Hello everyone! Autumn-Chan here! I would like to thank you for reading my first Fairy Tail story!

Dove: Geez Autumn-Chan, you're such a looser...

Bronze: Little sister don't be rude. BRONZE CHOP! **Karate chops Dove's head**

Meridian:**Blinks** It's a miracle, Bronze grew a spine and hit her sister!

Raven: **Sighs** Baka's... Anyways, Autumn-Chan doesn't own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does...

The End of the Beginning

Prologue

Lucy POV

Fairy Tail Guildhall-8:02am

Lucy sat at the guild bar and watched Mira serve some of her guild mates, waiting for the white haired mage to return so that the could continue their conversation. Lucy looked down at her hands, she was nervous about how Mirajane would react to what Lucy was going to tell her.

Okay, she thought, I hope she doesn't freak out. The last thing Lucy wanted was for Mira not to understand why Lucy had to do this, she had to if she wanted to feel capable enough to stay with her team.

Lucy looked up as Mira returned to stand behind the counter, leaning over it to look at Lucy.

"Hello Lucy," Mira stated with a smile. "You said you had something to tell me?"

"Yeah, but can you promise me you won't freak out when I tell you. Okay?" Lucy asked giving Mira a half smile.

Mira raised an eyebrow and looked at Lucy with a quizzical expression. "Okay... I promise."

Lucy sighed. "Thanks." She looked down at her hands again then, back to Mira. "I... Erm... I'mgoingtotaketimeofffromtheguildforawhile!" Lucy blurted out quickly.

Mira blinked once, then twice. "Pardon? I didn't catch any of that."

Lucy took a breath. "I'm going to take some time off from the guild for a while, I just thought that I should let you know since I wasn't planning on telling anyone else."

Mira narrowed her eyes for a moment, almost as if she were debating whether or not to cry or beat Lucy senseless, then she sighed. "Are you sure, is Natsu coming with you?"

Lucy looked down sadly and shook her head. "Natsu isn't coming, I never got to tell him, he left yesterday after we got back from fighting Tartaros. Don't worry though, I'm not going alone, it's just her place to tell everyone." Lucy said as she turned, resting her elbows on the counter and looking out at all the guild members who were currently at the guild nursing their wounds. Lucy's eyes stopped on Wendy who in return gave her a Thumbs up at winked.

She turned to look at Mira, who had a smile on her face. "It's Wendy isn't it?"

Lucy smiled and nodded. "Charle is coming too." Lucy added happily.

Mira reached over the counter and pulled Lucy into a hug. "I don't know your guy's reasons for this but I'm not going to stop you two. I know Wendy is like your sister and that you'll take care of her, and Charle will make sure you stay out of trouble. I want you to know that I will support you know matter what, I know you you'll come back stronger than ever. Be safe okay?" Mira said with a sad smile, a few tears fell from her eyes and Lucy was no different.

"Thank you so much Mira, I promise that I will write at least once a month and we'll come visit soon." She said as she hugged Mira tightly.

They hugged for a while longer, then Mira pulled away. "Alright," She said whipping away her tears. "You, Wendy and Charle need to go talk to Master now." Lucy nodded as she dried her tears as well and walked over to Wendy.

"Do you want to go talk to Master now?" Lucy asked. Wendy nodded and took Lucy's hand and walked to Masters office with Charle trailing behind.

Rogue POV

Sabertooth Guildhall- 8:23am

"You're WHAT!?" Sting yelled as he stood up from his desk to look at Rogue

"I said 'I'm leaving the guild with Frosch to train for a while. I wasn't able to help much during the fight against Tartaros, plus you have to take care of Lady Minerva. I will be leaving at noon." Rogue repeated slowly so that the words sunk into Stings thick head.

"But you can't go, we're partners!" Sting replied. Rogue looked at Sting and sighed. Some things never change...

"You can't come, you're Guildmaster, you have to stay here. Besides, I want to train alone for once." Rogue stated as he picked up Frosch. " I will only be gone for three months at most, it's not like I'm leaving forever, I'll still be a part of the guild."

Rogue turned down the hallway, starting towards the back exit before Sting could make a move to stop him.

"ROGUE! Why?" Sting asked (read: yelled) with a defeated tone.

Rogue stopped and turned to look at Sting with a sigh. "Because I need to do this."

"But Rogue, why didn't you at least ask me to come too? I thought we were friends." Sting whined.

Rogue narrowed his eyes at Sting and growled quietly. "Of course we're friends, why would you think that?"

