Celestial Melody

Author – Reiko

"It's the music. I'm sure of it. It is the one which had caught the celestial spirit wizard's soul."

Chapter 1 – Reminiscence

"I've never heard silence quite this loud," Lucy whispered to her 19 year old self as she walked back to her house which was in the middle of the forest. She didn't summon Plue anymore. Lucy had grown up and was much stronger of a celestial wizard. The girl could summon four spirits simultaneously without a large depletion of her magic and fight along with the whip which was yet upgraded once more by Virgo, the maiden spirit. Through the two years of training by herself outside of Magnolia, Lucy had forced her heart to reject any emotions and she didn't allow any old feelings to go back to her. It was selfish of her, that day, when she left the guild though…

Flashback [X784]

"I'm leaving the god damn guild. I can't do this anymore. Everyone is stronger than me and I can never match up to their level if I keep hiding behind them," Lucy said with resolution but her voice betrayed all the emotions she had. For days, Lucy had avoided the guild and stayed at home, ashamed. However, the girl just couldn't muster up enough courage to get her guild mark erase and leave it. It was her family, one which truly loved her for who she is and never judged her. Fairy Tail protected her for as long as she could remember despite the troubles she brought with her wherever she went. And… Natsu. Natsu Dragneel, the Fire Dragon Slayer. Every inch of him was intoxicating and Lucy didn't want to leave him. Even though they had only met for almost a year, Lucy's heart couldn't push away the love that developed gradually. Natsu had captivated her with everything he did, every move he made but she couldn't admit it to him despite the numerous time he pestered her on what went wrong. "Damn you Natsu, what did you do to me," Lucy whispered, putting her head on the wooden desk in her rented apartment.

"Luce!" a loud voice came from the window. Lucy didn't even have to look up to know who it was. It was Natsu, the boy who had her heart swell up in happiness every time he smiled. However, the blonde forced her eyes to meet the fire wizard and the flying blue cat beside him. "Hey," she tried to smile but it was redundant. They could clearly see the sadness in her eyes. "You didn't come to Fairy Tail for four days, Lucy. What happened?" Natsu went in and sat on the bed, watching the celestial spirit wizard. "Aye. We've missed you," Happy added and sounded serious for once. "I... Natsu... Am I not good enough for Fairy Tail?" she stood up shakily and walked over, standing over the sitting boy. Lucy's hands were shaking and she hated herself so much for not being able to even say that sentence properly. Under other circumstances, she would've been delighted to see the fire wizard but just then, she couldn't. Her heart was under too much emotional trauma. "You are always good enough for Fairy Tail Luce, why do you ask?" Natsu's voice was filled with concern and he looked up. "N…Nothing," Luce shook her head and turned around so she could hide the tears that was falling.

"Lucy?" Natsu asked softly again and stood up as well, going closer to the blonde. "Don't… Just don't," she whispered but it was barely audible and Natsu nodded but she couldn't see it. Happy had flown out, deciding to give the two some space. "Please… go home Natsu. I need time alone," Lucy said, her voice quivering. "Okay. I will. But if there is anything I can do to help with your current situation, tell me.I'll be at home, waiting Lucy. Always waiting for you," Natsu bit his lower lip and left the house via the window once more. Happy carried him away and back to their house, just like he promised.

But she never went. Lucy had gone to the guild right after Natsu left her house to request to leave the guild. "Master, I want to leave the guild," Lucy said, her right hand clenched tightly as she approached the Master. "Why?" was the only response Makarov had to the girl whom he saw great potential in. "You will know soon Master. Please…" she had to almost beg. Makarov sighed and nodded, walking to hold the girl's right hand, making her unclench her fist. "Lucy, the doors are always wide open for you to come back," Makarov told Lucy after he removed her guild mark which faded slowly. "Thank… Thank you," Lucy whispered and left the guild, not even glancing back. The sun set quietly down the horizon, and the day ended. Such as the day Lucy stopped being a part of the Fairy Tail family.

"What's a wizard walking here on her own?" a deep voice came from behind Lucy, snapping her out of her reverie of her past. Lucy whirled around quickly, her cloak brushing against the dried autumn leaves but he was faster. He appeared behind her and whispered in her ear, "Shouldn't you be home? Hmm?" Lucy made a quick motion with her hand and grabbed his wrist, not letting him escape anymore. She turned around, facing the guy with her hood still hiding half of her face. "Don't tell me what to do," she warned him, her voice pitched dangerously low.

A grin could be seen on his face in the dark which infuriated Lucy even more. "Let's make a bet, Miss Wizard. If I win, you reveal yourself to me… and if you win—" he started saying but was cut off suddenly with a swipe of her hand. "If I win, you get lost and leave me alone," she said quietly. The man nodded and Lucy released his wrist, letting him go. Moving back several steps, she whispered, "Come at me with everything you got."

"Oh I definitely will."

- To Be Continued –

/ Reiko's note – Hello! It's my first Fairy Tail fanfiction so I hope you guys will give it loads of support! Please leave a comment whether of compliment or critic. I want to know my mistakes too :] This will be a NaLu story, don't worry! Also, favourite and do the awesome stuff^^ Thanks! *virtual hug* /

DISCLAIMER - I do not own any of the characters, settings, powers etc. They all belong to the original artist and writer. I only own the story line :)