Lucy
Standing in front of my mother's gravestone which has tons of white roses and plants, I kneel down and touch the stone with my fingers, dusting off the particles.
"Hi, Mama. It's been a while since I last visited you. Sorry that I couldn't keep with the visits but there was a lot going on. I hope you can understand that. My business is going great. I've joined alliance with my current boyfriend, Natsu. Just like Mavis's, we named our new cartel FairyTail. Sorry, I know you don't like when I talk about my business. You've always hated this drug organization. You always wanted me to have a good legal job and to live a better life. Perhaps I should have listened to you, Mama. But I didn't." I said, gently planting the white roses on top of her tomb.
Erza and Mira were right beside me and tells me that Natsu is coming. He kneels down beside me and looks at the gravestone.
"Layla Heartfilia. That's a pretty name." Natsu says, and I grin a little, chuckling.
"Yeah. Layla is a pretty nice name. Grandma did a good job in choosing that name. My mother and my grandma are probably looking down from heaven, watching the two of us visit them. Ah, I nearly forgot. Mama, this is Natsu, the man I love." I said, presenting him.
"Hi...Layla. I honestly don't know what to say to her." Natsu says, and I comforted him.
The fact that he killed my mother and is now currently standing in front of the gravestone puts Natsu in an upset mood.
"It's alright. I'm sure Mom knows that you regret it. But she always gives chances to everyone and forgives. Don't worry, you can talk to her from the heart." I said.
He takes a deep breath and looks at the gravestone.
"I'm sorry for giving that order. I was immature back then and wasn't thinking straight. It's my fault that you died and it's my fault that you left your daughter alone too soon. If you were here, alive today, you'd be happy and comforting Lucy like a good mother would do. I didn't know what it was like to have a mother so I guess I got a bit envious when Lucy's Mom was still alive during her organization. You see, my mother was killed by a bastard that's still alive today and although I never met her, I still miss her presence somehow. But I knew that I shouldn't have taken it out on you or Lucy. Don't worry, I'll take a good care of your daughter. I love her with all I have...so please, when I'm not around, watch her from heaven. Bring the light from your halo to Lucy and our friends." Natsu says, and I wipe off the small tears from my eyelids.
A sudden, soft gust of wind blows around us and a smile grows on my lips. That must be from my mother saying that she forgives him. Natsu smiles and sniffs, laying a small white rose down on the tomb.
"Thank you." He whispers.
We both stand up and I take a deep breath. After saying goodbye to my mother, we headed back to the car and drove back to headquarters.
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We decided to leave Magnolia for good. After all the violence we've been through and all the tough times, we all left and traveled to Miami, Florida to start a new life. The warehouses that produced our merchandise got transferred to four of the warehouses in Miami. Our farmers got a free ticket to travel as well and take a break from the producing.
A couple of days pass by and we finally made it the airport of Miami. The sun was shining brightly outside and warmed everything that's alive. The wind was quite well and it was just a beautiful weather.
"I'm back to my homeland." Brandish says, and I glance at her.
"You're born in Miami?" I ask, confused.
"Yes. I lived here since I was 5. But moved to Magnolia to stay with some family members. I'm so happy to be back home. It still looks the same as I remember." Brandish says, and I smile.
"Alright, everyone! We cannot wait much longer! We have to go and explore this new chapter of our lives!" Larcade says, speed walking away from the private plane with his luggages.
"You don't even know where we're going to be staying at. I haven't even contacted a real estate agent yet." Mira says, and everyone stares at her.
"What!?"
"I'm just joking! You really think I'd be that irresponsible that we'd be living in the streets? No ma'am!" Mira says, giving us a look.
An arm wraps around my shoulders and I look up to see Natsu.
"It's been days already since we last slept together. When will it happen again?"
"When we have a place to live at." I said, giving him a small kiss on the lips.
"Alright, lovebirds! Cut it out already. Cana is going to be coming any second now to pick us up. The first thing we need to do is–" Erza says, but gets cut off by a car honk.
"Who called for an uber!?" Cana shouts out through the window.
A huge smile appears on my lips and I drop my luggage to go hug Cana. She hops out the vehicle and gives me a warm hug.
"Lucy! I'm so sorry I couldn't be there with you during all this time! When Mira had called me about your imprisonment, I was so shook and I cried for days! I wanted to go back to Magnolia but the flight got delayed. Then, something else popped up in here and that's why I couldn't be there for you when that bastard of Zeref got you. I'm a terrible friend." Cana said, breaking the hug.
"It's okay. I'm just glad we're together again!"
"Cana Alberona, you haven't changed one bit." Juvia says, and Cana wraps her arms around her.
"Get over here, my little rain woman! I heard you tried to trick Sting. Good one." Cana states, and we all laugh.
"And you reek of alcohol and beer. Did you even shower before coming here?" Erza asks, swaying her hand to get rid of the smell.
"Nah! I got with a couple of guys and girls yesterday, but that's about it. I also drank and almost got drunk, which scared me. So, how was your trip!?" Cana shouts out, oblivious that the guys are here as well.
"C-Cana, there's some people I would like for you to meet." I said, walking towards the guys.
"Oh shit. Didn't see you there." Cana says, waving a small hello.
The guys look at her weirdly but all of a sudden, Cana yells and begins flirting with the guys. Unfortunately, what Cana doesn't know is that they're all taken.
"Who is this salmon haired guy? He looks cute and hella hot!" Cana says, giggling a bit as she rests her arm on his shoulder.
"Actually, Cana. This is Natsu, my boyfriend." I said, and she backs away.
"Sorry! He just looks...single."
Cana moves on to the next guy, which is Jellal. Erza walks towards him and glares at Cana, who immediately backs away to the next person, which is Larcade. Mira goes to her man and Cana sighs, frustrated.
"Is everyone taken!? My God! Let me guess, this buffed guy and the raven haired male is taken as well?"
We all nod and Levy and Juvia go to there significant other. Cana drops down, feeling upset and dramatic.
"And here I thought I would be the first one to be in a relationship. Once a ho, always a ho! But you know what!? My significant other is beer, alcohol, and myself." Cana states, standing up again.
"C-Cana, dear...uh...can we go now?" Mira says kindly.
"Ah, sure. Just hop on my hot ass vehicle! Isn't he just gorgeous?" Cana says, laying on top of her white Tesla Model X.
"Really great, Cana."
"Sweet."
"Can we get this over with?"
"I'm tired."
"Jeez, everyone's all moody all of a sudden. Hey! Where do you think you're going?" Cana yells at Gajeel.
"I want to drive this thing!"
"Heck to the no! This is my car and I'm the only one that gets to drive it. Plus, I can drink because it drives by itself." Cana replies, getting off her car and laughing.
Cana is a very oblivious, fun, and wild person to be with. I'm sure the guys will get very comfortable with her soon.
TO BE CONTINUED IN CHAPTER 39:
Cana VS the Guys