Hey guys! Once again I am very sorry that I have abandoned A Rash Decision in favour of a shorter fic, but this came to me suddenly and I had to write it down. This is just a prologue-y bit to get you all excited for the next instalment. Hope you all like it and again I am sorry.

Disclaimer: All of Fairy Tail belongs to Hiro Mashima and his wonderful talent.

Enjoy!

I sprinted through the twisted corridors, turning sharply and almost falling over. I could hear them following me, hunting me down like dogs. Their shouts and commands were like howling wolves, making my legs move faster and my feet loud as they fell to the earth with each step.

I turned again to see a window just in front. I knew where I was as I looked out to the rising sun. This floor was three storeys up but if I wanted to escape, I had to take the risk. I piled on more speed as the end of the hall drew closer. Spinning my body at the last moment I flung myself backwards, my back smacking the glass hard. I heard it shatter and the next second I was falling.

I recalled this feeling, this sensation of plummeting. I had felt it twice before. Only this time I knew. This time, Natsu wouldn't be there to catch me. Twisting my body I was now falling forwards. I could see the ground rushing up to greet me. I thought briefly about just letting my body splat on the dirt. Imagined my crimson blood seeping into the sand. Shaking my head and clearing away any negative thoughts, I lifted my legs up so I was in a crouching position. The second I hit the ground I rolled, my body bouncing from the momentum. I could feel bruises already beginning to form as I continued to tumble to a stop.

When I did finally reach the end of that tumultuous fall, I stood up slowly, agonizingly, dusting my clothes off. I stood tall and proud in the early morning light of the desert and raised my hand to the sky in the traditional Fairy Tail way. Although I knew it would be painful in more ways than one I muttered the words I had longed to say for months.

"Get ready everyone, I'm coming home."

So, everyone excited?! Let me know if you like it and if you want more in your reviews! Thank you for reading!