Hi guys,

And another chapterrrrr for you! Let's get straight into it.

Disclaimer: B7K does not own Fairy Tail. Just the plot for this story and the unusualness hahaha

B7K

Preview:

"It can't be… she's dead!" The black-haired male yelled. "You don't expect me to believe this, do you?"

"I don't think she expects anyone either." Levy replied and Erza nodded in a silent agreement.

Makarov hummed thoughtfully to himself as he analyzed the documents before him. Just a few minutes ago, Erza had popped into the office to address various issues, and namely, a specific issue that concerned three of his agents. Two of which were away on their mission and the other – well, supposedly dead.

After checking the information that Levy had gathered along with some additional intel from Gray and Erza herself, the old man wasn't too sure how to process the new info. Was it some kind of prank? It just seemed a little too well-planned out. Leaning back, the bearded man closed his eyes and slightly massaged the bridge of his nose.

"One more year and I'm definitely pushing through my resignation to this forsaken place." The old man grumbled underneath his breath. His eyes crinkled as he opened them to look down on the last folder that sat perched at the edge of his desk addressed to him.

Just one more look, the old man thought to himself, reaching across the table and grasping the folder. Upon popping the contents open. His eyes widened in desperate realization of the crucial information the folder contained. His eyes read over the contents and within a minute, his hands jumped towards the phone that rested on his desk.

"You called?"

"Erza, I've checked all the files that you've place on my desk. There's one more thing that you need to know – in regards to that last specific documentation."

"What is it?"

"It's true. Lisanna is alive. There's no records in our files or even from Mira or Elfman."

"…. Alright. I'll pass the information over to Levy."

"One more thing too."

"Yes?"

Erza felt her stomach drop. The sudden shock of confirmation for their first suspect was proven true. Thankful for that piece, the redette wasn't expecting another piece of information that completely throws everything out of proportion.

It wasn't possible.

Sure she knew about this person's history in the societal standards, but knowing of the impact that he used to have here in Fairy Tail? And the connections to some of the members in the organization was something that Erza was not expecting.

"How is that possible?" The agent murmured to herself.

"What did Makarov say?"

Right. She had to convey the information to the other two.

"Well, first and foremost. Natsu was right a week ago. Lisanna is most definitely alive and well. She has been in hiding in the underground groups and associating with them. More or less." Erza replied, gathering her thoughts together before excusing herself from the room. Ignoring the way Gray and Levy had looked her worriedly, the red-haired agent stepped outside the room.

It was hard enough to say those words to the very people who also was shocked about the revelation of the white-haired ex-member of Fairy Tail. Unfortunately, that wasn't the only thing that left the red-haired agent blank.

Her feet continued walking towards the exit of the entire building until she was standing in the parking lot of the organization. She raised her eyes to look up at the sky. Whatever was going to happen, she needed to trust Lucy more on this part.

Her mind was recalling the conversation she shared with the director.

"Lucy's parents were ex-members of Love and Lucky, a private organization similar to Fairy Tail in Acalypha. There was a recent mission where they both went on an assignment that was similar to which Lisanna and Natsu had done. An infiltrating mission to exporting cargo inducing deadly chemicals. Following their responsibilities, Lucy's mum, Layla, was faced with a choice to either save herself or save the enemy.

The enemy in which was Natsu's father, Igneel. In which this is how Jude is connected to the attempt of murder of Natsu."

"She saved the enemy…" the redette spoke in a small tone. "Then how does this relate to Lisanna? Why is she involved? Why is she still alive?" There was many questions running through the redette mind. Trying desperately to search for an answer.

She closed her eyes.

"This is it, Natsu. The last and final day of this mission before we unleash everything. Tonight."

The two partners checked their equipment once more. Their new relocation was more or less substantial to the hotel they occupied before, nevertheless, Lucy always found a way to adapt to things. Unlike a certain pinkette that was pacing worriedly in the room.

"I don't know, Luce. I have a bad feeling about this." Lucy sighed loudly before placing her things on the table. Last night had washed over them like another memory. After that ferocious kiss, the two had left the airport and searched for the hotel that was noted in the messages. Finding it quickly and just ignoring the overwhelming tension.

