Later that night
Lucy tiptoes out of her bath in her comfiest towel and proceeds into her living room.
The sight of Natsu, Erza, Gray and Happy making themselves at home which normally would've shocked her didn't even faze her. Much to the annoyance of Happy.
"Should we all read them at the same time then?" Erza said, Lucy now in her pyjamas nodded cautiously, pondering what these letters may contain.
Lucy walked over to her bed to find three letters clearly from Suko. Lucy always had Suko reading her novels and he even wrote some for her, so she knew his handwriting off by heart.
She also found presents and letters from her dad, which made her happy but she was solely focused on Suko at the moment. Her precious little brother that she caused so much trouble for.
"On the count of three then. 1… 2… 3… Go." Ordered Gray who had a pile of three letters himself.
Lucy's Letter (number 1) (X784)
Lucy-nee,
It has been 3 weeks since you've been gone, I know you'll come back I mean you promised that we'd read together when you got back so, why wouldn't you? Anyways, I'm going on a lot of small jobs now. I will keep this place pristine for your return, don't worry about rent. I've made enough to keep your place going for the next two months, it's the least I could do.
Hope to see you soon,
Sukotto Barrther.
(Number 2) (X789)
Lucy,
It's been a tough five years, you know? Are you dead? You feel dead to me. I haven't spoken to any of you in the longest time. I've been the guild master for four and a half years now and within the last couple of years we had a beautiful celestial mage, Yukino, join our family. However this was short lived. Anyway the reason I'm telling you this is that she left me the two golden gate keys she had in her will. They are going to waste with me and I know that she would've wanted you to have them. So please find said gate keys attached.
Sukotto.
(Number 3) (X791 one month before the Tenrou team returned)
Miss Heartfilia,
As guild master it is my duty to pass onto you the bad news that I have just received. Your father's merchant guild informed me today that your father passed away on Tuesday. Apparently he was happy to the end.
Condolences,
Fourth Guild Master of Fairy Tail
Sukotto Barrther.
Erza's Letter (number 1)
Dear Erza-nee,
You've been gone about three weeks now and I miss you guys like crazy. I didn't want to tell you this but Jellal stopped by, I tried stopping him but he started taking on the S class missions of our guild, to help with our finance and reputation. He's using the alias of Mystogan under my say so but when you guys get home, he'll leave. As is his choice.
But I'll tell you all about it when I see you, shouldn't be too long now? Right Erza?
Love Suko.
(number 2) (X787)
So I became the guild master etcetera etcetera, I'm not really one for small talk, even in letters.
The king of Fiore presented me with a prize for winning my second straight Grand Magic Games,
It was dragon scale armour and sword, a set.
They're in your room if you want them.
Sukotto Barrther.
Gray's Letter (number 1)
Yo Gray-niisan,
I miss you guys. Why aren't you home yet? I'm trying to hold the fort down but it's a lot for just me and Mystogan to handle, ya know?
I keep up my training every day in between jobs, just like you and Natsu-nii used to.
Please come home soon, I want to fight ya.
Suko.
(number 2) (X790)
Gray,
There is rumours of a human who has joined Tartaros, a demon dark guild.
I believe that man to be Silver Fullbuster,
So I thought you should know,
Do what you wish with this information.
Sukotto Barrther.
Natsu's Letter. (X789)
Yo, Natsu.
It's been a pretty rough few years.
I don't really get why you guys haven't come back yet but at the same time,
I wonder why I care?
You always gave the guild more trouble financially than good.
You say you cared about everyone and that you'd protect them,
Yet neither turned out to be true.
I always looked up to you, maybe too much.
I don't know why I'm telling you this, but man I still miss you guys tonnes.
I need you guys, now more than ever.
Suko.
Natsu noticed two dry tear marks on his letter, what has happened to this guy? Before he realised it he was adding his own tears onto the page as he felt a huge hole in his heart.
The friends all looked at each other, overcome with sadness and the realisation of the time that has passed.
Lucy began crying so heavily that Natsu and Erza both hugged her, each with tears in their eyes as well.
"Lucy what did he say to you? Was he horrible?" Natsu said with hurt and worry in his voice.
"No, he wasn't mean at all. He just had to tell me on behalf of the guild that my dad died." Lucy said through the tears, her voice screeching as she went.