Welcome, please enjoy this FanFiction, before we begin I don't own the characters nor the names used. places or names described might not all be Cannon. all Fairy Tail characters belong to Hiro Mashima.
She smiles brightly and kept her eyes fixed upon the image of Natsu kneeling down. She was happy truly, happy that he was confessing. Happy that he had finally decided to take the next step into their friendship. After all those years and memories who wouldn't have seen it coming. Sadly, Lucy was the one who never thought of it ending this way.
"Lisanna, will you marry me?" the words were smooth and kind, the whole meaning of love in such a way, that would have made me happy, the same way Lisanna is at the moment. He had pulled out a small box with the ring inside, a ring that had been bought with the help of Erza.
"Yes! Yes, Natsu! I will! I will!" Lisanna agreed as she allowed him to put the ring on. The small stone shined beautifully a shine that Lucy was once able to give off as well.
However, today. Today is different… Yes, she was happy, happy that Lisanna got her Happy Ending. After all, that's what almost every girl in the world wants, to find someone they love and to grow with.
"Congratulations! Cheers! Let's Celebrate!" these words being spoken by all the members of the guild. Laughter and cheering are all around at the moment and how could they not, their once baby member is now fully grown.
"Natsu! Congratulations! Make sure to take good care of her, and if I hear otherwise, you answer to me." Ezra's voice though serious had a hint of happiness to it, making Natsu smile his bright smile and agreeing to Erza's request.
" Same here! A man will not make my sister cry or else!" Elfman's turn came up as he pushed a wooden mug of beer into the air.
"hey flamebrain, make sure you don't fuck up like you always do." Gray's insulted as he earns himself a glance that made him smirk.
"Congratulations! May the stars always protect your Marriage! Natsu, Lisanna!" Lucy's turn came as she tried her best to hide the heartbreak that would eat her alive if she continues to stay.
"congratulations Natsu!, Congratulations Lisanna!, congrats, happy wedding, when is the baby? Lets party lets drink" the amount of support and well wishes were given to the soon to be the happy couple, as everyone celebrated. Everyone, but one.
"Thank you all, I'm glad that you have been so accepting. Thank you!" Lisanna finally responded to the good wishes as she held on to Natsu's hand who was equally smiling back.
"Thank you! I'm glad you are all apart of my family. I couldn't have asked for anything else!" Natsu said as he began to celebrate with everyone.
Lucy's smiled her eyes tearing up a little as she decided it was time to go before being noticed. She slowly back away while staring at the couple viewing all the details on both their face, memorizing all of their feelings, and mostly. Burning it into her brain that what they once had, was over.
Once she finally back enough, she gave them one last look, before turning away and out the guild doors. She walked at a normal pace as she held her hands in front as if that would prevent her tears from falling.
"Lucy!" the voice of a man called to her, but she did not turn.
" hey the party is back inside where you going?" he smiled as if she was looking but she did not nor did she reply.
"hey…" he slowly turns her, only for his smile to vanish.
"Do you know… how to… freeze my heart…" she asked as her eyes began to tear up denying them to fall as she stared at him. "I don't think… I can hold much longer…" she continued as her tears finally fell, caressing her face as they rolled down and off to the ground.
"I..." he tried to reason with her about such illogical ways but stopped due to someone behind them.
"Gray, Lucy what's the matter?" the woman asked as she got closer to examine the situation.
" Erza…" Lucy's cracked voice stopped Erza for a bit before rapidly reaching her and holding onto her.
"I see… Gray, go back inside ill handle this. Come let's go Lucy." Erza stated as she held onto Lucy's shoulder and helped her back to her home.
The walk was quiet, she refused to talk, neither of them did. Erza knew what could have caused this, anyone would have known if they were paying attention. Silent sobs and hiccups escaped Lucy's mouth as she continues to walk for a bit longer until they got to her home. The people who she came across did not bother her nor asked her for her day, it was clear as crystal what her current mood is.
They arrived at her home, it was a decent little home Lucy was Given as a request after what had happened at Alvarez Empire. It was peaceful and surrounded by a garden Lucy had grown herself in respect to a peaceful place to continue her secret Novel. They walked inside as Erza sat Lucy on her couch.
"Lucy.." Erza began, her voice was soft and her gaze was tender.
However, Lucy did not want to look up. Her stained wet face was enough to make Lucy avoid contact.
"Lucy, I know it hurts, everyone expected to be you." Erza Began. Lowering her self to be eye to eye with Lucy who decided to look at her.
