Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail only Juneaux Dreyar and any other OC characters.

Chapter One: Catching Up Part 1

Smiling happily I looked over my overly excited Guild, a deep sigh of content lifted my lips. It was smaller than our old one, but you know what they say, 'home is where the family is at'. I giggled softly watching everyone cheering, celebrating, and Grandpas drinking just as happily.

'Seven years. For seven long years all of us were in a deep sleep while the world around us was moving forward.'

Sighing thoughtfully I rested my chin on my palm, looking at how my friends that stayed behind have aged and moved on with their lives. I bite my lip remorsefully, remembering how Bisca had cried onto my chest and couldn't stop hugging me, thanking that I was alive. I took another gulp of my beer, slowly placing it back down onto the table. Looking at my cheerful friends, made me feel guilty for making them suffer for seven long years. I glanced over at Bisca, Alzack and their daughter.

'Their daughter.' I thought sadly. 'During these seven years Bisca found love and started a family.' I thought somberly, clinching my mug tightly. 'I wonder what true love feels like. It's not like I haven't dated…but, I've never gotten that feeling. You know, when you know that man will someday be someone I could start a family with.'

"Sabertooth?!" Suddenly Natsu questioned loudly from the table beside mine, knocking me out of my thoughts.

I slowly loosen my tight grip and glanced at the rowdy table.

"A tiger with sabers for teeth, Sabertooth, get it?" Gray replied annoyed at Natsu's question.

Slowly I stood up making my way towards the already full table, standing beside Erza as I listened to Romeo explain the ranking of the current Guilds.

"Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus are just below them making Sabertooth the strongest Guild in all of Fiore." Romeo explained defeated.

"Never heard of them." I said pensively, crossing my arms thoughtfully.

'I don't recall a Guild name Sabertooth 7 years ago.'

"I agree with June, never heard of them either." Erza nodded in agreement with me.

"They weren't that well known 7 years ago." Alzack explained seriously, glancing at us.

"You're saying that suddenly over the last 7 years it become something special?" Gray questioned stun.

I agreed with Gray, 'A small Guild to grow so fast in just a mere 7 years is surprising enough. But, Lamia Scale and Fairy Tail didn't have that much of a power gap between them before. For Sabertooth to have even surpassed Lamia Scale in such a short time…' I thought solemnly.

"It's because their Guild Master recruited five strange but surprisingly strong mages." Max added from the table behind us.

I looked at him shock, "5 people?!" I exclaimed disbelieved, raising an eyebrow.

"Wow, 5 people alone made that much of a difference?" Lucy questioned uneasily.

"Damn, I already like their style, strong you say." Natsu commented happily, a shit eating grin plastered all over his face.

Gently biting my thumb I went deep into thought.

'5 mages making that much of difference in power level between Sabertooth and Lamia Scale…it's impossible. But, then again nothing seems impossible now, we're supposed to be dead but here we are.'

"You're curious aren't you Jun-Jun?" Erza questioned me slyly.

I glanced at her annoyed for calling me by that stupid nickname. But then smirked eagerly at her when I saw the glint of excitement in her eyes too. The thought of five strong mages making that much difference…excited the both of us.

"Maybe." I muttered amused, crossing my arms again. "But, they are nothing for the power duo of Fairy Tail, right Erza?" I countered back, smirking.

She smirked right back at me.

"But, then, what rank does that leave our Guild in now?" Wendy questioned timidly from her sit.

I chuckled softly, 'I guess Wendy hasn't hear the news yet about our current standing rank.'

"Last place." I answered her amused.

She looked at me gasping shock.

"Absolutely last place." Romeo muttered shamefully, looking away disappointed.

"We're the weakest guild in all of Fiore." Bisca added.

"AHHH!" Wendy exclaimed, panicking she swung her arms all over the place trying to apologize for asking.

I chuckled at her innocent childlike actions. Walking back to my empty table I chugged what was left of my beer. With the back of my hand I whipped the extra liquid from my lips. I headed towards the door when Erza's voice stopped me.

"You're leaving June?" Erza questioned confuse.

"Just going to stretch my legs for a bit, seems things are about to get loud in here." replying happily, glancing towards the table behind her.

Just as she turned around Natsu jumped onto the table, stomping his feet loudly on the table.

He started laughing like a mad man, waving his hands up and down, "This sounds exciting! Everything just got interesting!" he yelled happily throughout the guild. "I'm looking forward to having to climb all the way back to the top!" he exclaimed joyfully, violence and destruction was definitely laced in those words. "I'M GETTING ALL FIRED UP NOW!" he screamed, continuing to laugh.

"But he's right about one thing Er-chan." I said to the red hair mage. "It certainly will be fun climbing our way back to the top." grinning excitedly at Erza and she grinned right back at me.

