A/N: Hiya everyone! Here's another chapter and as I said last time, it will be more drama and a little action. Anyways, enjoy!

I'm sorry for any mistakes and I don't own Fairy Tail only the OCs.


Chapter 29: Shadow

*Normal P.O.V.*

It's been a month since Sting and Aria became a couple which of course was celebrated not only by the Sabertooth, but at Fairy Tail as well. Everyone were happy especially the girls, as they can't stop squealing. Plus Levy and Gajeel are also official which really made Mira and Lucy squeal in delight as they are GaLe fans.

Although, the guys at Sabertooth (except for Rogue, Sting, Rufus and Orga) were all felt dismay on Aria for not being single anymore. Why? Well, ever since the twins came they already made Aria their idol/Madonna of the guild. Well, despite that, they are happy for the two, since they think that Sting and Aria are perfect for each other, and they know that they are not match for their Master.

Nick and Aria decided not to rent their own apartment, as Sting insist them not to, because he wants Aria near him and just like he promise to her when she's drunk, he won't leave her. Aria of course blush and felt embarrass as she remember that, but, deep down, she was happy when Sting remembers the promise and she also wants to stay with him (but she won't admit it to her boyfriend). Nick on the other hand thought that it was kind of cute and sweet of Sting.

There are times when Rogue, Frosch and Nick are not around, due to they are staying with their girlfriend's place (for Frosch he tags along with Rogue of course) and this give the two alone time. (Not really alone, because Lector is still there) Though, they just watch movies all night until they feel sleepy, but, usually, Lector sleep first.

Which Sting always grab this opportunity to cuddle and go lovey dovey with Aria, since she's not used in doing that. She's embarrass to be lovey dovey in front of everyone, while Sting, he doesn't really mind. But, then again, he doesn't want anyone to see Aria's cute expressions so he prefers to go lovey dovey when they are alone.

Everyone else is very happy on their own lives. Like, Erza, she's going somewhere which the others don't know where and if she's with someone. All they know is Erza is always excited whenever she leave the guild. Mira is getting suspicious and her love meter is tingling on that as her vibes saying that the scarlet hair mage is meeting a certain blue hair man with a tattoo right on his right face.

After being official, Gajeel and Lily go on missions with Shadow Gear. Jet and Droy are at first against it, but, they want to get stronger so they let the two come with them. Although, Gajeel and Lily finish the missions with Levy supporting them, leaving the two of them either being captured or as bait.

Team Natsu as usual whenever going on a missions destroy almost the town and their rewards will go down to the repair. Lucy as usual cry for there's no reward money left for them which result for her to go on missions with Rogue and Frosch or sometimes with the twins.

The twins went on missions only the two of them or sometimes with someone but it's usually with Yukino, but, Aria will back out whenever that happens. She doesn't want to go on missions with the two because they might go to their own world leaving her out. Aria will either take a solo mission, or when Sting is available they go together with Lector or if not, she'll will go with Lector. Or sometimes with Rufus as she quite get along with him.

Let's just say that they are all happy and contented right now, but, those smiles will turn upside down.


In the middle of March, at Fairy Tail guild, everyone is having fun. Lucy is at her usual place at the bar while talking with her girlfriends.

"Mira~ my usual drink please~" Lucy sang as she smile at the Takeover mage.

"Yes, yes. So, anything to gossip?," Mira said as she made Lucy's milkshake.

"Well, you see..*gasp*" Lucy suddenly stop when she felt a chill right through her spine.

She quickly turn around, as she look if someone is watching or glaring at her. None, and there's nothing unusual at the guild. (Unusual means that there's a brawl in the middle of the hall) 'Maybe, it's just the breeze,' she thought.

"Lucy, is something wrong?" Erza who is in there with them asked Lucy.

Lucy turn back to them and all the girls look at her either in worried face or confuse one. She breathe out as she smile at them.

"Nope, nothing," she answer. The girls look at her then smile.

"Don't tell me Lucy, you miss your boyfriend?" Lisanna tease Lucy which made the others grin and eyed her.

"O-Of course not!" she shout as a blush crept on her face, "Well, I guess, a little," she mutter as she took a sip on her milkshake which Mira just finish making.

The girls giggle as they watch Lucy which made her sulk. Rogue is currently out on a mission with Rufus which will take two days. Lucy sure miss Rogue a little but she knows that he'll come back tomorrow and whenever she goes on a mission without him, he always wait for her patiently.

