So... yeah... surprise! After lord who knows how many years, this story is suddenly up again? But only so the last 2 chapters can finally be uploaded. I recently got the official app for this website and I thought "if this app let's me update from my phone... I CAN FINALLY FINISH THIS!"

Because truth be told in the depths of my phone's memory, I found the original drafts for this story and the last 2 chapters that were supposed to go up, were waiting for me. And so, just so I can feel the satisfaction of finishing this book, I'm going to upload both chapters to finish. So enjoy it^^

(Btw, Luce = Lucy Heartfilia while Lucy = Lucy Hinamori)


As the day went by, Luce's pain gradually had went away. But not all of it. Her pain was still there. It didn't hurt as much but, it still stinged a little bit. Team Natsu and the Guardians eagerly showed Luce around the place and she loved it alot. No one noticed but during the entire time they showed Luce around, Natsu had been holding her hand. Luce knew the reason and pretended not to notice. Except for the fact Lucy noticed it really well.

It was obvious Natsu didn't want to let 'his precious Luce' leave his side. Soon enough, the day had ended and everyone was tired. Exhausted from all the walking around. Luckly for them, it was a weekend. No school that day, much to all of their relief.

As the group ate a resturant, since they were so hungry after all that walking, Lucy had to go to the restroom. "I'll be right back." She said.

"Hey. I'll go with you." Luce said getting up from her seat.

The 2 blondes entered the restroom and luckly for them, no one was around to hear their important conversation. "You feel it, don't you?" Lucy asked out of the blue.

Luce nodded slowly. "Yeah. I'm still going to die."

"I'm really sorry." Lucy replied.

Luce turned around to see the young one cry, feeling guilty. Luce bent down to Lucy's height and sighed. "It's not your fault. It must be tough for you." Luce said placing her hands on Lucy's trembling shoulders.

"But, I'm you. I came from you. Yet, I can't do anything at all." Lucy protested still crying.

"It doesn't matter. I made my choice to leave. I made my choice when I took the slash for Natsu. So it's not your fault." Luce said.

Lucy still cried and she didn't stop. She felt guilty. Nothing changed her mind. Luce sighed. "I want you to take these." The celestial mage handed Lucy the gate keys.

"What? Why?" Lucy asked.

"They need a new Master. If I turn into an X-Egg, I might put everyone in danger. At least, they'll be safe." Luce replied. "Protect everyone with your life. I'll guide you in spirit too."

The little girl didn't know what to say. She was happy Luce counted on her with her spirits. "I promise. I will." Lucy said.

"Good. Be careful with Aquarius though. She gets really angry if you lose her key and she goes on dates alot." Luce said scratching her head.

Lucy giggled and washed her face of any tears left in her. "Let's get back now. We need to spend every moment with everyone." She suggested.

The 2 girls left the restroom and pretended if nothing ever happened. Soon enough, they all went home - Team Natsu stayed at a place near Seiyo Academy - to get some sleep. But Luce didn't sleep. She couldn't. As the sun rised, she placed her hand over it. Only to have it be seen through, faded. Luce was running out of time. That day was the 3rd day. The final day. The day she turns into an X-Egg and the day she leaves her friends and Natsu for good.

"Today's the day." Luce whispered soft and sadly.


Meanwhile, back at where the scientist was at, he was talking to Ikuto about his major plan. "Now, I'm going to give off a signal that will turn the girl's heart into an X-Egg. Then, you will capture it before those insolent brats show up, clear?" He asked after explaining it all.

Ikuto said nothing as he just nodded and left the building with Yoru. "Ikuto." Yoru started.

Ikuto was lost in thought. He didn't know what would play out. He knew Team Natsu and the Guardians would stop him. But then, he remembered what Luce had said the night before. He didn't catch what she said, having to cut her off. Literally. Ikuto also knew, that Luce would pass soon after nightfall. The scientist told him all of it. This will be a long day for sure.

"Yoru." Ikuto spoke up as they were near the exit.

"Yes Ikuto?" Yoru asked.

"Character Change." Ikuto said coldly. Yoru nodded and Ikuto's cat ears and tail appeared on him. Yoru sat on Ikuto's shoulder as the cat boy ran fast toward his target, swiftly through the wind.


Back with Team Natsu and the Guardians, they all decided to hang out at a park no one goes to anymore. They all just talked and just did random things. Until, Natsu got a good idea. "Hey! Since you're back now Luce, why don't we show everyone in Fairy Tail?" He asked excited for the reactions.

Luce tensed just alittle and Lucy saw this too. So she came up with a lie for Luce. "Why don't you wait until you get back to Fairy Tail? Imagine all of their surprised faces."

"Good idea. It's gonna be hilarious!" Gray said laughing.

"I bet since you're over here now, everyone thought you passed. Well guess again!" Wendy said.

"I agree to it too." Erza replied crossing her arms.

"I'm sure they'll all be happy!" Tadase added.

"You should buy cake too!" Yaya shouted.

"Have a huge, massive party." Rima said.

"Play some games!" Nagi suggested.

"You guys." Amu giggled. "Have fun too."

"All of you are over thinking it." Carla said sighing of the ideas.

"Then again, the guild is always a huge, massive party." Happy said since it's the truth.

