Hello, I've had the idea for chapter 5 for a while now I just didn't have the time to type it up and everything. Fortunately I am on break for a festival so I got out early and got to write it! And for the guest that reviewed Unexpected Partners (thank you for the review) asking about the kingdom, I go over that in this chapter, I hope y'all like it! I don't own FairyTail.

Normal POV

"M-M-M-MIRA!" Lucy exclaimed as she gazed at the outfit Mira had provided her, she wore a V-neck, purple tank top with a pair of dangerously short shorts and her hair was tied in two small ponytails on the sides of her head, "I don't think I can go out like this! I'm practically wearing nothing!"

"Oh nonsense Lucy, you look great." Mira smirked, "Hot even." Lucy blushed 50 shades of red. She didn't reply, instead she look at herself. She did indeed look hot. I wonder if Natsu would like this? Wait why do i care if he would like it!? "Ya know Lucy, Natsu is still outside at the bar...why don't you bring him a drink and show him your new outfit!"

"W-What? But you're the barmaid and why should I show him my outfit?" She said a little flustered.

"BECAUSE, you two would make such a cute couple! I can see the way he looks at you Lucy." Mira said.

"The way he looks at...me?" Mira nodded and started to push a somewhat dreamy Lucy out of the closet and behind the bar. The guildhall was a raucous. The members were fighting and furniture was flying.

Mira gave Lucy a drink, "Here Lucy, it's a Fire Whiskey, Natsu's favorite."

"Okay...Hey Mira are you sure about this?" she asked, suddenly feeling self-conscious.

"Yep." she replied with a sweet smile.

"Oh, well okay then."

Lucy POV

As maneuvered my way through countless guild members to get to the pink haired man, who was sitting down laughing at someone getting hit with a chair, I realized different glances were being thrown my way. Damnit Mira, I knew I shouldn't have worn this. I was getting closer to him getting nervous. My palms were becoming moist from sweat. Just three yards away. I stopped and gazed at him, his tan skin smooth, yet strong. His pink locks in a put together mess. His strong jawline...when did he become this handsome? Was he always like this? Right in front of him now. He stopped laughing and looked at me, I saw his onyx eyes widen and I could tell his breath hitched. He looked at me up and down and smirked. Bump, Bump. My heart skipped a beat.

"Looks like Mira hooked you up, you look nice." He said, his voice deep and kind.

"...Huh, Oh! Yeah she did. It's definitely different than from what I'm used to that's for sure." I said.

"Yeah sorry, you probably would be more comfortable in some ball gown right." He said. What's that supposed to mean? I can't handle revealing clothes?

"Actually. I kinda like the change. It feels good to live a little ya know." I said. His eyes widened and then he nodded and glanced at the glass in my hand.

"Hey is that a Fire Whiskey? Did Mira send you to give that to me? Thanks." he said and started to reach out for the glass. Honestly I had forgotten it was in my hand. Change. I looked at the glass. Don't think about it too much. In one gulp I swallowed the whole drink. It burned. Bad. But I didn't show any pain. A pleasurable buzz was the only thing that remained from it.

I saw Natsu gaping at what I just did. I smirked, "Ahh, that wasn't bad!"

"L-Luce...That was awesome!" He cheered, "I didn't think there would be anyone else besides me that could handle a Fire Whiskey!"

"Hell yeah! All right Lucy! I say we have a drinking contest!" yelled Cana adjusting her barrel of beer.

"A drinking contest? I don't know Cana…" I might have made a mistake.

"Don't back out now Luce." Natsu said slinging his arm around my shoulder.

"Ok sounds fun." Fun...I don't remember the last time I had fun, "Everything is so different here than it was in the kingdom." I said with a slight smile. People were cheering and smiling getting ready for the contest when I heard a loud, condescending scoff. I turned to look at the upper level; it was the blonde haired man with lightning scar. He was scrutinizing me with a scowl on his face. Everyone stopped and looked at the same man I was. I stood my ground, shoulders back, and met his gaze, "Is there a problem?"

"I don't know is there? You don't know either, do you? 'Cause you just left; you left your kingdom, your subordinates, and you subjects to fix the mess you and Natsu made. And to do what? Have fun?" He said standing up. He's right. I did just leave. They probably think I'm dead. I left them in a state of misery. Realization hit me like a brick wall. My legs felt weak and I slowly sat down, eyes wide, not able to meet the man's eyes.

"Shut up Laxus! That's not fair! I'm the one who took her from Crocus!" yelled Natsu anger obviously building up in him.

"And yet she's still here." Laxus said.

