Weeks on end the guild has partied, day after day, hour after hour. I mean they have a good reason. We did just win a war against a whole other country. And knowing Fairy Tail they do like to party. But even though I know it's over and we have won I can't seem to get a question out of my mind.
I mean it's over but what now? Zeref is dead. Mavis is gone. E.N.D. is gone. The Guild has won. But what now? What happens next? How do we all move on? We have spent our lives working towards one goal but now that we have accomplished it, what do we do next? Do we set another goal, or do we finally settle down? Try to find love and happiness and start working on the next generation.
That seems to be what everyone else is doing but what about me? What am I gonna do next?
Thoughts raged on in my mind as I tried to figure out the next course of action. I knew I didn't want to settle down just yet. I still have so many adventures I want to go on. But how, what do I do noweveryone else is moving on, but I'm still stuck in the past. I can't just grab another job and move on. How could I? I would just be alone. Again. I need someone to be with, but then again, I always end up alone. It won't make a difference.
Stealing my nerves, I walked home and started packing. There is no sense waiting around anymore. What was I waiting for anyways? Someone to notice my unhappiness is getting the better of me. That would just be selfish of me. Especially when they have all found their own happiness. So, I'm just gonna keep it to myself. No reason tomake them worry about me anyways. Their happiness is more important.
So, where do I go?
I guess I could look for Aquarius and train while I'm looking so I can be strong enough to protect her. This time! Nothing is going to stop me this time. I'm not going to let anything get in my way again. No more excuses. Nothing will stand in my way ever again.
But what happens when I find her key? What then? Will I finally beable to move past my guilt and start a family of my own. But with who and what do I do after that?
No, I shouldn't think about that right now. I must try and focus on the present. No sense in worrying about it right now anyways.
Shaking my head, I look around and realize I have made it to my apartment. Walking up the stairs to my door I unlocked it wondering if anyone let themselves in today. It wouldn't surpriseme if they had.
Looking around making sure to check every nook and cranny I made sure I was alone before getting things ready so I could start packing.
"I have already taken the liberty of packing your things. Punishment Princess?"
"Ack! Shesh Virgo don't scare me like that." I say holding my hand over my heart trying to calm my racing heart. "And no Virgo no punishment"
"Okay Princess I have also started a bath for you."
"Thank you Virgo I appreciate it." I walk over to the bathroom and start to undress. I step into the hot bath and instantly feel all my muscles start to loosen up. "Stars! I needed this." Signing I lowered myself down further into the water and let all my thoughts meltaway.
"Princess," someone whispered "Come on you should probably fall asleep in bed not in your bath. That would be dangerous."
Slowly opening my eyes, I tried to clear the sleep from my eyes and focus on who is in front of me. Focusing my vision, I see Lokek neeling in front of my bath. Rubbing my eyes, I weakly push him back mumbling for him to get out.
Yawning I stretch before lifting myself up and stepping out of thebath. Drying myself off, I wrapped the towel around me and stepped in front of the mirror to start my nightly routine.
Stumbling to my bed falling onto it almost instantly passing out. I feel someone tucking me in as I get more comfortable. Looking at them I can just barely see their face thanks to the glow they give off.
"Get some sleep Princess you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow" Loke whispered as he gently stroked my head lulling me into a deep dreamless sleep.
"Goodnight Loke, I'll see you tomorrow." I managed to mumble before sleep consumed me.
Waking up I cover my eyes to shield them from the bright light coming from my window. I just wanna roll over and go back to bed.Too bad I had stuff to do otherwise I would have stayed in bed. Stretching my rested body, I decided it was time to start my day. Walking over to the bathroom I noticed my apartment was basically bear with only my bed and a pink love couch left. I felt a pang of remorse knowing I was probably never going to return to theapartment. The thought saddened me. However, I must take this next step on my journey. I just wish it was easier to leave but with all the memories it's hard. How can I leave this place full of regret?
I was so lost in my thoughts I didn't notice I was finished with my morning routine. I decided to check over everything and make sure I'm not missing anything. Taking one last look at the apartment I once called home I set off towards the guild.
Hopping on the ledge of the canal I called out Plue to join me on mywalk.
"Be careful Miss Lucy." The men on the boat called out. I waved to them and shouted about how I would be fine. In the 10 years(Technically 3 since I was asleep for 7 years on Tenrou) I have lived here never once have I ever fallen in.
Looking around I wanted to memorize everything I could. I didn't know when I would next get the chance to see it again.
Before I knew it, I was at the front doors of the guild. They were once welcoming but now standing here I felt a slight pang of fear. I wanted to just turn around and walk away but I knew I had to tell at least someone that I was leaving. Even if it was only Gramps at least it was someone.
"Don't worry Princess, I will be with you the whole way."
Smile up at Loke giving him a grateful smile I nodded my head and pushed the doors open. Instantly ducking as a table flew towards myhead. Giggling as I dodged flying objects left and right till, I made myway to the bar.
"Good morning Mira."
"Oh, good morning Lucy good morning Loke. When did you guys get here?"
"Just a couple of minutes ago. How long has the brawl been going on?"
"Oh, only a couple of minutes, Gray decided to say Juvia was better than Lis so of course Natsu reacted by punching him and eventually the whole guild got involved." Mira giggled remembering how everything went down. Of course, it was Gray and Nastu who started everything. They were always somehow involved. I'm gonna miss them. I'm gonna miss everyone.
"Hey, Mira, could you get Lucy a breakfast to go we gotta speak to the master real quick." Loke's voice was able to bring me to the real world. Looking towards the steps to the second floor I try tomentally brace myself for what I'm about to do.
"Oh, if you don't mind me asking why do you wanna see the master?"
"Just need to let him know about something, it's nothing big."
"If you say so Lucy, your food should be ready by the time you get back."
"Okay, Mira I'll see you soon."
I hope off the stool and head straight towards the stairs. With every step, I slow down just a little bit more dreading what I'm about to do.Just as I reach the top of the stairs, I stop almost dead in my stacks.
Right when I'm about to turn around I feel Loke's hands on my shoulders pushing me forward. I knew what he was doing and honestly, I couldn't be mad at him. I needed to do this but at the same time, I don't know if I'm going about it is the best way. I wish someone would just tell me, but I doubt that's gonna happen.
I knock the door absentmindedly vaguely hearing Gramps say come in. Loke opened the door for me and I walked in without thinking about it, too lost in my thoughts to even realize anything that I'm standing in front of Gramps. Finally, I'm standing in foront of Gramps.Can I really do this? Do I have the strength to do this alone?
No. I'm not gonna be alone. I will have my spirits with me the whole way. I've got this!
"Gramps I wanna leave the guild."
A/N - So I don't really know how to do one of these even if I have read a thousand of them. But here goes nothing.First of all I don't own any of the characters they belong to Hiro Mashima sadly.Secondly I really do like criticism so if you got any please give it to me. Or if you just wanna leave any type if comment that would be great!And finally this story is just an idea that had been stuck in my head for the longest time so I decided to write to down I hope you like it. I really do.