Bitten

A/N: Please vote on the poll on my PROFILE. Please tell me who to pair with Lucy! Will it be Gray, Zeref or an OC?! Help me, I don't know who to pair with her. They are just too damn perfect for Lucy!

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Last time on 'Bitten':

'Lucy breathed in heavily and explained everything to Gray.'

"They betrayed me and Lucy, then left us alone in the island of Tenrou. How pathetic, Natsu Dragneel! You're still as dense to not know that she has been crushing on you ever since. And you just broke her heart. Time will come...We will break yours..."

Chapter 5 - Return

A year has passed, and Zeref's gaze is fixed on the water dragon heading towards Tenroujima. With his side, are two of his followers, Lucy and Gray. Lucy didn't care much about the sunlight since it had no effect on her. Zeref too, the sunlight didn't affect him that much. Unfortunately for Gray, he had to make a lot of layers of ice to protect his so-called genuine skin. At one time, he attempted to strip under the sun and guess what happened? He nearly melted like ice cream. Lucy couldn't do anything more but laugh at him.

Gray watched as the dragon swam closer and closer until it reached the shore. Lucy's red eyes darted to it as it transformed into a human. A human with messy light blue hair and big silver eyes. He wore a fine leather jacket and underneath is a white sleeveless shirt. He wore denim pants and blue snickers. The man walked elegantly to Zeref and raised an eyebrow at him.

"So the Lord of Darkness called once again, five times a year. What can I do for ya, Zeref? You want another dragon from our realm? Sorry but I cannot send you a fleet of dragons once again unless a gate opens for them" the man said sarcastically, but didn't match a word in Zeref's mind.

Zeref rolled his eyes. "Take Lucy and Gray back to Fairy Tail, Ryujin. They are your responsibility, whatsoever happens to them is clearly your fault. I am not to blame since you should have followed my instructions: which is to keep them safe and sound. Got that?" he commanded to Ryujin, who's jaw had dropped to the floor because of him being too bossy and for being to stiff against him.

"Whatever, enough of your talk. I'm taking Gay and Lucy back to Fairy Tail because they are my responsibility, whatsoever happens to them is clearly my fault. You are not to blame since I should have followed your instructions: which is to keep them safe and sound. I got that!" Ryujin nearly repeated everything Zeref said. He didn't know if Zeref should take it as an insult or sarcasm. Either way, both are negative.

Ryujin eyed on his two so-called descendants. "Let's go safe and sound, Gray, Lucy..." he said at them with a grin and glanced at Zeref. "I'll be back and tell them HOW safe my transportation is, Zeref" he grinned. Ryujin went back to his original form, which is the water dragon. Gray and Lucy climbed on his scaly back.

Before they go, Lucy glanced back at Zeref. "Thank you, Zeref, for everything..." she managed to say out loud, shocking both Zeref and Gray. For the first time of his life, someone thanked him for something. And for the first time, he smiled a real one. And for the first time, he had real friends.

He nodded at them, specifically Gray, who thanked him earlier before Lucy did. He waved his right hand while his left hand conrtolled his thick layers of ice. "No long goodbyes, Lucy. I'll see you both next time, then" Zeref said finally as Ryujin swam fast to the Port of Hargeon. Both remained silent the whole time, and Ryujin would always be the one to break the awkward silence in the air. Other than silence is the sound of Ryujin crashing through the sea.

"Well...Um...We're almost there, maybe 10 minutes or so. Although I have to drive you along the back of the port so no one would notice a large water dragon in the seas that loved to eat humans. Plus did Zeref tell you that he lllllllikes someone?" Ryujin brought up a topic, rolling his tongue like Happy.

Gray and Lucy froze. "Zeref liked someone?! And to this day I thought he's as dense. Do you know who he likes?" Lucy asked maliciously, ready to go matchmaking when she meets Zeref again. Gray couldn't help but smirk and think about Zeref, his closest friend for a whole year. It's truly hard to say goodbye for someone who provided care and concern for a year and a half. Yes, Zeref trained them both physically, mentally, spiritually and magically. Now they are have one thirds of Acnologia's magic power, which is half of Zeref's.

Ryujin gave a loud laugh that it made the water dance. "But of course not! I don't know anything about someone he has interest into. But I promised not to tell her name though, it's pretty much of a secret...Anyways, listen to what I am about to say: It's Mavis Vermillion. " Ryujin started. Gray and Lucy lent their ears.

