A shattering sound echoed through the late night. Nashi stared up at the window she had just chucked a rock at. As much as she wanted to save her mother and find her father, she had absolutely no idea where the Fairy Tail guild was, but she knew someone who did. Nashi smiled as her best friend angrily appeared through the broken window, not pleased to see Nashi in the slightest.

"What is your problem?" Mai whisper yelled at Nashi down below, "Nashi, it is 10:30! My parents are still awake! Could this not wait until tomorrow?"

Nashi shook her head, "There's no time. Quickly, send down the sheet rope you made." Mai left the window; Nashi could hear her grumbling furiously about how ridiculous she was. After about a minute, a make shift rope made out of blankets came tumbling out the shattered window. Nashi held it firmly in her hands. She scurried up the rope, hoping she didn't wake Mai's parents with all the grunting she was doing. Upon reaching the windowsill, Mai helped Nashi pull herself in. Nashi took a few staggered breaths, trying to regain herself, as Mai glared at her.

"Alright, what's the deal Nashi? Your mother is going to be worried sick if you don't get home soon." Nashi wanted to cry after hearing her friend speak of her mother as if she hadn't been kidnapped a few hours ago. Holding back her tears, Nashi took a seat on Mai's bed as Mai followed suit.

"Mai, have you ever heard the name Lucy Heartfilia?"

Mai was surprised by her friend's question. She talked about famous mages all the time and while Nashi listened to her, she never seemed all that interested. Mai thought for a moment, trying to remember who was the person Nashi was asking about.

"Lucy Heartfilia was once a Celestial Spirit mage from Fairy Tail, however she disappeared from the guild before we were born." That made sense to Nashi, plus, if someone wanted to disappear, Kuni Village was secluded enough to grant that wish. Nashi fiddled with her fingers as she tried to find a way to tell Mai the startling news.

"Mai, my mommy is Lucy Heartfilia."

Nashi watched as Mai's eyes grew larger than her head. Mai began to stutter.

"B-But, your mom's last name is Ashley and-and Lucy Heartfilia has a pink guild mark on her hand and your mom is always..."

"...Wearing that white glove."

"..."

"HOLY CRAP YOUR MOTHER IS LUCY HEARTFILI-" Nashi clamped a hand over her friend's mouth. Nashi waited patiently for Mai to regain herself. When Mai's breathing had slowed, Nashi released her hand.

"Your mother is Lucy Heartfilia?" Mai whispered. Nashi nodded her head while Mai bobbed up and down excitedly. It's not everyday your best friend's mother is a famous wizard. Suddenly, Mai stopped, realization striking her, "And why couldn't this wait until tomorrow at school?" Nashi cast her eyes to her lap.

"My Mommy," Nashi sucked up a breath, "My Mommy was kidnapped."

The room was utterly silent. Nashi tilted her head up to see if Mai believed her or not, instead she was met with an unreadable expression.

"You're joking, right?"

Nashi shook her head. Mai propped her elbows on her lap and leaned into her hands, thinking about the situation. Nashi sat quietly, waiting to hear Mai's input.

"Why didn't you call the police?" In truth, Nashi had thought about that on her way to Mai's house, but the likely hood of the police being able to do anything seemed remote.

"I thought about that, but if the men that kidnapped my mommy were strong enough to take a wizard of Fairy Tail, do you really think the police will be able to do much. Besides, Mommy said that one of the men was really powerful."

Mai nodded, "You're right, the police aren't exactly the best when it comes to magic matters." Mai froze after evaluating the situation. She turned to Nashi, an uneasy look on her face, "Nashi, what if they, you know," Mai brought a finger to her neck, pretending to slice it. Nashi pulled her backpack off her shoulders and reached for one of the pockets. She cautiously pulled out the cloth towel her mother's keys were wrapped in and revealed the beautiful keys within, Mai's breath hitched.

"Mommy said the men wanted her for something evil, but without her keys, they wouldn't succeed. It would be the same situation if they killed her. They need both of them in order to win," she said as Mai traced one of the keys with her finger. She had only seen pictures of what these magnificent keys looked like; this was a dream come true. As Mai pulled away, Nashi rewrapped the keys and put them back in their pocket. The two friends sat in silence, neither knowing what to say. Mai took the opportunity to speak what had been on her mind since Nashi revealed her mother's kidnapping.

"So, what are you going to do now?" she asked, scratching the back of her green head.

"Mommy told me I had to find Natsu Dragneel of Fairy Tail and tell him she was kidnapped." Nashi watched as Mai scrunched her face up.

