Okay updating later than I had planned. Been sick and doesn't seem like it is going to go away anytime soon. Well thank you guys for the reviews, now on to the story

Chapter 8

Return of the missing Fairy

~*At Fairy Tail 3 1/2 years since Lucy Left*~

**Natsu's P.O.V**

Everything just feels pointless, we don't party as much, everyone is going on long missions trying to look for her even if its against Master's will. Erza won't even look at cake, Gray has given into Juvia's stalking and doesn't even try to stop her actions, Levy doesn't read books no more, and she just sits and cries anytime someone mentions a book, Gajeel doesn't even try to sing anymore. Hell even Cana stopped drinking all the time, we are lucky to see her drink 2 barrels a day.

Since Lucy has left Fairy Tail has fallen apart, no one knew how much she meant to us, until she left. Lisanna seems to be the only one not effected by this, she always wants to go on a mission with me. Which right now I am about to agree, just so I can get out of here and try to find her, or atleast her scent. God how I loved that scent, Vanilla and Strawberries. It was a warm, comforting smell it made me feel like I was home.

"NATSUUUUUUUUU!" I heard a high pitched scream, and felt weight on my back, "will you go on a mission with me today?" It was Lisanna as always.

"Fine, but just leave me alone right now, go pick a mission and we will go from there. But right now I want to be alone!" I simply replied as I pushed her off me and walked away.

**Lisanna's P.O.V**

Finally he agreed to take a mission with me, but of course he is still hardly showing me any attention. But this mission will make sure he notices me! I will find the longest one, and our bond shall grow.

I walked over to the request bored and looked. There where several short missions, but not very many long ones. Then I saw the perfect one:

Save Our Home

We need atleast 2 mages to help protect our town.

We have been dealing with bandits, and we know for a fact

they are mages. They have wounded many of our people

stealing our goods, and making it hard for us to live.

Reward: 1,000,000 jewels

Should take around 2 weeks.

This was it the one, I wanted. I shall take it, I walked over to my sister and had her approve it, then I told Natsu the details

"We will be leaving tomorrow, at 9 am meet me at the train station!" I simply patted his head and walked away. Now is my chance to show Natsu that he was meant for me.

~Time skip to after the mission, on the day they arrive home~ Natsu P.O.V

We slammed open the guild doors, to be welcomed back, but I was not in the mood for the cheerfulness, Lisanna walked in beside me with her head hung low and she smelt of salt, from where she has been crying. She has no right to be cheerful, she almost got us killed.

"Welcome home Natsu and Lisanna" Mira sang from behind the counter with a smile on her face, but it turned to anger when she notice Lisanna crying, of course she is crying again!

"NATSU WHAT DID YOU DO TO LISANNA!" Mira howled as I saw her losing her angry.

"ME? I did nothing, ask her what happened, since we almost died because of her stupid acts" I grumbled as I walked to my usual spot and sat next to Gray, Mira stormed over to me, with the tell me now and live or keep quiet and die look.

"Mira, please get me some fire chicken and whiskey and I will gladly tell you what happened. But I am starving and in pain, so please give me a break" I barked at her, to irritated to care if I died. She just nodded her head and went to gather my order.

"Natsu, please let me treat your wounds, you should have gotten it done in the town you was at" Wendy stated as she started to work her magic.

"Sorry Wendy, I just wanted to come home and leave that stupid town, we only got like 1/4 of the reward, thanks to Lisanna and ugh!" I yelped as I felt a sharp pain in my side.

"You have a few broken ribs, and so bruised muscles but other then that you are fine. Just promise me you will take it easy the next few days, and let your body rest" Wendy requested as she finished up, just as Mira brought me my order.

"Sure and thanks Wendy, and thank you Mira for the food" I quickly shoveled my food down faster then normal, and chugged my whiskey, "As I promised Mira, I will tell you what happened. You see we was on the hunt for the bandits after laying low and doing some research..."

**Flash back to the mission**

"Lisanna, stay in the bush until I order you to attack, we need to be fast and quick. Because we don't want every single one of them at once" I whispered, as I slowly made my way to the group of 5.

"NATSU I DON'T WANT TO BE LEFT ALONE!" I heard a screech, I knew it was too late, I looked towards the group and they was gone. DAMNIT! I ran towards Lisanna but it was to late, there had to be about 30 bandits behind her.

I done what I could, I had to attack

**After the battle**

"LISANNA ARE YOU AN IDIOT! YOU COULD OF HAD US KILLED AND THANKS TO YOUR ACT, WE HAD CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE BECAUSE THEY ALL ATTACKED AT ONCE. DID YOU WANT TO DIE!" I screamed, I was to pissed off not to care

"No Natsu, I didn't want to be left alone, I wanted to stay by your side." She cried, that all she has done since we collected the reward

"No you do not understand, we can't just go in and fucking stay together, we have to work together yes, but not how you want to. I am done, no more missions, lets just go home and get this damn shit done." I stormed off to the hotel ready to leave this town, I was hurt and I knew I needed treatment but right now I just want to head back to the guild.

**End of flash back**

"That is what happened Mira, Lisanna didn't follow the strategy, and because of that alot of people got injured more then needed and alot of the town got destroyed." I huffed as I laid my head down on the table. I want Lucy back, she was the best for making up plans, and dealing with damage control.

When will she come home" My thoughts was disturbed my a loud screech. I lifted my head and turned to see a shocked Lisanna, and a very pissed off Erza with her hand still raised in the air.

"Who the hell do you think you are? Saying that you are better than that weak Lucy, what weak Lucy?" Erza yelled, about to smack Lisanna again

"You know shes weak, she would have been worse on that mission then I was" Lisanna howled, covering her face to reflect the smack.

"No Lisanna, Lucy was the one who made sure our missions was a success, without having to deal with injuries, and had the amount of damage we done to the location kept at a low. She would have never given away our plans, or ruin them. I dare you to speak ill of Lucy again if you want to live!" Erza lowered her hand and walked slowly away.

~Present time, P.O.V Lucy~

"Ah I have missed this town" I smiled to myself and I stretched getting off of the train.

"We better hurry, because I say by now all our dragon Slayers, have picked up your scent" Laxus chuckled as he picked up our bags.

"Wait, where am I suppose to live? I lost my apartment when I left!" I screeched as I realized, I didn't save up money for a new place.

"With me blondie, remember we are bound together for life now, you are my mate, who else would you live with" Laxus dropped the bags, and picked me up kissing me softly on the lips.

"Sorry, I forgot Laxus, just not used to it. Besides we aren't even married!" I giggled as he twirled me around, he softly set me back down, grabbing my elbow to make sure I could stand straight.

"Not yet, but we will leave that for a later time. Right now we need to get you home, and let everyone see the new you." He grabbed our bags and guided me to his apartment. We dropped off our items, and headed to the guild.

I was finally returning home, I could not wait anymore. I missed everyone, all my friends, and family.

I felt Laxus, jerk us to a stop, I turn to look at him, and small him smile.

"Ready Blondie?" He smirked gently kissing my hand

"I have never been more ready in my life" I whispered, starting to get anxious.

We busted open the doors and let light feel the room, I knew this old musky smell, of alcohol and smoke. The smell of my home. the smell of Fairy Tail.

Sorry to end it here, but I did say she returns home. The next chapter is still a wonder to me. I have so much I want to do with it, but its all jumbled in my head. Hoping to post the next chapter this sunday, but no promises. Thank you all for sticking with me this far, and please review and give me your opinions, they make me smile

Goodbye for now Lovelies!