"That's one thing we all agree on." Erza replied excitedly.

"See you later." I waved goodbye to my friend.

Sighing contently I walked through the dimly lit city. The soft midnight breeze blew my long blond locks along. I stared up at the stars, their soft energy flowing through me. As a Celestial Dragon Slayer I'm stronger at night than during the day. Stars are more visible during the night than the day.

"Dragon Slayer…" I muttered thoughtfully to myself, placing a hand on my stomach.

The soft echoes of my younger self crying in pain echo distantly in my mind. I could hear myself begging my father to stop and my hand into a tight fist. I closed my eyes desperately trying to fight back those horrible memories. Opening them again I stated at the glowing stars.

"7 years, huh." I whispered sadly.

Glancing at the close doors of the Guild I could hear the loud laughs of joy and fighting echoing out to the silent night. I hugged myself tightly making my way into the dark forest letting my sense of smell lead the way.

After a couple minutes of walking through the silent forest I could hear noises coming from up ahead. I slowly made my way towards that direction pushing through a couple of bushes. The Thunder God Tribe stared at me surprise.

"Juneaux-sama!" Freed stuttered shock, seeing me here.

I smiled happily at Freed, Evergreen and Bickslow. I glanced somberly at my older brother who sat across from the Thunder God Tribe. He looked at me concern, his dark blue gray eyes stared at me intently trying to figure out what was wrong. I tried to smile weakly at him he simply sighed closing his eyes in understanding.

He silently signal to the forest. I smiled at the Thunder God Tribe one last time as I followed after Laxus. We walked in a comfortable silence through the quiet forest. It was nice to be able to take a midnight stroll with my brother again. We haven't been this comfortable in each other's presence since we were young.

We finally found a nice spot overlooking Magnolia, we both sat down on a large rock near the edge. The bright lights of the city glowed softly in the dark night, a variety of smells and noises filled my senses as we sat there in silence.

"Any particular reason for the late night visit?" Laxus finally questioned me bored, or so he made it sound. I knew my brother, he was worried about my behavior.

I sighed softly, not breaking eyesight from the town, "A couple members from Lamia Scale came by the other day. Did you know Jura Neekis is now part the 10 Saint Wizards?" I asked him softly and Laxus simply nodded, confirming he knew about it.

I sighed softly sitting completely on the rock. Biting my lower lip anxiously I looked at Laxus seriously. There really was no point in beating around the bush with Laxus.

"After they left I ask Gramps what him and Jura had been talking about, he seem distress by the information he received from Jura." I explained slowly, furrowing my eyebrows in annoyance as I thought back to earlier today.

"Juneaux, careful with what kind of information you're about to tell me." Laxus said seriously, looking at me with a warning glare.

I scoffed annoy, "Please, as far as I'm concern you're still part of Fairy Tail. Gramps and you are just being stubborn about this whole situation! You learn your lesson, you've changed. You found the light again." I whispered sadly.

"I still hurt everyone. I hurt the Guild. I hurt you." Laxus replied shamefully, also deciding the town was nicer to look at.

"We all lose our path once in a while. Sometimes, we feel like we've lost sight of the light and stumble into the darkness, but in the end, we always find the light again. Sometimes we just need help, right?" I questioned softly, staring at him happily.

I could see the tears forming in his eyes, as we both fought hard not to remember that faithfully day he tried to overtake Fairy Tail.

"You'll always be Fairy Tail's sunshine June." Laxus whispered softly, smiling gently.

I grinned at him.

"You were the light that knocked sense back into me…you guided me back to the light June." Laxus said sincerely, smiling.

"That's what baby sisters are for, to kick your ass every once in a while." I replied proudly.

Laxus scoffed at my statement, but then chuckled softly.

We both laughed happily, enjoying the feeling of a sibling bond again. After our laughs died down we just sat there in silence again.

"That's not the only thing that is bothering you June." Laxus said seriously, eyeing me suspiciously.

"Gramps says Father's guild is still around." I explained slowly, pausing slightly and took a deep breath, "He's still around too." I muttered the last part weakly. "Did you know?" I questioned barely above a whisper.

Laxus looked at me sadly, but simply nodded.

"Gramps says…" my voice cracked slightly as I felt all my sorrowful emotions boil up. "He says that Llyr has also join father's guild and is helping him." I whispered dejectedly, feeling hot tears pool around my eyes.

Laxus looked at me concerned, his eyebrows furrowing with confusion. I guess he didn't know about Llyr. I would be confuse too, because as far as Dreyar siblings go…we all hate our father and are indifferent about him.

"Do you think it's true?" I questioned woefully. "Do you think Llyr really join our father's guild?!" I practically sobbed, pulling my knees up to my chest, hugging them tightly and then buried my tearfully face into my thighs.

