Authors Note: Welcome to my first fanfiction with Fairy Tail. Mostly I dabble in Bulma x Vegeta pairings from Dragonball Z. But I have been often told that Lucy and Levy are my characters. So being smitten by the anime/manga I have decided to throw my hand in for one of my personal favorite anime couples: Loke and Lucy. I could see Natsu with Lisanna than with Lucy and there is something about how Loke and Lucy that clicks I feel. But anyway I suppose I am rambling. As I was writing these chapters, I tend to listen to music. Music has always been my biggest inspiration and with that. With each chapter I would listen to a song to get what I felt the essence of their relationship. So for this chapter I listened to "As The World Falls Down" by David Bowie in the movie Labyrinth. With these songs, if you want to get into the feel of each chapter I would suggest listening while reading. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope I don't disappoint with my version of love of these two character. Enjoy!

Update: Usually with each story I write a dedication. As of 1/3/15; the inspiration of writing this has died. His name was Ryan and even if our time was brief; we had something that would last through the stars. So this work is dedicated to him. Even though he is gone, he will not be forgotten. He will live on in this story immortality. For Ryan I made his life but it seems that he was a chapter in mine and gods do I wish for more days of Ryan Johnson. (sorry for quoting Fault in our Stars but I have never heard of something more true than that right now.) So to Ryan: I may not have known you long but we were soul mates. The starts of Regulus will shine brighter tonight and every night with its fallen star rejoining it. We will meet again, my love, in the stars.

Beautiful

~Chapter One~

Lucy Heartfilia was a celestial mage that worked for the wizard guild, Fairy Tail. She had worked for the guild for many years. These people, her family, have been through the best of times of her life and through the lowest points. They were all family; every single person. To add to that family were her celestial spirits. Every single person working in Fairy Tail guild had magic of some sort or another. In Lucy's case, she had celestial magic.

Celestial magic is that she can contact a world where constellations spirits in the heavens are full of life. The contract between a celestial wizard and spirit is considered to be sacred in that they both worked together as a team in fighting. A celestial wizard would open their gate and bring them into the normal world and each celestial spirit, like wizards, had different, special abilities. There were special spirits known as the zodiac spirits in that they were very powerful and rare. You could tell they were zodiac spirits by golden keys each with their own special symbol on them. As for contracts, once one was made it is until death or early termination of said contract that the relationship between the two is null and void. For Lucy, she had many spirits and one of the few luckiest wizards to possess most of the zodiac keys.

The scene opens up to the train ride back to Magnolia hometown of the wizards. Although Fairy Tail had won the wizard's game tournament and had saved the capital from grave destruction from dragons and poor royal judgments; the air in Lucy's car was not of celebration but of deep thought. Wendy was healing Natsu, with Happy and Carla by her side, from being sick as Erza and Gray conversed about the battle. Lucy stared out the window as events from previous days almost seemed to overwhelm her.

The most prominent of her thoughts was witnessing herself die. For some reason that struck her to her very foundation. She was grateful for her friends and their strength to help her see the end of the fighting. Without them she would have been killed but most importantly grateful for her spirits that played a key role in saving them all and forcing the dragons to return to their own time.

Subconsciously she felt for her keys on the side of her belt and breathed a sigh of relief. It gave her much comfort to feel that they were connected somehow. "Lucy, you have been quiet this whole trip. Something on your mind?" Erza spoke as she looked over at the blonde.

"Kinda...just been thinking about everything really" Lucy looked at her group with a soft smile. Gray raised an eyebrow.

"Oh well don't dwell on it too long, we should get ready for another job once we return." he crossed his arms.

"Yeah, that was exactly what I was thinking as well." Lucy forced her mask and smiled. Thankfully everyone was wrapped up in their own feelings that no one took any notice.

Over the next several days things had taken a turn for some pleasant, unexpected surprises. The guild was once again restored to its former glory. The prize money was delivered and every member received 100,000 jewel after a big portion was put into the guild's funding. The best part was that Lucy was able to pay her rent for the next three months on top of her winnings. everything was starting to return to normal. Natsu and Happy approached Lucy as she was at the bar with Mirajane. She was eating her meal when they set down a flier for a month long mission of solving a mystery of a family heirloom stolen by thieves. If solved and the heirloom restored, they would 20% of how much the heirloom was worth plus 500,000 jewel ( or 100,000 per group of five).

