Lucy glared heated daggers at the wall of liquor opposite her. She was seriously debating taking Cana's previous offer up to just 'drink the issue away'. Then again that really wouldn't help anything because the same problem would be there when she sobered. And unless she wanted to become the second most drunk woman in all of Magnolia, she shouldn't consider the option. Besides a hangover wasn't about to help her mood either.

She mentally sighed. She was so angry, not really at Natsu but mostly herself. Admittedly she was a slight bit angry at Natsu still. If it wasn't for her own wild imagination though she never would have let his words pierce her heart as much as they did, and if she was being truly honest her pride and ego as well. Damn her feelings and emotions and damn them for getting the better of her and ruining the lovely day she had been having. Drumming her fingers against the bar top she continued her one sided glaring contest. What got to her the most was that no one other then Cana offering to drink with her had bothered to talk to her about it all. Given she would have dismissed most people, but it would have been nice.

Freed had listened as she hurried with a quick explanation. Mostly all she told him was that Natsu was a complete ass and she didn't want to deal with him for a while. The man nodded at her request for runes and what she wanted them to accomplish. Then he took off with promise that if she wished for someone to speak with he would listen to the full story when he returned. It was kind of sweet of him to do that. It really showed just how dedicated he was to the guild and how much he still felt he needed to fix his reputation.

Groaning, Lucy glanced around. Honestly she loved her guild but, this whole ordeal wasn't something she wanted everyone knowing the details on. That left her with few choices in someone to confide in. Erza would be great, that woman took great pride in holding a secret. Her stoic countenance would be perfect as a back board, she would also look at the situation level headedly. Well in theory that was. Truth be told, she would hunt and brutally punish Natsu, not that she was against that currently, but the great Titania would hunt first listen later. That didn't matter anyway because she was currently not here.

Glancing to her left Lucy took note of Mira standing by Grey at the end of the bar, whispering about something. More than likely it was her, but she could care less what people's theories were at the moment. "Oi, Mira?"

Said woman jumped a bit at the sound of Lucy's voice. She had just finished getting the details from Grey on his earlier conversation with Natsu. She was torn at being a good friend to both. Honestly they were both in the wrong if everything was indeed what was said. Mostly Lucy, but the woman currently looked ready to kill so who was Mira to judge? "Yes Lucy?" She called in the sweetest voice she had.

"Do you know when Erza is coming back?" Lucy asked.

Mira paled. "Oh dear," she whispered. Was Lucy really going to take it that far as to sic Erza on Natsu? Given the boy was poor with his wording but my goodness was this necessary? Laughing a bit nervously she answered, "Well she isn't due back for another few days, maybe a week at most."

Lucy hummed in response and once again took up her glaring contest with the liquor. Who else could she talk to? It would be wonderful to talk to Mira or Levi, however those two didn't know the meaning of secret let alone how to keep one. Cana would spill all for some booze, that or anyone that bothered to ask her really. Sadly she really wasn't close to anyone else in the guild other than Lissiana. But that served issues in the fact that Lucy was sure the girl would only try to calm her rage against Natsu and not really listen to her. Lucy understood they were childhood friends and all but sometimes the guy really was an ass, and Lissiana was way too positive for her current mood and thoughts. Then again she did know him well enough that she could be of some good incite. But…

Lucy sighed mentally again. Even if most people thought there was some strange love triangle involving her and Lissiana they were so wrong it wasn't funny. The woman practically threw her at Natsu constantly, not to mention she's received her not so subtle blessing on more occasions then she can count. If memory served she even asked if she could be the fourth or fifth Godmother. Let's not forget Lissiana's constant presence around a certain strange mage that was followed closely by his 'babies'. Frowning Lucy thought it over again. Lissiana wasn't as gossipy as her sister, true she liked to hear her fair share but she didn't spread rumors. At least not that Lucy could tell. She did know Natsu well enough to maybe be of some help. Not to mention she was usually willing to listen and help Lucy out when needed. "Mira, where's Lissiana at?"

