Hi everyone! I'm so sorry that I suck at updating! More bad news I'm afraid, I probably won't be able to update for a bit after this as I'll be on holiday, but I promise I'll try to! Thank you so much to all my reviewers, you guys make me so happy, here's the next chapter. Also, thanks so much Erzapu, I'm starting to feel fired up as well lol.

Lucy POV

I watched as Wendy and another little girl called Chelia were called up to battle. I wasn't paying too much attantion though, as I remembered Laxus' fight. At first, much to everyone's surprise, it had looked like he was losing. But then it had been revealed that Laxus' fight was nothing more than a cleverly and skillfully woven illusion by Raven Tail. Their whole team had attacked him, and he had managed to defeat them single-handedly. Even now, I was still a little shocked. How could he have so much power? To be so strong...Well, because of this, Raven Tail had been disqualified from the Games. I was snapped back to reality when I heard a high-pitched scream. Wendy's scream.

xXx

I stared at Wendy in worry. She was covered in bruises and scratches and looked absolutely exhausted, the complete opposite of her opponent Chelia who looked to be in perfect condition. She was on the ground, and struggling to her feet. "Get up, Wendy! Don't let her get you!" The scream was torn from my throat before I even realized what I was doing. I quickly covered my mouth, anxiety wracking my body. Had anyone heard me? Wendy was from Fairy Tail, and Fairy Tail was Sabertooth's number one enemy, so cheering for them would definitely upset Master. I glanced around quickly. Sting, Rogue and Minerva seemed to be the only ones paying attaention to the fight; most others wouldn't bother as Sabertooth wasn't currently participating. They also seemed to be the only ones that had heard me. I bit my lip as I watched Minerva saunter over to me. She had a cool expression on her face, and when she got close, she smiled at me ever-so-slightly in greeting. I smiled nervously back. I liked Minerva, but I wasn't sure how she would react after my outburst; she was the Master's daughter after all.

"Careful Lucy, it is good to cheer for your friends, but that kind of friend in a place like this is not the best idea." Her voice was smooth and rich, and I smiled, relieved that she didn't seem angry at me.

"Yeah, sorry." She smiled a bit wider then strolled off. "Phew." I turned my attention back to the fight.

Wendy POV

My body ached so much. I felt as if I couldn't breathe properly; my lungs just didn't want to open up. I wanted to stay lying there. It would be so easy, so simple and comfortable. The urge was so strong that I almost gave in. I even temporarily forgot why I was trying so hard to win. But then I remembered. Fairy Tail. My guild. I felt numb, yet my body screamed. I rolled onto my stomach and got my hands beneath myself. I tried to push myself up but I felt so weak. I couldn't do it. I sobbed. I continued to try, but in my mind, I knew I couldn't do it. "Get up, Wendy! Don't let her get you!" Somehow, amidst all of the cries of the audience, that one voice reverberated through my mind. That had sounded so much like...Lucy? I lay there shocked for a moment, then, with renewed vigor, I pushed myself up. Lucy had cheered for me. Lucy. Even though she had defected, she cheered for me. I stood, swaying unsteadily on my feet, but determined not to give in. For Fairy Tail. For Lucy.

"You can just give up, y'know. You've fought well, and no one would hold anything against you." I looked into the eyes of Chelia.

"Sorry, but I can't." My voice sounded pained and exhausted even to my own ears, but my determination was clear.

"Why?" Her eyes showed more curiousity than anything else.

"For my guild. For Fairy Tail." And for Lucy. I added silently. She shrugged her shoulders.

"Ok. And since you're trying so hard, I won't dishonor you. This is my single most strongest attack: Sky God's Secret Arts Heavenly Gathering of Clouds!" I felt a strong magic gathering, and reacted on instinct. I did something right before Chelia struck that surprised even me: I healed her. I took away Chelia's fatigue. This had the exact effect I'd hoped for it to; Chelia missed. During the fight, I'd picked up that Chelia could heal her mortal wounds, but she couldn't erase her tiredness. I, on the other hand, couldn't heal mortal wounds, but I could take away other peoples' tiredness. Because of the sudden increase in Chelia's strength, her attack went too far and missed me. Great. I'd bought a few more seconds.

xXx

"The time is up. It looks like it's a draw!" I gaped in surprise. A draw? I hadn't lost? I grinned widely, then noticed Chelia walking over to me. She grinned widely at me.

"Wow Wendy, you fought awesomely! I really like you, let's be friends!" She held out her hand and pulled me up.

"Yeah!" I felt so happy. Exhausted, sore, but really happy. "Let's!" We hugged the way friends do. But I suddenly felt a weight lift from my shoulders. With a jolt, I realized Chelia was healing me. I felt even more happy if possible. "Thanks!" She winked.

"No problem, anytime." We both waved and went to where our respective guilds were waiting. Everyone greeted me enthusiastically and I sighed as I was enveloped in a coccoon of hugs. This feeling of happiness and belonging was amazing.

Lucy POV

I smiled happily, then quickly hid my smile. Wendy hadn't lost. Good on her. Then I realized I was meant to be mad at her, since she was from Fairy Tail. But I just didn't have the heart to be angry at her. First Erza, now Wendy. My negative emotions towards the people of Fairy Tail seemed to be fading. Ugh. It was finally the end of the day, and I followed Sting to the living area for Sabertooth, but was surprised when he grabbed my wrist and lead me away. "Hey, we're going the wrong way." I didn't resist him, as I trusted Sting, but I was a bit confused. He smirked at me over his shoulder.

"I know."

Ooooh, where is Sting taking Lucy? And yay! Lots of Wendy in that chapter =) I'm sorry again that I may not be on in a while, as I'm going on holiday, but I promise I will try to update as soon as possible. Please, please review, and thanks =)