Summary: Lisanna plays matchmaker but her plan backfires causing Lucy to leave the guild

Cliché

Author's Explanation: I've compiled the top ten cliches that involve my favorite character, Lucy Heartfilia, into one fan fiction. For every chapter I'll give one cliche. The top tenth cliche which would be the first chapter is to use Lisanna to boot Lucy Heartfilia out of the guild. Lucy x Natsu x Lisanna Pairing notice pairings may change in the future.

Chapter 1 Rival's Departure

It was just an ordinary day in the Fairy Tail Guild. Everyone was being their ordinary destructive self, fighting amongst themselves which is causing slight damages in the guild but nothing major that the guild can't handle.

Amidst the commotion a young silver haired girl named Lisanna Strauss notices an interesting pair, her most beloved childhood friend and "his" most beloved friend. She didn't quite understand why she was sometimes annoyed at their dense nature regarding attraction. It was clear to everyone even for her that they were meant to be.

It was obvious that Natsu Dragneel cared for the stellar mage as more than a friend. He was basically incapable without her by his side. Lisanna knew he felt uncomfortable going on missions without Lucy. He would often give an excuse that Team Natsu wouldn't be team Natsu without Lucy but the truth is clear. Natsu wouldn't be Natsu without Lucy. In the past year the blonde mage has ingrained herself within Natsu's heart. Lisanna has proven this theory once when she went on a mission with Natsu without Lucy. It was an uncomplicated quest they just needed to retrieve an item that their employer wanted. Lucy was sick ergo she couldn't come. She caught a cold, nothing life threatening but the whole time during the mission Natsu was concerned for the well-being of his "friend".

She also noticed that Natsu would willingly give his life for the Celestial Mage. Then again he would sacrifice his life for any of his friends but the point is when it comes to a choice on which he would save first it would always be that blonde girl. In one mission he impulsively used his body as a shield for Lucy. Wendy was just right beside Lucy. She was younger than her and comparably just as strong or weak as Lucy and yet he chose to make sure Lucy was unharmed by the forceful attack.

What unnerves the take-over mage the most is that he would often sleep beside her as if it was natural like they were already husband and wife. He would purposely break into her home and sleep beside Lucy. Most of the time Lucy was already asleep and she would surprisingly wake up to a sleeping Natsu. He always gave the justification that her bed was much more comfortable than his.

Lucy was no better. She was as clueless as the fire mage. Lisanna couldn't understand how someone can be as smart as her and yet could also be as dim-witted. It was either that she was really clueless on love or she was deliberately turning a blind's eye on the fact.

Even Mirajane gave up in trying to pair the two up. However, Lisanna Strauss was different from her sister. She enjoys a challenge and this will definitely be an enjoyable challenge. If they can't see their true feelings for one another well she'll make them feel it instead, one way or the other.

"Natsu" Lisanna charmingly called out his name. He only smiled back at the take-over mage. "I was thinking…" she said and paused mid-sentence. The abrupt end of the conversation was due to some naked ice mage throwing ice daggers at the fire mage. All hell pretty much broke loose from there on. Lucy, Wendy as well as Charles tried to calm situation down but it was the requip mage who scared the living day lights out of everyone which ended the commotion.

After the little episode, without another word Lisanna just grabbed Natsu's hand and dragged him to a corner of the room. It wasn't like Lisanna to be so forward with Natsu.

"What's up?" Natsu asked. "Have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened near the Central Market? They say it's supposed to be good." Lisanna stated. She wondered if Natsu would catch on unfortunately Natsu had another thing in mind. "Yeah, Me, Lucy and the others were planning to go to that tonight. " Natsu retorted. For some strange reason Lisanna felt a little sting to the statement he just uttered particularly with the word Lucy. "Well do you wanna go there tonight?" Lissana asked. "Like I said we were planning to go there tonight. Do you want to come and tag along?" Natsu replied. "What I meant was do you want to go there with just you and me?" Lisanna asked. "Well the others are coming anyway?" Natsu responded as if he was confused with the other person's question. "Never mind" she said with a little annoyed tone. "It's not a question anymore. We're going to go there tonight at 8:00pm just you and me." She said in a somewhat commanding tone. "What about Happy?" Natsu inquisitively asked. "Bring him but let him be with the others. It should just be you and me. I have something important to tell you tonight." Lisanna stated in a very annoyed tone. She really didn't understand how one person could be that dense at times. She pretty much grew up with him minus the two years but still it never ceases to amaze her how sometimes he could be so dim witted about some things in life.

