Natsu POV

I looked to my right to see Gray and Juvia holding onto each other tightly. Erza and Jellal were hugging as well, and had ever since they had seen each other that morning. Ponytail Guy caused a lot of ruckus this morning because Laxus and Lucy slept in the same bed. I didn't see the problem with it. It's not like they were buggin' anyone. Besides, if Lis were here I would have done it, too. Lucy and Laxus shouldn't be separated, just like Erza and Jellal or Gray and Juvia.

"Listen up! Unit 134 will be heading out in ten minutes, say your farewells now." A general shouted.

I leaned against the side of the building we were all standing outside of. My eyes landed on my fellow dragon slayers, particularly Sting, Rogue, and Wendy. Wendy was holding Freed's and Gajeel's hands in a childlike manner. It's hard to believe that the Army would make a twelve year old girl fight Zeref. She was still young, meaning she was still inexperienced in the ways of dragon slaying magic. Sting and Rogue, on the other hand, looked ready to fight against the most dangerous wizard out there. I admired their strength and willingness to protect their families and friends. I silently wished I still had the power of emotion… I felt weak. I had lost my best friend, gained her back, and then lost her all because Lisanna was jealous I had grown close to Lucy. I felt like an idiot, a fool, a jerk. I wanted nothing more than to apologize and take her back into my arms, but that time had long since passed. Laxus was her hero, now. Laxus will pick her back up when she falls, and when her honor is threatened, he will be the first to defend her for she is his honor.

I smiled softly as the blonde mage that smelled like expensive cologne joined me by the wall.

"Shouldn't you be saying your farewells, Natsu-san?" He asked.

"Naw, I'm not good at good byes. It's more of see you soon, you know? Besides, we'll all see each other again. I know it." I said, looking at Wendy holding onto Freed as he talked with Bixlow and Evergreen.

"Rather optimistic for a man going to war." He mused.

I snorted lightly. "Yeah, you could say that. I call it a Dragon's hunch."

The man smiled at me, his eyes looking distant and hopeful. "I'm glad you think so." He turned to walk in the direction of Lucy and Laxus. "Also, Natsu-san, if you keep living in regret, you'll destroy yourself. Fight for the people you care about, because it's not just your life on the line. We are the final frontier against Zeref. We shall prevail, or we shall die. We must bring our entire being into our magic and blossom into the beautiful flowers of our magic." He paused. "When Lucy-sama was teaching me basic magic, she told me that. She called it 'Natsu's strength', or the Power of Emotion. Everyone who learned from her has your strength, remember that, Natsu-san."

I sat there, shocked at the words he told me. If everyone had mimicked my strength, where did my will to fight go? The man had long since left me as I pondered this information had walked over to Lucy with a smile on his face. He greeted her with a smile and a brief hug, before returning to a safe distance, meaning Laxus wouldn't tear his throat out.

Wendy, Romeo, and Gajeel made their way over to me. They looked pained at the sight of me. Romeo and Wendy were holding hands, and it made me smile, knowing she had found a suitable companion for herself. Besides, Romeo was a good kid, and easily compatible for Wendy, just like Lucy is for me. I froze at that thought. We could hardly be in the same room now, let alone companions. He had ruined their friendship, engulfing it in his flames of the palm of his hand.

"Natsu-san… Shouldn't you go say good bye to the others?" Romeo asked me.

I ruffled his hair. "This isn't goodbye you know, you'll live on through this. You might even participate in those Grand Magic Games you were going on and on about, if your old man would let you."

He gave me a huge smile and was about to say something when he was suddenly cut off by a loud trumpet sound and a man's voice. "Unit 134, Line up! We're moving out!" the general from before shouted.

"See you guys on the flipside, I guess." I called as I waved to them. I could smell Wendy's tears as I walked away. I felt a pang in my chest as my guild mates looked at us like we were animals walking into the slaughterhouse. "Don't worry, guys. We'll see each other again, okay?" I pointed my index finger upwards with my thumb sticking out to the side a bit, Fairy Tail's precious symbol next to their crest. It was a family thing, though I saw members of all the guild's present return it.

I boarded the train with disgust and began to feel queasy as my motion sickness kicked in. The train lurched forward as I looked out the window, not knowing if this would be the last time I would see my precious family. I felt my heart soar as I felt my motion sickness lighten a bit. I felt my will to fight beginning to return to me. I had something to protect, and I was damn well going to do it.

We did not come because we were enlisted by the Kingdom. No, we're here because we have people to protect, even if it meant giving our lives to do it. And knowing that everyone standing out there had the same intention that I did was comforting and even though we were not all of the same guild, it meant one thing. That's what it means to be a Fairy Tail Mage is all about.

Herro!

It seems it's been a while hasn't it? Well I apologize for that but as of tomorrow, April 1 2014, I will endure this torture device man call the High School Graduation Exam (HSAP in my area). The stupid thing lasts for 3 (THREE!) days of testing because... I don't even know... Oh well.

I wanted to give a chapter much sooner but writer's block decided it was going to make itself known. Anywho, I've finished (COMPLETED) Fairy's Love, with a very, very, very poopy ending in my opinion but I really really wanted to finish it.

Well, whatever.

Love 'n Lucky,

-SFL

P.S. - I have another story in the works as a replacement-ish thing for Fairies in the School, it has a different paring though because i personally hate NaLu with a bloody passion but still manage to write it anyway. Though the paring is going to remain a secret until I post it and get a few more chapters written in, you will just have to wait and see.