Sorry for my absence, last week got away from me. Life, thou are a heartless bitch some days! Nothing too serious, but not much time or brain power were left at the end of the day. Hubby and I did marathon quite a few animes on Funimation, so it wasn't a total loss. I want to thank all you readers out there for your continued support of my fic. I love you all and hope the second half of your week is awesome. Xoxo
Kat
After a quick shower to was of her mornings picnic activities, Lucy sat at her vanity in her room. She called out Cancer to help her with her hair and makeup. They had a light conversation on the goings on in the celestial realm and Lucy wrote a quick letter about what had happened the night before for Cancer to give to Aquarius. When he had styled her hair into a beautiful side parted cascade of hanging large curls and a light but very eye enhancing makeup look, cancer took the note and kissed his celestial summoner on the cheek. "I am happy for you Ebi" he stated and then poofed back home in a shower of celestial glitter.
Still in her fluffy white bath robe, Lucy made her way to the closet. Just then, there was a knock on her bedroom door. Without the blonde beckoning for the knocker to enter, the door tentatively opened and the redhead requip mage shuffled in. She sat on Lucy's bed, still red eyed and face slightly puffy. "The blue silk skater dress with the silver rhinestone constellations would be perfect for tonight. It makes the amber in your eyes pop and sparkle. It also gies well with the makeup Cancer applied. I am not sure Natsu will be back yet from the Vulcan mission, but I think I saw Happy flying to the guild on my way over here earlier." Lucy took a deep breath and sighed. "So, are you with us Erza? Are you with me and my happiness? I have always supported your happiness and pushed you to follow it. You never did, but I have always been on your side 100%. With the team dynamics changing, maybe it is time for you to search out what you want and need instead of trying to micromanage us." Lucy knew it was time to be frank with her sister. They had only had one other conversation where Lucy decided not to pull her verbal punches, but that led to Erza dousing the torch she had long carried for Jellal. Erza wasn't ready fir a relationship then, but maybe now was the time. "Yes Lucy. I am so sorry I acted first without actually hearing you. You were so young and innocent, not experienced in the ways of the world and so insecure in your magical ability, when you first came to the guild. I didn't notice how much you had transformed into a beautiful and powerful woman. Can you forgive me? Lissana helped me realize my blindness, much in the way you helped her all those years ago. If you stay on the team, I promise that I will take that into account from now on." Lucy shot Erza a rueful glance. "Erza, there are other factors of why I am leaving Team Natsu. I have thought long and hard about this since we came back from the 100year quest. I don't fit into the dynamic anymore. There is more I want out of life now too. I want to be a mage and help people, I want to grow more into my magic, and I also want to just be a woman in love. I might go on jobs with you all from time to time, and you will always be my family who I love, but I also want to just be Lucy for awhile. I want to pick my missions, and work with people who have faith in my brains and ability. Don't mind getting beat up and bruised. That is the life of a mage. I also can't be around Natsu anymore. He knows I am not his mate, but I feel like he is trying to keep me as a back up in the instance he doesn't find him or her. He doesn't love me yet he wants me to bear his children. I was in love with him for a hot second back in the day, but that passed during the Tenrou fiasco. Laxus has been it for me in my heart for a long time, Erza. My dreams and aspirations are coming to fruition now. Please understand." Erza sadly walked over to her sister, still standing at her closet door, and embraced the younger mage. "As you wish, my dear Lucy. I will help deal with Natsu if the conditions arise. You just get changed now. You have a big evening ahead of you. I will be the first to toast to your happiness. Gajeel is on his way to fix my mistake. Once he is done, I will go home and get ready as well." Lucy smiled and hugged her back. They parted ways but with Erza turning back with an after thought. "Oh, and just ti let you know, you lacrima comm is broken, as well as your stereo and TV. What happened?" This made Lucy blush furiously. "I'll tell you when you tell me why my door is in frozen splinters. Not tonight, but soon." Erza then strode out of the room, letting Lucy change in peace, and calling Mira to make sure the guild would be ready for their announcement. A quick, last minute party was to be planned, but only few knew why.