As Lisanna was about to leave the bar she caught a glance at the blonde mage. During their conversation she could feel Lucy's eyes watching their every movement. She had a better scene she planned in her head, a more believable pretend proposal of love. She didn't intend for her to lose her cool but fortunately it was convincing enough to catch the Stellar Mage's attention.

Later that night Lisanna made sure that this time she would be able to create a realistic scene. She wore her best dress, put on her best perfume and used her best jewelries. If she didn't know any better she would've convinced herself that she was going on an actual date. Before she left her sister approached her and gave her a warm smile. "You look beautiful." She simply said. "Thanks." Was all Lisanna responded with. Mirajane's smile than faded and she then cautioned her sister "Be careful playing with fire. You might get burned."

Mirajane being the ever clever one knew what her sister was trying to do. What she knew though that Lisanna didn't know was how her sister really felt for the fire mage. It was obvious that Lisanna Strauss cared for the fire mage as more than a friend. They were basically inseparable as children. She was basically incapable without him by her side. Mirajane knew she felt uncomfortable playing with others except with Natsu and Happy.

She knew deep inside her sister felt hurt that she was never officially invited to join Team Natsu. She knew her sister felt disappointed every time Natsu would openly ask Lucy to go on a quest with him leaving her behind. Mirajane was able to deduce that her sister was somewhat envious at her rival since Lucy now shares what she used to share with Natsu. Lisanna always gave the excuse that she was unfazed by it and often stating she'd rather stay behind and help her sister with the bar duties.

Mirajane also knew she would gladly sacrifice her happiness for the happiness of Natsu. That's just the kind of selfless girl she is. Its one thing to give your life for someone but it's another to give your happiness to someone and live on with your life pretending to be happy.

Most importantly both Mirajane and Elfman knew about the pack the two made when they were kids, regardless if Natsu forgot. He gave her his word that they would be a family. The truth is it's Lisanna who should rightfully be happy with Natsu. The problem is in life it's not always what's right and fair that happens.

She waited at the entrance of the restaurant. It didn't take long till Team Natsu arrived she wasn't even surprised that even Juvia tagged along. She noticed as not only Lucy but even Juvia and Erza looked their best. She couldn't help but let a small sly smile creep her lips. She did realize that the words of her wise older sister were right. Women don't just dress up for men but they also dress up for other women. Its one thing to impress another woman it's another to be compared to one and well be the one that's called out to be unattractive.

"I've reserved the two of us seats." Lisanna said as she emphasized on the word two. Lisanna quickly grabbed Natsu's arm and entered the restaurant leaving his team behind. She couldn't get enough of the shock expression Lucy gave when she just seized Natsu just like that.

The table they were in was just right across Team Natsu's table which was perfect for her plan. It would make her performance in a viewable sight and as a bonus treat she would also observe every little reaction the Celestial Mage would make the way she will be examined tonight.

"So… What did you want to talk about?" Natsu immediately stated as soon as they sat down. "We haven't even eaten dinner yet." Lisanna replied. She didn't have to look at the blonde mage she already felt her cold stares. As they waited for their meal she placed her hand on his. Natsu reacted by asking "are you feeling alright?" "Never better." She said as she smiled and glance from across the table, the stellar mage immediately changer her view from them to the menu which was odd because their order had just arrived.

"Lisanna…" Natsu gently said. "Do you remember when we were kids you asked if we could be a family?" Natsu continued. "Yes." Lisanna said. She didn't understand why her heart started beating fast. She remained quiet and listened intently where Natsu was going with this. "I like that… for us to be a family, to be one family." Natsu said. Lisanna was basically speechless. She really didn't know how to respond. It wasn't her intent to make him confess to her however it was her goal to make him reveal what he truly felt. All this while she felt silly and made herself believe he was in love with someone else when in fact he was really in love with her. "I'm so happy right now." Lisanna joyfully said. "We'll always strive to be happy but I'm glad you're happy. Oh what did you want to talk about?" Natsu said. "Never mind, I forgot." She said gleefully.

