Chapter 1: Saying Goodbye

First Galu story. Most people find them as a crack pairing, but I actually really like them together. Enjoy.

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Dodging another clawing, she spun around and snagged the demon's leg with her whip. Pulling it back, she jumped upward as a quick reflex; she gulped once realizing that she almost got hit again. Catching her breath, she let out a pant. The demon got up from the broken tree she had slammed it against.

Running straight at her, she quickly jumped to the side and gripped onto one of her keys. Upon summoning Sagittarius, she commanded the spirit to aim for the legs. Obeying her request, he quickly aimed and shot arrows at the beyond pissed demon. It had been hit while charging at the two, upon getting hit, it had spiraled out of control and rolled into the ground.

Both her and her spirit jumped away from where they were standing, and watched as the huge beast rammed into a few trees before finally going unconscious. She had thanked her spirit back after a proper thank you, and then examined the demon. The job specifically told her to capture the beast alive and bring it back to the town.

Calling out Taurus, who admired her body and complemented her, she asked him to simply tie the beast up and help her carry it back to town. He walked behind her while tugging along the demon and admiring her behind.

Once in town, she collected her pay, and retired to her hotel room. Thanking Taurus for his help, she crashed onto her bed and grunted lowly. Her first solo mission was a success, but it took much less time than she had hoped for. She hoped it would last for at least more than two days, but already completing the mission on the first day. Sure it was awesome and boosted her confidence up to great heights, but she took the mission to get away from the guild (and how much the job paid). To get away from someone, make that two some ones.

Grunting lowly, she get up and retired into her bathroom for a much needed shower.

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She had locked herself in her apartment for days, three to be exact. Their breakup wasn't messing or anything, but it hurt, right? Of course it would hurt, she had loved him. She wasn't planning on locking herself away, but then she found out the truth. The truth that made he not just upset, but betrayed.

For those three days, she called upon her spirits just for comfort. First she had called on Scorpio, he had appeared ready for battle, but then he saw her looking beyond sad. She hugged him and explained herself, she then said multiple times, "Don't hurt Aquarius! Don't you even think about hurting her like that! I swear if you do, I will not be so nice to you! Make her happy, she really loves you!" She cried on him, and kept telling him those things.

Scorpio nodded and responded while holding her tightly, "I won't yea. Trust me; I cared too much to lose her yea. She means everything to me, she does yea. You'll find someone way better, you will yea." After he looked at her for a moment, she let out a small smile.

"Thank you Scorpio." She simply stated and then sent him away. She then called for Crux; she was barely able to whimper, "Hi." Then she broke down and requested to know what her now ex was doing.

Crux had agreed and found him with the other girl. Lucy only sobbed into her hands, Crux had offered some words of comfort before leaving back to the spirit world.

How Lucy found out was what really got her.

It happened earlier today, just as she was about to leave someone had knocked on her door. She walked over and opened it only to see one of her neighbors, she lived down the hall from Lucy.

"Morning Ms. May, how are you?" Lucy replied cheerfully, despite the prior breakup that had occurred the day before.

The older woman, who looked to be in her late twenties, had fidgeted. "I have been fine. How have you been?"

Lucy shifted in slight discomfort, but nodded, "Oh I've been alright, same old, same old. What brings you here?"

The woman sighed sadly, and looked around, "Well you know your boyfriend, the pink haired one?"

Lucy gave a slight nod, but was about to tell her that they were no longer a couple. But the woman only continued. "Well I had been working a shift at that café across town and he happened to walk in with some other girl, she had short white hair."

Lucy nodded; she knew it must have been Lisanna. The woman let out another sigh before continuing. "I didn't think anything of when they came in, but then they well….they started kissing and such."

Lucy's eyes went wide, her mouth opened. Stunned, Lucy leaned against the doorway as if her legs no longer worked. She only stared at Ms. May waiting for the story to continue. "How long ago was this?"

Ms. May looked down and stated sadly, "About a week ago." The woman looked sad and muttered, "I thought that maybe you two were no longer together, so when they came in a couple more times and acted like a couple, I just shrugged it off."

Lucy seriously felt like her world just fell apart. She still leaned in the doorway for support, she felt sick. She nodded, "I see."

"But then I saw you two together a few days ago, and I wasn't able to tell you sooner. I am so sorry Lucy, I really am!" She bowed and apologized again.

Lucy sighed and nodded, "Thank you for telling me. It's fine, I understand if you were busy."

Once Ms. May was gone, Lucy closed her door and then let herself crumble. She only sought out comfort in her spirits. That is why she was here now, weeping her heart out, and calling upon her spirits for some help.

She called upon Plue and Lyra at the same time. She asked for Lyra to sing a sad song, and hugged Plue while Lyra did so. She cried while Lyra sang, Plue tried to comfort her, but it was no use.

Once she had finally fallen asleep, Lyra and Plue went back to the spirit world.

The next day she called upon Sagittarius, she cried on him. Sagittarius knew what was coming, but still was surprised when she tackled him in a hug. She let out her tears and cries, Sagittarius did not mind. He only gave comforting words as best as he could.

