Just my idea of what happens to Lucy in Mercurius. I didn't really spend too much time on this; I just wanted to get this idea out.

Will be a two-shot, and will stay as a two-shot.

~A Voice in the Collapsing Castle~

PART I

I ran through the collapsing hallways in panic. That Arcadias…he kidnapped me earlier when I was still sleeping…he brought me and Yukino here and experimented on us!

Yukino…

Tears started to form again in my eyes, remembering what she had done for me.

"Lucy-sama! Get out of here!"

"No! I won't leave you, Yukino!"

"I'm stuck to this machine! If you don't leave now, you'll be crushed!"

"But-"

"Lucy-sama…someone has to take care of my spirits! Please…live, for me…"

With that, I ran out of the room in tears.

I clutched Yukino's keys in my hand while still running.

I would live for her.

One day, I would avenge her.

Suddenly, a giant chunk of the ceiling fell in front of me, causing me to scream. I was forced to a stop. I looked around frantically for an exit, but found nothing but remnants of the walls and ceiling.

My spirits were back at the lodging…

I clawed at the cement with my bare hands, leaving them scratched and bloody. After about five minutes, I gave up, slumping to the ground in defeat.

Was this the end?

It was only then when I noticed where I was. It was the heart of Mercurius-the grand dance hall. It was huge, and beautiful. Or was beautiful, before this. I could vaguely see intricate flower designs on the floor and on the ceiling above me.

It still is a beautiful place, if you just know where to look. I stood up.

This is it, isn't it?

I took a deep breath, and began to sing.

A lullaby for Yukino…and for me? I guess so.

Memories of my life flashed through my head.

The day Mama died.

The day I ran away from home.

The day I met Natsu and Happy in Hargeon.

The day they took me to Fairy Tail.

Fairy Tail…my family…Yukino, as well…

I'm sorry…I don't think I'll make it out of here…

Out of the corner of my eye, I see chunks of the ceiling falling all around me.

I continue to sing.

I'm pathetic, aren't I…to be giving up so easily like this.

Salty tears started falling from my eyes.

Soon, there will be no more of this beautiful castle.

And me, as well.

Goodbye, everyone…

And thank you…

There was a crash…and then everything went black.

Mama…Papa…I'll be with both of you again.

Finally…

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I have successfully writted this whole fic in a day, so please continue to part II.