Author's Note:

Hey guys! Here's another chapter! And my longest one yet! Aye Sir! Ok, I got a review asking what couples there are gonna be in this fanfic. Well to answer your question, dear reviewer, there will definetly be NaLu and some StinCy! I am a fan of both couples and GraLu is pretty good too! Enjoy the next chapter my peeps! PLEASE REVIEW!

~Zaïde~

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail!

A glimpse of what happened in Life Beyond Fairy Tail; Without Natsu:

"I'm going to get Lucy back!"

'Maybe, since I'm starting over, I should change my appearance too?'

'Meet the new me!'

"What guild were you from?"

"Fairy Tail"

"You're from Fairy Tail?!"

"Not even close..."

'What if I was just a replacement for Lisanna?'

"You'll get new friends. Don't focus on the past, think about the future!"

"Thank you... for everything, Sting."

Bold for memories and letter to the guild or to Mom.

Italics for thoughts

Now to the story...

(Normal P.O.V- Lucy's P.O.V)

"Hey Sting? Could you bring me that stencil on your left?" I asked the blond Dragon Slayer.

"Sure thing Luce!" he said, stooping down to grab the wall stencil. He passed it to me and I thanked him. I twirled the paint brush that I had in my hand, lifting it to my mouth to bite the wooden end. I was thinking about where to put the large butterfly stencil that I had bought. I stared at my purple walls. I stared at the window.

Over there! I thought, pointing my paint brush at the large window. There was a large dip in between the window and the floor and if you opened it, it would lead to a little patio. I bought a gravity chair and some cushions as well as a hot pink table. I took the giant stencil and held it against the wall, staring out of the window. The sky was almost all dark. If I finished this job, and fixed the living room and kitchen up, I could call it a day. I nodded my head to tell myself that was a good idea. I looked over at Sting before I set my paint brush down. He was fixing the bulbs for the lights in my room. He was actually a really technical guy. I smiled and turned back to the butterfly stencil. I quietly out lined it and the began to paint the inside. I peeled the stencil off so I could see the green butterfly on the wall.

It still needs something... I thought.I looked around my room to see That there was one wall sticker I hadn't used yet. I picked it up and looked at it. I smiled and i peeled the stickers off and onto the wall. I stepped back to admire my work. I had picked the Zodiac Keys for wall stickers. I loved how precise the patterns were on them.

"That looks amazing!" I heard Sting say. I jumped a little but. I wasn't expecting him to come up behind me like that.

"Thanks." I said, smiling. He smiled back. "You know, I want to thank you for helping me with all this!"

"It's no problem at all bumble bee! After all, we're friends right?" he said, giving me a thumbs up. I nodded, smiling furiously. I giggled and swung my arms around Sting's neck. He laughed and picked me up, spinning us together.

"S-stop! I'm g-getting dizzy!" I said, while laughing. He started to slow down, little by little and we eventually stopped. Sting ruffled my hair and the world stopped spinning. I smiled back at him.

"Wanna have some hot chocolate?" I asked.

"Yes!" he said, excitedly. I giggled and walked out of my bedroom. I jogged down the stairs, skipping the last two and went into the kitchen. I took out my kettle and poured some water in it. I plugged it into the closet electrical out let and waited for the water to start boiling. By this time, Sting had come downstairs and pulled out a chair to sit in. I looked at him and smiled a small smile. He smiled back

"So, Lucy. Tell me. What was life like in Fairy Tail?" he asked. I stared at him in confusion.

"Like any other day I guess. Well, for what was normal in Fairy Tail anyway. Things are so much more different here in Minouettcha, you know? I mean, think about it. If you quit you're guild and started somewhere new, it would just feel so different. Kind of like you're a new life brought into the world because you're were so used to one place. Does that make sense?" I recited. Sting nodded.

"That makes you sound almost like a poet or a novelist." he said. I blushed faintly.

"W-well.. I am writing a book. And I often write letters to my mom." I explained.

"Ah, that explains it then..." Sting trailed off. I heard the kettle click as steam whistled through the funnel. I took out two mugs from the cabinet on my left and filled them with water and hot chocolate mix. I handed Sting a cup and grabbed my own. I sat of the counter, sipping my hot chocolate. I licked my top lip, savoring the rich liquid chocolate.

"Mmm... That hits the spot after a long day of work!" I sighed.

"You got that right." Sting said, taking a sip of his warm drink. I smiled and took another.

"Say, when we're done, could you help me re-arrange the couches in the living room? And move the fridge to the other side of the kitchen. It's in a tight spot right now." I asked. Sting nodded.

"Sure. I don't have any other plans." he shrugged.

"Thanks!" I said. We quickly finished off our drinks and moved into the living room. We shifted the couches here and there until I had picked a place where I liked. Sting then moved to the kitchen, unplugging the fridge and moving it to the West side of the kitchen. He wiped his forehead and I plugged the large cooler back in. I heard Sting walk out of the kitchen and I expected him to leave for home, but instead he sat on the couch. I walked over and sat at my desk on the other side of the room. I pulled out a pen and some paper and began to write.

Dear Fairy Tail,

Hello everyone. It's Lucy. I bet you've all found out that I have left by now. I hope that you're enjoying the sorrow you've put upon yourselves. Especially you Natsu! I hope you're happy now. Anyways, I've started a new life in Sabertooth. Not that you guys would care or anything, since you did forget about me for... How long? About three months? Well, let's just say I'm happy with my choice! The next part is for only the eyes of Gray and Gramps.

Thanks so much for not forgetting about me guys. If you want to come and visit or even write back you can reach me at this address:

476 Alloute Avenue

Minouettcha

EDR 4T6

Oh yeah, and my name's Lucy Ashley now. I wanted to start out fresh. Changed my look too. If you're ever wanting to visit, I'll be a girl with black hair with yellow streaks, kay? I miss you very much.

~Lucy~

I set down my pen and grabbed an envelope. I folded the letter and wrote the address of the guild on the package. I licked the envelope shut, trying not to get a paper cut on my tongue again. I sighed and slumped in my chair. I heard the faint sound of snoring from behind me. I turned to see that Sting had fallen asleep on the couch. I walked over and pulled a blanket over him. I kissed his forehead.

"Good night, Sting."

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