Lucy smile as she decided to tease Levy this time which result for the other girls to join her, forgetting about teasing Lucy.


Night finally came, Lucy decided to head home with Plue. She said goodbye to everyone and walk out of the guild. When she arrive at Strawberry street she quickly went to the edge of the canal and started to walk with her hands on her sides as she try to balance herself with Plue behind her and copying her. The usual men in the boats shout to Lucy to be careful and she respond this time.

While walking, she felt the chill again, she stop and quickly turn around and saw a shadow behind a house. The shadow's eyes is staring at her which made Lucy tremble and scared. She quickly turn around and dashes as she want to quickly head back to her place.

She could feel the shadow still following her, and she could feel how strong that shadow's magic. She quicken her pace and she could hear Plue's 'punpun' as he try to catch up to Lucy. Lucy isn't paying attention to her front and suddenly crash onto something hard. She fell backward, butt hit first.

"Ouch!" she said as she rub her butt.

"Lucy?!" Lucy quickly look up as she heard a familiar voice and smile.

Gray and Juvia are in front of her looking at her with worried face.

"Gray! Juvia!" Lucy shout in a very relief tone. Gray of course notice that and he offer his hand to Lucy who gladly accept it and he pull her up.

"Lucy, why are you in a hurry?" Gray ask Lucy. Lucy's face turn horror as she told him that she feel someone's following her.

Juvia gasp while Gray look in front of him and behind Lucy feeling cautious, but no one's there. Lucy notice Gray's face and turn around and saw no one again.

"Huh?! But I'm sure there's someone following me," Lucy said as she again thinking if it's her imagination, but, the chill and glare felt real to her.

"It seems there was Lucy, but probably run off when you crash to us," Gray said in a very scary tone as he could feel someone's presence and it's magic.

"Lucy, are you okay?" Juvia ask as she look at Lucy worriedly and just like Gray he could feel someone's magic.

Lucy look back and nods then look at Gray who is glaring behind her. Gray notice her and look at her worriedly.

"Since when did you feel someone following you?" he ask.

"I don't know, but I just felt a chill. Actually, a while ago at the guild I felt the same chill, what if that time?" Lucy answer as she feel scared.

Gray and Juvia notice it. Juvia place a hand on her shoulder while Gray pats her head. Lucy feel relief when she felt their hands.

"Come on, we'll take you to your apartment," Gray said as he let go.

Lucy nods and thank him. The three and Plue walk towards Lucy's place. When they reach her house, Gray told Lucy to summon either Loke, Virgo or Capricorn to guard her while she's sleeping.

"Okay, I will. Thanks Gray, Juvia," she said as she smile at the two.

"No worries Lucy, I won't let anything happen to you ever again. And we'll tell this to the others tomorrow okay?" Gray said as he rub her head.

"Okay," Lucy reply in a very low tone as she feel that she's troubling the others again. Gray notice it and pat her shoulder.

"Lucy, I know what you're thinking and don't worry. You are not troubling any of us and we know that you are strong, but, we can't let you struggle this alone. Especially we don't know who's following you and what he wants to you," Gray said as he look at her. Juvia agrees on Gray and smile at Lucy.

Lucy smile at them as she thought Gray is right and remembers Master Macarov's words to her after the incident at Phantom. She thank them again and said good night to them as they walk away and head to their respective homes.

Lucy quickly summon Capricorn and told him her situation. Capricorn is honor and promise that he will guard her. She thank him and she headed towards the bathroom. After taking a bath she went to her desk and started to write a letter to her mom and dad.

When she was done, Capricorn offer her a milk tea which she gladly accept and drink it. A light suddenly shine in the middle of Lucy's room and reveal Loke.

"Loke, what are you doing here?"

"Capricorn didn't came back and I'm a little bit worried to you Lucy," Loke answer.

Lucy told him the reason and this made Loke worried more. Loke decided he will stay and guard her too, since two is better than one. Lucy gladly accept and thank him. She went to bed while hugging the black dragon stuff toy. At first she feels uneasy, but thinking that Capricorn and Loke is beside her she feel secure and slowly she fell asleep as she dream about her and Rogue.


