Chapter One / Lucy's Pov
I awoke to the light sounds of birds chirping outside. I shift towards the other side of my bed, trying to get a glance at the old antique clock, that without fail is always a minute off. Sluggishly making my way out of bed, I suddenly remember the note I had read the other day from Rogue.
Ever since the games we had been sending each other notes. We've been trying to understand what it's like at each others guilds. However lately the notes have become more personal with us talking about our past and our friends. He's told me all about Sting's terrible drooling habit, if you'd call that personal.
The note he sent me yesterday night had him sounding very agitated, which is very out of character for Rogue. I've kept Rogue and I a secret to the guild, but I'm worried he may be in serious trouble.
My thoughts were interrupted when Natsu began opening my window, "Hey Luce, why are you looking off into the distance like that?" "Oh, I was thinking about something for the novel I'm writing."
"Oh why didn't you just say so, come on let's hurry up and get to the guild." Not a moment later Natsu and Happy were pulling me up out of the room. "Okay, okay I'll be downstairs in a moment, I just need to get ready." I throw on an outfit, brush my hair and before I know it I'm off to the guild.
Moments Later…
I make my way into the guild, when I'm instantly greeted to Gray's warm, but not so warm embrace. "I haven't seen you in so long, I hate taking jobs without you guys," he chuckles. The whole guild is dancing and singing, while other members are drinking... specifically Cana. "Hey Lucy, do you want a drink?" she smiles innocently. I laugh, "No thanks, I actually have to go do something." With that I make my way up to Master Makarov's Office.
I slowly open up the large door, "Oh Lucy what a surprise, I wasn't expecting you? Here's a seat." I make my way into the cushioned seat, "I need to tell you something." I feel my throat getting dry. "I've been talking to Rogue." Makarov quickly pipes in, "From Sabertooth?"
I nod, Makarov eyes me questionably, but then waits for me to proceed. "I think he may be in danger." "Well Lucy I can wholeheartedly say I didn't see this coming, but I need to know more." I force my shaky hand to pass him the note from the day before.
"Lucy I have to tell you something, I think Minerva is starting to get suspicious of me. She can't know we've been talking or I don't know what might happen. I wouldn't put it past her to hurt Frosch, so I think I may be leaving Sabertooth. I need you to write back soon. Sincerely Rogue"
"Makarov I don't know what to do…" Suddenly the background noise from outside the door stops. The sound of singing, laughing and clinking of drinks disappear. I quickly shuffle to the door taking no time to think about what I may see.
It's as though time slowed down, my eyes taking years to spot a difference in the guild. Not moments later I find my vision setting on a specific person at the entry of the guild, it's Rogue.