Sting sighed and looked down at his feet. "I don't know, I guess I'm just scared that you wont come back and I'll lose my brother." Sting said in defeat.

Rogue smiled slightly. "I don't think you could survive extended periods of time without me so you don't have to worry about me disappearing. I'll send letters often." Rogue promised.

Sting looked up and nodded. "Okay, you better not forget, I also want you to tell me where you are in each letter so if i don't hear from you for a while, I'll have a place to start looking for you, deal?" Sting asked in a happier tone. "Oh, and I want souvenirs." He finished, holding his fist out for a fist bump, Rogue obliged.

"Deal."

Wendy POV

Master Makarovs Office 8:17am

Wendy stood in Masters office, still holding onto Lucy's hand. She knew that leaving the guild was best for her and Lucy, especially since Natsu-san left. Wendy was sick of always needing help from the rest of the guild, she was done being the innocent little girl, Wendy doubted the rest of the guild even knew she was 14. Wendy wanted to have her own badass moment like Natsu-san, Wendy knew for certain that Lucy wanted a moment like that to, when people relied on her.

Wendy squeezed Lucy's hand and looked at Master Makarov. "Master, we have something to tell you." Wendy said said as she turned and lookedat Lucy.

"What is it children?" Master asked looking from Lucy to Wendy.

Lucy explained the situation to Master and Wendy watched as his face fell, sadness written all over it. Wendy looked down sadly, silence fell in the room and everyone satayed quiet for a few moments.

"Master," Wendy said breaking the silence. "It's not like we're leaving the guild, we just need to train for a while so we can feel like we are strong enough to actually help the guild."

Master sighed. "Why would you think you aren't strong enough, you girls were incredible ing the fight against Tartaros, Wendy, you destroyed a F.A.C.E all by youself and defeated on eof Zerefs deamons by youself aswell! Lucy, you summoned one of the most powerful beings in exsistence! How in Earthland are you two not strong enough?" Master replied, Wendy could hear the desperation in his voice.

This time Lucy spoke. "Master the only reason I was able to summon the Spirit King was by sacrificing one of my best friends. I need to be able to protect my spirits, not sacrifice them." She said as tears started to fall down her face.

Next Wendy gave her reason. "Master the only reason I'm alive right now is because Doranbolt-san teleported me away from th exploding F.A.C.E. I want to be anble to come back from a fight proud,proud that I was able to do something on my own. I'm done being the innocent little girl who need everyones help and who runs away." Wendy said with determination shining in her eyes.

Master gave the girl a small smile and sighed once more. "Are you girls sure you want to do this?"

Lucy, Wendy and Charle nodded firiously. Master gave a weak laugh and clasped his hands in front of him. "Well since you're only going to train I don't have to remouve your guildmarks. I will also talk to Master Mavis, maybe she'd agree to train you girls for a while."

Lucy's eye's widened and Wendy smiled happily. "Master? Y-you'd really do that for us?" Wendy asked in awe.

Master laughed loudly at their reactions. "Anything for my children! Now, I assume you've already told Mirajane so I will have her tell the guild you three left. The sooner you go, the sooner you'll get stronger and the sooner you'll come home! Get a move on you brats!" He said as he jumped onto his makeshift desk, giving the girls hugs and shooing them out of the office.

Magnolia Train Station 12:30pm

Wendy stood at the train station with Charle, watching the luggage as Lucy purchased tickets. Master had rushed them out the new guilds back exit and told them to pack. Lucy had gone to Fairy Hills with Wendy first then they had gone to Lucy's apartment to help her pack. The two girls and Exceed had then rushed to the train station, trying to get tickets to Suzume's Forest, the place First Master had recommended for training when she had visited during their packing.

Lucy came back spotting three tickets and a grin. "I can't wait to spend so much time with you two!" She stated happily.

"Me too Lucy-nii! Is it okay if I call you that?" Wendy asked with a grin.

Lucy squealled and hugged her. "Of course you can! If you want you don't have to be so formal, sis works just fine too, whichever you prefer. " Lucy finished, pulling away from Wendy.

"Okay then... Big Sis it is!" Wendy said extending her hand for Lucy to shake.

Lucy took Wendy's hand and shook it. "Okay 'Lil Sis!"

Charle just laughed and shook her head.

Well, here's the prologue! I hope you enjoyed it! I will try to have chapter one up by Sunday! If anyone who reads this is a Beta reader and is willing to do some beta reading send me a PM!

Goodbye Minna-san!

Autumn-Chan out!