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What To Do Now

It's been two months since Master disbanded Fairy Tail. At first, I was so shocked, I didn't know what to do. I couldn't stand the thought of our huge family not being together, especially after the events with Tartarus. What made everything worse for me was Natsu's and Happy's sudden departure. I didn't want to be alone. I mean, come on, how was I supposed to feel about that? I get that they wanted to become stronger, but why didn't take me with them? At that time, I wanted to be with them.

For the first few weeks, I was too depressed to really do anything. During those weeks, my spirits, especially Loke, had become very worried about me. They would offer come, using their own magic, just to check up on me. They tried everything and anything they could think of to try to cheer me up. To say "I was a mess," would have been an understatement. As the days went on, and more and more people started going their separate ways, I discovered I had to do the same. I say "I discovered," but in actuality, I more just realized how terrible my changes were affecting my spirits, and having saw them like that, broke my heart.

So, I "discovered" that I needed to move on. I also really wanted to get out of Magnolia; I couldn't handle the constant reminder of the guild I called a home that no longer existed. Luckily for me, Loke had suggested what he called "a great training area," although, I wasn't really convinced. I still decided to follow him, since I didn't have a better plan. After I had packed up all my belongings, with the help of Virgo, who then took all my bags with her, Loke and I left on the next train out.

After what felt like days, but in reality was only a few hours, Loke led me out of the train station in Ginger Town, only to immediately take me to a carriage he was able to flag down.

"Where are we going Loke?"

"I told you hime, it's a surprise. You'll find out soon."

Reluctantly, I gave up trying to get him to tell me the location. Stupid Stubborn Kitty Cat. I found myself looking out the window, and observing all the trees around me, as an attempt to distract myself. Unfortunately for me, that didn't work.

I sighed loudly, as a hope of getting the attention of my lion spirit.

His ears perked up and he stared in my eyes. "Is something wrong Lucy?"

I felt a small blush sweep across my face. "No," I studded. "I was just curious, how did you find this place?"

Loke smiled, and looked away, as if trying to remember something. "Well, after Karen had died, I spent a lot of my time roaming around, before I joined Fairy Tail. The place we are going to was easy for me to think. It's really beautiful, and it's nearby a small town." He sighed.

About fifteen minutes later, the carriage stopped. Loke got out first, and helped me out; even though I told him I didn't need help. He then turned to the driver and paid him for the journey.

"Since when do you carry Jewel on you?" I giggled slightly as he smirked.

"What kind of spirit would I be if I made you pay, when you don't even know where we are?"

I shrugged, "speaking of, where are we? What town is this?"

"Jamestown. It's really small, but we can stay in town during the night, and train during the day in the nearby forest. I figured you didn't want to camp the entire time out here." The lion took my hand and led me down the street.

Loke wasn't kidding when he said it was a small town. I looked around as he had led me through the small streets.

"There's a cozy inn just up the way. I know the innkeeper, she should give you a fair price." Loke had released my hand as we went followed a small gravel path that led to a wooden building.

The wooden building looked old. The wood was stained with age, and the door was painted red, but the paint was chipped and fading in areas. The orange haired man opened the door, and I followed. The inn inside was beautiful. It opened up into a medium sized room with walls painted light blue. There were two small couches of dark blue, and a knitted rug of the same shade. In the small corner of the room, there was a dark green miniature pine tree, that made the entire room smell sweet, and along the back wall was a rustic looking, brick fireplace. A medium sized painting of an ocean decorated one of the other walls that seemed to accent the room nicely.

A few moments passed, and we were greeted by an older lady's voice. "Welcome to my in-." She froze for a moment and stared at the lion spirit. "Well, well, well, if it isn't Leo. Damnit, I was hoping I was done dealing with you." An annoyed look had appeared on the older lady.

The spirit in question smirked. "But Christina my dear, you know I can never be done with you." He adjusted his glasses and fixed his jacket and turned to face me. "Lucy, this is Christina Garnet." He turned to face Christina. "Christina, this is my new master Lucy. Lucy Heartfillia."

"You poor thing, I pity that you have to be the one to deal with that rotten cat."

I fought back a chuckle, and observed her. Christina's face was wrinkled and annoyed. She had on a modest light pink dress that went down to her ankles, and small black Sandals. Even though, she looked annoyed at Loke, and who could blame her, I could tell that she was so graceful. If mom was still here, I think she'd be like her. "He's not too bad." I replied while I fought the urge to laugh.

"If you say so dear. So what can I do for you Miss Lucy?" The older woman smiled.

"I'd like a room please."

Christina looked at Loke and sighed. "Will Leo be staying as well?" It was easy to tell how displeased the lion made her feel.

There has to be some history between them; I'd ask Loke about it later. "No ma'am he's going back to the spirit realm soon, and he'll only be out here when I need him for training."

Loke smirked at my response.

"But Christina dear, don't you enjoy my presence?"

"Oh god no." Her response had caused all of us to burst out laughing. Christina looked at me and smiled. "It will be 3,000 Jewel a night, provided you can keep that lion of yours in check."

"Thanks Christina. You're the best." Loke said as he fixed his glasses.

"I was talking to her." The old woman responded while she handed me a room key. "Stupid, cocky lion."

We uttered our goodbyes and thank you's and headed for the room. That took a lot more out of me than I realized.

The room was small. In the corner of the room, there was a queen sized bed, dressed with deep red silk sheets. Next to that a small hand carved nightstand with a black and silver analog clock. On the opposite side of the room, there was a four drawer dresser that matched the nightstand, a massive window with black and red curtains, and door leading to the on suite bathroom.

I glanced at the clock, and immediately closed Loke's gate for the night, and summoned Virgo who brought my bags and helped me unpack. After I took a much needed bath, I retired to bed.

Author's Note: Hey! This is my first story, I know what you're thinking! It's so shitty haha. I just really wanted to write something with my favorite characters, sooo hence the shitty story! It starts off slow, I know. Anyway, Read and Review and Stuff, I welcome feedback! Thanks again!