Lucy's POV

"We found him"

As soon as those words left Igneel's mouth, I stood there frozen with my eyes wide. They found him? They finally found him? I clasped both of my hands and covered my mouth while tears were threatening to fall.

"D-did you re-really found h-him?" I stuttered trying my best not to cry. I sank from my knees clasping both of my hands and covered my mouth as tears were threatening to fall from my eyes. The people around me were still confused but Levy came to me. She knelt beside me and asked me what's wrong and who did they found.

"T-they f-f-found dad"

"Who's your dad?" I hesitated at first because I know many people would be afraid of me or something. But this is Fairy Tail, they care for people and treat them as family.

"Acnologia" Gasps can be heard all around me but I just ignored it. I stood up and made my way to Igneel who was now standing proudly.

"Let's go. I'll start my training today. Gramps, sorry but I think I have to leave relier than expected" I glanced back at Gramps who has his arms crossed over his chest with a small smile on his face. As soon as my eyes landed on him, he gave out a small nod.

"Good Luck Lucy, see you in the next 5 months or so" I nodded in return. When I reached Igneel, I heard someone groaning and getting up 'Shit' I whipped my head sat the sound and saw Natsu sniffing the air. His head turned in our direction and landed his eyes on Igneel.

"Who are you and why do you smell exactly like Igneel?" Sweat was running down both of our faces as we faced each other then back to Natsu. I nudged Igneel at the side and nudged me back.

"My names…" Igneel looked at me as a sign of help

"His names… Simon?" I laughed nervously and felt the glare of Igneel so I glared back. Natsu's expression didn't changed even the slight and started walking towards us. Panic came and nudged Igneel again.

"I-I'm a Fire Mage and I don't know who this Igneel guy you're talking about" Natsu stopped walking but was still eyeing us. Erza stepped forward and grabbed Natsu's wrist, Natsu glanced at Erza and his face looks like a 'what?' look.

"Quick, let's escape while Erza's distracting Natsu" I whispered oh-so-quietly and we made a run for it.

Natsu's POV

As soon as I looked back at Lucy and… Simon they were gone. I did a quick look around around the guild and outside. I tried smelling them but I can't seem to trace anything. I attacked a nearby tree, punching it over and over again. I heard footsteps behind me and saw Gray, Erza, Mira and Master coming towards me. I didn't bother talking to any of them so I just continued punching the tree 'Was that Igneel? It can't be, he's a dragon not a human. Maybe he was the Edolas version of Igneel like that crazy doctor woman in the forest'

"Natsu" Mira called me but I completely ignored her.

"Oi Flame Brain" Stupid stripper I'll get you for that later.

"Do it Erza" Gramps commanded something but before I could look at him, I blacked out.

Lucy's POV

"Phew, that was close" I wiped my forehead while laughing hard.

"Seriously? Is Simon the best name you could've think of?" Igneel was still glaring at me .

"Yup" I gave him a grin in return. We were walking towards the forest in silence, I had both of my hands behind my back while I was staring at the sky remembering the times me and Acnologia were training. There, I experienced what hell was like. There, I experienced the feeling of being loved by someone. And also, there, I experienced freedom. I was brought back to reality when I heard my name being called.

"Yeah?" I looked back at Igneel who had a face that shows worriedness.

"Your crying" I touched my cheek and indeed I was crying. I wiped my tears away but they just kept on coming. Igneel put a hand on my shoulder for comfort. We were now inside the forest, I can smell Laxus' scent getting stronger and stronger.

"This is bad, Laxus's coming, if he sees me like this, he-"

"Lucy?" I look up and saw Laxus staring at me with wide eyes, he marched towards me but before I could even respond back, Laxus hugged me.

"Let go"

"Not before you tell me why you're crying" Laxus hugged me even tighter but not that tight to squish me. Igneel was nowhere to be found, so it's just me and Laxus here.

"Crying? Me? Haha Laxus your funny" I tried laughing but it was hard you know, I miss my dad so much and when I heard that they can't find him, I searched for a whole year just to find him. And then this day came and they said they found him.

