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Natsu's POV 

It's been five days. Five whole days without her. She was my light through darkness. I was the flame she was the shining star. Her long, flowing, blonde hair. Those soft brown eyes. I'll be missing every single inch of Lucy for years until she comes back. Did I do something to make her leave? I just miss every last thing about her that made me happy. She was different from the rest. Now she's gone for a long time.

"Hey Natsu *hic* want a *hic* drink?" Cana asks, shoving a mug into my face.

I shove it back towards her, "No thanks, maybe later."

Mira, Levy, Wendy, and Erza have been acting a bit odd lately. Now today it's weirder because none of them are here! Maybe one day I should follow them... well if they even leave again. I walk over to the bar where Kinana is working.

"Hi Natsu, what could I get you for today?" She poliety asks.

Pulling out some jewels I say, "The hottest thing you have on the menu."

A few moments later she has pulled out some sort of chicken drenched in hot sauce. I place the jewels on the table and Kinana takes off with them to put up.

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Mirajane's POV

We arrive off the train and all of us head off towards Lucy's new apartment. It's still a big shocker for the guild knowing Lucy left. Natsu barely talks to anyone. Wait I got an idea! What if I  ask Lucy to write letters to Natsu on updates. Maybe he would get just a bit better.

"Hey Levy how much further is her apartment?" I ask kindly.

She glances up from the map, "It's right around the corner!"

In just a few minutes a nice little suburb pops up. Flowers line the sidewalk, picket fences guard homes, and it's just a cute little place in general.

"Hey guys!" I hear a very familiar voice call.

I look towards where I heard it and there she was, Lucy waving at us.

The others notice as well, "LUCY!"

We all run towards her, tackling her into a bear hug. We all get up and walk inside the apartment. It's bigger than the old one, a bigger kitchen along with living room, an actual dining hall, two bathrooms, and two bedrooms.

"How have you been Lucy?" Erza questions.

She smiles at us, "Well it's been quite lonely except for one thing... Yukino is visiting me as well. And of course she knows now too."

We all chat for a bit talking about random things. Time flies and it seems we have to leave now.  I completely forgot to ask her...

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Time Skip Nine Days Later

Natsu's POV

Today I see the girls all leave again... should I follow or no? I deicide on following sooner than later. I stalk behind them, but they can't see me because therefore, I'm a ninja! Nin-Nin. I see the four near the train station and board it. Nghh-eURgh just thinking about it makes me sick.

Instead of getting on the train, I find out what train they got on.

"Yeah that was the train for Crocus," the ticket booth guy says.

I start walking towards Crocus. Why would they be going to Crocus? I mean, it's odd for all of them being together in general, but why Crocus? Hopefully I will be able to track them still... you know since they will be getting there first.

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Wendy's POV

"Hey Levy-San, I think Natsu-San is following us," I say looking towards her.

Everyone looks at me in panic, "WHAT?!"

"I'm able to smell his scent... Let's just head towards a cafe today instead of going to Lucy-San's home first," I state.

The three nod and we continue our conversation.

After talking about random things for the past hour, we reach Crocus. I'm able to smell Natsu-San's scent still... he seems to be behind us. Levy manages to find a popular cafe and we head that way.
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Gomen Minna-San! I forgot to update yesterday, I promise I'll try to update often. Arigatō for all the votes as well. It means so much to me. I made this chapter a bit shorter than usual, but the next one will be quite longer. Bye~ 💕

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