Still don't own Fairy Tail… yet. Gihihi.

Lucy was sitting on her tan rug staring at the letters scattered before her. She did this every year. She would take out all of the letters she wrote to her mother and she would read them. Every anniversary of Layla's death, Lucy would write a new letter… but with her father's death being so recent, she didn't know if she could actually handle writing to her mother.

Picking up a letter she wrote nearly a few… no, it was eight years ago, even though it only felt like a few months. Lucy opened it with a shaky hand and slowly slipped out the faint pink paper.

Dear mom,

I just got back from my first mission with Natsu – wow, it was crazy! Except, Natsu started to melt Taurus' axe and then he ate it… I know; he's weird. Plus he has pink hair and a flying cat. But then again, everyone in Fairy Tail is insane. They fight all of the time! And Mira is just too sweet.

Lucy smiled softly when she saw her crude doodle of Mira with hearts floating of her head.

But Happy (Natsu's cat) is adorable! He's blue and has the most beautiful wings – mom, if you could see him you'd melt. Erza's amazing too, except… don't touch her strawberry cake. Bad things will happen. And Gray is just half-naked or naked all of the time. I don't know why yet – I'm sure there's a perfectly plausible reason – but honestly… I'm not complaining. He's not bad too look at.

Anyways, mom, I have to go now. Natsu's banging on my window and Happy's throwing fish at it. I'll write to you again soon! I love you.

-Your daughter, Lucy

Lucy slowly folded the letter back up and smiled a little bit. She slid it back in its envelope and threw it back in the large pile. The blonde mage stood up and stepped over the large pile of letters, sitting down at her desk and pulling out a piece of paper along her pen and the inkwell. Biting her lip, she started to write down her thoughts.

Hey mom,

You know, it's been a while… well, that's an understatement, seeing as how it's been seven years. Magnolia hasn't changed too much, but the guild has. Everyone's aged so much… Bisca and Alzack finally got married. They even have a kid! Oh, and she's so cute – her name is Asuka. It really fits her. And Romeo… wow. He was six when I last saw him, and now he's twelve! Wakaba and Macao (he has graying hair!) have aged considerably, and the latter was even the guild master. Jet and Droy have changed – probably their heart's hardening after they thought Levy had died with us on the island...

Lucy chewed on the end of her pen as her brow furrowed in concentration.

I miss you. And every time I think of you… at first it's a few good memories – then it just hurts. It hurts because you died before I could really get to know you; most of the stories I know are from Capricorn. Dad fell apart after you died. I think he ignored me because we looked so much alike. And honestly – who could blame him? It'd hurt pretty bad if the situation was reversed I guess. But ever since you left, mom… it feels like there's been a black hole in my chest sucking up everything. However, no tears will fall. I don't know why; I don't know if it's because I just didn't know you well enough, or maybe I'm just numb, but mom...

The tip of Lucy's pen broke and she jumped, glancing at it, annoyed. She threw it in the wastebasket and opened a drawer on her desk, trying to ignore how her hand was shaking, and grabbed a new one. The blonde dipped it in the ink and tried to focus on this letter… she really wanted to finish it – even if her eyes were stinging and her whole body seemed to be trembling.

Mom, I can't do this anymore. It hurts so, so bad. And I know that you wouldn't want me to think of you and feel like sobbing… but I just can't help it; because you're still not here, and I'm still wishing for the opposite. And I even miss dad, mom, and I still have his letter folded up in my desk. I wish I could've at least said goodbye to him – like I did with you. Well… mom, I guess this is it for this particular letter. I'll try to write again soon. I love you so much, and I miss you.

I really do.

-From your daughter, Lucy.

P.S. – Please, wait for me; wherever you are. And if you're with dad, tell him I said hey.

Lucy let the pen fall to the desk with a clatter. She methodically folded up the light pink parchment paper and slid it into a white envelope and dating it, before throwing it onto the pile by her bed. She sat back in her chair and listened to the pounding rain outside, briefly wondering why Juvia was so upset, before brushing it off and standing up. She pushed her chair in and leaned down, picking up all of the envelopes and stacking them neatly into a small box, then setting the container back in its spot on her desk. Tiredly, she flopped onto her bed and sighed; staring out of her closed window and watching the rivulets of water drip down the glass.

"How come I can't cry?" She asked suddenly, talking to nobody in particular. Lifting her small hand to her face, she touched her cheek lightly and frowned.

Isn't that how people show their emotions? By crying? Does that mean I don't love you as much as I should? Mom? Does that mean I don't care?

Lucy's eyes seemed to sting a little, and she shut them tightly and buried her face into her pillow, listening to thunder roll outside. The hole in her chest seemed to tighten and for some reason Lucy felt as if she was choking, but she could still breathe fine. Taking in a shaky breath, she turned her head a little to the right and stared out the window just in time to see lightning crack across the sky menacingly, and she jumped slightly, only to relax when the thunder boomed again.

That was pretty.

She wiped at her eyes and was surprised to feel that it was damp. Lucy frowned and felt hot tears streaking down her cheeks, and only then did she realize that her heartbeat was speeding up and her breath was quickening. The girl squeezed her brown eyes shut and shook her head, feeling the tears start to make her pillow damp, she let out a breath.

"Mom… dad... I love you both," She whispered, watching the rain streak down the window.

"So much."

A/N: Hey guys – I thought this fit the whole grieving thing. It wasn't overly emotional like Wendy, but it still showed that she missed and was still not over either of her parents' deaths. I don't know if I liked it as much as the others, but it was alright I guess. Tell me if you liked it, and this is the last chapter for this short little series thing. I have an idea for a new story, the first chapter might be out soon (wink wink).Thanks y'all! Reviews are delicious strawberry cakes – leave me some!

Update: I realize I left one question unanswered: Why is Juvia upset? Well, the whole guild is upset because some of their members are going through a hard time right now, and since the rain reacts to Juvia's emotions... it started to rain. :P Hope that clears things up a bit, sorry about that! XD

Animation art2000-2013: GAHHHH! Here you go! Hope you liked it xD

CelestialTitania: I could see how someone might think they're doing the same thing – and in a way, they are. But I had Natsu focus more on Igneel and remembering him, whereas Gajeel thought of Metalicana, but also focused a lot on his friends and Levy, and also his love (ow Gajeel don't hit me) for Fairy Tail. Whew, that was a long response, sorry! xD

AnimeDAngel: Thank you! And yes; he does seem smart! :P