"I take it that you want to go?" Lucy asked the dragon slayer.

"You got it! I am all fired up for this one! Everyone else is on board, so are you ready?" Natsu asked as Happy sat on his shoulder. "Natsu...I think I am going to pass on this one." Lucy turned to look at him with a somber expression.

"Pass? Ha! That is really funny Lucy, but you really need to think of better jokes." Happy giggled but Natsu took in the celestial mage's expression. "But you always come with...what is going on?" he asked as concerned filled his features.

"I just...need some time along for a month is all. I am going to take a break." Lucy turned her back to her meal and used her fork to push around her meal.

"Alright but in a month you are coming back to us...we need you in our group." Natsu agreed but Happy didn't look to thrilled. "Are you sure Lucy?" he asked.

"Yeah...just want to sort some personal stuff out...maybe go somewhere for a bit. But anyway don't mind me! In a month I'll be back to helping to terrorize you!" she grinned mischievously as she gave a big smile. This put the two at ease as they laugh.

"There is the Lucy we know! Well then, I guess we are off! Enjoy your vacation!" Natsu took the flier and waved as he headed back to the others. Once they were gone, Lucy paid for her meal. "Thanks Mira, it was fantastic as always." Lucy got up but Mira watched as the young blonde with her trained eye.

"Just be careful Lucy. I know you have a lot on your mind but just make sure you come back in one piece." Lucy nodded and took her leave. As she headed home she had her hands in her pocket and a downcast gaze as she walked the edge of the water. The boats that would usually float past her would warn her about falling in but she would carelessly never hear them. As she took a step she lost her footing and plunged towards the water.

Suddenly a hand shot out and grasped her unexpectedly. Lucy, at this point, had squeezed her eyes shut as she awaited the water that would never come. It was quite the opposite as she found herself in the arms of one of her closest celestial spirits; Loke or Leo the Lion. Timidly she looked up and saw him smiling down at her. He wore his usual black suit, red tie, and tinted signature glasses. His orange hair was spiked out in locks that framed his face quite well. His hair was into what could be described as a 'mane'. Many a time Lucy was tempted to run her hands through it but this was most certainly not one of those times. She blushed deeply into his arms as she looked down. Most of all, the young mage was grateful, for if it was not for him, she would be sopping wet in the middle of the river. "Th-thank you Loke..." she murmured into his chest.

"Heh close call wouldn't you say? Gotta watch what you are doing Luce or you might actually get hurt. Although, I can't say I don't mind it considering I love saving the Princess." he gave her a wink and Lucy scrambled to get out of his arms as she flushed from his embarrassing advances.

"Well thanks again Loke. I will try my best to take better care. You should return to the celestial realm...I am sure your wounds are not fully healed yet from the battle in the capital." Lucy quickly founds her words as she smile and held her arms around her back as to try and play coy with him. Loke stared at her for a few moments and already he could tell that something did not feel right with his owner.

"Let me walk you back" he requested. Lucy thought to protest but quickly went against it. Loke was one to follow to his own whims and she just felt too tired lately to argue. "We don't have to talk...sometimes moving our legs is the best conversation." Loke walked beside Lucy but not so close to invade her personal space. They continued the journey towards her apartment. The pair stayed silent and already Loke could feel Lucy's uncertainty. Something was brewing within her captivating mind and it bothered him to see the troubled face she was making when she looked at the ground.

Loke reached a hand out and intertwined it with hers as he closed the gap between them. Lucy did not even resist which sent another warning flag to Loke. Usually the mage would advert his advances but this time was not the case. What was going on with Lucy? They made it back up to her room still hand in hand but it dropped once the door was closed behind them. "You walked me back. Now, please return to your own realm." Lucy requested without any force in her tone. Loke's eyes narrowed as he stood up to Lucy. He gently tilted her chin up as they both looked at each other.

