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Personal Demons

The Aftermath Chapter Twenty One

A blonde mage slowly opened her eyes on a cot staring up at what seemed to be new beams of the ceiling of the guild. New beams? She quickly looked over her shoulder to the bar her body screaming in pain that nearly knocked her back out. She saw two people sitting at the bar talking. They both wore the white cloak of the council and she stared slightly recognizing them.

She had expected to wake up tied up somewhere surrounding by screaming but she wasn't. Her keys glowed showing their happiness that she was alright without opening a door to see her and use her magic. Everyone had been worried.

Slowly she forced herself to sit up on her bed looking around the room. The main hall of the guild was full of temporary cots with members of the guild on them. The front of the guild however was back looking like before full of booths, tables and chairs. Some of the members were sitting there wrapped like mummies talking and laughing.

One of the men at the bar from the council seemed to notice Lucy was up and turned around to her. She saw his long dark green hair pulled back in a bun and his glasses. She knew right away it was Lahr, Head Captain of the Custody Enforcement Unit. He managed to smile at her and yelled for someone. A mage specializing in healing magic was called over. She quickly inspected Lucy using her magic to make her feel better.

"So what happened?" Lucy asked.

"Well," started the man next to Lahar turning around. It was Doranbalt. She knew his black hair and his scars over his left eye. "You tell us your side." Doranbalt said.

"Don't tell me the Council wants to charge Fairy Tail with damages!" Lucy said. Doranbalt couldn't help but laugh.

"Dorabalt is trying to say no but since only you, your spirits, Natsu and the perpetrators were awake during your battle we haven't been able to get much information." Lahar said.

"Do you have them?" Lucy asked anxiously waiting a yes.

"No, Lucifer and the Commander escaped but we've collected most of Letum Mars. They've been announced as an illegal and wanted guild so we expect many more to be turned over." Lahr said. Lucy looked at the ground. She hadn't been able to hold out long enough to make sure they were captured. It made her depressed thinking about it.

"From what Natsu said you really kicked some butt." Doranbalt said composing himself. "I haven't hear of a Celestial mage in a while who could call eight spirits and fight herself especially against such an opponent. It's rather impressive." Lucy remained quiet. She didn't want flattery. She just wanted to cry.

"We'll catch them Lucy. Now why don't you tell us what happened?" Lahr said. Lucy then spent the next hour explaining what had led up to her fight against Lucifer. When she finished with her passing out Lahr nodded.

"Well we can fill in after that. We literally came in a few minutes after you collapsed. I guess we spooked them because they bolted before we could grab them through a hole in the floor. We've filled the hole since then but now we know why there a hole there in the first place." Doranbalt said.

"How is everyone?" Lucy finally managed to ask.

"Everyone's doing really well. You're the last one to wake. Everyone else has been up and about. Everyone still needs their rest but I'm glad to see you're okay. It took you three whole days of rest and Natsu was a wreck. He'll be happy to know you're alright." Doranbalt said nudging Lahr.

"Lucy!" yelled Erza. Lucy turned to see the red haired mage run at her wrapping her in a hug. Lucy was pulled to her feet her body aching. "I knew you could do it! I never doubted you and from what Natsu said you really have grown."

"Thanks," Lucy said.

"Don't worry about them escaping. We'll find them I promise." Erza said smiling. Despite a few wrappings she seemed fine and she was wearing her heart Kreuz armor like always.

"I know," Lucy said sighing looking around. Fairy Tail had survived and Gray saw her. Gray ran over and hugged Lucy too.

"Geez, could you cut it any closer?" he asked. Juvia walked over glaring at Lucy.

"Stay away from Juvia's Gray-sama," she said to Lucy.

"Juvia," Gray sighed pulling her into him wrapping his arm around her waist. She leaned against him happily and then managed a smile at Lucy.

"Juvia…is glad Lucy is alright." She said struggling at first. Lucy nodded. Suddenly she heard a shriek and she was tackled to the ground by Levy. She smiled laughing behind her groans as her blue haired friend hugged her furiously.

"I'm so glad you're alright! You had us scared for awhile. I mean you really showed Letum Mars. I'm just so relieved," she said. Lucy smiled as Levy helped her up.

"Thanks," Lucy said smiling. She really felt better around everyone. Gajeel walked over and smirked at Lucy.

"I heard you can fight now blondie. Some time I'm going to have to test you." Gajeel said. Levy gave Gajeel a look and hugged Lucy again. Gajeel smiled at Lucy. "Not bad," he said. Lucy smiled back and there was one person she really wanted to see.

"Where's Natsu?" she asked.

"He's out walking with Happy. He'll be back soon."Erza said. Lucy nodded and then she saw a blue exceed fly in followed by a pink haired mage. Happy saw Lucy first and rushed at her like a bullet.

Lucy hugged the blue exceed who was crying into her.

"Lucy…you're alright!" he said.

"Of course I am," she smiled. Natsu heard her voice and perked up looking for the source. He laid eyes on his blonde friend and smiled.

"Lucy!" he yelled running towards Lucy. Lucy ran at Natsu tears falling down her cheeks as Natsu enveloped her in a big hug.

"I'm alright. I'm alright," she repeated. Natsu hugged her close smelling her scent and leaning into her.

"Luce," was all he could say. He was so relieved. He slowly pulled back and enveloped her in a kiss. Lucy was shocked at first but she let him kiss her and kissed back. He pulled back nuzzling into her nose and she blushed smiling.

"About time!" Mirajane yelled. Everyone laughed and they all knew things were going to be alright from then on.

Or will they? Still debating a sequel let me know what you think.