Hello, i'm finally back after who knows how long. I'm glad to see all the reviews asking me to continue. It really cheers me up seeing everyone being so supportive even though my beginning chapters weren't written very well. I still laugh every time I read over them, maybe when I'm finished with this story, I'll go back and edit them all and make them better.

Lucy immediately made a move to be in front of Michelle. Coco didn't look so smug like before, she was still incredibly confused on who the real Lucy Heartfilia was. Lucy smiled upon realizing this She was sure she would be able to defeat Coco, this wasn't Coco from Edolas. This girl was their enemy.

"Lucy, stand back." Lucy said to Michelle. Michelle smiled briefly and added on to Lucy's lie. Lucy noticed how much Michelle actually seemed to be enjoying this.

"Lucy, don't turn yourself in!" Michelle wailed dramatically. Coco's eyes darted between Lucy and Michelle and her mouth started to shake. Lucy grinned, it was working so well! Coco then noticed the gear tucked in Lucy's arm and she narrowed her eyes

"You're Lucy, aren't you?" Lucy sighed to herself and jumped to land behind Coco. Coco noticed this and swiftly dodged Lucy's punch. Coco ran around the tree and landed across from Lucy. "No one can run as fast or dodge as fast as me. You won't be able to land a single hit on me." Lucy felt herself smirk, ready for a challenge.

"If you're as strong as you say you are," she paused and crouched slightly, getting ready to attack. "Then will you be able to handle this!" Lucy launched herself and swung up her leg, only for it to be blocked by Coco's arms. Coco smiled and pushed Lucy back. Lucy really didn't want to use her powers too much in front of Michelle, she was scared she'd scare her away.

This was what happened for quite some time. A mix of strong defense and weaker offense. It was starting to take a toll on Lucy's muscles. She gathered her dragon slayer magic you her hand and pushed herself away from Coco. Coco furrowed her brows in confusion. Suddenly, Lucy tossed the gear to Michelle.

"Celestial Dragon: Wing Attack!" Michelle stepped back in awe at the colorful swirl of gold that headed straight towards Coco. Apparently, Coco wasn't as prepared as she thought because this attack wasn't one she could dodge. She screamed when Lucy's attack hit her side and her shoulder. Lucy took this chance to grab Michelle by the hand and lead her away from the scene.

They ran until they came up to a cliff. Lucy grunted in frustration when she heard an obnoxious voice ring through her sensitive ears.

"You can't, like, run anymore. You will hand over that clock piece. Lucy's eyes widened. So it's a clock piece! She thought to herself as she examined the gear. She then felt herself being pushed. Michelle was walking towards the edge.

"Michelle, what the hell are you doing?!"

"I-I don't know, big sister. My body won't stop moving!" Hughes cackled and waved around her hand shaped wand like the answer was right in front of them.

"I'm controlling her. If you don't hand over that piece, than your little friend is going to take a swan dive off the cliff. You don't want that do you?" Lucy looked from Michelle to the gear piece. She suddenly ran and grabbed Michelle's arm. She pulled on her forearm and held back only half of her body. She was surprised by even her own strength. This seemed to have faltered Hughes as well "How are you doing that?"

"I don't know, but my physical body has seemed to have gotten stronger. That must be unlucky for you." Lucy turned her head and glared at Hughes smugly. Hughes only waved around her wand again, another finger popping up and making Michelle's movements stronger. Lucy lurched forward, surprised by this gorilla strength that Michelle suddenly gained.

They got closer and closer to the edge before Michelle finally walked off, dragging Lucy along with her. Michelle screamed in fright, making Lucy tense up. Lucy rummaged through her key pouch and pulled out Aries.

"Open! Gate of the ram: Aries!" Aries poofed down on the ground below them and called out her wool bomb, Lucy and Michelle landed softly on the surface of the wool and sunk in, relaxed somewhat at the warmth the wool. Lucy hopped off while Michelle stayed, she wore a content smile on her face.

"I hope I did okay...sorry!" Lucy hugged Aries tight, making her squeak. Lucy thanked her and told her it was okay to go back to the spirit realm. Aries smiled and nodded silently, then disappeared like she wasn't even there. The wool also vanished, making Michelle fall with a squeak. Then Hughes came into view.

"You may of had some help, but not this time." Lucy suddenly went stiff, as if she were a china doll. Hughes was using three fingers to control Lucy's movements. Lucy took one step towards the woman, making her sneer.

"I'll never let you get this gear. It was my father's memento and you can't have it!" Lucy took another step forward. Her eyes clouded with tears at the sheer frustration of not being able to move her body. She couldn't just let this chick take what her father gave her. It just wasn't right!

"You say that, but you're giving it to me right now. Its hilarious." Hughes just smirked and watched as Lucy slowly handed the gear to her. "For me? Thank you." Lucy dropped to her knees and let one tear roll down her cheek.

