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Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail. But writing about it is just as awesome.

This story is currently being edited; just to add more description XD Also, I've added a word that you don't usually see in writing. Just for fun, because I was bored. Hehe

Normal POV

It was a normal day in the guild. Macao, Wakaba and Cana were drinking booze; Nab examining the request board; Mirajane working at the bar and Team Natsu and Lisanna were sitting at a table. Erza was eating her strawberry cake, Lucy was sucking on a lollipop, Gray was eating a snow cone, Happy had a fish and Natsu was devouring his fire chicken, frequently talking, spitting food everywhere. Lisanna watched them at politely, occasionally scolding Natsu about his eating habits.

Natsu belched and pushed his finished plate away from him, wiping a hand over his mouth, "So, what I've been thinking is that, since Lisanna's my girlfriend now, she should join our team."

They all nodded, but they weren't even listening, all thinking the exact same thing: Here comes another one of Natsu's crazy ideas.

This only provoked Natsu to talk more, "That's GREAT!" He launched into another pointless speech, "Now we can do more jobs and get bigger rewards…"

Erza casted a casual glance around the guild hall and saw her guildmates all talking with one another.

Levy was reading and Gajeel was sneaking looks at the bookworm from across the room.

Happy had long gone from their table and began his advances on Carla.

Wendy was at the bar counter sipping a milkshake while talking to Romeo, no doubt about the latter's newfound magic.

Erza glanced back to her table. Natsu had finally abandoned his conversation and started making out with Lisanna. Gray and Lucy tried their best to ignore them and started animatedly debating on which was better: frozen yogurt or ice cream.

She realized she was envious. Not of the people, but of the relationship they had with each other. Ever since they'd come back from Tenroujima Island, her guildmates held an…attraction for each other. Except for her. Sure, she loved her guild members like family, but not anything else. And she was sure no one else looked at her like that. Half of the guild feared her!

Of course she knew. How hard was it? If they honestly thought she didn't, their hebetude must have been astonishing. How could she not notice Gray and Natsu shaking in her presence? Well, not only Natsu and Gray, but mainly them.

Erza absentmindedly decided that her love belonged to another guild (but not Blue Pegasus. She wouldn't be able to stand meeting Ichiya if she visited).

Deciding not to think too much into it, the red-haired knight joined Gray and Lucy's "argument," but made her food 'strawberry cheesecake.'

Soon enough, Natsu and Lisanna finished up, the latter standing and leaving their table to talk to her manly brother. Natsu watched her go and after she left he, still breathless, asked his team, "So is it okay?"

Erza blinked, "Sorry, I wasn't listening." She lowered her head, "If it pleases you, you may punch me for not hearing it."

Gray and Lucy laughed nervously, "Erza, that really wouldn't be necessary." They turned to Natsu, "And if you even think about actually doing it, I swear..."

Natsu pouted, obviously wanting to, "Is it okay if Lisanna joins? She's awesome at fighting, and could so help us! Don't you think?"

"Yeah," Lucy said, unwrapping another lollipop and sucking on it. "Sure, whatever, Natsu." Gray and Erza made sounds of agreement.

"Alright! Thanks Erza! I wasn't sure you'd agree!" A grin spread on Natsu's face. "At least now you can go on a lot more S-class missions, huh?"

"Natsu!" Lucy was aghast, being the first to catch on. "Why would you do that?" Her eyes were wide as she told Gray and Erza, "That... that idiot wants Erza out of the team! For absolutely no reason!"

Natsu chuckled, "Didn't you hear earlier on? So we'd get more Jewels. You're so weird Lucy."

"Flame-brain," Gray said through gritted teeth. "She, quite obviously didn't mean that, none of us heard what you said 'earlier on'. We don't like to watch you eat and talk at the same time." He was disgusted, "Or eat Lisanna's face. And," he added, "Lucy's reaction was perfectly normal. Erza's our nakama. We don't replace them. And getting more Jewels? Erza's the reason why we get S-class jobs sometimes too."

"And," Lucy's eyebrows furrowed, "How can we get more Jewels if we have the exact same amount of people? There are still fou-five," she corrected herself, remembering Happy.

"Fine then. Maybe not the Jewels," Natsu admitted. "Pressure, 'coz she's S-class and she's the Titania. We're expected to complete every single job we go on. We can't even take it easy anymore. It's 'cause of her reputation. And, we're watched everywhere. People talk about her the most."

"Erza. Her name is Erza, not 'her'," Lucy said coldly. Erza looked at her in surprise. She didn't know that Lucy could be so cruel. The Lucy she knew was cheerful, even under all the pain she'd been through. "And we're watched all the time because you destroy too much. And, just an extra here, but you're the reason why we don't get Jewels."

"And," Gray added, "I never felt pressured to complete a mission. Who knew that Salamander would be the first one to crumble? Weakling."

