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Chapter 1: Staying Strong

Date: 1st Of July (Lucy's Birthday)

Dark. Why is it so dark? Where am I? Save me...

"You traitor! Even you are afraid of me!"

Who are you? Why are you calling me a traitor...?

"You should just die!"

Who are you?!

"Mou, let's just end this, shall we,-"

She woke up startled before sitting abruptly. She was drenched in her sweat. She clutched her head as she closed one of her eyes.

"Damn, why am I remembering this right now?"

She closed her eyes before opening them. She looked at her surroundings. No to be specific, someone.

"Tch, of course they are not here. They are busy celebrating her return."

She stood and gathered her clothes that was neatly folded in her drawer. She placed them on her desk before entering into her bathroom. She looked at her reflection. She frowned as she saw herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red and puffy, her blonde hair was in a mess. She hated herself. No, she hated herself and THEM. Those betrayers who took her for granted...

Yes, she was none other than Lucy Heartfilia, the mage of Fairy Tail. She was said to be the weakest of every mage. Even THEY agreed with them. Anger. Sadness. Those negative emotions swirled in her. She wanted to beat the crap out of them, saying that they shouldn't have messed with her. Have they got the idea how she felt when she was left out? Beaten into a pulp without any intentions of fighting back? No, they didn't. And she swore to have her revenge one day.

"They shouldn't have taken me for granted. They shouldn't have messed with me. They're going down one day. I swear," she muttered under her hot breath as she stripped.

She turned the tab so that water would be filled in her tub. Soon enough, the tub was full with water and she dipped herself in it. SHe felt relaxed instantly. As if her problems disappeared. She hugged herself once she thought about the dream. She buried her face in her knees. She felt guilty remembering that. If only-

"Lucy...?"

That voice-! How come...? They should not have been here! Her eyes widened as the bathroom door of hers was opened, revealing someone she dreaded not to see. Those people... who had taken her for granted.

"D-don't come in..." she whispered before continuing, "Don't come in, traitors."

-?'s POV-

"Don't come in, traitors," she emphasized on the 'traitors'.

Had she regarded us like that way? I tightened my hold on the handle to the bathroom door. Should I face her face to face or not? I would like to have a simple conversation, no a request, for her. A very simple one. Either a 'yes' or a 'no' response.

"L-Lucy... I want to talk to you. Me and-"

"Get your asses out of here. I don't want to see you three," came the stoic reply.

I hung my head low. It has been months since she talked to me. To us. Why is she calling us traitors? I don't understand. Just as I was about to tell her something, someone touched my shoulders. I turned.

"It's pointless. We don't need her opinion anyways."

He had a frown adorned on his face. I wanted to slap him.

"But she is in our team," I replied softly. (Now, you know who right...?)

"Erza, don't you get it? We don't need weaklings in our teams."

I gasped. Did he imply that Lucy was weak...?

"Y-Yeah Erza... W-we don't need... her."

"Not you too, Gray," I said slowly.

I was shocked. I looked into Gray's eyes. They were filled with guilt and sadness. Same goes for Natsu. They turned to look at me. I was at loss of words. "Fine, we... don't need her in the team." Those words break me. I didn't want to say it. But seeing Lucy... I had no other choice than that. I'm sorry... Lucy.

-Lucy's POV-

Those words shattered my heart. They kicked me out of the team. Tears blurred my vision. This was too much. I sobbed. Why must it happen today, out of all other days...? Do they intend to kill me or what...? I hugged myself to seek comfort however, it was useless.

-Natsu's POV-

I smell Lucy's tears. I want to run back and comfort, console her. I shouldn't have said that. But, it is too late now. I noticed Erza and Gray trying to smile brightly but failed to do so. We just wanted Lucy to go on a mission while the guild prepare for her birthday party. We decided to ignore her so that she would be surprise and so shock. Her sadness pains me. Her happiness cheers me up.

"Lucy... Needs me," I whispered.

Erza and Gray heard that judging by their shock expressions. I turned but was held back.

"It's too late... Natsu. She won't... accept us anymore."

Those words broke me. If only... It's all my fault. If only I didn't plan all this... I guess I am pretty dense huh? I glared at the floor.

"I'm... going to see her still!" I declared.

-Gray's POV-

I was about to grab him when Erza held me. Tears were dripping one of her eyes. She looked away after shaking her head. "Let him be, Gray. Let him be."

I nodded. I hope that Natsu would be explaining the whole situation. But that won't be a surprise. I chuckled darkly. All of them... leaves to the dense idiot then!

-Lucy's POV-

Once I was done bathing, I wore the clothes that I had folded on the desk. It was a simple black and white striped t-shirt that have a yellow smiley face pasted on it. As for the pants, I wore black jeans. I tied my hair in a high ponytail and applied powder on my face. So much for my birthday today, huh?

"Lucy-"

"N-Natsu...?" I was beyond shock but I continued, "Get your ass out of my apartment, Natsu."

"Lucy, listen to me. We-"

I practically kicked him out of my house. I sighed and hugged myself. I was beyond hurt. If I listened to Natsu's 'crap', would I be like this...? No, I have to stay strong! Maybe, he wanted to use me once more. As if I was a 'wanted' doll that is actually garbage. I sighed. Today will be the day... I had decided. Wait for me... guys!

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