"Why would she need Natsu Dragneel? In the past they were partners, but if she needed saving, there are closer guilds to ask for help," said Mai. Nashi knew she would have to tell her, but it was still too shocking for even her to comprehend. Mai waited for her friend's answer.

"Mai, Natsu Dragneel is my daddy."

"..."

"WHA-" Nashi clamped her hand on Mai's mouth again; seriously, they had already been through this. She slowly removed her hand before Mai had suddenly pulled her into a hug.

"Nashi do you realize what this means? You're going to meet your dad. I don't know how I didn't see it before; you have his hair and gorgeous smile." Mai pulled away, a huge smile on her face, however it vanished as soon as she saw Nashi's down trot face.

"Mommy told me I wasn't allowed to tell him who I was," she whispered. Mai grabbed one of Nashi's hands in a comforting manner. She figured it must be hard for her considering she was going to meet him for the first time. Nashi replaced her saddened expression with one of determination. She placed both her hands on Mai's shoulders, staring hard into her eyes.

"Mai, I am about to trek across miles of wilderness to find my daddy and save Mommy, but first I need your help." Mai's heart raced as she imagined what she was needed for. It had to be something crazy if Nashi came to her house past her bedtime.

"Mai, I have absolutely no idea where Fairy Tail is. Where is it?" and the suspense was killed. Sighing, Mai jumped off the bed and walked over to her desk. Opening one of its drawers, she pulled out what looked like a map.

"I made this so that whenever my family goes on vacation, so we can visit the most famous guilds in Fiore," said Mai as she sat on the floor and flattened out the map. It was a regular map of Fiore, however it had pictures of guild crests covering it. Nashi jumped off the bed and joined Mai on the floor. Mai searched the map before pointing at the picture that looked like her mother's guild mark. "Fairy Tail is located here, in Magnolia." She rolled up the map and handed it to her best friend, who was shocked, "Take it, you need it more than I do."

Nashi smiled, grateful that her friend was willing to part with something so precious to her. Taking the map in her hands, Nashi stood up and walked over to her discarded backpack. As Nashi put the map in her backpack, Mai stood and watched her, a frown on her face.

"You're actually going to do it?" she whispered. Nashi threw the backpack on her shoulders before looking at Mai over her shoulder.

"I have to." Said Nashi.

"But, are you ready to meet your dad?" Nashi thought about the question. In truth, she didn't know if she was ready, but if she didn't do this, she might never see her mother again. Nashi straightened her back while looking Mai in the eye.

"It doesn't matter if I'm ready or not. If I don't do this, I could lose Mommy forever and a lot of people could be killed." Mai sighed, wrapping her arms around Nashi as she did the same. The two friends held each other, praying this wasn't goodbye.

As the two pulled apart, Nashi ran to the waiting window and began scurrying down the rope as Mai held it. Once she reached the ground, she started running back to the main road. Mai stuck her head out her smashed window, waving to her friend as she ran farther away.

"Good Luck, Nashi Ashley, or should I say NASHI HEARTFILIA!" she cheered at the top of her lungs. Nashi waved back as she continued her sprint. Suddenly, a thought struck Nashi as a face splitting smile spread across her face.

"Hey Mai! I need you to do something for me tomorrow!"

"What?!"

🌟FAIRY TAIL🔥

"Ayame?"

"Here"

"Haruto?"

"Here"

Mai sat patiently, anticipating for her teacher to call Nashi's name. She glanced over her shoulder at Haruto who had a hand shaped burn mark on his cheek. She didn't know how Nashi made it do that, but it was hilarious to look at.

"Nashi?" When she didn't get a response, she looked up from her clipboard to see were her pink haired student was, only to see her seat empty. The teacher glanced at Mai, "Mai, can you tell me why Nashi has not come in this morning?"

A silly smile arose on her face, "Do you really want to know Mrs.?"

The teacher growled irritably, "Yes Mai, where is she?"

Mai sucked in a breath.

"Nashi's mom is actually Lucy Heartfilia who is a mage from Fairy Tail and last night her mom was kidnapped by these creepy dudes to do something bad and now she is going to Magnolia because her mom told Nashi to find Natsu Dragneel who is actually her dad and tell him that she was kidnapped and if he doesn't save her soon it could result in the deaths of thousands of people." She concluded, breathing once again.

Looking around the room, Mai held in a laugh at all the petrified expressions of her classmates and teacher. Mai flipped around so she was staring at Haruto straight in the eye.

"Nashi wanted me to deliver a message to you," said Mai. She shaped her hand like a gun and pretended to shoot Haruto in his face, which held a gaping look.

"In. Your. Face."