Chapter 9: The Return of Family

Lucy POV

It's been three months since me and Solomon have been together but we're taking it slowly. I still blush a a lot when he kisses me. Me and him sleep together now though. It's quite nerve racking for me. But I get through it. And i'm sure i'm in love with him. But my mind will continue to wander to Natsu a bit. Me and solomon were walking together when he kissed me on the cheek. I blushed and I literally turned into a puddle.

We were walking together. I haven't told anybody but today is my 18th birthday. I guess I should mention it. But I don't wanna. It just doesn't seem that important. We heard yelling and crashes we turned to see a bunch of different people. I heard them calling my name. But I don't recognise them. They look familiar, but... I gasp. It's Fairy Tail! I leave Solomon's side and began running towards them. "Everyone!" I call out. They all turn towards me.

"LUCY!" they all yell as they run towards me as well. I jump up and get caught into the arms of Mavis. Tears running down my face. She wrapped her arms around me and we collapsed to our knees as I cried on her shoulder. Everyone began celebrating suddenly I was enveloped in a hug by Elfman.

"Having Lucy back is man!" he yelled out happily. I laughed. Then I was in the kind arms of both Mira and Erza.

"We missed you!" they both said. And then as soon as I let go Happy flew into my chest and hugged me. I hugged him back happily.

"Lushy!" Happy exclaimed in tears. I laughed. Then I was pulled into a pair of cold arms. I looked back to see Gray.

"It's been too long Lucy." Gray said.

"Gray! Look at you! You look all old and stuff!" I exclaimed.

"Shut up!" he retorted while I laughed. Then I noticed something and I pushed myself away from Gray embarrassed.

"Gray! Clothes!" I exclaimed covering my eyes. I heard him freak out and go and try and find them. Suddenly I was pulled into a pair of warm arms. I turned back to see Natsu smiling at me. "N-Natsu?" I asked unbelieving.

"Yep! Miss me?" he asked.

"Of course you big idiot! You're my best friend!" I said wrapping my arms around him.

"What's with that..." I heard him mutter.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing. Anyway, why are you so young? You should be 24 like the rest of us right?" he asked. I turned to Mavis.

"Why didn't you tell them?!" I demanded.

"Because this is funnier!" she said with a smile. I ran over and tackled her.

"You meanie!" I yelled as we both laughed. Then I realised we were in the middle of the base I ran over to Solomon. "Solomon! This is Fairy Tail. My guild." I said. He turned to them.

"I see. Well then. Thank you for taking care of Lucy in her younger years." he said as he wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me close. I blushed at the close proximity. I looked up at Fairy Tail and they were looking between us in confusion.

"Everyone. This is Solomon. My boyfriend." I said with a blush.

"WHAT?!" everyone exclaimed.

"Lucy got a boyfriend?! No way!" Cana exclaimed.

"Don't be mean!" I yelled at them. I saw a few of them glance at Natsu who seems frozen.

But Mavis suddenly says, "H-Hey Lucy. We brought you your old clothes. If they still fit you. And then we've got a butt load of presents to give you. Today is your birthday after all!" Mavis exclaimed happily. I froze.

"Wait a minute! Lucy you didn't tell us today was your birthday!" Falan exclaimed.

"Yeah now that I think about it. We've never celebrated her birthday." Wahid said.

"It's fine! You guys have done so much for me already! I couldn't ask for anymore!" I said.

"Lucy. You really gotta stop doing that. You are important to us. To me. So we gotta treat you the way you deserve." Solomon said hitting me lightly over the head. I looked up at him and smiled.

"Oh fine! Go ahead and celebrate my birthday then!" I said looking away with a pout. Everyone laughed at my expense I looked up at everyone. We were all together.

Then I remembered what Mavis said. "Wait did you say you brought my clothes?!" I asked her. She nodded and handed me a suitcase. I smiled before using my requip powers to put all of the clothes in my system the I requiped into my old white and blue outfit. The sleeveless shirt with blue strips being secured by my belt. My small blue skirt adorning my body. Then there was my brown combat boots. My keys and whip already strapped onto my side. I had my head tied up just like before. Except it was a a lot longer. "How do I look?" I asked everyone. Fairy tail grinned while Solomon and Co. all gawked at my outfit.

"You look like you did back then. Amazing." Mavis said with aa smile.

"Ah! These clothes are nostalgic right? It's been 7 years since i've worn this. It feels a bit strange." I said.

"Well of course. Your not the same person anymore you know?" Mavis said. A smile adorning her face.

"Yes you are correct. I'm not the same as I was back then." I said looking over at Solomon and smiling. He smiled back. I requiped back into my resistance clothes. "This is me." I said. My white top that held my chest and flared skirt that reaches my knees. My blue strap hanging over my shoulder, my hair left out and black flats adorning my feet. My keys and fluer d' etoils on my hip and my staff in hand. I run over to Solomon and hug him. He hugs me back.

"Yes. And I love you just the way you are." Solomon says. I blush and look up at him. Then he kisses me. It is short and sweet. But beautiful. I pull back and rest my head on his shoulder. I turn my head to look at Fairy Tail.

"But you will always be my family." I said raising my right hand that still has my Fairy Tail mark on it in the Fairy Tail sign. Everyone does the same. I laugh and run forward and into the arms of my family. We all laughed. Then I saw Little Asuka. She's 13 now. I walk over.

She looks at me before launching herself forward. "Aunt Lucy!" she exclaims tightening her hold on me. I laugh.

"Lucy-nee!" I turn to see a 19 yr old Romeo. I run over and hug him.

"Look at you! Your so big now! Your older than me! Can you believe it?" I ask.

"Yeah. But you'll always be my older sister." Romeo said. I laughed.

"Lucy-san." I heard a voice say. I turn to see a nineteen yr old Wendy. I gasp. Then I run forward. Me and her hug.

"Wendy I missed you!" I said.

"I missed you too!" she said.

Then I pulled back as soon as I saw Levy. I ran towards her and she hugged me tightly. "it's been too long." I said. She nodded. In agreement. We laughed. The reunions began. So many different nicknames were heard. Then it was already night time. I ran to Solomon. "Solomon! Can we have a party? Please?" I begged he laughed and agreed. I kissed his cheek in thanks and then we began partying. There were fights, there were silly dances, lots of food. I heard a sonf play and I dragged me, Levy and Mirajane to come dance. He also sang the song. We had so much fun. I missed this. I'm so happy. My family is with me again. And Mavis gave me the spell on how to go back and forth between the worlds. I thanked her. And then everyone slept together. I slept snuggly next to Solomon. I leaned against his shoulder and he leaned his head against mine. I was so very happy...