Hey everyone! I know this is a really short chapter and yes I have decided to end this story here. Just this story. There WILL BE A SEQUEL :) I just needed a fresh new start. I'm, sorry if it's so sudden of me to suddenly end it here, but idk, i felt i had to, so i went with my instincts. I will let you know when the first chapter of the sequel is up:)

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Chapter 10: The End

Sting was running, not bothering to leave a note to his partner as to where he was heading. Regret. That was what he felt at the moment, and if not, then maybe until death. He knew it was a bad idea to lead Lucy into Sabertooth territory, but he was overcome by the anger and jealousy he felt.

He had felt a disturbance, as if a part of him had gone missing in a mere second. He knew, almost immediately, that something had happened to his beloved stellar mage. It was confirmed as soon as he found the scent of Minerva and Levy's on the same path. He knew then that Minerva had gone after the stellar mage.

He was running, jumping from one tree to another, just to get to her fast enough. He couldn't be too late. He would never allow it. If he had to, he will kill Minerva just to protect Lucy.

Lucy's scent filled his senses as he approached the familiar building that she rented out. He growled, noticing a hint of Minerva's scent as well. It was faint, which meant she was no longer in the premises.

The white dragon slayer quickly jumped for the opened window that would lead him to her apartment room. He was in a state of panic, afraid that he would be too late to save the girl whom he cared so much for. Without bothering to call out her name, he entered.

His knees fell on the cold, wooden floor. There was silence and the shattering of his world before his eyes. His legs gave out on him, as did his brave front. "L...Lucy..." He couldn't make it to her; to walk up to the unmoving form before his eyes. He looked down on the ground, tears cascading from his eyes, teeth clenched tightly together. Slowly, he reached for her, removing the papers that were scattered beside her, and pulled her close to his chest. "Lucy, I love you. Don't go..." but it was too late. The girl he loved dearly was no longer breathing.

Her body was limp, and lifeless in his arms. He cupped her face between his hands and pulled her closer. Her expression was gentle that she must be sleeping. Yes, that was it, the girl was only in a momentary slumber. She was probably just getting back at him for doing such terrible things to her. "Lucy...I didn't mean to. It was wrong of me to laugh at you. Just don't go..." His tear drops fell upon her face. He whispered repeated "I love you"'s in her ear, trying to get her to wake up.

His eyes fell on a sheet of paper beside her. He reached for it and read the black ink that seeped through the parchment:

Dear Mom,

Remember when you told me that one day, I'm going to set out on a journey of my own, and I will meet new people? Some will become my greatest of friends, and one will be someone who I can share a lifetime with. I think, I now understand what you meant by that. I was very confused at first, because I always thought I knew who I wanted to spend my life with, but I was wrong mom.

I didn't think I would fall for him, but I now realize that maybe, just maybe, Sting is the one for me. Sure he's an arrogant and cocky jerk, but everyone has their faults right? But mom, he's from an enemy guild, it's just not right. I keep trying to ignore it, but after three full days of thinking, I now realize that it doesn't matter.

I care about him. Even though we've only spent not too long a time together, I feel like I've known him for such a long time that gradual introductions are no longer necessary. I love him, and only now do I understand how you felt with Papa.

Imagine mom, If ever we get married?

Lucy Heartfilia and Sting Eucliffe. Then I'll be Lucy Heartfilia Eucliffe.

A Lifetime with him. It wouldn't be so bad.

With Love,

Lucy H.

Sting held the stellar mage tightly to him, tears endlessly flowing down his face, after reading what she had written. He cried. He despised himself more than ever. It was his fault, for caring more about his pride than her well being. She was gone, and he could no longer feel the warmth of her skin. He held onto her tightly. What was the point of being so strong and mighty if he could not even use it to protect her from his own guild mate.

He sobbed, not bothering to stop the tears that flowed freely from his eyes. He kissed her face, her lips, her cheeks, and her hands. Slowly, he got up, holding the still form of the stellar mage in his hands.

He made his way to the guild that Lucy belonged to. It was where she was always filled with such joy. He adored watching her converse with its members. That beautiful smile on her face whenever she was around her friends.

Jumping into the window of the guild's infirmary, he placed the Celestial spirit mage carefully on the bed. No one was around. Did they know? Did they even care? He could not be sure. He jumped out of the window, onto a nearby tree and waited until someone had seen her. It was the Mirajane.

He didn't wait to see what her reaction would be, he couldn't bear to watch them. He needed his time to mourn for her. With one last glance, he walked away. Away from her, and away from his life, but that he just couldn't simply let go of. She would forever remain with him, in memory. "A lifetime with you...Lucy...A lifetime with you would have been wonderful."

Mirajane looked at the still form of the stellar mage. She knew it had been Sting who placed her there. Her heart was broken at what needed to be done. Were they being selfish for doing such a thing? "Master, Erza, was this necessary? We saved her. We found her at her place, near death, but we saved her. Is it necessary to separate the two?"

The latter walked up beside her, as did Makarov, "You saw what happened. My child's life was endangered and we will, by all means do whatever it takes to protect any child of this guild. Though I am saddened that this is what must be done, it is best that Sting believe Lucy is gone."

The take-over mage sobbed, "Will she forget?"

Erza placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, "No, she won't forget him, but she will forget anything that has happened from the first day they met after the Grand Magic Games. To her, Sting Eucliffe is only a member of the rival guild."

"And if her emotions re-awaken?"

"Then there is nothing more we can do against fate and destiny." The three Fairy Tail members thought deeply, staring at the sleeping mage, whose breathing was stopped temporarily. Her fingers moved, eyes fluttering open. The stellar mage smiled at her comrades.

"Lucy, be prepared," Erza smiled at her friend, "We're going to rebuild Fairy Tail, so we're going to have to stay at the headquarters across from Magnolia, until it's finished." the stellar mage could only nod, feeling slightly light headed, already trying to make sure that she won't forget anything. She placed her hand over her forehead, slowly moving down her cheeks to her lips. Had she dreamt those kisses? The picture in her mind was blur.

She shook her head, refocusing on the matter at hand, "Let's go?" She smiled.

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