Lucy Heartfilia woke up to find her bed empty much to her surprise. She had made up her mind last night, she was going to leave Fairy Tail once and for all. Yes, Fairy Tail was her dream guild. Yes, Fairy Tail had just been re-crowned as Fiore's number one guild again by winning the Grand Magic Games. It was because of the Games, She felt as though she was no longer needed. No longer useful.

She looked at the Fairy Tail insignia on her right hand and let the tears fall. They splashed as they hit the pillow, matching the stains from the previous night. She rubbed the sleepiness and tears from her eyes and got up to prepare herself for the day. She walked into her closet and smiled faintly at the outfit that caught her eye. The outfit she first wore when she came to Fairy Tail. Feeling nostalgic, she puts it on and straps her belt to her waist, attaching her keys to it. She walked out of her apartment and firmly locked the door.

She walked her way to the guild, a short ten minute walk, through the light summer breezes sweeping through Magnolia. As she approached the grand building that was Fairy Tail's guild hall, Lucy lost all resolve to leave the guild. She had no real valid reason to leave. She was dating Natsu, her guild had won Fiore's largest competition for guilds, she was surrounded by people who loved and cared for her.

She opened the guild doors and quickly searched the guild for Natsu. Not here yet. It's still really early, though. He'll be here around nine, she touched Horologium's Key, only two hours to kill. She thought bitterly. She even looked up to see if Erza was at the S-Class board picking out another job for the team. Instead, she found only Laxus with his sound pod on listening to Kami-knows-what. She sighed and walked over to the bar.

"Morning, Mira. Can I get the usual?"

"Ah, yes! Can you do me a quick favor for me while I get it ready? I still have to make food for the lunch rush and order some things for the kitchen. So much to do."

"Sure, Mira, anything. Sounds like a handful."

She set a breakfast plate in front of Lucy. "Can you bring that up to Laxus and then this," She set a hot cup of coffee next to the plate, "Up to Master, if you don't mind."

Lucy picked up the plate and the coffee and smiled at Mira. "I can do that. Let me know if you need something else, okay?"

Mira nodded and hastily got back to work.

For a quiet morning, she sure is busy. Lucy mused. She stopped at Master's office first since it was closest.

"Ah, Lucy, I see Mira's putting you to work. Don't let her work you to hard now, you hear?" He smiled as Lucy set down the cup.

"I won't, Master. Have fun while filing damage reports." She teased, gesturing to the stack of papers on his desk.

He animatedly cried as she left him to his work. "Don't remind me!" He whined before the door closed.

Lucy made her way over to Laxus. Careful not to spill or drop the plate. "Laxus, food's ready." She chirped.

He looked up at her with a raised eyebrow. "Haven't see you look like that since Natsu dragged you here."

Lucy blushed as she set the plate down in front of him. "I'm grateful for that day. He brought me to my family."

He smiled almost sadly at her. "Just remember I'm here if you're sad okay. And if something happens, Big Brother's right up here."

She blinked at him. "Thanks, Laxus. That means a lot."

He nodded and patted her head before gesturing for her to sit next to him. She complied and sat next to him as he began to eat. "I want you to brace yourself for the worst today."

She looked at him strangely. "What do you mean? What do you know?"

He gave her that sad smile again. "You'll find out soon enough." He gestured to the doors just as they were opening to reveal Natsu, Gray, and Erza.

Erza smiled at Lucy and sat at the bar ordering something. Gray immediately started a fight with Elfman. Natsu made his way over to Lucy. As soon as he reached her, he slapped her across the face. Hard.

Laxus however did not stand for that. He shot up and punched Natsu, no magic involved. And with his own brute strength, Natsu flew across the room.

Erza bolted upstairs holding a plate of food and a smoothie. "What happened?!"

Lucy, who was clutching her cheek in pain, whimpered.

"That idiot slapped her. You don't fight a woman like that. It's just wrong. Isn't that your boyfriend, Blondie?"

His little nick-name for her made her smile slightly. "Ye-Yeah. I don't know what's going on-"

"Like hell you don't know what's going on! You cheated on me! With Gray!"

Lucy blinked at him, fuming with rage. But before she could say a word, Gray spoke up. "What the fuck!? That's my little sister. You're be lucky to be dating Lucy at all!"

"Gray's my older brother, Natsu! You know this! What's going on with you!?" Lucy cried, still holding her cheek. "You're not the Natsu who defends his friends and would do anything to save them!"

Laxus looked at Lucy and sighed sadly. He flipped through his sound pod and put the headphones on Lucy's ears. He pressed "Play".

"Come on, Natsu. Just dump her, so we can go out as a couple. You're only using her because Erza likes her so she won't punish you because it makes her sad."

"It's not the only reason I asked her out, Lisanna. I wanted her to be mine, not Gray's. I have to beat Gray."

"Gray doesn't even like her like that. So just dump her already."

"How would I even do that? We've been dating for three months."

"We've been together secretly since I came back eight months ago, if you don't count the time on Tenroujima."

"Fine, I'll dump her, but help me come up with a reason."

The recording ended and Lucy was on her knees crying her eyes out, but not making a sound. Laxus looked at her sadly and turned to face Natsu with a death aura that made Gray and Erza step down. His glare was scarier.

Sorry I'm a day late! I have a shit ton of homework and stuff. Yay school... TT_TT

Anyways, I hope you like this chapter. It wasn't all that climatic but I have the next few chapters written already.

YOUR IDEAS ARE WELCOME FOR ANY OF MY STORIES!

Note:

Lucy's Escape is almost finished, there will be a sequel if you want, but it probably won't be all that great.

Fairies in the School will be discontinued. Sorry. I just have no will to write it anymore.

That's about it! PLEASE R&R! Thanks!

-SFL