This is the time after the Edolas Arc and Lisanna RETURNED! Team Natsu wants to replace Lucy with Lisanna Strauss on the team, and that allows Lucy to think about her life. However, what most people don't know is that Lucy loves Natsu. What will she now do now and what is in store for her future love life?

Story By: RockCityGirl14

Chapter 1: Always a Replacement

Italics mean Thoughts or Flashback

Bold means Letters to Mom, Shouga, or Team Natsu

Sadly, I do NOT own any of Hiro Mashimas' work, only the O.C's that come later!

(Lucy's P.O.V)

It has been 3 months since we have returned from the mystical world also know as Edolas, where we did a mission to help Extalia and the Royal City back to the way it was originally. During the time we were in Edolas, we met our counterparts such as Lucy Ashley and Natsu Dragion, who helped us a lot in the near death situation.

Upon returning back, one of the exceeds known as Pantherlily, caught a 'suspicious person' that had actually turned out to be the real Lisanna who got sucked up into the Anima, when she apparently 'died' 2 years ago from an S-class mission with her siblings.

All of us were super excited and quickly rushed over to the Fairy Tail guild and tell them the great news! However, that actually turned to be one of the most depressing days ever.

The entire Fairy Tail guild had partied for weeks since their return of their old friend, but paid the price by ignoring one of their own nakama, me, Lucy Heartfila.

For 3 months straight, I desperately tried to go on a mission with Natsu, but he's either hanging out with Lisanna, fishing with Happy, or even picking a fight with Gray.

(Flashback: Lucy's P.O.V)

But, one of those fights with Gray got TOTALLY out of hand when Gray had dodged a Fire Dragon Iron Fist from Natsu and it collided right into my cheek. I remember wincing at the pain and also had Wendy take me to the infirmary. On the way, Natsu and Gray tried to break through the crowd of mages, who had blocked the way so I couldn't get hurt even more, yelling "SORRY LUCY! PLEASE GET BETTER!" However, that tone of voice seemed to be sorta off or sarcastic. That incident happened 2 months ago…

Then, I got stabbed in the gut by a sword and an ice-make lance when Erza was trying to break up a fight that was happening between the ice and fire mage one day… They said it was accident and they promised not to hurt me in any other way EVER again. However, I knew that would turn out to be one of their biggest lies yet. That incident happened 1 month ago…

(Flashback Ended)

I arrived at the guild early to see if I can take another solo mission, AGAIN since Lisanna returned and they left me on my own to survive! I'm wearing a blue crop top along with a denim skirt along with some leg high black socks. To finish it off, I wore my black combat boots, had my hair in a ponytail, and wore a black jacket.

Now currently, I'm on top of my favorite bar seat in the guild hall enjoying an iced tea from the bartender, Mirajane Strauss. Ever since Lisanna had returned, Mira has been keeping a close eye on her sister, so that she can stay safe from any harm. Yet, on some occasions, I would see Mirajane tense up when she saw me, but I decided it must be nothing. As I took a sip, I felt a slight tap on my left shoulder and turned my bar seat around.

It was none other than the members of Team Natsu and also Lisanna, who currently had a grin on her face. Us girls can detect if another female is planning something just from the way that their lips curve, and I could tell it was something big by the way Lisanna has it. However, I didn't see Happy with them. I can just assume that he is hanging out with Charle or Wendy at this time.

FINALLY, I have someone to talk to from my own team after those lonely 3 months in solitude. But, I did have people and exceeds that talk to and care for me such as Wendy, Gajeel, Levy, Pantherlily, Charle, Juvia, Master Makarov and Happy. All of them had sorrow faces except Lisanna, who wore a happy and excited face then, in which they had told me something that I had least expected.

"Lucy, do you mind if we kick ya out and replace you with my girlfriend Lisanna?" Natsu asked awfully cheerfully with his signature goofy grin. My heart then broke into a bunch of tiny little fragments because not only did they kick me off the team, Natsu had Lisanna had as a GIRLFRIEND!

"When did you start dating Lisanna?" I had asked through my clenched teeth, to Natsu who currently had an arm wrapped around her waist. Also wishing and thinking to myself, 'That should be me…'

"About 4 days ago, Lisanna had asked me out to a date and I said sure! So, do you mind if Lisanna were to take your place on the team?" Natsu had explained to me from his former conversation.

"Yeah, it would be a great way to improve on your skills as a mage." Erza explained further.

'So you're implying that I'm weak, is that it Erza?' I thought as she spoke those words.

"Also, you can go on solo missions so that you can have the reward all to yourself!" Gray had said to me, hoping that it could convince me to retire from Team Natsu.

'Haven't they noticed me taking solo mission for the pass 3 months just so I could keep up with my rent for my apartment. Now that I mention it, they never came to my house anymore ever since Lisanna came, and she ALWAYS invited them to her house like I usually did before she came.' I said from my previous thoughts.

Of course I was furious on the inside, but I managed to stay strong willed and calm on the outside and answered, "S-Sure," making sure that my tears did not fall out. "I c-completely un-understand, now excuse me, I'm g-gonna go h-home for today." I stuttered to the new Team Natsu.

As I walked out of Fairy Tail with my blonde bangs covering my eyes to my apartment, I summoned my 'dog' Plue with the silver key, and quietly said to myself so no one could hear, "I guess I was always a replacement, however that makes my decision crystal clear now." With me walking on the ledge of the river and the fishermen saying hi to me along with Plue desperately running so he could catch up.

With that 15 minute walk done, I was able to reach to my home on Strawberry Street. During that time, Plue had already run out of energy and returned back to the Spirit World. As I entered my key into the lock, and opened the door, I placed my black combat boots near the entrance and walked over to my wooden, sturdy desk.

I took out one of my parchment papers from the cabinet and also a pen,and I finally started my letter to my mother up in heaven.

Dear Mother,

This is your daughter, Lucy of Fairy Tail. Today, I had one of the most awful experiences today at the guild.

In my previous letters, I have told you of my crush toward the Fire Dragon Slayer, however, he doesn't share the same mutual feelings towards me. I have learned that Lisanna, a girl that recently came back to Fairy Tail, had asked him out and he replied yes…

Also, he had the nerve to kick me off the team! Well, I should have figured just a much since they're dating and there would have been too many people on the team…but Mom, this just makes my decision even easier. After all, I've been abused for the last 3 months because of them, and I have no more tolerance.

I'll write to you again very soon Mom. I will and always love you no matter how far the distance between us.

Love your always faithful daughter,

3 Lucy Heartfila

I finished up my letter and placed it into an envelope that is currently right next to me, and then put my signature Lucy stamp to finish it off.

I then slid my chair back and walked to one of the shelved on the walls that held a special red box. Ever since my mother died, I write letters to her because it makes me feel as though she is still here with me. I took the newly written letter and also placed it into the box, but in the very back.

As soon as that was done, I finally was able to change into my pajamas, which was a big white tee shirt and pink plaid pants. I ran and jumped onto my pink bed and got myself situated. I was underneath my blankets and covers until I fell into a deep sleep while mumbling, "G…Good...B.B..ye..Fa..iry…Tai.l."

Well, that is the first chapter! Hope you guys LOVE it. This is just a fun story to write and I have big plans in the future! Honestly, I do not HATE Lisanna, but she just seems irritating thrid wheel sometimes, I just want NALU SO DAMN MUCH! Still, she is pretty, I wish I can be too…JK, I'M SEXY AND I KNOW IT! See y'all in the next chapter!