Chapter One

{The main reason I close myself off from others: they always leave in the end.}

I walked into my father's study, not knowing what he called me in for. I wanted to go see my friend who was waiting for me right down the corridor. I entered the room and my father glared at me with a cold glare. I put my poker-face on and I looked him right him the eye. He stood behind his desk and said,

"You have been treating your sister with the most disrespect. Why?" I stood tall.

"She has been pestering us-"

"Us?" He turned and stood next to his desk. I was practically against the wall. I couldn't back up anymore. The door was closed, so that way was blocked also.

"Levy and I. She has been pestering Levy and I." I said.

"How?" He leaned against the desk and gave a look of curiosity.

"She asked us an endless amount of questions. And we agreed to the four hour trip to the ice rink. Yet she still pesters us for more. I just requested a break."

"She only wants to play. She's an eleven year old with nothing to do."

"In the time Levy's been over, she's had two friends to keep her occupied." I stated.

"That's still no excuse to disregard your sister when her friends aren't here."

"So it's my responsibility to keep my sister busy when she's nothing to do?"

"No. Just at least tell me when she's bothering you." I gave him a look of exasperation.

"I have been telling you!" He pointed at me.

"Don't speak to me in that fashion young lady." I wanted to leave and stomp up to my bedroom. I put my best expressionless face on.

"I apologize for speaking out of turn, father. I will make sure that I will see to that." I said in a monotone.

"Now, I want you to see a movie with your sister. Make her feel better. You have put her in a horrible state." I nodded. I opened the door and walked out my father's study. I walked to the end of the corridor and found my friend. She gave me a look of sympathy. I brushed her off and walked out of the Heartfilia Manor. I propped my skirts and crossed the bridge. As I walked I admired how the brook sparkled with the light of the setting sun. Levy sped towards me and I instantly felt bad for leaving her. I hugged her and she layed my head on her shoulder. I sobbed and gripped my hands. Endless sobs racked throughout my whole body. I dried out my tears after a while. Levy cupped her hand on my cheek and kissed the top of my forehead. She was the closest friend I have ever had.

"I will always be here for you. No matter what." I smiled weakly. I hugged her for a little longer and we went back into the manor and played with my doll collection.

"Lucy? Lucy?" A voice called out. Four years since Levy died. I have been fading in and out of this cruel world. I blinked and focused on the person in front of me. It was my doctor again. I didn't even know how I felt towards her. I can't feel anything. She was nice. At least, I think she was. I stared at her, no words wanted to fall out of my mouth. I have tried to keep silent. I don't like talking to people. They always bring up my dead friend, try to make me feel better about it. I'm trying to forget her. Even if it is the hardest thing to do, I'm trying.

"Lucy, how are you feeling this morning?" She asked. I can't remember her name. I nodded. I don't like words. Words are things Levy and I used to whisper and keep to ourselves. Words are things we used to argue. Words are things I haven't used in a while.

"That's good. How do you feel about going out today? Make new friends? Talk about Levy?" I dropped my gaze and stared at the tiny circles on my hospital gown. Father didn't want me to be a bad influence in his house, so he sent me into a new house. It had a name. Its name is "Miss Dembey's House for the Mentally Confused and Stressed." It was long. Too long. I didn't know what the name was for. I don't know what anything is anymore. I traced the circles with my finger and gripped on the end of my dress. I don't like this new room. It was too white and vacant. My doctor sighed and smiled.

"We have a new person in this house. Would you like to meet him?" I nodded slightly. I liked meeting the new people. I don't talk to them. Just watch carefully, and see what they do. She walked to my chair and clutched my hand. I rose up from my seat and she wrapped her arm around my waist. My legs felt like rubber because I've been sitting down for far too long. We walked down the hallway and we opened the doors to the cafe. It was set up like a cafe but the trick to it was that there was nothing to damage people or property with. I looked around and saw the normal people. My favorite person was Mr. Reedus, for he paints and tells stories about a land with magic. There was a wizard guild called Fairy Tail. There was a wizard just like me who used magical keys that contained spirits that are called Celestial Spirits. He drew me pictures of each Fairy Tail member. He's basically the only one here that made me smile. I loved him. He was an amazing person. The doctor lady took my hand and led me to an empty table. I didn't see anyone new, but then my eyes fell on this new guy. He looked to be around my age. I walked over to him, leaving the doctor lady. I sat in front of him and he looked lost. Like he felt he shouldn't be here. I laid my hands out in front me and stared at him. His hair was a pinkish color. It was...different. He wore a scarf that wrapped around his neck and lower part of his face. I could only see his eyes. They were black. I cocked my head and examined him. I wonder why he's here?

"Who are you?" He asked. His voice was muffled by the scarf. I shook my head. His eyes gave me a look of confusion.

"Can you talk?" He whispered. I shook my head. I wanted to talk to him. I didn't know what to say, though.

"Oh..." I leaned in closer and looked him straight in the eye. He stared at me right back. I was startled. He had passed my first test. Most newbies avoided my gaze immediately. I sat back down and looked at his arm. There was a tattoo there. I pointed at it.

"What? Oh, this? This is my...my father...it was a tattoo that he got and wanted me to have it too. It was to signify our family honor or something like that." He said. I made a look of understanding. I traced it with my finger and I saw him blush. I felt goosebumps prickle his skin. I stopped and faced him. I pointed to the scarf.

"This is my scarf. My father gave it to me before he...he...left." He said. Tears brimmed his eyes. I wiped them away with my fingers. I stroked his hair. I moved my hand away. He held my wrist.

"They think I'm crazy." I gave him a look that, I hope, said, Why?

"Because I believe in magic and dragons. My father was a dragon." I smiled in excitement. He was just like one of the members of Fairy Tail. I seized his wrist and brought him over to Mr. Reedus. Mr. Reedus looked up from his easel and smiled.

"Well hello Miss Lucy!" Mr. Reedus said.

"So your name is Lucy!" Natsu exclaimed. I nodded and waved to Mr. Reedus.

"Who might you be?" Mr. Reedus asked curiously.

"Natsu Dragneel. I'm here because I believe in magic. They think I'm crazy." He muttered the last part.

"You wouldn't happen to believe in dragons, now would you?" Mr. Reedus asked. I faded out of their conversation and sat down on one of the stools. I thought to myself, Is magic real? It always seemed like one of Mr. Reedus' storied but what if it is real? Levy believed in Fairies. I shook my head. But Levy wouldn't leave. She won't leave me alone. I shook my head vigorously and stood up. I hitting my head, trying to get Levy out. LEAVE! LEAVE ME ALONE! I screamed. I can't take her anymore! SHE'S GONE! I started to cry and banged my head on the table. Why me?! WHY ME?! I knocked myself unconscious.

Last thing I saw was a horrified Natsu and a panicked Mr. Reedus...