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 5: Unexpected Surprise!

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 was only yesterday afternoon that I had quit the guild, Fairy Tail, and on my way to travel around the country of Fiore.

(Flashback of Yesterday: Lucy's P.O.V)

But first, I had to stop back at my apartment and pack all of my necessities. My necessities: such as clothes, shampoo, brush, and strawberry perfume. These all will be packed into an air space cube that I received from my mother before she died. According to the instructions, it can carry up to 5,000 pounds, but in reality, it only weighs only about 5 pounds.

Thanks to that battle from my ex team mate, I had to trash my pink floral sundress and change into black skinny jeans, a neon green shirt and also my black high tops. Then to top it all off, my hair was up in a high ponytail and I wore red heart earrings.

Finally, I was done with all of the packing and then placed 2 years rent on the table for my landlady. I know that I'm going to be gone for longer, but this will have to do for now, and until that rent runs out, I'll put more jewels later.

However, as soon as I was exiting the apartment along with my airspace cube and suitcase, I noticed that my landlady was at the front of the door, arms crossed and her right foot tapping at the ground.

My landlady was a short, plump lady who looked around her mid 50's who always wore short, skimpy clothing like I do for some odd reason. But as for right now, she has a medium shade of purple hair while wearing a red dress along with high heels and shades. To finish the look up, she wears a pearl necklace, plenty of bracelets on her arm, and big earrings.

I stared at her before saying, "What are you here for, Landlady?"

"What do you think I'm here for? I'm here to collect your rent for this month." She had explained to me.

"Whatever…the rent is on the table, and its 2 years worth." I said while trying to walk away but she blocked me off. Almost how Natsu was when I tried to leave Fairy Tail earlier.

"Are you planning on going somewhere, Miss Lucy?" She had asked me in an almost motherly tone.

"Yeah, I plan on traveling Fiore since I quit the guild earlier, but don't worry…I'll send more jewel once that rent runs all out." I answered back to my landlady as I tried to escape again but she blocked it.

"Of course I understand. Although, I thought that you loved this guild here…are you leaving because of that boy?" She asked.

I blush a crimson color like Erza's beautiful hair. "N-No, why would it be because of him?" I stuttered to her.

"Don't worry, I know your feelings toward him, and I can only guess that he hurt you in some way. This sort of thing happened to me when I was a young girl just like you. If you ever want to talk about it, then you can write me a letter anytime while on your travels…I'll be there for you." Landlady said to me, almost reminds me of my mother when trying to cheer me up.

I was then tearing up at her words, "Thank you very much Landlady, I'll make sure to do that...plus what is your real name, I never got the chance to learn it?" I questioned her.

"It's Shouga…until then, I'll see you later." She said while giving me a hug and walking inside of the apartment.

"Bye Shouga, I'll make sure that I send you letters." I whispered to myself as I was walking away from my apartment.

(Flashback of Yesterday Ended)

Now, I'm currently in the entrance of Magnolia. I decided that my first stop will probably be Hargeon since they have plenty of markets, stores, and magic shops, so I can find some new gate keys to add onto my collection and also some food for the road.

From the entrance of Magnolia to Hargeon is only a days' walk, so it's not entirely that bad. Within 3 minutes of going inside of the forest and walking, some STUPID ASS FOREST VULCAN had to come picking a fight with me and was very pissed. I grabbed one of the golden keys from my ring and said calmy, "Open Gate of the Golden Bull, Taurus." Soon, a brown smoke came up and then appeared was the bull spirit, Taurus.

"Hellllooo Miss Luuuccyy! What a moooost exciting day to see youuu!" Taurus said while having gigantic pink hearts in his eyes.

"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! Can you take down that forest Vulcan for me?" I said quite annoyed with his behavior for the hundredth time.

'LOVE RIVAL!' Taurus had thought to himself when looking at the forest Vulcan right in front of him. That look coming off from Taurus reminded me of Juvia and her love rival obsession. At this time, both Taurus and the Vulcan were both staring at my body.

However, the battle between the two big monsters only took 20 seconds, considering that all Taurus had to do was swing an axe at the Vulcan and he was down for the count. The funny thing is that they're both perverts and both liked pretty women.

What interested me the most about the Vulcan was his story and why he was mad in the first place.

He explained to me that he was once the leader of the Forest Vulcan Tribe. However got that spot taken away as they figured out that the old king had returned back from a long journey around Mt. Hakobe. Also, that many of his people had ignored and kicked him off the tribe, thus making him a lone Vulcan.

"Really! Something similar happened to me too! My friends abandoned me as soon as a presumed dead friend came back and she took my spot on the team." I explained to the Vulcan.

We have been talking for around 2 hours together on the gravel road since the encounter and he agreed to show me the path that leads to Hargeon. We had told many stories and jokes to pass the time. Ever since then, the trip was quiet and calm without any more ambushes. I have also learned that he wants to travel to Mt. Hakobe so he can become stronger and that his name is Daisuke.

"Thanks Daisuke! I hope that I can meet up with you again, it been fun!" I yelled over to him as we reached the entrance to Hargeon and the exit of the forest.

"Bye Lucy!" Daisuke said as he walked back into the forest.

I walked around the town for a while until I stopped over at one of the ports, which were located right next to the ocean. Hargeon is known to hold the most amazing ports in all of Fiore, which is also known to watch the bright orange sunsets at the end of a day. I walked over to one of the ports, and took a seat down as I removed my socks and black combat boots so that they could soak and flutter in the cool water.

This town holds a bunch of 'fond and special' memories when I first met the fiery dragon slayer, Natsu and the beautiful winged exceed named Happy, when they first rescued me from Bora of Prominence, who collected women as slaves.

As I turned my head, I noticed many buildings were be built and also rebuilt near this area. Maybe due to the fact, that it was Natsu, who created this mess in the first place when I had first met him. He was ALWAYS known to go overboard on missions and rescuing people.

I remember that was one of the happiest days in my life and also an entrance to my new family.

'UGHH…gotta get over them, Lucy… remember, you HATE them, wait… do I even hate them? Even thought they hurt me in ways that I couldn't imagine, I still can't hate them.' I thought to myself.

I finally got my thoughts together and noticed that it 10:20 a.m. I grabbed my socks and boots together as I put them back on and got up onto my feet. As soon as that was done, I walked throughout Hargeon to find a decent magic shop.

It wasn't even 15 minutes until I saw a tall, muscular blonde male that looked probably around his mid twenties wearing a dark fur trimmed trench coat that went past his knees and also black spiked headphones.

I wasn't entirely positive if it was him, so I went up to the man.

"Excuse me?" I asked. The man continued to walk away as though he didn't hear me. It probably has to do with the fact that he was wearing headphones and listening to some type of rock music.

"EXCUSE ME!" I yelled while poking him on the shoulder. He had finally turned around and I saw his face completely. It was none other than Laxus Dreyar, grandson of Master Makarov, of Fairy Tail.

ANOTHER CHAPTER DONE! So, I just wanted to add the landlady into this story because she may play a big role in later chapters. What will happen now that Lucy meets up with Laxus? Will this be a good thing or a bad thing for her? Also, what might Lucy and Laxus talk about since they are now face to face…Will it be romantic or awkward? STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER, and I'll see you all later!