When Lisanna had arrived back to Magnolia, after leaving Japan with the help of Lucy and Capricorn the other night, she immediately went to Makarov's office to inform him of Lucy's visit. Makarov was beyond surprised and when Mira, Wendy, Carla and Juvia heard the news, they were just as excited to see Lucy and the others so soon after their own visit to Japan. It was definitely going to be a very unexpected visit for the guild.
The youngest Strauss then began to explain in detail what the plan was. Gajeel and Lily was assigned to escort Lucy, Tamaki and Yuki to Fairy Tail with no interruptions and will arrive by early morning the next day. This was so that when the other guild members come, Lucy would already be protected by them. No one is to mention of her quitting the guild. With all that in mind, Makarov decided to announce the guild of the 'important visitors' arrival.
"Alright brats, you better listen well." Makarov said, grabbing the attention of everyone in the guild. "3 very important guests from another country are coming to visit our guild hall tomorrow. I will warn you now that these are no ordinary people and you all must know your place in addressing them."
"Who are these people exactly, Master?" Erza asked.
"You will find out when you all come tomorrow." He replied. "I will repeat again, no one is to go near them without their permission... or you shall face the consequences by their hand."
"They sound as important as the King and Princess." Gray noted.
"Gramps can't be serious, could he?" Natsu whispered to Happy. "I mean, c'mon you need permission to go near them?"
"I dunno, Natsu." Happy replied. "Let's just do what he says."
"Gajeel and Pantherlily will be escorting them here as they are from prestigious families and are very wealthy. So it be best that you try to keep a level of respect... That is all." Makarov finished.
It was very early in the morning and Lucy was sitting on a stump at the outskirts of Crocus, waiting for Gajeel and Lily. Standing behind her were Tamaki and Yuki. Their luggage on the ground. The blonde girl was wearing a pink strapless spring dress that went down to just above her knees that had an transparent under skirt that fell to her legs, a small green shawl that fell past her chest with a rose clip, white low heels and her hair was completely down.
Her heart was beating so fast, nervous for not only herself, but Tamaki and Yuki. She knew very well that Yuki was capable of protecting himself and if any of the girls were to hug him, the curse would have no affect. Though, she supposed that his habits of dodging them are going to help if Natsu decides to do anything. Especially since Kyo and Natsu are similar personality wise. So it shouldn't be too much trouble.
Tamaki, on the other hand, though he wasn't as skilled as a fighter like her or Yuki, Lucy knew that so long he stayed by her and the others' side he would be fine. They are siblings after all. Lucy being especially proud of the fact that both of them shared the same powerful kick. But that was pretty much it. If Natsu or Gray demanded for a fight, most likely she, Gajeel, Wendy or Juvia would need to step up.
The older Suoh looked to his younger sister from the side and could see her shaking. Though Lucy had only started living with him for almost a month now, both had created an unbreakable sibling bond. One that even surpasses that of Lucy and Gajeel. Tamaki had learned to pick up on Lucy's quirks and whenever she felt uneasy or even scared. He wouldn't bring it up unless she did first though. If she wanted to talk, she knew he would be there waiting.
Yuki could also see Lucy's worrying from his peripheral vision. Lucy was much easier to read than Tohru, so it was no surprise that the silver haired bow could tell that she was nervous. For good reason as well. Yuki knew, that not even Kyo had gone through such ignorance. Because though he was discriminated by the Main Sohma House, the other Zodiac members were still there for him as well as their martial arts master.
"Lucy may have had company to be there for her. But to see people who had just remembered her after almost 6 months... and to have probably gone through a lot of sadness because of it... is something that Kyo probably doesn't even know." Yuki thought. "Because these people... Lucy had thought of as true family."
"Lucy." Tamaki called as the sun began to rise, making the girl look up. "There's nothing to be worried about. Your friends will be there and we're here too."
"Worried?" Lucy asked, trying to defending herself. "Why would I be worried?"
"There's no need to deny it, Lucy." Yuki said, sitting behind Lucy from an empty space on the stump and leaning on her back. "You've been shaking anxiously since we landed here."