"You find enjoyment in this don't you? You find it absolutely hilarious when others suffer. You disgust me." Hughes just frowned this time. Lucy thought her expression was one of...guilt?

"I don't- it's not like," she paused, trying to find the right words. "I know how this looks, but this is bigger than what you or your guild can handle. Just leave this to us, we can handle the problem on our own. We don't need you, just the clock piece. Just please stay out of the way." Hughes turned and left, but undid the spell on Lucy's body.

Problem? What problem are they talking about and what does this have to do with my father's momento? Dad, what are you trying to tell me? Why do you think i can handle whatever is going on? Lucy sighed. She stood and helped up Michelle.

"Big sister...you're crying." Lucy quickly wiped her cheek, she didn't want Michelle to see her so weak.

"Don't worry about it, I'm fine. I'm just so confused and angry. What is my father trying to tell me? What does he want me to do and why are these people after his momento. I just don't get it!" Lucy stomped her right foot on the ground with a huff. Lucy suddenly called out for Marie. Marie was close by, and heard the call. She swooped over the cliff and grabbed both Lucy and Michelle.

"That was fast, were you close by?" Michelle asked curiously. Marie just smiled and brought them over the cliff and set them down. Pantherlilly was across from them, sitting down trying to wrap his injuries.

"Lily, i told you to wait for me." Marie sighed and trotted over to Lily and grabbed the bandages out of his hand and started to wrap them securely around his chest and arms. Even around his head. Lucy and Michelle watched in amusement while pantherlilly just pouted. "I'm guessing you guys wanted to know what went down after you left."

"Please?"

"Well for starters, Natsu ran off to find you but that sugarboy ran after him, so I'm guessing he's busy caught up in that fight. Hughes had stayed behind and fought us for a while, that's why we look so beat up, but she disappeared. You don't have that clock piece so I'm guessing she somehow got it from you?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry. Her magic was powerful and I couldn't stop her from controlling my body and getting the gear from me." Lucy looked away, guilt filled her features making Marie shy away. Marie realized how she sounded. In Lucy's mind, she probably thought Marie blamed her. Marie pat Pantherlilly's knee when she finished. Pantherlilly grabbed some bandages and started to wrap it around Marie's injuries.

"Sorry, I don't blame you. I could never blame you for something out of your control, literally." Marie giggled which made Lucy laugh slightly. "Anyway, everyone but Gray and Natsu are at the guild. Maybe they're back by now but the last time I saw them was around and hour ago."

Lucy sniffed the air. "They're at the guild and so is gildarts. Hughes, Coco, and Sugarboy's scents are now gone. We should head back to the guild or everyone will start to get worried." Pantherlilly helped Marie stand. Lucy picked them both up and Michelle trailed behind Lucy, uncharacteristically quiet. "You okay, Michelle?"

"Huh? Oh- yeah, I am. Don't worry, big sister." Michelle smiled but it was fake. This made Lucy narrow her eyes. The look in Michelle's eyes were making red flags go off in Lucy's mind, telling her something was off. But Lucy trusted Michelle so she stuffed those thoughts away and sped up a little.

They finally made it back to the guild. The place look trashed outside so she was sure everyone was inside by now. She was about to slam the doors open when they did that for her. A heavy weight suddenly pulled her to the ground, making her grunt in surprise. She smelled his familiar scent and instantly relaxed. She ran a hand through his hair.

"Hey Natsu." He just held on to her tighter and pushed his nose into her hair, drawing in a deep breath.

"I thought you were hurt, i was so worried. I'm glad you're okay-"

"Hey salamander! Get off my cat!" Gajeel pulled on Natsu's vest and hauled him up, swooping down to scoop the injured exceeds in his arms. He decided to also pick up Marie as he did pantherlilly, he remembered Lily telling him he was fond of Marie. Natsu just clung to Lucy again when he got the chance and helped her to her feet.

It felt so long since they had contact as meaningful as this. Did Natsu really miss her that much? Lucy felt her cheeks burn and grab Natsu's scarf to calm her down. He just smiled down at her and pulled her closer as if it were possible. They finally let go when they heard an awkward cought come from Gajeel.

"You two are so gross." Gajeel grunted. Lucy just nudged Gajeel and stuck her tounge out at him making him grin. Lucy then turned and grabbed Michelle's hand.

"C'mon, they'll explain more when we get in there." Michelle still had that same look in her eye, the one that sent warning signals throughout Lucy's whole being. Lucy still ignored it as Michelle smiled.

"Okay."

Next chapter will in Natsu's point of view, along with Gray and gildarts. I'm going to try and fit in all of their fights in one chapter. That chapter will probably be longer than all my previous ones. I hoped you enjoyed this chapter after such a long of not updating. I'll see you all next time!