Reload and revised 5/15/17

- Standard disclaimer applied -

Song: Bittersweet Tragedy - Melanie Martinez

Chapter Two - Bittersweet Tragedy

"Destroy my key." The words echoed through Lucy's mind forgetting about the battle taking place around her. "I'm a little worried about the whole trust thing, but we've been together for a long time. I'm sure it'll work out."

"What are you saying?" Lucy felt her throat tighten, "I'm doing this to save my comrades! Aquarius, you're my comrade! I can't just sacrifice someone to save someone else! There's got to be some other way I won't give up!" She screamed as rage welled inside her at what Aquarius suggested.

"If there was some other option do you think I would be suggesting this?" Aquarius sent another wave of water towards the demon know as Jackal.

Bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy

"I can't," Lucy closed her eyes fighting off the tears that threaten to fall.

"This is the only way."

"I can't," She shook her head refusing to consider this as an option there had to be some other way for them to win this. "There's absolutely no way!" She yelled once again determined to make the mermaid spirit understand that she wouldn't allow such a thing happen.

"Lucy we're running out of time. My power won't hold him off much longer." Aquarius struggled to keep the demon out of reach.

"I can't.."

"Even if you destroy my key that doesn't mean I'm going to die. We simply won't be able to enjoy each other's company every again."

"I don't want that." Tears escaped her eyes rolling down her cheeks.

"I, for one, am quite relieved." Aquarius smiled, "I was originally your mother Layla's celestial spirit. When Layla died and passed my key on to you, I was disappointed. You're so quick to cry, you're so childish. You're naive to the world and you didn't have a hint of Layla's grace. But because you were Layla's daughter I've put up with you all this time and endured it. All this time I've always hated everything about you." Sweat poured down Aquarius' face her magic beginning to waver.

"I don't care if you hate me. I love you, Aquarius... I love you! You were my very first friend my.." Lucy cried into her hands hope for some other way to win quickly leaving her.

"How long are you going to act like a spoiled naive little brat? Right now you're the only person that can save your friends! What's the most important thing right now? Memories? Keys? Guilt? No! It's the power to save your friends! The power of a celestial spirit mage!" Aquarius sent other raging wave towards their enemy her anger getting the best of her. "Now do it! Destroy my key! This is something no one else but you can do!"

"I love you Aquarius.." Lucy wiped her eyes knowing there was no other way.

Her thoughts recalled her first memories of the mermaid spirit. Aquarius was her mother's first spirit and passed on to Lucy after her death. Lucy couldn't help but wonder what her mother would think of her. She's about to sacrifice a celestial spirit for her own gain. It went against everything her mother taught her and she believed in. She shook her head trying to rid herself of these thoughts otherwise she wouldn't be able to go through with it.

"Do it! LUCY!" Aquarius screamed pulling her from her thoughts, Lucy pulled out the golden key to the water barrier.

"Aahhhh" She cried out, "Open.. the gate to.. the Celestial Spirit King!" Lucy watched through tear stain eyes as the golden key began to crack and break away into many pieces leaving only the handle intact.

Suddenly her surrounds changed everything going dark as she clutched the now broken key in her hands. Fear started to rise within her, maybe she failed and was dead? If she died then did that mean that Tartarus won? Rising to her feet her legs shook as she tried to walk forward into the dark abyss. She walked and walked with no real idea of time. She tried to call on her spirits but she couldn't open any gates. Her magic had been running on empty but usually if her spirits felt her calling to them they would appear on their own magic.

Maybe she truly was dead? Lucy knew she wasn't strong like Natsu and the odds weren't in her favor. Still just once she wanted to be able to protect the ones she loved as they have done for her. Feet feeling heavy and legs shaking with protest Lucy finally collapsed to the ground. What was the point to this? What would she find in this darkness? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. So Lucy lied on the cold ground closing her eyes and accepted whatever this was. She knew she didn't stand a chance against demons after all she was just Lucy. If only it had been Natsu that managed to escape whatever it was that took everyone. Natsu was a hero not her.

Sweet boy

"Lucy." Her eyes shot open and she quickly sat up searching for the familiar face that voice belonged to.

Slowly she seen Loke's form step into view. She felt relief wash over her, happy to see her faithful lion spirit. Then she noticed the solemn look on his face.

