N/A: Hello everyone. I'm a new writer in the area, despite using FF for years. I'm Brazilian and I've tried to translate the story into English. I feel for grammatical errors and possible wrong intonations. If there is a beta that can help me, thank you very much. The story is already finished in another dissemination portal, so we will not have hiatus or delays. I hope you enjoy and have fun with part of my imagination.
It had been a week or so since we had returned from Edolas, and everyone was killing the longing for their beloved nakama, Lisanna. It had returned after two years of a supposed death. All of them, without exception, were very homesick, not to mention the happiness of the Strauss family to have their dead sister back. Come to think of it, it was a good thing. Our Fairy Tail family was complete.
I lifted my head from the counter and turned my eyes to the beautiful Mirajane who was drying a glass and grinning.
- Mira, I think I'm going home. - I smiled at her, seeing that she was a little serious. I got up and headed my way out of the guild.
I don't care for all the attention Lisanna was getting, in fact, she's a really nice, kind girl and I felt like we could be great friends.
- Careful, Miss Lucy. - The fishermen spoke, as always, as I passed by the river, balancing on the wall with the Plue, not being by my side today.
I opened the door and went straight to my apartment. Passing the hall I saw the sheriff throwing me a reproachful look. It was three days before my rent was due. I needed to go on a mission as quickly as possible to get enough money to pay my rent and continue with my dear apartment without risk of being thrown out.
I took my belt off and set it on the table along with my keys. It had been a week since I had called any heavenly spirit. I felt I should not bother them just because I felt a little lonely.
I missed being with my dear friends, being part of Fairy Tail's strongest team. I understood that everyone's attention was focused on her, but I could not help but fear that I could be changed.
I took a quick shower and wore a yellow dress with two thin straps going up a foot above my knee. I left the bathroom and felt a presence passing through my room toward the door. Could they be coming to see me finally?
I went into the kitchen with my belt and the keys in my hands. It could be Natsu and Happy, as it could also be some invader. I took my strongest key, already preparing to ask Loke for help. She did not feel the messy, disorganized presence of Natsu or the smell of fish in the kitchen, Happy's favorite food.
- Who's there? - I said, urging those who were there to speak. I know we should be as careful as possible when we have the possibility of being assaulted, but did not feel a threatening presence.
I heard a noise coming from behind the counter. The kitchen was empty, refrigerator closed, cabinets unharmed, everything in its proper place. I could be imagining things now. In fact, I went into the kitchen analyzing each space minimally, really hoping there was someone there. I do not want to be called crazy, besides being considered the weakest of the strongest team in the Fairy Tail guild.
- Kyaaaah - I was scared when I felt something jumping on me and squeezing me strongly.
- Onee-chan, I'm hungry. - A little girl, five years old at the most, spoke as she puckered and looked irritated.
A pretty little girl with gray hair looked at me. Something in his eyes made me shiver. Something in his gaze frightened me. I pushed those thoughts away as I rose from the floor with the little girl on my lap.
- What is your name? - I needed to know about any information to help the little girl."
I didn't know if it was lost and for some reason it came to rest in my apartment, or even came after me knowing that I am a celestial mage with a good part of the golden keys. She smiled at me as I tugged at a lock of my hair.
- You're so beautiful, Onee-chan. - She was still playing with my hair.
I remembered that she said she was hungry. I sat her on the kitchen counter in an attempt to get space and prepare something for her to eat, and maybe, just maybe, she could speak his name and other important things.
- My name is Sae and I'm 5 years old. - She said, holding out one of her hands, showing five tiny fingers.
I smiled at the cuteness, but I could not let myself be carried away by grace and did not know who this little doll was.
- Oh, all this? - What a beautiful young lady. I looked at her, smiling.
I left a plate of cookies, the precious cookies I left hidden from Natsu and Happy, and also a glass of milk. That's what kids eat, right? She promptly began to eat making a mess, leaving traces of biscuits flying through the air.
- Sae, are you alone? - How did you get to my apartment? I leaned my head on one hand and with the other I got a biscuit to eat as well.
She took a sip of her milk then jumped off the bench and ran out of the kitchen. Before I could get up and follow her, she walked into the kitchen holding a white envelope. He handed me over and tried to jump on my lap again. I picked it up in my lap, bringing the cookies and the glass of milk closer. I looked at the letter and opened my eyes when I noticed that it was addressed to me. I ripped the side of the envelope and pulled out the letter.
"Dear Lucy-san,
If you're reading this letter, it means you're already with Sae-chan. I am sorry to report a very important subject in a letter. I need you to come to Fiore as soon as possible. I have news of an extremely powerful dragon and I feel that only you can help me.
