So, first off thanks for clicking on this story. Some notes:

This takes place two years after the conclusion of Shugo Chara. Ikuto returned three months prior to the start of the story. In terms of Fairy Tail, this story starts after the Grand Magic Games, but *spoiler* Ultear is not an old woman.

You'll find out why the story is called what it is only later on in the story.

I know that in the list of characters in the summary it only says it's about Lucy and Natsu, but it's all of Team Natsu plus Amu and Ikuto. The rest of the Guardians do have roles, but they're minor ones.

Suggestions are appreciated, but may not be followed.

I DO NOT OWN SHUGO CHARA AND FAIRY TAIL

And that's it. Enjoy Chapter 1!

Chapter 1

Lucy's P.O.V

"Here we are! Chrysanthemum Shopping Mall." I announced proudly, grasping my wallet that was, for once, full of money. When we took on a hard job with a huge reward, we expected about half the money to go to damage fees-as usual. But a surprising turn of events led to no destruction and 150,000 Jewel in my wallet.

"FOOD COURT!" Natsu and Happy raced for the circle of restaurants at top speed.

"Those two..." Gray shook his head. "See ya later, I'm going to buy some new underwear-I'm low on..."

A fiery blush coated my cheeks, and Erza's face was so red that she might've started sizzling. A tomato-faced Wendy stammered,

"U-um, Gray-san, if you could d-discuss your men's u-underwear somewhere else..."

Gray walked off, leaving Erza to slap her own forehead in disgust-quickly recoiling, for she was fully armored as usual. Actually, I don't know how she managed not to pass out.

Wendy and Carla left to shop for cute clothing, and Erza found and armor shop. Which was weird, because what kind of shop is devoted to armor?

I guess I'm not one to talk, though. My eyes lit up as I read a gleaming store sign-

CELESTIA

Unique Sliver Keys for all Celestial Spirit Wizards!

I ran nearly as fast as a Gray short on underwear to reach the door.

The shop was orderly and tidy, with rack upon rack of silver keys lining the walls. I walked across the velvet carpeting to the Customer Service desk, wondering what kind of new friends I would end up with after this.

"Hi, I'm looking for some powerful Silver keys, can you help me find some?" I asked in my most polite voice.

The man behind the desk scrutinized me. "Here at the Celestia we sell only the finest of keys that are a perfect fit to their Celestial Spirit Wizard owners. We have sold to countless wizards of great mastery, even the great Karen Lilica was satisfied with the quality-"

I dangled my keys in the air. "First off, Karen was a horrible woman who mistreated her spirits. Talk to Leo if you don't believe me. Second, these are my Spirits. Could you help me find some to match my powers?" I stated coldly, incensed by the worshipping of Karen. Enough talk, let's get down to business.

His eyes bugged as he stared at my key ring. "Ten Zodiac keys...five Silver keys...the legendary guild mark on the right hand...that signature blond hair...it couldn't be... FAIRY TAIL'S LUCY HEARTFILIA?!"

I was genuinely surprised. I was used to the frequent "It's the Titania, Erza!" or "The Salamander, Natsu!" But I was just a member of their team, a Celestial Spirit Wizard with an impressive amount of keys.

"Y-yeah, that's me. So about the keys...?"

"Pleased to be at your service!" The man bowed and rushed off with me right behind.

He displayed a set of silver keys. "These are a unique duo of keys that are one-of-a-kind. These powerful Spirits must be helpful to even you."

I inspected the keys. "Wait, what are these?" Gold showed at the top and bottom of every key.

"Oh, yes, Lucy-sama, the cores are gold. That is why they are so unique..."

My eyes narrowed. I had never seen gold-core Silver keys before.

"Cost?" I demanded.

"Only 10,000 Jewel for both, special discount for you, Lucy-sama..."

This was very, very fishy. It was likely this was a fraud, in which case I would expose it.

"I'll take it." I said, handing over 10,000 Jewel.

Natsu's P.O.V

I listened idly as Lucy explained to us about those two fishy keys.

"Fish?!" Happy gasped as his imaginative mind conjured up images of fish Spirits.

"No, Happy, not fish!" Lucy scolded him. "Now, everyone, I'm going to open the first gate!"

Erza, Wendy, Carla, Happy, and I all nodded.

"Open, Gate of the Black Lynx! Ikuto!"

Ding-dong. The usual gate-opening sound echoed through the air. I guess they were real spirits.

In a flash of light, a tall, slim, feline figure came into view. as the light dimmed I made out shaggy midnight blue hair and a pair of cat ears with a tail. Definitely lynx-like.

He jumped, panic etched on every line of his face for a split second. Only a trained fighter could have picked up the quick dart of his eyes across all of us before resuming a normal stance, seemingly unfazed.

"You're the Spirit, Ikuto, correct? I am your new owner, Lucy."

"No, it's not correct. Whatever you people are expecting, that's not me. and no one 'owns' me."

"A new spirit, perhaps?" Lucy mused. "Do you know of the Celestial Spirit world? Anyone called Leo, Taurus, Gemini? A Nicolas, maybe? Or Lyra?"

"Don't know any of them. Now, send me back, would you?" He growled. His face was completely calm, but Erza's eyes narrowed.

"You have nothing to fear."

"I'm not afraid." he stated calmly, watching us closely. "Now, if you can't send me back, I'm leaving." He leapt into the trees and escaped on top of them with agility no human could possess. A lynx, maybe. But not a human.

"Wait!" Lucy cried, lashing her whip. "River of Stars!" the glowing blue and gold whip chased the Spirit-or whatever he was- through the trees.

"Stop!" Erza silenced Lucy and her whip with a slice of her hand. What was wrong with her? We had to catch the spirit guy...

"Erza, what are you doing?!" Gray yelled, and for once I agreed with my rival.

"How would you feel if you were randomly transported into a different world, surrounded by stranger who thought you were a spirit?" Wendy spoke in her quiet voice.

"But he is a sp-"

"No, he's not." Lucy's face darkened. "None of my magical power decreased when I summoned him. Not even a bit."

"Shouldn't we look for him, though?" Carla's ears twitched as she questioned crisply.

"Yes, we should." I noticed that Erza had requipped into normal clothing.

"I'M ALL FIRED UP!" I roared, rushing forward with a fist of fire.

"Stop, Natsu!" Lucy attempted to grab me. "Remember what we said-?"

I only caught the last echoes of her words as I continued ahead. Wouldn't the catboy leave if we didn't hurry?

I spotted him lurking amongst the trees. Figures.

"Oy, Catboy!" I called up to him. "Come down already and tell us who you are!"

"What the-" The guy touched back down onto the ground. "W-why is your fist on fire?" he gasped.

"It's fire magic, haven't you heard of- MMPH GAAH FWAH!" I was silenced by Erza coming down on me, literally. "What-" punch. "do" punch. "you" punch. "think" punch" "you" punch. "are" punch. "DOING?!" punch punch punch.

"Owww..." I muttered, ears still ringing as Erza proceeded with a lecture that I promptly tuned out.

Five minutes later, everyone was gathered around the catboy, who was pressed to a tree like a cornered animal. Which I guess he was.

"Now," Lucy approached him. "do you mind explaining exactly how you ended up here?"

Meow. Like it? Don't worry the writing quality will get better later on.