Natsu growled at Gray and Erza shifted uneasily. She felt uncomfortable and didn't like how she was ripping the team apart. She opened her mouth to intervene but Lucy beat her to it.

"How about Erza stay and I leave. That would cover the Jewels problem. You are no longer allowed in my apartment, Natsu. After all, only teammates are, or else that would just be weird."

"No," Gray told her firmly. "You won't leave. I will. I never wanted to be in the same team as Tabasco Freak. I knew he would come up with an excuse to get us out of 'his team'."

"Do not bother," Erza finally announced. "I will take my leave." She stood up straight and turned to leave.

"What? No!" Lucy said and grabbed Erza's wrist desperately. "You don't need to do that. It's not needed. Wait," she stopped, "Here's another idea! Natsu, get the hell out."

"Here's a better idea, let's all quit and make our own team," Gray suggested, his idea similar to Lucy's.

Erza gently removed Lucy's hand from her wrist, "No. I started this anyway."

"No you didn't!" Lucy protested. "It's not your fault that you're S-class. It's probably more Natsu's fault that he isn't one yet."

Gray sniggered, agreeing. "Yeah! The only reason why Natsu's doing this is because he wants to be the strongest in the team. He can't if we're not in it." He threatened darkly, "I would rather admit my deepest secret than stay with him."

"Did you just admit I was stronger than you, Ice-freak?" Natsu laughed, not even noticing he was splitting up the team, "You just did! Haha, sucks to be you!"

"I said 'wants to be,' not 'is,'" Gray glared at him, "Hot Head. Anyone as stupid as you is definitely weaker than me." That comment made the two mages start fighting on the tables.

Lucy sighed and looked at Erza, "Seriously, Erza. You don't have to go. At least not alone. Both Gray and I want to come with you. Well, we just don't want to be with him. He doesn't understand."

Erza looked at Lucy sadly, "Lucy, I have to do this. You can't do this."

"No you don't and yes I can."

"Yes I do. I'm making Team Natsu split. You were best friends with him and you just fought him to take my side."

Lucy looked at the floor and mumbled, "It wasn't in the 'best friend contract' for me to side with him in arguments. He's wrong. I go for the side I believe is right. And, he might as well not be my best friend anymore."

Erza shook her head, "Still, you guys can do more without me." Lucy immediately disagreed. Erza's eyes darkened, "Don't disagree. You know it's true."

"It's not, Erza. Remember Oracion Seis? You took out Midnight, and he was the strongest. Sure, Natsu defeated Cobra and Brain but he had help from Je-" Lucy stopped abruptly and hastily changed the subject. "You're the strongest woman in Fairy Tail. If Natsu doesn't want you in his team, he's crazy!" She realised what she had just said and added, "Which he is. Obviously."

Erza knew Lucy felt awkward so she started talking, "Anyway, I'm thinking about doing a solo mission tomorrow." She'd made sure to stress the 'solo' otherwise Gray or Lucy would insist on coming. "I need the money anyways."

"What is it?" Lucy asked, interested.

"Haven't picked it yet." They returned to their comfortable silence and watched Gray and Natsu fight.

Lucy broke the silence, "Aren't you going to stop them?"

"Why should I?" Erza inquired, quirking a brow.

"You usually do," she shrugged nonchalantly. "I just supposed. They're really loud when they fight."

"I thought the guild was too peaceful today."

"Fairy Tail? Peaceful?" Lucy said in disbelief.

"I know!" The two burst out laughing causing the guild to look at them. They were surprised to see Erza so happy.

They eventually calmed down and Lucy spoke again, "Have you noticed that everyone in the guild has gotten together?"

"Yeah, you noticed that? I thought it was just me," Erza admitted. "Especially since Tenroujima and the seven year timeskip. Maybe it was before then, but it's so much more obvious now."

Lucy nodded and they started listing them, "Gajeel and Levy-chan. Gajeel totally has the hots for her. He even volunteered to be her partner! And of course, she agreed."

"Lyon and Juvia," Erza supplied, "Juvia is warming up to him now. She seems to have gotten over Gray as well, which is good."

"And then there's Romeo and Wendy," Lucy gushed. "They are adorable! Romeo seems to have a crush on her as well!"

"Freed and Mirajane too," Erza nodded. "Freed's been going up to the bar counter so often just to order water, even when he's sitting next to a water fountain. Mira always gives him extra dessert as well," she frowned.

"Natsu and Lisanna, obviously." Lucy groaned, "They're already dating, but whatever."

"These two are cute," Erza smiled. "Probably the best in the guild." Lucy looked interested, asking who it was. She paused, "You and Gray."

"Elf- Wait, What?" Lucy blushed. "Gray and I are just friends."