Next day came, Lucy woke up from the sweet smell of waffles. She look at her kitchen and find Capricorn cooking breakfast while Loke preparing the plates. The two spirits notice Lucy's presence and smile at her.

"Good Morning Princess/Lucy-sama," they greeted at the same time.

"Good Morning Capricorn, Loke," she greeted back with a smile.

Capricorn and Loke continue what they were doing while Lucy take a bath. After, the three eat breakfast and Lucy decided to head to the guild, someone knock on her door.

At first Lucy and her two spirits were cautious and change on their attack position until they heard a familiar voice, it was Gray. Lucy let out a sigh while the two loosen up and stand straightly as Lucy opens the door.

Gray greeted the three and told Loke he'll take Lucy to the guild which Loke strongly agree and he and Capricorn head back to the Spirits World. Lucy grab her bag and she and Gray head towards the guild.

"Lucy, today Rogue will return from his mission right?" Gray ask his lil sis.

"Yes, I'm so excited to see him," Lucy answer. Gray let out a chuckle.

"Lucy, it's just two days. Isn't that a little exaggerate?" Gray ask while glancing at her. Lucy just giggle as they are almost near the guild.

"It's a good thing he arrive soon, so he can stay with you," Gray said as he open the guild.

Lucy nods and smile as they both enter the guild. Everyone greet them and Gray called Erza and Natsu. They told them what happen while the other members are listening to them.

"WHAT?! Someone's following Lucy?" Natsu shout as he stand up.

"Yes flame-brain, we don't know who it was nor what it wants to Lucy but I'm sure it's not a good thing," Gray answer.

"Why do you say so Gray?" Erza ask this time.

"Well, I felt the magic, it's very strong and I could feel the tension," Gray answer as he cross his arm and furrow his eyebrow.

"Lucy are you okay?" Erza ask Lucy with a very worried and older sister tone.

"I'm fine Erza, thanks," Lucy reply with a smile.

"Anyway, it's dangerous for Lucy to walk around by herself. It's best that either one of us escort her," Erza said while placing her finger on her chin, while her other arm is supporting her another arm.

"Why Lucy need escorts?" Lucy, Erza, Gray and Natsu look up when they heard a familiar voice.

Rogue was standing behind Lucy with one of his eyebrow raise and behind him was Aria, Nick, Yukino and Sting and the two Exceeds. Rogue was the one who asked. They just arrive at Fairy Tail and they all heard what Erza said. Lucy's eyes started to shine as she look at her boyfriend. She quickly turn around and hug him from his waist.

"Your back!" Lucy shout happily and she feel more safer around him.

"I'm back Lucy. So what does Erza-san mean when someone needs to escort you?" Rogue as she look at Lucy with worried eyes.

Lucy repeat what she and Gray just told everyone. Yukino and Nick gasp while Aria, Sting and Rogue leans on her and ask her if she's alright. Lucy nods and reassure them she's fine. Aria is still worried and look at Lucy.

"Aria, don't worry. Nothing bad will happen to me. I'm strong you know, and everyone is here," Lucy said while smiling at Aria and showing her guild mark on her hand.

Aria smile and nod, but deep inside she's still worried and Sting notice it. Sting hold her hand which made her look at him. He smile at her and squeeze her hand, Aria understand that he's also reassuring her, she squeeze back and let out a small smile.

"Erza-san, you don't have to worry about escorting Lucy. I'll do it," Rogue said as he continue to look at Lucy.

Everyone knew that Lucy will be safe with Rogue. Erza nods as she knows that Rogue will surely protect Lucy. Lucy smile and hugs Rogue again, Lucy is happy Rogue is here especially when she needed him the most. Rogue hugs her tightly and kiss her forehead. He won't let anyone hurt his girlfriend no matter what.


A/N: And that's chapter 29. What do you think? Yes, it's a cliche where Lucy is being targeted by the bad guys, though it's kinda bit different. After the drama and actions more fluffs before the story end. Anyways hope you guys like it.

Also, I decided that this story will be updated every Wednesday as I'm really busy not only in my thesis but also on my Internship. Though my Internship will be only for a month so until the end of March, my thesis is until April so yea gotta focus on that if I want to pass and graduate.

Thank you so much for the reviews, favorites, followers and silent readers! It means a lot to me for all your support.

Paul- I guess you'll get an idea here for the next chapters or not. Hehehe...Thank you so much!

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