Chapter 1
Elemental Stars
Prolougue
Lucy Heartfilia. Lucy Heartfilia. Lucy Heartfilia. A name meaning light. Pft. What light? There ain't no light. Not here, anyways. Would there ever be? She didn't know.
I held out my arms, balancing carefully on the stone ledge above the canal in Magnolia, an adorable tote bag slung over my shoulder. Today, nothing could bring me down! All of the girls in Fairy Tail, my home, are having a sleepover at Levy-chan's, and I'm beyond excited!
"Be careful, Miss Lucy!"
The ferry men called in warning.
"Thanks for the concern, but I'm fine!"
Humming to myself, I flung the doors to the guild hall open and strolled over to the bar, were Mira was already preparing my strawberry milkshake. Honestly, that girl is SO good to me. Juvia, Cana, and Levy were already eating. Levy let out an excited squeal.
"OMG LU-CHAN! I'M SOOOO READY FOR THE SLUMBER PARTY TODAY!"
I laughed at her greeting as I replied with the same gusto.
"HEY LEVY!"
A little squeal escaped my lips; I hate making even more of a ruckus in the guild hall. Or anywhere, for that matter. Then, and only then, did I notice the eerie silence that had overtook the hall.
"Guys…? Is everything okay?"
"No. No, Lucy, no it's not." A familiar voice rang, breaking the thick, tense silence. I whirled around, ready to greet my partner and best friend, only to be greeted with a serious face and hard, unforgiving eyes.
"Natsu? Are you alright?"
I looked past Natsu to see the rest of the team and guild with the same hateful expressions. I stood in my normal white and blue outfit, Juvia, Cana, and Levy matching my concerned face behind me. He tilted his head down, bangs shadowing his eyes. I hate it when people beat around the bush and don't say anything.
"Well? Spit it out already!" My patience was really running low.
"Lucy Heartfilia. As of this moment on, you are no longer part of Team Natsu."
My mouth hung open wide, Juvia, Levy, and Cana all mirroring me.
"I don't understand. Is this some sort of sick joke? We went on a mission yesterday, and everything was fine! Why?"
"You are weak excuse for a wizard. All you do is hide behind your spirits and expect us to protect you. You always complain about rent and being bored. WE DON'T HAVE ROOM FOR WEAKLINGS IN OUR TEAM!" This time it was Gray that spoke up.
"Aye, Sir!" Happy almost sounded excited. I stood, rooted to my spot, not sure how my day went from amazing to a nightmare with those simple words. I bowed my head.
"I accept your judgment." I stepped up to Master and held out my hand. He look at me with teary eyes, but he didn't question anything. He removed my mark, much to my chagrin. I silently walked over to Levy, Juvia, and Cana. I gathered them in a group hug and murmured so that not even Dragon Slayer ears could pick up what I was saying.
" No tears, my sisters. I love you, and I promise that I will be back one day. Just wait for me, okay? Head on over to my apartment; I had Virgo leave you a little something. Fare well, for we shall meet again." As I marched to the guild hall doors, I turned my head and said the last thing that I would be saying to the Fairy Tail guild for a while: "You just made the biggest mistake of your lives."
As I stepped outside, sealing my fate, I rose my index finger. Because no matter what, I am a Fairy Tail wizard. Through and through.