A/N: So, this is the dreaded cliché that has been way overdone. Hopefully you like my spin on this.

~Lucy's Point of View~

I had a team and was in the most wonderful guild I ever knew but then everything changed when Lisanna came back.

Don't get me wrong, I feel happy for her. She's back in the guild, and she's happy, and everyone's happy, except me. Not that anyone cares except for my celestial spirits. Now that they've got Lisanna, I'm no longer useful to them. I'm just a damsel in distress that nobody would bother saving anymore.

They got me fooled. All of them. Mirajane made me feel like I was her other little sister, Levy made me feel like I was her best friend, Gray made me feel like I had an older brother figure, Erza made me feel like I was able to crack her metaphoric armor, Happy made me feel like I had a super annoying little brother and Natsu made me feel that I had a chance.

A chance to be his everything.

Now I feel so embarrassed that I felt that way, because if they're ignoring me now, that means they never even cared in the first place.

At least I have Wendy, right?

Wrong. I think she still cares about me, but Lisanna drags her away every time, so coincidental that I'm beginning to think that she isn't nice.

I do have Master, but he's busy with his paperwork and the Magic Council.

And on top of all that, the entire guild is still partying for her return even though it's been three months. Since the ongoing party is just way too loud, annoying and makes me feel so out of place, I just do anything to not go to the guild.

Why am I still here?

Good question, I don't even know anymore. But I have this small glimmer of hope that they still care for me, that maybe they've just forgotten.

I arrive at the guild. The party is still going on, and everyone is still as excited as they have been on the first day. I groan quietly and ignore the look that someone has shot me. I move as quickly as I can to the mission board, but Natsu and Erza blocks my way right when I get there.

"What...?" I ask, slightly rude but hopeful.

Erza glares at me for my tone, but Natsu says, "Hey, Luce. You're off the team."

"What?" I hiss. "You're not even going to ask me?"

I notice that Natsu looks bored while Erza replies with an air of indifference, "You have to become stronger, don't you? It's for your good. Besides, Lisanna can fill your spot easily."

"Yeah," Natsu backs her up, "I don't want to save you ever again. You're just a burden."

For a moment, I am so angry I can't even speak, but I manage two words for Natsu and him only, partly because I'm still afraid of Titania, and partly because he hurt me more:

"Fuck you."

I turn and run.

A forest has never looked so welcoming in my entire freaking life. My suitcase's wheels squeak noisily as I trudge through the mud. My combat boots are as dirty as all hell, but I don't give two shits. The earlier events have caught up to me and now, instead of being furious, I'm upset.

I thought Fairy Tail was my home, but even it's name hurt now.

I slump against a tree and cover my face as I let my tears spill.

A good few hours pass by before I run out of tears. I wipe my face clean and focus all my attention on my walking.

I arrive at papa's gravestone.

"...and that's what happened. This situation seems very similar, doesn't it?" I chuckle bitterly. "I forgive you now, but I don't know if I can do the same for them." I get up. "Well, I'll see you next year. I miss you."

I make my way to mama's gravestone and explain everything to her too. This time, I sob after repeating the incident again.

I calm myself and whisper, "Mama, I wish you were here..." I get up. "I'll see you next year, like always. I miss you."

"I was hoping you'd come here."

I whip my body around.

THE VOICE BELONGED TO A GHOST!

Overwhelmed with surprise, I faint.

A/N: What do you think?