Lucy's POV

So here I am alone again sat in my usual seat at the bar, what can I say except that it's been a two months and no one seems to have noticed me, everyone that is but Master, Levi, Gazille, Wendy, and the Exceeds. Not even when I took that mission three weeks ago, and I came home all brushed and cut practically holding my arm together. I was scared, more than I have ever been. I nearly died on that job but did anyone come and help me when I walked to the guild. No they did not; the people who usually make sure I'm okay were all out on missions so I don't blame them in the slightest.

*Flashback*

She approached the guild hall looking worse for wear, clothing ripped, blood dripping from her arm as she held it tight. Passer-by's saw that she was in pain and would faint at any minute, but stopped themselves helping her when they saw her Fairy Tail mark. People knew that she would be cared for she was so close to the guild now, was there any point helping her?

'So close, just a bit thither 'she thought to herself, hoping that her team mates would notice her again. Walking slowly towards the guild doors she hears laughter and the usual ruckus from the guild, just as she pushes the doors open she falls hard onto the ground, falling backwards as the pain gripped her no one even noticed the door move the slightest when her small hand pushed against it. Still awake she hopes, even prays that they hear her. When a few minutes pass she cries, its stings her skin like salt in a wound. Well that's what this was, torture and torment. 'Please someone help me I know that I'm weak, but please someone help' she begs herself still holding onto her last shred of hope. A bright light suddenly appears next to the girl, feeling the warmth capture her and hold her, she knows who came to her. Her faithful and trust worth spirit Loke.

"Lucy stay with me, stay awake. I know it's hurts but you must stay awake. Dam it!" he whispers to her knowing exactly that the guild haven't noticed her missing, hell they didn't pay attention to her for nearly two months now, ever since Lisanna came back. "Virgo" he shouts "Yea, brother. Time for punishment?" the pink hair maid appears with her serious set in facial features, head down as she bows to the lion. When she looks up she is shocked to see her beloved master struggling to stay awake from the pain of the attack. "Virgo, I need you to go the master and tell him that Lucy is not well. I…I think that the blade that cut her arm was poisoned. We need help hurry and don't let yourself be seen… they don't deserve to know, when and if they find out they will suffer the guilt of forgetting about her." He spoke with a harsh tone, and what looked like a tear in his eye. The maid simple nodded, and quickly disappeared. Holding Lucy close to him he carries her gently as possible, and as quick as possible to her apartment.

*Flashback Ends*

Loke told me about what happened I was sad when he told me. He said nothing more but holds my hand and made sure I got my rest after the incident. I was so grateful that he came when he did, and got help. I returned to the guild a week later, and still nothing. Was I a ghost, a worthless being that meant nothing to them but a replacement? It's going to happen soon I know it, I'm no fool. It hurts holding back my tears again, I love this guild, and I love him. Yet I feel that I'm going to be forced to leave, my hair was dull it had lost its shin, my skin was deathly pale, my cloths covered every inch of my body. I was a mess, dying from the inside out. My secret, my family was all falling apart.

Suddenly she felt warm, had someone noticed her at last. Maybe things weren't as bad as she thought. Well she could only hope.

"Luce, I need to tell you something" the pink haired mage looked down at her as she sat, her head looked up. She knew in that instant, it was over.

"Err… Hey Natsu" she spoke in a timed voice with fear trying her best not to shed more tears over her so-called family.

"Luce, since Lissana came back I was wondering if you could… well ya know…leave the team and let Lisana have her place back" he spoke clear without hesitation, his deep onyx eye's serious with what looked like pride. 'Was he proud of ignoring me, all this time? Is that what they all think of me'

She hesitated to answer, just as she was going to speak up for herself her other team members come up behind Natsu only to say "Lucy, just give us an answer already. Leaving the teams for your own good really" she looked up to see the ice mage staring at her 'he's kidding right, the first time they speak in two months and it's this, I knew it was coming but why be this mean, it's' harsh.

"Yea Lucy, it is you'll become stronger doing solo missions. Since your weak". She had to speak now knowing that the last statement came from Erza, it hurt more than the attack from Phantom Lord. Clearing her throat she looks at them and smiles.

"Yea sure guys. No problem I don't want to hold you back" the three mages said nothing more than give her a look of disgust, 'why, I gave them what they wanted aren't they happy now. They hurt me in the worst possible way and still treat me like crap'. They walk away to be greeted my Lisanna who is given the good news and jumped into Natsu arms. 'Oh god please no more, my heart can't take this'. Picking herself up out of her seat, she heads to the master office. 'It's time to tell someone the truth'