A/N: Woah! Is this for real? Another update? OMG! Heehehehe~ Well, i have been busy with school lately and figuring out how to write the next chapter was hard. Anyway, hopefully i'll be able to update this story A.S.A.P! Enjoy the chapter and don't forget to review!

Chapter 14: Answers that don't answer

Lucy was chained up and hanging on the wall. Her body was beaten up and bruised. She opened up her eyes and glared at the Metal Dragon Slayer.

"What do you want from me?" Lucy growled.

"What I want from you?" The Metal Dragon Slayer replied, "I want nothing more than your power."

"My power?" She questioned, "What do you mean by my power?"

"Don't act dumb Celestial Spirit Mage! You know what I'm talking about!" He roared.

"I seriously don't know what on this living earth you are talking about!" she shouted.

He punched her in the stomach and she coughed out blood. Pain filled her mind and yet she fights it back. She clenched her teeth, hoping that the physical pain in her body would subside.

"Who are you, really? I can tell that the Gajeel Redfox standing in front of me is not him. Someone is controlling him." Lucy snarled.

Gajeel laughed and grabbed Lucy's face, "You're really smart girl. You could tell that I'm controlling the gallant metal dragon slayer, Gajeel Redfox! Tell me how you figured that out and I'll tell you what you want to know."

"Since you wanted to get me, then you should already know who I am! I am one of the best Celestial Mage of Fiore! I am Lucy Heartfilia! Celestial Mages have the power to sense one's soul and I know you're not Gajeel." Lucy growled.

"I shall keep to my word," He said, "I am.."

It was not a dream. It was all real. I woke up lying on a bed. I was back in Fairy Tail, almost covered up by bandages. Sitting up was as hard as picking up a grain of rice with chopsticks. My head hurts from all the punishments it has received as well as my body. I stood up from the bed and tried to stretch. It was painful. It felt like it has been a week. As I was about to open the door, Erza was there.

"Hey," she said, "how are you?"

"I'm fine," I replied" where's Natsu?"

"He has not returned. Happy brought you back to Fairy Tail but he went out immediately to find Natsu."

"I have to find him too." I said as I moved pass Erza.

Erza grabbed my arm and pulled me back. Okay, does she want to rest a little bit more? I know I cannot. I must move on and fight on. I walked pass her again but she pulled me back in again. Frustrated, I glared at her.

"What is your problem?" I growled.

"I'm sorry. I can't let you continue with this ridiculous quest of yours! I don't want to see you hurt anymore." Erza growled louder than me.

I forced my way through her and although I managed to get away from her strong grasp, Gray froze my legs. I retaliated by summoning Taurus. Taurus smashed the ice and carried me.

"I can't stay here. I have better things to do. Leave me alone!" As I shouted, Taurus smashed the walls of the guild out of the way for us to escape.

I summoned Loki to keep them busy while Taurus and I tried to escape the guild. I know that Loki was not strong enough to fight the both of them so I summoned Gemini to assist him. Gemini transformed into Loki and then, all hell broke loose. I looked away to concentrate on the escape and just when we broke the last wall out of the guild, Erza stood outside, barely scratched. Loki and Gemini was pinned under her. She was surrounded by weapons, and so was I.

"Do not make me do this to you Lucy." Erza shouted at me.

I summoned Caprico and then, another fierce battle erupted. Caprico managed to keep Erza busy, setting Loki and Gemini free. It was a fierce battle. Sparks flew everywhere. I watched and waited for my turn to fight. I wanted that one opening for my attack on Erza and then, I felt a sharp pain coming from my back. It was Gray. He stabbed me with an ice sword.

"Don't worry." He said. "I did not hit any of your vital organs.. We're sorry."

"Why are you doing this?" I asked.

"You are important to us Lucy. You are like a family to us. We don't want to see you hurt again" He replied.

Loki, Caprico, Taurus and Gemini stoned. They froze on the spot. They knew that they have failed to protect me. As they showed their opponent that they were open, Erza took the opportunity and sent them back to the Spirit World with a swipe of her sword. I watch in despair. As their comrade, I have failed to help them. How pathetic.

I was about to lose my consciousness. My head felt heavy and my body, brittle. I was no match for Erza and Gray. At this rate, my mission to find out the truth would slow down. Why must things turn out this way? Why must I be the one who is chased after? I cannot take it anymore. I broke the ice sword with my fist. I gave a K.O punch to Gray and pulled out the blade of the sword which was still in my body. I was desperate. I really needed to get out of here. I charged at Erza although I know I can never defeat her. She prepared herself. I summoned the trio Loki, Taurus and Caprico as I charged.

Axe to axe and fist to fist, we fought. It was fierce. I was desperate and I did not want anyone to get involved in my problems. I just wanted everyone to be safe. The trio and I were trashed but, we never gave up. My body was slowly weakening from the stab it has received from Gray. Loki, Taurus and Caprico were busted too. It would not be long before I would collapse. Erza was going to give her final blow on us and before she could do that, a roar as loud as a dragon's was heard.

"Stop the fight at once!" Makarov roared.

Erza turned around and it was Natsu and his brother Gajeel. Makarov was beside them.

"I never gave you orders to do this to Lucy!" Makarov roared angrily.

"But I-"

"I understand Erza. As her senior, you don't want to see her hurt but, what you are doing is hurting her more." Makarov calmly said. "She has an important mission. She knows she has to do it. Lets us give her support."

"Lucy!" Natsu cried out as he glomped me. "I'm so glad we made it just in time to save you."

"Argh, Natsu!" I cried out, my body was still in pain. "You're hugging me too tightly!"

I pushed Natsu away from me, making him fall on the ground.

"Everyone, listen up." I shouted angrily. "From now on, I am no longer a part of Fairy Tail!"

They were shocked from the announcement. I did not want to say it, but it slipped out of my mouth. I did thought about quitting Fairy Tail but I never wanted to officially announce it. Thanks a lot Big mouth Of Mine.

A/N: Lucy is going to quit Fairy Tail? What about Natsu? How will he react to this! find out in the next chapter... Chapter 15: Never Let You Go! Stay tuned! and don't forget to review!

-Akaenji