It's been 2 months since fairy tail disbanded, Aquarius's key shattered, and Natsu and happy left me. But it's only been one month since I began my training. Oh, Mavis, this has gotta be one of the toughest shit I've done in my whole life. Mia is not going easy on me.

Well you see after the first night we spend together that inspiring calm Sensei Mia was gone. She became brutal. The first full day of training began when she woke me up with a FREAKING PUNCH. Who does that? That morning I really figured out how realistic her touch is. Mia and I had a little skirmish which she obviously one. I suck at hand to hand combat. She had the audacity to tell me that, "You need to be more prepared Lucy. You never know when you are gonna be attacked..." I'm only upset because she was right.

In the first week, we focused on building mussels and developing both physical and mental strength. She pushed me a lot. She watched me suffer in ways that I thought wasn't even possible. I...I think she enjoyed it.

The first challenge she gave me was when she tied me to a big rock in the middle of the river on a rainy day. This means that the rivers sea level was FREAKING RISING. I either had to move the rock with me or untie myself. That night there were a lot of screams, cries, and determination going around. I completed it. I moved the rock close to the ground and figured out a way to untie myself. "Lucy not only did you learn that you're stronger then you think. You learned not to give up on yourself.." is what Mia had said to me at the time.

there were many more challenges after that, and which created more cries, smiles, laughter, and many scars and bruises. but I survived. And I pushed through. Because I'm becoming a stronger version of myself.

"Lucy-Channnnn!" Sensei Mia calls out as she burst into my room. With Mia's instruction, I had built us a little treehouse. It's not too big but it's comfortable. And it's way better than sleeping on the floor. "Yes, Sensei Mia I'm writing something," I replied as I turned to her. "What are you writing?" She asked curiously. "I'm writing about this journey. So that when it's all over I can see how far I've come. And a reminder when I feel weak about how much growth I've had," I said as I smiled and closed up the paper and put it into an envelope. "Wow, that's great Lucy. But um no offense I think it's time you get out of here and go and bye some you know soap..." she says as she steps back wondering if I'll lunge at for saying that. "I don't smell that bad! It's only been two days! Hmp" I say as I cross my arms playfully. "Says the person who can't actually smell themselves..." she says in a low tone sweat dropping. "That's it!" I say as I get up and chase her around the tiny house.

After our little playful fight, I decided that I should go out to the little village. But guess what Sensei Mia decided that it'll be best if I get some training in while doing so. A sinister evil smile appears on her face as she tells me what I'll be doing, "You will run to the nearest village and back with 4 bags of rice on your back," she says she giggles. I look at her evil little smile and roll my eyes. "Fine..."

she ties 4 bags of rice on me and wishes me a 'well trip.' I roll my eyes as I begin jogging. I'm not really worried about running there due to the face that we've worked on leg muscles and endurance. I just hope the extra weight won't fuck me up. while running I make sure that I'm getting enough air to my lungs and that I keep a nice and even paste.

I had to skip a couple of villages due to the fact that they didn't have a good and CHEAP market. But when I finally found a good market. I felt...retarded. Why you may ask. Because I look like a dumbass having 4 rice bags tied to my back. Sweat drenching through my clothes and my hair up a stupid looking bun. I look through the supermarket and got laundry detergent, liquid soap, some extra food, and some house essentials. When checking out I notice a sorcerer weekly magazine. It had Erza on the cover. Apparently, she had done an interview with them and it talked about mainly everyone. I then saw my name. I read it

"Oh, Lucy yes I miss her dearly. I've been trying to contact her and track her down but all I've ever found were dead ends. This is scary for me because...you know what I'm not going to spill any of her business but if you're out there somewhere Lucy just contacts me.."

A warm smile crept on my face. Right there and then I wanted to catch a train to Crocus and talk to her. But I realized that I need my space from her and fairy tail. I need to follow her advice and I need to make peace with myself. Going there will just undo everything I've worked hard for here.

I have some extra money I buy myself some extra sports bras and shorts. Then I took the long trip back home with 4 rice bags on my back and two full heavy bags. By the time I got back, it's dark and Mia is waiting in front of the house. "That took long.," she says as she looks at her imaginary watch. I short her a playful glare, "well maybe next time you can do this!" I say as I roll my eyes.

Mia unties the rice bags off my back and carries them to our mini 'kitchen..' we put all the groceries away together. After that, I went back out and found a river that hopefully Sensei Mia doesn't know about and began stripping. I then step into it and shiver. It wasn't freezing but it was cold. I laid back and relaxed in the semi-cold water. Out of nowhere, tears raced down my cheeks. Even though everything seems to be going good a sadness just consumes me. A powerful and deep sob escapes me, I move my shaken hand up to cover my mouth. Trying to conceal it somewhat. I just stood there silently crying. Is it bad that I find myself still missing fairy Tail, Natsu and happy, I even miss my celestial spirits whom I haven't called on since Tartaros.

Natsu P.O.V

"This is all your fault Natsu. Why would you decide to blow all your money on food? I've gotta say not one of your smartest moves..." Happy days as he looks at me with annoyance. "Are you serious! You're the one who blew money on fish. And they weren't even cooked. Don't push this on me!" I say as I look at the blue furball. He scoffed and turned his head away resulting in me doing the same.

But out of nowhere, things got heavy. "N-Natsu do you think that leaving Lucy behind was a good idea.." Happy says his voice trembles a bit so I can tell he is close to tears. "Honestly I don't know but at least she we didn't leave her completely alone she still has ice princess, unfortunately, Erza, Levy, and the rest of our guildmates.." Natsu says. He knows that if he would've made it harder for him to train because he would've been focused on her.

" I don't know Natsu. I miss her. And she probably will be upset at us for leaving," Happy said as he sighs. "I know she probably will. You can give her a fish when we come back so she can forgive you.." I say trying to make it better. " Aye, that sounds great!" Happy says slightly cheering up. "Also Happy you aren't the only one who misses her I do too a lot.," I say as I pat the cat on his head. "You likeeee her.," he says as he giggles and runs coward sticking his tongue out. "I don't!" I call out as I playfully run after him.

This marks the end i hope you enjoy! next chapter outin a few days...