IMPORTANT: Since this is a new version of the previous story, I'm giving you a second chance to vote for which couples you would like to see this story be focused on! It IS a harmen though, so there WILL be romance for all! To vote, go to my profile and on the top of it, it should list my polls- click on the poll and vote for the couple you want the most! Also, I really enjoy feedback~! When I looked at the reviews, Kyoumi Tsukitsune commented about my grammar and spelling issues. As a result, I went back in my NEW VERSION and edited it! Also, Monday was my first day back at school, so that's why this is a week late... That's all I wished to say. Enjoy!

Lucy heard the cry of disbelief from the house. She could instantly recognize it as Acnologia's. Her eyes went alert as the rest of the dragon slayers became curious. Lucy quickly stood up and started running to the house. Some may have seen it as rash, but this was the only person in her life right now- she had to relieve herself from her anxiousness. Should she have? No. But did she? Yes. The boys followed after her slowly, Rogue bouncing Wendy up and down on the way.

Once Lucy reached the house, she slowed down. She was in front of the gates that were at least 15 ft tall. Lucy tried to open one of the doors, surprised by its light weight for its big size. She peeked through the crack of the door, seeing all the dragons assembled around each other.

"What happened? Is she O.K?!" Acnologia frantically questioned. Lucy's face concentrated.

A red dragon shook his head. It seemed like Acnologia was going to come to tears.

"She has been found dead. Apparently, this happened awhile ago, but we have no real time frame. I'm sorry Acnologia."

Acnologia was full out crying now," I-I don't need your pity..."

The red dragon sighed," Is there anything we can do?"

"No. No. W-Was there anything else this meeting was called for?"

An odd-looking, part skeletal dragon interrupted," Yes...We have heard that your apprentice, Lucy, was it? She seems to accel compared to the rest of ours."

Acnologia, still teared up, nodded. "Yes, yes. I have trained her to no end. She must be the most powerful."

A white dragon hummed in dismay," Acnologia," she had a motherly tone," It's not about power, it's about balance."

At that moment, the conversation was interrupted by a loud cracking sound. Sting had broken a stick.

Acnologia's head seemed to turn all the way around as all the dragon slayers seemed to hear their conversation. He knew he heard a door creak open...Rage bubbled in his lower stomach, spouting like a volcano. She could not see any weakness in him. That was his job as a mentor...That was his job as a d-dad.

"Lucy..." Acnologia grumbled deeply," Why are you here?"

"I-I u-um...I he-"Lucy was interrupted but Rogue.

"Lucy had heard the cry you had emitted and ran to your help, worried." Rogue was no doubt scared of him, but this was right...And he knew all the dragons would hold Acnologia back if necessary. Should he have? No. But did he? Yes. Acnologia growled loudly in response, anger boiling inside him...He couldn't let his little girl see him like this. He couldn't deal with this little boy. Acnologia's eyes hardened and narrowed down to slits as he turned his head to Rogue.

"And who...are you?"

"I, um. I am Rogue," he felt slightly intimidated by him, as he should," I am Skiadrum's child." Skiadrum's expression lightened a bit.

"I am hundreds of years old...As you, only about...8? 7?" He cackled. Rogue shifted uncomfortably, while Skiadrum thought this was an interesting test for Rogue.

Acnologia knew he should've stopped here. He should've just turned his back to him. He should've reconsidered his actions. Should've. Did he? No. But should he have? Yes. Acnologia rose like a great wave on his strong legs, snarling his teeth at Rogue. Rogue was brave, but he was whimpering softly. He heard of the great tales of destruction caused by Acnologia- he knew what he was capable of.

Acnologia was about to swipe at Rogue, but Lucy jumped in front of him- resulting in a nasty scratch on her stomach. A face of regret and shock fell across Acnologia's face. But he would not stop- he could not stop. How could he...How could he let Angelica die like that?! His original little girl. The sunshine in his whole wasteland of darkness- was now plugged up. He didn't even know who did it. He didn't know if anyone did it. The only thing he ever loved...Wiped away so fast. True, he l-loved Lucy...But she was new to his life. Compared to the sunlight that Angelica was to him, Lucy was a lamp. He knew this was an awful thing to admit, but it was true. But that did not mean he didn't love Lucy- it's just his love for Angelica expanded more than just his world. Angelica was his existence, his heart, his mind. Sorrow and anger pulsed down on his worn heart, clutching down more and more until it finally snapped.

Acnologia's face filled with a new kind of rage- rancorous balefulness. Destructive, harmful, evil anger. All calm thoughts wiped out, instincts ruling the cruel savannah of his mind.

He grumbled," Lucy. Get. Back. I don't want to hurt you."

"But you want to hurt Rogue! I will happily offer off myself for my friends!"

Rogue's eyes widened in shock...She was his friend?! They just met! He did enjoy her presence, though...Even though they hadn't even really talked.

Acnologia's eyes also widened in shock, saying the same thoughts as Rogue," You just met! You don't even know him! I was the one who was there for you! Out of the way!" Acnologia furiously swiped towards Rogue, Rogue dodging before his claw reached him.

