This is not my first story, but it is my first fan fiction. I hope that the first chapter is not too boring or bad. I feel that I always struggle with the beginning, but have been told differently.

So the 7 year time skip did not happen, but the attack form Grimoire Hearts did. I hope you like it.

I do not own Fairy Tail.

Chapter One

Lucy's POV

"Listen up brats." Master shouts at everyone from the stage. "Being a mage is not an easy job, I think being a Fairy Tail mage is even harder, with all the debt and destruction…" master says that last bit to himself, but everyone hears and laughs. "The S class trials were especially difficult this year. Right after finishing the trial, we were attacked by Grimoire Heart, but we were able to defeat them and overcome the hardship they tried to give us!" Cheers could be heard all around town.

"It is my honor to present the new S class mage of Fairy Tail." Master pauses dramatically "This year's new S class is Cana Alberona! Please come up to the stage for a speech Cana!"

Everyone begins to look for Cana as the time passes. A shout of laughter is heard as Cana strolls out on the stage with two barrels of beer in her arms and long straws coming from both of them. "Sorry about being late everyone, have to catch up on what I was missing out on when the trials were happening" she shouts. Everyone mentally face palms at her.

"But seriously I would not be up here if it were not for my partner Lucy. She is the reason I became S class, and I owe her more than just that. So thank you Lucy, for both being my partner as well as helping me with telling my father he has a daughter."

I tear up looking at the happiness on Cana's face, I know that being able to tell her father means more to her than anything. I give her a giant smile, one stating that I would always be there for her. While we are looking at each other we don't realize that the guild is quiet. Looking around we see everyone looking confused.

"Cana, who is your dad?" Mira asks.

"Oh right sorry, when I came to this guild it was right after my mother died. In her legal paperwork I was able to find out who my dad was. Coming here I was able to see them often, but they were popular and I was not able to tell them. As time went on I became scared. I thought that when I became S class I would tell them, and I was able to when we were on the island. My father is…"

Before she was able to continue Gildarts runs out onto the stage, scoops up Cana and bellows loudly with hearts in his eyes "CANA IS MY BABY GIRL EVERYONE!"

"Old man! I said to wait and let me tell them" Cana hollers trying to get out of his arms. Once again the guild goes quiet.

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"EHHHHHHHHH!" everyone shouts. I laugh loudly as Cana freezes and looks sheepishly towards the crowd. "Yeah Gildarts is my father. Now let's celebrate everyone Fairy Tail Style!"

Cheers are heard all around and beer is sloshing in mugs as people are celebrating. Sitting at the Bar with my smoothie I look around with a smile on my face as I see the cheerfulness of the guild. One person I don't see is Natsu. I hope he isn't too upset about not being the new S class. A frown on my face as I continue to look for him I feel somebody sitting closely next to me.

"What's wrong Luce? You should be smiling and happy." I hear my best friend say. I spin to him quickly expecting him to be upset or frowning. Neither of those looks are on his face. He is smiling largely with pride in his eyes.

"Sorry Natsu, I was actually looking for you, I was worried you were upset about not being the new S class."

His eyes soften, "it is a bummer, but I am happy for Cana. She deserves this, and if partners were able to get S class, you would deserve it as well. I am proud to call you my best friend."

"You deserve it too Natsu, you always protect the guild and everyone in it. You have the biggest heart I have ever seen. I hope you get S class next time." I say softly. I want him to know I am proud of him as well.

"Thanks Luce, I will work hard to get it nex…" Natsu is cut off by a punch to the face.

"You owe me a fight tabasco breath!" Gray shouts as he grabs Natsu pulling him into the growing fight.

"You're on snow cone!"

Once again Fairy Tail is in a full on brawl, that is until someone knocks Erza's cake over.

"Brats, I have one last thing to talk about." Master waits until everyone is listening before continuing. "Given what happened on the Island I have decided to hold another trial in one years' time instead of two. That said, I have an option to those who are wanting to be nominated for S class. I want everyone to train hard, to show that you should be nominated. I am giving those who want to participate long term missions where they can earn money as well as train. This is just an option, and is not mandatory. If you decide you want to do that come talk to me tomorrow and bring a partner. Of course you are able to go with a team, but I think that the training would be best if it were just your partner to bond closely, learn each other's fighting styles as well as how to work together both physically and mentally. One more thing I need the exceeds to come talk to me for a moment" master finishes.

"I wonder what master wants with Happy." Natsu says confused.

"I don't know Natsu, but I'm sure it is not bad. Are you going to do one of those long term missions?" I ask quietly, I don't want to hold him back from being S class, but I would be sad if he does because Happy is his partner.