The blonde celestial mage looked down before looking up again to watch the sunrise. "It's not that I'm worried specifically for us... I mean I am but..." She began to trail off. "I'm scared... about what they would do to you guys. What they would do... when they find out I'm not here to stay."
Tamaki knelt down in front of his younger sister and held her hand, protecting a fragile flower. "You should not be afraid of your own actions, Lucy. You left because they didn't treat you like you mattered. You have a right to do what your heart and mind feels is right." Tamaki said. "Now that you're gone, they see their faults. It's not your fault to bear."
"Your brother is right." Yuki agreed. "It is their fault and not yours. They took you for granted and because they did, you got hurt. You shouldn't feel guilty for something that isn't your fault."
Lucy smiled softly, leaning against Yuki's back as she relaxed her tense body. She knew they were right and she was glad that they were there to calm her nerves. Lucy laughed at the thought of if Haruhi, Kyo, Hikaru and Kaoru were there at that moment. How the first 2 would be probably dissing the other Fairy Tail members and how the latter 2 would be trying to do something funny to cheer her up.
When the girl looked up once again, she could see Lily's flying silhouette flying in the distance and she immediately got up. Making Yuki startled for a split second, but he didn't particularly mind. The blonde girl waved at the dragon slayer whom she thought as another older brother, who's silhouette appeared a few seconds later. Tamaki and Yuki grabbing their luggage and smiled at the blonde as well.
"They're right." Lucy thought as she waved happily towards Gajeel and Lily. "I shouldn't feel guilty for the other guild members. It's my decision... and I made it for good reason. It's not my fault."
The scent of strawberries and vanilla.
When Natsu finally woke up halfway through the morning, it was the first thing that came to his nose. The scent of strawberries and vanilla. Lucy's scent. The fire dragon slayer may have gone almost a month without finding Lucy's scent, but there was no way he would confuse it with anything else. With that in mind, one thought came to his head; Lucy is in Magnolia right at that second.
The boy jumped out of his bed in a hurry, changed his clothes and woke up Happy. The blue exceed not believing his ears when Natsu said he could smell Lucy in Magnolia. But Happy knew better than to doubt his best friend's nose and immediately suggested to go to the guild and inform everyone of the news. Happy immediately grabbed a fish from their fridge and with it, ran out of their house without a moments hesitation.
But as Natsu and Happy ran towards the guild, not only could he smell Lucy's scent, but also the scent of 2 unfamiliar people attached to the celestial mage's. Which meant one thing to Natsu; Lucy wasn't in Magnolia alone. He knew Gajeel and Lily were escorting the 3 people from another country, so the boy thought he just had to go through Mira, Juvia, Wendy and Carla in order to talk to Lucy if they were already with her.
Finally, the pink headed slayer burst through the doors. Much to the surprise by everyone else, who had arrived earlier on. They were all quiet and most didn't even turn their heads, all just staring towards the doors of Makarov's office. Gray and Erza were sitting at their usual table, so naturally, Natsu pushed the news about Lucy to the back of his head as he and Happy sat with the 2 other mages. Wondering about the tense atmosphere.
"What's going on, Erza?" Happy asked.
"Yeah and why is the guild so quiet?" Natsu added, looking around.
"They've been like this ever since Macao found out that those 3 important people arrived here." Gray said.
"Apparently, Gajeel and Lily arrived with them just an hour after dawn." Erza explained. "And ever since then, Master has been talking with them until now."
Natsu then looked around, he noticed that Mira, Juvia, Wendy, Carla and Lisanna were also not at the guild. "Mira and Lisanna were the ones to warn us about eavesdropping when we got here. Juvia, Wendy and Carla are either still at Fairy Hills or something like that." Gray added, reading Natsu's thoughts.
The pink haired boy found it weird. Since the 3 girls would usually be with Gajeel and Lily anyway, unless they had left on a job prior too. But that's when he smelt strawberries and vanilla again... yet it was fresh like Lucy was in the guild. Natsu trailed his eyes, following the scent and the 2 unfamiliar ones attached to it, all the way to Makarov's office door. At that moment, Natsu stood up abruptly, startling Happy, Erza and Gray.