Then she called Horologium, who had opened himself for her. But instead she sat on her bed and choked out what happened. Horologium nodded while listening to her, she even choked out an apology. "I'm sorry Horologium, I j-just real-really need to-to b-be arou-around people w-who care and I-I trust."

Horologium had simply patted her back and told her, "It is fine, we are here for you."

She then called Capricorn. He had tried to give her some comfort, but she bit her bottom lip and held in her tears. "I want you to help me get stronger while you are here. This is how I want some comfort from you, ok?"

He nodded and helped her with meditation. They then worked on her kicks and punches, which took several hours to perfect. Lucy had worked her butt off, she had done this to try and get rid of all the memories.

Once they had done enough, she then cried in front of him. "I'm sorry Capricorn, I tried to be strong, but I can't. I am not strong." She choked back as much as she could only to feel the goat spirit hold her tightly.

"Lucy, you are as strong as your mother, it is ok to cry. If it hurts that much, then let it all out, do not hold it back." He had muttered while rocking her back and forth.

Lucy cried into his chest and mumbled sorry every few seconds.

Capricorn only told her it was fine.

Lucy then called Virgo. Virgo had appeared with a menacing look upon her face and growled lowly, her blue eyes narrowed, and her voice full of fury, "Who must I punish princess?"

Lucy looked down, "No one Virgo, no one needs to be punished." A few tears fell from her eyes.

"But someone has hurt you princess, they must be punished!" Virgo stated while holding out a fist.

Lucy still held back as many tears as she could, "Not now, not right now. Virgo…could you please just hold me?"

Virgo nodded and wrapped her arms around the brokenhearted girl. Lucy cried on Virgo's shoulder, and whimpered out her feelings of betrayal, agony, anger, suffering, and just sorrow. Virgo held the girl tightly, her anger rose as Lucy continued to cry more and more.

Virgo disappeared still persisting on punishing the person who caused her pain, but Lucy was still too depressed to even consider revenge. She called Taurus out next. Who did not complement her body for once, he merely hugged the pained girl, and held her close allowing her to shed her tears and show weakness.

She did so, which broke the bull spirit's heart. He still held her close, not being a pervert the whole time he was there. He deeply cared for her, all her spirits did, and this pained them to see her in such a state.

The next person she called upon that day was Cancer. He did not ask how she wanted her hair done, or anything. He only looked at her waiting for her to tell him something. She wiped away her tears and then mumbled, "Cancer, I don't know what to do anymore! It hurts and I hate this feeling of being stabbed in the back!"

Cancer nodded at the poor girl, and opened his arms to welcome her into a hug. She practically jumped her spirit in a hug, and did not cry. She only told him everything that happened. He listened to her every word, and let her take her time. She did not cry. She stayed strong.

The last spirit she had summoned was Aries. Aries came out and cried out, "I'm so sorry." She hugged the girl and mumbled, "I truly am."

Lucy started balling again. She cried until she couldn't anymore. She ended up asleep on Aries, which the spirit did not mind. She gently toyed with Lucy's blonde hair and then placed her on her bed. Aries mumbled another sorry before disappearing back to the spirit world.

Once Lucy had awakened the third day, she looked at herself in the bathroom. Her eyes puffy and slightly red, it was obvious that she had been crying. She still wasn't ready to go to the guild; she feared Lisanna and Natsu would be there.

Still in need of comfort, she summoned Gemini. The two twins appeared already well aware of their master's/friend's emotions. Lucy gave a sad smile, "Hi there."

The two smiled back and said, "Hi Lucy!"

Lucy felt herself start to break again, and soon enough she crashed onto her knees while tears slowly traced down her flushed face. The twins quickly transformed into Lucy only to get a better grasp of how emotionally torn she was. They held her close, which was a sign that meant 'go on and cry'. They felt her emotions and now understood how pained and alone she felt.

Lucy started to scream into Gemini and ask the same question over and over again. "Why?" Gemini still held her close and rocked her back and forth; they petted her hair trying to help calm her down.

Once Lucy had collected herself enough to stand, she thanked Gemini and had them return. She placed a glass of water on her table, then opened the gate of Aquarius. Aquarius gave her a blank stare, and then opened her mouth, but Lucy beat her to it.

"I'm sorry Aquarius! I just needed someone who is happy and cheerful, so I call Scorpio! I am sorry if I ruined your date or anything, I just was so sad and-"

She had been cut off by a warm embrace. Aquarius was actually hugging her. Aquarius sighed as she held the girl, "I understand. Scorpio already told me everything, I know it all. I am grateful that you still care about me even when I torture you so. I understand how much pain you must feel, I could tell how much you cared about him. I won't judge you about not having a boyfriend, ok?"

Lucy nodded her head against Aquarius' shoulder. Aquarius pulled away, a sweet smile on her lips, but it quickly disappeared turning into rage and anger. Her vase now in hand, while a dark aura surrounded her, "Now where is the bastard who did that to you!? Where the hell is that cheating bastard!?"

