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Chapter 36: Falling Apart While They Fall Together

Lisanna's POV

April 14th X794

Fairy Tail Guild Hall.

She sat in her wheel chair, glaring at everyone and everything, her mission had failed, she was utterly pissed off, if she could do it over again she would do it better, she'd make sure that blonde haired bimbo actually died.

She was jealous of her alright, Lucy had taken everything from her, she'd taken her family, her friends, sure the blonde had stepped aside for a couple of months to let Lisanna back in, but even that didn't last very long, and they had declined the offer at first, and that pissed Lisanna off even more!

Lucy needed to die, that way she wouldn't be able to take her family away again, what was so special about Lucy anyways? Lisa a wasn't sure, to her Lucy had nothing of importance, her magic was weak, and her body was physically weak, sure the blonde looked good, but that didn't matter when she had not strength.

Lisanna knew she was dying, it was painfully obvious that she was dwindling away to nothing, she could barely get out of the damn wheelchair she was in anymore, her once bright blue eyes were dull and the pain she felt was immense, but her hatred for the blonde fiend dulled it, she didn't have time to be in pain when she needed to get rid of the blonde, but at this point she knew she also couldn't do anything about it, and that pissed her off even more.

She ran a hand through her silver hair, a clump falling out as she did so, she looked at the hair in fright, this was the first time that had happened, she sighed and shook her head l, throwing the clump of hair away from her, who knew death would be so...welcoming...

She didn't care that she was leaving her family, no, to her they weren't even family anymore, they didn't care, even if they acted like they did, she knew better, the only thing anyone worried about was the blonde haired girl that she had tried so hard to get rid of, she had for a while though, no one had mentioned her name for a few months and she was happy with that, because, well, everyone was caring about her instead of Lucy.

But then the damn curse started to wear off, she had been to weak to sustain it for longer then a year, she mentally cursed her luck with that one, she'd worked so hard to make it at least go for a while longer, but in the end she couldn't do it.

She had expected this as well, her death would be slow and agonizingly painful, but she was unexpectedly ready to die, what was the point of living when no one cared for her? The entire guild was head over heels for the lost blonde, her eyes narrowed at the thought.

Lucy was happy again, something Lisanna hadn't foreseen had happened, she was able to regain her happiness, she did leave Fairy Tail, but that wasn't what Lisanna had wanted, no, she wanted the blonde dead, a corpse six feet under, it almost happened but unfortunately she'd found a friend, that damn bitch...

The youngest take over mage had figured if Lucy had no friends and everyone hated her she would be pushed over the edge, and her dream had come so close to being true, but she hadn't foreseen Lucy making a friend, one who cared enough to save her, but she had and now the celestial mage was happily in love. Lisanna's plans had really backfired.

She looked around the guild hall, everyone who had come out of her curse was glaring at her, but she didn't care, she hated every single one of them anyways, she hated everything! Mira and Elfman stayed by her side, Wendy had made her comfortable but even she leaves afterwards, hateful eyes included in the young bluettes retreat, no, the only ones who really stuck by her were her brother and sister, but she didn't even want them by her side, their tears and sadness was flowing off of them in waves, although they were also disappointed in Lisanna they wouldn't let her suffer this alone, they cared the way a family should.

Lisanna knew better though, they missed the dumb blonde, the same with everyone else, no one truly cared about Lisanna, not even an ounce, she wouldn't believe otherwise either, she could see it in their eyes, in their posture.

The young takeover mage realized long ago that she would die alone and unloved, to be forgotten as soon as she was buried in the ground, but she didn't care, she had gotten what she wanted, Lucy was no longer in Fairy Tail, Lisanna had played the part of the devil splendidly.

A smirk graced her pale face as she looked at the table that held Lucy's old team, nothing would ever be the same for them, she took away something precious, she knew that, but it made her happy.

Sting's POV

April 14th X794

Sabertooth Guild Hall.

He drummed his fingers along the table as he stared off into space, he was thinking about Lucy, he was worried that this meeting might be to much for her, but of course the blonde had insisted upon it.

Sting knew she wanted to get better, but he had thought she would meet with Fairy Tail members one at a time, he didn't like the idea of taking on her old team all at the same time, it would likely stress her out, and that was bad for the baby, so of course he was worried.

He really hoped Lucy knew what she was doing, he didn't want her to get frightened into a deep depression once more, she had come so far from that and if she got pulled back down...He didn't even want to think about it.

Speaking of Lucy, he leaned back in his seat at the bar and watched her as she walked over towards him, yes, walked, he was so proud of her, she was still a little wobbly but she was walking, no where near running yet, especially with the baby, but dammit he was so happy.

Her legs were beautiful, long and slender, of course they were a little tiny from not being used for a year but they were still a picture of perfection to him, everything about her was perfect actually.

He smiled at her as she sat down heavily beside him and ordered a sandwich for lunch, he leaned over and greeted her with a kiss on her temple, she giggled and smiled up at him.

'Hey my love' she said with a soft voice, he really could listen to her voice for forever, it was like soft bells ringing in his ears, not to loud, but just a perfect tone.

'Hey babe' he smiled down at her and reached over to pat her belly and say hello to their child, she laughed and placed her own hand on her stomach over his, it was getting so close to her due date and he was ecstatic to meet their daughter, he often found himself thinking about what the tiny girl would look like, he figured she would take most of her mother's looks, hopefully her manners to, he knew Lucy hoped their daughter would get her manners, Sting had to admit he was kind of messy..

'I'm nervous Sting, to see my old team' he heard Lucy say suddenly, he pulled back from her stomach and grabbed her hand, kissing the knuckles softly.

'I know it'll be hard, but I know you'll be able to get through this, your strong Luce, and I'll be with you every step of the way, I promise, I won't let anything happen to you' he whispered as he lay his forehead softly against hers in a comforting gesture, he knew she wasn't just nervous, but she was also scared, he could see it in her eyes.

'I'm so thankful for you Sting, you always know the right things to say' she giggled slightly, she blinked and he watched as her eyelashes kissed the top of her cheeks ever so slightly, it was rather beautiful.

'Of course I do, I always know what to say! And I'm thankful for you Lucy, I love you so much, more than anything' he smiled as he let his cocky attitude come out for a moment, he knew it made her smile, and he was proved right as she grinned cheekily, her eyes brimming with joy.

'Oh yes, you are the mighty Sting Eucliffe after all! And I love you more' she giggled once again, he smiled a toothy grin and leaned back away from her for a moment before head butting her playfully making her squeak, which he found extremely adorable.

'Nope, I love you more, forever and always' he said, his eyes drooping down slightly as he leaned in for a kiss.

'Forever and always' he heard her whisper as she met her lips with his own.