I do not own Fairy Tail. That would be Hiro Mashima.

Chapter 2

Lucy's Pov

I screamed. I was waiting for Erza to respond when I felt a presence. I may have felt the presence because I am a celestial wizard. I can sense strong spirits of people or creatures. The presence is coming toward the river. I glanced in that direction. In the tall grass I saw a pair of orange eyes flash. That is why I screamed.

"Lucy is everything okay."

I looked up. Erza, Gray, and Happy were looking down at me. Erza was asking if I was alright. I nodded and just told them that I just saw a snake. Erza looked at me and then started to talk us but I was only half listening. Those eyes that I saw, they made me feel uncomfortable. They were just creepy. It had sent a chill up my spin. I may not have been completely listening to what Erza was saying, but what I did catch from her was that we go and see the master of Fairy Tail. We thought this to be the best idea. That and it was our only idea. We headed out to go to the guild to find master Makarov. Then a thought came to me. What if I was the reason that Natsu has disappeared. The guild was nearly destroyed from Phantom because they were hired by my father to bring me home. My father could've found out that Natsu was the one that brought me to the guild. He could have found a wizard that was powerful enough to erase the very existence of anyone. Does such a wizard even exist? Was that even possible? Maybe he thought that if he could get rid of the one who brought his only daughter to a guild I would come running back home and beg him to reverse the spell to bring Natsu back, only if I promise to never leave again. Or if the spell can't be reversed then he would say that he would get rid of every member one by one till they were all gone and there was no more Fairy Tail. I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was at fault for this whole mess. I didn't tell Erza, Gray, or Happy that I was blaming myself this. To be honest, this whole mess was eating me up. I was close to crumbling. I don't know how long I could keep myself from falling apart. I was close crying the entire time we were looking for master Makarov, which wasn't that long. He was were we knew he would be. He was in the guild hall. He was just sitting at the bar drinking his favorite drink. Some kind of beer beverage. We approached him and started to talk to him.

"Master Makarov! Have you seen, or do you know of, Natsu Dragneel?

Erza asked the elderly man. She knows how to get straight to the point. The master of Fairy Tail didn't even look at us. He set down his drink, crossed his arms, and thought for a moment. It looked like he was asleep because he had closed his eyes as he thought about Erza's question.

"My dear. In all my years, I have never met anyone whose name was Natsu Dragneel. He is not one I have met. That being said their may be one with that name, I just don't know this person. Why do ask, child?"

I could feel my heart sink. If whoever did this spell effected Master Makarov, then why did it not affect us? Then I thought of something. If Natsu was found by Master Makarov, then where did Makarov find Natsu? Where was Natsu when Makarov found him? Where did he go that he found a small boy wandering alone looking for his dragon father?

"Excuse me, master? May I ask where you went around seven or eight years ago?"

I asked with high hopes. If master tells us where he went then maybe we could go in that area and look farther than he had gone and we would get a clue on what happen. It is always best to go to the source. Makarov looked at me with an expression that read 'how did you know that I left the guild hall all those years ago.'

"My dear, didn't go anywhere during your timeframe you asked for. I stayed in the guild hall…"

My heart sank even farther.

"I was planning on going to this strange forest that I had heard strange tales people give. This forest lets out strange magic energy that steer people who have no magic capabilities either to or away from it. This forest is within a border of a dark forest. It is far from any guilds. From here it would be about a three week's journey on foot."

I felt my hope come back to me. Someone must have done something in the past that had caused for this strange timeline. It still doesn't explain why only we remember. Something happened in the past that caused master Makarov to get sick and prevent him from finding Natsu. If Master never found Natsu then he may still be there waiting for Igneel. There could be a chance that he is alive, even if it is a small chance. I was going to find Natsu no matter what.

Erza's POV

This has been a messed up day. First everyone forgets Natsu, except for me, Lucy, Gray, and Happy. Why just us, we have no idea. Then we go see master Makarov and he too, has forgotten the fire wizard. After we talk to master, Lucy shared her theory with us that someone messed with the past. I don't recall anyone with that power. The closest that comes to my mind is Ultear, but her power only sends an object that isn't alive backwards or forward. Even so, wouldn't she have done something to Gray or something dealing with Ur? So, she can't be a suspect. That was lost magic so someone else must be using lost magic that was the similar to Ultear's magic, but that was highly unlikely. Lucy's theory on messing on the past may not have much evidence pointing to it, but it was the only lead we had. The only problem we had was that we did not know how long this journey was going to be. Master may have said it would be three weeks journey on foot, but we could get transportation that would make it faster and easier. Even so, we don't know if we will get any leads or if this will lead us to a dead end. It may leave us on a wild goose chase. There were too many possibilities of what could have happened. He could have gone into a different guild, he could be living with a family that had found and adopted him, or the worse could have happened to him. He could be dead. I should push those thoughts aside and try to figure out what we are going to do.

"Erza!"

A voice rang through my head breaking me from my thoughts. I look up. The voice I had heard was Lucy's. She was trying to get my attention.

"Umm. Yes?"

"Well, Gray and I are going to pack a few things for the road since we have no rule clue on how far it is from the guild. This forest. We are going to meet at Natsu and Happy's house… well, Happy's house. It is in the direjnnnnnnnnnction we need to go, so we thought it would be best to meet there. Ok?

I nodded. That plan sounded good to me. I am going to pack a few things as well. With those things, a map of Fiore. With that, Lucy, Gray, and Happy left to prepare for the journey we were about to head on. I on the other hand, got up and headed to see the barmaid, Mira.

"Hello Mira, I apologize for bothering you, but I need a complete map of Fiore. I remember that you have one. Will it be alright for me to borrow it for a while?"

