Okay, don't brush this aside because you've read this whole scenario before. This has and unexpected twist! I promise. This one is set after the time skip and there is no Key of Starry Heavens arc.

-Natsu-

I woke up early this morning to surprise Lucy for her birthday. It wasn't everyday you turned 18 after all. I had ridden so many trains to find the perfect gift for her and I was proud of it. A delicate sliver chain sat in the box in my hand. On it were five charms. A pair of white gold wings-for Happy-a bronze sword-for Erza-a diamond crystal-for the ice-prick (I didn't want to put one for him on there but I knew I would get my ass kicked if I didn't)-A golden key, for Lucy of course, and a small fire lacrima, for me. Inside the lacrima a small flame was burning, the lacrima ensured it would never go out unless the wearer died or took it off. Right now it wasn't alive but when she put it on it would be. I was proud I remembered Lucy's birthday all on my own and found her gift without any help. Happy had decided to give her ribbons and stuff. Mine was really expensive, but I saw the charms and immediately decided Lucy would like them. I jump up to her window.

"Lu…" I look around. "...Cy?" She's not here. I climb in and walk around. Her stuff's still here, her closet still open. I sniff and frown. Whose scent was… I smirk. Levy and Lisanna. I laugh. They must've kidnapped Lucy. I jump out the window and race to the guild.

-Lucy-

I smile and laugh with the others. Levy had given me a new book, '101 ways to tame your Dragon' it was fiction but everyone in the guild thought it hilarious. She had shrugged saying.

"It worked on Gajeel. I even got him to buy you a gift." Everyone laughs and Gajeel looks embarrassed. I look over at him and he thrusted a messily wrapped gift under my nose. On the tag it said from Gajeel and LIly. I thank them and open it. It was a new quill. As long as my palm and fire-red in color I adored it in seconds.

"Thanks!" I say.

"Tch." He replies and wanders over to the food table.

After that the presents just kept coming. A hug and apology from Lisanna-she was the one who kidnapped me-another hug from Mira and a belt from the three of them. A bottle of liqueur from Cana. A packet of condoms from Laxus and the Thunder Legion which had me blushing all shades of red while the rest of the guild laughed and wolf whistled. Wendy and Carla had bought me a silver gate key, Navi of the Sky. I attach it to my belt, I'll make a contract later. Macao and Wakaba give me a slip of paper stating my subscription to Sorcerer's Weekly. Romeo, Warren, Laki and Guildarts had collaborated and handed me a platinum key which had me squealing up and down and jumping in excitement. I hug them all in turn yelling a thousand thank-you's in their ears.

Erza and Gray hang back watching the shower of gifts from my guild-mates. Levy walks over to them.

"Don't you have a gift for Lucy?" She asks.

"No." Says Gray. The whole guild turns to face them.

"Why would we waste our money on someone so weak?" A gasp from the guild, followed by deathly silence.

-Natsu-

"Why would we waste our money on someone so weak?" I hear Erza say. What? Who is she talking about?

I walk in, in time to see Gray stride forwards and poke Lucy in the head hard enough to make her stumble back a few steps, Erza guffaws.

"She is so weak and puny." He says poking her still. "She always needs to be rescued."

"That's not true!" Cries Lisanna. "She's not weak at all!" My heart swells at the sight of Lisanna defending Lucy. I knew they'd get along.

"Shut up." Says Erza sharply. "The Edolas Lucy might not be weak. But this one certainly is." She points her sword and Lucy for emphasis. I don't understand. They love Lucy.

"Yeah, and her know-it-all style pisses me off." Continues Gray. Lucy's eyes are wide, drinking in every word they say. Then, out of nowhere, one of Gray's creations strikes Lucy in the face and sends her flying across the other side of the guild. The whole room bursts out in accusations. Levy and Lisanna rush to Lucy's side, her head rises from the floor and blood spills from the cut on her cheek.

"GRAY!" I yell, he snickers but before I can move Guildarts is holding me back.

"Don't he's right." I see Warren's eyes widen and panic, then narrow.

"Why are you still here?" He asks her acidly. She looks up terrified. Where are her spirits? DAMN IT LOKE HELP HER!

"I-" A sword rushes past, pinning her to the wall by her clothes.

"Did I ask you to speak?" Erza's voice rings throughout the guildhall. Mira approaches but is held back by Elfman and Cana.

"She's weak sis."

"Don't bother."

What is this? Four seconds ago they were giving her gifts and stuff. What the hell is happening?

"LEAVE HERE!" Yells Erza. "DON'T EVER COME BACK! YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE!" Lucy's tears spill over and Gray strikes her in the stomach. She cries out in pain as Erza's sword slashes at her arm and Lucy's blood splatters up the wall.

"LUCY!" I yell her name, she can't seem to hear me. She cries harder and gets up in an attempt to run. Gray kicks her in the back and a few members laugh and jeer at her. She gets up again and sprints from the guild, terrified.

-Gajeel-

This, is weird. I watch the little girl run. Why did this happen and why…. I think back to when Gray punched her.

"Sorry Lucy."

I was the only one close enough to hear her. The Salamander and Wendy were too far away. But I heard her. Why would he apologise? Maybe it was planned or something… Levy cries and smacks me over and over.

"YOU COULD'VE HELPED HER!" She's screaming at me. She stops, exhausted and I hold her close to me. Why would he apologise? And why would she accept what was happening. There was plenty of opportunity to summon her spirits, and the red-head lion one can summon himself right? So why didn't he? There must be something going on.

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