"Loke? Is everything alright? Do you know where we are?" She questioned slowly rising to her feet again.

"Why Lucy?" He asked stopping a few feet in front of her.

"Why what?" Lucy looked at him not quite understanding what he was asking her.

"Why did you break her key?!" Loke yelled, "I thought you were different. I thought you truly care for us Lucy but you willingly sacrificed Aquarius! How could you do that Lucy she can never appear on Earth Land again thanks to you. Are you going to break my key next Lucy? Or Virgo's key? There is always going to be an obstacle to overcome. Are you just going to take the easy way and break our keys just so you won't have to fight?"

Lucy felt water gather in her eyes, she had no answers for her lion spirit. She was weak. She couldn't protect Aquarius or her guild. How could she possibly protect her spirits from whatever future lied ahead for them? Loke was right there would be plenty more obstacles to overcome and she needed to be stronger. For her sake and for the sake of her spirits, she wouldn't allow another one of her precious spirits key to be sacrificed.

"I can't stay in her service Lucy." Lucy felt her whole world stop. "Please end our contract."

Suddenly every spirit she was contracted to appeared before her all sharing the same solemn look. She felt like her heart was slowing being ripped from her chest as all her beloved spirits asked her to revoke their contracts.

Lucy awoke in a cold sweat her breathing ragged. She had been having the same dream for awhile now and it always ended the same. Throwing the blankets off of her she needed something to drink. Before she could even place her feet to the ground her faithful lion appeared before her holding out a cup of tea. He offered her a small smile as he usher her back into the bed and sat down next to her. They sat in silence for a few minutes as she slowly sipped the warm tea infused with honey.

"You had that dream again didn't you?" Loke finally broke the silence.

Candy hearts and chocolate dreams

"You know we would never leave you Lucy. There wasn't any other way to make it out of that alive, we understand and know you wouldn't resort to sacrificial summoning unless it was the only option. You're stronger now Lucy, we are all stronger now." Loke placed his hand on Lucy's shoulder squeezing it lightly.

"I know Loke still as if sacrificing her key wasn't enough I end up stealing her magic as well." Lucy sighed touching the tattoo that covered her collarbones.

"It was the only way for you to live Lucy. That demon would've killed you had Aquarius not given you her magic. Plus Lucy it's not like she really needs her magic anymore. She wanted you to have her magic that mark keeps you connected to her." Loke pointed to the tattoo that once belonged to Aquarius hoping that maybe his words would ease her somehow. "Anyway are you ready for today?" Loke watched as she tensed slightly.

"I'm as ready I'll ever be I guess." Lucy whispered taking another sip of tea.

"Are you going to be alright?" Loke knew it was a stupid question still he had to ask.

"Honestly Loke no it's going to take time for me to move on from this. It's going to hurt like hell but I'll pull through put on a smile and survive." Lucy said determined to end her engagement with the fire mage.

I, met, my prince upon a popcorn ball

Lucy had never expected that Natsu would betray her. Deep down she knew he harbored feelings for Lisanna. Still she had thought he sorted out whatever he held in his heart for the take-over mage. They began seeing each other when the guild had been reformed. Lucy felt a small smile tug at her lips recalling the moment. She really did care for Natsu She loved him and could see a future with him. When he asked her to marry him she was so shocked. They had only been dating for seven months it hardly seems long enough to determine if you wanted to spend the rest of your life with someone. Still Lucy had said yes after all she had held feelings for the dragon slayer since shortly after joining Fairy Tail. They had been through everything together Team Natsu started with her, Natsu and Happy. Natsu truly was an amazing person with a passion like no one she'd ever met. He loved his nakama with all his heart and always stood up for them. He refused to let evil overpower the good and seemed like the prince straight out of a little girl's fairy tale book. Though many people didn't see Natsu in that light because not many had the opportunity to see the determination to be the hero, to protect others. Sure he went a little crazy and destroyed everything in his way but still deep down he was someone that made you want to be by his side.