In the distant background, Skiadrum grumbled, unsure if this would get too serious. Grandeeney tried to walk forward to break up the fight, but Igneel stopped her. Grandeeney shot him a look of disbelief, but Igneel explained.

"This will destroy their bond," everyone's eyes widened, thinking it was his conclusion," If they are a weak family. It will only strengthen if they were meant to work together."

Everyone in the dragon circle growled at this statement.

Natsu, Gajeel, and Sting were scared, to say the least. Wendy was playing with Sting's hair, as he held her on top of his shoulders. They seemed to be frozen in the moment. Rogue wanted to speak, but for the first time, his words ran out. He had nothing to say, though he wanted to say something. Just something!

"He is my friend! So are Natsu, Gajeel, and Sting! Don't you understand how I feel?! This is the first time ever I have seen a child my age! Let alone people like me!"

Acnologia was shocked but attempted to swing at Rogue anyways. Lucy fell in front of it again, another deep, bleeding scratch against her stomach. Tears and sweat hung off of Lucy's pale skin, snot falling from her nose, dirt and scratches littered over her face. She bent down onto the ground, starting to cry.

All my parents hate me. They all hate me...My mom died because of me! My father hated me...Now my daddy hates me...Why?! What does God want from me?!

She wiped her nose as Acnologia realized what he had done. So ashamed of his actions, he tried to bend his head down to Lucy. Lucy shoved him away. Acnologia knew he messed up everything.

Unknown Place

From these dusty floorboards to the blue, magic circle containing her body, she knew everything in this place. She had spent many of her years here, after all. Her chance was the newest, most interesting thing to happen to her in many, many years. She had a shot, a shot at escaping...even if she had to ruin a life. That's what she was good at, anyways. Focusing, she realized something was wrong. Her chance was...dying?...So soon? She sighed, deciding to add a very small fraction of her concealed magic to her chance's supply. It should amplify it enough. She started laughing manically- her plan was almost full proof...No, if she played her cards right, was full proof.

Dragon Park

Lucy was bent down onto the ground, the sobs now silent. Everyone stood still, surprised at the series of current events. They became more surprised, though- as Lucy started howling in insane laughter. Blue energy swirled and covered her body, her voice sounding like it was amplified in her throat. The laughter became more unstable and more like giggles the further it went on. Her eyes, previously like gingerbread, turned into marmalade with black, tall ovals which seemed to become her pupils. The blue energy faded to black at the tips, as it rose her up in the air. A truly...indescribable moment for these people and dragons.

All her movements seemed like she was being controlled like a marionette. Any word she spoke seemed controlled. This was not Lucy. It was evil.

"I don't know you anymore...Daddy." Acnologia's eyes shook, his whole body shook. He knew that voice...It wasn't Lucy's. He couldn't remember...

Lucy gathered most of the energy to form around her arm, coiling around it. She flew forward in the sky, nudging the energy covered arm at full speed into Acnologia's jaw. Acnologia jerked back after the attack. It hurt, but not anything major. It felt like he hit his funny bone...But it hurt emotionally and mentally. It seemed like Lucy got ready to hit again, but the energy seemed to unwrap her, letting her fall onto the floor, as it invaded her body.

'Now I can control her whenever she becomes unconscious...' Twisted laughter filled Lucy's blank mind. Natsu ran forward, holding her in his arms.

Grandeeney ran forward as fast as she could, taking action swiftly. Natsu placed Lucy on Grandeeney's back, as Grandeeney burst through the huge door, nearly running over Gajeel and Sting. She placed Lucy on the grass.

"Oh, poor, poor girl."

She inspected her wounds, with shock written across her face. Lucy's skin started to sew itself back together before her eyes. The bruises quickly faded back to the skin's normal color. Grandeeney knew evil had invaded this poor girl's body- and she knew it wanted her alive.

Acnologia walked solemnly over to Grandeeney and Lucy.

"Oh, no! You need to leave- now!" Grandeeney shot Acnologia a disowning look.

"She is my child!"

"Not if you beat her up, you're not!"

Acnologia hardened too,"I didn't mean to hurt her!"

"A parent never, ever harms their own child! No matter the circumstances! Honestly, you should've never been a parent! Both of your kids will end up dead if you co-"

A headbash hit Grandeeney. This was the last thing Acnologia needed to hear. Acnologia walked away.

"You have the worst dad..." Grandeeney mumbled to Lucy.

Gajeel wandered over to Grandeeney.

"Um..I-Is she gonna be OK?"

"Yes, surprisingly she's already better- just fatigued. But when did you start caring?"

Gajeel flushed a tiny bit on the cheeks, but Grandeeney had good eyesight," I just thought how she stood up like that to her dangerous father was cool!"

"But aren't you scared of her? When she rose up into the air?"

"Hey, I would go insane too if I had that dad!" Gajeel knew that wasn't just it, but didn't want to know anymore. He also walked away.

As he was on his way, Lucy's eyes shot open- amber circulating her pupil. Barely noticeable, but it had started.

Hoped ya liked! As you can see, I spent a lot of time trying to get this to convey everything I wanted it to! Bye, dolls!