Lucy felt as though it was all eyes on her. She couldn't help but imagine what they were thinking. After all these years without even a single trace of her, she shows up. They were probably all thinking that she was only here to see what she had got in the will. But even if that was the truth, they wouldn't be any better.

Natsu, sensing Lucy's worry, squeezed her shoulder reassuringly before letting his arm rest there. He was doing the best to look like he was totally supposed to be there. But judging by the stares, he figured him and his hair were just too unusual. Looking around, he took in the guests and noticed how they all seemed, well rather old and most looked like those stereotypical rich guys. Shrugging his shoulders, he decided he didn't really care and turned his attention to the casket, the funeral was supposed to start soon apparently.

Lucy was doing her best to not look around. She was sure most recognized her and was worried if any of them would try to make small talk with her later. She still remembered how Mr. Smith's son had kinda had a thing for her. It had gotten to the point of the boy's father trying to set up and engagement between the two. Thank mavis, that for once her father hadn't done something that would have ruined her life.

When Smith noticed her, she quickly averted her eyes and turned them towards the casket. Wasn't the funeral was supposed to start soon. Elbowing Natsu she whispered "What time is it?"

Checking his watch before leaning down, he whispered back "A little bit after three."

"Just wanted to know how much longer until this would start, but it looks like were running behind" Lucy muttered before turning her attention to the casket. But now there seemed to be some priest standing by it.

"Today" the priest began, his voice ringing out "we mourn the death of Jude Heartfilla, as well as remember his life." The man waited for everyone to settle down and become quiet before continuing. "Now Jude Heartfilla was a loving husband and father" Lucy could help but almost laugh at that statement, but she had enough restraint to not be petty towards her dead father "He was one of those stories you hear all the time as a child, starting from nothing and working their way to the top, and soon becoming one of the richest men in the county. Yes, Jude lived a fulfilling life. Now first up, his business partner and close friend, Johnathan Smith, would like to say a few words" the man said stepping back and gesturing for the other to come forward.

Once Smith had made his way to the front he looked around the crowd, his eyes staying on Lucy for a few seconds before beginning "Jude Heartfilla was a good friend, and an even better business man. To think that he would only live to fifty five seems preposterous, but here we are today" he said glancing down the coffin before turning his attention back to the crowd "I'm sure he lived a full and satisfying life, he was considered one of the best business men, something all of us business men here strive for. I'm sure he has no regrets in his life" Smith finished before stepping back into the crowd, accompanied by a loud applause.

Lucy couldn't help but frown at the last part, her father having no regrets in life? That seemed unlikely, he had to somewhat regret that the two of theirs relationship practically fell apart after her mother's death. But who knows what her father thought.

"Now then" the priest said taking back his spot by the casket "It's recently come to my attention that Jude's daughter, Lucy, is here. I would like to ask her to come forward and say a few words about your father" he finished searching the crowd for Lucy.

Glancing up to Natsu she saw he was watching her with a questioning look. "Should I go up there?" Lucy whispered, glancing quickly up to where the priest was standing, she had no idea what she could say. Besides, no one had even told her about this, so truthfully she really didn't want to go up and talk about her father.

Shrugging Natsu whispered back "It's up to you, but I mean maybe you should go up. It might make you feel at peace or whatever."

"Yeah, I guess I should" Lucy sighed, feeling Natsu giving her shoulder a squeeze before Lucy began to head up to the front.

When she reached the front, the priest smiled and handed her a microphone "I'm sure you father would want you to say something" he said reassuringly.

Sure, Lucy thought almost rolling her eyes. Gripping the microphone she turned around and faced everybody. The feeling that everyone was practically staring her down grew worse. Quickly looking around the crowd she finally found Natsu, feeling a little bit calmer she began "I'm still recovering from the sudden death of my father" instantly she had no idea what else to say, should she talk about how her father wasn't even a father, tarnish their memories of him?

