Loud pounding, was heard. I slowly sat up, and rubbed my eyes. I threw my legs over the bed, walking to the door of my apartment. I opened the door, seeing all eight of my friends.

"Hey Lu-chan!" Levy-chan chimed.

"What's going on?" I yawned.

"Well, let's just say..." Erza trailed off, her face contorting as if she was debating something.

"Natsu is dating Flare," Mira announced, wiping of anime tears.

I sweat dropped, "I know," I opened the door wider, all of them coming in.

"We all talked, and we think you should tell the public you're alive." Mavis shuddered under everyone's gaze. I was standing there, my jaw resting on the floor.

"G-Guys, you know it's not that easy..." I reasoned, they all nodded.

"That's why we're here to help." Cana smirked, taking a drink of her 'coffee'.

"Cana, can you not drink in my home," Everyone looked at me, telling me that Cana wasn't going to listen.

"Well, Juvia also things your other friends should know," Juvia chimed.

I nodded, understanding where they were coming from, "But what about Hibiki, and my Father?" I pointed out. All of my friends sat there.

"Lucy, your father can't bring you home anymore, he can't force you to do anything." Erza started, "You are now an adult,"

"We also think it's best if you come out, and speak about your harassment." Lisanna timidly, hid behind Mira.

"I-I-" y breathing was shaky, how could some one ask me to go tell the public. I shook my head, "Guys this isn't a good idea,"

Mira stepped up and put a hand on my shoulder, "Lucy, it may not seem like a good idea. We all know that, but sometimes, a ad idea is the right one. Now, we also have to remind you..." Mira trailed off.

"You're an adult. You're Lucy Rose Heartfilia, a very strong girl, with a broken past. But who's to say that your past defines you?" I noticed the message.

I smiled at Mira, some tears falling, I leapt into her arms. "I love you all so much!" I cried.

After this commotion, I went to the police station, answering question to question. Officer Blake looked quite surprised when she found out who I was.

"Lucy, who did this to you?" I had just finished with both of the sexual offenses from my past.

"My father, Jude Heartfilia, and H-Hibiki L-Lates." My voice trembled, as her eyes widened.

Officer Blake hugged me. My friends watching the seen behind the glass window. I looked to them and smiled, knowing I made the right decision to trust them...my friends. I looked to Officer Blake, she smiled at me, tears present in her eyes.

"Lucy, you're very strong. Now, I know this process may be hard, but I know in the end we can beat this, alright?" I nodded and hugged her again.

~Timeskip~

A few hours after Officer Blake and I's breakdown, they found my father, and arrested him. However, Hibiki heard my name in the police station, and he made a run for it, meaning he's still out there. My friends and I were now at a set...for a talk show. I sighed, looking to my friends, "You should tell me in advance when you sign me up for a talk show."

They all smiled guiltily, "Sorry Lucy, good luck!" I walked onto the set nervous. The lady smiled at me.

"Hello and welcome the Bisca Connell show!" She shook my hand and sat down in her seat.

"So tell us why you are here today," She looked to me questioningly.

"Well, I wanted to clear some air. I've been in hiding for a long time." I explained, she nodded.

"Please, tell me more," She sat on the edge of her seat.

"Some people know me as Asuna Yuuki, others know me as," I took a deep breath.

"Lucy Rose Heartfilia," Bisca looked stunned, the crowd looked stunned.

"Why did you hide, behind A DIFFERENT IDENTITY for so long?" Bisca asked.

"Sexual harassment." Came out of my mouth, as I choked on my breath.

As I told the story, tears came and poured, I wiped them off. I smiled and took deep breaths.

"How are you so strong?" Bisca asked in curiousity, I shook my head.

"I'm not. It's all thanks to the people who support me," I glanced at my friends, "The people who never gave up on me, and the people who continue to stand by me, even if I make a stupid decisions, or the biggest mistakes, they're there when I need them." The crowd erupted in cheers, and claps.

All I know is that my life isn't going to go down...unless I let someone have the advantage. Even if I'm not there to support myself, I know I have people who look out for me, and that's all that matters.