"Sadly, it wasn't like that and that's okay… this doesn't mean it's the end for you. You were extremely strong back there and if anything I respect you more for what you did." Erza continued as she held on to Lucy's hand placing both of hers on top.
Lucy simply stared at Erza who had shown a small smile to her.
"Erza… what would you have done?" Lucy asked her voice was soft, almost a whisper. She glanced at Erza as if she could give her the answer.
"if I was in your shoes, I don't think I would have taken it the way you did… however, I can tell you that I know the pain you feel, I once too felt it. Jellal, remember him?" Lucy gave a small nod, her eyes slowly drying, while she continued to hear her friend out.
"he told me we couldn't be together, he spoke of it like it was an impossibility," Erza stated, she stood up and sat next to Lucy.
"but look at us now, we have been going out for a while now." Erza continued while she rubbed her friends back.
Lucy confused by her friend's story showed in her face causing Erza to giggle a bit.
"Sorry… what I mean to tell you its that I understand your feeling, and its okay to cry. We all need to cry once in a while, but don't stay too long, always look for the future and happiness will soon follow." Erza smiled.
"I see… thank you Erza, though it still hurts, I understand what you say." Lucy replied her face had dried of tears, but that didn't mean her heart was healed.
"I'll be back, I know what can change your mood. wait here!" Erza exclaimed, she rushed out of Lucy's home and into the streets.
"okay…" Lucy said to no one, she stood up and grabbed a glass of water. She sipped on it while she waited patiently.
The guild still celebrated, how can they not after such an event that came to be. In a corner, Carla and Wendy sat on a table.
"Wendy, why didn't you go then?" Carla said.
" even if I could I don't think I can help her much on the matter of Carla," Wendy whispered softly but enough for her companion to hear.
"beside it should work for the better now, ever since the whole Alvarez fiasco there was a certain someone keeping an eye on her." Wendy continued.
"huh?" Carla replied not understanding.
"sigh… never mind, ill show you who, I have to meet them for other matters, might as well kill two birds with one stone… no pun intended." Wendy said, standing up from her wooden chair and avoiding the number of drunken people dancing and chatting near the stairs to the second floor of the guild.
Once she walked up the stairs and deep into the hall, the sounds slowly decrease to a soft noise in her mind.
"wow… these walls got upgraded pretty well." Wendy stated to Carla who only walked next to her.
"ah there it is, stay here okay, you know these things are personal and well I don't want to get you in trouble." She said to Carla who agreed and turned away from her.
She walked to the door and knocked twice. It took a moment before a response was given
"Come in." the voice behind the door commanded and she entered.
"how can I help you Wendy?" the strong voice of Laxus asked, his intense gaze but calm face glanced at her.
"I… umm…came to report, about your grandfather state. Everything is improving and he has shown some signs of progress, I planned on letting you know sooner, but there was a bit of news downstairs, I thought you would have heard it by now, I see why you wouldn't." Wendy said as she stood in front of the small desk where Laxus sat behind.
"at least some good news and what other news?" Laxus asked curiously.
"umm, well Natsu and Lisanna are Engaged. He asked her to marry her today." Wendy replied as she watched how Laxus face turned slightly from his calm collected mask to a bit surprised to the news.
"t-that's good… I'm glad he is tying the knot, maybe that will change him for the better." Laxus stated a bit surprised but nothing he couldn't mask over.
"yea… well, my reason for being here is mostly because of that." Wendy said examining Laxus reactions.
"What is there more to know about them tying the Knot," Laxus asked he crossed his hands in front of his chest interested in what the young slayer would respond.
"Laxus… perhaps it is out of my place to say this, but this is your chance to win over Lucy." Wendy bluntly replied watching as he stood from his chair arms on the desk.
"What… you know better than anyone that I hold nothing for her." Laxus replied his heartful denied was the checklist to her whole assumption.
"I've watched how you looked her way, I've heard your conversations with her. I've noticed your recent amount of daily interest in her to ask a question about something you already knew… Laxus… its best you don't lie to yourself, we both know what this means." Wendy stated her factual evidence and his recent ways of how he acted towards her big-sister figure.
Laxus, on the other hand, was surprised to be caught in the act, he simply lowered his head.
"even if I agree you know nothing between us will spark… she is different I can't come close to her." Laxus admitted as he slowly sat down placing his hands on his knees, lowering his head further down.
"Laxus you aren't the only one who feels down at this very moment, Lucy is destroyed as we speak… she had witnessed something truly hurtful and she could always use an extra hand." Wendy got closer to him as she reaches with her hand over as if asking for his.
