Hey guys guess what? Truth is... I was wronge about this being the finale. Tee hee. Forgive me. Actually, next weeks chapter is the actual finale. As an apology this weeks chap is extended ;)

As her chocolate brown eyes flickered open, a bright light stung her vision. Pushing herself up, she let out a weak groan. Light wooden panels, white wash walls and a wooden ceiling surrounded her. A pale curtain was drawn around her, separating her away from eveything around her. Looking down, she saw the soft fabric of her old purple, starry pajamas wrapped her body. Lucy thumbled with the buttons as she slowly unfastened each one. Halfway up, she stopped. Cotton bandages wrapped her stomach tightly. "That's right..." she whispered quietly to herself. Lucy sighed, buttons her pajamas once again. Her hair was tied up neatly into a ponytail. Normally she had a puffed up balance of gold glued tp her head when she woke up. Instead, her fingers ran through her soft, silky hair.

Sluggishly, the celestial mage pushed herself up, dragging the white, cotton sheets off her body. as the sheets slipped of the bed, they fell into a small pile of he floor who a quiet 'wumph'. The quiet sound of the thin sheets made Lucy realise. It was quiet. Too quiet.

Swinging her feet off the edge of the bed, she took a deep breath. Her feet felt the warm wood under her toes as her shaking legs stabilized with a little weight on her feet.

The stellar mage thrusted her body to stand. One thing she realized in an instant was how her balance was completely off. Swaying from side to sides sent her body flailing backwards.

She collided into a warm, buff chest. Strong arms wrapped around her arms catching her gently. The scent of a luxurious cologne instantly touched her memory.

"Loki," She smiled. The pair of arms balances her upright before stepping out in front of her.

"Lucy," the lion spirit returned her gentle smile. "It's been a while." His voice laughed, cheerfully as she leaped into his arms, swinging her arms around his neck. Even if she was happy to see him and he probably didn't mean to, his words hit hard causing her heart to ache a little.

"I'm sorry." she apologised, releasing her grip on the lions neck "Its been so long."

"Almost two years," he grimaced sadly. Quickly, it was replaced with a cheery smile. "But now we can go back to the way we used to be," That womanizing spirit of hers always knew how to cheer her up. "Recognise where we are?" Lucy looked around curiously, until she was by the develish grin plastered on Lokis lips. Returning a cheeky grin, was her reply to his question. The zodiacs smile broadened as he extended his arm to the blonde mage. Hesitantly, she took a deep breath linking her arm with his. Gently and cautiously, he lead her out the infermary.

As the door creaked open, Lucy prepared her self for the worst. A silence aired down the steps. Taking each step carefully, they descended down the stairs. As they reached the last step, Lucy scanned the guildhall. It was empty. The guildhall, the most dangerous, fun and loudest place in the whole guild was completely barren.

"Where is everyone?" Lucy pondered, slightly disappoint and relieved. a sly smile tugged at the golden haired guys lips, putting Lucy at an unease.

As he continued to lead her towards the door, Lucy felt her heart pound. They stopped. Lucy's eyes were glued to the big round guild doors, glaring nervously. Muttering outside the doors reached Lucys ears. Her hesitant let the guilt flush back in. Gallon loads of Hr guilty conscience kicked it. All of it from leaving the guild. She felt so horrible about abandoning Fairy Tail. Cold sweat trickled down her cheeks, she felt a cold chill breeze over her skin. Legs limp, she buckled. Luckily, Loki managed to catch his master before she hit the floor.

"Are you okay?" Loki exclaimed. Soft eyes watched her with old fear. The pounding in her chest made her breaths deep and long.

"I- I'm fine. I just..." Chocolate brown pools trailed away, avoiding the gaze of the celestial spirit. A small chuckle caught her attention.

"They're not angry at you Lucy." The lion reassured her, pulling her up to her feet again. Once upon on her feet again, Loki managed to convince her to carry on. However, the guilt still sat on her aching heart.

His fist rapped gently on the door the times. With loud hushing sounds outside, the slowly began to creap open. A white light gleamed through the glowing gap. Lucy winced as the light overcame her vision. As her eyes adjusted, she gasped.

