Author's Note: Hey guys! Just a few things before reading this story. There are a some content that some readers may find disturbing dealing with things such as alcohol abuse, physical abuse, some triggers, the death of a loved one and depression. Please read at your own risk. Feedback and reviews are always welcome :) I hope you all enjoy the story. This story from Lucy's Point of View.

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or any of the characters mentioned in this story.

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As a child, Lucy had a pretty happy childhood. She was loved by her parents and had a group of good friends she hung out with. Everything crashing down when her mother fell ill with an immunodeficiency disorder that left her to be constantly bedridden. In the following months, Lucy rarely left her bedside while her father went back and forth with the doctors trying to find a cure. When nothing worked, the doctors had to break the bad news that Lucy's mother, Layla, only had a little bit of time left. That time was spent wisely with Lucy and her father staying by her bedside remembering all the memories the three had together as a family.

"Mommy, please don't leave us. We need you here with us," 10 year-old Lucy said clasping her mom's hand gently.

Layla turned her head to the side holding Lucy's hand weakly, "Lucy, there is a time when you have to leave this world," She said with a sad smile. "It just happens to be my time to go."

"But we need you here with us! Our lives won't be anything without you in it." Lucy cried with tears streaming down her face.

Lucy turned to her father who was on the opposite side of the bed, with his head against her mother's shoulder. He was crying as well. She had never seen so many tears come down her father's face before. He was always a man of serious demeanor who rarely showed any emotion. Jude Heartfilia had a business-like appearance that never really seemed to fade, even in his personal life; however, Lucy just saw a different side of her father that never surfaced.

"Just know that I love you both with my entire being. You two are my treasure and it was a blessing to be able to spend the happiest years of my life with you." Layla said as she started to tear up. "I love you guys so much; I wish I didn't have to leave you so soon."

At that, both Lucy and her father curled up carefully next to Layla and the three cried. Layla began to fade and the last words were "I love you."

After the funeral, things were never the same. It seemed Lucy and her father had a broken relationship once Layla was gone. Jude buried himself in work and began drinking heavily to numb the pain of his wife being gone. Lucy had to take the brunt of her father's angry outbursts that often got violent.

She hated what alcohol did to her father. Lucy knew that her father still loved her, but the alcohol had such a strong grip on him that he couldn't stop. In order to cope with the loss of her mother and the brutal beatings she received from her father, she began to cut herself in an attempt to escape.

Over the years, things had become worse as Jude was rarely home. He spent most of his spare time in the bars while Lucy remained alone. When he wasn't there, he was taking out his frustration on his daughter. He placed all the blame on her. Why his business fell apart... Why his wife died...Why he had a drinking problem...Why the family had no money...Everything was her fault.

Lucy didn't understand why her father treated her this way. Where her loving father left and brought the monster she called dad. He brought her down with his words and sealed them with each hit. Everything seemed to spiral downward into a hopeless depression that Lucy could never recover from.

Even then, she still hope that the happiness she knew as a child would return to her one day.

I woke up to the sound of my blaring alarm clock. Today was my first day at my new school. I just hope it was better than my last.

Walking to my closet, I pick out an outfit that would cover my scars. In my mirror, I look at my body. It is covered in bruises and scars that seem to cover every inch of my body.

Why would anyone ever love me? Look at me. I'm covered in ugly scars…

I shake the thoughts away and head quietly downstairs. Dad is passed out on the couch from last night's drinking binge.

I tip-toe to the front door and head on my way to the school bus. Sighing in relief, I wait nervously by the bus stop. My mind is racing with thoughts on what this new school will be like.

Will the people like me here? Can I make friends this time around? Will I be accepted for who I am?

My thoughts were interrupted by the voice of a girl.

"Hi," She said again with a smile on her face. "My name is Levy McGarden. What's yours?"

I was taken back by her abnormally cheerful attitude. I wasn't used to seeing someone with such a cheerful demeanor, especially one that was aimed towards me. Usually I was ignored or oddly stared at, but this girl looked at me directly in the eye and gave me an honest smile.