"That's because she's helping me find-"

"Natsu stop," I said, "He's right, no matter how you look at it I abandoned my kingdom. And I don't deserve to be having fun, I have duties and responsibilities I have to live up to and what I'm doing is immature and childish." I should be trying to get back as soon as I can, but this place, it has this aura that makes one just want to join and take part of whatever they're doing.

"Lucy…" Nastu said.

"I think I need some air." I said and walked out, not waiting for a response.

I wonder how they are doing…

BACK AT CROCOS

A tall man with hair as white as snow stood on a balcony observing a city in the midst of being rebuilt. His gaze shifted to the sky. Miss Lucy...where are you?

FLASHBACK: DAY AFTER NASTU'S ATTACK

Normal POV

"This is inconceivable! How is it the queen has just up and vanished? No note, no clues, no-...body." Loke cringed at the thought of his queen and friend dead somewhere beyond their borders. No one had been able to find her since the attack. After the massive explosion heard, and seen, by many, the fighting stopped and it was silent.

"Shut up Loke! That idiot isn't dead! She's too damn stupid to die that easily!" Aquarius exclaimed. Though she put on a tough face, everyone knows how long Aquarius and Lucy had been together, she is just as worried about her as everyone else, "If anything I would say Queen Lucy has been kidnapped by our attackers."

"I'm sorry, but who are our attackers?"

"Yeah we haven't figured event that much out!"

"When are we sending a rescue team out?"

"You imbecile we don't even know where to look let alone have the resources to do that now in our current state of crisis!"

"I can find Lucy's body anywhere!"

It was complete chaos without their queen there to lead them. No one knew what to do. Should they focus on rebuilding? Start looking for Lucy? Announce her death? Constant arguing and questions were being asked and yelled.

"SILENCE!" A loud, thundering voice was heard over all of them. Everyone turned to see Capricorn standing firm while looking at the large map of the kingdom sprawled across the council table. He looked up at everyone, "Before Miss Lucy went out to battle so everyone could escape, she pulled me over to talk to me," he paused, "she said if that anything happened to her I would take over in her absence." Gasps were heard and murmurs filled the crowd. "Regretfully, I do not see it in the kingdom's best interest to go out and find the queen at this moment. I believe we should focus on the rebuilding, so that when Miss Lucy does return she won't have to worry about the townspeople."

"What about the attacker?" asked Loke, "I want to find them and get the chance to beat their faces in for touching my queen."

"All in do time," said Capricorn, "believe me I want just as much to eradicate them and send them to hell for putting Crocus and Miss Lucy through this, but keeping a level head is the best thing we can do right now." He had a stern scowl plastered on his face and everyone could tell he was seething with anger. Capricorn usually has a stoic facade, so him to show his fury was surprising and frightening. "Does everyone understand the game plan and what we all have to do?" Everyone nodded determined to do whatever they can to help, "Good," he said and raised his right fist, "For the Queen!"

"For the Queen!" They shouted in unison.

END FLASHBACK

Capricorn POV

He heard footsteps behind him and turned around to see a woman with long blue hair and a hard, stern face. "Aquarius, what can I do for you?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to see how you were holding up." She replied.

"Oh, I'm fine...just worried I suppose. She walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Capricorn, you are doing a good job looking over the kingdom, I thought you should know that. And Lucy...she will return to us."

He looked at her and turned back to the sky, "I pray you are right Aquarius."

BACK AT FAIRYTAIL

Natsu POV

I walked out of the guildhall in to the crisp, dusk air. It had been an hour since Lucy walked out. I wanted to go after her but Gramps didn't let me, he said she needed time to think. But I need to be near her, inhale her sweet strawberry scent, and run my fingers through her golden tresses.

I sniffed around catching her scent instantly. I looked up and climbed the building to the top to see her sitting down looking at the sunset. Her knees pulled to her chest. I walked over to her sitting next to her. She didn't acknowledge my presence just kept looking at the sun. "Hey," I said.

"Hey," she replied, "I'm sorry I just up and left I...I needed to think."

"No don't worry I just wanted to check up on you, you've been out here for a while."

"Oh? Yes I guess I have, haven't I."

"What's on your mind?" I asked.

"My kingdom and my life before I came here." she said, "I need to tell them I'm still alive, but...I don't plan on going back yet. I still have to help you find Igneel."

"I'm glad you haven't changed your mind." I said feeling relief, "If you want we can send them."

"Really! That's great! I have a lot I have to say to them and I have to thank them too. Thank you Natsu." she said turning to me; her dough brown eyes meeting mine; the wind blowing her hair around. I blushed at her beauty. Slowly and hesitantly I took a stray hair and put it behind her ear. Her cheeks became rosie pink.

I smiled, "Of course, no problem."

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