"We don't have to know what tomorrow holds! That's why we can live for everything we're worth today!"

Natsu Dragneel

'Jellal's probably bored right now.' Lucy thought to herself as she idly picked at her strawberry parfait, she ignored the odd looks people shot at the duo across from her.

She didn't blame them considering the lack of class and manners the duo were displaying.

"My, you two eat like animals." She decided to give them a hint.

"But food's so good!" Happy exclaimed while Natsu nodded in agreement.

Ah, at least she tried.

She nodded in agreement to them. "I do agree, but do you two always eat like this?"

"Yeah," Natsu said as he chugged down some water. "Why?" he asked as he continued to shove some chicken dish in his mouth.

"It's as if you two have never eaten before." Lucy shrugged.

The two gave her a confused look.

Lucy scooped up some ice cream, her eyes growing cold, "Frankly, it pisses me off. You two have never starved before, have you? The way you two eat is an insult to those who know what it's like to go hungry." She bluntly told them.

They both stopped to look at her.

She forced down the memories of her past, back then the most disgusting food was a luxury to her, but now she can eat any fancy food she wants. Jellal made sure of that by taking her out to fancy restaurants.

She gave the two in front of her a smile, "Of course, I'm being kind of overbearing, no? Eat as much as you like. Just remember your table manners or I'll personally kick you two out. We don't want to cause any trouble for the kind chefs who cooked your meal, no?"

Natsu was the first to nod, "Yeah, you're right Luigi."

"You're pretty considerate." Happy noted in surprise.

"Ah, didn't I seem like the type?" Lucy asked.

Both shook their head and bluntly said no.

"Perhaps it's because you two fail to notice the small things."

"Why do you talk like that?" Natsu asked.

"Pardon me?"

"Yeah, like that."

Happy nodded in agreement, "Yeah, why?" He also asked.

"This is how most ladies act. Did you not know that?"

"The girls we know don't. They're scary." Natsu seriously said.

"Aye!" Happy quickly agreed, "Especially Erza."

Lucy expertly didn't react to that name. "Erza Scarlet?"

They both looked at her in surprise.

"Oh, right. You said you know everything." Happy realized.

Lucy nodded, "That I do."

"It's kind of creepy though." Natsu commented.

"Being informed simply keeps me a few steps ahead." Lucy smiled at them.

If they were any smarter they would have wondered why she needed to be some step ahead from Erza. But everyone knew that Happy and Natsu aren't the brightest.

"So is there any more people like me?" Natsu suddenly asked.

"I don't believe there can be anyone as, err, unique as you Dragneel."

"I think he means magic ability wise." Happy chuckled, because unlike Natsu he did get what Lucy meant.

"Ah, why of course there is. As hard to find as your magic is, it isn't exactly one of a kind like some." Lucy informed. "Though I see no reason to give you the information you want."

"That's mean." Happy pouted.

"I never said I was nice." Lucy smiled.

"Even your smile's pretty creepy. It's so forced." Natsu made a disgusted face, though it was only playful.

"A smile is better than no smile, even if it's forced." Lucy quipped, "But if you two really want information on other dragon slayers, I suppose I could help out."

Their faces lit up.

"For a price of course."

"Should have seen that coming." Happy sweat dropped.

"See, I have to meet up with a friend of mine, but I also have some business to attend to. I'm afraid I can't split into two at the moment, so I would like you two to take care of my business for me."

"And then you'll tell me anything I want to know about the others?" Natsu asked.

"Of course, I give you my word." Lucy smiled offering her hand.

"I'm not sure we can trust that…" Happy muttered.

"I assure you two, I am a woman of my words."

Natsu shook her hand.

Lucy was a well-respected member of society. She was also a highly competent Mage, all thanks to Jellal of course. But even without Jellal, she was a crafty person.

Which brought her to the meeting she had to attend. In reality it was more like a report than a meeting.

She eyed the café in front of her, a bland yet relaxed place, before she stepped inside. Just like any other café the inside of the shop smelled like sweets and coffee.

Ignoring this she allowed her brown eyes to sweep around the room, before her eyes landed on white hair.

She confidently walked over to the woman, and took a seat across from her.

"Lucy-san."

Lucy gave the woman a kind smile, "How have you been Gemini?"

And suddenly the woman disappeared and was replaced by the small twin spirits. "Being Angel is boring!" They complained.

Lucy chuckled, "Is Oracion Seis not fun?" she questioned in a teasing manner.

Gemini transformed into Lucy, a scowl on her features. "It's boring. They're trying too hard to use Nirvana."

"Hm, do you not approve?"

"Of course not! The line between good and bad isn't something mere mortals should mess with."

"I agree. However, all we can do right now is wait."

