A/N: So this has been a long time coming and I'm excited to get back into the world that I fell in love writing about. I hope you will all support this story as much as you supported the previous one. This one will also take place at the magical Fairy Tail Academy, ((and if I write a third they will have been graduated, but that's forever from now)) I hope you all stick with me and I'll honour you with updates and "fluff".

Anyways, please read ant enjoy viewers new and old. But please do not read this story if you have not read it's predecessor, Light Eater, for it'll make no sense.

Thanks.

Summary: Lucy and Natsu are back at school for their final year and things are becoming increasingly fishy. With many things beside relationship issues ahead will this year be any better than the last?

Chapter One: Autumn

Lucy's entire body quivered in the autumn air. The short skirt of her school uniform seemed to flap around her legs uncontrollably and she couldn't stop her teeth from chattering. Sun rays seemed to peek over the mountain as she stood before the train station, the lone whistle of the engine breaking the dawn quiet.

It was August 31st and it was time that school began once again. Time to go back to the glorified halls and whispering portraits and the witches and wizards she'd gone to school with for the past six years. Her home.

Lucy pulled her suitcase behind her, pushing open the station door and instantly being greeted by the familiar smell of old socks and deep fried goods. Many faces, new and old, filtered around the docking bay, talking to one another in a classic Welsh country lilt. The summer had been a long and uneventful one; which was a welcome relief after the hellish school year before. Everything had seemed to just take a breather, stop and wade back into normality.

Finding a empty seat, Lucy flopped into an uncomfortable plastic chair, sighing loudly as she pulled out a novel from her bag. The words on the pages seemed to blur and Lucy was unable to concentrate on the sentences before her.

Although the things had gone back to normal Lucy knew she wouldn't be able too. So much had changed and not all of it good; simplicity seemed impossible. Natsu had been trying harder than ever to make things seem okay; as if they could go back to being in a normal relationship.

Groaning audibly, Lucy snapped her book shut as the bell chimed ten. She needed to board in ten minutes and she wanted her own seat. Collecting her things, Lucy hurried to her train in hopes of a snatching up her own cabin. Many other witches and wizards alike crowded the station, with their mewling cats and chattering finches and birds. Although the wizarding world tried their best to keep their existence a secret it was almost painfully obvious how much they stood out.

They all spoke loudly and excitedly, pushing and shoving to allow themselves leeway to get onto the train. Lucy found herself practically crushed as she slithered past two chubby wizards, thankful she'd only brought her one duffel. Ducking and darting around other students who fought to be seated with their friends, Lucy managed to find her own cabin.

Slipping inside, Lucy quickly closed the glass door shutting out the chaos of the outside and slumping onto the bench seat. Closing her eyes she inhaled through her nose and allowed her mind to calm.

She was looking forward to the new, and final year, of school but so much was going to be different and Lucy didn't know what to expect. After the incident Lucy took a month break from school; just taking time at home and slowly accepting her new purpose and being. She was the daughter of a Underworlder and she was a reincarnation of her mother and mothers before. All of it was completely insane and speaking the words only made it that much more unbelievable.

Lucy pressed her forehead against the chilled glass window, gazing out upon the deep emerald grass. School was another burden that constantly reminded her of her past, the abilities she had gained and that now plagued her waking existence made her stomach roll.

The train lurched forward and Lucy's flesh scrapped against the window pane, she quickly pulled away from the window as the train worked up speed. The whole idea of her being some kind of mythical Underworld entity was unnerving and she was afraid of the responsibilities that came with that.

A small tap on her cabin window ruptured her from her thoughts, snapping to attention Lucy saw Natsu standing at the door, a small smile on his lips.

"Can I come in?" He mouthed, fingers tapping on the glass leaving unpleasant smudges.

Lucy nodded, signalling him inside, mind slowing back into reality.

Natsu pulled open the sliding door and ducked inside, seating himself on the opposite bench. "Hey, how're you doing?" He asked, pulling his bag onto the seat.