Shaking the thoughts from her head she scolded herself for such thoughts, funerals were for people, all they wanted to hear was how great her father was. Taking a deep breathe she continued "A fond memory I have of my father is when he surprised my mom and I with a trip to the beach. It's one of the few memories I have as us as a family, as most of you know my mother died when I was young. While I don't remember what we did on the trip, I do remember how happy everyone looked. I had rarely seen my father smile before that trip, but the entire time we were there he always seemed to be smiling" pausing Lucy fanatically began to think of how to finish her story "This is one of the happiness memories I have of my father, and I'm sure now he's smiling just like he did then, with my mom."

Taking a deep breath Lucy handed the microphone back to the priest before hurrying back to her spot.

"You did great" Natsu whispered in her ear when she got back.

"Whatever" Lucy said crossing her arms over her stomach before tightening them. She had given them what they had wanted, a heartfelt speech from his daughter.

"Now then" the priest said gesturing towards the coffin "It's time to lower the casket into the grave." Lucy truthfully didn't pay that much attention to this part. She could still remember when it had happened with her mother. She hadn't understood why they were putting her mother into the ground. Apparently Aquarius had to hold her back from running towards the casket.

Turning away she said to Natsu "You want to go after this?"

"Hmm" he said raising an eyebrow "Isn't there supposed to be a will or somethin'."

"Yeah, but I'm not sure I'm going to get anything" Lucy said staring at the ground.

"Still, you should stay for a little longer, isn't there anyone else you want to talk to here" Natsu asked, looking around to see where Virgo was, maybe there were someone near her that Lucy had been friends with.

"I guess your right" Lucy said "There are at least three others I would like to talk to that worked for my father."

"Now Jude Heartfilla has been laid to rest" the priest said "In about ten minutes the will be read."

"Well, we have only ten minutes before they read the will" Natsu said glancing down at her.

"Yeah, I guess I'll go talk to Virgo to see if they're here" Lucy said searching around for Virgo.

"Can I tag along?" Natsu asked, he truthfully didn't want to leave Lucy alone, a few of these guys were staring at her too much for his liking.

"I guess" Lucy said with a shrug before she noticed Virgo standing off to the side by herself. Grabbing his hand she said to Natsu "Come on lets go."

Before they even reached the maid, she raised her hand in greeting and said "Hello again princess, do you and your friend plan on staying for the will reading?"

"Yes Virgo, but what I was wondering was if any of the others are here?" Lucy asked when they reached.

"The others?" Virgo questioned tilting her head.

"You know, Aquarius, Capricorn, Cancer? Are they here?" Lucy asked looking around, she hadn't spotted them so far, but that might be inside.

"Ahh, them" Virgo said nodding her head "I'm sorry princess, but they have all left."

"What?!" Lucy exclaimed.

"Capricorn hasn't worked for your father since after you left, no one really knows where he ran off to" Virgo said shrugging her shoulders "Aquarius left the day after your father's death, said she was finally going to move in with her boyfriend. Cancer…..well I'm not sure. But I haven't seen him since the day I called you" Virgo said placing her hand on her chin "I don't know where he might be, probably in town most likely. While you were gone he got a second job at the salon in town I believe."

"Thanks for the info Virgo. I guess I'll look for him tomorrow" Lucy said giving the maid a smile. She had truly hoped that she would have been able to talk to those three. She had really missed them since her disappearance.

"Sorry Luce" Natsu said looking at her concerned; she had sounded so disappointed about the answer Virgo had given her. But it looked like one of them was still in town.

"About what? I'm fine, I'll try to fine Cancer tomorrow after I visit my other friend" Lucy said shaking her head "Now then, I'm pretty sure that ten minutes is about to be up."

"You're actually going to listen to the will?" Natsu asked surprised, cocking his head.

"Why not?" Lucy said shrugging her arms "If we're going to stay here for it why wouldn't I listen to it."

"You have a point."

"Ok then, lets head back towards the crowd" Lucy said before turning around and heading back. Honestly, she wanted to know who her father left everything for, and she knew everyone else wanted to know the same thing.

A/N: Sorry about the slow pace that the story has been going lately. I'm only doing it to build up to a big part of the plat that will happen after the next chapter. I promise that the story will speed up very soon. Since next week I'm going to be away from my computer for most of the week, next weeks chapter might be a little short due to that and the fact I'm also working on my Nalu week entries.