Chapter 1

It has been almost an entire year after the previous Grand Magic Games that ended with Fairy Tail as the winner. As the next GMG drew closer and closer, a certain celestial mage of the guild slowly began to feel more and more ignored. At first she thought it was only in her head when it started months ago, but now people just give her pitiful looks and the walk away. Even her own team and best friend, Levy, hasn't talked to her in a while. But, even after all this, she is still happy because there is still one person who always pays attention to Lucy, Juvia.

Awhile back, Juvia noticed how gloomy Lucy seemed, so she began to hang out with Lucy. They slowly and slowly became closer and closer as friends. Juvia even stopped considering Lucy as her rival with Gray. Lucy was able to tell Juvia exactly how she felt about the guild ignoring her which made her feel better. Every once in a while, they train together since the games are just around the corner. Today, they are at Lucy's apartment to get away from the rowdy guild, and to discuss something important.

"You know Juvia, you don't have to come over all the time." said Lucy as she locked the door.

"Don't worry. This is just my way to make sure you don't feel alone anymore." Juvia said as she sat down on Lucy's bed.

"Heh. At least I have one friend left in the guild." Lucy said happily. Everything became quiet after that for a few moments.

"...Hey, Lucy?" said Juvia.

"Yeah. What's up?" Lucy asked as she sat down next to Juvia.

"Are...are you sure this is a good idea?" asked Juvia.

"What?" Lucy said for clarity.

"Your idea about leaving the guild." said Juvia.

Lucy had suggested that they both take time off from the guild for some last-minute training before the games so they can help the guild more than they did last time when Lucy kept getting beat up and Juvia got distracted by Gray.

"I told you Juvia. It'll be fine. It's just like what Gildarts does. We leave for a while and we come back, simple." said Lucy.

"But what if-" Juvia began.

"Trust me Juvia. This will help us and the guild." Lucy said calmly. Juvia still seemed uneasy.

"And, it may help impress Gray." Lucy purred. Juvia eyes suddenly lit up and a wide smile grew across Juvia's face.

"Ok! Let's do it." said Juvia.

"Great!" Lucy said.

"Oh yeah, and what you said before, about having only one friend in the guild, I...I kinda want to talk to you about that." said Juvia.

"Sure. What about it?" Lucy asked.

"Well...the reason people stopped talking to you...was because..." said Juvia as she began to hold her hand to her chest.

"Was because the Grand Magic Games were coming up, right?" Lucy finished.

"Um...well..." said Juvia.

"I know they're probably just worried about me, and I bet you probably worried too. Don't worry. I'll be fine." said Lucy.

"...Ok. Good." Juvia said.

"Well, we better get some sleep. You can have the bed." Lucy said as she stood up.

"Thanks." said Juvia. After that, they both fell asleep after a few minutes.

When morning came and light hit their faces, they both woke up. After they each took a bath, ate breakfast, did their air, and packed all the stuff they would need, since they would be gone for a few months, they headed to the guild. Juvia was wearing her usual outfit from before the first games, Lucy was wearing black jean shorts, a gold-colored tank-top, her usual boots and had her hair let down.

"Do you really think they'll be ok with it?" Juvia asked again.

"I told you Juvia. No matter what, the guild will always support us." said Lucy. With that, they reached the guild that had its door partly open. They both walked in quietly and saw all of the guild members talking.

"Ok, while the master is away, we should pick worthy candidates for this years Magic Games." said Erza.

"What about we use last years team? You know, Natsu, Erza, Lucy, Wendy, and Gray." Lisanna suggested.

"Maybe, but maybe Lucy shouldn't be part of it." Gray said. Suddenly, Lucy felt her heart slightly break.

"Yeah. I mean, when Minerva took her keys away, she was practically helpless." Wendy added. Some members began to murmur in agreement. Lucy's heart broke some more. Juvia could slightly see Lucy trembling. She tried to pull Lucy out of the guild, but she wouldn't move.

"Hey, come on guys. Lu-Lu is better than that." said Levy. Lucy was glad someone still cared about her besides Juvia.

"But, I guess I have to agree about her being helpless without her keys." Levy said. Lucy then began to have tears form in her eyes.

"Yeah. Lucy is pretty much weak." Natsu said. Lucy heart finally shattered completely. The tears then began to stream down her face and she hid her eyes under her bangs. She was also clenching her fists tightly.

"Alright, then it's decided. Lucy will not be competing." said Erza. Everyone in the guild just nodded their heads.

"That's enough!" Juvia screamed. Everyone turned their heads towards the guild entrance and they saw Juvia with an angry look on her face and saw small tear drops falling from Lucy's face.

"L-Lucy...We didn't..." Natsu began. Everyone in the guild had the same expression as Natsu. Regretful, guilty, and sorry.

"...I thought you guys thought of me as a strong person... As family... I guess I was wrong." Lucy said without looking up. Lucy turned on her heel and walked out of the guild. Before Juvia followed her, she turned to Fairy Tail and scowled at them.

"How could you guys be so cruel?!" Juvia yelled. She then took off after Lucy, slamming the doors behind her.

A/N: Hello people! I hope you liked this chapter. Now that Lucy is obviously gonna try to get stronger, I have some options and you guys are gonna pick! Here are the choices:

A) water lacrima implant

B) transformation magic

C) surprise me!

Also, she will still be able to use her spirits. Polling will close when the next chapter is put up, so please leave a review on your vote!