Lonergoddess: So really I got this idea all out of a sudden and I kinda liked it. Please give me advice, I feel that my writing is truly depressing and... I really want to write a good story because I have good ideas, some motivation, but zero skills.

Lucy: Oh don't be too hard on yourself

Lonergoddess: (TT^TT) Lucy-san you're too kind!

Sting: Yeah whatever I'm not even in this chapter. I'M OUT!

Rogue: *sighs* Anyways, Lonergoddess does NOT own Fairy Tail. Or Sabertooth.

Frosch : Fro thinks so too!

I stared at the grand door slowly open, a bright light beaming out of it. Everything looked so promising. I could already hear the victorious cries from the army and Wendy tearing up in joy. Yet somehow, I couldn't feel so relieved. Something was wrong but I couldn't put a finger on it.

The door...

My eyes grew wide. Did Crux finally finish his research?

The door needs to be closed now!

Crux was strangely loud, his voice hurting my head. I gasped out as knowledge filled up in my head. It was almost like when Hibiki inserted the instructions of Urano Metria.

I slowly stepped towards the entrance, my body not quite with my mind. Wendy, Happy, Carla, and Pantherlily noticed this.

"Is something wrong Lucy-san?" Wendy asked curiously.

"The door must be closed. This instant!" I cried out urgently. This took the Princess by shock, and she swiftly stood in front of me with her arms wide open to protect the large door.

"Don't you even think of touching the door! This is our only hope to protect the future!" The jade Princess warned, yet I didn't even flinch.

I felt scared, knowing that every moment wasted will bring our future to it's true demise.

"This is a portal that leads to 400 years back, not a canon. This is the entrance to the dragons!" I yelled at her.

Princess Hisui's face paled, her mind processing what I just said. My explanation did make more sense, while Future Rogue's proved to become more doubtful by the second as there were no traces of dragons.

Soon after I said that. The ground began to shake violently.

"What is that? An earthquake?!" Someone from the army cried out in fear.

Right away, the poor man's question was answered to the appearance of a large dragon's thunderous roar. A large scaly foot took a step towards us, creating more tremors. The dark shadow of the humongous reptile covered the entire royal army, whom were quivering in horror.

I quickly dashed out of it's way and glanced at the jade haired princess. She looked positively terrible, already sweating. It seems like she realized her error, at a time far too late. The destruction of Crocus was already commencing, and the dragon wasn't even trying.

Everyone was surprised and scared. I could see poor Wendy shaking like a leaf, her mouth wide open, yet she couldn't make a sound. This wasn't supposed to happen. Everyone was supposed to be safe and relieved.

"What now? Is this going to be the worst future for Fiore?" I thought, tears already threatening to come out. I heard more screams of terror.

"No."

Right now is no time to mope. I stood up strong, and immediately ran to the Princess, who was pale and still like a white marble statue.

I ran up to her, and held her tightly, "How do you close the door?!"

Her wide emerald eyes stared, still fixed in pure shock. This time I shook her violently.

"Snap out of it!"

"Th-there... On that pedestal..." She finally replied, pointing towards it with her shaking hands.

I ran after it as if there was no tomorrow, even if my legs ache like hell. I reached for the lever, hoping and praying that I'll be able to save our future.

"Lucy-san! How did you realize what was going on?!" Wendy asked, her long blue pigtails waving due to the blast of wind from the entrance.

While holding onto the lever with both of my hands, I gave Wendy a brief explanation of how Crux did some research for me. The door won't budge at all. I was growing more and more desperate as the dragons slowly flowed out.

I think I heard Wendy ask something, yet through the roars and the buzzing in my head I was a mess.

"Why won't the door close?!" I yelled out in frustration. No way in hell I'd want to live in a world of rubble and destructive dragons. I will live a better future.

A burst of wind pushed me back, and although I'm lucky to be alive, my whole body is covered with dried blood and severe scratches. The buzzing in my head is getting louder, but I still stand up and run to the lever.

This time I grasped the lever firmly, to the point of when my hands feel numb and my knuckles turn white.

Taking a deep breath I cried out, "I swore that I would protect the future!"

