Star-Crossed (A NatsuXLucy Fanfiction)

Chapter 1

AN: ONCE AGAIN, I repeat, I don't own any of the characters or canon places created by the creator of Fairy Tail. I only own my O.C.s.

Lucy's P.O.V.

I sat at the bar, sighing and drinking orange juice. Lisanna and Natsu had just walked in and were now kissing at the table Levy usually sat at- that was becoming somewhat of their make-out spot. Macao whistled. Romeo grimaced. Cana drank boos from a barrel. Same old same old. Thanking Mira for the orange juice, I finished and paid for it, handing her the glass.

''Where are you heading off to Luce? You've been back for like five hours.'' Master complained. I smiled.

''To the request board.'' At this point Gray and Erza came up. It had been a month since I saw them. I stayed gone all the time.

''Lucy! You're here!'' They both exclaimed, hugging me. I returned the hug and said hello.

''I'm actually just getting ready to leave so-''

''Luce, don't go again. You, me, and Erza need a girl's night!'' Squealed Lisanna, walking up with Natsu. I grinned.

''Sorry. I am going to beat my record this month.'' Yeah. Another thing about me now, I hold the record of most jobs in a month. Last month I went on twenty-seven. This month I had been on twenty-four. I had eleven days until August- eleven days to do four or more jobs. She giggled. I don't know how I could even consider hating her. She really was amazing.

''Luce, you go on too many jobs.'' Natsu said. I felt a pang in my chest, seeing as I couldn't remember the last time he and I had spoken. He was always busy- I was always gone. The only time I saw him was when he came to the guild, then I would leave for another job.

''And that is why I afford to live in my place. Happy tends to eat lots of fish.'' I pointed out. His smile faltered. Happy and him as I mentioned before no longer remained together constantly, and therefore they hardly talked.

''How has he been?'' Natsu asked quietly.

''Last time I saw him, he was munching on a fish saying 'this is good fish'. So I guess good.'' Lisanna laughed awkwardly. I knew she blamed herself for the separation of the exceed and dragon slayer. I changed the topic. ''Worried I'll get in for the S-class wizard exams and you won't?'' I teased. He cracked his knuckles and shook his head.

''I have no doubt you will be elected for them- I just hope you and I get a chance to fight. I need an easy win.'' He teased back. I pushed him playfully.

''Don't make light of me, Salamander. I'm not a damsel in distress you can save or spare anymore.'' His inner light seemed to go out. Lisanna laughed at the joke, though a part of me meant it. Natsu hurriedly tried to hide the change in himself.

''We'll see.'' And then nodding, I said bye to everyone and headed to the request board. Master and them followed.

''No seriously, don't go. I want all my brats here tonight. I'll through a party.'' Master said. I shook my head and laughed.

''This guild is a party.'' Erza pointed out. I grabbed a request for capturing a couple of rogue wizards and turned around.

''Ain't no party like a party don't stop!'' I exclaimed recalling the last party he threw. I then added, ''just don't try to out drink Cana again and you should not need Erza and Gray to protect you.'' Master puckered his lips and grabbed my leg like a small child.

''But she goes around them. She only stops if you're there.'' I grinned. Cana and I were like sisters as much as we hung out. Every time I was at the guild, we ended up sitting and talking for hours.

''Then. As I said, don't challenge her.'' I said firmly, picking up the old man, making him release my leg. 

''But-''

''No 'buts'. Or you will be at her mercy.'' He pouted as I handed him to Erza, who sat him down abruptly. They all stared at me. I had changed a lot.

''Then, how about we go on a job together?'' Erza suggested.

''Yes!'' Gray practically screamed. ''it'll be just like old times. Better because you are funnier now.'' I pushed him lightly, but ended up putting him to the wall.

''Correction: funnier and stronger.'' Erza smirked helping Gray up after he fell on the ground. I noticed Natsu was staring at me. I held up my selected job.

''I'm going to do a solo. But next time for sure.'' I said to them. Gray and Erza grabbed onto me.

''Don't leave us, Lucy!'' They both whined. I pried them off of me. They grinned evilly. Natsu looked confused. Lisanna and Master backed away- and I ran. The whole guild watched as I ran and dodged Gray and Erza's attempts to catch me. Gildarts laughed hysterically.
Everyone cheered. I jumped into the air, levitating. I've learned how to do some awesome things.

''Lucy! We command you not to go on a job.'' They said in unison. I shrugged and landed on the second floor, sitting cross legged and the banister, happy I was wearing tights.

''Sorry guys. A wizard has to earn their daily keep somehow.'' I said quoting Nab. Erza threw cake at me.

''Please.'' Lisanna laughed, grabbing onto Erza's arm. Uncrossing my legs, I jumped off, landing on my feet in front of them.

''It will only take a day or five.'' I pointed out. Gray took the opportunity to try for me, but I easily side stepped and walked out of the guild. Cana, Wakaba, Macao, and Gildarts came out after me.

''Hysterical!'' Gildarts said doubling over. Macao and Wakaba acted out Erza and Gray as Cana reminisced about the old me.

''You really are different now,'' She said grinning. I nodded.

''Just think of me as... the new and improved Lucy.'' I said grinning. We all laughed together before everyone went back inside. I was about to go home and grab my bag when Team Natsu came out.

''Are you really going to leave again?'' Lisanna asked, frowning. I hugged her. She worried since an incident two weeks ago. I fought some mages from Quattro Cerebus, them starting it while in a drunken state. I won- but they still got me pretty good. I mean, four guys verses one girl. Unless she is Erza, you know a girl will have some cuts and bruises.

''The issue with Quattro was an accident. They were drunk. Its all good Liss.'' I promised her. I guess the others had not heard.
''What are you talking about?'' Natsu asked, looking like he could hit someone. Odd. I shrugged. 

''Nothing.'' I honestly didn't think it was a big deal. Lisanna, on the other hand... I listened as she leapt into the story, telling it exactly like how I told her- she never dressed things up for interest. By the end of it, all but her were ready to storm Quattro and fight. Sighing, I helped calm them down.

''Chill, guys.'' When no one listened, I began walking back to my house. They came with me, all piling into my house. It recently had been renovated, and the apartments were bigger. My house was like a condo now, completely decorated to my taste. I whole room decorated like a boat. Blue walls, tan floors. A hammock. A fridge full of fish... Happy's room.

"I see why Happy lives here.'' Lisanna said in awe. "It looks amazing Luce.'' I thanked her. Natsu stared at the hammock. An exact replica of his.

''Ah. That. Happy won't sleep without it.'' I explained. Natsu smiled. I could tell he missed him terribly. I was in a good mood.

''Hey Natsu.'' I said. His head shot up and they all looked at me despite me only addressing him.

''Yes?'' He asked. His voice sounded so upbeat when he talked to me. Proof we were best friends, though we weren't close anymore.

''Happy left two days ago. He'll probably be back today. You guys are welcome to stay and wait for him. He usually comes straight in for a nap.'' Natsu's eyes watered slightly as he nodded. Then he unexpectedly hugged me.

''Thanks.'' He murmured. I patted his back and he pulled away, allowing me my personal space. I went to my own room and grabbed my bag. On a board was every job I had taken since we got back. Erza and Gray instantly pointed, while Natsu and Lisanna had hung back in Happy's room.

''Those are from the past six months.'' I explained. Their eyes grew huge. Then, they got serious. I knew it was coming.