"Lucy.. Please tell me" Laxus said in a soft voice that I didn't even imagine for him to have. I looked at his face, his eyes were concerned and staring at me. I rested my head at his chest again and let out a sigh.

"They found dad"

"Really?" I broke

"Yup" I broke the hug and gave him a small smile.

"Laxus, I need to show you something" I said taking off my cloak and showing him the place where my stamp use to be. Laxus raised a brow. He opened his mouth to say something but I cut him to it.

"This is where my Fairy Tail stan used to be"

"What!? Why did you leave?! HOW did you even convinced Gramps to let you go!?" I let out a sigh knowing that I need to explain everything.

"Well.."

Flashback (When Lucy was inside Master's Office)

"Ah! Lucy, what do you need today my child?" Master stopped writing and gave me a grin.

"Well, how do I put this… I… want you to remove my stamp" He didn't answered me. He was just staring at me his eyes wide and his jaw dropped. Wait for it.. Wait for iii it...

"WHAT?! WHY!?" He asked and slammed both of his hands on his desk. I looked everywhere except his face.

"Well, I need to experience what hell is like again!" I grinned at Gramps who just sweat dropped

"Wait, again?"

"Yup! My first experience is when me and Acnologia were training!" Gramps let out a sigh and rubbed his temples.

"I knew it. Your dragon was Acnologia after all"

"So yeah, I need to leave again. I'll return after 1 year"

Flashback Ended (You already know what happened after that ;))

"1 whole fucking year?!"

"Or! 5 months! But training all of the elements of a Dragon Slayer is hard. So if I mastered it all, I can return back to Earth Land!"

"But seriously Lucy, 1 year?"

"Yeah.." A cough interrupted us. We whipped our heads towards the direction of the sound and saw Igneel and Metallica standing just a few feet from us. Laxus was frowning like a 5 year old who was not allowed to play outside. I laughed at his own childishness. I moved closer to Laxus until I was near his ear.

"Well, I guess I need to go, my time's up here. See you after 1 year Laxus" I whispered and kissed his cheek before walking towards the two waiting dragons. When I came near them, they were smirking down at me "Oh Shut up you two" I glared at them who just shrugged it. I quickly made a last glance towards Laxus who had his hand on the place where I kissed him. I smiled inwardly before making a quiet goodbye.

Laxus' POV

I stood there frozen when her lips made contact on my cheeks. The moment her lips touched it, I felt heat crept up my face. I put a hand on my cheek until I heard a small goodbye coming from Lucy. I looked back only to see a path of trees. I mentally cursed myself before looking up at the sky. It was almost 6 and almost the start of the Parade. I made my way towards one of the alleyways there and leaned on the wall. I watched as my former guild mates dancing and smiling all the way. Many people were amazed at this year's Fantasia Parade. I looked at Gramps who was dancing and jumping on his cat like costume. I bent down to grab my bag (I don't know what's it called so I just called it a bag. So sorry) only to stop mid-through. I looked at the Parade again and saw that all of them were making the Fairy Tail sign I made a couple years back when I was a kid. I had tears streaming down my face until I heard Gramp's whisper

"Even if I can't see you, even if we're separated for a long time, I'll always be watching you, I'll always be watching over you. Good Luck on your journey, Laxus, Lucy. Make us proud"

I quickly turn around and started walking "Tha-Thank You" I whispered before disappearing in the shadows. Unknown to him, a certain blonde haired beauty was too, watching the Parade.

Lucy's POV

I sat on top of the building Laxus was leaning on. I covered my mouth as tears ran on my face. I looked down at Laxus and saw him at the same position. I smiled at him knowing that it was very hard for him to be separate from his Grandfather. As soon as Laxus disappeared, I too decided it was time to leave also. I leap from building to building until I land in front of the forest. I ran towards the centre and found all three dragons waiting for my return. They all eyed me waiting for my command. The portal was already open. I nod at the three before making my way towards the portal. I was getting nearer and nearer. I closed my eyes before entering the portal. When I opened it, light was the next thing that came in sight. I re adjusted at the sudden brightness before seeing a huge castle that was not too far from where we were. The three turned into dragons and I hop on to Igneel. Before I could even blink, we were already up in the air. After flying, I opened the huge golden doors. The three was now humans again so they can fit inside. A woman with ocean blue hair and light blue eyes walked towards us and bowing a little.

