A/N: This is it. Secrets out. Too much thought has been used in this chapter. Time for me get a break and go hunting for part-time jobs. I've got too much time in my hands. Don't forget to review!

Chapter18.2:My Life Is A Secret

"Before we enter your memories, your soul will be inside of your own body. You can't control the body but you can see and feel everything your past feels. I'll be by your side to take care of you. Do not worry." Layka warned me. "So, here we go!"

Again, I was blinded by a bright light and before I knew it, I woke up resting under a willow tree. I looked up and it was a young pinked-haired boy. He looked liked Natsu but he had a noble boy's aura. Plus, he was dressed appropriately and not half dressed like he is in the present timeline.

"I hope sleeping on my lap didn't make you feel uncomfortable in any way, Lucy." The pink-haired boy said as he scratched his head.

I shook my head and stared at his face. He looked at me and smiled. I noticed we were wearing matching rings.

"Master Natsu, Master Lucy," Virgo called out to us, "Master Layla is calling you."

"Okay, we'll be on our way!" Natsu replied.

"Come on, Lucy!" Natsu grinned, as he helped me up. "Let's go back inside."

I nodded my head and we strolled back into the mansion. I was right, the boy is Natsu. It is a little bit hard for me to believe it as he never talks formally, ever. When we arrived, we were greeted by the servants and we greeted them back. Mother was talking to Javier, our butler. She had her serious face on and after that, she turned to us and smiled. She made her way towards us and bent down to talk to us.

"Hey, Natsu." Oka-sama said, "Igneel wants you back home, now. We've prepared a carriage for you. Javier will bring you home safely."

"Thank you Mrs Heartfilia." Natsu replied, "I shall be going."

"Let's play again someday, Lucy." Natsu flashed a smile at me, "See you soon!"

I flashed a smile at him and escorted Natsu to the front gate of the mansion. As Javier and Natsu were about to leave the mansion, I was pulled back into the life dimension.

"By now, you should know who he is." Layka said, still looking at the memory window.

"Natsu is," I paused. "He is my fiancé?"

I was still unsure about that memory. A part of me accepts this fact but the other half, denies it. Layka looked at me, debating to herself if she should comfort me or not. Layka sighed and looked towards another memory window.

"You're journey here is now over. It's just beginning." Layka continued. "This memory belongs to Oka-sama. In here, we'll see the discussion between Igneel and Oka-sama."

"Igneel." I gulped. "You mean the Fire Dragon and Natsu's foster father?"

Layka nodded her head and then, the amazing flash of bright light. I should really close my eyes next time I get sucked into a memory window!

The atmosphere became warmer and warmer and when I opened my eyes, a burst of red flames and the fiery atmosphere greeted me. I turned around and the sight of a real dragon got me rooted to the ground. Its eyes were glittering red. Its scales were red and some glowed like hot coals! It stood up and thick grey smoke surrounded its body. Its roar was loud and proud. As its forelegs touched the ground, it felt like an earthquake. The ground rumbled.

"And may I ask what is a Heartfilia doing in my domain?" Igneel growled, stomping his forelegs and bending his head down to face my mother.

"It's about the engagement between our kids." Layla Heartfilia replied. "I hope you have made your decision."

"Hmph." Igneel grit his teeth. "I can't believe I'm making a deal with a human!"

"We both know that the dragon race do not have much time left before the 'transfer', am I right?" Layla impatiently added.

"I will only agree with the engagement if, you agree with this condition." Igneel roared.

"Let's hear it then, Igneel." Layla said.

"Under this engagement, when I leave this world, Natsu must be protected by the Heartfilia Family. No matter what, he must be protected, even if he runs away from home." Igneel continued.

"Is that all the Great Igneel has to ask of this agreement?" Layla questioned sarcastically.

"Yes," Igneel roared. "Get out of my home before I burn all of you!"

"As you wish, Igneel." Layla replied as she turned around and walked away.

With that, I was pulled out of the memory window. God, it feels like I'm going through a never ending roller coaster ride. Isn't there an easier way to get in and out of the memory windows? Sheesh, I might puke in the next journey.

"That was how your engagement with Natsu Dragneel came to be." Layka said to me.

"Where are the Dragons going? What transfer?" I asked.

"Don't ask me. I don't know." Layka smile as she scratched her head.

"I don't think I need to show you the rest of your memories" Layka said as she raised her hand and, the memory windows disappeared.

"Why not, Layka?" I questioned her.

"This spell is going to end very soon. I need to make our conversation quick before the both of us disappear in the Life dimension." Layka said frantically.

"Wait, I don't understand you." I replied.

"After Natsu realized that Igneel left him, he became furious. Natsu went on a search to find Igneel. He managed to find his way to Fairy Tail. Our parents paid Fairy Tail to protect Natsu at all cost. When our father turned to the dark side, our mother became desperate and she sought help in Fairy Tail. It was an S-Class Mission and despite the consequences of taking the mission, Natsu felt that he should help us. Master Makarov knew about this and decided to assist him. Unfortunately, Father found out about mother did and he killed her. There was so much trauma and pain that it was too much for the both of you to handle it. After the mission, Master Makarov, our Father and the Council, decided to wipe clean of all your memories, as well as Natsu's as there was too much trauma. Before our mother died, she implanted a strong spell within you and Natsu. She believed that when the right time comes, you would be mature enough to understand it all." She said, rushing her words but good enough to be heard clearly.

"Hey Layka, I saw mother not too long ago!" I remembered. "Is she really alive?"

"You don't see her here in the Life dimension right?" Layka replied.

"So, she is alive?" I exclaimed.

Layka nodded her head. Then, there was an awkward silence between us. I looked at Layka and gave her a hug.

"Thank you, Layka." I whispered into her ear. "I'm happy to be able to see my sister. Thank you for everything."

I could feel Layka hold her breath.

"Don't be such a drama queen, Lucy!" Layka cried, her tears started falling down her cheeks. "See, you're making me cry, you moron!"

"It looks like we are twins after all!" I laughed, crying with her at the same time. "We'll meet again, right?"

Layka nodded her head and pushed me away. I looked behind me and it was a bright light.

"Tell everyone I said Hi and I love them!" Layka shouted, "I'm really glad to have met my sister! I hope you'll be able to fix the problems made! I'm counting on you!"

"Layka, I-!" I replied, almost screaming my head off.

As I fell deeper into the life dimension, I passed a countless numbers of memory windows. Some of them belonged to my mother. I closed my eyes and listened to her words as well as the words of the people around me.

"I will not let this child get into this mess!"

"She has to killed!"

"Lucy Heartfilia, will you marry me?"

"I'll be with you forever."

"Forgive me Lucy, I love you."

"I'll come back to you, Lucy. Remember that."

"I need to find Igneel! I can't let him go!"

"I'm sorry, Lucy."

Before I knew it, everything was pitch-black.

A/N: She closed her eyes. Her soul is now full of confidence. She is the Key to seal the curse bestowed upon her family. Next chapter, meet the new Lucy Heartfilia! Chapter 19: The Key To A Brighter Future!

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