Chapter 12

Me: Hey guys! I am back and better than ever. I am sooooo sorry I haven't updated in what, a month or two? I feel bad about it but things have been very busy for me. So to make up for it, I will be trying to post two chapters of this story. No promises though. I have a tendency to want to write then end up not writing anything at all. So yeah, no promises. Also, I closed the poll for who Natsumi should be paired with and added it with the reviews I got about it and here are the final result:

Lila: 11

Wendy: 7

Laxus: 10

Hisui: 1

OC: 0

Other: 0

Yep, Lila won but just barely. I am really excited to start writing moments between the two but unfortunately I have to wait. I still haven't started the Grand Magic Games so I need to get their first and then I might start writing them in a more couple-y way. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail. Hiro Mashima does but I do own the OCs

Warning: Spoilers may be ahead so watch the anime or read the manga. Also, mention of suicide and death.

"Juvia, what are you doing here?" Gray asked in surprise.

Juvia sneered at them, surprising the group a little bit as she said mockingly, "The same reason you are here Gray. For the Grand Magic Games."

"What guild did you join?" Luke asked curiously.

"Lamia Scale along with Wendy," Juvia answered in a cold tone.

An awkward silence developed the groups before Wendy said, "Look! There they are!"

Juvia glanced at the direction she was pointing and promptly left the Fairy Tail group without a goodbye. Wendy stood there awkwardly before waving her goodbye at them and disappearing into the crowd alongside Juvia, leaving the Fairy Tail team staring at their backs.

"Man, have they changed since seven years ago," Luke commented casually.

Erza and Gray glared at him, causing him to shut up and look away. A tense silence enveloped the group as they reached their hotel and were immediately surrounded by the other guild members.

"So how was the trip?" Levy asked excitedly

"The trip itself was pretty good but we met someone we knew at the train station," Erza answered.

"Really? Who?" Cana asked taking a sip of her drink.

"Juvia and Wendy," Luke replied when the other two refused to speak up.

All the talking and shouting stopped immediately at his words. Juvia and Wendy weren't spoken of because it reminded them too much of Natsumi. The regret they had hasn't disappeared on the last few years. A grave was built right where Lisanna's was when they thought she was dead. Nobody knew where the body was but they mourned every year on the day where they found out about Natsumi's suicide.

"Did… did they look well?" Mira asked softly.

Gray looked up from the ground and answered as equally as softly, "Yeah, they did. They joined Lamia Scale and they looked happy."

"That's good. I'm glad they are doing okay. Especially after Natsumi's death," Lisanna whispered.

The rest of the guild bowed their heads in sadness and guilt. Erza looked at the sky thoughtful though

'It's been seven years. A lot has changed. But our regret and sadness did not. Natsumi, do you forgive us? Or will you always feel angry and betrayed?'

Lila entered the room where Natsumi was resting once again. Her talk with Hisui rattled her more than people would think. The thought of Natsumi and Hisui being together made her stomach clench and anger building up inside of her.

Natsumi was still asleep when she entered. She quietly walked to the bed and say down next to it. She ran a gentle hand through her hair, admiring how soft it was.

Lila sighed as she asked herself, "What are you doing to me Natsumi?"

Natsumi woke a little after Lila left for the second time. She sat up from her bed groggily and looked around for any sign of Lila or her other friends.

Hisui poked her head in, having heard Natsumi move in her bed and yelled to someone behind her, "She's awake!"

Suddenly, her room was full of people. Lila, Hisui, Mei, Taichi, and Maria surrounded her, smothering her with affection and questions.

Lila silenced them all with a gesture of her hand and asked calmly, "Are you okay now?"

Natsumi looked at the people and her room before looking back at Lila and replying, "Yeah, I think I am."

Natsumi strolled through the city, Lila right behind her to watch her. They walked in silence even though Lila wanted desperately to speak to Natsumi about earlier. She remained quiet though as they stopped at a small and cute cafe called Fairy Heart. It was the guild's favourite cafe and they usually met up with other guilds there. Today, they were going to meet up with Sabertooth and Lamia Scale. Natsumi was in her disguise making Lila and her looking like sisters.