All of them, every single one, stood in the summer air. Smiles beamed on each of their soft faces. "Lucy!" The all screamed, charging towards her.

Outside, the guild had converted into a party location. Even in the late , it and everyone there, caused her heart to swell in joy. The welcoming happiness and love from her friends diminished the weight on her chest in an instant. A smile beamed on her lips as her old friends surrounded her once more.

Reunion with each guild member from fairy tail, and even some from different guilds, lasted most of the afternoon. Levy, her best friend, bookworm, clung to her like a ball and chain. Even Gajeel was happy; more so for Levys sake. The iron dragon slayer, no matter how cold he appeared, couldn't hide the soft spot he had for the script mage. Lucy kind of found it charming.

All, but one, of team Natsu shared stories of adventures while Lucy was gone, even Lucy shared some of her own. Gray and the others laughed about the rumors they heard about Lucy. They even told her about the nickname of the 'bow'.

Master, Guildarts, Cana, Elfman and Evergreen along with Loki, drunk the night away.

One guest surprised her. In a good way of course. Waiting for her to finish remising with her friends, a buff guy stood in the back besides a stack of hidden beer barrels. Just a little younger than Lucy with warm brown hair covering his eyes and sun-kissed skin, the boy gave the approaching mage a sincere and sweet smile. "Lucy," he greeted tenderly. As usual, he wore torn pale jeans and a plan white t-shirk, clinging to his muscles handsomely.

"Ran!" Lucy exclaimed, catching him round the neck.

"Hello, Lucy." Ran greeted her warmly, returning her surprising embrace. "Nice to see you've recovered."

"More or less," Lucy shrugged gesturing to her wrapped stomach. Lucy had changed earlier into a pair of plain jeans and red t-shirt with sneakers. She refused to look in a mirror or she we would honestly never go outside again. "Thank you Ran."

"But I-"

"Don' dare even think about denying it. I know you helped me. So accept my hands like the man you are." Lucy scolded. Ran gave a nostalgic smile, he missed her scolding strangely.

"I always will," he stoked her cheek gently before releasing a soft sigh. "I've got to get back to the guild."

"A guild?" Lucy exclaimed in surprise.

"Black Arrow."

"What?!" Lucy almost screamed. Ran gave a weak laugh.

"I've changed it; I'm the master now. All the kids at the guild never really hated magic. Actually they loved it. They all wanted to stay at the guild. Actually, there was a different reason which was the main reason they stayed at the guild after they returned home." Ran winked at Luce, playfully. "They wanted to become like you."

"L- Like me?" Lucy stutttred in surprise.

"You inspired and protected those kids. They looked up to you, respected you, loved you." Ran smiled. A surprising warmth tingled inside Lucy's heart.

"That great," she sighed nostalgically. Her hand reached to lay on her chest in adoration. Until, a small, cold, stone blocked her path. A icy tingle shuddered her body. Shock and cold fear screeched through her mind.

The was gentle thump in her chest went into a rapid frenzy, thrashing against her ribs. There it was against the weight. It crushed down on her chest, squeezing all the air out of he'd lungs. Icy Needless jabbed her skin everywhere, skating through her body and soul emanating from the tear drop stone around her neck. Lucy couldn't breath; the air escaped her. As she dropped to her knees,Ran watched in shock.

Suddenly, strong, muscular arms caught her by he waist, hauling her into their arms. A steady heartbeat pumped inside their warm chest. Long breaths breathed deeply, rising and falling gently. The rhythm of his body, the protection of his arms, the soft beat of their heart.

Slowly, their breathing steadied her own, their pulse calmed hers, and their heat warmed her body.

The lack of oxygen blurred her vision. Never the less, she knew it wasn't Ran carrying her. Faint glimpses of pink tingled her heart. "Natsu..." Lucy grumbled, barely hanging onto consciousness. A tight squeezed cuddled her limp body, even as her eyes fell shut.

"Yeah Luce...its me." A warm voice echoed in her heart as her cheeks tightened giving him a weak smile.

Natsu always caught her when she fell. It was peaceful to feel him hold her, to be able to smell him, to hear his voice. It felt a little nostalgic, but she didn't care. It was him holding her. It was Natsu. And she knew he would never let go.


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