Lucy let out a tiny laugh and a small smile slip. She stared at Aquarius as she still ranted about how the next time she saw the bastard she would create a tidal wave so big it would drown him. Aquarius noticed the girl's smile and nodded, "I like it better when you smile. I know we aren't exactly the best of friends, but I know you will find someone way better than him. He does not deserve you."

Aquarius took her leave, which left Lucy feeling a little better about herself. She then called out Loke. Loke was beyond pissed, once he had appeared he searched the room and sniffed around. "Where is the dick?!" he had snarled lowly.

Lucy sighed, "Not here. Probably at the guild, maybe on a mission." Her voice cracked a little.

Loke pulled her into him, and muttered into her hair, "I will get him for this; he will not get away with it. I promise you that." He held her closer; he felt her tears seep through the fabric of his suit. "It is ok to cry, I will not judge it."

He ran his hand through her golden locks of hair; he murmured soft word to her and promised her that he would not allow Natsu to get away with such a thing. Loke had stayed with her the whole day, and throughout the night. Even as she slept on the lion spirit, he stayed with her.

That morning Lucy had enough of feeling sorry for herself. She charged into the bathroom and showered, then proceeded to change into her undergarments, and into a dark blue v-neck tee (which had revealed a good piece of cleavage), along with some black short shorts. She slipped on her black combat boots and her brown belt which held her keys. She packed a small backpack full of clothes, and fastened her whip in its place.

Loke who had been blindfolded had asked, "Done yet?"

Lucy sighed, "Yes."

Loke removed the blindfold and then whistled. "Well now, there is my beautiful princess." Lucy gave a light blush which made Loke smile, "Now tell me, what are you going to do?"

Lucy smirked, "You'll just have to wait and see."

She closed his gate and threw her backpack over her shoulder. Then she headed out to the guild.

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The guild doors flew open, walking by everyone, head ignoring any stares or comments, she head straight to the bar. She noticed a certain fire dragon slayer didn't even notice her presence; it only made her even angrier. She leaned over the bar and stared at the takeover mage. "Hey Mira, could you get me a bucket of ice cold water, with ice cubes in it?"

Mira eyed her and then mumbled softly, "Why?"

"You'll see soon enough." Lucy answered while glancing behind her and then back at the barmaid.

As soon as Mira disappeared to get what Lucy had asked, Lucy gently patted her keys. She sensed her spirits shaking, most likely in anger and rage. She sighed while glancing at her ex-boyfriend, that lying bastard.

Mira had returned with what Lucy had asked for, she tapped the blonde celestial mage and muttered, "There you go Lucy."

Lucy smiled warmly, "Thank you Mira." Then she took the bucket carefully, afraid to spill any of the freezing water, she walked over towards the fire dragon slayer. Who was too engrossed in his conversation with the youngest of the Strauss siblings.

Then without any warning she dumped the bucket of water on his head. He shot up from his seat and yelped in shock. He frantically turned around several times looking for whoever had did that, that's when his eyes landed on Lucy. His eyes traveled down her body only to land his eyes on the bucket she held.

"What the hell Luce?!" he screeched, anger filled his eyes. Upon not getting a response, he inched closer to her and shouted, "What the hell-"

Bam!

Lucy had hit him with the bucket. She swung it with tremendous force and speed. It had sent him flying and crashing into another table. Before he could get up, she made her way towards the request board. The whole guild had gone dead silent, even Erza had not spoken up.

Lucy examined the request board for a good amount of time. Once she picked out a job, she took it into her hand and walked over to the bar. She carefully set the bucket on the counter and showed Mira the job request. "I'm going on this one. Alone."

Mira nodded slightly, but she was just as confused as everyone else. Lucy then spun on her heel and took her leave. She heard Natsu calling for her and yelling at her.

Finally she stopped and threw a chair at him. He dodged it with a smirk, but failed to dodge the other one that came at him. Lucy glared at him and growled loud enough for everyone to hear, "That's what you get you bastard."

She turned around and opened the guild doors, she panted in anger. Then she turned her head only a bit to see him slowly getting up, Lisanna by his side. "Was it really worth it to cheat on me?"

His eyes went wide, how did she find out? But she said it loud enough for everyone else to hear as well.

Lucy didn't stay to watch how everyone else reacted, she just walked off.

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Reappearing from her shower, she fell back onto her bed. She wore pajama shorts and an oversized shirt. She sighed while drying her hair. "What am I to do?"

She got up and walked over to the window. Pulling back the curtain, she stared at the town who was celebrating the capture of the beast that had been terrorizing the town. She smiled to herself; she had taken that thing down. By herself. No one else helped her, no, she did that.

Leaning against the window frame, she muttered, "Time to let it go, time to walk away, time to say goodbye." She then let a golden chain slip through her fingers and fall out the window. A few tears formed, but she held her ground.

This was a new start for her. Without him to block her way.

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So….I'm not really into this whole making Natsu a jerk thing, but it was hard to pass up, so whatever. Please review and tell how it is. Thank you.