"That scent... Luce's in Gramps' office!" He shouted, pointing at the door.
Hours before Natsu came into the guild, the Suoh siblings, Yuki, Gajeel and Lily had arrived at Magnolia by a train from Crocus. Tamaki and Yuki was shocked when Lucy introduced Gajeel and Lily as her older brother figures when she was in Fairy Tail. Tamaki was relieved and scared at the same time. Relieved since Gajeel could definitely protect Lucy if necessary and scared for what kind of things he's shown to Lucy for help.
Yuki was less surprised, as Lucy introduced Gajeel as an Iron Dragon Slayer who was trained by the Iron Dragon; Metallicana. The silver haired Sohma had to admit... that was more believable than when Wendy had introduced herself as one. However, he was more surprised at how Gajeel had more piercings he could count. More than even Haru had. Especially the ones that replaced his eyebrows. That was something Yuki didn't expect.
At first it was an awkward train ride, but luckily Lucy was able to make conversation and Tamaki and Yuki found that Gajeel was a good guy. Despite his outer exterior. It especially helped the 2 act more comfortably as if in the Host Club when Lily began to tease him. Which made the ride all the merrier much to Lucy's happiness. Lily noticing just how true Lisanna, Mira, Juvia, Wendy and Carla's stories to how bright Lucy's smile became were.
When they got to the guild, Gajeel was holding both Tamaki and Lucy's luggage and Lily was carrying Yuki's bag. Makarov, Juvia, Wendy and Carla waiting at the front of the guild. Lucy immediately ran, happy to see her father figure after almost a month. Falling to her knees and hugging him tightly, to which Makarov happily returned. Tamaki and Yuki greeting the 3 girls in the meanwhile.
"My child, you don't know how much I've missed you." Makarov said as a few tears fell from his eyes.
"I've missed you a lot too, Master!" Lucy said before breaking the hug. Then she grabbed Tamaki and Yuki by the wrists and brought them before Makarov. "Master, this is my older brother and this is my friend Yuki."
"Welcome young lads." Makarov greeted. "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing dear Lucy's smile back."
"Please, no need for the thanks." Tamaki said. "As an older brother, I'd naturally want my sister to be happy."
"The same goes for me." Yuki added. "I wouldn't want any of my friends to be anything but happy."
Makarov nodded and opened the doors. to the guild. Carla and Juvia entering first. Wendy then turned to the group of 3 and smiled. "Mira knew you would be super early and didn't know if you had breakfast during your flight, so she made some sausage and omlettes if you're hungry?"
"Remind me to thank Mira, I'm famished." Tamaki said, rubbing his belly.
Lucy, Tamaki and Yuki ate the breakfast that Mira prepared prior to their arrival in Makarov's office, there was even 2 plates for Gajeel and Lily. A block of iron, extra, just for Gajeel's plate. They all just had small talk and just spoke of things happening in the past month. Tamaki talked about the Host Club while Yuki explained his, Tohru and Kyo's temporary transfer. Lucy just talking about how happy she's been.
Then, after a few hours after, Mira and Lisanna dashed into the room. The group inside the office, listening to what they're saying. "Don't even think about eavesdropping!" Mira warned.
"You'll all have your chance of meeting the people who've come today, but right now you must wait." Lisanna added, before closing the door.
Lucy smiled happily at the 2 out of 3 Strauss siblings and immediately hugged them from behind. They all had further small talk, catching up with each other. They talked for so long that they didn't even realize that half of the morning had already passed by. It was not until Natsu's echoing scream about Lucy being in the office, that made them realize just what time it was. They were all flustered, but they also knew that it was time for Lucy to appear.
Lisanna held the blonde girl's hand with a comforting grip, while Tamaki placed his hand on her shoulder. Nodding at her with reassurance. Lucy took a deep breath and exhaled. "I'll be okay..." She thought to herself as Makarov began to open the door. "Because my nakama is here with me... by my side."