Lucy didn't understand how Natsu, the guy who preaches about honesty and not hurting your nakama, could think two timing her was okay. If his feelings for her weren't completely true, then he should've just been straight with her about it. Because then it wouldn't have hurt nearly as much in the long run. Now all Lucy would see when she looked at the man she had admired for so long was a liar, someone who she loved that had wronged her and broken her trust. Did Natsu even realize the gravity of what he had done, what he was still doing. Honestly how would he feel if she went out and fucked someone else. Not that Lucy would. She had put her heart and soul in this relationship. Lucy knew these kinds of relationships relied on trust in order to work. To find out that Natsu had taken their relationship so lightly hurt. Still Lucy didn't know who she was angrier with. Natsu or Lisanna. Lisanna knew they were engaged to be married, everyone knew. Still even if Natsu started the whole thing Lisanna being her nakama should've told Natsu how wrong it was.

He held my heart and let it go

"You seem deep in thought my dear princess. Would you like to talk about it?" Loke's voice snapped her back to reality.

"It's nothing I haven't already told you." Lucy mumbled taking a sip of her tea.

"That may be so but voicing ones' feelings often help. You don't have to keep everything locked up should you need to vent or just someone to listen I will always be here for you. You are not alone Lucy, your spirits will always be here should you need a shoulder to lean on." Loke spoke softly glancing at her once he finished.

"I know Loke." Lucy smiled truly grateful for him and her other spirits for always looking out for her. "I guess I just can't wrap my mind around all of it. For the life of me I can't comprehend how either of them thought what they were doing was okay. Why didn't he just come out and tell me he was doubting our relationship." I sighed rambling off just a few things I probably would never have an answer to.

"I'm sure they know what they are doing is wrong Lucy." Loke muttered clenching his fist. "Lisanna has always harbored feelings for Natsu I'm positive she thought it would be a one-time thing."

"Well whatever the reason may be I hope it was worth it." Lucy stood from her bed stretching her arms above her head causing her back to pop many times and her toes to curl. "I think I'll take a shower. I have some shopping to get done before heading to the guild." Lucy walked towards the bathroom ending the conversation.

Lucy turned one the water allowing the water to heat as she undressed. She glanced at her naked form in the mirror studying herself. What was it that Lisanna had that made the fire mage stray from her? Lucy didn't know how many times she had asked that stupid question hoping that the reflection staring back at her held some unknown answer for her. Lucy shook her head of such thoughts tearing her gaze from the mirror she stepped into the scorching shower. A sigh passed her lips as the water streamed down her body. How long had it been since she last showered with her fiance? How long had been since she felt his heat embrace? A choked sob escaped her lips, it had been months since he even stayed the night. While she lied in her bed alone with nothing but the sheets and covers to hold her Natsu was sharing a bed with another woman. Lucy had always hoped that he would come to her, to speak of their problems and find some sort of solution. She waited like a child for him to return.

Beginning sweetness never stays

Lucy felt a shiver run down the length of her back realizing the water had become cold. Stepping out of the shower she wraps a towel around her body and with another begins to pat her hair lightly until it is mostly dry. Putting the hair towel down Lucy steps out of her bathroom and towards her closet. Usually she would want something that made her look desirable but today she opted for something more simple. Grabbing a pair of faded blue jean shorts and a simple grey t-shirt, she pulled out a pair of flip flops and dressed quickly. Walking towards the kitchen she noticed Loke placing down a few plates filled with pancakes and fresh berries.

"Come on you need to eat." Loke didn't look up as he went to the frig pulling out the orange juice.

"Yeah, yeah." She smiled walking to the table.

"I hope you don't mind dear princess but I will be joining you for breakfast." He winked placing a glass in front of her.

"Of course brave lion who else would I share such a divine feast with?" She rolled her eyes giggling at Loke's expression.

"Such sarcasm dear princess and here I was hoping to accompany for the rest of the day." Loke sighed taking a bite of his breakfast.

"Well as much as your company would be nice you need to go back to the Spirit World, you've been coming out on your own magic and it's taking a toll on you." He opened his mouth to disagree, "No arguing Loke I can feel your magic waning. I'll be fine so please just rest. Mavis knows I'll probably be needing your help later today." Lucy mumble off the last bit taking a drink of the orange juice.

"If you are sure Lucy. Please call me or anyone one of us should you need anything." Lucy smiled nodding her head in agreement.

