Alright. Y'all already know the drill. I don't own ANY of Fairy Tail, but I do own the OCs. Fight me for 'em. I dare yeeeee.

Lucy's POV

I always felt out of place ever since her return. No one spoke to me. They didn't give me their time of day to cast a glance in my direction. I was just another body in the room, but unlike everyone else who bombarded her with attention, I kept to myself, and it went on for nearly two years after the Grand Magic Games, and no doubt would it keep going. If I spoke with anyone, it was Master Makarov to approve a mission, or First Master, Mavis Vermillion, but even then, it was short and not so sweet. There was also the Raijinshuu, Gajeel and Juvia, but they were usually on missions. I was a soloist after that day we came back from Edolas, and have stayed that way since.

A distant memory from a month after the games came into mind.

Flashback

The guild was still partying over Lisanna's return from the dead, along with the win of the Grand Magic Games, and I sat at the bar, stirring a strawberry milkshake with my index finger. Nobody paid any attention to me, but I had gathered enough guts to grab a good group mission from the board and walk over to Team Natsu and Lisanna's table, and hold out the request to them.

"Hey, guys. I was wondering if you'd like to go on a mission with me!" I asked in a cheerful tone, but the glares from the group made my face fall.

"Who would want to go on a mission with you? You bitch about everything and it's starting to hurt my ears." Gray said with a snarl.

"You're scum anyway… Why Natsu brought you here is still a mystery." Erza said in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Aye, Lushee… You're useless…" Happy frowned and his ears dropped.

"It was a mistake to even save you from that fake Salamander. Why're you still in this guild, anyway? I think any smart person would know when they aren't wanted…" Natsu spat it out like poison.

I turned my head to Lisanna who was smiling cruelly. "You were just my replacement, anyway. A mere seat warmer. A weak bitch. You were never a somebody in this guild. Maybe eye candy at the least. You look like a two-cent, corner store whore!"

I stared in disbelief at the people who I thought treasured nakama the most. The rest of the guild laughed along with them and I grit my teeth, tears threatening to spill from my eyes.

I'd prove them wrong.

I swore I would, even if it killed me.

End Flashback

With a heavy sigh, I pulled myself out of bed, showered, dressed, and headed towards the guild, Fairy Tail. I looked at myself in the mirror. My entire style changed from head to toe. My hair was no longer in those childish side pony tails, and the only makeup involved would be the mascara that seemed to make my chocolate brown eyes look bigger and sharper, and the clear lip gloss every now and then. My clothes became less provocative, but showed enough skin for a mature, yet risqué look. Today, it was a brown blazer, sleeves rolled up to my elbows, matching brown gloves, topping a navy green camisole with skin tight, ripped black jeans and knee high, thickly soled, heeled boots. On the left side of my hip sat my set of Celestial gate keys. I had finally achieved the last three of the Zodiac from Yukino, who retired when she wedded a year after Fairy Tail's win at the games to Sting Eucliffe, the former Master of Sabertooth after Jiemma. He passed the guild down to Rufus Lore, also retiring with his wife, and now having a daughter a year into their marriage named Sorano, named after Yukino's sister. My hair was done in a loose French braid to my left side, my feathers and bangs framing my face. Finishing the look was the last present from my father before he died, a small gold chain with a small gold framed diamond pendant with the Heartfilia Konzern etched into the back of the frame, along with a picture of myself as a child, and my parents at my sides with true, heart warming smiles.

I continued to stare at myself for a while, my eyes clouded of any emotion, before I shook my head and headed out of my apartment. The same routine for two years, with exceptions of days that I drop by the Magic Shop, Amariety's Center, which would be one of those days. The iron door creaked as I pushed it open and stepped inside of the spacious shop, with a couple of other mages, scanning Amariety's items. Cloaks hung on the walls, and lacrima balls and screens stood out for display. Colorful glass lanterns shone in the light of the sun that streamed through the windows. The small rush of wind from the air conditioner was the only sound to be heard besides the soft voice of a woman who looked to be in her early twenties, singing with a voice that rivaled an Angel.

I used to be so happy

But without you here

I feel so low.

I watched you as you left

But I can never seem

To let you go.

Cause once upon a time

You were my everything

It's clear to see that time

Hasn't changed a thing

It's buried deep inside me

But I feel like there is something

You should know…

I grinned at the lyrics of this song, giggling at the memory of first hearing this. The song that made my heart hurt, but beat so lovingly at the same time. To alert the woman and the others of my presence, I joined in.

I'll never forget you.

You'll always be by my side.

From the day that I met you.

I knew that I would love you 'til the day I die.

She turned to look at me, surprise written all over her beautiful features, and then it softened into happiness. Despite the age difference, she gave off a motherly feeling that I had longed since my mother's death, and her husband's kindness and care replaced the hurtful memory of my father's negligence.

And I will never want much more.

And in my heart I will always be sure.

I will never forget you.

And you will always be by my side…

I gave her a knowing grin, and the room seemed to lighten up a bit, catching the attention of customers in the shop who stared in awe of the two vocalists. The woman and I took deep breaths and then…

'Til the day I die!