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Natsu's POV

After Jellal left, each of us went our separate ways. Erza said that she would be scoping out the school if any of us needed her. Ice Princess went to check out the frozen yogurt shop across the street, and Levy went to the school library. How predictable. That left me standing alone, in the middle of a hallway, at the mercy of the fangirls.

Before they could find me, I headed out the first door that I could find. The door led outside, to a trail that went through some trees. Letting my curiosity get the best of me, I followed it.

The path wasn't very long, but it was long enough that I couldn't see the school over the trees. The trail led to a large pond, just big enough for swimming in. Surrounded by trees, it would be impossible to see the water unless you knew it was there. Quiet, secluded, and with a peaceful aura, this pond seemed like the perfect place to think. The perfect place to get away.

I sighed sadly and gave the pond a sad smile. "This is the sort of place that Lucy would have loved. I wish she were here right now."

It was almost time for class to start, so I reluctantly turned away and walked back up to the school. Before leaving however, I vowed to come back soon.

Lucy's POV

First period science was not my favorite way to start a day, but unfortunately it could not be helped. I sighed and listened to Dr. Jekyll drone on and on about formulas and chemicals. His real name was Dr. White, but Juvia and I had started calling him Jekyll after finding out about his brother. Mr. White, who just so happened to be my second period math teacher, was the complete opposite. So different, in fact, that you could not even tell they were related. We had nicknamed him, obviously, Mr. Hyde.

Looking over at Juvia, I frowned. The water mage was actually paying attention. In fact, she was taking notes. That was entirely out-of-character for the Juvia that I knew. Something was definitely up.

When the bell rang for second, I grabbed my bags and headed across campus to the math building. Math and science, first thing in the morning. I swear these people are trying to kill me.

Math went by much more quickly than usual. Juvia jumped up and left before I could even close my textbook. Curious, I followed her.

She skipped to the pool and disappeared through the door. I followed silently and sat on the bleachers, where the swim coach would not question my presence. She was already used to me showing up to cheer on her team captain.

Her success was not surprising to anyone, considering Juvia was actually made of water. In order to avoid trouble, she would often dive into the pool and melt, staying in liquid form until whoever was getting onto her finally gave up and walked away. The rest of us students were not quite so lucky.

Juvia was already in the locker room, changing into her swimsuit. I sighed and put my head in my hands. When the blunette emerged, I smiled as she dived into the water without even doing warm-ups. Kicking hard and stroking with her arms, she glided through the water gracefully as if she were born to swim. Which, in a way, she was.

After an hour of watching her break school records, which I was used to by now, the bell rang. I stood and stretched before hopping down the bleachers and grabbing a towel, holding it out for her.

Juvia smiled at me gratefully and took the towel from me, wrapping it around her body.

I smiled back and waited patiently as she got dressed. After she came out, we grabbed our bags and walked silently to the cafeteria. It was a comfortable silence, like we often had.

We took our trays and got in line. I got my usual turkey sandwich and water. She got a salad and some apple juice. I had learned long ago not to question her choice of beverage. She claimed that being made of water herself, drinking the liquid was similar to cannibalism. Besides, it wasn't like she needed to hydrate anyway.

Juvia and I sat at our usual table with Jellal. Our conversations went from topic to topic. Nothing important but always something that would take our minds off of whatever was troubling us. For me, it was the possibility of being found out. Jellal never had any worries, and there was definitely something wrong with Juvia, but no one said anything. We just spoke about our crazy ideas.

At one point, the conversation turned to our survival plans for the zombie apocalypse.

"If I am attacked by zombies, I will break into the nearest Wal-Mart. Then I will use supplies from the outdoors section and lock up all possible entryways. I will then zombieproof the whole building and wait. How I will stay alive inside is obvious. It's Wal-Mart." Jellal spoke seriously.

I thought for a moment before coming up with my idea. "I'm going to steal a boat. A big boat. Then I will drive the boat to an island. If there are any zombies on the island, then I will use my whip to force them all into the ocean. Then I will stay on the island for as long as it takes. And if the apocalypse lasts longer than a few months, which it probably will, I will go all out. Make clothes from leaves and flowers, hunt for food with my spear, and learn to communicate with the animals." Like Jellal, I kept a straight face.

Juvia gave me a strange look. "Why can't you just stay in the celestial world with your spirits?"

"My way is much more exciting." I stared blankly. "Your turn Juvia."