"What are you talking about, Natsu?" Erza asked, shock and concern on her face as Natsu continued to point at Makarov's office door. "What do you mean Lucy's in Master's office."
"Natsu was saying he found Lucy's scent this morning." Happy simply explained. "He wanted to get you guys so we could go find her, but we stopped when we saw the stuffy air in here. We wanted to search for her since Gajeel and Lily were going to escort the visitors anyway."
"You won't need to search for me." Lucy's voice spoke as Makarov's office door opened, the group of mages, Tamaki and Yuki came through the door. Lucy looked down at the, slowly but surely, shocked faces of her ex-guild mates. Each mirroring the other. "It'd be a shame if you left now... considering how I'm right here."
Team Natsu's faces, along with the rest of the guild members' faces were dumbfounded. They couldn't believe that Lucy was right there, wearing something they weren't used to see her wearing mind you, and with the others along with 2 unfamiliar men. Which were Tamaki and Yuki. After letting the silence take over, Lucy began to walk down the stairs with Tamaki and Yuki walking behind her and the others following suite.
Team Natsu, Levy and everyone else's eyes followed her movements slowly, Team Natsu waiting in front of the bar for their celestial mage. When she did get to the bottom of the stairs, everyone expected her to jump towards them. But she did the complete opposite. She turned to the bar, sitting on what used to be her usual stool, with Tamaki sitting at her side and Yuki on the other. Mira preparing her usual strawberry milkshake and tea for the 2 boys.
Natsu, along with the others, had been waiting for this moment. Where he would go on his knees and beg for her forgiveness. It took a moment for all guild members to realize that Lucy was indeed in front of them and the pink haired slayer and his exceed went up to her to beg. Mira was talking to her, Tamaki and Yuki, the others around them and joining in the conversation. Being the only source of sound at the moment.
"Um... Lucy?" Natsu asked.
"Y'know Yuki, I know a good bookstore that Tohru would absolutely love." Lucy suddenly said, ignoring Natsu. "We should go there before we leave Magnolia and buy a souvenir for her."
"I'm sure she would be happy with that." Yuki agreed, knowing full well as the others, what Lucy was doing. "I needed more books about gardening for home anyway."
"Haruhi told you what she would like from here, right Lucy?" Tamaki asked, laughing a little. "I wouldn't want to endure her yelling if we forgot."
"I have all the things everyone said they might like in my bag." Lucy reassured, then turning to the others. "You all should come along, we can take pictures around Crocus and such."
"We can all have a picnic as well!" Mira suggested, sparkles in her eyes. "If we have leftovers, which we definitely are, you can have the others at the club try them so they can try some Fiore food."
"Uhm... Lucy can we-?"
"That's a perfect idea." Yuki agreed, cutting Happy off. "Gajeel and Lily should come back with us too. It sure would be a shock to the others to meet him."
"I wish I could visit as well, but as a guild master I can't really just travel out of the blue." Makarov said, Mira giving him his usual mug of beer.
"How are the others?" Wendy asked. "I miss Tohru, Honey and Kyoya, the most. Tohru and Honey were fun to talk with and Kyoya certainly had a lot of book recommendations for me to study with!"
"Wendy dear! You miss Kyoya and Honey more than me!?" Tamaki asked, acting as if he got shot at the heart. "How you must hurt me so!"
"Gheez Wendy." Lisanna said laughing.
"You're starting sound more like Lucy everyday." Juvia added as they all laughed.
That was when Natsu was fed up with them ignoring his presence. He went up to both Yuki and Tamaki, placing a hand on both the their shoulders and even glaring at the others who were talking to Lucy. "Hey, mind leaving for a bit? I and a few others gotta talk to Luce for a few minutes."
Lucy pretended as if she didn't here Natsu words, as did the others who were on her side. They all ignored the dragon slayer as if he wasn't there, making the boy really annoyed. Running out of patience, Natsu pulled Tamaki and Yuki to stand up by the shoulder. Making the 2 boys wince in pain. They massaged the part Natsu, unnecessarily, gripped too hard with and stretched their arm for less chance of more injury.