"Welcome Back Princess" A woman with ocean blue hair and light blue eyes said bowing a little.

"No need to be so formal Aqua. Just call me Lucy" Aqua hesitated a bit before nodding slightly. I looked back at Igneel with a knowing glance. He let out a sigh before looking at the two beside him. They nodded in unison. Igneel led me to a room that has a big lacrima on the centre of it. The lacrima lit up a bit before showing a video of dad in his human form. He looked.. Normal.

" Yesterday the lacrima sensed his magical power. Yes he looks normal, but every hour he clutches his head as if he had a serious head ache. We tried doing a thought projection but something keeps blocking us. As if they don't want to interrupt him. Sorry, Lucy. But we think Zeref took advantage of him." Igneel placed his hand on h=my shoulder for comfort. I turned back making me war towards the exit "Who's training me first?"

"Well that would be me Your Highness"

"Then me. Gihi." Metallica grinned widely and bid farewell along with Aqua and Grandeeney. I faced Igneel with a calm face.

"Lead the way" We made our way towards a clearing a few feet from the castle. Igneel was in his Dragon form. I was wandering around the clearing until I felt something coming near me. I jumped in time when a boulder came pass me. I glared at Igneel who was holding another boulder on his hand.

"What the fuck was that!? I merely dodged it!"

"You let your guard down too easily. Are you really a student of Acnologia?" Igneel smirked down at me. I glared even harder this time. He went too far this time. Without thinking, I ran towards the dragon. I summoned my demon swords.

and was ready to slice him in half. I was almost there but Igneel threw the boulder at me. I quickly sliced it in half without stopping. I jumped high enough to come face to face with him. I let out a battle cry but was suddenly forced back hitting the ground by one of Igneel's claws coughing a bit of blood.

"Sorry" I mumbled weakly as I struggled to stand and whipping the blood on my mouth.

"Don't be sorry Your Highness, that is the start of our training" he grin from ear to ear. I un-equip my swords and made a fighting stance with a smirk plastered on my face.

"Game On" As soon as those words left my mouth, I charged at Igneel who has the same smirk on his face.

3 weeks later = 1 month on Earth Land

I was panting heavily. I just finished training with Igneel who had an amused look on his face.

"I can't believe you mastered my magic just 3 weeks! I'm impressed Your Highness" He then let out a laugh. I was laying on the grass, looking at the clear blue sky.

"Your Highness, Metallica's here" I groaned in reply. I'd rather pick Grandeeney than Metallica. I mean, he's much more worse than Igneel!

"I'll take that as a compliment Princess" Oops, I said it out loud. Oh well, it's true anyway. I did some stretching before facing the man. He still had that menacing look on his face and that stupid smirk on his face 'He's gonna make me experience hell again'

"Your ready Princess?"

"Yup. What do we do first?" 'Yup, he's gonna make me experience hell again' a groan escaped my mouth.

"Oh don't worry Princess, we'll just do some hand to hand combat before doing any magic"

"I'm fine with that, as long as you won't hit me too hard!" Metallica chuckled darkly as he transformed into his human form.

"I can't promise you that Princess" I sighed, knowing that he'll say it.

"Fine, let's just start." I went into battle stance. Metallica and I were just staring at each other. It took a whole minute before Metallica charged towards me. I soon charged letting out a battle cry.