"Isn't it obvious? I'll just turn into water and wait out the whole thing." Juvia took a bite of her food.

Jellal and I looked at each other and shook our heads.

I looked up at him. "So, Jelly, who exactly did you invite to my little birthday bash tonight?"

Jellal smirked at me, not even commenting on the nickname. "You'll just have to wait and see."

I glared at him. "Well, I can always refuse to go. It's not like I have any obligation or anything."

He stopped smiling and grimaced. Sighing in defeat, he looked down at his plate. "Just an old friend. And some of her friends."

"Jellal-" I started angrily.

"Ok! Ok, I'll tell you. Erza Scarlet, Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster and Levy McGarden."

Both Juvia and I froze before screaming simultaneously. "WHAT?!"

He put his hands up. "Jeez, you two. What's the problem? Juvia, you have had a crush on Fullbuster for years. And Ashley, I know that you watch Gossip in the Mornings every day. Now you can finally meet some members of Fairy Tail. Besides, you both know that Erza and I used to be friends, so I thought, why not?"

Juvia gave me a questioning look. I nodded and we both jumped up I grabbed Jellal's left ear and she grabbed his right and together we pulled him down the hall. We didn't stop until we made it to the door that led to our hangout. Taking off down the trail, I knew that the two Blunettes would be following right behind me.

When I made it to the pond, I spun around and glared at him. Juvia stood behind me and sighed, knowing what would happen next.

"Jellal, I was purposefully trying to avoid seeing them!" I crossed my arms over my chest. "You just ruined everything that I have been working towards for the past seven years!"

He looked at me, confused. "Why would you try and avoid them? And what do you mean by seven years?"

Do I have to spell it out for you? Taking a deep breath, I did my best to blink back tears. "Jellal." I started slowly. "I am Lucy Heartfilia."

He blinked at me before bursting into laughter. "Yeah, right. You don't even sing!" Seeing my expression, Jellal slowly stopped laughing. "Alright Ash, prove it."

I looked at Juvia. She shrugged and walked over to one of the trees. Grabbing a branch and swinging herself up, she started rummaging through the leaves as if searching for something. Realization dawned on me just before she pulled out the black guitar case that I kept hidden in case I wanted to escape.

She walked over to me and set the case on the ground, pulling out a simple guitar. Handing it to me, Juvia sat back down and winked. "Go on Lucy. Show him what you've got."

Sighing, I picked it up. "What should I play?"

Juvia thought for a moment. "Oh! Remember that song that you wrote for Natsu but never got the chance to play?"

Just thinking about it made me want to cry. That song was written just before it happened. But if it would prove to Jellal who I was, I guess that I could play it.

Putting my fingers on the keys, I started to play.

Natsu's POV

I was walking into the cafeteria to meet the gang when I picked up a sound in the distance. Was that, a guitar? Curious, I walked out into the hall to try and focus on it. Whoever was playing must have been pretty far away, because it took my dragon slayer hearing to make it out. I froze at what I heard.

I said remember this moment

In the back of my mind

The time we stood with our shaking hands

The crowds in stands went wild

We were the kings and the queens

And they read off our names

The night you danced like

You knew our lives would

Never be the same

You held your head like a hero

On a history book page

It was the end of a decade

But the start of an age

Long live the walls we crashed through

All the kingdom lights shined

Just for me and you

I was screaming

Long live all the magic we made

And bring on all the pretenders

I'm not afraid!

One day

We will be remembered

I said remember this feeling

I passed the pictures around

Of all the years that we

Stood there on the sidelines

Wishing for right now

We are the kings and the queens

You traded your baseball cap for a crown

When they gave us our trophies

And we held them up for our town

And the cynics were outraged

Screaming 'this is absurd'

Cause for a moment a band of thieves

In ripped up jeans got to

Rule the world

Long live the walls we crashed through

All the kingdom lights shined

Just for me and you

I was screaming long live

All the magic we made

And bring on all the pretenders

I'm not afraid

Long live all the mountains we moved

I had the time of my life

Fighting dragons with you

I was screaming long live

The look on your face

And bring on all the pretenders

One day

We will be remembered

Hold on, spinning around

Confetti falls to the ground

May the memories break our fall

Will you take a moment

Promise me this

That you'll stand by me forever

And if god forbid, fate should step in

And force us into a goodbye

If you have children some day

When they point to the pictures

Please tell them my name

Tell them how the crowds went wild

Tell them how I hope they shine

Long live the walls we crashed through

I had the time of my life

With you

Long long live

The walls we crashed through

All the kingdom lights shined

Just for me and you

And I was screaming long live

All the magic we made

And bring on all the pretenders

I'm not afraid

Singing long live all the mountains we moved

I had the time of my life

Fighting dragons with you

And long long live

That look on your face

And bring on all the pretenders

One day

We will be remembered

The words touched me, and I immediately knew why. It couldn't just be a coincidence that someone was singing a song full of my memories. Images flashed through my mind.

