Chapter 9 Goodbye

After the long train ride, Lucy and others finally reached Magnolia. They all began to make their way to the guild. As they all walked in silence, Lucy and Edo Lucy both wore fake smiles and held each other's hand. When they reached the guild, a crowd quickly surrounded them all.

"Lucy, we're all so sorry that we just got angry at you!" most of them cried put.

"It's ok. It's ok. Natsu and the others already apologized." Lucy explained. The guild then began to calm down.

"So, you're now ok with sending Ashley back?" Levy asked. Lucy became silent and looked at Edo Lucy who just smiled and nodded. Lucy then smiled back and looked at Levy.

"I'm sure." Lucy answered.

"Good. Now, we have to find a high place in Magnolia where Edo Lucy can send magic power for the anima now that we have the spell." Levy said.

"Wait a minute. I don't use magic like you guys, what will I use?" Edo Lucy asked.

"I know! We can get you a special bracelet that lets you use your own energy as magical blasts!" said Lucy.

"And we can go to the top of a mountain as a place to cast the spell!" Lisanna added.

"Alright, let's get moving!" Natsu shouted.

Lucy and Edo Lucy took off to get the tool that Lucy was talking about, Levy, Gajeel, Mira and few other members plus Team Natsu headed to the selected mountain where they would be waiting for Lucy and Edo Lucy. After at least half a hour later, Edo Lucy and Lucy were seen running up the trail to the opening on the mountain. They were also wearing their original outfits.

"You guys made it!" said Mira who had come along.

"Yeah. We got the bracelet." said Lucy.

"Alright. The spell's ready to be cast you guys." Levy said. Lucy and Edo Lucy looked at each other with uncertain looks, but they soon became smiles.

"We're ready." they said at the same time. And with that, Levy began casting the spell. The skies started to cause an overcast and were turning pitch black, along with some wind beginning to pick up.

"Go ahead." Levy said.

Everyone backed up and left Lucy and Edo Lucy on top of the hill. Lucy gave Edo Lucy some space by taking a step back. Edo Lucy formed a magical energy ball and shot it at the sky. The ball sped towards the sky and quickly made impact. A giant whole in the sky began to form after that.

"Looks like I'm going home." said Edo Lucy as she looks up at the sky. She then turns to see Lucy sadly smiling back at her. Edo Lucy also smiles back. She then reaches into her pocket and takes out her scull hairband and walks to Lucy.

"Here Heartfillia. Something to remember me by." Edo Lucy said as she puts it on Lucy's right wrist. Lucy lightly gripped her wrist and began to slowly shed some tears.

"Thank you. And you can keep the bracelet as a reminder." Lucy said wiping away the tears.

"Thanks. Hey, promise me that you'll stay strong no matter what. And make sure to nock your guild mates around every once in awhile, but stay sweet and nice." Edo Lucy said.

"I promise." Lucy answered.

They both wrapped their arms around each other and gave each other one last hug. Soon enough, Edo Lucy began glowing and floating towards the sky. Lucy held onto Edo Lucy's hand and she held onto Lucy's until they were both out of reach. By that point they were both shedding tears, but they were smiling. Edo Lucy then was shot towards the sky and soon vanished. The sky cleared up and Lucy still stood where she was standing with tears in her eyes. The other embers came up behind Lucy.

"So, the other you is gone?" Gray asked for clarity.

"Yeah. She's gone." Lucy answered as she wiped away the tears and turned towards her friends.

"Think you'll be ok?" Natsu asked as he placed a hand on shoulder.

"I'm sure. Besides, I made a promise to Ashley that I'd be strong for her." said Lucy.

"Good." said Erza.

"I also made another promise to her." Lucy added.

"What?" Natsu asked. Suddenly, Lucy grabs Natsu's wrist and completely flipped him over and made him land flat on his back.

"That I'd not you guys around once in awhile." Lucy answered. All of the guild mates then sweat dropped again.

"Well, come on. Let's go home." Lucy said as she quickly began to race down the hill.

"Hey! Wait up!" Natsu yelled as he raced after her.

The others also began to run, but they were all laughing all the way to the guild. Ever since that day, everything went back to normal. Except the fact that Lucy keeps beating up Natsu and that most of the guild is now terrified of her. But, she still has her nice side, so to most of the people of Fairy Tail, everything is pretty much normal.