"M..my name is Lucy. Lucy Heartfilia." I respond with a small smile.

"Nice to meet you Lucy! I've never seen you around here before; you must be new," Levy said with a beaming smile.

"Y..yeah, this is my first day," I reply looking at her wide grin.

With that, the bus came strolling down the street and Levy invited me to sit next to her.

On our way to school, I find out that we have the same interests. She likes reading to which I had plenty of time to do since I was left alone quite a bit. She listed authors that I reread most of their books. When she said my favorite novel, I nearly jumped out of my seat.

"You...You like that book?" I said with wide eyes. "I've never met anyone else who liked that story. I was told it was a waste of time to read."

"Are you kidding me?" She giggled. "Of course I like this book. It's a classic!"

She and I talked until the bus pulled up to the high school. Seeing the building, the nervousness returned.

Levy being there made it easier. I felt like I made a friend. She took me by the arm and pulled me to a group of people.

"Lucy, these are my friends," Levy turned to me with a smile. "Everyone, this is Lucy."

"Hi, I'm Wendy," A petite young girl with blue hair pulled back in two pigtails waved shyly.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Gray."

I stared blankly at him. He had no shirt on and was working on taking his shorts off.

"Gray, put some clothes on!" the voice growled. Cowering in fear, he puts his clothes back on and pulls up a chair. The voice turns to me and puts out her hand.

"Hi, I'm Erza," the redhead said with a smile. Her demeanor changed just like that!

Not wanting to push her wrath, I quickly shake her hand and look to a very intimidating looking figure. He had red eyes that sent shivers down my spine and looked like he ate scrap metal for breakfast. His long black hair waved near his thighs.

"I'm Gajeel," he said roughly.

"I'm Juvia," said a blue-haired girl holding Gray's arms. "Gray is mine! No one can have him! From this day forth, you are my love rival!"

"No no no, he is all yours," I waved nervously.

Finally, I look to the weirdest one of all. He looked pretty normal all except the top of his head was full of messy pink hair. Yes pink hair. He had a scarf around the neck that had dragon scales. He gave me a wide grin and held out his hand.

"Hi, I'm Natsu. Nice to meet 'cha!"

His smile was so infectious that I couldn't help but smile back. His hand was warm when I went to shake it. It was weird because I didn't want to let go.

"Alright, now that you met everyone, let's go to homeroom!" Levy cheered.

Every went to their usual seats while I looked around trying to find an empty one to claim.

"Hey," called a familiar voice. "You can sit next to me if ya wanna!" It was Natsu pointing to a seat open next to him. I smile at him and take the desk next to him.

"So where'd ya come from? I've never seen you around school before."

"I'm from Crocus. I just moved to start my junior year here."

"Really?! That's awesome! You probably haven't seen all the places Magnolia has to offer, have you?"

"No not yet."

"Can I show you around town? I can show you all the coolest places to shop, all the funnest arcades, and best of all the most delicious restaurants to eat at!"

"You would really like to hang out with me?" I blurted out before I could take it back.

"Sure! Why not? You seem like a really nice person." He gave me a toothy grin. "Do you wanna do it tomorrow afternoon?"

Tomorrow afternoon?! I can't believe that I'm going to be hanging out with someone! Especially a guy after all. Maybe I can be happy here after all…

"Sure, why not!" I replied perhaps to excitedly.

"Haha, alright! Meet me in front of the building tomorrow after school!"

The rest of the day went by so fast: I wished I could just slow things down to enjoy the little moments I hadn't experienced in a long time. The feeling of having friends to laugh with and treasure was on that I longed to feel.

That night I was thankful that my father wasn't home. He went out earlier in the afternoon before I came home from school and hasn't come back. My thoughts were still racing from everything that happened today. My mind wasn't filled with thoughts of depression, but were overwhelmed with the excitement of hanging out with Natsu tomorrow.