This is the time after the Edolas Arc and Lisanna RETURNED! Team Natsu wants to replace Lucy with Lisanna Strauss on the team, and that allows Lucy to think about her life. However, what most people don't know is that Lucy loves Natsu. What will she now do now and what is in store for her future love life?

Story By: RockCityGirl14

Chapter 2: My Final Decision

Italics mean Thoughts or Flashback

Bold means Letters to Mom, Shouga, or Team Natsu

Sadly, I do NOT own any of Hiro Mashimas' work, only the O.C's that come later!

(Lucy's P.O.V)

I woke up early the next morning around 4 a.m. due to a nightmare in my apartment that is located on Strawberry Street. I then noticed that I can't go back to sleep no matter how many times I toss and turn on my pink, fluffy bed.

As I sat up from my bed and stretched, I put my hand on my cheek and found a single tear cascading down my cheek, while remembering the events from yesterday.

Even though I was kicked off the team, I still had to plaster on my face, an either genuine or pseudo smile. I chose the latter since it helped me keep moving forward in my life. Especially since I grew up in an awful environment with my father, my mother died, and had my heart broken.

'Seriously, how dense can that Salamander be to not realize MY feelings toward him?' I thought.

Since it was still early in the morning, I decided to get ready for the day, by first taking a hot bath. I just decided to soak in the water for about 2 hours, deciding if the choice I'm making today is a good one. Once I finished my bath, I grabbed one of my white towel that was hanging on the rack and wrapped it around my body. As I was walking out of the steam covered bathroom to my walk in closet I grabbed a pair of clothes.

From my closet I decided to wear a nice, pink floral sundress with my brown combat boots along with my sunshine blonde hair down. After all of that I looked over at the clock, I saw that it was 7:30 a.m. and decided to walk to the guild and it was now 'that time.'

From my apartment to the ever famous guild, Fairy Tail, is only 10-15 minutes, just depending on how fast or slow you want to get there.

When arriving at the guild I noticed some people already there such as my best friend Levy who was reading a book to Gajeel about dragons around the world, then Cana drinking some booze (YES, SHE DRINKS THIS EARLY IN THE MORNING, SO DEAL WITH IT!), and Nab relentlessly trying to choose a job on the request board, and finally the new and so-called 'improved' Team Natsu. Erza and Gray were nice enough to wave over at me, but I didn't return it back. Natsu busy staring at Lisanna… which honestly it makes me sick. Then, Lisanna glaring right at me. Ever since we came back from Edolas, I don't know what her deal is with me because now she got what she wants from me…and that's EVERYTHING! Finally was Happy who came up and hugged me while whispering, "I'm sooooo sooorrryyy Luuucyyy!"

I looked down at the tiny, blue exceed and said, "It's alright, I know that the rest of ou- their team did it for their sake." Happy looked up to me while I was covering my eyes with my bangs once again and he said, "Hope you are okay Lucy."

I let go of his tiny body and started walking up the stairs that lead to Master Makarov's room. But before entering I turned to Happy, who was still staring at me with his Aera activated, and gave him a thumb up with a psuedoish-genuineish smile before saying, "It's alright!" With that, I twisted the door knob and went inside to make a life changing decision.

(Happy's P.O.V)

"Poor Lucy, I wish I knew of this earlier, but was too busy giving Charle a fish that I had caught yesterday in the river." I said to myself as I used my Aera magic to float in the air around the guild.

"Maybe I should listen to what she might have to say to Master just in case." I said as I flew to the door that wasn't even 20 feet away and pressed my ear up against the door while deactivating my Aera.

(Lucy's P.O.V)

I had let myself in through the unlocked door and noticed that Master Makarov was sitting on a wooden oak desk, facing the bright, blue, and beautiful sky through the glass window. "What is it that you want, my child?" Master Makarov had asked quite calmly still looking through the window.

I clenched my hand into a fist and said confidently, "Master, I wish to quit to Fairy Tail and travel all over Fiore."

Master had then pivoted his head due to the odd request that I was asking from him. His eyes were confused and wide before asking, "Why on Earthland would you want to leave? I thought Fairy Tail was your home, family, and nakama." While his voice getting softer and cracked.

