Chapter 3: Rebuild and Gifts (Loke Arc)

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In the aftermath of the conflict between Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord, several hours had elapsed, marking the end of the intense battle

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In the aftermath of the conflict between Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord, several hours had elapsed, marking the end of the intense battle. With Fairy Tail emerging triumphant, the guild members surveyed the wreckage of their once-proud guild hall, a testament to the fierce struggle they had endured.

Makarov surveyed the debris with a heavy heart, exhaling a sigh of resignation. "It's in ruins," he remarked somberly. "They really did a number on it, huh?"

Lucy stepped forward from the crowd, her expression weighed down by guilt as she addressed Makarov. "Master..." her voice trembled slightly. "I... I'm so sorry..." Lucy apologized, her words heavy with remorse.

"Ah, child, you've been through a lot lately, but don't let it get you down," Makarov reassured Lucy with a gentle tone, offering her comfort in the midst of the devastation.

"Yeah, let's see you smile, Lucy!" Levy called out from a distance, followed by cheers from the other members of Team Shadow Gear. Behind them, Reedus Jonah appeared, joining in their encouragement. Despite their injuries, they seemed in good spirits, relieved that the battle was over.

"Levy?!" Lucy exclaimed in surprise as she caught sight of them, her expression brightening at the unexpected reunion.

"Yup, we're back!" Levy exclaimed cheerfully, flashing a wink. "We've beaten Phantom, so there's no reason for you to be sad," she reassured Lucy with a grin.

"Sure, they may have reduced our guild hall to rubble..." Droy began, pausing to let Jet finish his thought.

"...But we're going to rebuild it, bigger and better than ever!" Jet exclaimed confidently.

"Oui," Reedus acknowledged in agreement.

"Yeah..." Lucy responded, her tone reflecting her lingering uncertainty.

"I'm sorry we had you so worried, Lucy," Levy apologized.

"What? No, it was all MY fault!" Lucy said.

"We heard about your secret," Levy said softly. "But not a single person in the guild blames you for what happened."

Reedus then interjected, his tone contrite. "Right... In fact, I owe you an apology."

"Lucy," Makarov called out to her with a gentle tone. "Though we may not experience each other's emotions fully, we do share them to some extent. That's the essence of a guild. One person's happiness becomes everyone's happiness. A person's anger becomes everyone's anger, and one person's tears become everyone's tears," he explained. "There's no need for you to feel guilty, so don't cry. You should already know how much everyone cares about you," Makarov added reassuringly.

Lucy couldn't hold back the tears any longer. She covered her face as she sobbed, her emotions pouring out uncontrollably. Then, with a heavy heart, she lifted her face towards the sky, letting out a cry of anguish and relief. In that moment, surrounded by her guildmates, she felt a profound sense of belonging in Magnolia's Fairy Tail.

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