"But you want more, don't you?" Erza smirked, teasing the blushing blonde even more. "Admit it."

If possible, Lucy turned even more red and stuttered, "Erza, I'm happy now." She muttered the next line, "He doesn't like me anyway, I'm sure he doesn't."

Erza put a hand on Lucy's shoulder, "Of course he does. He's just very good at hiding it..." She stifled a laugh, "Actually, he isn't."

"Wow Erza, who knew you were an expert in love?" Lucy was amazed.

"Trust me, I'm not. I'm not even interested in any of the guys here."

"Here," Lucy emphasized. "But I'm going to find somebody for you." She smiled, "There's got to be someone out there who is perfect for you. In fact, I have a pretty good idea already."

"I wouldn't hold my breath. Your 'pretty good idea' probably doesn't even like me. At all."

"Just you wait Erza; I'll make you fall in love." Lucy squealed, "You guys will be per-fect!"

Erza smiled at her friend's determination, before her attention was diverted by a running bookworm.

Levy ran over to Lucy, "I heard you say something about love? Well, actually, Mira did, and she sent me here. I wanted to read my book, but this was so much more interesting. And, I felt like someone was watching me," she frowned thoughtfully and then shrugged, "Whatever. It could've been my imagination. So whatcha talkin' 'bout?"

"Couples in Fairy Tail," Lucy replied casually. "The really obvious ones.

"So you finally told someone you like Gray?" Levy gasped loudly. Lucy turned red and Levy giggled and yelled, "Well, it's about time you did! We were all geting tired of waiting!" She laughed, "So now you're going to confess, huh?"

"Levy-chan!" Lucy whispered, "Be quiet!" She clamped a hand over the bluenette's mouth and murmured, "Please don't say that..."

"Hah! You admitted it!" Erza said with triumph. "Outloud and straight!"

It was already too late, however, because Gray had immediately stopped his fight with Natsu when he heard Lucy say his name. He had waited until someone else said it to make sure, that was Levy, and he strolled over.

"Someone said my name?" he asked, directing his question at all of them but only looking at Lucy. He cocked his head and a grin crept on his face, "What did you guys say about me? Anything interesting?" Lucy flushed.

She quickly answered, not wanting Erza or Levy speak, and give away her secret, "We were talking about-"

"Talking about who looked sexier, you or Natsu," Levy cut in, taking every opportunity to make the blonde turn red from embarrassment. Erza snickered, biting her lip to stop her from belting out with laughter.

Lucy flushed and elbowed Levy before trying to fix her problem. She stammered, "W-what she meant was-"

"That you all think I look pretty damn sexy?" he finished, smiling devilishly at her.

"Actually," Erza put in, "That is not what Levy meant at all." Lucy sent her a grateful look for saving her. Erza continued, her eyes glinting, "What Levy meant was that Lucy thought you were 'pretty damn sexy'."

Gray laughed a deep laugh, so loud that some guild members stared at him, but he didn't care. His laughter died down and he sighed tiredly, "We're gonna miss you Erza."

"Don't worry about me," she smiled. "Shouldn't you be celebrating Lisanna's arrival?"

Lucy started, "Maybe but..."

"...It's not going to be the same without you," Gray completed.

Levy leaned over and whispered in Erza's ear, "Look, they're already finishing each other's sentences." Erza stifled a laugh and Lucy looked at her questioningly.

"I'll tell you later," she supplied. "It's very interesting."

"It was probably about how hot I am," Gray said arrogantly, stripping off his shirt and throwing it to who-knows-where. The shirt was quickly followed by his pants, leaving him in his boxers.

Lucy shook her head in mock disappointment, reminded him about it, and then turned to Erza, "So, for your mission tomorrow, are you doing an S-class one?"

Erza thought aloud, "Maybe, if there are some high paying ones in Magnolia."

"How nice would it be to be an S-class? Jobs with big rewards for spending." Lucy daydreamed, no doubt about keys, shoes and clothes, before snapping back into the harsh reality, "Rent! I forgot! I have to pay it by the end of this week!"

"It's Thursday," Levy informed her.

"Crap!" Lucy swore. They all blinked at her, surprised she swore. It was always a rare occasion when she cursed, but Levy had started to notice most of the time, it either related to her rent, or to Natsu.

Gray ruffled her hair affectionately, "Don't worry Luce, we'll take a job tomorrow too. You'll pay your rent. You always manage to at the end anyway."

"Just!" she exclaimed. "Natsu destroys so much…" She sank and slouched, depressed. "I don't want to depend on just luck anymore."

Gray gave her a sympathetic look, before coming up with an idea. "If he was unable to show up for a mission, let's say if he had 2 broken legs, would we be able to go on one alone, just the two of us?" he asked.

Levy whispered to Erza, "That would be a date, right?"

