Hey, it's been a few days, I know. I just wanna explain when I'll add new chapters: Every Saturday and every, or every other, Wednesday! I can't update too much, because my laptop, which I write my stories on, won't connect to the internet at my house, so I have to do it at a relative's house. I also want to thank everyone who favorited and followed the story in such a short amount of time!

And two more things:

1) I have two more StiCy's planned, and need help on which one I should write first: Another one including magic, or a High School one. I'm leaning towards the High School one, but don't let that influence your choice.

2) If you have any story suggestions - tell me! I probably will only do crack pairings - like this story - though. Why? Because it allows my imagination to roam free (and this is my favorite pairing EVER!). Realistic pairings are too obvious - but I do have some exceptions (Jellal x Erza and Gray x Juvia). Some other crack pairings are NOT okay, though. Like Lucy x Cobra - my imagination doesn't go that far. Something like this story is acceptable - since there is some realism.

And, I forgot to mention this last chapter, Natsu and Lucy never met Sting and Rouge the day before the games out in the street - for the sake of this story line.

So, without further rambling:

Stars Were Meant For Light; Chapter 02: Fateful Encounter

Sting's P.O.V

Year X783; December 14th

I was in the forest, outside of Clover Town. It was cold outside, but that didn't matter – the cold had no affect on me anymore. I was trying to sleep, when my dragon senses picked up some noise.

People.

I pretended to sleep, when some people approached me.

"Hey, boss! We could use this one. He looks like he could carry some stuff – he'll be one of the best slaves we can get!" I could tell, by his voice, this was a man. I continued to fake my sleep.

"Yeah! He'll be gre- Oof!" I heard the 'boss' say. I couldn't resist; I opened my eyes to see what caused the 'boss' to groan in pain. I was not expecting to see what I saw: a blonde girl, holding a whip.

"Using people as slaves is wrong – especially children." She said, and then continued, "You need to be taught a lesson. Open – Gate of the Golden Bull: Taurus!" Then, out of nowhere, a giant cow appeared.

"Moo! Miss Lucy, your body is just as moooving as ever!" Lucy. That must be the girl's name.

"There's no time for that, Taurus! This boy needs our help!" Wait. She wanted to help me?

I watched as the girl gave the giant cow commands, and, in no time, defeated the men.

"Phew – that took up a lot of magic. You can go back now, Taurus." I heard her say in between pants, as the giant cow disappeared. Then, she turned to me, "What are you doing out here, all a- Ahhh!"

She screamed as the 'boss,' whom we thought was knocked out, attacked her. I don't know why, but my body started moving, and the words: "White Dragon's Claw" came out of my mouth. I had knocked the 'boss' out. But, instead of thanking me, she started bombarding me with questions.

"Are you okay? Where are your parents?" She seemed really worried.

For some reason, I couldn't bring myself to ignore her questions.

"I don't have any parents." I answered.

"Well, then," She paused and smiled, "You're coming with me!"

"WHAAAAT?" Is all I had managed to say. We argued for a bit, on why I should come, but, eventually, I gave in.

I was walking with her and listened to her talk about how she was a runaway, what magic she used, and how she was glad that I was with her. She was glad, because she said ever since her mother had passed away, she hadn't had anyone she could count as a friend. I don't know why, but, hearing her count me as a friend, made my heart explode with joy.

Then, she suddenly stopped, turned to me, and asked: "I forgot to ask: what's your name? Mine's Lucy. Lucy Heartfilia. And I want to become the strongest Celestial Mage, there's ever been!"

"I'm… I'm Sting. Sting Eucliffe! And I'm going to be the strongest mage to ever live." I stated proudly.

She chuckle, smiled, and turned to me saying: "I'm sure you will be! Promise that you'll remember me when that happens!"

"Of course, I will!" I said. There's no way I could forget you, I thought.

We continued to talk, when I mentally told myself: I'll stay with her for a week – that's it! If I want to become the strongest mage ever, I'm going to need to train – alone. If I'm ever going to be strong enough to protect Blondie, I'm going to need become stronger.

I don't know why I was so intent on protecting her, but that drove me to become stronger even more. So, after one week, I left.

I was upset, but knowing that I would soon be able to protect Blondie, I was able to make myself leave.

Lucy's P.O.V

Year X791; Present (July 1st)

"Sting?" I said. Could it be him? Is it really him? Then, while I was thinking, I felt something embrace me.

He was hugging me.

"I'm so glad you remember." I heard him say. I couldn't stop the waterworks – they just came.

"Sting… Why did you leave?" Before I could hear his answer, I winced in pain, then, I was unconscious.

Sting's P.O.V

"Sting… Why did you leave?" As I was about to answer, she passed out. Then I heard a voice. A voice I wasn't expecting to hear now.

"Sting, I was wondering where you were going." Minerva said. "I should remind you, though; she's a Fairy – a weak one, at that."

"Minerva, what do you want?" I growled. I was more than angry – I was pissed. I finally saw her again, and was about to confess my feelings for her, and Minerva ruined it.

Yes, I know what you're thinking: I, the Great Sting Eucliffe, had feelings for a Fairy. I had realized that I had feelings for her, some time after I had left her. I was heartbroken when I heard about the tragedy on Tenrou Island. I was also angry – angry that I wasn't there to protect her. I was scared to admit my feelings, knowing the age difference. Now, though, now is a different story. It's like this was destiny's way of telling me to go for her.

"I was seeing why you wanted to leave so eagerly. Now I see. I admire that you've finally found someone who you'd consider for more than just a one-night stand, but a Fairy won't settle it. But, since I'm such a nice person, I'll give you today, and today only, to catch up with her. If I see you with her after today, I'll see to it that she'll never see the light of day, again."

I growled again, "You wouldn't dare, Minerva."

"Try me." She stated, and then left. Anger consumed me, and I punched the wall, making it break in it.

"Sting, what are you going to do?" Lector asked me.

I thought about that, before finally answering: "I'm not sure – yet. But, I do know that I won't let Minerva hurt her – especially when the reason I started to train, was to make sure she would never be hurt – ever."