Chapter 1

(A/N: As a heads up, this takes place after the Edolas Saga)

Lucy's P.O.V.

I slowly began to wake up after seeing the sunlight hit my eyes. I slowly sat up while pushing all of my blankets off of me. As I got up, a surge of pain ran through my feet, just like any other day. It reminded me of how I was not looking forward to going to the guild, lead alone just leaving my home. You see, on a mission Team Natsu and I went on a few weeks ago, something happened.

(FLASHBACK...THREE WEEKS)

Natsu, Erza, Gray, Wendy, Happy, Charla, and I all went on this mission to deal with these weird monsters with masks that were terrorizing this small area. But when we got there and after talking to the one guy who lived there, he wore a green and white hat and outfit with a cane, (A/N: If you guys have seen Bleach, you know who I'm talking about) we couldn't find any of the monsters. We all decided to split up and search on our own. After searching the small area outside of the guy's place, I was about to go back and say I couldn't find something, but something hit me, literally. All I felt was something sharp and heavy land on my back and I only saw blood before passing out.

After having a strange dream, I woke up and saw that I was all by myself. I looked on my back and saw that I was perfectly except for a few blood stains on my clothes. Soon, all of my friends came rushing over to me, saying that I was gone for at least two hours. I explained what happened and said I was alright. Oddly enough, when we got back to the guy's house, he gave us the full reward and sent us out without even letting us explain. We couldn't do anything about it, so we just left.

(FLASHBACK...END)

Little did I know, what hit me back then did more than what I though. I probably should've known that something was weird after seeing that weird dream. It showed this weird monster hovering over this unconscious body that looked just like me. And from what I could tell, there was a chain that was connected to her and I guess lead to me. I also think that a few people showed up, but I couldn't tell. I either woke up after that or can't remember the rest, either way, something must've happened to me because what's changed in my life now.

(FLASHBACK...TWO WEEKS)

It was just a regular day at the guild for me at the guild. I went to the back of the guild to get more cups and plates for Mira, but when I went into the room, the first thing I saw were these glowing eyes. Soon, I could make out exactly what it was. It was some kind of...monster with a mask. It hit me, that was the same kind of monster the others and I had to deal with and the same one I saw in my dream. I tried to lash my whip at it, but it didn't even make it flinch, it just let out a loud howling noise. After that, I couldn't help it, but I started shaking uncontrollably. It was probably because I got a bad feeling from it now. And it got even worse when I saw it start to move towards me.

When I saw move just by an inch, I ran out of the room and the guild while letting out a loud scream. I could've sworn I felt all eyes on me, but I didn't care. I ran and ran because no matter how far I went, I felt that thing still right behind me. Soon, I was on the outside of Magnolia and my legs couldn't stand running anymore. I ended up falling onto the ground. I looked behind me and I saw that thing right on top of me. I closed my eyes shut, waiting for something to happen, but it never did. All I heard was it's howl again and the sound of a sword slash. I opened my eyes and everything was normal. The only thing that was left near me was a black butterfly.

(FLASHBACK...END)

And that's how it's been ever since. Those weird monsters would show up around Magnolia or in the guild and all I could was run. I felt so helpless. I just wish I knew how to fight those things. And the thing that's the worst about this thing is that no one knows about. Not even my spirits. The first time I brought it up, they all said they didn't see anything but me running and screaming out of the guild. I brought it up with my spirits, but they didn't see or sense anything either. I keep thinking my friends think something is wrong with me, but I know all I'm trying to do is not get killed.

Anyway, I'm getting ready to go to the guild by doing my hair and putting on my clothes, which was a pair of light blue sweat pants, a white long sleeved shirt with a gold star in my chest, black ankle boots, and putting my hair in my usual side pony-tail using a light blue ribbon. I put on my belt with my keys and whip and left to the guild. I took my time since my feet were always sore, but it was also because I got a bad feeling in my stomach. Right as I entered the guild, my face slammed into something. I took a step back, and I immediately saw what I hit, a barrier. Freed's handiwork, I can tell.

"Guys! She's here!" someone shouted. I looked up and saw Happy flying over my head. Soon, all of Fairy Tail was gathering around me while I was still in the barrier.

"Guys, wh-what's going on?" I said, placing my hands against the barrier.

"Lucy...it's starting to get out of hand." said Erza.

"Wh-what do you mean?" I said, fear in my voice.

"Your screaming and panic attacks." said Gray. My eyes shrunk and my blood ran cold. That's when Master Makarov came out of the crowd of people.

"Lucy, we thought it would just be over if we let it continue, but you seem to be worsening over nothing." said Master. My entire body began shaking after hearing Master. What, do they think something's wrong with me?

"No! Master, everyone, please understand! I'm just trying to avoid them!" I cried, banging my fists against the barrier that's holding me in that one spot.

"There's nothing to avoid!" Cana shouted.

"You've just lost it!" Gray shouted as well.

"Lucy, you're obviously not well. We have no choice, but to send you away to until you are well again." Master said.

If my face could get any paler, I swear it did. The barrier around disappeared and Elfman and Gajeel grabbed my arms before I couldn't even think about running. I tried struggling, but I couldn't do anything since they had such a strong grip on my arms.

"Guys! Please, you have to let me go! I can't stay here to long!" I shouted. My eyes rest on Natsu who was just a few feet away.

"Lucy...just stop it." Natsu said, not even looking at me.

I could feel my just shatter after hearing him say that. He was my best friend and partner. How can he not believe me!? I could feel tears begin to run down my face, but I was also gritting my teeth as I looked down at the ground, while also clenching my fists tightly. Right before I could even say anything after that, I suddenly felt a large and suffocating power appear. And before I knew it, everyone around me, even Master, all fell to the ground.

"Guys!? Hey!" I cried, seeing if anyone would respond. No one did, but I could they were all breathing. Before I could relax after that, I felt something that was far too familiar. And evil.