Meanwhile with Laxus~ (Laxus' POV)

It's been already 1 month since I left Magnolia. I've been traveling all around Fiore to rethink my mistakes. Right now, I'm in a mountain region. I've decided to train here for a few weeks before heading out. I trained all afternoon practicing my hand to hand combat and also my magic. I sat on the grassy land and dug on my bag. I took out a certain picture that was inside a book that Lucy gave me on my 10th birthday. The picture consists of me and Lucy when we were still kids, my arm was over her shoulder while making a peace sign. Lucy's pose was the same as mine. You could see in the children's eyes that they were really happy back then "Man, I wish Lucy will be the same Lucy back then" I said while scratching the back of my head with my free hand.

"But I guess it can't be helped, I was the one who promised her that I'll save her from her father but I didn't go" I tried laughing even for a bit. I lay down and found out that it was already night and the stars and starting to appear 'Stars. Lucy always loves the stars.' I felt my eyelids getting heavier and heavier and my last thought before going to sleep was Lucy.

Back to Lucy~ (Lucy's POV) ~3 weeks later~

Finally. I finished the training with Grandeeney. I finished my training with Metallica last week and I found that healing magic and support magic is very easy to learn! I still remember last week when I made a thought projection inside Gramps' Office.

Flashback

"Ohayou!" I heard a loud 'Thump' and saw Gramps' on the floor. He had his hand on his chest and breathing heavily. He looked at me with wide eyes.

"Lucy!" He tried hugging me but he just went pass through me.

"Sorry Gramps, thought projection. Anyway, I'm here to tell you that since every 3 weeks here is equivalent to a month there, I'm planning on going back after 3 or 4 months. But, on one condition.." I held a finger up while Gramps raised his eyebrows.

"I want Laxus to return to the guild when I come back. I want to see that he's a member again. And if I didn't see him with a stamp, then might as well leave the guild and find another"

"No need to do that child, I'm planning on making Laxus' a member again. I'll be calling him later"

"Okay, tomorrow… Afternoon I'll visit again…" I was cut off when Metallica called me.

"Oi! Princess! Grandeeney's here already!" I gave him a nod and turned my attention to Gramps again.

"See ya tomorrow Gramps!" I saluted using two of my fingers. Gramps did the same before bidding farewell. I made my way towards Grandeeney and Metallica.

"Hey Grandeeney! Please tell me your A LOT more nicer than the two idiots" I heard Metallica and Igneel- who suddenly appeared out of nowhere- shouted a 'Hey' Grandeeney only laughed and gave me a genuine smile.

"Don't worry Lucy, I'm the most gentle dragon when it comes to training" I almost cry when those words left her mouth. I thanked her repeatedly while the two were just grumbling.

Flashback Ends

"Oiiii! Your Higness!" I whipped my head to the side and saw Igneel running while waving a hand. I stood up and dusted the grass that was stuck on my clothes and skin.

"What is it Igneel?"

"Well, Aqua's here to train you"

"Let's go"

Time Skip: 4 moths later (I'm sorry I skipped this part!)

I stood in front of the guild but this time, without my sound pod. Unfortunately, it was destroyed when I was battling with Electra, the Lightning Dragon. My appearance didn't change, but this time, I wore the limiters Metallica gave me when they visited me. I wore the gloves Grandeeney gave me and I wore the cloak Igneel gave me. But I didn't wore the hood. I straightened my posture before kicking the doors open. Not too strong to break and not too gentle to hear.

"Yo!" I gave them my toothy grin that made some men blush.

"Lu-chan!" Levy came running towards me, her hands on the air.

"Levy-chan!" We hugged each other and that made the guild erupt in greetings, some welcome back and many many more. I scanned the bottom floor to look for a certain lightning mage. When I found none, I looked upstairs but still none. I excused myself before heading towards Gramps' Office. I knocked three times and received a low 'Come In'

"Gramps! I thought I told you tha…."I didn't bother continuing 'cause the person I was looking for was right in front of me with a smirk on his face.

"Hnn.. What were you gonna say Princess?" I scowled at him making him and Gramps laugh

"Oh shut up" I turned my back at them. I was about to open the door when Gramps called me

"Yeah? What's up Gramps?"

"Welcome Back. How 'bout that stamp of yours?"

