling more comfortable with this. I can tell.

"Think about it this way: since your so weak, this could be a good opportunity to get stronger!" Natsu says. He didn't really emphasize weak, but that's how I heard it. I don't think they realize how much their words are hurting me right now. "You can train, just by yourself, no distractions!"

"Whoa, there, Natsu!" Lisanna says, smirking. "Do you think she can handle all that on her own?"

I turn my head to hide the coming tears. When they're not looking, I wipe them away.

I turn back and smile really big, as best I can, just to throw it back in Lisanna's face. "Sure, who said I needed y'all? I was getting ready to leave anyway!"

"Were you?" Lisanna condescends. " I thought you were protesting that it was 'your team' and that you should 'have the right to stay'? Which one was a bluff, love?" By this point, she's grinning from ear to ear. I clench my jaw. She is so annoying!

"Whatever! C'mon, y'all, let's go on a mission!" Natsu yells to his Team.

"YEAH!" They run off, all smiling really big. I smile, too.

Lisanna thinks she's won, but, oh, I'll show her. I'll become stronger. I'll become the strongest Stellar Mage over all of Earthland! They'll call me the Stella, as they call Natsu the Salamander, and Erza the Titania! Everyone will know of the Stella! And I know just how to do it, too. I'll leave Fairy Tail. I'll train for a few years. Then I'll come back and join another guild. Immediately go to the Grand Magic Games. I'll make sure everyone knows my strength. Over all of Earthland, I will be the strongest! Stronger than the Titania, the Salamander! Stronger than everyone! Maybe I'll join Sabertooth, Fairy Tail's rival guild, just to oppose them! Then they will rue the day they ever got rid of Lucy Heartfilia! They don't know the determination that comes with being a Heartfilia! For sure, I will show them! I will show that Lisanna Strauss what it means to be a Heartfilia!

"I think I'll go home for the day," I say.

"Really? It's only noon," Mirajane says, suddenly behind me. I like Mirajane, despite the fact that her younger sibling is my worst enemy. Mirajane's a really good person, very caring and maternal.

"Yeah. I had a late night last night. I'm tired."

"Okay, well, be sure to get plenty of rest! See you tomorrow!" she says, smiling. I can't believe she's her sister. Mirajane's so kind, and she's just... a bitch. (A/N: Sorry, y'all, sometimes there's no other way to describe people, y'know? Sorry, Lisanna fans, I really have nothing against Lisanna, I just wanna fit it into my story and canon :3)

I need to plan some more. I'll write a letter and give it to Master early in the morning. Then I'll tell him I wish to leave. Then once I'm gone, I'll go to Mt. Hakobe- No, it needs to be further. I'll travel the world, and I'll learn Lost Magics, I'll learn hand-to-hand combat, I'll get new keys, I'll become stronger. It will be hard, but it's what's necessary. I need to do this. I will do this.


Once I get home, I take a long bath. I need to relax. I wonder what I'm getting myself into. I doubt I know well what the next few years are gonna be like.

Finally, the water gets cold and my fingers and toes are well past prune-y. I sigh and pull the plug. I put my hair into a tight French braid and go to my desk.

To Fairy Tail and Team Natsu-

I'm leaving to train elsewhere as I've been dubbed "weak and helpless". To prove my worth, you won't see me for many years. When we meet again, you'll rue the day you ever crossed paths with Lucy Heartfilia. Especially you, Lisanna Strauss. You haven't won yet. I'm still playing the game.

To Gray-

I used to feel as if my-oops, guess it's not mine anymore- team were like family. You were like the brother I never had. Or so I thought. I didn't know you secretly were annoyed by me. I guess that makes me feel pretty stupid, to have believed I could fit in at the biggest, most famous guild over all of Fiore. I hope you find happiness.

To Erza-

As with Gray, I thought as if you were a sister. I guess it wasn't really after all, huh? Was it ever? No, don't answer that. I hope to be able to surpass you one day, though it will be difficult. I hope you find what you're looking for.

To Natsu-

Ah, man, where to begin? I used to have feelings for you, and actually believed that you might return them one day. Guess not, huh? Maybe I really don't know you like I thought I did. I hope... I don't know. I don't know what to think of you anymore.

To Lisanna-

Driving me out is what you really wanted, huh? I'll admit, I had feelings for Natsu. I thought he was cute. Until he exposed his true self. Like I said, you haven't won yet. You won't, I'll be sure of it. When we meet again, you'll be scared for your life, Miss Lisanna Strauss. You won't die, but you will suffer. Enjoy these next few years, but don't expect to be happy afterward.

To Wendy and Levy-

Don't worry, I still love you two. I have given my story to Master, I want you to keep it, Levy-chan! Stay strong, Wendy! We'll meet again.

Lucy Heartfilia

I seal the envelope and take a deep breath, my heart pounding. I blow out the candle and settle into bed, but I can't seem to fall asleep.

Some time later, could've been hours, could've been minutes, my eyes finally slide shut and I sleep dreamlessly.


What felt like seconds later, my eyes open again. It's still dark, but I sit up anyways, unable to sleep any longer. I slowly get ready and it's somehow still dark out. Ugh, just how early is it?

I grab the envelope and my story and head over to the guild hall to find Mirajane scrubbing the bar.

"Is, um, is Master here?" I ask quietly, approaching her.

She looks up, slightly surprised. Then she smiles. "Yes, he's in his office," she answers, then looks worried. "Is everything okay? You've been acting strangely."

I smile and nod. "Thanks." For everything.

I walk upstairs and stand in front of Master's door. I take a deep breath, and knock on his door three times.

"Come in," he says, and I slide in, silently closing the door behind me, my bangs shading my eyes. "Lucy? Whatever is the matter, my child?"

"I wish to leave Fairy Tail," I say, my voice thick with tears.


Haha, so what'd y'all think? Ain't cliffhangers the best? XD Yes, I'm from the South, the loveliest Texas! :D Is "y'all" weird to y'all? Haha, I have such a habit of saying "y'all" and "ain't" and "her" instead of "here", like I'll be like "Set it raht her" instead of "right here"... Ah, Southern mannerisms XD Actually, a lot of people I know are like "What?" whenever I say "her" XD The next chapter will be very soon... as in later this evening :3 Please review! I have another story, and whenever I get an email my face lights up like a kid's on Christmas morning and I'm like "Is it a review?!" with the stupidest tone. It's hardly ever a review :( About 1% of viewers on that one have reviewed . It makes me really sad, so please review! :D