It was then that Gajeel grabbed Natsu's arm and had a glare on his face. "What's your problem, Salamander?" He asked. "You asking for a death wish or something?"
"You heard what I said, Metal Face." Natsu retorted. "I need to talk to Luce... and I clearly can't because you guys are too busy having your own conversation."
"Did you not hear Master yesterday about what we do when the 3 guests arrive?" Carla asked. "We cannot speak or go near them unless given permission too. I know you haven't forgotten."
"What are you talking about, Carla!?" Gray asked.
"Lucy, Tamaki and Yuki are the 3 very important guests, Master mentioned yesterday." Juvia said simply. "Clearly, it's obvious to Juvia and the others that you were not properly listening."
Lucy calmly sat there, drinking her smoothie away as Natsu got more and more angry. Erza and Gray also getting impatient from not being able to talk to Lucy yet. They thought it would be simple to talk to her if she ever came back, but it was clear that simply talking to her is not going to be allowed by the others. They all have truly gotten attach and protective of the girl and there was nothing that they can do.
"Lucy!" Erza called. "Please say something to them! We desperately need to talk to you."
But still, Lucy stayed silent. She just continued to finish her drink, Mira smiling at her happily. Once Natsu was at his boiling point, the boy immediately went to turn her chair around so she would listen. But when he did, he triggered a sort of force field around Lucy and was blown back a few feet. Erza and Gray's eyes wide at the simple act. The others and the guild members all turned to Lucy as she finished her smoothie completely, waiting for her to speak.
"How does it feel?" She asked, not turning around.
"What?" Gray asked.
"To be ignored by someone you want to talk to?" Lucy continued to ask. "To feel as if you do not exist to that person? Does it hurt? Are you happy with how I'm treating you?"
The guild didn't answer, they didn't want to answer. "What... what was that?" Erza asked, changing her question from what Lucy meant to the latter.
"A celestial barrier. A person I don't want starts to come near me, they get blown away." She replied coldly. "Now... I ask the questions. Are you fine with how I'm treating you?"
"Of course they're not, Lucy." Tamaki replied on their behalf, to which the guild members growled lowly towards him.
"If you can't handle that... then try to endure it for more than 5 months." Lucy finally said, turning around with her arms crossed and her legs crossed. "Because that's exactly how you've treated me, Juvia, Gajeel, Wendy, Lily and Carla. The only difference? We could handle it for those 5 months."
"Lucy, please just listen to what we have to say." Natsu began to say. "We're sorry and-"
"I don't want your I'm sorry or please forgive us. Those will not get my 5 months of depression and loneliness back. You made those 5 months like hell." Lucy said bluntly. "I was nearly dying on the floor, Team Natsu was ready to run me over. That was the last thing I saw before I passed out after too much blood loss."
"Lucy please if you would just give us a chance and-"
"I gave you all a chance, did I not Levy?" Lucy asked with the dirtiest glare. "I gave all of you 5 months worth of chances and you all took them for granted! With all the times Gajeel wanted to do something, I stopped him because I knew you wanted time to spend with Lisanna! But when you took too long, I moved on! Just like you all did!"
"We never meant to leave you alone, Lucy!" Happy protested.
"Never meant to leave me alone?" She continued, standing up angrily. "I knew you didn't, but the amount of times I heard we never forget each other... the times I countlessly heard you claim everyone as nakama... do you have any idea what we all thought?"
The guild said nothing, too afraid to make assumptions. So, Wendy broke the silence. "If we were nakama... how could they forget us?" She said, the words ringing through the air. "If we're all nakama... why do we feel forgotten? If we are nakama... why were we replaced?"
Words the guild never thought they'd have to hear continued to echo through the air. Words that came out of the kind and caring Wendy, shot them at the heart. Words that came from the supposed to be encouraging and loyal Lucy, shattered their hearts into million pieces. They had caused them so much grief, so much heartache. Tears they never heard... they made the others feel Fake Love.
