Chapter 3, written IMMEDIATELY. Don't worry about the updates, cuz I have recently became a more active writer than before. :) Anyway, R & R and please enjoy~ :)

~~~~~ Regret ~~~~~

Lucy Ashley's POV:

I slammed the door open without hesitation and with much force, that it nearly went off its' hinges. Most of the Earthland Fairy Tail members turned in shock and saw me, giving off confused looks. But I didn't pay attention. I immediately went towards Earth Natsu, who was talking to some guild members, and punched him right in the face. He got shock, but before he could react, I grabbed him by the collar.

"Alright, Dragneel," I barked, glaring him right at the eye, that he could probably sink and crawl into a hole if he could—not that I'd make him. "Explain what the heck is happening here?!"

He yelped in fear, turning pale, and I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Earth Mirajane, with a calm smile, unlike those here whose eyes showed fear. "Hello, Lucy," she greeted. "Why don't you explain to us the situation, and we'd understand you better? I don't think you should just go off and try bullying someone who doesn't understand you, right?"

I grumbled, and set Earth Natsu down—well, more like, let go of him and make him fall to the floor, but I could care less. I crossed my arms in front of my chest, as Mirajane lead me to a bar stool where she politely asked me to take a seat. Once I did, she asked, "So, Lucy, can you tell us what's happening?"

"Do you think I'm Lucy Heartfilia?" I asked, since Mirajane seemed to not get off-guard with my sudden burst.

"Oh, I heard stories of Edolas, Lucy. I know you really aren't the one from Earthland." She said, and I thought I saw a hint of sadness in her eyes. I guess not all of them are bad... At least some noticed and/or trying... Huh, I underestimated them, I guess. Of course Mirajane would be nice.

"Edolas?" a voice asked. I turned to see Gray—Earth Gray—wearing nothing but boxers, leaning against the counter. "I thought Edolas already lost all its magic. How would you get here?"

"I don't think it's her getting here..." another said. It was Erza Scarlet, walking towards us with a serious look. "It must have been Lucy getting to Edolas, exchanging places with her counterpart, Lucy Ashley. I wonder how, though..."

I growled, remembering what was written on the Latin-English translation book. I know I don't know much, but it is pretty obvious someone did something to her. And I'm betting it's someone—or some ones—here. "I think I have a clue..." I muttered, but they heard me, since I didn't mutter softly. "When I arrived at her house, there was a page open in a Latin to English book. Something was written at the bottom."

"What is it, Lucy?" Erza asked.

"It said, 'Is there a reason for you to hate the world that you live in?'" I answered, glaring daggers at Dragneel. Why else? Shouldn't he be the one comforting her?! "And I bet it has something to do with this guild."

The guild seemed to look down in guilt, and I noticed a little blue haired girl—was that Earth Wendy?—about to cry. I heard someone push him/her way to me, and when I looked, I was surprised to see Lisanna. She couldn't have...?

"It's my fault." My old guild mate replied to me, her voice cracking. Her eyes were beginning to tear up, as she looked at the ground. "I probably got all the attention because of my return that the guild forgot about the members. Please don't hurt him anymore, Lucy. I know he is supposed to be her best friend and he should be comforting her. But I probably took his time, as some of the guild took mine." I could already see tears fall to the ground as she sniffled. "I swear I really wanted to be friends with her, not be a rival. She seemed really nice, and whenever I see her, she seemed so lonely. I swear I noticed her. But whenever I see a chance, it's taken away. And I can't just put down the offer of my long time friends to talk. I know they really want to catch up... I'm... I'm so sorry..."

"No, Lisanna." Erza said, standing seriously, though I could see she was becoming fragile. She looked like she could burst into tears any second now. "I will take any responsibility. Kill me now, if you wish to." She tossed me a sword, as she bowed down.

I dropped the sword. "Kill you now, and I'll waste my time. I need to exchange places with Heartfilia—this time, with her happy." I said, sensibly, and mumbled softly, "And make sure she didn't ruin my reputation, but for now, Heartfilia is the main objective."

"It's my fault..." I heard Natsu say. I turned to look at him, and his bangs were covering his eyes. I could see tears flowing down his face, and his fist tightened. "It's all my fault... Everything is..." I heard him sniffle and I felt at least a tiny, tiny bit sorry for him. Poor guy. It was all his fault—and I admit I don't disagree. He stood up, still looking at the floor and asked me, "How do we find her?"

"How am I supposed to know?! Aren't you guys the magic experts or something?!" I retorted. "Why else would I come here?! Asking help from this bunch is the last item on my list, but sadly, I don't even know Earthland."

"I think I know..." an all too familiar feminine voice said. Levy... I though while grinding my teeth. Don't worry Lucy... It's another one... Just another one... "There is one special gem that can make you come to another world—like Edolas." Levy continued herself. "You have 1 week before you return. We can get Lucy back before time runs out, and Edo Lucy can go back to Edolas!"

Before I can say anything, a small dude with a mustache came to us, and said, "We set out tomorrow. Natsu, Lucy Ashley, Erza, Gray, Wendy, Carla, Happy, Lisanna, and Levy can go. The rest must stay here." There were some retorts from some members of the guild. "Quiet!" the master, I supposed he was, yelled at them, which seemed to quiet them down. "There will be no complaints. You did this to Lucy, it is time you think about what you did wrong. I'm ashamed of you all, who have forgotten a special person in our family."

"Tch... You should follow the old man..." I muttered under my breath, forgetting the powers of a dragon slayer. Knowing Earth Natsu, I bet he would have gotten here and challenge me to a fight because he would be offended, but it seems he has enough problems to handle now.

"Well, it seems we have to pack." Erza said, about to leave the guild when she stopped half way and gave me a glance. "I know you don't really know Lucy that well, and she is merely an aquantance to you, but thank you for caring about her so much. It seems you seem like a better friend to her than we've been, recently. And I know you're not the Lucy we hurt and just a counterpart, but I just want to say, I'm sorry before I meet her again." She gave me a smile.

"You make a mistake, you regret it." I said, shrugging, giving her a smile of my own. "It happens all the time. And I know, once you meet Lucy again, she'll welcome you back to her life in open arms. She seems that kind of girl."

Erza started walking away to the front doors, and I could feel her smirk. "You're not as bad as I thought you were at first, Ashley." She said, before closing the door behind her.

"Same to you, Scarlet." I whispered. At least someone here makes sense...

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IM FINISH~ I'll update this in some weeks. SORRY IF I WAS KIND OF LATE! GOMEN NE! But please R & R! I'd love to see how I'm doing! Ciao~