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Chapter 6: A New Friend

Laxus and the others were in the infirmary, still trying to process the thought of Lucy's 'sisters', and recovering. Meanwhile, Erza brought everyone to her house, so they can coo over her.

"Wow, your house is so big!" Lucy stared in awe before running into a random room and turning left and right. This made the rest worry, expect Erza who smiled warmily at them.

"Don't worry. It's not like she's going to break anything." Right as the words left her mouth, a loud crash was heard from a room. "LUCY!"

They dashed room after room until they came a stop at Erza's bedroom. Erza kicked down the door, not minding if it left particles of wood on the floor. The group made their way to the door just to see...

"...OMG!"

~At the infirmary~

"...Who do they think they are? Why them? Never will I leave Lucy alone with them." Laxus muttered under his breath. Sting and the rest sweatdropped then leaned back against the bed.

"Man, this bed is uncomfortable!" Sting and Natsu whined, resulting in them glaring at each other. "Stop copying me! No, you stop it!"

"Would you idiots shut up!" Gray hollered, clutching his head. 'Ahh! My head hurts even more!' Gray deadpanned, glaring at the sheets. The two idiots ignored him and continued bickering.

"This is all tatoo face's fault. He's the one who suggested we 'talk' with those demons." Orga agrued.

Jellal narrowed his eyes, curling his fingers. "At least I helped you guys find Lucy." He said through clenched teeth.

"Oh, right." Orga rolled his eyes in sarcasm then closed his eyes. Jellal huffed, sitting up straight, growling. "Think you're better than me. Oh please, not in an infinite year!"

"Is that even a year?" Rufus cut in, eavesdropping on everyone's entire conversation.

"Why am I surrounded by demons?" Loke wailed, covering his ears and ducking under the covers, whispering inaudible things.

Bickslow sat there with his helmet on, staring straight at the wall infront of him. He was bored out of his mind. "It's boring." He sighed, resting his chin on his hand then began tapping his fingers.

As he did, it make a 'tink'ing sound leaving Bickslow intrigued. He repeated the process over and over. "This is fun!"

Freed, being the most responsible and mature, laid content and read a book. Also, did I say he was reading it out loud. "...He gave her a kiss goodbye then rode off into the dark. She stood there, already missing his warmth and presence." Tears animated made their way down his cheek until crying loudly.

"Why? Why did he leave her?!" He cried dramatically, holding the book to his chest. While this was going on, Rogue slept peacefully. Wait, let me rewind, Rogue WAS sleeping peacefully.

Rogue sat up slowly, his bangs casting a shadow over his eyes. His hands clenched into fists, gripping the sheet, shaking furiously. His body shook and his breathing quickened. Everyone didn't notice the deadly, menacing aura and continued to ramble.

"Will you guys shut up." Rogue said through clenched teeth. No one heard him.

"Shut up!" No one heard.

"Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" He repeated, but still no one heard. By now the birds have stopped chirping, the happy aura disappeared, and everything was eerie quiet expect the room with a bunch of idiots. (A/N: No offense to the fans.)

"SHUT UP!" Rogue roared. The noise quickly ceased. All that was heard was Rogue's heavy breathing. He lifted his head to see everyone staring at him like a manic. He glared. "What?" He growled.

"...Uh...nothing." Sting quickling mumbled out. Rogue rolled his eyes.

"Next time you'll all be dead." He spat out venomously before leaned back against the mattress, turning his back, and instantly falling asleep.

Everyone blinked and sweatdropped. Sting sighed, relieved he didn't have to deal with a furious Rogue and that he didn't meet his fate. "For a second there I thought I was going to meet my fate." Sting grumbled.

"Wow, he really is a demon." Loke stuttered.

"You haven't see the real thing." Sting flinched, remembering the first time he woke up Rogue. Sting shook his head, trying to get the terrible thought out of his mind.

"I'm not scaried of him." Orga snorted, crossing his arms.

"Yeah right. You're scared of Minerva." Sting and Rufus stated, both wincing. Orga tried acting normal, but fail miserably, a bead of sweat rolling down his face.

"I hope Lucy's okay with those...those things." Laxus suddenly piped up.

"She's with Mira and Erza, so she'll be in good condition by the time we get out of here." Freed reassured, setting the book aside on the desk.

A knock on the door brought them to silence, then the nurse walked around the door. "Excuse me for interrupting, you are released." Before she could step aside, they trampled here even Rogue who was the first out the door beside the brothers.

"Oww..." The nurse then fainted.

~At Erza's house~

Everyone stood in room, frozen in shock. "E-erza? What are these?" Levy's eyebrow twitched.

"I love them like myself. This is how much I've collected so far." Erza stated calmly.

"You collect them?! Where did you even get these?!" Lisanna flailed her arms in the air, her feet refusing to move.

Erza shrugged nonchalantly, sliding her hands over the smooth, cold surface. Lucy sat there with a blank expression before her eyes drooped and her lips quivered violently.

"*Sniff*...Where's nii-san?" She whimpered, tears cascading down her plump, rosy cheeks. "Laxy-nii! Stingy-nii!" She wailing loudly, burying her head in her hands.

The girls' rushed over trying to comfort the crying child, but no avail. Lucy pushed them away, pushing herself to her feet then sprinting out the door. "Lucy!" Everyone ran out the door expect Erza, who looked down guilty, and Cana, who was glaring at her.

