Konichiwa Minna! Its RockCityGirl14 with another chapter of 'Where Will the Stars Lead Me!' Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the chapter and please also check out my other story, 'Turning Your Back on a Nakama!' I hope that with all readers I can reach at least 90 or 100 reviews in that story. Well, here is the next chapter.

Previously… "But I would never forget those last words you said." Natsu said while getting his composure back and getting back onto his feet. He then turned his back to the grave and walked back to his home. Right now, he didn't feel like seeing anybody right now.

As soon as he left the sight of Lucy's grave, the grave then started glowing in a rainbow formation and then out came the most surprising thing, it was…

Out from the grave came the most beautiful blonde girl wearing a silky white dress around her body that reached to her middle of her leg and also barefoot. Finally, on her right hand was a rainbow bracelet and also a key ring, only with one golden key hooked on.

"Ughh, where am I?" The said girl asked herself while also feeling a migraine coming in her head. When she stopped to take a look around her surroundings she then saw a light envelop in front of her and 2 figures show up in front of her.

"Lucy, do you know who we are?" The woman figure asked with the calming voice of an angel and was next to another male next to her.

"No, but who is this Lucy you speak of?" The girl that came from the grave asked.

"Hmm, seems as though you lost your memories. My name is Layla Hearfilia and the man next to me is Jude Heartfilia. We are your parents that passed a while ago. However, you just joined us a few days ago. But, we have to ask you of something important Lucy." Layla explained.

"Please do, I'm confused. Wasn't I dead? Plus, do you also know of my past life as this Lucy? And what is this pink tattoo on my hand represent?" Lucy said while showing up the Fairy Tail insignia up to her mother.

"Allow me to explain from here Layla." Jude said to his wife in which she smiled and nodded back.

"Lucy Heartfilia, you are a member of the magic guild by the name of Fairy Tail where all the people loved you as a family and nakama, and maybe some more than a nakama. However, you went on a mission with your team and protected them, but with the condition of sacrificing your life. With that honorable discharge, the gods and angels from heaven along with your spirits have decided to bring you back to life. So, please do us this next favor, for your parent, your family, and most importantly…yourself." Jude then said.

"Mom, Dad, thank you for informing of this. But, why do I only have one golden key and what is with this rainbow braclet on me?" Lucy then questioned.

"Why dear, when a celestial wizard dies, their contract is broken with their spirits, thus leaving you alone. However, Loke or Leo, the leader of zodiacs, was pleading to stay by your side this entire time. You're quite lucky to have such a loyal lion by your side." Layla said with smile on her face, which I returned back to her.

"Well Lucy, about that favor we must request from you, it's about that bracelet. We must ask you to learn another new magic in this new life, and that magic must be Dragon Slayer Magic. This bracelet will help you locate and interact with the dragons in order for them to help you learn their techniques." Jude said.

Lucy started staring at her key, then to the bracelet, and finally the pink insignia on her hand. It was then she noticed that her parents were starting to fade away.

"I see, Mama and Papa, thank you for everything and allowing me to know of most of my past." Lucy said with the tear brimming up in her eyes.

"Yes Lucy, now remember to visit Fairy Tail in the near future. However, that may take days, months, and maybe even years to finally have the guts to go back. Just take your time and also remember about the dragons. Finally, Lucy, we will always love you no matter where you are." Both of her parents said and with that, they were gone.

Lucy in her white gown then looked over at her key and held it up, "Open, Gate of the Lion. Leo." She said quite calmly and even nervous of what this Leo was.

A teenage boy with strawberry hair and a black suit came up and then with wide eyes stared at the blonde girl in front of her whispered quietly, "L-lucy, is that really you?"

"Yes Leo. I'm sorry for wha-" Lucy tried to say but Loke broke her statement with a big hug.

"Please, don't leave me or the other spirits EVER again." He said in the nook of her neck and holding her even tighter, making sure this wasn't an illusion.

"I promise Leo. But there is something you gotta know. I lost my memories and also I don't have that many of my keys, I only have you. Also, I must learn Dragon Slayer Magic." Lucy said rather quickly.

Loke looked at the key ring and only saw his key. He had to believe his master, I mean, she never lies and always keeps her promises.

"I see, well, I bet you wanna go to Fairy Tail right away! They will be so excited to see you alive!" Loke said while grabbing her hand and running out of the Kardia Cemetery until they reached the doors of Fairy Tail.

"Loke, how long have I been dead?" Lucy asked him in the front door with tears in her eyes that were sliding down her cheek.

"3 days, but think! You're living. This will be great." Loke said.

"But, I must've caused them so much pain. If I was a member of Fairy Tail and left my family, don't you think that they surprised and maybe even angry at me." She said while the tears were pouring out of her eyes.

Loke took her hand and brought her close, "It's ok, the Fairy Tail that we both love and care for would never do a thing to you, now let me show you."

With that, he then opened the door. Lucy peered through and saw that the guild was either drunk, silent, or sad.

Loke held onto her hand and walked through the guild, where she was getting the weirdest and shocked stares from the rest of guild. Unfortunately, Loke was not able to find the rest of Team Natsu in the guild.