"I'm alright, a bit nervous." Lucy said honestly, casting him a side ways glance.

"Yeah," he nodded understandingly, "things are going to be a lot different this year that's for sure."

Lucy didn't respond, looking out the window once again. Things between her and Natsu were another matter entirely, things were better than ever but something terrible seemed to loom under the surface.

Natsu frowned momentarily, gazing at Lucy in concern. He knew something was off, it had been plaguing her for weeks but she refused to open up to him and it drove him insane. "I wonder who'll be nominated prefect this year," Natsu said, trying to make conversation. "I bet Levy's hoping it's her, knowing how she is."

Lucy dragged her eyes over to Natsu, "yeah, Levy has wanted to be prefect since first year. I hope she gets it."

Natsu opened a side pocket on his suitcase and pulled out a squished peanut butter sandwich, slowly unwrapping it's protective covering. "Yeah, she'd be really happy." He bit into the sandwich, chewing on the doughy substance thoughtfully.

Lucy knew Levy would be extremely pleased about being nominated prefect, her best friend was ambitious and driven and she deserved it. But some of the things her classmates had said at the good-bye ceremony had her worried. "I hope Lucy is nominated next year! She's super powerful and talk about good looks!" one had said. "Yeah Levy's great and all but Lucy is much stronger than her now, I think she should win!" These thoughts worried her, what would Levy do if she won in her stead?

"Oi! Lucy!" Natsu, once again called her back from the abyss. "I'm worried about you, you've been acting so strange lately."

His eyes burned into hers and Lucy felt herself growing uncomfortable. "I'm fine, "she lied. "As I said I'm just a bit nervous."

Natsu could see the lie pass her lips and he frowned in frustration, crossing his arms over his chest. She was being impossible! Completely dejected, he silenced, jaw snapping shut.

The rest of the train ride continued in tense, unmoving silence; neither one of them making any effort at communication. Once the intercom came on signalling their arrival at the Academy they both hastily grabbed their bags and rushed off the train.

Evading Natsu was a game Lucy was very good at and as soon as she escaped her cabin she found herself in a crowd of complete strangers. Heaving a sigh of relief she followed the pack up the winding stone stair case leading up to the school, bag bumping behind her. Luckily her school had gained quite a few new students and their confusion allowed Lucy to cover to hide from her peers; buried within the first years.

Thankfully Lucy knew her way around and was able to find her way to the Great Hall in a matter of seconds, finding a seat in a table tucked away in the back. As other students began to flow in Lucy pulled her cloak hood up as if to avoid conformation.

"I wonder where Lucy is?" Said a familiar voice in the passing crowd, "I haven't seen her all day."

Lucy peered up, examining the passerby's. Juvia, Levy, Cana and Lisanna walked past her obliviously, all smiling widely.

"I saw her briefly at the train station, she appeared off." Cana said, brown eyes casting a glance around.

" Things have been hard for her." Lisanna responded, looking sheepish.

"Yeah, I don't know how I would have responded to knowing I was a reincarnation of my mother." Levy spoke up, twirling a finger around a blue lock.

Lucy blushed in embarrassment and watched her friends backs as the vanished into the mass, was she that obvious? All of the feelings she'd been trying to hide were so easily surfaced.

She pulled her hood around her face tighter as the doors closed shut and the last of the students took their seats.

Within moments Headmaster Makarov was standing before them, tiny bald head barely peeking over the podium. "Hello students!" He called out, putting a hand to the podium and shrinking it down to size. "Welcome back to another year at Fairy Tail Academy, where magic is not just taught but achieved!"

The crowd cheered and whooped as the Headmaster cleared his throat. "I would like to give a warm welcome to our first years who are just beginning their journey here with us! And another round of applause to the students that keep coming back!"

Again the room erupted in cheers as people stood and clapped and shared in the celebration. Headmaster Makarov calmed the crowd and began once again, "as you all know, before the feast can start we must nominate our two new prefects!"

Lucy felt her heart seize, praying that it wasn't her.

