Okay wow! So of course my story wasn't spot on, but they did find Wendy and Carla first! I can't wait to see where everyone else is now! So I'll just imagine it. :) Sorry for not updating until after the next few manga chapters have came out. I'll try to make my story make sense with the previous chapters I already wrote, but I'll also try to reference it to the new chapters that are already out. But oh lawd, did you guys see Lucy is finally getting stronger? I just want her to seriously kick butt and surprise everyone. Cut the damsel in distress stuff, woman power! I hope Mashima makes Lucy more BA. But I don't want to write her OOC so I'll make her get in a pickle a few times. I really apologize if there's any inaccurate info in here! Don't mind it please. Anyway, back to writing...

I highly doubt this will happen- but I'm bringing some old friends into the battle! Also bringing in a little romance, although that likely is also highly improbable. There won't really be too much detailed fighting, not really my style. I also apologize to any LokexLucy fans, but Natsu and Lucy are my OTP so...

Battle Ground Reunion

Lucy and Lamia Scale attacked the monsters with everything they had. Even in the gorgeous dress she donned, Lucy sent powerful kicks that easily took down monster after monster. She had been training to be able to fight on her own, to fight alongside her spirits physically. She had gotten much stronger this past year.

While they were all holding up their own, they were still at a disadvantage because of sheer numbers. There were too many monsters... They couldn't hold up forever...

Lucy knocked out another monster and Loke shouted, "That's my future bride! So amazing!" Lucy rolled her eyes and grumbled, "Who's future bride am I? Not yours..." Stupid playboy.

Distracted by her thoughts, a monster pinned her down. Lucy's eyes widened as a claw swiped down towards her. She sucked in a breath and closed her eyes, waiting for the deadly strike. One last word broke through her trembling lips, "Natsu..."

But the pain didn't come, and then the weight was gone. Lucy's eyes shot open as she saw Loke above her, the monster defeated. He gave her a pained frown. Loke was the one that was there to notice her heartbreak. He was the one in the battles with her that witnessed her murmuring Natsu's name, even when they both knew Natsu would not show up to protect her. Loke spoke, "Even after all this time, you still call for him. Even when I'm the one protecting you."

Lucy had no time to reply before another monster was upon them. Lucy did feel her heart break a bit for her lion spirit, he truly cared for her. She knew that, but she could not return his feelings. A human and a spirit couldn't work together anyways, so it was for the best. He knew full well what her feelings were- what they have always been.

Another twenty minutes dragged on in the gruesome fight, Lucy couldn't help but worry for Natsu. She hadn't seen him or the Sky Sisters since they all raced off. She was using her magic wisely, but still it was starting to tire out. She noticed many in Lamia Scale were starting to weaken as well. There were just too many monsters. Would the town be destroyed...?

One of the monsters took Lucy off guard. This one was more human-shaped, sort of. It's claw-like hands grabbed her throat and raised her off from the ground. Lucy's eyes bulged as her lungs screamed for oxygen. She needed to retaliate quickly!

"Water Slicer!" Lucy fell to the ground gasping for air. Wait, water magic?

Lucy looked up and her jaw dropped in awe. Before her, Juvia and Gray were standing back to back. They ruthlessly attacked the monsters, easily clearing multiple monsters away with their moves. Their bodies were so in sync, their magic complementing the other's. They fought without getting in each other's way, sometimes using duo moves that looked like had been practiced and perfected. They had always worked well together, but this was as if their magic was one. Not like a Unison Raid, but like one person with two different magics. It was that in sync.

Gray had ripped off his shirt as usual. Lucy was surprised to see that Juvia had no reaction. Except for a small tinge of blush on her cheeks, she didn't react at all. Usually she went all goggly eyes with a red face and screamed 'Gray-sama your clothes!' But now there was nothing. She must be used to it now.

Lucy was rather confused, she knew Gray and Juvia had stayed together after the guild disbanded, but last she heard they were on the other side of Fiore looking for clues about END. Why were they here? But questions were for a later time- the monsters still attacked. Lucy got up, quickly thanking Juvia and getting back into the thick of the fight. The monsters in the opening were defeated quickly with the help of Gray and Juvia that had come to their aid.

The monsters weren't nearly completely defeated, but they had a moments rest. Lucy took the time to observe her long lost friends while catching her breath. Gray looked mostly the same, although he had a bit of fuzz along his jawline now. It made him look older, and impossibly better looking. His body was much the same, perhaps he was a little taller. His Fairy Tail emblem was still printed proudly on his chest. Juvia hadn't changed much either. She still wore modest clothing, even though it shaped her curvy body fantastically. Her curly blue hair was longer now, looking like water waving down her back- very fitting for the water mage. Lucy could still see the blue tattoo on her leg through the slit in her long skirt.

"Gray, Juvia!" Lucy ran to them and threw her arms around them both, pulling them into a hug. They chuckled and returned her hug. "Hey Lucy." "Hello, Lucy-san." Lucy thought that was weird. Juvia wasn't glowering at her for getting near Gray. What could that mean? Usually Juvia murderously glared at her and chanted 'love rival' if she got within a foot of Gray. As if Juvia had anything to worry about. Yes, Gray was impressively attractive, and Lucy could easily get along with him, and perhaps she could have dated him, they were certainly compatible- but even so, Gray was not the teammate she had fallen for...

"It's been a while! How are you guys? I've missed you both so much!" Lucy grinned at her friends, but they were interrupted before they could answer her.

"Juvia-chan! And... Gray..." Lucy released her hold and twisted around to see Lyon walking towards them. Did Lyon seriously still have a thing for Juvia? Maybe he would have had a shot if she weren't so head over heels for Gray. But since she was, they guy had no chance and needed to move on already. Unless Juvia was over him now? But Lucy doubted it. She noticed the way Juvia look at Gray, no way she was over him. Lyon should find another girl. Lucy remembered seeing this certain trio working with Meledy during the Eclipse battle. She had thought Lyon looked rather fitting next to the happy pink-haired girl. Geez, she was turning into MiraJane, trying to set up random people together!

Despite Lyon's 'disgust' in seeing Gray, the two quickly embraced each other. They were like brothers after all. Lyon then made a big deal when he greeted Juvia, trying to kiss her hand and flatter her. She hardly blushed at his antics, only smiling politely. Gray however glared at him. "Back off man." Lyon raised an eyebrow. "Why should I?" Gray gritted his teeth and forcibly pushed Lyon away from Juvia. "Cause she's mine obviously. So don't touch her so casually." Lyon gapped at this information.

Lucy did as well. So had Gray finally grasped his feelings for the water mage? When did this happen?

Juvia smiled widely at her, "I won Gray! Not you, love rival!" (Author's note: I think Juvia would drop the -sama thing once her and Gray got more intimate, just my opinion! He'd probably insist she stop with the honorifics too.) Lucy sighed, there it was. She rolled her eyes and mumbled, "Didn't know we were competing. I didn't ever want him." Juvia tilted her head. "Eh? You didn't? Why didn't you just say so!" Lucy groaned. She had said so. Many many times. Jealous women were so hard to deal with.

Gray smirked at Lyon, "And I won Juvia. So back off!" Lyon sighed miserably. "I guess I knew it would happen. I tried nonetheless."

Lucy gasped when she noticed the monsters sneak up once again, "I'm happy for you guys, but we got company!"

With the small break, they attacked the monsters with rejuvenated vigor. All Lucy could hope for is that Natsu was still okay, he was crazy powerful and even more stubborn. He'd be fine, right?

I'll end it here. We'll see what Mashima does next! I'm not sure how long I'll continue this little story, so let me know if you want me to keep updating!