When they woke that morning, neither of them could face each other properly unless they had to.

"What makes you think that?"

Natsu gathered whatever information he could rack from his brains. The way things just crept onto him felt like he was missing something. There was something missing from this crucial mission and it felt like it was staring right at him in the face. He sat down briskly.

"Think about it." He began, recalling what he could from his mind, "when we first began the mission, we were ambushed at your apartment. The second would be that time in the market. When we spotted them. Just hovering over the stalls."

"Yeah – and?"

He swallowed a bit. "Then we went to mine but the perimeters were surrounded." Not really wanting to recall that specific memory when he was practically beaten to a pulp and wheeled in for a good slap from the blonde agent.

"And then when we arrived in Acalypha, someone already caught on to us. And then there's that thing from Levy…" Lucy twisted from her side of her chair. The name of her best friend rang clear into her ears.

"What was that? Are you telling me that there's more than I know?" Natsu ignored the question.

"She mentioned that there was a finding in the headquarters. Some sort of source that was leaking information out." He paused abruptly. Remembering one more thing. "And that time when we were having lunch."

"That time when you ignored the call?" Natsu nodded.

"That kind of ringtone is specifically reserved for the utmost emergencies. And funny enough, it's got something to do with you." The blonde blinked at the accusation. Holding an index finger to herself,

"Me? What the hell did I do?"

The pinkette let out a groan of frustration. "Exactly. It doesn't make sense. Nothing about the way the people we are dealing with are consistent. There's just no pattern. Well…except your father hiring them and all to bring you back. I just… I don't know."

"You're right. It is kinda fishy." Lucy murmured, taking a step forward and settling beside the pink-haired agent. Eyebrows threaded in a hard thinking motion. "I thought it was just me too. It seemed like no matter where we went, there's always something."

Natsu nodded. "Right? I feel like there's something more though. There's a big part of this whole mission that is throwing me off though." Lucy turned her head towards him.

"And what's that?"

"Your dad."

"My dad? Why?"

Natsu bit down on his lips. It's one thing to mention her father in front of her – especially with the knowledge that she ran away from him. His eyes wavered to her. Silently taking note of how rigid her form had become.

"He hired those men who attack us at your apartment. Those same men that we saw at the marketplace and around my apartment building as well. I'm going to take a lucky shot and say that our first contact into Acalypha, the driver, is also part of the circle."

Lucy nodded, "That's a given. I'm going to take a chance and also point out the couple that we met. There's just something…off about them." Natsu raised a questioning eyebrow.

"What makes you say that? I thought they were cool." Lucy refrained from rolling her eyes. Folding her arms across her chest, the blonde huffed in an annoyed manner.

"Besides the obvious headline that she looks like Lisanna, how about wondering why we met them? Twice."

Natsu twisted his head away from her. Eyes going astray and avoiding her brown orbs, looking at him accusingly. "W-Well… that is true. It's just-"He paused, eyes flashing to her,

"Why is your dad wanting you back?" The blonde didn't reply. Instead, she stood up from beside him and moved away. Her back facing him.

"I don't know. But I'm just going to ask you one thing."

"Sure. What's up?"

Lucy turned around slowly. Her brown eyes stared down on him, as if looking through his body and straight into his soul. He didn't know which one was scarier.

"Just trust me." He didn't know why she said that. Even if she didn't mention it, he'll still trust her through and through.

"I'm bored." A feminine voice sang in the midst of a softly-lit room. Lisanna sat on a chair, elbows perched on the armrest and head resting on her palms on the left side.

"Jude, I'd like to see this process start already." There was a chuckle at the end of the room. A full-bellowed laughter that bounced off the room wall.

"Patience Kitty, all good things comes to those who wait." The nick-named female resisted the urge to roll-her eyes. Even knowing that he wouldn't see her do such an action in his presence.