I heard Laxus sigh softly, then I felt his hand gently squeeze my shoulder, "No." I heard him firmly reply. "No, I don't believe our own brother would join our father's guild." He explained himself seriously.

I slowly looked up surprised, I could still feel tears rolling down my face.

"We Dreyar siblings know better than to trust our father." Laxus stated firmly, looking at me confidently.

I smiled tearfully, nodding my head in agreement. But the nervous feeling of despair still didn't seem to subside regarding Llyr. I slowly whipped my tears away trying to calm myself down. I suddenly felt Laxus gently ruffle my hair like he use too when we were little. He would always ruffle my hair after I would get hurt and start crying. I guess it was his way of trying to make me feel better.

"You worry too much June." Laxus muttered unhappily.

I gave him a lopsided smile.

"I can't help it. Fairy Tail is my family."

We stood there and I suddenly jumped of the rock looking at Laxus happily.

"Oh, before I forget!" I snapped my fingers remembering what Gildarts had told me earlier today. "Gildarts told me to tell you to go to the Guild tomorrow." I explained excitedly and Laxus looked at me like if I was crazy.

"Why?" Laxus questioned stun. "That's still beside the point, Gramps would kick me out the second I walk in there." Laxus added sternly.

"Won't matter what Gramps says~!" I replied in a sing-sung voice, waving my hand dismissively. "Gramps is making Gildarts the new master." I snickered, laughing uncontrollably at Laxus reaction.

Laxus shook his head knocking him out of his slight shock and then glared at me thinking I was lying.

I was trying to control my laughter, "Hey, believe it or not, Gramps really did decide on making Gildarts the new Master. I'm not making shit up." I replied in defense, but he still looked at me doubtfully. "Gildarts wants you there for some strange odd reason." I added shrugging my shoulders.

"Probably to rub it in my face." Laxus hissed annoyed, follow by a couple of colorful words.

"Laxus." I said firmly, catching his attention as he glanced at me confuse. "You better show up tomorrow. The Guild is boring without you and the Thunder God Tribe around." I muttered gloomily, placing my hand on my hip.

"You mean lonely." Laxus replied back bluntly.

I stiffen slightly. Laxus could always read me like an open book when it came to my feelings. I slowly crossed my arms gripping my arms tightly and squinted my eyes. I was desperately trying to fight away the pesky tears away.

"Yeah…lonely." I choked softly. "Gramps and you, are the most important thing to me." I slowly lifted my head up, snuffling quietly. "I don't want you and Gramps fighting anymore. I just want all of us to be together again!" I hiccupped tearfully, feeling the tears finally roll down my cheeks.

I squeaked surprised when Laxus pulled me into a hug and my arms hang to my side. Laxus hasn't hug me since we were kids. I smiled tearfully into his chest feeling the sense of protection and warmth once again radiating off from my brother. I did the only thing I have been wanting to do since I woke up in Tenrou Island. I cried. I cried all of my sorrow and despair into my brother's protective embrace.

I felt Laxus chest vibrate in laughter, "Can't believe I have a crybaby for a little sister." Laxus muttered teasingly, patting my hand affectionately.

I laughed tearfully, hugging him tightly.

To everyone seven years have passed, but to me the battle of Fairy Tail and Laxus excommunication was still fresh. Technically it had only been a couple of months since Laxus left and tearfully apologized for hurting me. I cried harder remember that painfully day.

I remember how Laxus and I fought.

I remember how I tearfully begged him to stop.

I remember how I couldn't bring myself to stop him even though I had sworn to defend Fairy Tail from all enemies including family.

I remember how our dragon breathes collided angrily, destroying almost all of the Kardia Cathedral.

I remember the sorrowfulness when Laxus tried to give me the finishing blow that could have killed me, had he truly gone completely to the dark side.

But despite everything that had happened that day…I still forgave him. I was just glad I had my brother back. I was glad that he had found his way back to the light.

Then I saw him again on Tenrou Island. I was so happy that he was doing well and he was safe. But then Acnologia attacked and we were force to sleep for 7 long years. We have wasted seven years away sleeping. Leaving behind our guild mates to fend for themselves. We let them to suffer for 7 long years.

"I'll be there tomorrow, don't worry." Laxus finally answered, giving me one last squeeze before we pulled away.

I smiled tearfully at him, "Thank you, Laxus. Thank you for being the best big brother." I said weepily, whipping my remaining tears away.

He scoffed looking away but I could see a soft blush and a smile gracing his lips. I looked at Magnolia again.

Yes, we may have wasted 7 years away, but, we're here now. Nothing good ever comes from living in the past, we must live in the present and look towards the future.