"Hmm I don't know; I'll think about it. When Happy comes down how about we walk you home?"

"Sounds good with me, I am pretty tired from everything." Yawning right after.

"NAAAATSU!" Happy screams as he flies over to us. "I have something to tell you!"

"Aright buddy, you can tell me as we walk Luce home."

"Aye sir!"

Chuckling we made our way out of the guild. Happy is doing a little jig as he flies.

"So what did you have to tell Natsu Happy?" I ask, trying to contain my laughter at his excitement.

"Right! Master wants Carla and me to learn the battle form that Lily knows. He is going to train us to use it and wants our help during the next S class trial. Sorry Natsu but Lily said we need all the time we can get…. Well he said I did but he is just jealous that I would be blocking him from getting Charla from me" he says as he clenches his paw in the air.

Laughing both Natsu and I smile as his imagination. "Wait Happy, what about being Natsu's partner for the trial?"

He immediately stops moving, tears growing in his eyes. "Oh no Natsu! Now you will never get S class because you won't be able to find a partner as good as me! I am so sorry!"

Scratching the back of his neck Natsu looks a little sheepish. "Happy it is okay; I was actually going to ask Luce to be my partner this time."

Shocked I look at him to see him avoiding my look with a little redness to his cheeks. I can see Happy just as surprised. Happy wipes away his tears and tilts his head in slight confusion. His face then gets mischievous. "You liiiiiiiike her!"

Rolling our eyes at the overused joke we continue walking to my apartment. "So Luce, what do you say? Will you be my partner for the trials?" Natsu asks a little nervously.

"Are you sure Natsu? I don't want to drag you down; I am not that strong."

Natsu looks stunned that I said that. "What are you talking about Luce? You're one of the strongest people I know. If you feel that you aren't I will train you. I figure we can take one of those long term missions. We can use the time to train and get you the rent money you need. I know master has a thing set up for those who do long term missions that the guild will pay your rent and when you complete the mission you just pay it back. I also want you to train me as well."

"Wh..what? Train you? In what?"

"Well I want you to help me be less destructive. I want to prove to everyone that I can be a responsible S class."

Smiling softly, I can see that even though he always smiles, everyone always harping on him being destructive bothers him. "I accept Natsu. I will do everything I can to make you the next S class mage of Fairy Tail!"

His gets a big grin on his face pulling me into a hug and spinning us around. "Thank you Luce! I know with you at my side we can accomplish anything and everything!"

His sweet words cause me to slightly blush. "Of course! We can talk to the master tomorrow about the mission. Hopefully he has something good for us."

Happy who has been quiet up until now "Lushi your face looks weird."

"Oi! Rude!" I shout, but laugh anyways. "When does your training start Happy? Are you going on this mission with us?"

Looking a little upset about not being able to be with Natsu, Happy shakes his head. "No Lily said that we will train for the full year, so unless you take Gray and Erza, it is just going to be you and Natsu."

"No way are we taking that fruit-icicle and that cake demon! Plus, I don't want Gray to know my training, I want to be able to use it against him in the trials. You know master will pick him again."

"Yeah I agree, if you learn new moves and he sees and trains against it, you lose the element of surprise. We can handle the mission and the training. Meet me up at the guild tomorrow at the normal time and we can talk to the master. Oh wait why don't you just sleep on my couch? I know you don't own a clock at home and this way we can talk to master faster," I suggest.

"AYE SIR!" the both shout as Natsu grabs me and leaps to the window.

"YOU IDIOT! USE THE DOOR!"

Laughing he shakes his head, "Why do that Luce? This is more fun and we can get to the food faster!"

Sighing in defeat knowing I won't be able to change his mind on the door we head in to eat and go to bed. Giving Natsu a blanket and pillow I wish him a good night. Turning to go to bed I feel a tug on my wrist. "Thank you Luce, for helping me."

Giving him a small smile, "It is what a best friend would do Natsu. You have helped me more times than I can count. If there is something I can do to help you, I want to do everything I can. You will be the next S class."

One last squeeze on my wrist he lets go. "Yeah, plus this long mission will help a lot, we both need the training. It will help you lose some weight too, you're heavy."

"Aye!" Happy snickers in agreement, quickly falling asleep on Natsu's head.

Feeling the nice moment disappear and a tick mark on my forehead I grab his pillow and slam it on his face. "That's rude!"

We both say night and go to sleep feeling exhausted from the last few days as well as mentally knowing the next year will be filled of hard training.

End of chapter one. I hope you liked it.