With love, Princess Hisui. "
I looked at Sae and she was almost falling asleep on my shoulder. I set it carefully so that I could get up with her on my lap. I needed to speak to the Master. Why would Princess Hisui send a child to my apartment to give me a letter? What is the important subject that she quotes? Why would she need me?
- Onee-chan, my kitten is gone. - She grabbed my shoulder and settled into my lap.
- Kitty? How did you get here, Sae? - I left the kitchen and laid her down on the couch.
I strapped my belt around my waist, holding Leo's key in my pouch. I looked at Sae, seeing that she was sleeping peacefully on the couch. I could take you to the master in the morning. I looked at the living room window and saw that it was night.
I decided to take Sae to bed to let her rest, and then, the next morning, I would try to get some new information and take her to the master. I left her in bed and covered her, when I pulled away from the bed I felt a little hand holding me.
- Onee-chan, do you sleep with me? - I'm afraid. She spoke sleepily. Cedi smiled.
I lay down beside her, pulled the blanket up so I could get covered too. Then she approached me and threw an arm around my waist. We fell asleep quickly.
[...]
I woke up the next day feeling a weight on my head and on my belly. Hopefully, I opened my eyes. It could be Natsu and Happy on their nightly visits to sleep with me. I looked down and remembered who had slept beside me, Sae. Who would be on my mind? I reached out my arms and felt a soft coat.
- Sae-chan, let me sleep some more. - A very delicate voice like that of another child.
I lifted my body causing a cat to fall and sit on the bed rubbing its eyes. A cat with gray hairs and orange ears. Sae woke up and smiled openly throwing herself into my arms.
- Onee-chan, good morning. Now you know Roku. - She hugged me and looked in the direction of the kitten. Definitely an exceed. The point in question, a new Dragon Slayer came about? I stroked his head and it melted down toward my lap.
- Lushi is so sweet. Princess Hisui is right. - He spoke curled up beside Sae, fighting for more attention.
I didn't understand anything that was happening. My house was invaded by a 5 year old accompanied by an exceed, both came by order of Princess Hisui. What person would be crazy to send a child and a cat to deliver a message on an important mission? I left Sae sitting with Roku at her side on the bed and I stood facing the two of them.
- Sae, I need you to tell me everything you know. Roku, you must know something too. - I crossed my arms, hoping to look serious.
She lay down again and covered her face. This childish attitude reminded me a lot of a Dragon Slayer of Fire. She missed him so much, but it was not the right time.
I pulled the covers and Sae was laughing while pretending to be sleeping beside a sleepy, but awake, exceed. Expected Attitude of a Child. Clearly she could not tell me what was happening.
- Since there's no one awake, I do not have to make pancakes for more than one person. - I got up and went to the kitchen. I knocked on the door and hid behind the wall outside the room.
I counted for 3 seconds seeing, at the end of the count, the little pair running toward the kitchen screaming my name. I cooked breakfast and quickly had breakfast. After everyone took a shower, I improvised a sleeve shirt of mine, so that it simulated a dress for little Sae. We left for the guild. Today I would present the pair to the master and try to clear the doubts that filled my mind.
I opened the door of the guild as delicately as possible, trying not to draw attention, even after answering so many questions along the way, like "Lucy is mother?" Or "It does not look like Dragon Slayer of fire."
The last question left me confused, after all, we are nakamas close, partners, despite nurturing a confused feeling for him. I put those thoughts aside. He needed to resolve a very important issue and Natsu was not the focus now.
I walked through the door and noticed the same people standing by the guild. In the corner of the room were the same group laughing happily. It seemed like an ordinary day since Lisanna returned. I looked in their direction and noticed how Natsu looked happy with Lisanna at his side. Erza savored her strawberry cake, Happy flew happily, Gray smiled with a melted Juvia at his side. Everyone seemed extremely happy, as if there was nothing different or as if there was nothing lacking beside them.
I left the hurt aside. Now he needed to solve more important matters. I headed toward the balcony and was confronted by a confused Mirajane.
- Lucy, who are ... - I interrupted her mouth. I did not want to call attention, especially here in the guild.
- Look, I need to talk to the master, and then I'll clarify any questions you may have. - She continued with her brows furrowed.
She pointed to the second floor in a door next to the S-Class missions mural. Sae stared at the whole guild in shock, Roku resting on my head. I went up the stairs, knocking on the door and coming in when it was signaled that I could enter. I left Sae sitting in a chair and closed the door for us to have more privacy.
- Lucy? - Makarov looked worriedly at Sae.
- Master, I need your help. I took the letter from my belt and laid it on the table.