"Mavis was just a kid back then, and I guarded Zeref. He watched her grow up, and he approached her. They met, and they became good friends. At one time, Zeref was about to confess his feelings, but she got her attention to the guild: Fairy Tail. She had good bonds with the members, and her strong relationship with Zeref is slowly fading. He waited for months for her to notice him, but then Mavis almost forgot about him. I quickly fixed their hearts and fled to Mavis, telling her that Zeref had been worried sick for months. Mavis responded and visited Zeref, in Tenroujima. There, Zeref confessed his feelings for her and they just hugged. Zeref's gloomy atmosphere turned happy because Mavis returned it. Unfortunately after a few months of their bond, when the S-class Exams which took place in Tenroujima, Zeref was unable to control his powers, bringing death to Mavis. He wanted to die, as well. For all his hopes are gone. He never smiled till that day and he remained in the island, just to see Mavis again. He waited for years for her to come back, but to no avail. Luckily you two came, and he's happy once again. Then sad because you already left, but I am quite sure that in his heart, he became proud. And that's their epic love story" Ryujin said.

Lucy and Gray had sheepish smiles implanted on their faces. "Wow...That's actually quite painful.." Lucy said as she placed her hands on her chest, where her heart is. "We never should have left but I am sure he understood, right, Ryujin?" she assured. Ryujin nodded and stopped, because they had reached their destination.

"So this is the port of Hargeon..It's been a while...And I can't wait to drink human blood! It must be a good meal after that!" Gray cheered. Yup, he wanted to have a taste of human blood so badly now. He was disgusted of animal's blood since that's what he has been eating for over a year now. He grinned at Lucy and then Ryujin.

Ryujin who went back to his human form, grinned back. "This is as far as I could take you. The Magic Council might come here in a flash if I stay here for long. I'll see you both next time" he said and disappeared in thin air. Gray sighed, he wished he could have stayed with them longer. But he always had to avoid the Magic Council because they might sense a powerful presence from him.

They walked to the train station, before they climbed aboard the train to Magnolia, Lucy asked Gray: "Gray, why are we going back to Fairy Tail? I thought we're having revenge, shouldn't we just join another guild?". Gray didn't respond, but Lucy is sure he has a reason. Maybe he believed that they didn't forget them yet, maybe they were worried too.

"We should give them another chance, you know?" Gray answered, avoiding Lucy's eyes. She smiled, yeah, she SHOULD give them another chance. Maybe they were testing on how strong they are, and how long they would survive, or maybe it was part of the S-Class Exam.

Lucy looked out the train window, seeing the grasslands and the cows that mooed. She remembered the time she had a contract with Taurus back then. She saw a stable that had horses in it. They reminded her of Sagittarius, the archer in a horse costume. The train passed by a zoo and Lucy caught a glimpse of a lion, that reminded her of Loke. Then there was a big lake, that reminded her of Aquarius. She smiled and sighed at the same time, reminiscing the times she got all her spirits. She's lucky to have them with her, anywhere she goes.

At last the train stopped and the conductor announced that they were in Magnolia. Lucy didn't know if she's excited or scared. Excited, that she would see her friends again. Scared that they might have really forgotten them completely. She shivered at the thought that they would reject both her and Gray when they get there. Of course, Gray noticed how uncomfortable Lucy felt and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry Lucy, I'm sure they'll accept us. If not, we'll get them somehow" he encouraged her.

Lucy smiled at him, but it was a fake one. "Thanks Gray..." was all she could say for now. Gray nodded understandingly, of course he knew that she feared the day that her friends would forget her. He breathed in heavily as they walked past the familiar buildings of Magnolia. Lucy didn't feel anymore apprehensive about her rent, she payed it completely for 5 years.

After their long walk, they finally arrived at the giant gates of Fairy Tail. They nervously entered in the guild, but Gray and Lucy swore they smelled blood from inside, and their fangs are already showing. They obviously look like they were vampires, actually. They wore gothic outfits now, and Lucy's hair had black and red highlights. Gray had Dracula's Cape and a black eyepatch, to cover his right eye, which Zeref had put a spell on so he could summon demons from hell when made contact with an enemy, or simply do illusions to people. Lucy's power is far more stronger. She can enter people's mind by her eyes and confuse them. She can put nightmares on people who are asleep or people who fell for Gray's creepy illusions. And lastly she could do some death attacks, which is like Zeref's. But she never used her death magic, since it was forbidden.

Gray barged in with Lucy. They would look like totally different people, but one could recognize them if they squint. "Guys, we're back.." Lucy said grimly, her eyes darting over all the members, mainly Natsu, who just dropped Elfman from his hands. He glared at the two, not knowing who they are or what their business is. Plus, he had never seen them before, he had the slightest feeling of deja vu. Everyone in the guild to turned their attention to them.

"You?! Who are you?!" Natsu asked.

Ending Notes: Oh no, I built a cliffhanger. This is not a ZERVIS STORY, A ZERCY STORY NOR A GRAYLU STORY. Still no pairings for Lucy, and no, Zeref and Mavis didn't go steady in their relationship. I'm still clueless on who to pair with Lucy. Shall she remain a single and have her love life in the future chapters?

I don't know anymore, honestly. I'm stupid...

Thanks for reading anyways, hope you enjoyed this chapter~!