Nance- Hiya, people! And I apologize for any mistakes. The pasts are a bit different. This doesn't really have a time that it takes place in but some of the things come from different parts in the stories so I hope you read all of it or else there are spoilers! And thanks to those people who took the time to review or those who favorited (is this even a word?) or followed!

Kyo- I don't see why anyone would like this stupid story.

Levy- Don't be mean! I happen to like this story!

Nance- Yep, see that Kyo? You just have no appreciation of anything good. :P

Kyo-... Don't really get what you mean but okaaaaay.

Yuki-I agree with Levy-san and Nance-san.

Kyo- What?! Are you trying to pick a fight?

Levy *whisper* I think he wants to fight Kyo

Nance-...Yeah, lets go before we die! Enjoy the chapter!

CHAPTER 5

(AT THE GUILD)

Levy was sitting in the corner, not wanting to be hit by any flying objects or people. She wasn't reading though, which was unusual. Although, she had to admit that nothing was very normal anymore. Not since Lucy left. The guild was mourning the goodbye of a nakama, a family member, a fellow mage. At least she wasn't dead. Lucy isn't dead. That was the mantra going through everyone's heads whenever they thought about Lucy. If a person happened to walk by the guild, it would seem normal, but if that person visited regularly then they could see that there was a hidden aura of gloom underneath the covering of ruckus and laughter.

Something troubled her though, Sohma, Sohma, that name was familiar. Where had she heard that name? Lucy said that she was a Sohma by blood, but Heartfilia was her last name because her mother married and her last name was changed. Why did they run away? She got up and walked out of the guild- she had some research to do.

3RD PERSON POV

The Sohmas stayed up late, talking. Kisa and Hiro got tired so they went to sleep. Once the younger kids fell asleep, the older kids talked a little longer then fell asleep one by one. In the morning, after breakfast, Akito called a Zodiac meeting.

"Alright, the reason I summoned everyone here was because Kureno has something to show us." Akito nodded to Kureno who stepped up.

"The curse went away." The Zodiacs stared at him in shock. "I don't turn into a sparrow anymore and birds don't flock to me (AN: Wiki says that his animal is the rooster but he turns into a sparrow). They like me more than other humans but they don't come on their own anymore."

"WHAT?!" Everyone exclaimed at once.

Kureno went up and hugged Tohru, who immediately turned bright didn't turn and this caused everyone to wonder what happened and how was this possible? Hiro couldn't hug his little sister without turning, Momiji lost his mother and sister, Kyo could be with Tohru and Tohru with Kyo, Yuki could hang out with people his own age other than the other Zodiac animals, and Lucy could go back to her guild- assuming Akito let her- without them having to know about her secret.

"Yeah, I'm not part of the Zodiac anymore. But, will there be a new rooster?" Kureno smiled slightly as the chaos settled down. As we pondered this, Kyo hugged Tohru. Probably to see if his curse had left as well, but he poofed into a cat and groaned, not liking turning in the first place, but having done it on purpose… well, that was horrible to say the smiled slightly at Kyo before turning back to the predicament at hand.

"How is this possible?"

Kureno looked up, "I'm not sure. I just woke up one day feeling different and I guess that I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings and I bumped into a girl and didn't turn. I was so shocked that she thought I was mentally challenged. We spent some more time together and then parted. I came home and told Akito to call a meeting. I thought you guys would want to know."

There was silence for a moment but it was broken when Shigure spoke up, "What is the girl's name?" Everyone sweat-dropped at the nonchalant dog asking a totally side-tracked question when there was a serious matter at hand.

"She introduced herself as Arisa Uotani." Kureno answered with a smile, "And I take it that some of you know her considering your shocked faces."

"Uo? She's my best friend!" Tohru informed Kureno and everyone else in the room (can see it, everyone else but you. I'm not a 1D fan, this just popped into my head LOL Anywaaaays back to the story!) that didn't know her, "Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima are my best friends!"

"Did you tell her anything?" Hatori asked Kureno.

"I'm not that stupid" Kureno replied, rolling his eyes while Hatori looked relieved. He wouldn't have to erase her memories.

"Alright, the meeting is officially dismissed although I'm sure you guys want to stay and talk about it more. Feel free, this is your house anyways." Akito spoke up above the chaos. She was right though, the Zodiacs continued to talk. And talk. And talk. Although, eventually the subjects wandered.