"Why did you even have those Erza?" Cana asked.

"I-I have no idea." Erza said, slowly clenching her fists. "I have no idea! I didn't know someone was going to injure themselves with it!" While Erza was ranting, Cana placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Let's go after Lucy first." She nodded and they ran out the door after the others.

They spotted the rest leaning against the wall of a building. They rushed over, already feeling their hearts pounding crazy. "Where's Lucy?"

"W-we have no *pant* idea." Evergreen spoke up. "She ran more faster than us, so we weren't able to catch up."

"What? You mean you lost her?!" Cana panicked.

"I'm sorry. It was all my fault! It was my fault we lost Lucy! The reason Lucy cried! The reason Lucy ran off!" Everyone could see Erza took this very hard. Mira walked up to Erza and hugged her.

"It wasn't your fault Erza. It was no one's fault. Don't go blaming yourself because Lucy was hurt. So, don't say sorry. Let's find Lucy, ne?" Mira asked softly, letting Erza go. Erza seemed to calm down a bit before smiling slightly and bowing.

"Thank you everyone. For forgiving me." Erza's eyes then blazed up in determination. "Now let's find Lucy!" They nodded and followed.

~With Lucy~

Lucy ran as far away as she can. She ran across the park and into a store, where she slumped against the wall. She sobbed quietly, wrapping her arms around her knees. A while later her cries lowered down to hiccups.

Light footsteps were heard nearing her. "Are you okay?"

Lucy lifted her head to see a boy about a year older then her with blonde hair and dark emerald eyes kneeling in front of her. The boy reached out his hand and helped Lucy up.

"...Thanks." Lucy sniffed and rubbed her eyes. The boy smiled and rubbed his neck.

"It was nothing." He frowned. "But why were you crying?" Lucy looked down to the floor with shame and shuffled her feet.

"You'll think it's stupid." She said quietly. The boy raised an eyebrow but smiled again. "It's alright if you don't want to tell me. By the way, my name's Matthew Dallan."

"I'm Lucy Heartfilia." The blondes shook hands before Lucy looked away and blushed. Matthew was oblivious to this reaction. "Um, can I ask you something?"

"Yeah, sure!"

"...Can I hug you?" She squeaked out quickly, blushing more furiously. Matthew took a step back in surprise and shocked before relaxing. He blushed as he opened his arms. Lucy walked into his arms and squeezed tightly, knocking the air out of him.

"C-can't b-breath." He chocked out. Lucy gasped and released some force, still hugging him. Matthew sighed in relief. He glanced down at Lucy and smiled, wrapping his arms around her.

The hug last for a few more seconds before Lucy finally let go, to both Lucy and Matthew's disappointed. Lucy and Matthew stepped back, blushing bright red. They stood in an awkward silence before Matthew broke it.

"U-um, well, t-that was...okay." Matthew chuckled nervously. "D-did you e-enjoy it?"

"Y-y-yeah." Lucy stuttered.

"I d-did to." Matthew then sighed. Lucy looked worried, and stood next to him. "Sorry, but I have to go."

Lucy pouted and her shoulders slumped. "Aww, and here I was going to hang out with you." Matthew blushed and rubbed his hands together.

"We can meet tomorrow. Like at the park?" Lucy nodded. Matthew stood there awkwardly then took a few steps before Lucy rushed in front of him, and hugged him. She let go blushing again.

"Bye, Matthew." She said shyly, rocking on her heels. Matthew's blush deepen, his heart racing. He smiled and quickly kissed her cheek then ran out of the store.

Lucy touched the spot he kissed her. Her heart sped up, and she felt butterflies in her stomach. 'He kissed me.' Lucy smiled brightly, looking forward to seeing him tomorrow.

She skipped out the door and down the sidewalk, people smiling her with soft expressions. When she reached near a pharmacy store, she saw her brothers' and their friends gathered around in a circle, panting.

Lucy sprinted, and jumped on Sting's back, startling him. "Stingy-nii!"

"Lucy!" Sting turned her around and hugged her tightly. Laxus also hugged her while the other boys surround the trio. Lucy then hugged Laxus. "Laxy-nii!"

"Luce! Where have you been? We've been looking all over for you!" Laxus ranted softly, holding her close. Lucy held her brothers close and sighed contently.

"Stingy-nii. Laxy-nii." She whispered, closing her eyes. They stayed in that position while the others smiled.

A rush of footsteps interrupted the moment, and the loud of skin meeting the concrete. "Hey, get off me!"

"No, you get off me!"

The boys' all looked for the source of sound before they found the girls' in a doggy pile. After they gained their composure, their eyes' widen as they looked up. "Lucy!"

"Shhh!" The boys' scolded, making the girls' raise their eyebrows. What they saw next made them faint.

Laxus and Sting hugged their sister tightly, also closing their eyes with smiles plastered on their faces. Lucy sat in the middle, a smile also adorning her face, snoring softly. Her nose twitched cutely making the boys blush.

'We're very glad we have you in our lives.' They thought, both leaning back and kissing her cheek.

Updated! Yes! It was so cute writing this chapter! ^-^ Also, the awesome idea of the appearence of Matthew was NALU-ROCKS323. I love your idea! :) But it was sad to write about Lucy's older 'sisters' make her cry. Sorry, for those who didn't want that.

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