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(Please read the A/N after this chapter.)


"The Lady's back!" Someone shouted as the huge doors of the Sabertooth guild opened revealing a black haired woman.

"Lady!" Sting and Lector shouted in excitement. The two approached her followed by Rogue who kept an expressionless face but happiness can be seen on his eyes and Frosch who just woke up from his nap.

"Took you long enough!" Sting said.

"Well, it's quite hard since the mayor doesn't even know any information I could use." The lady said nonchalantly.

"Welcome back." Rogue simply said as he walked closer to Sting and the lady.

"It's good to be back!" She replied as she let out a chuckle.

Her eyes lingered on Lucy for a while, a shocked expression can clearly be seen on her face, quite taken aback.

"L-Lucy.." Minerva whispered her name, not sure what to say. All the torture that she put Lucy through during the Grand Magic Games came flashing back to her. She don't know if Lucy could be able to forgive her, because even she couldn't bring to forgive herself.

"M-Minerva." The whole guild went silent.

They knew about the incident during the Grand Magic Games, they saw the pain and torture Lucy went through during the Naval Battle, they saw how Lucy was struggling in the hands of Minerva to win for her team. They saw how furious Fairy Tail became and how Erza's threats became deadly. They saw how the guild fought for Lucy after the pain she went through.

"I-I need to go to my room. Excuse me." Minerva said in haste. Yes, she want to apologize, but she still don't have enough courage to do it. Besides, she's so ashamed of herself.

"H-Hey, wait!" Lucy reached out to her but she didn't hear her.

Sting just put a hand on Lucy's shoulder.

"Please understand.." He said. Lucy could only look at the retreating figure of the woman.


"What am I doing?!" Minerva shouted on her head as she clutch her hair in frustration. She's torn between asking for forgiveness right now or wait until she saw signs that Lucy's not that mad at her. She can't blame her if she still can't forgive her and she knows she have to apologize one way or another.

Minerva slumped on her bed, staring at the ceiling. She knows sooner or later she have to face Lucy, and in that time she have to apologize.

"I-I'm sorry... Lucy." The last words she said before falling to sleep.


That day became a party for the guild. Parties at Sabertooth isn't as wild as Fairy Tail's and it doesn't usually occur but it still was fun. The guild partied until late evening, everyone was laughing, drinking and dancing. Some members even sang for the whole guild. Everyone was happy, except for a certain black haired woman sat on the farthest stool on the dark corner of the bar. Lucy was laughing because of the jokes of Sting and Lector when she noticed Minerva with a gloomy expression. Having a kind soul, Lucy didn't hesitate to approach Minerva, she already forgave her a long time ago and she don't want her to live in the guilt of the past. Lucy wants them both to move forward to the future, leaving the bad memories behind them.

Lucy quietly made her way to Minerva and sat on one of the stool of the bar, leaving one stool that separates them.

"Hey."

Minerva looked at Lucy with Plue in her arms, shocked was an understatement. Lucy would be the last person she thought that would talk to her.

"I-I-I'm just-"

"Stay." The blonde Celestial Mage said in a firm but soft voice.

The black haired woman hesitated but eventually stayed at her seat, her eyes fixed on her drink and her fingers clutching the glass.

"How are you?" Lucy said in a soft voice again, wanting to start a conversation.

"I-I'm fine." Minerva said, tightening her grip on her glass.

"That's-" Lucy was cut off by Minerva.

"I'm sorry!" Minerva suddenly said in a loud voice, bowing her head more and tightening her grip on the glass once again with her eyes closed.

"I-I'm sorry, Lucy. I know I went overboard. Heck, overboard is still an understatement. I know what I did was very wrong and I-I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I sincerely apologize. I know what I did was unforgivable but.. but I still want you to know that I am deeply sorry of what I've done and I intend to make it up to you. I-I-I'm sorry..." Minerva looked at the blonde with tears streaming down her face. Her eyes filled with sadness, guilt, humiliation and most of all sincerity.

"It's okay." Lucy said as she looked at Plue who's know standing at the bar. Her voice was calm and reassuring.

"It's okay. I forgive you." She added as she smiled earnestly at her.

"H-How could-" Minerva was then cut off by Lucy.

"How could I? Haha it's simple, really. I just want to forget that horrible nightmare, it's a distant memory now, or as Rufus would say. I forgive you. Let's just forget about that and move on."

Tears continue to pour out of Minerva's eyes, she looked at Lucy who's smiling at her.

"T-Thank you...Lucy."

Lucy took out her right hand to Minerva, she shakily reached out for Lucy's hand and as they handshaked, the girls hugged each other, both crying in happiness.

The guild erupted in cheers, Lucy and Minerva didn't noticed that the guild became quiet, listening to them and respecting their need to talk. They couldn't be happier, now that the two reconciled.

The blonde mage let out a shaky giggle as Minerva smiled warmly at her. Plue dancing on top of the bar and the exceeds flying across the guild happily.

"Friends?" Lucy said as they break away from their hug.

