IMPORTANT NOTES
Hi everyone, to answer some of your questions this is in a time period where it's after the GMG but Phantom Lord has been renewed and rebuilt. Also after the GMG in the anime and manga Sabertooth is kinder to Fairy Tail, but in this it's more of a truce. So no they don't want to kill Lucy. But I have left Jiemma in because why not. Also as I think I mentioned in the 1st chapter there will be manga spoilers in this, however I don't wish to give more away which will spoil the story line. Thank you for some of your beautiful reviews and yes, HentiLover69 I will try and update more and no, I did not cry. I am sorry… for not updating...again… Also on an extra note, PLEASE no insults to my fanfiction. I appreciate constructive criticism in fact I encourage it but if you don't like what you're reading, please move to a different story instead of blowing me up as it is really unappreciated. Thank you.
Lucy POV
I'm suffocating. I can't breathe. I feel like my lungs are constricting, a hand pushing me under water. Why did they come? How could they… Something… Or someone… Is pulling me out of the water… Something comforting, a hand on my shoulder, snake red like eyes... Rogue. The water on my face hasn't dried… Have I been crying? I quickly wipe away my tears and tried to refocus on everything, my eyesight is clearer and the sound isn't so muffled.
"Lucy, don't listen to what they're saying." Rogue said. Firmly. His face passive but eyes again betraying him, they were sad…concerned… But there was a glimmer of ferocity. I had no choice. This is Sabertooth. Home of the tigers. If I'm to stay and earn my keep in this guild I have to be strong, not some crybaby.
"Sorry, I'm fine. Just shocked." I replied. To be honest, I'm feeling happy yet heartbroken. The feeling of your family wanting to kill you, is one of the worst feelings to feel. I feel as though something heavy has dropped on me and I'm being crushed. That's the best way to describe it, although, it is a feeling I can't describe in words, but with Rogue and Sabertooth with me… it makes me even sader…
"You're not fine I can tell. I understand that their words were harsh, but they weren't themselves. I could sense something." Rogue said, face going dark and his perfected mask going back in place as he remembered the aura radiating off the Fairy Tail mages.
"It's not that. Really, I'm fine." I replied.
"If you say so." His face clearly betraying him stating that we would be talking more about this later and walked off.
As he walked off and I was out of his sight I quickly stepped into the bathroom and let all my emotion out…
Rogue POV
I watched as Lucy walked out. Even as she wore her beautiful smile I could see into her eyes, which were expressing the exact opposite. As she walked her shoulders were slumped and as she breathed, they rose shakily which worried me. I would have to check on her later.
"Is Rogue-kun okay? Rogue-kun looks sad. Is it because of Lucy-san?" A little high pitched voice asked me. (A/N sorry, I'm not sure whether Fro is a girl or boy but I'm going to refer to Fro as a boy but if someone knows let me know)
"I'm fine Fro and I'm sure Lucy will be too." I replied half true, though Lucy is an optimistic and positive person which is why I'm sure she'll be fine in time. Hopefully when I see her later she'll allow me to take on some of her burden so she has a lighter heart and returns to her old self.
Normal POV
The people in the halls of Sabertooth eventually dispersed and went back to their normal routine.
"Hmph, crybaby…" Minerva mumbled as she walked away.
Rogue sat at a table where he could see the hall where Lucy disappeared and yet to come back.
"Yo Rogue, let's go on a mission." Sting said to him.
"Not interested." Rogue replied putting his mask back on.
"Come on Rogue. We need the jewels, the Fairy will be alright on her own."
"She's not a Fairy anymore remember? She's one of us."
"Fine then, Blondie. Well, ask her to come with us. She could use the fresh air." Sting said putting his hand through his hair. Looking slightly stressed and concerned.
Rogue sighed and his red eyes roamed to where Lucy had left and had yet to come out from. He got up and strided across the hall into the dark corridor. When he reached the door he could hear the muffled sounds of Lucy crying. He felt a wave of anger wash over him which was quickly followed by the need to comfort her.
He knocked.
"Lucy, can I come in?" When he got no answer he slowly and quietly opened the door to reveal the blonde sitting on the floor, knees brought up to her chest and face buried in her knees as she sobbed quietly.
As Rogue walked across the room he wasn't sure what to say. He's never had to comfort anyone before nor felt the need to. So instead of speaking he walked over and sat next to her and wrapped his arms around her. As he did this she let his warmth consume her and let all her emotions out.
Once she calmed, her eyes were puffy and red from her tears and her body was still trembling.
"Thank you," she whispered.
"What for?" Rogue asked back his red eyes moving down to her trembling form.
"For being my friend and dealing with me." She said in a light manner gazing into his magnificent red eyes as he tightened his hold on her.
Lucy got up and Rogue let his arms fall. As she was about to walk to the door he stopped her and grabbed her wrist lightly, she turned around her eyes slightly wide due to surprise.
"Sorry," he said and quickly let go of her hand.
"I was just wondering if you wanted to join Sting and I on a mission." he asked.
"Uh, yeah sure. I might just get some stuff from my apartment then." She said.
"Sure"
They walked out of the room into the hall. Sting approached them looking relieved, though soon turning mischievous.
"Is Blondie coming with us?" he asked.
"Hey, don't call me that Lightbulb." She retorted.
"Hey!"
"Yes, she's coming with us once she gets stuff from her apartment." Rogue said sternly in an attempt to break them up.
"I'm going to head off now. I'll see you in about two hours." (A/N sorry just guessing the time) Lucy said.
"Do you want me to come with you?" Rogue asked.
"No, it's okay. You two get ready while I'm gone and pick a mission. Bye." she said and turned and walked out the door.
"Alright then, let's go to our house to pick up a couple of supplies before we go." Rogue said to Sting and they walked out the door.
2 hours later in Sabertooth guild…
"Hey, I'm back. What mission did you pick?" Lucy asked pulling her suitcase along the path.
"Just a simple bandit one. Nothing too major." Rogue said.
"For us perhaps. No offence Blondie." Sting said.
"How is that not offensive Lightbulb?" Lucy replied.
"Both of you shut up." Rogue said getting frustrated. He reached down to grab Lucy's suitcase.
"No, it's fine Rogue. I can carry my own suitcase, you already have your stuff." Lucy reasoned but to no avail. Rogue removed her hand and took the suitcase into his own, a spark between the two forming along with a slight pinkness to Lucy's cheeks.
"This mission will allow me to see your skill. Do not disappoint me." A deep voice said.
"I won't, Master." Lucy replied.