Upon hearing this he looked at Wendy, not surprised but concerned, about the light of fairy tail being so upset that she turned off her lights to everyone.
" what happened?" Laxus asked though he was a smart person when it came to viewing people, and judging them he was never much into the life of others, wondering who and who were together or what their lives were to be.
"Lucy loved Natsu, but Natsu Proposed to Lisanna… Laxus loves Lucy, but so does Gray…" Wendy replied
"I see, well your right about one thing. I can't let it go, if the flame bastard decided to let her go, it's his loss. I don't believe Gray will be much of a problem, That water girl, Juvia if anything would keep him occupied before he even considers making a move. I just have to be more concern about getting time with her. That will be hard, due to my position at the moment as Guild Master." Laxus said as if set to do what Wendy had asked him to do, pursue Lucy's heart.
"why not have her work with you? Ask her for her views on the whole Guild, she is guild member and she is still not S-Rank Mage like the others, having her help for the guild will surely give you both time to spend with each other. Speaking of running a guild, she is extremely intelligent and has good negotiation skills due to her upbringing. If I can say myself she could very much save you a lot of money and keep things organized." Wendy suggested as she would point out with her fingers the many ways she could benefit Laxus and the guild more than just a mingle.
"Wendy… I know this will damn be the weirdest thing I've probably had ever said, but your extremely knowledgeable on these subject, I'm extremely surprised." Laxus stated smirking at the younger dragon slayer.
"Is…is that an insult?" she asked a bit confused at the oddly phrased compliment.
"what? No… I mean it, it was well said and the planning was extremely detailed, how long have you been thinking about doing this?" Laxus asked crossing his hands once more.
"ah… um… its actually been a while… way before the whole Alvarez Empire to be honest." Wendy replied shyly as she began to play with her hands a little.
"well enough of that, If your serious about trying to be with Sister Lucy I recommend you to go today, take something sweet to bring her mood up and offer her the position, the more chances you give her to think about what she can do, the better effect on her taking the job offer could play out and id say it could work in your favor." Wendy continues while adding a bit more advice to help him.
"seriously, you should consider getting a second job as a marriage counselor or something. Your methods are interestingly scary for someone your age." Laxus implied that she was younger than she should know about.
"you do realize I look twelve but I'm actually eighteen right?" she asked a bit bother by bringing her age into all of this.
"sorry, I wasn't trying to insult. If anything… you…know never mind. I'll do what you said, thanks Wendy, I owe you one." Laxus said a genuine smile as he thanks, Wendy, once more.
"I wish you the best Laxus. I'll be rooting for you." Wendy replied her voice sweet with the full support of his decision as well as hers.
She walked out the door leaving Laxus to deal with what to do first.
"Carla I'm done, sorry I took so long." Wendy apologized, as she got closer to her friend.
"about time, I was wondering if you got yourself in trouble for inputting your opinion out like that," Carla stated while making her hands crossed in front of her chest.
"He isn't that bad Carla if anything it says he has changed since the days of past," Wendy assured. she began to walk down the stairs with Carla behind as they walked through a majority of the party.
They headed outside where it was easier to talk, though some guild members were outside it wasn't as crowded like inside.
"are you happy for Natsu?" Carla asked her question gave Wendy a mix feelings.
"it's odd to answer, I'm happy for him, but I am also angry with him," Wendy replied, giving Carla a looked that told the human form of the cat that she was mostly confused.
"is it cause of Lucy?" Carla suggested.
"yes… she has been nothing but fair to everyone the last thing I want is for her to be sad, but today she took the cake… and I mean that in more ways than that." Wendy replied.
"because you knew she had feelings for Natsu," Carla added.
"exactly because she had feelings for him," Wendy confirmed. She looked away from her friend and enjoyed for a moment the small breeze and warm weather they are blessed with today.
"its both a good day and a bad day for a proposal…" Wendy stated.
"yea…" was all that Carla confirmed.
The cute shop made Laxus feel a bit out of place, something like this while looking completely the opposite just made his eye twitch a bit, but overhearing Lucy talk wonders about this place only urged him to go inside and buy the proper desert to help out. Deciding to just deal with it and make his way he came to the standing frame of Erza in a long black turtle shirt with a pair of jeans.
"oh this is a surprise, what brings you here," Erza asked kindly but curiously.
"buying some deserts," Laxus replied, not trying to give much of a reason.
"you? From here? Uhumm…" she said while eyeing the man.
"what about you, from what I know they don't sell your cake here." He asked.