The barmaid looked up and smiled her sweet smile. She was cleaning a beer mug when I had walked over to her. She set down the mug and washrag.

"Of course, Erza. I actually have more then one. I can give you one for you to keep. It is in the back. Let me go get it. I will be right back."

I let out a sigh. I rub my eyes when I feel a strange presence. This presence, I can feel its gaze on me. Where is this feeling coming from? Is there really someone watching me or am I just jumpy and over alert because of this mystery on my shoulders? I can't be sure. I look around the guild hall. No one looked suspicious. What was this feeling? Was I just overthinking things? I keep looking when I see a strange hooded figure. This figure was wearing his hood to the point I couldn't see his or her face. The hooded figure looked up at me, their face still hidden from view. The only thing visible was their eyes. Orange glowing eyes. I was about to walk over to the person when Mira called me. I looked over to her. I look back at where that person was and there was no one. I look around and everyone looks like there was no one there at all. Was there really anyone there. If anything, I am just seeing things. It was unsettling. I quickly shook off the thought. I turn to Mira and she heads me the map. Now that I have this I can prepare for the long journey. I thanked Mira and left for my home. That feeling of being watched had not completely left me. I was alert the whole way home. When I got to my home, I gathered up my things and put them on my wagon. I headed up to meet the others. I have to make one stop first, before I meet up with the others.

Gray's POV

I really didn't need that much to pack. I always had a bag ready to go just in case I ever needed to go on a mission that we had to go imminently. All I needed to do was to get my things and head over. I knew Erza was going to be some time since she brings so much stuff. Most, I highly doubt is useful. Lucy should be here faster than Erza. As I was heading over to Happy's place I wasn't paying attention and ran into someone. This person had a mask on their face. The mask was a griffen. The griffen mask had bright orange eyes. It was something I had not seen before. I looked away and got up. I turn to help the person up but there was no one there. I look around and I was by myself. I stand dumbfound for a moment. I shake my head and dismiss that I ran into someone. I think I just tripped over something. I dust off my pants and kept on going to Happy's place. I kept thinking about Natsu and that fight we had last night. I kept thinking over everything that had happened to the two of us since I had known him. I always wanted him to leave me alone and wanted him to go away. When I met him I had already been in the guild for a few months so I had become good friends with many of the guild members. He hung around me and I hated him because he didn't seem to understand "personal space". Now that he isn't hanging around me because of some reason, I do miss him. I wonder what happened to my friend. I spent the rest of my time heading to Happy's thinking about what we were going to do and how we were going to get my friend back. It took me less than ten minutes for me to get to Happy's place. Besides Happy, I was the first to arrive, just as I thought. Happy had a small bag, the small green one he always carried. The small pack was understandable for his size. Happy was just sitting in front of the sign that used to read "Natsu and Happy's". It now reads "Happy's happy home". He was just staring at the sign. I thought it best to leave him alone. The next out of the four of us was Lucy. She was looking a little upset. We were all upset, but I could tell something was really bothering her. She looked at me. Her eyes were slightly red. She had been crying. Her face showed that she was sad. She not only looked upset, but she had a look of guilt on her face. Why would she be guilty? She didn't do anything. Maybe she knew more than she was letting on.

"Hey, Lucy, are you Ok? You look like you are upset."

"I don't know, Gray. I just can't help but feel like this is my fault. I mean, I was the cause of Phantom attacking Fairy Tail. I just can't help but think that my dad found a wizard that could erase anyone from existence. I don't know if that is even possible. What if it is? My father probably found out that it was Natsu who brought me to Fairy Tail. He must have tired to get rid of Natsu so that I would not have been able to get into Fairy Tail. He could have asked a wizard that could time travel, to make sure Natsu doesn't get into Fairy Tail. Haven't I caused Fairy Tail enough trouble already? Oh, what have I done?"

She dropped to her knees, put her hands to her face as she burst into tears and started to cry. So, she blames herself for this whole mess. Oh Lucy, this isn't your fault, but how can I tell you that when we don't even know what is going on.

"Lucy. Stop blaming yourself. Natsu wouldn't like to see you cry. If anything, he would find out who made you cry and they would be a world of pain because Natsu would make them pay. So, stop your crying and pull yourself together. If this is a joke Natsu is pulling, then I will pound him to a pulp. Like Natsu, I don't like seeing my friends cry. I miss him too, Ok? He was, is, my friend. Anyway, we are just about to go. We just need to wait for Erza."

Lucy looked at me. She seemed shock at my words. I don't think she can recall a time where I had called Natsu my 'friend'. She looked back down at the ground. She sat there a moment before she slowly stood up and took deep breaths. Even with what I said, I could tell she was blaming herself. I let out a sigh and look over at Happy. I could tell he wasn't taking this situation very well. I can't blame him though. Out of all of us, he was the one closest to Natsu. I could be sure without asking, but I think the small blue cat saw Natsu as a father figure. Natsu did raise him. I felt bad for him. He never knew his own parents and Natsu took him in after he hatched out of the blue and white egg. I can relate to him. I lost Ur, and she had become the closest thing I had to a parent after mine were killed. I may never get to see her again but I hope that we can get Natsu back. I don't even know if we can. We will just have to wait and see if we can. I don't want my last memory of Natsu to be of us fighting. I take a deep breath and look in the distance. Where in Fiore is Erza?

Author's note: Hey guys. I finally finished chapter 2. This is turning out pretty well, I think, I am enjoying writing it. I am not very good at staying focus which is why it takes me forever to write a new chapter. I apologize in advance. Keep a look out for chapter 3. :)