Makarov's wise eyes scanned the crowd, as if searching for her. "I'm happy to announce, that by student vote, our two new prefects are . . ."

Lucy's heart ached in her chest and her breathing hitched, it couldn't be her!

"Lucy Heartfilia and Jellal Fernandas!"

The students exploded in laughter and cheering and Lucy felt her heart sink in her chest. This wasn't suppose to happen!

"Now if those two would come up and give a few words to the students!" Makarov shouted over the noise, smiling.

Numb, Lucy stood, knees shaking, fingers lifting her hood away from her face. The instant it fell around her shoulders eyes fell on her, full of hope and joy. As if walking to the hanging noose Lucy took each shaky step slowly, time seeming to freeze. Makarov watched her as she made her way to the stage, eyes twinkling.

Lucy felt sick as she took the final steps onto the stage, lungs tearing away inside, heart leaping and stuttering.

Jellal cast her a small smile, standing aside her, "congrats." He whispered under his breath as he took the mic.

Lucy said nothing as she stood there frozen, eyes glued to the floor.

"Hey everybody," Jellal called out, grinning. "Who knew I'd be elected right?"

The crowd hooted in laughter, adoring every moment of his confident self.

"This is going to the the year to remember! The year of triumph and victory! And I, as prefect, will ensure everything is finally done right around here!" Jellal shouted, grinning ear to ear. "Now I'll pass the mic to my prefect in company, Lucy!"

He shoved the mic into her hands, casting her a final toothy smile. Lucy fumbled with it awkwardly, stepping towards the podium.

She opened her mouth to speak, eyes finally meeting the crowds. "Hi," she squeaked, knees as weak as butter. "Now this is a bit of a surprise." She said meekly, fingers shaking. "I would just like to thank you all for nominating me and that . . ." Lucy trailed off as the bright blue hair of her best friend caught her gaze.

Levy was staring up at her, jaw dropped, cheeks flushed and eyes burning in disbelief. Lucy could feel the anger coming off her in waves and the utter shock written across her face was plain as day. Faltering Lucy peeled her eyes from Levy's face, trying to compose herself. "I would just like to say that this year is going to be something else!" And with all the enthusiasm she could manage Lucy shouted out to the crowd.

Regardless of the stiffened excitement from Lucy the crowd went wild. Stepping away from the podium, Lucy passed the mic back to Makarov. Jellal was whispering things in her ears, things that were probably important but Lucy's mind could not stop swimming. He ended up dragging her off stage, arms wrapped around her shoulders in a friendly gesture, hazel eyes burning with excitement.

"This is going to be great Lucy!" He chattered, "I have so many ideas! First what do you think about a Halloween ball? Or a pumpkin pie eating contest!?"

Lucy had never seen Jellal this excited before, his eyes seemed to blaze and a very noticeable skip was in in his step. Everything following this seemed to happen in a dazed blur, the Sorting, the commotion of everyone finding their new dorm rooms, everything was such a blur Lucy couldn't even remember half of it.

As a prefect her and Jellal shared their own split dorm room at the top of the Observation tower. Mindlessly Lucy was dragged up the countless stairs to her new home which was terribly far away from everything else. Jellal was still talking excitedly as he opened the door to their shared office and common room.

"Isn't it great?" He asks, smiling at Lucy, "all this space all to ourselves. I can't wait to get my full use out of it."

Lucy nodded stupidly, words as dry as sandpaper, "yeah it's great."

Jellal gazed around the room lovingly, grinning, "yeah." He whispered more to himself than to her. Concentrating back on Lucy Jellal asked, "feel free to head up to your room, I'm sure our bags are there already."

Without saying another word Lucy hurried up the stairs, wanting the sanctuary of her bedroom direly. Once inside she closed the door and flopped on her bed, burying herself in the fresh pressed sheets. Tomorrow was going to be absolute hell.

A/N: Kind of short first chapter but I just want to see if it's an idea worth continuing. Please let me know if you'd like to see more.

Thank you all

3 Suicidal