Author's Note: Hi! I'm gonna make this as short as possible. This is my first fan-fiction, I hope you like it, please review and tell me everything I did wrong because then I can fix that stuff. I also like suggestions for plot development. Or anything on your mind. I hope you like this story! Enjoy!

Lucy was on her way to the guild. Typical day. She always went to the guild when she wasn't on a job. This was normal, right? Nope. There was something very wrong with this picture. "Natsu's not here with me," Lucy thought was she trudged on in silence. The pink-haired man should have been there with her. "Well, he's more of a boy than a man," Lucy thought in an attempt to cheer herself up. It failed. Something else was bothering her. The previous day, Cana had foretold that Lucy's world would be turned on its head. Cana reassured her this wasn't all bad.

"Something amazing might happen, and everything might be better than before!" the cards mage had pointed out. "All I know is things are going to change in a big way."

"Well, if my day starts without Natsu and Happy, then this can't be as good as Cana's hoping for," Lucy grumbled. She had reached the guild and strolled in as if nothing was the matter. "No use worrying everyone," she decided. Once inside, she found Happy sitting with Carla, Wendy, and Romeo.

"Hey Happy. I was wondering where you guys were. Where's Natsu?"

"Ihingesahtaningitjeel," The Exceed muttered around a fish. When Carla shot him a glare, he quickly swallowed. "I mean, I think he's training with Gajeel."

"Oh, ok. I'll go and say hi." The celestial mage turned to leave, but before she could, a voice called her back.

"Lucy-san, Levy-san told me to tell you to go find her as soon as you get her!" Wendy told her.

"Oh, ok then! Happy, if you see Natsu and Gajeel, tell them to find us!" Lucy called over her shoulder as she went to find her small bluenette friend.

Levy was actually out in the sun for once. She had been waiting for Lucy with a picnic basket at hand, and the girls set up the picnic. Just as they finished, a pair of dragon-slayers came over. Both had been training hard and were hungry. After reaching an agreement that the two would clean up, the four sat to eat; only to be interrupted by pair of children and of Exceeds. This interruption had gone over much more smoothly, because the bluenette dragon-slayer had asked nicely and said please. Lucy remarked that the group kept doubling. Levy swiftly replied that she should have eaten all the food Once the now large group finished eating, and a pair of male dragon-slayers cleaned up, they all thanked Levy and split up into different groups. Gajeel took a nap propped up against a tree while Levy sat on his lap and read. Romeo and Wendy were climbing another tree, where as Happy and Carla decided to take a flight. Natsu and Lucy had opted to lie on the picnic blanket in the sun and relax.

"Hey, Natsu," Lucy called her partner. She spoke quietly because, a, he could easily hear her with is superb senses, and, b, her head was on his chest.

"Mm?" the pink haired male replied. Lucy could feel the rumple in his chest as he spoke.

"Did you forget to tell me you wouldn't be coming by my house this morning?" He looked at her.

"Didn't I?"

"No. Why else would I ask?"

"Because you're weird like that?" The blonde swatted at the boy, but a smile played at her lips, and relief filled her heart. So it was just Natsu being forgetful. Nothing to worry about. All that anxiety for nothing. Natsu put his arm around her and the pair lapsed into a comfortable silence. They relaxed like that until Lucy heard her name.

"Lucy! Lucy!" Mirajane called. "There's someone here to see you!"

"Coming!" Lucy called back. She got up, and, to her surprise, Natsu did as well. He grabbed the blanket and followed her in.

Once her eyes adjusted to the indoor lighting, she saw Master Makarov standing with a woman in a dark suit. The woman was holding a briefcase in one hand and a child in the other. The child looked about Wendy's age, but nothing like the young slayer. This girl had a nice tan, and was as tall Lucy's waist. She also had long ebony hair that curled as it ran down, just past her shoulders and, surprisingly, had bright blue eyes. She wore a knee-length dress. It had sleeves that went to the girl's elbows and ruffled out from there. On her feet were some cloth ankle boots with fringes. Four bracelets donned her wrists. The bracelets were gorgeous. Three were gold, with sun stone and diamond decorations . One was silver, with fascinating moonstone and opal designs. Each has it's own gem and strange mark that looked like ancient writing. Lucy could feel magic in them, which oddly reminded her of her keys.

"Miss Heartfillia, I presume?" The woman in black interrupted her thoughts. Lucy looked up and met her gaze.

"Yes," She evenly replied. The woman smiled in relief, surprising the blonde.

"Thank goodness. My name is Morwen, and I've been looking for you for five years. Can we find a place to sit and talk, so I can explain everything?" The woman asked.

"Sure," Morwen turned and walked to a table in a corner and sat, placing her briefcase on the table. The young girl followed silently and sat beside her. When Lucy began to follow, Morwen stared at something behind the blond. Turning, Lucy saw Natsu following behind. She paused and made a decision. "He can stay," Lucy declared. Morwen showed change in emotion and simply nodded. Lucy and Natsu took their places. Master, who had stayed silent throughout all this, took his place as well. Morwen folded her hands on the table and glanced sadly at Lucy. She took a deep breath and began.

"This is about you mother, Mrs. Layla Heartfillia."

So, what do you think? Who is this mysterious girl? What's up with her magical bracelets? What does she have to do with Lucy's mother? Well, the exposition (beginning, intro, etc.) is over now. Let the story begin! (I know exactly how cheese that was. Don't judge me.)