~Flashbacks~

"Wow Natsu, you really can fight dragons?" Wide brown eyes stared at me with adoration. It was strange. Usually I was the one looking at her that way.

"Of course not, Luce!" I said happily. She looked down.

"Oh."

I smiled at her and grabbed one of her hands. "We can fight dragons. Together!"

She laughed and looked at me, those beautiful brown eyes staring deeply into mine. "Yeah, Natsu. Together."

"Wow Luce, look at this place!" I smiled at her warmly.

"I know Natsu. Fairy Tail. We are finally here!" Lucy was gaping openly at the building in front of us.

"C'mon Lucy, turn it into a story! I like it when you turn stuff into a story."

The blonde mage giggled. "Ok Salamander. Close your eyes."

I did as I was told and listened to Lucy's sweet, calming voice.

"We are two thieves that travel the land in search of gold and jewels. We have just reached the kingdom of Fairy Tail, but instead of chasing us away, they welcome us with open arms. We are crowned the king and queen of the whole castle. They are holding a celebration for us with confetti and dancing and games, and all the lights in the kingdom are shining, just for us."

When I opened my eyes, I could see it. Me and Lucy dressed like thieves, but wearing crowns. Everyone laughing and singing and giving us warm smiled. It was a place for us to belong. Here, we could rule the world. "Yeah, Luce. Just for us."

I held her as she cried, not knowing what to do. "Lucy, why are you crying in the first place?"

"I-I had a n-n-nightmare…Natsu it was horrible!" She cried harder into my shoulder.

"What happened?"

"You left, and I was alone. Nobody talked to me and pretended that I didn't exist. And I couldn't find you because you were hiding from me!" She sobbed and pulled away, whispering the next part. "I don't want to be left alone."

I reached for her, wiping her tears. "Don't worry Luce. I won't leave you alone. I promise to stay with you forever."

"Forever?" She stopped crying and looked at me, hope in her eyes.

I nodded and pulled her close, rocking her back to sleep.

~End of Flashbacks~

I knew that voice. I knew those words. I knew that it was my best friend. She was alive. She was singing.

And she was here.

Lucy's POV

Three hours later

We ended up skipping fifth and sixth period because I was convincing Jellal. After singing three songs and answering a million and one trivia questions, he finally decided to believe me.

Unfortunately, we knew that backing out of karaoke would just make them more suspicious, so I tried the next best thing, though I knew that it wouldn't work. While Juvia and Jellal went back to class, I went home and grabbed a piece of paper.

Sitting down at my desk, I got to work.

Natsu's POV

"Natsu! You've got mail!"

Gray's voice interrupted my train of thought. Growling, I walked over and grabbed the envelope from his hands before shutting myself in my room.

The envelope was pink, with my name written neatly in cursive across the front. I wasn't in the mood for fan mail, but something compelled me to open it.

The contents of the letter made me want to cry.

Dear Natsu,

I know that this may come as a shock to you, but hear me out. I heard that you are looking for me. That is what I am writing about.

I want you to call off the search. Tell the gang that looking for me was a mistake, or that you know you won't find me, or even that you give up. Yes, I know that you want me to come back, but don't. If I wanted to be found then I would have already revealed myself. I have a life here in Hargeon, friends. I am happy.

I will admit that I occasionally miss singing with you, but that life is behind me. Please, don't let your past with me get in the way of your future. I am sure that you can rule the kingdom without me.

Tell Happy that I miss him, and that I am sorry. But please do not tell anyone where I am except for that certain blue cat and Master. And...And I want you to know that I love all of you. That will never change.

Goodbye Salamander.

-Lucy Heartfilia

There is an extra long chapter for you guys. I hope you liked it.

Should Lucy be revealed in the next chapter during karaoke, or should I hold out and have Natsu find her at the pond later on? Review what you think.

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