I know I haven't updated the others yet, but this story was nagging me since last December—months of fighting with myself. XD Anyway, hope you enjoy~ And I promise to update The Afterlife after this. I haven't update for so long, that if stories can grow cobwebs, I think there would be. XD Then after that, the other stories I have ignored for awhile, since my focus was on We Will Never Give Up, With Out A Fight. Wow, that is one long name... -_-

~~~~~ Regret ~~~~~

Lucy's POV:

I walked my way home, tears streaming down my face—yet again. As you see, this wasn't exactly the first time I go home, mid afternoon, depressed. It actually happened often. Maybe it has become a routine—ever since the guild has long forgotten about my existence...

I don't really understand them. Once, they used to be my family who cares for me so much. Who will immediately beat the crap anyone, who ever made me shed a tear, until they drop to their knees, begging for mercy. The ones who thought me what real family is—well, was... But ever since Lisanna came back from Edolas, it seemed they don't even give a glance right at me. When someone waves to my direction, I don't bother saying hi, because for all I knew, Lisanna was right behind me.

Now, don't think I hate Lisanna. I could never forgive myself even thinking about hating a friend. But it seemed that I was just a replacement, until she comes back. A 'place holder' in other words—kept there until they find the one they needed, and then throw them away.

I don't regret every single moment I spent with everyone in Fairy Tail. At least, that's what my sanity is convincing me. But inside me, I feel my anger and depression building up. That one day, it will just explode into pure hatred.

And no one will even notice it happen...

It's as if, they won't even notice if I'm gone. Like I'm just a toy they can play with, and toss it away for a new one—like I'm some non-living object without any feelings. It's as if, I never knew them. As if I never met them my whole life...

I sighed, trying to put my raging thoughts aside before I burst. I wiped my tears at the back of my hand, and saw a swipe of pink. I looked, and there it was—the Fairy Tail insignia that showed you were a member of Fairy Tails family. My hand made a fist, and I shook, trying to stop the new flows of tears.

'What if I just left the guild? Not like they would notice or care anyway.'

I shook my head roughly—some do care. The only people who noticed. Mostly Wendy tried her best, trying to make Team Natsu to notice I was even there..

A small sad smile made its way to my face as I thought of her. Was she really one of my true friends? Natsu and the others were out of the list for ignoring me. I remembered Wendy was one of the only people who greeted me for my birthday...

Along with Levy, of course. I know Gajeel always notices me in the corner, but he doesn't exactly 'care' his surroundings—unless it was a battle—anyway. But at least he notices. And of course along with Wendy was Carla. Lily also notices. Mirajane tries, but she is just too busy with Lisanna... I guess Juvia glances at me from time to time with a worried expression, but I gave her a forced smile, saying I was fine.

A real smile was plastered in my face, remembering those who remember me. They may be few, but at least I have someone to lean onto in a time of need. The times when Wendy would volunteer to go on missions with me, when Levy tries chatting with me from time to time, when Gajeel and me share a glance and he would look as if asking if I was alright and I would reply with a shrug and give him a sad smile. When Lily would sometimes come to me asking if I wanted kiwi which would always make me laugh at his kiwi-addiction, and Juvia and me even have small chats every now and then.

No—I wasn't alone. I had someone I could be with. I could even have some new friends! Yeah—that's right! I should expand my social status! I could—

Something shiny caught my attention, snapping me out of my thoughts—a necklace, with a gemstone hanging. I looked around, and seeing no one was retrieving it. I came closer, out of curiousity, and held it, examining the gem. I felt some sort of magic power in that gem...

It was blue, with some sort of swirly design. It kind of reminds me of a portal. I turned it around, and saw some writings encarved at the back. I couldn't exactly 'read' the writings. I think it was in Latin. So I had no choice but to read it at home, where I, coincidentally, had a Latin translation book. Lucky me!

I reached home, minutes later, and immediately check on my book shelf. I found the book, and sat on my desk chair, and as I read the message at the back, I felt some sort of anger surging up. The anger I tried keeping. My hands turned to a fist once again, and I shook in anger. The writing was a simple question. Translated, it asked, "Do you have a reason to hate the world that you live in?"

All the small amount of happiness I felt awhile ago was completely gone, as hatred overpowered it. Without thinking, I replied aloud, all my anger, adding force.

"Yes." I barely whispered.

Suddenly, light glowed from the gem, making me shock, dropping the book, which landed softly on my bed. But I couldn't let go of the gem. I was somehow drawn to it. I clutched it tightly, as the bright light blinded me, making me close it shut tight.

Then I felt the sensation of unconscious come to me, and before I knew it, I blacked out.

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It's finally getting off my nerves! XD Anyway, please review of what you think of this. The next chapter would probably be after I update the rest. :P I will have to make a pattern of how to update... -_- Anyway, thank you for reading~