Fairy Tail was partying for what seemed like hours. Lisanna had just come back from Edolas, and everyone in Fairy Tail was happy. Well, everyone but one. Lucy Heartfilia was sitting at a table, alone, and bored out of her mind. Since she didn't know Lisanna before she "died" she had no reason to catch back up with her. Yeah, she did talk with her a little but, but their personalities just weren't compatible, and they couldn't find anything to talk about. Besides her other guildmates wanted to talk with her.
Her team sometimes talked with her, but surprising enough, she talked the most with Gray. He saw that everyone was obsessing about Lisanna, and kept Lucy company. They got along well, and got closer then Lucy was to even Natsu. He always made sure the she had enough money for her rent, and was always up for going on missions with her, no matter what they were. Lucy helped his with his striping habit, and now he only striped a few times a week.
Sighing, Lucy got up and started to the door. No one but Gray noticed her leaving, but Lucy waved, letting him know she was fine. She made sure that no one was following her, and went into an empty alleyway. Crouching down, Lucy revealed her true form. Her eyes turned black, blood-red reptile wings sprout from her back, and her nails turn into short, deadly black claws. Two red horns sprout from her head as well, and her hair turned black fading into red, with golden-blonde streaks into them. Strangely enough, her wings had some golden feathers on them, and the horns had golden streaks in them.
Lucy spread her wings, and started flying. She flew above the cloud layer, so no one could see her, and started making her way back to her old home. Lucy loved to fly fast, and pushed herself to her limits, making it there in record time. She landed explosively in front of the door, dust flying everywhere. She stood up, and opened the front door.
"HEY, I'M HERE! THIS BETTER BE GOOD!" Lucy yelled into the house. There were several servants in the entry hall, and when they saw Lucy, they all scurried away, casting fearful looks over their shoulders. Soon, Jude was walking down the hallway to the entry way.
"Ahh my dear Lucy, I see that you have made it here. You were quicker than expected," he stated when he saw her.
"Cut the crap old man, what did you call me here for?" Lucy snapped, eyes narrowed.
"Follow me," was all Jude said. He walked out the front door, and continued along the pathway. Lucy had no choice but to follow. They continued down to the local village, and he stopped in front of an abandoned house. He looked around, and walked in. Inside Jude motioned for a figure in the shadows to step forward.
"Awww, why'd you have to go and bring him?" Lucy asked.
"Lovely to see you as well Lucy," the figure said.
"Why are we here?"
"You know perfectly well why you are here."
"Already? It hasn't even been 4 months since the last time, if this is what you called me here for, I'll skip" Lucy replied.
"Sorry, but there is no way you can skip this, my dear," the figure stated. He started moving toward her slowly.
"Please, just let me skip it just this once? I promise that next time I won't complain," Lucy pleaded. She backed up, but felt the wall behind her. The figure just shakes his head.
"Nope," he quickly reached up and placed his hand on her forehead. Instantly she crumpled to the ground, her eyes slowly closing.
"Don't worry so much, after I'm done, you won't remember any of this. Only the terrible feeling of dread every time I return." he said as her eyes closed.
Lucy opened her eyes, and blinked a few times. Every came into focus, and she realized that she was an unfamiliar room, strapped to a table. There was one light in the room, and it came from the ring of fire surrounding the table. She thought back to what happened, and remembered everything that had happened. This wasn't the first time this had happened, and once she used to be a creature of light.