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Chapter 1- Why

Lucy pushed the door open, readying herself for the inevitable fighting between Gray and Natsu. She entered, squeezing her eyes shut, waiting for the flying bottle, chair or table, whichever furniture was unlucky enough to get in the way of the fight. Instead, she was met with a deafening silence. Lucy cracked her eyes open. There was no Gray and Natsu fighting, or Happy to tease her. There was no Erza scolding Natsu or Gray for their childish behavior. They weren't here.

Lucy's chocolate brown eyes widened at the realization. Mirajane Strauss cheerfully waved at her behind the counter, beckoning her to come and sit down. Lucy complied, walking over. She slouched on the chair, curiously looking around for the two trouble makers and Titania. Mirajane quietly observed this, and opened her mouth to speak.

"Lucy, they have gone on a… job." Mirajane said tentatively.

"Oh." Was the strained answer she received. Lucy stood up.

"Okay then. I will go on a solo mission." Lucy said. Mirajane watched helplessly as Lucy strode over to the board and gazed around for a suitable job. She had to respect Lucy's decision. Soon enough, Lucy picked a solo job that was not too hard and had a good pay. She placed the paper down in front of Mirajane, who signed the flyer.

"Good luck." Mirajane whispered, truly sympathetic for the Celestial mage. She sullenly began to polish the glasses.

Lucy balanced carefully along the side of the canal, shaking off the warnings from the people on the boats. When she reached her home, she pulled out the key and stuck it inside the hole. The lock clicked open and Lucy entered. She went straight to her room.

The tough and uncaring façade she had put up crumbled, and tears streamed down Lucy's cheeks, dripping down on her bed. She quietly stifled the sobs that threatened to break out and burrowed into the covers. Layla Heartfillia would not have wanted her daughter crying like a pitiful creature. Lucy wiped her tears and grabbed her bag. She started to pack for the trip, which was situated at Shirotsume town, where she and Natsu had stolen the book 'Daybreak'. (A/N: I think that was right.) She secured her Gate keys safely onto her belt and did the same with her whip, Fleuve d'etoiles. She hoisted the bag onto her back and stepped through the door once again.

Lucy looked at the passing scenery on the way to Shirotsume town, when really she was consumed in her thoughts. Her thoughts consisted of: Natsu, Natsu, Team Natsu, Natsu, Erza, Gray, Natsu, Happy, Natsu and lastly, love. She imagined how it would be like if Natsu actually looked at her in a different way. Lucy shook her head as if to banish this thought.

Not now. Natsu can be thought about after the job.