I walked into the village and told them I was here to help set up for the moon festival. The people smiled at me and asked me how'd I have been these last few years.
My family used to come to this village for the Moon Festival because my mom loved it dearly. After all, she was born here. I remember roaming through the village as a kid, and memories started to flood back.
I sighed and called my celestial spirits to help set everything up, and while they helped, I went and rented a room for myself. I put down my things, and I felt lonely.
I really do miss them a lot. I wish they were here. But I don't think I'm ready to let them see so vulnerable anymore.
I shook my head, helped people carve moon masks, made delicious moon cakes, and even practiced for my role as the Mood Goddess for the parade tonight.
After a while, I let my spirits go home and relax while I went and grabbed some special flowers that grew that only grew here that my mother loved.
I put on my Moon Goddess costume and grabbed my mask, and headed towards the cemetery.
Natsu's POV: I reached the village with Happy and stood in awe at how beautiful everything was. I looked around for Lucy but couldn't find her. I asked around, and they said she went to the cemetery near the village.
That's why she left alone.
I grabbed my things at the motel and got a room, and headed toward the cemetery.
It was getting a bit dark, but some flowers bloomed and shined a brilliant blue.
I saw Lucy dressed in a beautiful kimono. She stood between two graves, and I could hear her crying.
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"It's been so long since we all been together. I've missed you both so much, especially this time of year. I wish you could see all I'm going and the wonderful friends I have. But lately, I feel that even though I try my hardest and become stronger, there is always someone better than me. " She sighed and wiped her tears.
Lucy. No, don't feel that way, my love. I can't see anyone better than you.
"I never got to say goodbye, and our relationship wasn't the best dad, but I became everything I wanted to be by leaving. Fairy tail is my home, and they have taken so much care of me, especially Natsu and Happy. They make me feel so special and love me very much, and I just wished you could've seen that. I never wanted them to see me like this, but I miss them a lot right now. I wish they were here because I feel like a coward. No, I had to get jealous because of Lisanna because she went on a job alone with Natsu. She has literally loved him since they were kids, and it's scary to know that what if she takes him away from me."
Jealous? She can't even compare herself to you.
She groaned and wiped the tears from her eyes. "Damn, I really can't be late for the parade. Well, this is goodbye for now, and I became the Mood Goddess for you, mom. I know it's your favorite part of the entire parade. I hope your watching, but I got you some flowers you loved." She swallowed hard, "I love you guys so much." She placed the flowers on each of their graves and started to walk away. She wiped her tears and took a deep, shakily breathe.