We spend the rest of breakfast chatting about how much she had improved with her training and maybe going on a mission after all of this Natsu business was over with. Lucy got up from her seat to take care of the dishes before sending Loke back to the Spirit World. Lucy walked over to her desk and put on her belt along with her keys and whip. Looking around her small little apartment she sighed. So many memories had been made within these four walls. She really loved this little apartment of hers but the thought of moving had been a pressing thought. Lucy wanted to move on from Natsu as quickly as possible and staying here in this apartment where everything began would only prolong the process. With that thought lingering in her mind for a few weeks it led Lucy to making an appointment with a realtor to find a new place to live. Glancing at the lacrima clock her eyes widen as she cursed under her breath she was going to be late. Lucy ended up being ten minutes late lucky for her the older lady that would be showing her around today had been nice and patient about it.

"I apologize the time just got away from me!" Lucy huffed slightly out of breath from running halfway across town.

"It's no problem the things happen to all of us. My name is Maria and I'll be showing you what's on the market." Maria smiled at Lucy, "Now please tell me what is it you are looking for in a new place? Maybe something with more room since you will be a married woman soon. Speaking of your fiancé where might he be?" Maria looked around a bit before turning her gaze back to Lucy.

Melting through the cracks in my hands

That's right everyone knew she and Natsu were engaged and would be tying the knot anytime now. Lucy didn't really know who to answer the older woman. She didn't want news of their split up making it around town before she had a chance to confront him. Still how was she to answer this question? She didn't need a really big space she just needed something that didn't have overwhelming memories of Natsu everywhere. Lucy could feel Maria's eyes on her though she had been staring down at the ground for some time now. Suddenly she felt Maria's hand on her shoulder giving it a gentle squeeze.

"I see so that's it." Lucy looked up at her and seen understanding in her eyes. "So tell me what would you like in your new place dear?" Maria didn't press for any answers only led her down the street to the closest available apartment.

Lucy looked at so many different apartments and just couldn't seem to bring herself to settle for one. She wanted a new place but she didn't want to give up some of the things that she had grown accustom to in hers. Sighing as she walked out of an apartment that had been cheaper but much smaller. Who knew that this would be so hard. Maybe she should just stay in her current apartment and just take request after request. Lucy shook her head she knew that wouldn't be an option Loke would probably force her to stay home to rest.

"Lucy I know you are interested in an apartment but if you would allow me I have a wonderful two-bedroom home available that I think you would love." Maria smiled at Lucy once again the lady had been nothing but patient with her.

"Well I don't really have anything to lose so let's go." Lucy returned a smile to Maria as she led them towards the outskirts of town.

"It's located in the West Forest with lots of privacy and lovely scenery. It's a two story cottage with a small pond behind it. I know that it is not within the city like you requested but I really believe that this is a perfect match for you." Maria continued to talk about the cottage home telling her it's one of the oldest homes in Magnolia. "Here we are!" Surprisingly it had only been a fifteen-minute walk for them to arrive looking up Lucy gasped at the beautiful home before her.

Really this place was amazing. Large oak trees surrounded the area, the cottage was made of a dark cherry colored wood with a small porch on the front. Lucy could see the small pond at the back of the house. Wasting no time, she walked up to the house and opened the door. Lucy had no words for the natural beauty of the cottage. All of the flooring and walls had been done in the same deep cherry wood walking through the door she seen the kitchen. The counter tops were a light brown stone balancing the cherry wood. Looking to her left she seen the living room with a stone fireplace and to her right the dining room. There were many windows throughout the house allowing plenty of nature light to come in. She seen the stairs at the back of the house, walking towards them she found a small powder room with a toilet. Going up the stairs she came so a little hallway the door in front of her lead to a bathroom that had her squealing with joy. The tub only had to be twice the size of hers! Not only that but she had a separate shower with what looked like the kind that the water came from the ceiling like rain. Walking out she entered the room to her right to find a decent size room with a nice view of the forest. Going into the other bedroom she noticed it had much more space and a view of the pond behind the house. This was it she knew she could really move on from everything here. Walking back down the stairs she seen Maria waiting for her in the living room.

"Well what do you think Lucy?" Maria asked.

"It's wonderful I really love it!" Lucy smiled looking around the house once again. "I would like to move in as soon as possible."

"I knew you would like it. Come now let's take care of the paperwork." With that they left and made their way back to Maria's company to start the buying process.