"Do you all see now?" Mira asked. "Do you know why Lucy is here?"
"Because I told her to finally give you all closure." Lisanna finished. "Don't think I and the others haven't noticed you all looking out those doors, expecting for Lucy to come running here."
"We don't want Natsu to bombard Lucy's new home and cause her problems and we can't keep being quiet every time we know Erza and Gray are eavesdropping on us. It's invasion of privacy." Lily added.
"Lucy's home is here though!" Natsu spoke up. "She is a part of Fairy Tail no matter what!"
Whatever went through Natsu's head in that moment, no one knew. What they did know, was that one second Natsu was arguing with them and the next he was running towards Lucy yet again. However, Yuki was faster. He dashed in front of Natsu, kneed his gut, grabbing the dragon slayer by the wrist and then turning around so that he could throw Natsu over his shoulder. The latter having no time to react.
Yuki straightened his back, looking like he hadn't done a single thing and fixed the collar of his shirt. Gray then gnashed his teeth, feeling threatened, and went to punch Yuki. However, Tamaki jumped from behind the silver haired boy. Surprising the ice mage as he kicked him in the face. Gray flying and landing on top of Natsu as Tamaki rotated in the air 3 times in the air before landing gracefully on the ground beside Yuki.
"Yuki! Tamaki!" Lucy shouted as she went to their side. "You alright?"
"We're fine Lucy, that was just child's play." Yuki reassured, much to the blonde's relief.
"Lucy... you don't mean to tell me you're really not going to forgive us?" Erza asked. "This isn't like you."
"Then I guess you never really knew me, because people change and I have." Lucy replied.
"That can't be right." Natsu said, getting up from the ground along with Gray. "Even if you have changed, I know the Luce I know is still there. No matter what you're still Lucy Heartfilia, you're still Lucy of Fairy Tail!"
When Yuki heard Natsu call her a Heartfilia, his eyes widened in shock. "A Heartfilia!? Lucy is not just a Suoh but a Heartfilia as well!?"
"Lucy Heartfilia has never been her name." Tamaki said harshly, making the guild look at him with wide eyes at the statement. "Lucy Heartfilia never existed since birth."
"What are you talking about?" Levy asked. "She's a Heartfilia! Daughter between Layla and Jude Heartfilia!"
"My name is Lucy Suoh." The blonde girl said, authority and power radiating from her body. "I am the daughter between Yuzuru and Layla Suoh and I do not belong to your nakama."
"That makes... no sense..." Romeo said softly.
"I believe your master informed you that you were to not go near or touch us without our permission... unless you wanted to pay the consequences." Yuki said.
"What?" Natsu and Gray asked, Happy sticking close to Erza.
"Master you can't be serious?" Erza asked.
"I most certainly am, Erza." Makarov replied. "Lucy, Tamaki and Yuki are very important people and it's incredible that they even came here without bodyguards."
Lucy then stepped to stand right in front of Erza, Gray, Happy and Natsu, a look of pure distaste on face. Once the 3 fairies would've called her their friend, now to them, she looked like a princess. One who doesn't know them, one who's social standing wouldn't dare let her talk to people like them. She was something else... and it was because of them that she was created. It was their fault.
"You all want my forgiveness?" She asked, with a glare. "How can you ask for her forgiveness when she no longer exists?"
"No... Lucy-"
"You lost her the minute you let her go!" Lucy yelled, referring to herself in the third person and interrupting Gray. "The minute you nearly ran her over in her time of need, you lost her! Because ALL of you didn't care!"
"These are the consequences of your actions." Tamaki said. "Lucy has been living with us for almost a month now and she is truly happy. You all need to learn that it is right of her to move on as this place... was toxic for her."
"And who are you to tell us such information?" Erza asked. "From what I see, you and the other boy should not be interfering with our private affair."
Tamaki was about to say something, but then Lucy stopped him from doing so as she let her arm out to stop him. "He has every right to know about our affairs. I will not tolerate such behaviour towards a beloved guest of mine."
"Lucy this is between us, we don't need outsiders to hear this." Gray argued.