I pull and pull, grunting during the whole painful process.

Suddenly, I heard a familiar female voice.

"Don't forget about me!"

I turn around to see Yukino, running after me with Mira.

"Lucy-sama, please take out all of your Golden keys." Yukino requested.

"Combined with mine, we'll use all twelve keys to seal the gate."

"We're using all our celestial spirits?" I asked in disbelief. I opened the gates to all of my keys once when saving Loke, however it took all of my magic. Combined with Yukino, opening the twelve gates at once will take all of our magic or even kill us! Unfortunately, I wasn't given much choice as I saw Yukino throw her two golden keys above. I grasped onto my dear keys and threw it above as well, not wasting a moment. The twelve keys, finally reunited began to magically shimmer in a brilliant gold hue that reminded me of a sunrise.

Yukino and I kneeled down together and slowly, our hands, motion, and breathing became one.

"Oh celestial spirits of the twelve Golden Paths, lend us the power to seal this evil. Open! Twelve gates of the Zodiac!"

My magic power was quickly drained away, but I can't fall. Now I can only hope and rely on my friends and Yukino's to protect our future.

From the enchanted gasps of awe, I guess the sight must've been radiant and wonderful. And when our celestial spirits were done, I looked at the finally closed doors. A smile was plastered on everyone's faces.

"We did it huh, Lucy-sama..." Yukino said with a weak smile as she fell to the ground with a thump.

"Yukino!" I cry out and hold onto the very much pale celestial mage.

"S-sorry... But I don't think I'm able to live on... It seems like I'm not used to the sudden drain of magic from so many celestial spirits..." Yukino apologized, a tear rolling down her face.

"No! Don't say sorry! You can't die!" I yelled out, already weeping in front of her so much that my sight blurred. This can't happen again. I can't let someone die in my arms again.

"Ne-, Lucy-sama?" Yukino asked weakly.

"Yes? W-what is it?"

"I'd like you to please take care of my golden keys. I want you to save the future and live on for me." Yukino requested, and placed the two glimmering keys upon my lap.

I couldn't make a sound. I've shed so much tears today. My heart is aching so badly, it's almost worse than when Minerva was beating me up.

"Oh, and please tell Mira-nee that... I finally know the reason why I exist... It's.. because I was meant to help you close the gates." After saying her last request, Yukino closed her eyes. She looked so peaceful.

"L-lucy?"

I turn around to see Mirajane. Her hands already covering her mouth, and her eyes wide with shock.

"Mirajane... I'm so sorry..." was all I could say before Mira ran up to Yukino crying.

"Mirajane... Yukino wanted me to tell you that... She knows the reason why she exists. It's to close the gates and save everyone's future. Oh, she called you Mira-nee, you know? Yukino is such a wonderful person." I said between my hiccups from crying.

Mirajane could only cry even more. Many people looked at us, silently.

That's when that stupid future Rogue appeared.

"Hmph, well it seems like you did manage to close the gates. Although it's such a shame that poor Yukino was too weak to handle it." he scoffed and kicked a pebble at us.

"YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP!" I yell at him, wiping away my tears and putting Yukino's keys away. "Yukino was not weak! She was strong and clever and we will forever thank her! If it wasn't for Yukino, there'd be more dragons rampaging the land! And it's all cause of you, you bastard!" I was blinded with fury.

My comment seemed to enrage future Rogue. His fists clenched, and face changed to an ugly frown.

"You'll regret saying that to me you piece of garbage." He shouted and charged at me with a fist covered with shadows.

Just like last time. I couldn't help but freeze. What now? I have no power to summon my spirits. I could hardly even stand up, yet here I am on my feet frozen in front of my enemy.

"Natsu..." Was all I could think.

Lonergoddess: Yes there is a hint of Nalu here. Sorry! Sting and Rogue WILL come, just be patient. Btw is Lucy too OOC? If she is, please tell me. Nicely if possible. Also... REVIEWW PLEASE!

Which ship do you vote for?

Sticy/Stilu (Sting x Lucy)

Rolu (Rogue x Lucy)

Stiluro (Sting x Lucy x Rogue)

Nalu (Natsu x Lucy)