Lucy had filled out all of the paperwork and had been relieved to find out the house would only be 800,000 Jewels. Really only 50,000 more than she was paying now and she would have so much more space and privacy! Maria even gave her permission to start moving her things in and handed her the key as well as congratulating her on buying her first home. Walking out of the small real estate building Lucy smiled. This was a big step for her, a step towards moving on. Now it was around five o' clock in the evening and she needed something to eat.

Heading to a little outdoor food court Lucy passed up the park stopping dead in her tracks. There sitting at one a bench under the rainbow blossom tree was Natsu and Lisanna sucking each other's face.

I guess I held on for too long

Had they no shame to be this reckless in the town where all of their guild mates lived? Did they think no one would see them, that they could just continue on like this without ever getting caught? Rage began to bubble inside Lucy as she stared at the two who were oblivious to her. What the hell was wrong with Natsu cheating on her. She was no one's tag along bitch and she refused to be treated as such. She was done with him and done with Lisanna. As far as she was concerned the two scum bags deserved each other.

I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy

Natsu wouldn't never be the same person in her mind. He would never be that guy that rescued her from the miserable life she had before. He no longer would be the hero. No her girlish fantasies about the pink haired boy would never be the same. He was a traitor. Lisanna a homewrecker. She would make them hurt. She would make them fill the pain she had felt.

It's no fun when I'm sitting all alone, you're right in front of me

Lucy turned heading back to her apartment all thoughts of food long forgotten. She would need to start moving her things she knew she could count on her spirits to help her. Lucy reached for Virgo's key pouring in a small amount of magic to transfer the maid spirit a message, asking her if she would start storing her things for her. Lucy would need to work fast in order for everything to go alone with what she was planning. First she would have Virgo and Capricorn help her pack her things, then Taurus and Virgo could help move her things into her new home. Plus she needed to get the guild before Natsu to speak with Master about leaving her team. Lucy knew the old man would question her and she would be completely honest with him sparring no details on Natsu's betrayal. She at first planned to simply pull Natsu to the side at the party and explain she knew of his and Lisanna's relationship and simply end this engagement and announce to the guild. Not anymore. She wouldn't let him have the easy way out anymore.

Arriving at her apartment building Lucy took a deep breath she would have to speak with her landlady. Walking up to her landlady's door she knocked on the door and waited for the cranky elder lady to answer.

"What do you want?" Her harsh voice asked as tapped her foot on the ground. "If you don't have your rent in time then look for a new place to live." She grumbled and Lucy couldn't help but smile.

"Landlady thank you very much for allowing me to stay even though my team has caused many issues for you. I will be moving tonight into a home I'm buying, this is rent for this month." Lucy handed her the right amount of jewel. "Please do not tell my team should they drop by I'm trying to get moved into my new place without any hassle."

"You know girl I see a lot of things and I know what you're doing. You don't have to leave I can simply tell the pink bastard he is not welcomed in my building. I can have a barrier put up to allow only the residence of this building to come in." Lucy looked at the landlady a little shocked at how nice she was being before a small smile grace her lips.

"I really am thankful but there are far too many memories that would pester me. I wish to move on from all of this."

"Well then good riddance you were a nuisance to begin with." With that her landlady slammed her door shut.

Lucy giggled at the elder woman's actions as she went on her way. Opening her apartment door she seen with the short amount of time Virgo and Capricorn had already managed to clean out her living room and kitchen, leaving only the bedroom and bathroom.

"Hime-sama please allow us to do this while you get ready for tonight. We are already half way done and you will need to be ready and well rested for tonight." Virgo stated gently pushing Lucy towards the bathroom.

"Virgo I couldn't leave this to-"

"Yes you can for it is a maid's duty otherwise you will have to punish me." Virgo's eyes began to sparkle with excitement that Lucy still didn't quite understand.

"I'll just uhh leave it to you then while a get ready." Lucy smiled watching as VIrgo's face slowly drooped with disappointment.

Strolling into the bathroom Lucy turns the knobs and fills the tub and begins to undress, this is the last time she will be in her little cozy apartment. This is the last bath she would ever take here Lucy thought as she stepped into her tub. So many memories were made within the four walls of little place. So many nights her team, soon to be ex-team, had spend up playing games all night and falling asleep on the floor. She would be leaving all of her precious memories of her beloved nakama behind to start anew. It all made it that much more bittersweet. She would miss this place but Lucy knew to truly move on from all of this she would need to leave behind her apartment. Sighing Lucy sunk to her nose trying her best to relax and she listened to the sounds of her spirits packing up what was left of her belongings. But relaxing wasn't something Lucy could seem to do given what would follow later tonight. Instead Lucy simply washed up and stepped out of the tub. Wrapping a towel around her Lucy stepped out of her bathroom to see her once furnished apartment completely empty. A strange feeling washed over Lucy as she stared at the clean and empty space.

