(LUCY'S pov)

I woke up to the sound of birds chirping by my open window….WAIT!? OPEN? My first reaction is to look by my left inwardly hoping to see that pink tuff of hair that I knew could only belong to one person "The mighty fire dragon slayer, Natsu Dragneel, The Salamander", but there was no sign of him. When was the last time he had sneaked into my house to invade my privacy? 3 months? All I know is that since Lisanna supposedly came back from the dead, Natsu seems to hang around her a whole lot. I don't blame him for wanting to spend some time with his lost friend; it's just that I am….Okay maybe….I am….just a little jealous...There I said it. I had only just lately realized that I loved that pink haired idiot. I went to the bathroom to take a quick shower. Then, I wore a blue shirt that showed a lot of my cleavage, a white skirt with blue outlines, and white shoes and I put some light make up. You might be wondering why I am dressed like this, well …It's my birthday. I walked into the guild expecting to hear them shouting "surprise", but nothing happened. No one even noticed me there. A frown was plastered on my face, as I walked to the bar and waited for Mira to finish talking with Macao and Wakaba, but she just kept on talking to everyone else except me. "Mira.." I said softly. She didn't seem to hear so I said it only this time louder,"MIRA".This time she definitely heard me and she came up to me and gave that sweet welcoming smile of hers "Oh, I didn't see you there. How long have you been siting there?" she asked with an apologetic look on her face. "For about half an hour…" She apologized then gave me my strawberry milkshake. I frowned. Mira could never be mean and hateful towards her guild mates and she even apologized for not noticing me. Yet she still forgot about my birthday . The only people I was sure would remember my birthday are Levy, Gajeel, Wendy, Charla, Happy, and master. They were the only one that seemed to remember that I ever existed, and talk to me. Levy was out on a date with Gajeel, so I would not blame her for missing my birthday. Besides, I know she will make it up for me. Wendy and Charla went on a mission two weeks ago, but again the place is quiet far. Happy tagged along so he could give Charla some fish and manage to go out on a date with her. He also must have felt lonely, as Natsu hasn't really been taking care of him so much. I would be the one that would buy him fish and let him sleep with me. I let my thought wander to Natsu and his behavior lately. He's been hanging out with Lisanna, going on missions with Lisanna… Could they be dating? No, Lucy…Don't think that way…I was brought back to reality as I realized Natsu was walking over to me. I looked around. Lisanna was nowhere in sight . Relief washed over me and I thought that natsu might be here to tell me happy birthday, but when he was close, I noticed something was not right. I think it was his onyx eyes. Yes, his eyes were so cold that I felt a shiver run up my spine. I convinced my brain that I was just imagining things. "Hi, Natsu. Do you know what day it-"I didn't get to finish my sentence for he interrupted me and said bluntly, "Lucy, since Lisanna is back now, I think you should quit team Natsu?" To say I was shocked was an understatement. "Wh-what d-do you mean, Natsu? I stuttered. "Well, I want Lisanna back on the team, so we can go on missions together like old times. Besides, Lisanna is prettier and stronger than you are. She doesn't hide behind her spirits and wait to be saved like a damsel in distress. Face it! You were only just a replacement for Lisanna!"His words pierced through my hearts like knives. Tears were threatening to fall, but he doesn't deserve them. "I understand."I said my voice weak and shaky. I stood up and walked to master's office. Before going in, I looked at Natsu one more time. He had a smug look on his face, which made me even more determined. I knocked on the door and heard master say "come in".

(MASTER's POV)

I heard someone knock on the door. "Come in" I said. I looked up from my paperwork and saw Lucy standing there with tears cascading down her cheeks. I stood up abruptly. "Lucy dear, I demand to know who caused those tears to run down your face like that for I shall send Erza and Natsu to hunt him down and teach him the consequences of hurting one of Fairy tail." At the mention of Natsu's name, her sobs doubled and she fell to her knees. "m-master" she choked out. I helped her to a seat. "Alas, It was Natsu himself who caused me to feel this way…" then she told me word by word how Natsu cruelly kicked her out of the team and called her weak. "Why would I ever think that I actually belong here? Why would I think that Natsu liked me as well? this day will forever be the worst of my life; The day I was born; The day I ran away from home; And the day Natsu clearly showed me that I am so weak, and that he loved Lisanna, not me." And she resumed crying. "I forbid you from saying that you are weak. You are definitely one of the strongest people I know…..I guess this means you are planning on leaving Fairy tail?" She nodded. " Then promise me you will keep in touch wherever you go." I said sadly. "I promise Master Makarov, but please do not tell anyone about this except Levy, Gajeel, Wendy, Happy, and Charla until they ask you ."She extended her hand to me. I waved mine and her insignia faded. I gave her a little box with a lachryma ring in it. The lachryma ring would let Lucy contact me. "Consider this my birthday gift, dear. Happy Birthday."She gave me one last goodbye hug. "I promise I will come back but definitely stronger…I promise." She whispered the last part but I still managed to hear her. Then she left with tears in her eyes, but that wasn't what pained me most. What pained me most was the fact that no one noticed her leaving; no one noticed her tears. I went back into my office in attempt to calm my anger at those brats, and try not to destroy the guild.