"Hmmm… Dark Blue, right shoulder." I positioned the place where the stamp will be placed. Gramps hopped on his desk to reach it. It glowed for a second. When the light dyed down, it revealed the Fairy Tail mark and the colour that I've said.

"It's good to be back. Well anyways, I need to go down, it's been a loooong time I drank one beer!" I closed the door and let out a sigh of relief. I made my way towards the girl with brown hair.

"Yo, heard some rumours that you're a heavy drinker. Lucy by the way" I sat on the opposite chair and faced her. She had a smirk on her face whack means it's true.

"Cana. Yeah so what? Want to challenge me?" Gasps filled the guild hall and people started gathering on our table. I looked up. Laxus and Gramps were there leaning on the balcony. My attention went back to Cana who was waiting for my answer.

"Game On" I ordered Mira to give me as much beer as possible. People started making bets on who's gonna stay longer. Few voted for me, which I didn't care. And almost all of the guild voted for Cana.

3 hours later of drinking some beer (Normal POV)

"Come on, and they call you a heavy drinker!" Lucy said purring. Her cheeks were pink and her eyes were half lid. Cana was swaying a bit and you could see in her eyes that she's trying her best to stay conscious. Lucy grabbed 2 more beer and chugged it down. Those who betted on Cana jaw dropped or fainted. But those who voted on me, were as happy as hell! I chugged down my third beer when I hear a 'Thud' close by. I looked at the spot where Cana was sitting at and only to realize that she was unconscious already! I pumped my fist in the air along with Levy, Gajeel, Laxus, Gramps, Erza and Gray - people who voted for her - People groaned and paid their bets while mumbling how they should've voted for me instead. I laughed out loud. I took out a key and stood up. Gaining some of the attentions of the guild mates.

"Gate of the Canis Minor, I open thee! Nicola!" A small snowman thing appeared when the smoke cleared. Lucy picked her spirit up and started walking towards the guild doors. Well, more like swaying.

"Bye guys! See ya tomorrow! Take care of Cana for me!" Lucy blew a kiss before winking causing the guys to have a massive nosebleed. Including Laxus and Master Makarov.

"Laxus. Go with her"

"You don't need to tell me Gramps, I was already ready to go with her" Laxus mumbled the last part but Mater still caught it. Also the light pink on his cheeks. Laxus ran towards the swaying beauty and grabbed her waist incase she falls.

Laxus' POV

I had my hand on her waist. She didn't protested but just leaned on my touch. She still has that snowman thing who was shaking uncontrollably. We walked in silence. A comfortable silence in fact. When we were nearing the river, Lucy grabbed my hand that was on her waist and let it fall on my side. I raised a brow at her sudden action but didn't say a word. I watched her just in case she does something stupid. She stopped suddenly and raised her wobbly foot. She stepped on the edge and now the other. I grabbed her in the waist.

"What the hell are you doing?! You could've fall on the river" My voice cracked with concern at the end. She giggled a bit before wrapping her small hands on my torso.

"Thank You Laxus" She leaned on my face and kissed my cheek. Again. And leaned her head to my chest. I swear, I'm redder than Titania's hair by now. I smiled down at the drunken and kissed the top of her head. We stayed like that for 3 minutes until Lucy fell asleep. I carried her bridal style and kicked the door of her apartment. I laid her on her bed, wrapping her with blankets before kneeling at the edge on the bed. Admiring the beauty of her face when she was sleeping. I leaned on her forehead and kissed it before whispering.

"I just hope you would return my feelings someday" I jumped down using the window before teleporting into my cabin.

Normal POV

As soon as Laxus left, Lucy's eyes opened. What he didn't know is that she was awake when they entered her apartment.

"Don't worry Laxus, I have feelings for you too" She smiled at her window before closing her eyes and falling asleep again.

Yeaaaahhh! I'm done! I can't believe I just did that! FINALLY! All Lucy needs to do now is to confess her love to Laxus! But don't worry, it'll happen soon! Haha what do you think of this chapter? Sorry if some of the sentences there are wrong grammar or wrong spelling or something :(