"it's for a friend." She replied looking between him and the menu at the top that displayed all the items sold.
"Erza… umm…by any chance is this for… Lucy?" he asked in a whispered tone that made Erza eye him curious.
"hmm… ill answer your question if you answer mines." She said as she turned to face him.
"shoot." He replied quickly.
"out of all the people in the guild, why name her?" Erza asked she had moved her hands from her sides to the front of her chest crossing them as she gazed at him.
"sigh… look Wendy told me about what happened… I was asked to go, I am having a bit of a problem with the guilds financial check up and I was noted on her ability to help… since she is feeling a bit on the down side, I though it would help her clear her mind as well." He answered avoiding using lies due to Erza's quick bullshit detector.
"I see… well then yes. However, how do you plan for her to relax and feel better when Natsu and Lisanna will be there?" she answered while asking.
"they got engaged today, I doubt he has enough to make anything fancy, plus the wedding takes time. Ill send him off with her to a job where it could pay decent and the time out would work out for Lucy to get back to herself. What do you think?" he asked wondering if his plan would work.
"wow… that's actually a well planned out way to ease her pain as well as to make her forget." Erza said, looking downward as she held one of her hands to her chin to think about why Laxus wants to all the sudden help out.
"here, ill tell you what. Buy her something from here, and head to her home, its located in xxx-xxx. It's the one near the woods by the forest, you cant miss it its faded Yellow with a garden in front. I'll leave the rest to you." She continued as she began to make her way out the small shop.
"wait! Just like that? No weird questions or threats?" he asked surprised at the easy fix plan to do what he was going to persue.
"why? It's not like you are gonna hurt her, I mean its pretty stupid to do not only would I be your problem but also the whole guild, and by knowing your desire to be Guild Master, I know you won't disappoint. Besides Lucy can handle herself if it ever came to that." She answers before walking out, leaving Laxus with a realizing expression.
He turned back to the Menu seeing how his turn would be soon. The whole thing shouted sugar, though he isn't one to eat so much of it, the whole thing looked unappetizing to him. He looked and looked but couldn't make his mind up. So when his turn came.
"give me one of everything." He said his voice demanding due to the whole confusion and failure to see what she would enjoy.
"ah.. uh… yes, sir right away. Your total is $ " relied on the woman behind the counter as she had pressed every button on her cash register to pull up the total. Laxus gave her the jewels and waited patiently for the order to come out.
Thirty Minutes had passed and though he was tired, he worried more about Lucy. It wasn't long after his though the man came with two brown bags full each with small trays for the desert.
"Thanks," Laxus said turning and making his way out of the shop and into the location given.
He walked fast trying to get there fast to regain the time lost at the shop but it was worth when he saw the house right next to the Forest Entrance. The familiar way caught his eyes but he didn't bother much on it, he went to the door and switched one bag to the other hand as he uses the free one to know.
He heard the footsteps and the rambling of things inside before the door began to open.
"About time! I was actually thinking you-" Lucy began to complain but stopped when she saw Laxus, her face turned from anger to shock and she stood there looking.
"hey… so. Ahem, Erza asked me to come by." Laxus smiled a smile that seems a bit forced to Lucy but seemed also fair.
"ah yes, please come in." she invited him into her home the door was just big enough for him to enter without him hitting himself with the frame.
"thanks, sorry if I bother, I actually had business with you, but you weren't in the guild. Wendy told me to come visit you, but bring some Desert… she...umm said these were your favorite." He tried to explain but his sudden lost of words and thing to say, cause him blush lightly as he looked away from her.
"no, no its okay, sorry I umm had some stuff to do and well… I didn't get time to go back…" she replied avoiding brining up the recent event.
"it's alright, I don't blame you. Well here" he replied while placing the bags of deserts on her table.
"thank you, but why are there so many? Did Erza gave you mines while you were bringing other to others as well." She asked a bit curious.
"haha no, actually they are all yours… I uh... didn't know what you like so I bought one of each." He said as he rubbed the back of his head while looking away with a smile.
Lucy suddenly began to laugh something that made Laxus whole body tingle on hearing her laughter, he stopped rubbing his head and stare at her true beauty.
"ah sorry haha, I umm, I needed that thank you Laxus. Well please, I don't want to waste your time. What is your business with me?" She asked as she slowly calms her smile.
" ah yes, I actually want to give you a specific type of job if you're interested?" Laxus said his face changed from a serious to a more relaxing smile, his eyes tenderly looking at her waiting for her response.
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