As everyone talked about other things, it was well passed noon. Everyone ate food that Luce, Nagi and Lucy made. Obviously, the lunch Luce made for Natsu was all spicy. Just the way he always liked it. Everyone practically destroyed the food as they gobbled it all. Luce laughed and felt a wave of nostalgia come. It was great.

That was, until a certain melody - that Luce only heard - started to play. The music was like a lullaby. Luce knew what this sound meant and she knew that it was time for her to leave. Now.

Amu noticed this and spoke up. "Lucy? Are you okay?"

Lucy knew that Amu was reffering to the celestial mage and when Lucy saw her older self's face, she knew what it was about. The others turned as well and looked puzzled at Luce's expression. It was hollow and looked like she was in a trance. Almost doll like, as if Luce was only a mannequin.

"Luce?" Natsu asked carefully.

"I can't go back." She replied.

"What?" Erza asked confused.

"There's no way I can stay." Luce responded like a robot.

"What'cha mean?" Gray asked.

"There's no hope for me." Luce continued.

"Lucy?" Wendy asked a little bit scared of her.

"She sounds like an X-Egg!" Tadase said.

"What!?" Yaya asked.

"There's no way tha-!?" Amu suddenly stopped and stared at her sister, shocked. "Lucy? Did you know that this was going to happen to her?"

The 10 year old didn't look her twin in the eye. She just can't. Lucy couldn't tell them at all. But, she had to tell the truth. Lucy took a deep breath and revealed her answer. "Yes."

Natsu stood up and grabbed Lucy by the collar. "Why didn't ya tell us this was happening!?" He shouted furiously.

"Natsu!" Happy said trying to pull him away from Lucy - who said nothing as a reply.

"Answer me!" Natsu yelled this time.

"Because she told me not to!" Lucy suddenly yelled. "Lucy Heartfilia said not to tell you!"

Everyone had froze in shock. Then, they heard a thud. Luce had fell and an egg floated infront of them. The egg was black and had a big X on it too.

"Oh no." Nagi spoke up. The egg hatched and a dark Chara appeared from inside of it. It looked like a mini shadow of Luce and it was crying, alot.

"Why is Lucy turning into one of those X-Eggs?" Carla asked.

"What's happening to Lucy!?" Erza asked.

"Tell us the truth!" Gray demanded.

Lucy kept a serious face, knowing what's next. "Because of the scientist." Lucy replied.

"What scientist?" Happy asked worriedly.

"The one who ordered Ikuto to take the both of us." Lucy revealed. The 10 year old looked up, sighing as she knew there was no other way to explain it. Lucy decided to take the celestial gate keys from her pocket and grabbed Virgo's key. "Open! Gate of the Maiden! Virgo!"

Virgo came and looked shocked at Lucy. "Um... Princess. Why do you have my key all of a sudden?"

"That's what we'd like to know." Natsu asked crossing his arms.

Everyone stared at Lucy for some much needed answers. "Sorry Lucy." She thought before speaking. "When both of us were taken by Ikuto, we were sent to this weird scientist guy. He said that he was going to turn Lucy's heart into an X-Egg. I was confused but he told me that Lucy was never dead to begin with. That he knew the guy who supposedly killed her. The mage who 'killed' Lucy had made another copy and that's how she was brought to Ikuto."

"But that doesn't explain why you kept it a secret from us all." Carla said clearly annoyed.

"When the scientist woke Lucy up, he took something that the mage had placed in her heart. That had stopped it completely. But that wasn't the real reason we decided to keep it from you." Lucy said.

"What do you mean?" Tadase asked.

"I'm lost." Rima added.

"Both of us didn't tell you because... Lucy would still die." The 10 year old had revealed.

"WHAT!?" Everyone asked.

"She will leave before nightfall. Just like she said just before." Lucy added. "On the 3rd day."

"Princess. I don't mean to interrupt your explanation, but there's a man holding my other Princess' mini shadow." Virgo said pointing up.

They all looked up and saw Ikuto holding Luce's X Character. "Um.. it's called an X Character Virgo and why didn't you tell us earlier Ikuto was there, huh!?" Lucy shouted at Virgo.

"Is it punishment time, Princess?" Virgo asked.

"What does that mean!?" Yaya asked confused.

"Hey. If you don't need this, I'll be taking it now." Ikuto said.

"Oh no you don't! Fire Dragon Roar!" Natsu chanted at Ikuto.

"Let's go guys!" Amu said.

"Right!" The Guardians said.

"Amulet Heart!" Amu chanted.

"Platinum Royal!" Tadase said.

"Dear Baby!" Yaya shouted.

"Beat Jumper!" Nagi shouted.

"Clown Drop!" Rima chanted.

"Ikuto please! Give Lucy back!" Lucy pleaded.

"Sorry. I can't." Ikuto replied. "Yoru."

"Yes!" Yoru replied too. "Black Lynx!"

"Re-quip! Black Wing Armor!" Erza said.

"Ice Make: Swords!" Gray said.

"Lucy, stay here." Wendy said bringing her over.

"Please." Lucy mumbled softly. "If anyone can save Lucy. It's Natsu and everyone else." Carla said.

"Aye." Happy said.

"They must hurry if they want to talk to her one last time. The sun is about to start to set." Wendy informed clasping her hands, tightly and hopefully.