"Okay, how about we talk first? You are acting stranger than usual. Where is Lucy and what did you do with her?" he demanded softly. "Can we not Loke? I am not feeling well..." she tried to look away but he held her gaze there.

"I am going to make us some coffee and you will talk to me. Are we not friends?" he asked as he put her on the spot.

"We...we are but it is stupid...honest..."she mumbled to the ground when she managed to break his spell. Loke removed himself from her. "I'll be the judge of that." he chuckled and went over to the small kitchen to start up brewing the coffee. Lucy went to take a seat. Once the hot drinks were prepared, Loke brought them over on a tray and set them down. He placed Lucy's drink in front of her and sat with his. He waited for her to start. She stared at the hot mug as steam emanated off of it. Usually she would keep her thoughts to herself but here was the one spirit that found a way under her skin.

"I...I watched myself die." she began. Loke gave her his full attention as he waited for her to continue. Lucy couldn't bear to bring her gaze to meet his deep emerald ones. She lowered her head as her bangs covered half her face. "Future me lost everyone she ever loved and cared about; and in the end, she died alone, sad, and without anyone to bury her...I just...life is so fleeting you know? What is it that I am doing with my life? I love being in Fairy Tail and I would never change a single moment of it for all the tea in the world. But if I want to be completely honest with myself...I...I just..." Lucy started to trail off as she struggled to find the words on her lips. Two droplets hit the table. "It is stupid to be crying over this you know? It isn't like me I am not actually dead and I can continue to live for myself as I have been. But...I am not happy with my life!" she looked up to see Loke with not judgment in his gaze as he looked to be just as sad as her. There were kindness and understanding but mostly sadness in his eyes. Lucy's emotions overwhelmed her and spilled down her cheeks.

"Both of my parents are gone and I do not have any biological family to speak of. I am so lucky to have my family of Fairy Tail and those of my spirits but...I want something more...I want to start my life with someone. Maybe I am just tired and need a break..." she shook her head and fervently tried to erase her tears. Loke moves around the table and sat next to her. She found herself in his embrace as he set her on his lap and held her in his inviting warmth.

"Not stupid at all. You are putting yourself down, but Lucy you are your own worst enemy. I wish you could see just how strong as I see you. This is how you feel and I understand this but you are so hard on yourself. You are just lonely and it is okay to accept that." he rested his head on top of hers and comforted her. She trembled in his arms as she curled up in his lap and cried. He let her get these bottled up feelings out and rubbed her back and hair.

"S-sorry..." she whimpered as she buried her face in his chest and cried into his shirt. Loke couldn't help but smile at how she resembled a small child that needed a strong, safe haven to curl into. "No need for apologize. It sounds like this last trip was a rough time. It must not have been easy to endure what you already have." he spoke soothingly in her hair. A pinkish tint flushed across Lucy's cheeks as she began to realize the position she was in. Even though it was a bit childish, her position, she felt he smelled of home; a safe place; her rock. Her mind scolded her to remove herself but her heart took full advantage of the comfort he was offering.

Loke had once been known as the Fairy Tail playboy when everyone thought of him to be a human wizard, but when Lucy saved him a couple years back after she discovered he was a celestial wizard and victim of circumstance; he was once again allowed to return to the celestial plain and forever bound to Lucy. Since then his play boy antics have all but been minimal and mostly focused towards the beauty in his arms. Sensing Lucy was nearing the end of her magical energy as he could tell; her exhaustion was taking over and he cradled her towards her bed. Lucy rolled over into a ball as she closed her eyes. Loke pulled the blankets around her. Lightly he ran a hand through her hair. She was soft and faintly smelled of cherry blossoms and apple shampoo. He couldn't help but smile. She maybe his owner, but Lucy never saw anyone that way. She saw her spirits as equals and more so as her friends. If anything she would much rather fight alongside her spirits than allow them to be used as shields to shield her. Lucy murmured something in her sleep but all Loke could catch was his name. At this point he decided to remove his jacket and place it over her. He watched as a small smile spread across her features. Leaning down he kissed her cheeks.

"Sleep well Beautiful." he fondly whispered.