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Chapter 9: The stars

Missions after missions, injuries obtained one after another and not to forget, buildings crushed and towns destroyed to almost nothing, a Fairy Tail specialty. Natsu and I have been traveling all around Fiore completing missions both hard and easy. Grey Fullbuster and Erza Scarlet joined our team months later after my first mission in Fairy Tail, making us the strongest team in Fairy Tail. Together, we faced tougher challenges. Speaking of the team, I have never seen Natsu use his Dragon Slayer magic to its fullest potential. I remembered Erza telling me that when Natsu is serious, he has the potential to surpass her faster than a blink of an eye. Erza is an S-Class mage. It's hard to believe what she said about Natsu.

Natsu and I have grown much closer than before. Somehow, I have accepted the fact that he was able to penetrate the world's most secure house, which is the house that I'm living in. He would not tell me how he does it, which obviously annoys me to no end. Recently, I have not gained leads from the missions, other than re-learning to control my magic powers. It was something which I can't take off my mind. Why would no one tell me the story behind the day I lost my memories? I tried to contact Father but he would not pick up the phone. Most probably, he does not want to talk to me because of that argument we had some time ago.

I wonder If Master Makarov told Father that I have regained my memories. Could that be one of the million reasons why he is not picking the phone? Maybe, it is possible. I have not approach Master Makarov about this conclusion and I'm not willing to ask him. He would probably not give me any answers. I guess he doesn't want to be involved in my family's matters. It would probably end up like that horrible past I had.

I was sitting in the lounge, having a good chat with Mirajane. I practically did nothing but slack in the lounge for the entire day. I was extremely exhausted from all the missions I have done with Natsu and the gang.

"I haven't seen Natsu lately." Mirajane said to me, "Did the both of you happen to have a fight?"

"Huh, fight?" I exclaimed, "Why would I want to fight with Natsu? He is my NAKAMA!"

"Oh, so the both of you are not together yet?" Mirajane asked, her right hand cupping her chin.

"Say what?" I exclaimed, starting to blush. "I seriously have no interest in that pink-haired hot head!

I stormed out of the lounge. Goodness, of all people I would be paired up with, I was paired up with Pinky! Argh, the thought of it make me furious! And speaking of the devil, here he is, Pinky boy.

"Hey, Lucy!" He smiled to me, as he waved his hand, expecting a high five.

I ignored him and stormed away to somewhere no one could see me, not even Happy, who likes to fly around city. Gosh, I could tell that if anyone looks at my face, they wouldn't think twice about what's going on. It was obvious! I was blushing. I never thought of Natsu being more than Nakama. It just wasn't right. I must admit, he is kind, loyal, a jerk and even an idiot sometimes. He knows when to be serious and when not to be. Wait, this is wrong! I shouldn't be thinking about this! I should be finding something, or anything, linked to my past. Argh, but I can't think with this light and fluffy feeling inside of me.

Yes, you heard me, Light and Fluffy. I swear no words came into my mind other than "Light and Fluffy". I am not going to give myself in to these feelings. Not until, I get what I want, that is the truth behind my past.

It was already night time before I knew it. The stars shone brightly in the night sky. I wandered out of town and into the huge plains. I found a lone tree, far away from the other trees. I sat underneath its curtain like leaves. It was silent. I could hear the sound of my heart beating and the rustling of the tall grass surrounding the tree and me. I could finally think out loud.

The stars were shining brightly, just like the stars I've seen before I was captured by Father. I raised my hands to touch the sky and then, again. It struck me lightning. The memories came flooding in.

"Take the keys Lucy, and don't look back! Run away as far as you can! Don't let him reach you!" Layla Heartfilia ordered Gemini "Say this to Lucy. If she doesn't listen, make her!"

The Celestial Spirit hesitated to leave its master but, with a glance into Layla's eyes, Gemini took the Keys and fled away from the scene to Lucy.

Layla looked back to her husband. His hands looked as if it was dipped in a pool of blood. Layla felt a sharp sting in her heart. It was the most painful thing she has ever done. She loved her husband as much as she loved her daughter, Lucy. She knew that something was controlling her husband. It pained her to know that she was going to die in the hands of her husband. She closed her eyes and then looked at her husband. Tear fell on his cheeks.

"I forgive you, babe." Layla sweetly whispered to her husband.

With that, Layla Heartfilia died from a brutal death.

A/N: Speaking through the stars, the final moments of Layla Heartfilia have been revealed to Lucy! What will Lucy do now? Find out in the next chapter! Chapter 10: Lucy's mission.

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