Okay. I've found numerous 'Lucy Leaves Fairy Tail' works out there, but I've never liked how they were executed. So here is MY take on it… And also a crossover because I'm that kind of person… Now, the AoT characters won't come in till later, and everything will be explained about them when they appear.

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Lucy POV

I quietly sat at the table with Wendy and Carla, who are chatting quietly as I watch the guild hall. Everyone was finally winding down after that party for Lisanna, which lasted for a week. It's been almost a month since then, and I slowly came to realize it after a few days. People steadily stopped talking to me, paying more and more attention to her.

I wasn't hurt at first, I just thought that they wanted to spend some time with their long lost friend. But as time went by they just seemed to forget about me completely. By now Wendy, Gajeel, Juvia, Carla, and Pantherlily were the only people who noticed me. Even Levy had stopped talking to me, sitting with Lisanna instead.

It hurt, more than when my mom died. More than when my father slipped into his depression and started screaming at me. More than when I lost every friend I had at home because of arranged marriages or angry parents. It hurt more than the first beating I'd received as a Mage. And the worst part was that Natsu hadn't even spoken to me since she arrived.

I wasn't stupid. I knew that I liked the dense idiot, despite my better judgement. I hadn't said anything to him though, preferring the route of quietly pining after him. Now, I was happy I hadn't pursued a relationship with him, because I'm not sure I could take him ignoring me if we were any closer. So instead I worked on my writing, trained when I could, and worked whenever there was a job I could take.

I'd managed to finish most of my book, but the ending wouldn't come out right. I just couldn't find the joy that I used to write with before. I couldn't portray the happiness and warmth that the scene needed, so I just let it be, knowing that I'd be able to write it once I was happy again. Gajeel marched over to us, grumbling quietly before sitting down, not even disturbing Wendy, who was detailing the many things she'd learned in her recent training with Perscilla.

Gajeel slumped forward and set his head on his crossed arms, which were laying on the table. Juvia steps up behind him, setting a plate of Iron pieces in front of him, and a giant strawberry milkshake in front of me. I smiled up at her and said "Thank you Juvia." She nods and says "Juvia thinks Lucy-san needed a treat. And remembered that she loved Strawberry milkshakes."

My smile softens as I take a sip of it, humming with satisfaction at the taste. Strawberry milkshakes are one of the few things that made me smile recently, that and my very small group of friends. I glanced over at the request board, seeing Mira putting up another request. I nod at everyone and say "I'll be right back. I'm going to check the request board."

Wendy stops mid-sentence to nod and me and say "Okay Lucy-nii." Before continuing while Gajeel nods at me. It had been Gajeel that noticed my isolation first and had comforted me when I realized what was happening. And he and Juvia seemed to understand more than anyone else. Juvia had even let me cry on her shoulder when it had first started.

I set my shake on the table and walked over to the board, glancing over the most recent request. Remove group of monsters from nearby farm. Reward, 100,000 jewels. I pulled it off the board, nodding to myself as I glanced over it again, barely noticing when someone walked up behind me as I read.

"Luce! We need to talk to you!" I hear Natsu say behind me, using his nickname for me. I turn, looking over my shoulder at him, seeing that Erza and Gray stood beside him. "What is it?" I question, folding the request and shoving it in the back pocket of my shorts. My voice is blank, barely betraying the slight interest I have in what they have to say.

This can't be good. I think belatedly as Gray drops his gaze and Erza seems to be staring behind me. "We're kicking you off the team, to make room for Lisanna. You were always her replacement anyway, and you're way too weak to work with us anyway." He says, grinning at me the whole time, while I felt like I'd been punched in the face.

The whole guild went silent as he spoke though, making us the center of attention. I took a deep calming breath, feeling myself slip back into the hardened person my father created as I pulled on a mask of blank indifference. I glance at Gray, who'd finally looked up at me, than at Erza who finally decided to look me in the eye.