Suddenly, a blunette wearing an orange outfit came up to Lucy and Loke with the most shocked face along with 2 boys right beside her. "Lu-chan, is that really you." She had asked, her voice barely audible.

"Loke, who is this girl?" Lucy asked the loyal spirit.

"What?! You don't know me! Lu-chan, how are you alive and how do you not know your best friend?" She practically said while losing it.

"I'm sorry everybo-" Lucy tried to say but then got cut off when the guild jumped on her yelling, "LUCCCYY!"

"Everybody, can you please get off me?" She asked politely.

By the time everybody got off her and calmed down, Master Makarov came down to the guild hall and examined the celestial wizard. "It's great to have you back my child. We missed you very dearly, we thought you were dead." He confessed.

"That's very nice Master. However, there is something that I must tell you all." Lucy said with a serious tone of voice.

After the explanation of what happened to Lucy and also saying how she must go on a mission for her parents, they allowed her to make up a decision.

"That's why Master. I request that I take a leave from Fairy Tail for at least 7-8 years in order to do this favor. Also, may I keep my insignia, I feel that if I have it, I will be able to someday regain my memories and remember everything." Lucy said to the rest of her fellow guild members.

"Yes Lucy, we will respect your wishes. However, the people that might want to see you the most are currently gone, so I'm not sure if you want to wait to see Nastu." Master Makarov.

The moment the word, 'Natsu,' came out of his mouth, Lucy's body seemed to freeze to the core. What bothered her was the very existence of this boys name.

When she heard it, she felt safer and calmer. However, she felt a pang of guilt for some unknown reason. But, for the time being, she just tried to shake the feeling off.

"Well Master, I guess I should be going now, starting today I will be on my new quest and hopefully I will be able to remember you guys by the time I get back." Lucy said while walking out of the guild with Loke beside her.

When reaching the entrance, Loke turned around to face the rest of the guild that was currently huddled together to watch the goodbye of the celestial wizard once again and then put up one of his hands. The pointer finger showing up as well as the thumb. Lucy copied the actions.

It was also at the moment that a memory came up, it was Master Makarov explaining what that hand signal meant…

"Listen Lucy, I wanna tell you of a Fairy Tail tradition once a member leaves the guild and also this hand signal." He explained in his fatherly voice.

"Oh, that seems very interesting Master." Lucy said understanding the conversation.

"I wasn't completely finished, this means if a member were to leave the guild and may not come back for his or her life, then it shall also mean that their heart and soul will always remain in the guild. Once entering Fairy Tail, everyone is family and nakama, and that role will never be taken away from that person. This is the way of Fairy Tail mages and how they plan on succeeding later in their later lives. Never forget Lucy, once a member, always a member by heart and spirit."

"Thank you for your words Master, I promise to never forget them. After all, celestial wizards ALWAYS keep their promises." Lucy said while wiping some tears off the edge of her eyes and then giving him a great big grin.

(Flashback Ended)

"Now I finally understand what you meant Master." Lucy whispered under her breath.

"Did you say something Lucy?" Loke asked while giving her a confused look.

"Oh no, it's nothing. No need to worry Loke." Lucy replied back.

Lucy and Loke continued to walk to the edge of town and looked back for one last time.

"Well, we should try finding the closest dragon and that would be.." Loke tried to say but didn't know the answer.

"Oh, that would be Fire Dragon, Igneel." Lucy said while using her bracelet for assistance but then stopped for a pause.

Wait, why did this name seem so important to her? Did it have anything to do with her at all? Well anyway, she shook off that same feeling when the boy's name was mentioned and continued.

"Goodbye Magnolia. I'll be back for you guys later." She said as they went off to the volcanic island across the shore of Hargeon.

(Natsu's House, Natsu's P.O.V)

I was crying. Crying. Crying. And finally, crying.

Yes, I the powerful Salamander, is crying on my bed with my blue exceed Happy.

Why? Well, today is July 5, X792. The love of my life was killed a couple of days ago and it was my fault. I should've been stronger to protect her. If I was, then she would still be here with us and everything would be happy.

Then, in 2 more days is the anniversary of when Igneel disappeared. I wonder how the big guy is doing? I hope that he is safe.

But, why do all the things that I treasure have to disappear in front of me?

Well, I might as well head to the guild since crying in my bed isn't going to solve anything.

Afterall, I need to pull ahead and make use of the life that Lucy sacrificed for. This, is the life, that I will use to make a difference in what we all see today.

"Let's go Happy! Let's see everybody at the guild!" I said while pumping my fist up in the air and then heading to Fairy Tail with the last thing I heard was an, "AYE SIR!"

Chapter 2 is finally done and I hope that my readers enjoy this new installment. Sorry it took a while, I had to write A LOT of speeches for my Student Congress and I had to do projects for my classes. However, PLEASE REMEMBER TO REVIEW AND FAVORITE THIS STORY AND MY OTHER ONE ON MY PROFILE, TURNING YOUR BACK ON A NAKAMA!' Also, in the next chapter, it will include Natsu arriving at Fairy Tail and then the time skip of 7-8 years later since there won't be a lot details from when she was gone from Fairy Tail. Until then, I'll see y'all later!