"I first believed that that as well after coming from an awful father and coming to Fairy Tail and also my new family. However during these last few months, I was ignored by a majority of the guild members, kicked off of my team, and finally had my heart and trust for the people that I care for the most about, CRUSHED AND TARNISHED to many pieces." I said while Master was nodding his head for me to continue on.

"If I were to remember one of your speeches correctly, "If one person is sad, then all of us are sad" and "Ones persons' happiness is everyone's happiness" Yet, I felt no emotional or physical comfort when ignored by everyone as soon as Lisanna had returned. I'm sorry Master for the inconvenience, but can you PLEASE take off my guild mark?" I had finished while also letting my feelings and tears out.

I finally got a hold of myself after crying for 2 minutes then took a glance at Master Makarov who came in front of me and pat on my head gently. "I understand quite clearly now, allow me to take your guild mark off your hand." Master said tranquilly. I looked at my hand one final time and signaled Master that I'm ready. Within 2 minutes full of ancient chanting from Master Makarov, the pink guild mark I once knew had slowly disappeared leaving a cloud of pink smoke into the air.

(Meanwhile at the same time: Happy's P.O.V)

"OH MY GOD! I can't believe that Lucy wants to quit Fairy Tail! I need to tell Natsu and the others right now." I said while hastily activating my Aera and fly down the steps back to the table where Team Natsu was relaxing at. "NATSU!" I screamed loudly and sobbing.

"Happy, what's the matter? Did someone hurt y-" Natsu tried to say but I cut him off from speaking anymore.

"No time to explain, Lucy is in Masters' room and quitting Fairy Tail!" I clarified very quickly to him with the other members of Team Natsu also listening with shocked expressions planted on their faces.

"WHAT! No way! Lucy would neverdo that to us, she's our nakama!" Natsu said while running up the stairs to Masters' room with fire surrounding his whole body. Gray, Erza, and Lisanna were also following him to see if they can also help resolve the issue.

'Please Lucy, don't tell me that I'm too late…there wouldn't be a Fairy Tail without you!' I had thought to myself while trying to catch up with the others up to the room.

(Lucy's P.O.V)

"Thank you very much, Master Makarov." I said while giving him a big and final hug, knowing that this will be the last one for a long time.

"Don't worry, my child, I cannot force you to stay when your heart tells you different." Master Makarov had explained to me while letting me go from the hug. "Now remember, Fairy Tail is and ALWAYS will be your home and if you're to return, you are welcome to join anytime in the future, also I promise not to tell anyone, so please take your time." He had said while wiping his finishing tears off.

I tried very, VERY hard to hold my tears and finally said, "Sayonara Gramps." I lifted up my right hand in the air that previously had my Fairy Tail insignia, and also pointed out my index and thumb into the air. Master Makarov saw me doing the farewell sign and also copied my action.

As I exited the door, I was caught up with a mob of mages with emotional, confused, and also angered faces. 'Guess they already found out.' I had thought to myself.

The one thing that caught my eye the most was Team Natsu who was blocking the way.

"Move out of MY way guys." I said quite irritated and angry. 'To think they only care when I want to leave, they're just sick bastards.' I thought to myself.

"Noooo way! You're just gonna have to fight me if you want to leave!" Natsu yelled at me with the burning fire still around his entire body.

"Lucy, where is your guild mark?" Gray and Erza had asked me simultaneously, still confused at the situation and staring at my right hand.

"LUUUCCCYY…I'm sorry I told them, I was listening to your speech in Masters' room, and I didn't want you to leave us." Happy said while sobbing behind Lisannas' leg. I looked over at the blue cat with sincere eyes and said, "Don't worry about it, I'm going to leave with my head held high and train all over Fiore…now, LET ME OUT NATSU!" I screeched the last part out.

"NO! I said that you have to fight me in order to leave Lucy!" Natsu said angrily.

"Oh well, there's no other way to avoid this but I accept your challenge, Natsu Dragneel!" I said while getting into my fighting stance, and leaving the other guild members to gasp.

HERE BEGINS THE BATTLE BETWEEN EX-TEAM MATES!

And here ends another chapter! Who will win this fight? Natsu or Lucy? It's a fight that will leave you breathless and asking for more. PLEASE REVIEW! Also feel free to tell me if I made a mistake. See ya then next time people!