Lucy opened her eyes and recognised that she's in bed. She's in bed, but something is wrong. Last thing she remebered was war with Alvares. Finally war was over and Zeref was dead, but suddenly she is here. What is meaning of this? And that wasn't only one thing that doesn't make sense. She looked at herself and her hands were small. In general everything seemed bigger. There are two possiblities. She checked first:
"Whaaaaaaaaaa! Brandish! What is this?"
'The war ended and there's no need to make Lucy smaller. How she dare to make Lucy smaller! Even if it is, there's no need to place her in familiar mansion, which... Wait a minite. The mansion was sold long time ago so Brandish couldn't...'
Then in door appeared Layla in pink dress, making situation even more odd.
Why are you shouting, Lucy?
Lucy made shocked face.
"Mother!"
"Yes?"
"But you're dead for long time?"
Layla punched Lucy in head and said wildly.
"What are saying, Lucy? I'm alive. Don't send me to my grave yet!
...
...
"Mummy! You, re alive! How?"
*Punch*
"Why are you sending me to grave? I'm not that old!"
Lucy thought for a moment holding her head in pain and decided to check one more possibility.
"What year is it?"
Layla was indeed suprised by strange and clear question next to childlish curiosity, but answered.
"X775"
Lucy was shocked but slowly understood what happened. Her face was serious and determined in the face of great chance. Mother is alive and they need to prepare to open Eclipse Gate. If they succede to gather all keys, mom won't need to sacrafice her life to fullfill her duty.
"Mom, we need to talk!"
"Why is that?"
"You need to contact with holders of gold keys! It's a matter of life and death!"
"Huh!?"