"Hime-sama I've set some clothes aside for you." Virgo spoke coming from her bedroom.

"Thank you Virgo. For everything." Lucy smiled as she went to get dressed.

"Of course Hime-sama should you need me to punish the pink one please feel free to call upon me, I shall teach him the true meaning of pain." Virgo's eyes burned with anger as she bowed her head slightly before returning back to the Spirit World.

Lucy quickly dressed herself pulling her shoes on along with her belt, keys and whip. It was already 7pm and the party would start hitting full swing around 10pm. She still had a few hours to go until she needed to be at the guild. In the meantime she would go get something to eat even though she wasn't really hungry she hadn't eaten since breakfast and needed something in her stomach. Having what was left of her belongings in hand Lucy gave one last look around her apartment, vivid images of many memories appearing everywhere. She smiled as she said a small farewell and left her little cozy home and walked forward to a new future.

And I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy

The next few hours went by fairly fast. Lucy had stopped at one of her favorite café's and got lost in one of the books Levy had recommended her read, before she knew It; it was already 9:30. Lucy paid her bill and left some jewel on her table for her waitress as she made her way to the guild calling out Plue for some much needed company. Plus walked beside her smiling as he did his little wobbly dance pointing out the many constellations visible in the night sky. Plue really was an amazing spirit though many didn't truly understand the little dog spirit. He was a companion spirit, he brought happiness with him and always shared it with Lucy. She giggled as he spun around in a circle bouncing on one leg. Really Plue was one of a kind.

The guild came into view and Lucy picked up the little spirit giving him a tight hug before sending him back. This was it she thought to herself as she opened the large wooden doors to the guild. Luckily no one seemed to take notice of her yet giving her the perfect opportunity to sneak upstairs to speak with Master. Sticking close to the wall Lucy managed to make it up the stairs. She sighed looking down at the everyone knowing they were celebrating for her and Natsu. Shaking her head she turned towards Master's down lightly knocking on it. A grunt came from the other side of the door giving her the okay to enter. Taking deep breath to calm herself Lucy gently turned the knob to Master's office and quickly closed the door behind her. Turning to greet the short old man she was slightly surprised to see Laxus sitting in the office as well. Lucy simply smiled as she greeted the both of them.

"Good evening Master, Laxus"

"Lucy my child! How are you? You must be thrilled with the party Mira threw together for you and Natsu!" Master jumped on his desk grinning ear to ear while Laxus rolled his eyes giving her a gather strange look.

You, speak, sour lemonade to me

"Easy gramps I think blondie is here to talk to you about something not to hear how great Mira's party is." Laxus said causing his grandfather to chuckle as he sat back in his seat.

"Right," Master cleared his throat given her a look and ushering her to take a seat. "Now then Lucy what can I do for you?"

Lucy took the only other empty chair in the office and tried to find the words to tell Master. She had rehearsed the words over and over again but now she was left with nothing. For all her years writing and worshipping words she couldn't seem to put any together in the moment when she needed them.

"Maybe I should get going." Laxus said standing from his chair ready to leave.

"No it's alright it will be easier this way since I've a favor to ask Freed and really wish to repeat any of what I'm about to say." Lucy sighed while Laxus sank back into his seat. "Master please allow me to speak freely without being interrupted for this is extremely hard for me to put into words." Lucy watched as he nodded his head. "Well Master first I would like to leave Team Natsu, there is no place for me there." Master opened his mouth to speak but Lucy raised her hand to silence him as she continued. "Master for sometime now Natsu has been having affairs with Lisanna. Tonight I will be announcing the end of our engagement. I've moved out of my apartment and acquired a home in the West Forest which I would like to remain unknown to Team Natsu, I would also like Freed to set up runes to keep out those who haven't been invited in. I wish to move on from this and do not want to be bothered by them especially Natsu."

"Are you sure he is cheating on you? It just doesn't seem like Natsu to do something like that." Master questioned her causing anger and sorrow to rise within her.