"Is this what you want?" I question them, voice blank of any emotion, even though I wanted to scream with hurt and rejection. Gray just nods, staring back at the floor. Erza nods and crosses her arms saying "It's the most logical decision. We must show the strength of Fairy Tail, and you aren't part of that picture." I nod at her words, hiding how much they truly hurt.

"Fine then, I'm off the team." I state simply, stepping around Natsu and Gray, walking back to Juvia and Gajeel, who were both frozen in horror. As I step closer Gajeel snarls out "That bastard…" And goes to stand, I gently set a hand on his shoulder, looking down at him and saying "Don't… He's not worth it." My voice is soft, so soft I know that those close to me will have trouble hearing.

But his dragon senses are strong enough to hear me, and he stares up at me, before nodding slowly, sitting down completely as I sit across from him. I sit down as well as life returns to the guild, Natsu running over to Lisanna and asking her to join his team. Juvia and Wendy sit on either side of me and hug me tightly, reminding me so much of when my mom used to hold me when I cried.

The memory brings more pain as it's mixed with the hurt and anger I felt towards them as I hold both of them tightly. Carla and Pantherlily crawled into our hug, Carla moving to hold a quietly sobbing Wendy, while Pantherlily crawled into Juvia's lap and hugged my side. Gajeel moved to our side of the table and gently set Wendy in my lap before hugging all of us, the guild not even noticing our small cloud of hurt.

Once all of them were there did I finally start to crack, feeling tears drip silently down my face. But I barely realized they were there as I focused on burying my anger and pain. I knew if I lashed out here, I'd end up destroying everything my Magic came in contact with. I didn't want to hurt my friends, who cared so deeply they cried with me.

Gajeel didn't cry, but I could tell from how tightly he held us that we was hurting for me internally. I held them all as tightly as I could while I suddenly heard a heavy rain start pounding on the roof, and a strong wind started whipping about the building. I kissed the top of Wendy's head and say "It's okay Wendy. You don't need to use magic right now." My voice aiming to soothe the girl.

She blinks up at me before nodding and trembling as I hear the wind gently die down. I rubbed Juvia's back, knowing that as long as she cried the rain would continue. "Come on… Let's go to my apartment. I have cupcakes." I say gently to them all, picking up Wendy as Gajeel stands, Juvia picking up Pantherlily, who clung to her tightly.

Gajeel took Carla, who held him tightly while she cried silently, and the six of us walked out of the guild, into the rain. I welcomed the chilly rain, breathing deeply at the freshness it brought. Gajeel tucked Carla into his coat, hiding her from the rain as Juvia's magic kept her and Pantherlily from getting wet.

Wendy seemed to be using a small wind barrier, since the heavy rain didn't even touch us as I carried the sobbing girl. We easily made our way over to my apartment, and I easily open the door, having asked Freed to put a rune barrier up that unlocks the door for me if I approach with my arms full.

I step inside, holding the door for the others. I lock the door behind them, sliding the deadbolt shut. I also had Freed place a barrier on my fireplace so people couldn't sneak in like Gray had. I step with them up to the main room of my apartment, setting Wendy on my bed. "Gajeel? Could you help me check the windows and make sure they're locked? I don't want them breaking into my apartment again."

He nods instantly, handing Carla to Wendy, who instantly hugs her tightly as I move and hand Gajeel a towel with a small smile. He returns it barely and quickly drys off as he walks around the place, checking windows. I checked the final one in my kitchen, insuring it was locked before stepping over to my cupboard and pulling out the two containers of cupcakes I had in there. I set them on a tray before grabbing some cups and the gallon of milk I have in the fridge.

I carried the tray into the main room and set it on the table. I'd finally stopped crying, managing to hide my hurt for a few minutes. How long it would last I didn't know, but I hoped it would be long enough. Gajeel sees the food I brought out and gently urges Juvia and Wendy over, I nod at him and say "Hey… It's okay you two."

