We slept until the sun's annoyingly bright rays of light shone through my window. I woke up alone up on the floor of my apartment. Was it all just a dream?

"Sorry, did I wake you, Luce?"

"GET OUT, NATSU!" I yelled, looking at the Fire Dragon Slayer.

Laxus ran from the bathroom, still wearing most of his clothes (only missing a shirt), looking like his was ready for some fight. His eyes rested on Natsu, and there were sparks of lightning flying. "You heard her, get out." He growled dangerously.

"Oh? And what are you doing here? You never liked Lucy or anyone for that matter!"

"I won't say it twice." He snarled at Natsu.

I ran behind Laxus. "Get out before you get hurt, Natsu."

He looked kind of hurt and shook his head. "I want to know where you're going."

"Like you of all people should-" I started.

"We're going to Raven Tail." Laxus answered. He knew how much that this information would devastate the others. I remained stone-faced, trusting that this was not true.

"Lucy!" He roared. "You can't be serious on joining the worst guild possible? Even after all we've been through?" He looked at me with flames ignited on his fists. He was angry at me, for something he caused?

"This is your fault! You didn't have to replace Lisanna with me. I want people to love me for me! Not for her. I am Lucy Heartfilia! Not Lisanna Strauss! Open your eyes, Natsu. Everything disappears eventually, just let me go already!"

"I'm not here for a Lisanna replacement! She's alive and back with us! I'm here for Lucy of Fairy Tail! I love you, Lucy!"

I stared at him. I saw Laxus' jaw tighten as he clenched his teeth from the corner of my eye.

"Come home, I'll walk you home to Fairy Tail, Lucy." He held his hand out to me. I looked at his hand. Who did he think he was? He'd kick me off his team than a week later claim his love for me and expect me to suddenly be oh so accepting? Ha, no! He's too foolish. I'm going to train with Laxus.

"I'm with Laxus, Natsu. That's why he's in my apartment. He stays here when he's not training. Deal with it." I lied. I smirked at Natsu, it felt so good to see the look of rage in his eyes.

"Since when?" He demanded.

"Since I was kicked out of that weak guild." Laxus said, catching onto my lie. "She's not yours. However, I'll thank you for bringing her here. Great catch, you just used the wrong bait." He smirked too, and it sent amazing chills down my spine, which made me blush.

"Laxu, I'm gonna go say good-bye to Gray, Erza, Mira, and Master again. Any words for the Thunder God Tribe?" I said sweetly.

"Yeah, same regards, I'll meet you there when I'm done with this trash."

"Okay, don't smash the house please." I smiled and hugged him and gave a glare to Natsu. I walked out of the door and onto the street. I walked to guild like I said I would. I summoned Plue to come with me. I stood at the doors of my old guild.

"Lucy,"

I turned around slowly, looking at the green haired wizard. "Freed,"

"How's it been?" He leaned against the wall by the doors. "You showed something amazing yesterday. Lightning magic isn't easy to learn."

"Freed, Laxus told me about the train to Hargeon. I remember him waking me up. Don't beat around the bush. What do you want?" I crossed my arms over my chest.

"You heard from Laxus?" He sighed.

"Yeah, he said to give you, Bixlow and Evergreen his regards. I just came to say good-bye to Gray, Erza and Mira."

I heard the sound of heavy foot-steps and something dragging against the road. "Laxus?" There he was, dragging Natsu's body with him.

"Laxus!" Freed yelled in excitement. "What are you doing here?"

"Picking up her. You done yet?" He asked.

"Nope, let me poke in and we'll be off." I smiled and pushed open the doors.

Gray was the first to notice me, and he quietly walked over to me. "Lulu. It's nice to see you looking well after last night. How are you doing?"

"I'm fine, brother. I just wanted to say proper good-byes before I left."

"And to return this."

Laxus' voice carried through the room, completely silencing the drunken chatter that had already begun to take place. Everyone looked at Laxus, who had slung Natsu into the middle of the floor of the guild hall. Natsu weakly stood up and pointed at Laxus. "You, you take good care of her or else I'll…" He trailed off and collapsed. The Master came out of his office on the second story, eyes already locked on Laxus.

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