"How's that patience doing for you for the past eleven years?" There was a snarl until a chair was smashed against the wall. A small smirk crept up her features. Of all things, she knew that speaking just a small hint of what happened eleven years ago would make the blonde-haired male to snap. Just a mere mention of the whole thing that started eleven years ago made him burn with anger.

Something that would always be amusing to the white-haired girl.

"Don't speak of such thing lest you want a terminated deal." A threatening voice came from the far side of the room.

Lisanna only smiled to herself. "Of course not."

Lucy rolled her arms once more before checking herself in the mirror once more. Their equipment sat on the bed, carefully packed away and ready to go. All her weapons and devices were smartly hidden away in her attire. The black clothes that had been modified by Levy was very flexible. It consisted of a simple one piece. Long sleeve's with a high collar zip and pants length sitting at her upper thighs. Proudly showing off her long, creamy legs. Pulling a tie around her wrist, Lucy gathered her long blonde hair.

"You done?" A voice came from the other side of the room. Natsu stepped inside and locked the door behind him. Lucy fought the blush that threatened her cheeks. How could black cargo pants, fitting black shirt and black boots look so dangerously hot? It's a wonder how his pink hair looked ridiculously sexy, especially with it slicked slightly back.

Her palms itched to fan herself after suddenly getting warm.

"Yeah." She replied softly, turning her head slightly to look at him properly while holding her hair up. The pinkette nodded. Heading towards her and standing just behind her.

"You ready?"

She turned back to face the mirror. "More than I'll ever be." Her response was simple. Yet, it held so much emotion in them. Brown eyes locked on his through the mirror.

"Scared?" He asked, and slowly, his large hands rested on her waist. Lucy refrained herself from reacting, however, she looked at him questioningly. His olive eyes didn't waver. In fact, it was awash slightly. A bit diluted.

"Fucking terrified." A warm chuckle escaped his throat and tan arms wrap themselves tightly around her waist. Encaging her and pressing her tightly against him in the mirror. Lucy watched as he lowered his head and press his lips to the back of her neck.

"I'm scared too." He whispered softly against her skin. His hot breath making her flush red.

"But you're an experienced assassin! You've been on these kinds of-"

"I'm scared for you. I'm happy and scared. If that makes sense." Lucy couldn't resist the giggle that escaped her lips. Slowly, she released her grip on her hair and allowed it to fall. Her hands slowly drifted down until it rested on his own.

"That makes no sense at all." She whispered. "But I know what you're saying. It'll be okay, Natsu. I know it will be." She turned around to face him. His olive eyes were locked on her face and her hands reached up to grasp his face.

"I know it will be." His arms wrapped themselves around her again. Tightly crushing her to his own body. He leaned down and rested his forehead on hers.

"I'll protect you. I'll protect you, Lucy." He looked at her with burning determination. "I won't allow anything to happen to you. Will you trust me?"

Her breath hitched when he lowered his head down until their lips were brushing softly and teasingly.

"In a heartbeat." And feelings washed over her as his lips descended.

"Good. Levy, please release all emergency switches." Erza spoke over her phone. The device lying in the crook of her neck and shoulder. In front, the red-haired woman opened the car with one free hand and the other was carrying a briefcase.

"Thanks. Please tell Gray that the operation has started. He needs to get on top of this as soon as possible."

Without wasting another moment, the red-haired had placed all her belongings in the car and was sitting inside the vehicle. Her fingers sliding across the wheel until eyes caught sight of a piece of paper that was poking out of her folders sitting on the passenger seat. Surely after reading over them all, she would've grasped anything that may have popped out to her.

Nevertheless, this document had caught her eyes and at this point, she had more than enough surprises for the day. Instinctively, she reached out and grasped it into her fingers. Reading the content quickly in her skim.

Eyes widened and her other hand fluttered to her jaw-dropped mouth. Hot searing feelings soaring and pulsing in her body.

Sorry for the long delay. I've been super busy at work and with part time studying. I'll try and complete all my stories before August as I will be leaving for China permenatnly to study there. However, if I do manage to be able to access FF from that side, I'll keep writing my stories.

Lots of love,

B7K