Juvia looks up and says "N-no it's not! They just kicked you out! Like you meant nothing to them! H-how could Gray-Sama be so cruel?" I nod at her question and say "I can't answer that Juvia. None of us can. But I can say that we can't change their decision…" I trail off as Gajeel suddenly says "You're not weak Bunny Girl. Never think that you are."

I blink up at him as Wendy says "He's right Lucy-nii! You're not weak at all! Natsu should have never said that about you!" She sniffs as she speaks, looking angry at Natsu. I shake my head at her and say "But I'm constantly being saved by-" Gajeel growls and says "YOU'RE NOT GOD DAMMIT!" I blink up at him and ask "How so?"

He huffs before looking at the floor and saying "When I kidnapped you… And than tortured you. You never caved in. You never backed down. If that's not strength, than I don't know what is." I gape at him, feeling touched at his words before I look over all of them, seeing their agreement. I nod slowly, feeling their mutual agreement that I wasn't weak soothe some of my pain.

I smile and say "nonetheless. I'm going to go train for a while away from Fairy Tail…" Wendy gasps and tears flow anew as Juvia asks "Why?" I sigh and say "I need to. I want to be stronger, and I need time away from Natsu and the others. All this negativity… I can't take it…" I glance down at the floor, refusing to cry again. I won't cry. It's hard enough to leave them… I won't make it hurt more.

Gajeel nods and says "I understand… You'll quit the guild as well?" I nod, Wendy lunging forward to hug me. "I don't know how long I'll be gone… And I don't know if I'll be able to face this place again… But I will keep in contact with all of you." Wendy sniffs, Juvia crying softly while Gajeel looked like he was fighting a war with himself before he looked up and asked "Will that make you happy? Will leaving make you happy again?"

I blink before I say "Leaving won't. But becoming stronger will. I'll become strong enough so that we can form our own team if I come back. Than we can all go on quests together!" Gajeel nods and says "If it will make you happy." Wendy sniffed and said "I will too! I'll train my offense with Gajeel!" I smile down at her while Juvia says "And Juvia will too. I need help with my defense." Gajeel nods with a grin and says "Perfect. I need to work on my stamina. You two can tag team me on that."

I smile at them before looking around and saying "I'll have to move out of here…" Wendy nods and says "We can help! If this will make you happy, then we'll help with whatever you need!" I smile at them all, one of the first real smiles I've shown in a while. They all seem genuine in their declarations.

Gajeel grins, Juvia smiling through her tears while Carla and Pantherlily nod at me, seeming pleased with my words. Wendy seemed to not want to let me go, so I simply let her hold me as I ask "Want a cupcake? They're vanilla with strawberries, you love those." She sniffs and looks up as I pick out a cupcake and hand it to her.

She accepts it, slowly eating it while I get everyone else one. I than pour glasses of milk out as Loke appears, throwing himself at me. I manage to set everything down before I catch him, hugging him as he holds me and says "Oh god Princess I just heard! I had a meeting in the celestial-" I cut him off and gently say "It's okay Loke. You came when you heard and that's what matters."

He hugs me tighter before letting go, sitting beside me and looking ashamed of himself. "It's okay Loke. She had us, you can't always be here…" Wendy says from her place in my lap. He looks at her and nods as I hand him a glass of milk and a cupcake. "If it will make you feel better you can help us pack." I say gently to him, seeing him gently sip at his milk.

He nods hurriedly and says "I'll ask Virgo to help me find an Infinity bag. They can hold endless amounts of stuff, and shrink things down that won't fit normally. You can even keep big items inside." I nod at him and say "Okay. Wendy and Juvia, you'll be in charge of packing the kitchen. Gajeel you'll go through the closets with Loke and grab out my clothes and fold them up. Virgo and I can get the more personal items out of here, Than we can all start on the miscellaneous things around my room."