Now Mira was confused. What did her baby sister have to do with all of this? Could it be that Lucy believed that somewhere along the line Lissiana wanted Natsu? She thought for sure Lissiana had made it clear that there was nothing there! Her dear little sister even spent most her time with the Raijinshū which left Mira to wonder just when Lissiana would let her help by dropping the 'subtle' hints a certain man needed. Maybe that was part of all this. Maybe Lucy thought she had a love rival much like poor Juvia always thought. She could very well think that Natsu had indeed meant for Lucy to not hang around with them and came to the conclusion it was because of another woman. This could get ugly really fast. Lucy was never one to really believe in her own strength but the women held power. She would and could do quite the number on Lissiana. Gulping she answered, "Well she was running errands for me today. But I think her and Elfman made plans to meet up with the Raijinshū over in Akane Beach tonight."

Once again Lucy just hummed in response. This was annoying. Here she was brooding alone and really she didn't know what she'd rather be doing. Part of her wanted to cry, or drink, or yell, or beat the hell out of something! A bigger part of her wanted to just let it all go and say to hell with it, pick a mission and leave town for a few days. But there was also a part of her that really just wanted to talk to Natsu. Yes she was mad and hurt, but it didn't mean she didn't miss the pyro. He somehow always managed to make her smile even at the worst of times. This seemed to be one of those times.

She shook her head.

What the hell was she thinking? He was the root of this! If it wasn't for that insensitive jerk she wouldn't be like this. Not only had he pulled at her heart strings in the early hours of morning but then he stomped on that same heart in one swift move and didn't even realize just how bad it hurt. She had gone out of her way to ignore his very existence today and would continue to do so until she saw fit, which would possibly be never! To hell with that fire eating, self-centered, ignorant bastard!

She frowned once more and continued drumming the bar top. Maybe she should just head home for the day. Or at the very least go for a walk to get some fresh air. Glancing at the clock she noticed it was only shortly after eleven. She could leave and go find a nice café and snag something to eat for lunch? That or go home and make something and pour her heart out in a letter to her mother? Either and both sounded better than sitting here waging visual war with liquor bottles.

She was about to get up and leave when Happy landed in front of her holding out a fish. He wouldn't meet her eye and looked to be shaking. Confused she set a hand on his head, noticing he flinched she frowned, "Happy what's wrong?"

Teary wide eyes looked up to what he hoped was still his friend, "I got you a fish. I'll ask Mira to cook it for you if you want, since you're weird and don't like them raw."

Lucy twitched slightly at being called 'weird', but smiled a bit at the obviously scared exceed, "Thank you Happy. I appreciate it, but I really don't feel like fish right now."

A very dejected sounding, "Aye," was Happy's response as he lowered his head once more and the fish in his paws. Mumbling he said between tears, "I'm sorry Lucy. I thought you'd like me again if I got you a fish."

Lucy was shocked. Why would she not like him anymore? Just because she was mad at Natsu didn't mean it had anything to do with Happy. Truth was even at his most annoying Happy was still somewhat endearing. "Happy look at me." She waited until she was once again eye to eye with the teary face of the exceed. Leaning down and whispering like it was the biggest secret ever she said, "Don't tell anybody this, but you, Happy," she scratch behind his ear after saying his name, "You are my absolute favorite exceed ever! Don't think for one minute I could ever stop liking you for something you didn't even do!"

Hope shone bright in Happy's eyes, "You mean it Lucy?" Seeing her smile at him big and bright dried his un-happy tears giving way to very happy tears. Lunging forward he burrowed himself deep into Lucy's chest to get a great big Lucy hug. "Hey Lucy?"

Lucy sighed at the ball of fur in her arms. She had to admit she missed him for the last few hours as well. Shaking her head at the thought she answered, "Yeh Happy?"

"If you're not going to eat your fish does that mean I can have it?"

Pretending to think it over said, "Hmmmm well I guess so, but only if you promise to sit with me and keep me company while you eat it."

"AYE SIR!" was his excited reply.