Erza nodded in affirmation, smiling, "An unofficial one though, but that's good enough for now." Lucy stomped on Levy's foot, not bothering to step on Erza's, knowing it wouldn't hurt her.

Lucy replied, "I'd say that 2 broken legs is a bit much, maybe food poisoning?"

"Leave him on the train."

"Make him 'drive' a Magic Cart. He'll get motion sick and the SE plug will be draining magic out of him so when he comes to his sense, he'll have lost all of his magic and can't help us," she grinned.

Levy yet again whispered to Erza, "I love the fact that they're flirting, but that conversation is really dark." She winced at Lucy's most recent idea.

Erza silently agreed and continued listening to their conversation. When the ideas started to get as ridiculous as, 'Tie him to an elephant with non-flammable rope and make the elephant dump him in water far, far away from Fiore,' she started to get fed up. There were many things wrong with that idea.

1. The elephant would freak out with someone like Natsu on its back.

2. The elephant wouldn't be able to untie the rope when it reached its destination.

3. The elephant wouldn't make it that far.

She waited for Lucy to say her idea (which was just as ridiculous, if not worse) before she suggested, "Get Lisanna to distract him."

They both blinked. The two grinned and exclaimed, "That's a great idea! Thanks!"

"Why didn't we think of that sooner?" Gray questioned. "We should've."

"Because you..." Levy started and then saw the look they were all giving her. "Oh, you didn't want an answer, I knew that." She laughed.

"Well, I'm going to ask Lisanna if she can torture Natsu with shopping or something like it," Lucy said standing up. "Actually, maybe something worse. Got any ideas?"

"Maybe a 1 day tour around Fiore by train," Gray suggested, also standing. "Or carriage. Carriages are slower, right? Maybe a horse-drawn one, instead on a magical one. That'd be worse."

"So dark," Levy shuddered. Gajeel looked up, concerned, from his corner of the guild.

"I'm going to the request board," Erza stood. "Levy, are you doing anything else?"

Levy tapped her book, somehow already in her hands, "Reading."

The 3 left Levy sitting at a table reading a book. Even though Lucy did feel a tiny bit mean for ditching her best friend, she decided Levy deserved it, after she'd practically yelled out her crush in front of the entire guild.

After a couple of minutes Levy looked around, "I still feel like I'm being watched." Yet again, she flicked it off as her imagination. Gajeel let out a chuckle.

"Hey Lisanna," Lucy called as she and Gray approached the youngest Strauss sibling. "Can you do me a favour, please?" She corrected, "Us a favour, I mean."

"Hmm?" she asked through a glass of water. She swallowed and placed the glass down, "What can I do?"

"Well, I need rent tomorrow and…" Lucy trailed off. "Gray and I just want to do a job alone, and we can't do that if Natsu's around," Lucy said, embarrassed. "Could you please...?"

"So you want me to distract him," Lisanna said, nodding. "I can do that!" she said cheerfully. "I need to get some shopping done anyway. Most of my clothes don't fit anymore," she pouted and then squealed, "Shopping spree!"

"Thanks Lisanna!" Lucy gave her a hug which she welcomed. "You're the best!"

Lisanna whispered in her ear during the hug, "And hopefully during this mission, you two will start dating so the whole guild can finally collect their earnings, after literal years."

"Earnings?" Lucy pulled back from the hug. "What earnings?"

"From betting," Lisanna replied innocently.

"Is it that obvious?" Lucy blushed, which Gray thought was cute, even though he had no idea what they were talking about. "I-I d-didn't think..." Gray struggled to keep the wide smile off his face.

"Yup!" Lisanna finished her comment with a wink. She waved, "I have to help Mira-nee now, and ask her for the day off tomorrow. See you!"

Lucy stammered, "A-anyway, l-let's go to the request board." She held Gray's hand and pull him along, much to the latter's joy (though he'd ever admit it).

Meanwhile, Erza was on the second floor, picking out her S-class request. No one was up there, giving her the peace and quiet to pick a job worthy enough for her attention.

Her eyes came across one.

Request: Defeat a group of S-class level bandits terrorizing Hargeon citizens.

Client: Mayor of Hargeon

Reward: 2, 000, 000 Jewel.

Erza took the request and made her way downstairs, not before examining her guild again from above.

Lucy and Gray were at the normal request board and they were chatting, or as Mirajane would call it, flirting. But, then again, she called everything flirting. Juvia was out of the guild, probably with Lyon. Natsu and Lisanna were at the bar and Freed was talking with Mirajane. Wendy was scolding Carla about her ignorance to Happy's love while Romeo was consoling Happy.

She was going to miss Team Natsu.

Erza sighed and went to the bar to tell Mira to reserve her job.

She was upset and only one thing could make her happy. The only thing that was guaranteed to make her happy.

Cake.