"Yes." Minerva said, releasing the breath she didn't know she held.

The girls began to laugh along with the guild. Kiara served the two mages some smoothie for them to enjoy.

"Look! Even Plue wants to be your friend!" Lucy said as the spirit walked wobbly towards Minerva. Reaching out its shaking right arm and dancing in glee.

The black haired girl slowly took Plue and lifted him with a bright smile.

"I'd love to be your friend." She said as the smile never left her face.


"C'mooon! Stand up, idiot!" Lucy said. She's pissed because it's been 30 minutes since the guild members decided to declare that the party's over, most members had gone home or gone back to their dorm. Sting wouldn't get up, she's guessing the dragon slayer drank too much.

The exceeds had long been gone, Lucy guessed that they're already sleeping at the boy's dorm. Rogue wasn't any good either, the two was drunk courtesy of Orga. They lie at the table helplessly and being a kindhearted person that she is, she decided to help the two. She first helped Sting who seems to be sober enough to stand and walk but not in a straight line. He still needed assistance, thus, Lucy dragged Sting to his room, tripping many times because all the weight of the dragon slayer was pressured on her while they were walking.

The blonde mage kicked the door open and plopped Sting on his bed, careful not to wake Lector up, tucking him in. Sting slept soundly, discovering his new comfortable condition. Snuggling the nearest pillow he can touch.

Next, it was Rogue's turn to be brought to his room. Unlike Sting, Rogue passed out.

"Huh, who knew you couldn't handle your alchohol?" Lucy muttered as she tried to carry Rogue with his arm around her shoulders and her arm around his waist. But no, Rogue would not just budge! They both fell back causing Lucy to groan in pain. Rogue hissed because Lucy fell on top of her. He wasn't aware of what's going on but he felt pain on the sudden weight that's on top of him. Instinctively, he pushed Lucy away, causing the blonde to fall on the floor again. However, the dragon slayer paid no attention to Lucy's groans and instead curled himself on the floor like a fetus.

"I hate you so much right now, Rogue." Lucy continue to mutter incoherent words. She gave up on making Rogue stand and instead drag the dragon slayer by his cloak.

She carefully opened the door and pushed Rogue up on the bed. She tucked Rogue in and quietly released herself from Rogue's grasp, because the dragon slayer grabbed her wrist as she was tucking him in.

Rogue tightened his hold to Lucy's wrist and innocently pulled Lucy beside him, thinking that it's his pillow.

"Eep!" The blonde celestial mage tried again to release herself from Rogue's hold but instead, the man trapped Lucy between his legs and he cuddled closer to Lucy.

Badump. Badump. Badump.

Her heart was the only thing she could hear besides Rogue's breathing. She was freaking out already. Yes, she was used to Natsu and the others sneaking up on her house but it's Rogue we're talking about!

She again tried to get away from the dragon slayer but everytime, the latter would tighten his hold of his "pillow".

She stood still, hoping that Rogue would release her now, she thought that any more minute she spend on their current position, her heart would leave her chest.

"Curse you." For being cute at times like this. Lucy continued inside herself, she admit, she found him cute when he's not frowning or scowling at her but she would never admit it infront of him nor anyone.

Lucy could smell the liquor on the breath of Rogue, mixing with his manly scent. She was quite getting comfortable, she knew she needs to get away from him, fast! Or else she may never see the light of day again.

Lucy began to chant the word 'relax' on her head repeatedly. She's freaking out and the last thing she want is for the other members or Frosch or Rogue to know their current situation, well, her position.

An hour has passed since Rogue snuggled Lucy thinking it was his pillow. 1 hour since the crazy beating of her heart began and is still trying to escape her chest. 1 hour since all coherent thoughts left her brain.

The blonde mage silently and slowly struggled to free herself from Rogue's grasp without waking him up.

"W-wha-" Lucy gasped as she felt Rogue snuggling deeper to her neck, feeling his breathing that made her feel goosebumps.

"Lucy..." Rogue mumbled in his sleep, he said it in a whisper that Lucy didn't hear him.

"I have to go. Now!" She again tried to get away from the dragon slayer. Minutes passed and she was able to loosen Rogue's grip on her. She slowly placed his arms on his side and scrambled out of his room.

Badump. Badump.

Lucy took a deep breath as she went inside her room. She stayed behind her door and slowly fell on the floor as her knees soften. She placed her hands on her chest, hoping to stop the abnormal beating of her heart.

"What did you do... Rogue?"


A/N: I'm sorry if this chapter is sooo short! I had a writer's block on Lucy and Rogue's scene. I'm sorry if it's not fluffy enough because honestly, i don't have any sweet bones on my body. My friends can agree to that. Anyway, school starts... TOMORROW! So maybe I'd try to update like twice a week or once a week. I'm so sorry.

Trivia: Sting and Rogue's scene wasn't supposed to happen, I originally thought that this chapter is for Lucy and Minerva only and I only added them the last minute because it's not a party with booze if no one gets drunk. HAHA. I'm sorry if it's lame, I'll make it up to you guys!