They all nod as I tap Virgo's key, and she appears without me even needing to summon her, bag in hand as she stands in front of us. "I have your bag Princess." She says, holding up a beautiful silver and black bag. It was about a foot across, and maybe a foot deep by the look of it, with a decent sized strap that looked perfect for throwing over your shoulder.

I smile at her and say "You can set it on the bed, come eat, then we'll all get started." She nods and takes a cupcake from me, but shakes her head when I offer a drink. Before long we were done and getting ready to pack. "Lucy-nii. What will you do about money?" Wendy asks, looking up at me as I look around.

I pull the flyer from my pocket and say "I was going to take this job so I could pay my rent without dipping into my savings. But I recently turned eighteen, and I need to set up the inheritance account my mother left me. But without that, I've got about 150,000 jewels on me at the moment." Wendy nodded and said "Alright. Where do you want to go? Because if you take the train than you'll have to choose."

I shrug and say "Not really. I can just get a ticket for Crocus, and get off whenever I want." Wendy nods, thinking everything over as I gently nudge her toward the kitchen and say "Go help Juvia. I'll be here for a while. It's noon, we've got till at least tomorrow." She nods and skips over to the kitchen, where I hear her and Juvia chat as they worked.

I decide to leave my bed alone, and set out both a pair of PJ's and an outfit for tomorrow on my bed, letting those be before I move over to another area and start packing, everything being gently set within the bag, which was just as neverending as Loke said it was. Everything was fine, Loke and Gajeel folding with Juvia and Wendy slowly taking boxes of plates and food to the bag. Yet as Gajeel stepped toward the beg he tripped over a shoe on my floor.

"THE FUCK!" He shouted before tipping forward, and falling head first into the bag, vanishing instantly. "GAJEEL!" I shout, rushing over to the bag as Loke does the same. I peer down the bag, seeing nothing before hearing Gajeel shout "GET. ME. OUT. IT'S DARK AND CREEPY." I laugh loudly at him and say "Loke? How do we get him out?"

He chuckles and says "Ask for him Princess. Stick your hand in the bag, and say what you need. Then it will appear in your hand." I nod at him and reach down into the bag, feeling a dark coolness about it as I say "I need Gajeel please." Within a second I grab onto something and pull, Gajeel appearing foot first.

I pull him completely out before dissolving into a fit of giggles. He looks a little ruffled, but unharmed. "Dang it Bunny Girl. Didn't have to take so long." He said as he stands, brushing himself off as I laugh, the other join in as he eventually let's out a quiet chuckle. After that it was pretty eventless, and we were done just before nightfall.

I glance outside and say "I've got room for you guys to stay the night if you want? I've got sleeping bags and all." Wendy says "Yes! That'll be perfect! Gajeel nods and says "Like hell I'm leaving you alone here." Juvia nods and says "Juvia agrees! Lucy-san shouldn't be left alone!" I smile at all of them before looking at my spirits. "You should rest up in the spirit world. I may need you a lot tomorrow."

They both nod and hug me before vanishing back to the spirit world. I easily set everyone up a sleeping bag, ordering food from a nearby restaurant, which Gajeel paid for and said was a gift. We all sat in my room and ate, talking and laughing, up until late that night before we finally fell asleep, Wendy and Carla having fallen asleep in my bed. I smiled and laid down next to them, hugging Wendy close as I dozed off, easily finding sleep.

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I stretch out slowly that morning, feeling a surprising amount of weight on my chest. I glance down, seeing that both Carla and Pantherlily are laying on top of me. I smile gently picking them up and sitting up, gently laying them in the spot I was just in. Wendy had her back against my side, and seemed to be peacefully asleep.

Juvia laid not far from my bed, cuddled up on her side as she slept. Gajeel however looked like he'd taken the starfish route to sleep. He was spread out as far as he could across the floor, snoring softly with his shirt off. I laughed softly, picking up my clothes from the table and stepping into the bathroom.