"They're not outsiders." Lucy replied. "They are my family. Something you never were."
"We are your family, Lucy!" Happy shouted. "We still are your family!"
"That is quite enough of your useless excuses!" She shouted, at her boiling point. "You all had your chances and now when they're gone, you realize what you lost! I'm done giving more chances and this is the last time I will ever allow you to see me again!"
Everyone was shocked, they're eyes widening as the words echoed in the air. "The... last time?" Natsu asked.
"I did not come here to make amends." Lucy said, now pointing her arm towards the other guild members in front of her. "I came here to give you my final farewell."
"Lucy you can't be serious!?" Cana said.
"This isn't how it was supposed to go!" Bisca added.
"Open. Gates of the Maiden, Lion, Golden Bull and Twins." Lucy chanted under her breath, a golden glow surrounding her as Virgo, Loke, Taurus and Gemini appeared. "Push them back please."
"As you wish, Lucy." They all said.
In a swift movement, Loke and Virgo had pushed back one side of the guild members to the wall. Attaching them with some kind of celestial bind. Then, as Gemini turned into Lucy, Taurus pushed the remaining members to another side as Gemini Lucy tied them up with her own celestial whip. Team Natsu included in within the knot. When the guild members realized what had happened, they looked at Lucy in awe.
"You can... summon 4 spirits at once now?" Romeo asked. "When-"
"This is goodbye forever Fairy Tail." Lucy said as she, Tamaki and Yuki began to make their way out of the guild. "Do not expect me to visit you like this ever again."
"We'll visit soon Lucy!" Mira said waving, as if nothing had happened.
"Don't forget to contact us once in awhile!" Wendy added.
"Hey Bunny Girl!" Gajeel called. "If you're place suddenly goes up in chaos, you know who's visiting!"
Lucy raised her left hand and waved the doors of the guild being closed by Happy and Carla. Lucy's celestial spirits going back to the celestial world. "Those binds will hold you for at most 24 hours, by the way." Makarov said calmly.
"Lucy..." Team Natsu thought. "What have we done?"
Meanwhile, back in the place where Kyo, Tohru, Yuki and Shigure stayed, Tohru and Kyo were talking in Kyo's room as they waited for Yuki to come back from Fiore. Shigure was supposed to be doing all his work in the spare office where they stayed, but he had long since disappeared from his work station. To which Tohru and Kyo remain unaware as they spoke about what Fiore might be like.
"Do you think Lucy is alright?" Tohru asked. "Hopefully everything is going smoothly."
"Considering that Wendy had said that Fairy Tail is one of the most rowdiest guild, I highly doubt that anything went smoothly." Kyo said, his arms crossed.
"Why didn't you go though Kyo?" Tohru asked. "I thought you would've jumped at the chance to see Fiore."
"What made you think that?" Kyo asked slightly surprised.
"Well, I thought you'd want to experience what it felt like without having to worry about transforming into a cat." Tohru explained. "It'd be nice for you to feel normal at least once."
Kyo was speechless for a moment, but then he just turned away and faced towards the open window in the room. "Nah, my life would be boring if I was normal." He said. "Besides I gotta take care of you because I don't trust Shigure to make sure you're okay without me or that damn Yuki."
Tohru just laughed while Kyo turned away to hide his red face. "But still, Lucy being able to hug the both of you without resulting in a transformation just because she has magic in her blood is pretty surreal."
"Just as surreal as a family cursed to transform into the Chinese Zodiac." Kyo added.
"That's true, but hey she knows the consequences if we were to reveal the curse to anyone since she has to hide her own magic here." The brunette continued. "Luckily she knows about the curse now too."
"And to think that there's 2 whole continents out there with people just like her that we're immune to." The orange haired boy said.
Meanwhile, as the 2 friends continued to talk, Shigure was on the phone while leaning against the wall beside the door. "Did you hear that...? Akito?" Shigure asked, a shadow cast over his eyes.
"I did... and I do not like it at all." Akito replied through the other line. "I would like to meet this Lucy girl... but I'll do it in person."