"She's telling the truth gramps. I've smelt Lisanna on him several times within the last month. I wasn't too sure though so I didn't want to say anything and reckless cause unneeded problems. However I seen them this afternoon in the park. They were too close for just friends." Laxus finished running a hand through his hair. "Give my your address blondie and Freed and I will head over and start working on the runes." Lucy had been slightly shocked but jotted down her new address and thanked the man for his help as he left the office.

"I will make that no good scoundrel suffer for such a betrayal have no worries my dear he will pay for this." Master declared as he slammed his fist into his deck.

"Do as you wish with him Master he is no concern of mine anymore. I just wish for some time away to move on from this. I will probably be taking on quite a bit more missions." Lucy could see that he didn't quite approve of her decision but neither did he try to sway her from it.

"As you wish child however someone will need to pass through Freed's runes should we need to check on you. Please let at least one person be an exception."

"Okay than Gajeel." Lucy stated watching as Master raised an eyebrow at her.

"Gajeel?" He questioned.

"Yeah because he won't come banging on my door every hour of the day with pity." Lucy chuckled.

"Alright then. Anything else I can do for you?"

"No master that is it. Oh I apologize in advance for the hell I'm about to create downstairs." Lucy stood from her seat.

"No need child they deserve whatever you dish and more. This is not the way they were brought up in this guild."

"Thanks Master," Lucy walked out of his office.

Looking down from the second story she already seen Natsu all sweet and cozy next to Lisanna rage filled her once again as she seen them.

Your bitter taste won't let me be

Even here in a place filled with all of their nakama they act like this. How could Natsu, her Natsu, turn into such a cruel human being. How could Lisanna do this to her, after all the time they had spent together; after all the missions they went on and all the nights she stayed over for a girl night and girl talk. How could two people Lucy held so close to her heart do this to her? Did they not think of how much it would hurt her? Or did they simply not care? Slowly Lucy descended the stairs her eyes burning with magic as she continued to watch them. She felt a few tear stain her cheeks as she reached the last step and Natsu made eye contact with her. She seen his eyes widen and she could tell from that look that he knew she knew. She continued her trek to him as he spouted out excuses and apologies.

One, kiss, was supposed to be so sweet but I found grapefruit in my teeth

"Lucy let me explain! Come on let's leave so we can talk about this. Lucy?"

Old, gum, is all you'll ever be to me I spit you out and brush my teeth

"Lucy what's up with your eyes you don't look alright. Come on let's get you home you must be tired. Let's talk about this after you've had sometime to cool down. There's no need to start anything in guild." Natsu got out of his seat trying his best to swade her.

Enough of your bittersweet

"Lucy please I know I messed up big time but I love you please let's talk about this! I want to work things out and I know we can. This wasn't supposed to happen again but please believe me Luce I really do love you." Natsu begged

Your sugar rots my teeth, clogs up my arteries

Fury fill Lucy how could he stand there and say he loves her after all that he's done. With rage fueling her Lucy quickly connected her fist to Natsu's stomach silencing him as she fell to the floor unconscious. Lucy directed her gaze to the youngest Strauss upon hearing her screams.

"Lucy I swear I never meant for it to go this far." Lisanna shooked with sobs. "It was an accident please believe me! I'm so sorry but I love him!"

Lucy stared at Lisanna concentrating on the water flowing within her body causing it heat up to a slight boil she wanted the homewrecker to hurt.

"Tell me Lisanna who does one accidentally fall on someone's dick?" Lucy seethed causing the water Lisanna to heat up more.

Your bittersweet shit is a tragedy

Lucy knew she was going too far if she kept this up then Lisanna's body would suffer extreme damage. Still Lucy couldn't bring herself to stop.

"Lucy don't!" She heard Loke's voice as felt his hands covering her eyes.

It was then that Lucy could hear the screams and cries of everyone in the guild some whispered about how strange Lucy's eyes looked and other's about how she was crazy. Of course none of them understood the situation.

I'm sitting all alone

Lucy felt Loke direct her towards the guild doors and pushed her faithful lion spirit away. She needed to be alone and she was grateful he understood her and didn't follow. On her way out she noticed Gajeel and for once she thought he may be right about love. This shit simply didn't exsist without hurting someone.

Your right in front of me

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**Midnights Fireflies**