I quickly changed into a comfy pair of shorts and a tank top. I pulled my hair up into a high ponytail, letting my bangs frame my face. I attached my keys to my belt and my whip to the other side, stepping quietly out of the bathroom. I wrote them a quick note telling them where I was going before stepping out of my apartment.

It was barely dawn, but I knew that the master would be there for me. After that I'd run to the bank, finish packing, then get on a train. I easily walked over to the guild, the streets almost empty save for a few people. I quietly slipped into the guild, not seeing Mira behind the bar yet. I stepped up to the second floor, knocking on the door to the Master's office.

I hear the Master say "Come in?" questioning why I would knock. I step inside, shutting the door behind me. I smile sadly at him as he blinks at me and says "Ahh. Lucy my child. What is it that brings you to me at such an early hour?" I take a breath, asking myself if I was sure, before saying "Natsu, Erza, and Gray kicked me off the team. And the guild has been ignoring me. So I think that it's best if I leave the guild."

I see him pale before jumping onto his desk and asking "Buy my child… This is such a big decision to make in wake of such pain…" I nod at him and say "I know. But I'm sure of it Master. I'll take some time to train, grow stronger than I am so they won't see me as the weakling…" my voice fading at the end.

I see his face contort with rage as he says "They called you weak? My children dared to call one another weak?" I nod slowly and say "Maybe I am… But I don't want to be anymore. So I won't be. I'll train for some time, and maybe I'll come back." He looks up at me and nods, looking hurt as he says "I understand. Give me your hand."

I give him my hand, the one with my guild mark and he gently places his on top of it, and I feel a small bit of warmth enter my hand before he pulls away and my insignia fades into sparkling magical dust. I smile at him and say "Mas- Makarov. Please don't tell anyone about my absence. Give them a month, maybe two, before you do. I want to know if anyone realizes that I'm gone."

He nods and says "Have you been alone all this time?..." seeming truly heartbroken at my leaving. I shake my head and say "No. Juvia, Gajeel, Wendy, Carla, and Pantherlily were all there for me." He nods slowly and says "Then I shall abide by your request… Stay safe Lucy." I smile at him before I stand and hug him, smiling and saying "I'll miss you Master."

He returns my hug as he sniffles and says "And I shall miss you my child…" I leave after that, exiting his office and stepping down the stairs, walking out of the guild, maybe for the last time. By then it's late enough that the banks open, and I easily walk inside and speak to someone about my account, and set it up so I could use it.

My mother left me a vast sum of money, enough for me to live comfortably the rest of my days without any worries and still have enough to give to my kids. I yawned softly as I walked down the street, stopping by a small restaurant and ordering food for all of us. I carried it all easily back to my home, knowing that this will probably be the last time I stand inside it.

I gently deposit the food on the table, seeing both Gajeel and Wendy stir at the smell of food. Juvia sits up first, giving me a small smile before her eyes fall upon my unmarked hand. I see the sky darken slightly as I rub her shoulder and say "It's okay… I'll always contact you. Even if we're not in the same guild." She nods and sniffs before the sky brightens again. Gajeel wakes up than, sitting up straight and asking "Food?"

I nod as Wendy wakes up at the word. I smile as I get everyone to the table, enjoying a final meal with my friends. As they finish I toss the last of my things into the bag, before grabbing some paper and writing out a letter to Fairy Tail. I seal it with what little Rune magic I know, so that it won't be opened until a month from now. The others crowd around me as I hand it to Gajeel. "Give them a month. One month to figure it out. If they don't, than take this to the master."

Gajeel nods and takes the letter, tucking it into his jacket. I give each of them a hug, holding them tightly as Wendy let's out a few more tears. It's an hour before I finally leave my apartment, stopping by my landlords home and paying half of my rent, telling her that I was leaving. I got a tight hug and a cookie for my words.

I quickly made my way over to the train station. I saw Natsu and Lisanna walking toward the guild. My heart giving a painful squeeze before I step into the ticket line for the train. The man gives me a kind smile and says "Where are you off to this time Ms Lucy?" I smile softly at him and say "First ticket for Crocus please."