Natsumi quickly sat down as a nearby table and ordered a cup of black coffee, her favourite because of the bitter taste to it. Lila didn't order anything and just sat as they waited for the other guilds to arrive. Sting and Rogue had become good friends with them the last time they were there as they were fellow dragon slayers to Natsumi even though they claimed to kill their dragon parent.

Lila spoke to Natsumfor the first time since they had come to the cafei, asking her a question, "Why did you call a meeting between us, Sabertooth, and Lamia Scale?"

Natsumi set down her cup of coffee the server woman gave her a couple minutes ago and didn't reply for a couple minutes.

"Is it bothering you?" Natsumi asked.

Lila looked startled for a minute before replying, "No, I'm just curious."

Natsui stared at her, looking for any sign she was lying before replying, "Can't a woman just want to see her friends since she hasn't seen them for a couple years?"

At Lila's unimpressed look, she sighed and replied honestly, "I want to establish an alliance with them."

Lila stared curiously at her as she inquired, "Why?"

"I have a feeling something big is about to happen and the more allies we have, the better. And also, Fairy Tail will be there and you know how I feel about them."

Their conversation died out at her words as Lila clenched her fist and Natsumi looked down at her coffee. They sat in a tense silence for a minute before a shout from behind startled them back into reality.

"Ryu! Lila! It's good to see you again!" Sting shouted as he ran towards them.

Ryu Kasai was the name Natsumi came up with to use when she was in disguise. Ryo meant dragon and kasia meant fire so Natsumi thought it was appropriate since she was raised by a fire dragon. The women in question gave him a smile as Natsumi stood up to give him a hug. Sting was surprised for a moment before hugging back.

As she stepped away, Sting commented, "I see you guys are back from your training trip. How'd it go?"

"It went pretty good," Natsumi started to reply as Lila gave Sting a hug, "We've gotten a lot stronger and are ready to kick your asses in the Grand Magic Games."

Sting humphed and said, "Unlikely. We'll beat your asses from here to the other side of the continent."

Natsumi smiled at Sting as she replied, "Good to see you haven't changed much since I've left. Where's Rogue? I didn't see him or Lector or Frosch with you either."

"He ran up ahead when he saw you and left us in the dust," a monotone voice from behind Sting said.

Natsumi looked behind Sting to see Rogue along with Lector and Frosch. She smiled at them as she gave Rogue a hug and picked up Lector and Frosch.

"It's nice to see you again Rogue," Lila said as she greets the Shadow Dragon Slayer.

Rogue gave them a slight smile while saying, "You too. Did everything go well?"

Natsumi grinned at them as she said, "Yep. And how about you two?"

"Pretty well. Anyways, why did you call us here?" Rogue asked.

"Can't a woman just want to see her friends again?" Natsumi aksed.

Everyone raised their eyebrow at this and she complained, "Man people. No faith. No faith at all."

"Anyways, we are waiting for a couple more people and then we can tell you. In the meantime, do you guys want anything to eat or drink?" Lila asked.

Sting grinned as he and Rogue sat down. They ordered and were soon just waiting for Lamia Scale to arrive. There was a little small talk but mostly it was just Sting talking on and on about what happened over the last few years. Natsumi tuned him out as she craned her neck to see if she could recognize any. Soon, two blue heads of hair came into her view and she stood up so they would notice where they were. One of the bluenettes saw her and tried to gain the attention of the other one. Soon, the bluenettes were pushing through the crowds along with two others she hadn't noticed before.

Natsumi stood up with another grin as she greeted the newcomers, "It's nice to see you again Wendy, Juvia, Lyon, and Sherry."

The five smiled and greeted everyone individually. They gave Natsumi and Lila hugs and shook hand with Rogue and Sting. Soon, they all sat down to order and talk.

"So why did you call us here?" Lyon asked as he took a sip of the coffee he had ordered.

Natsumi took a huge sip of her coffee and replied, "I want to form an alliance."

From the shocked, curious, and sceptical looks she was getting, Natsumi knew she would need to convince them about it.

That is it for this chapter. Next chapter should be more exciting I think since I intend to start the Grand Magic Games. Don't be too hopeful though. I also posted a poll on my profile for which topic my next long story should be. So vote now! I hoped you enjoyed this chapter and I will see you later! Bye!