"What good will that do?" Gemini!Lucy sighed. In truth the spirit twins were very fond of Lucy due to Lucy's love for spirits, but they could never understand the way Lucy thinks.

Aside from that Lucy was essentially a mystery to both them and the other spirits. The only one who knew everything about Lucy was Cancer, and he was bound to secrecy.

"In due time the council will allow Fairy Tail, Blue Peagus, Lamia Scale, and Cait Shelter to gather up their strongest to defeat them."

Gemini relaxed.

"Well, aside from that, anything relevant?"

Gemini-!Lucy nodded. "We found out the identity of the leader of another third of the Balam Alliance, Grimoire Heart's master, Hades. Former founding member of Fairy Tail, Precht Gaebolg." Gemini smirked in satisfaction as seeing Lucy's surprised face.

Lucy pinched the bridge of her nose in annoyance. "Honestly, it's getting harder and harder to keep my promise when Fairy Tail always seems to have some connection to every major thing that happens or has yet to happen." She allowed herself to complain.

"May we ask why protecting Fairy Tail is so important?" Gemini asked.

"I made a promise when I was little. I promised someone I'd protect Fairy Tail." Lucy softly sighed, she wished she didn't make that stupid promise now.

"Wouldn't it be easier to protect from the inside?"

"Then I would be completely oblivious to the outside dangers Gem, Mini." Lucy pointed out finding some amusement in seeing Gemini!Lucy flush in embarrassment.

"Anyways, you two have done an amazing job. I owe you two."

"We're just doing our job." Gemini smiled at her. "We also found out that they're interested in recruiting you."

"Cobra, Midnight, and the others, huh? I guess it's awhile since I've seen them."

"Well, we'll be on our way now. We have a meeting." Gemini then turned into Angel.

Natsu glared at the fake Salamander.

If he wasn't so affected by his motion sickness he'd burn the smug bastard to crisp. As it stood he was at a severe disadvantage. And the fake Salamander wasn't the type of person to not exploit his weakness.

"To think the real Salamander would be so helpless against a fake like me," he gloated kicking Natsu's rib. "I wonder for how much you'd sell."

"B-b-bastard…"

"Or maybe I should keep you as a pet dragon along with your pet cat."

Happy tried to glare as well, but he was too scared.

'I..have to get up.' Natsu thought to himself, but he couldn't move.

He felt so helpless…just like he did seven years ago…

No, this wasn't like back then, he was stronger now.

Even so his body wouldn't move.

"Honestly boys, you only had one job."

Natsu's head snapped to see Lucy leaning casually against the door of the boat's private room. And despite what she said, she seemed pissed.

"Another guest?" The fake Salamander smiled as his goons surrounded Lucy.

"Please," Lucy scoffed, "Do you have any idea who you're dealing with?"

"Enlighten me."

"I am Lucy Stargazer, the Head Captain of the Custody Enforcement Unit." Lucy revealed showing everyone her badge.

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"EH?!" Natsu and Happy yelled.

Lucy crossed her arms, a scowl on her features, "And you have pissed me off." Something that most people who knew her name wouldn't dare to do.

In a burst of light Taurus appeared.

"You know what to do."

"For my BOOBS!" And with a battle cry Taurus took on the goons.

"You think I'm going to let the council ruin everything I worked for?!" He yelled at her, summoning his own flames.

"No, but I will." Lucy confidently said, her body started glowing, and she leaped towards the fake Salamander with a speed seemingly comparable to a meteor.

Before anyone could blink she was in front of the fake Salamander and had punched him in the chin sending him flying towards the ceiling. She jumped up, reaching the ceiling before he did, and kicked him in his stomach sending him to the ground.

Using the ceiling as a launch pad she arrived at the ground before her opponent and littered his body with a furry of kicks and punches.

"Great job miss Lucy!" Taurus grinned enjoying the show, for he had already finished up with the goons.

"Thank you." Lucy said dusting her hands and allowing the bloody pulp of her opponent to lay on the ground. "Honestly, you would think that they would realize that I'm the Captain for a reason."

'And that they shouldn't tarnish Fairy Tail's name nor members in front of me.'

"Why are you standing away from me?" Lucy furrowed her eyebrows in confusion as Natsu took another step away from her.

"You're with the council." Natsu stated as if it was obvious.

"Aye." Happy agreed.

Lucy blinked, understanding their logic.

"But..." Natsu frowned at her, as if trying to decipher her. "You saved us. So I guess you're not that bad."

Lucy smiled. "I hope you realize that I'm not obligated to keep my part of the deal, considering you didn't keep your part of the deal." She said in a sing-song voice while walking away.

"I'll get that information out of you one day!" Natsu yelled after.

"I look forward to it."

"Bye Luce!"