He nods and rapidly sets up my ticket and says "Hop on that train miss. It leaves in five minutes." I nod and take my ticket, paying him before rushing on board. I easily find an empty spot on the train, setting my bag in the over hanging luggage rack. As I sit down I summon Plue, how hugs me as tightly as his little arms can.

Loke summons himself after a few moments, not saying a word and simply hugging me. I hum softly in thanks and hold my two spirits, my pain and grief spiking for a moment before a shove all of it down. I will not break down here. I will not needlessly hurt people because of my own stupidity…

Loke and Plue comfort me until our next stop, my friends look a little down as Plue hugs me tighter. As we start moving again I hear a kid say "But Rogue! There isn't anywhere for us to sit!" A small blond kid walks down the aisle, looking upset as a smaller black haired boy walks behind him.

"Sting… I know it's a long ride but it's better than walking right?" Rogue says, Sting still looks upset. I smile at them and say "Hey you two… You can sit with me if you want." I motion across from me to the two adjacent seats. Sting perks up instantly as he jumps into the seat. "Thank you Ma'am!"

Rogue smiles softly at his partner and sits as well. "Thank you Ma'am. You didn't have to do this." I shook my head at them and say "No I didn't. But I wanted to. Company is always nice. Where are the two of you headed?" It was odd to see two children this age alone on a train. Sting grins and says "We're headed ro Crocus! Were going to join the Sabertooth guild!"

I smile at the two of them and say "Ah you two are wizards!" Rogue nods and says "I'm Rogue Cheene, A Shadow Dragon Slayer. That is Sting Eucliffe, a Light Dragon Slayer. Who are you Ma'am?" He's so polite! It's too cute! "My name is Lucy Heartfillia and-" Sting jumps up and says "Are you that Lucy Heartfillia? Lucy of Fairy Tail? The greatest guild in Fiore?"

I laugh as Rogue smacks him and says "Be polite you oaf. I'm sorry he cut you off Ma'am." This is the most I've smiled in weeks. "It's fine Rogue. And yes, I'm that Lucy. There are my Celestial spirits." Loke grins and says "I'm Leo the Lion. But you can call me Loke. The little on in her lap is called Plue."

The next hour or so passed happily, the two of them bouncing happily as they asked about Natsu, and Fairy Tail, asking how I met Natsu and where I was going. I glanced out the window as I saw miles of forest. This place should do… I stood softly as the train came to a halt. "I'm afraid I'll have to leave you two."

Both of them looked upset at this. I smiled at them and said "I know the both of you will be powerful wizards one day. So I'm sure I'll find the two of you again." They both beam with pride as Loke grabs my bag, leading me off the train. I step down onto the station, waving at the children I had befriended as the train pulled away.

I let Plue go back to the Spirit world, knowing it would hurt him to be out to long. Loke smiled at me softly and said "I'll keep your bag in the celestial world. I'll bring it to you when you find a place okay?" I nod at him as he fades in a shimmer of gold. I step down the stairs, leaving the almost empty station. I quickly made my way into the woods.

I walked deeply into the woods, waiting until I was far enough away that I wouldn't hurt anyone. I finally let my hurt show, let all the pain I felt rapidly bubble up in my chest. I could feel my magic start to appear around me, causing the air around me to glow golden. It became more destructive as my hurt increased.

As it steadily became too much to bare I finally screamed, all of my pain and hurt and loneliness laid bare in the sound as my magic shattered the trees and ground around me, destroying everything in a twenty foot radius. As my scream ended I fell to my knees, black covering my vision as I fell to my side, collapsing onto the ground as I lost consciousness.

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Our AOT characters shall make there debut next chapter. I'm sorry, but I could never see Lucy breaking down in front of everyone, or screaming at her friends. I always saw her leaving and breaking down else where, somewhere she was sure wouldn't hurt others. Review! Comment! Tell me what you think!