The night itself seemed to have ended in a blur. Time truly does fly by when you have fun. She was almost sad she was leaving him but her sadness quickly changed when she realized tomorrow will come and it will be an even better day… with them together.

She couldn't wait to get home. It was as if her feet couldn't run fast enough. She couldn't wait to tell her sister what happened. She basically bust the doors open to their house and just started talking as fast as she could. You could hear the mixture of delight and excitement in her voice as she announced to her sister what happened tonight. The outcome she was hoping was not what she expected but it was better than what she hoped for.

"I can't believe my sister is engaged." Elfman joyously said. "You're jumping to conclusions he hasn't even given her a ring yet." Mirajane corrected him. "But he did say that he wanted to have a family with her so yeah they're engage. I won't allow him to have kids with her until they're married that's not what a man does." Elfman sternly said. "So did you kiss?" Mirajane asked. It was basically a simple question but she noticed that Lisanna was hesitant to answer back. "Ye…yes." She answered. She didn't know why she lied. Mirajane had a point it was a magical night it should've ended with a romantic kiss. She couldn't believe herself; she couldn't believe she forgot to get a true love's kiss after all that's how happily ever after starts. No matter she's sure she'll get one tomorrow.

The next day it was Elfman who brought Natsu and Lisanna's engagement to the Master's attention. He was somewhat surprised to find the news seeing the fire mage seems to focus his attention on someone else however, he had no reason to bring his doubts up. As Natsu and his team entered the guild it was Makarov who officially announced the blissful news to the guild. It was the first time he will witness a union between his children unfortunately he wasn't there when Bisca and Alzeck got married but he will more than make it up on this wedding.

Everyone was shocked but pleased, interestingly enough it was Natsu who was surprised the most. Lisanna just disregarded his reaction and made a mental note that he just wasn't prepared for the guild's more than positive reaction. She decided to end the engagement with a bang by grabbing Natsu by the scarf and passionately kissing him in front of everyone. The kiss didn't last long. Natsu immediately pulled away and looked back where the Stellar Mage just stood. Without another word he basically just ran out. Everyone in the guild pretty much knew where he was going rather everyone pretty much knew who he was running after.

Lisanna Strauss basically just stood there frozen, paralyzed by embarrassment. The words her sister mentioned kept ringing in her head. "Be careful not to play with fire or you'll get burn." It kept repeating over and over in her head. She quietly stood there as the other guild members also remained as quiet as her. They were also as perplexed on how they should respond in a situation like this. She felt so pathetic like a foolish girl that did a foolish thing.

Preview of the next chapter

2nd Cliché (Chapter) Lucy Joins another Guild

"…Of all people I come across I have to come across a weak fairy tail." The blonde dragon slayer maliciously said to the stellar mage. "We beat your butt at the Grand Magic Games. Who do you think is weak?" she replied in an equally malicious tone.

"…Why don't we build a guild together?" The blonde dragon slayer jokingly said to Lucy. "What would we call it?" Lucy said in a serious tone as if not realizing his sarcasm. "Since your last name is Heartfilia… why don't we call it Hunter Hearts?" He said in a more serious tone. "I like it. The emblem would be a heart with two H in the middle." She stated.

…"I've made my decision. I'm leaving." She adamantly said. The master although hesitant accepted her resolve. As she walked out of the guild doors he stated the farewell rites.

"You must never reveal sensitive information about Fairy Tail to others for as long as you live.

You must never use former contacts met through your being in the guild for personal gain.

Though our paths may have diverged, you must continue to live out your life with all your might, you must never consider your own life to be something insignificant, and you must never forget about your friends for as long as you live."

Author's Note:

Lisanna is a nice girl. She has never done anything against Lucy unlike Juvia (who I still love regardless). I don't know why some people portray her like an evil, manipulative, witch (w/actually a b in the beginning). I felt so bad that people often make her the villain in the stories so I kind of wanted to tell her side of the story.

Yeah I know the story has been done before but the twist is I actually tried to portray her as a likable character emphasis on tried.

Chapter 2 ninth most popular cliché Lucy joins another guild.

Chapter 2 is finish by the way. The more reviews the faster I update hehehe also this is really a Natsu Lucy fic but if you want I can make it into a Sting and Lucy it depends on your vote who you want her to really end up with.