AKITO POV

When Kureno told me the news, there was a storm of emotions flooding through me. Fear, shock, sadness, happiness, wonder, and confusion. Kureno was supposed to be my companion, the only Zodiac that understood me. I didn't want to let him go, but he's my friend and I don't want to force him to stay. Besides, I think he likes this Uo girl. And if she's Tohru's friend, then she shouldn't be too bad, right? I'll have to check on her later, but right now, Lucy looks in need of a friend. I went over to her. I was so glad she came back! Even if I did order Yuki, Kyo, Tohru, and Haru to go get her and Kisa tagged along to see her other Nee-san.

"Lu-chan! How's it going? Do you miss your guild? I really am sorry that I took you away from them." I sat down beside Lucy. She looked up, surprised and startled.

"Oh, it's you Aki-chan. You startled me" She pouted, "I'm fine. I do miss Fairy Tail though. They took me in after I ran away when Mama died. But now that I know why you called us, I'm not that pissed anymore."

I laughed, "That's good, I was afraid you'd hate me."

"Hate you?" Lucy looked surprised, "I'd never hate you! You're our leader, so I really can't but I also love you as a sister!" I laughed again.

"You were in Fairy Tail? I heard that that's the strongest guild in Fiore! Was it fun?"

"Yeah, they were my third family. I would rank them second though, after you guys. They might be my nakama, but you guys are my family and understand my curse. That doesn't mean that I don't miss them, but I really enjoy being back home."

"I'm glad, but you really love them don't you? They still are your family, even if not related by blood."

"Yeah. You'd really like it there, except for the curse. And don't worry, no one figured it out."

"Do you want to go back?"

"Yes. And no." Lucy looked surprised when she realized this, "I mean, I want to go back, but I'm afraid of what they'll think about the curse. Plus, now that Kureno lost the curse, I'm getting hopeful so I don't want to go back until I'm rid of it. They shouldn't have to bear my burden."

"Well, whenever you do want to go back, just tell me. I'll let you go. As long as you bring me along to visit once." I smiled.

"Alright." She laughed, "I'll bring along all whoever wants to go. You guys can't join though. You don't know magic. Unless you guys want to learn. It's not as easy as it looks but I'm sure that you'd be able to get a basic mastery of it."

"Yeah! I want to learn! Will you teach me? Please!" I begged her.

"Of course. And anyone else who wants to learn." She laughed again. I smiled, glad that I was able to make her happy.

"Yes!" I stood up and shouted, "Hey, everyone! Lucy has volunteered to teach us magic if we want to learn!"

The Zodiacs looked surprised but each one of them wanted to learn magic.

Lucy sweat-dropped at us but stood up and shouted, " Hey! Lessons start in two days, one for me to prepare and you to rest. I can teach you in a group or one by one. You decide and come talk to me by the end of the day! But now it's lunch and everyone needs as much strength as they can get! So go!" Everyone cheered and we all went to eat lunch and get some rest, just like she told us to.

LEVY POV

I went to the library but couldn't find anything helpful about the Sohmas so I went back to the guild. Everyone was trying to act normal and it was mostly succeeding. I had a Plan B since I couldn't find anything at the library. I headed to the job request board and scanned it.

"Levy-chan! Are you going on a job?" Jet and Droy came up behind me, "Team Shadow Gear!"

"Sorry Jet, Droy but this is going to be a solo mission." I told them but one glance at their crest-fallen faces mad me say, "But when I come back, we can go on one together!"

"Yay!" They went away.

"Eh, bookworm? What's this I hear about you going on a solo job?" I blushed slightly as Gajeel came up after Jet and Droy left.

"Exactly what it says. I'm going on a job by myself!" I told him.

"But it's too dangerous!" He protested.

I smiled at his concern, "I'll be alright Gajeel, it's just my kind of job anyways! Organizing some books for a bookstore! And the reward is great! 20,000 jewels and a free book!" He scowled but apparently, this job wasn't too dangerous for me because he left me alone. I smiled, this job was easy, the reward was great, and it was in Joya. In the town where Blue Pegasus's Hibiki Lates could be found. And Hibiki can use Archive. A magic that could be used to search up the Sohma family. Well, that is, if Hibiki would help her. But that was a problem that would be dealt with later.

Nance- Yay! This is the longest chapter so far!

Kyo-... Why...? Never mind.

Nance- :P It's December already! So Merry Christmas! Well, early Christmas.

Kyo- Yep, definitely weird.

Nance-Who are you calling weird? You're the one that turns into a cat when hugged!

Kyo- Don't hate! It's alright to be jealous.

Nance- Why would I be jealous of you?

Kyo- Not of me, of Natsuki Takaya 'cause you didn't think of the idea first

Nance- Whatever, I still own the plot though. And hey! I just realized that you can be smart! You have a brain!

Kyo- *scowl*