Heyo so I decided to do this story based off the book series The Selection by Kiera Cass. I love this series so I figured I give it a go, but obviously i'm going to do my own spin off to this story. I also just wanted to say I do NOT own Fairy Tail no matter how much i want too. Alright, Let's get this story on a roll!
Hi. My name is Lucy Heartfilia, I'm 19. I am also the daughter of Jude and Layla Heartfilia. I am a 5, You're probably wondering "What do you mean by you're a 5" well let me explain. There are these things called casts. They range from 1 to 8, 1 being the richest and 8 being the poorest. The way these cast work also depends on how many people you have in your family. For instance I have a little sister who's 7 years old her name is Michelle. She is very out-going and loves to dance, while me on the other hand I liked to hide in my room and write my life away.
Being in casts are hard because you're constantly fighting for food or trying to save enough money to get food. The high up your cast the harder it is to get good paying jobs, for instance cast 8 has to work in the mines, cast 7 in the fields, and cast 6 in factories. It's not easy but we manage. My family is healthy and that's all I care about.
But there are some people who believe there should be no casts and they rebel, they attack and harm other people; mostly people in the higher up casts, trying to get their point across that there shouldn't be casts. Theres the southern rebels and the northern rebels, they say the southern rebels are worse than the north but in my opinion; I think they're all bad no matter who or where they come from.
As I walk downstairs I hear the tv on, my mom is sitting on the couch watching it while my sister sits between her legs getting her long gorgeous bleach hair done, while my dad is sitting on the chair next to them sipping his coffee. I lean against the doorway and listen to the tv keeping quiet so no one hears me.
"Well Hello and welcome Back to the talk show Fairy talk. I'm Mirajane and today we have four very special guests with us tonight. King Igneel, Queen Grandine, Prince Natsu, and Princess Wendy," a round of applause goes off as they all enter onto the stage smiling and waving. " Welcome to the show guys how are you doing tonight?'
"Hi Mirajane, We're doing very well tonight excited to be here, how about yourself?" Igneel answered with a smile.
"I am doing very well thank you for asking!"
After a while I eventually stopped listening because I wasn't really interested in anything that they had to say because all honesty it was only about how they were doing, about how the rebels have once again attack another cast and how they're going to stop it. I was about to walk back up to my room before I heard the magical words "The Selection" I instantly started to tune in again.
"Is it true, will you really be having another selection?" Mirajane asked with much excitement, that she was leaning out of her seat. If she were to lean anymore, I'm pretty sure she would've fallen out of her seat.
"Yes, indeed it is true. We will be having another Selection for my son, Prince Natsu. We will be selecting females from the ages of 18 to 22, and they shall be from all casts. From cast 1 all the way to cast 8. We hope that many females enter in and join in." Grandine smiled as she explained what was going on, her husband squeezing her hand telling her it was time for her to stop talking.
"How about you Natsu, how do you feel about having this selection decide who you will marry?" Mirajane tilted her head wondering what the salmon color hair boy thought.
"Well," he began taking a quick moment to think about it, "I think that this'll be interesting, I wasn't really interested at first so I denied it a good hundred times although I eventually caved in but now sitting here thinking about it, i'm glad that I decided to go through with it because I believe it would be a lot of fun." He smiled, and you could tell he was honest by the way he kept eye contact with her.
She stared at him for a couple of seconds before smiling, "Alright, Well there you have it, own words from the Royal family itself! Tune in next week to see who will selected for the selection. Once again i'm Mirajane and I wish you a good night." and with that the tv turned black my mom turning it off.
Layla slowly turned around and looked at me with a knowing smile before going to open her mouth to say something but I beat her to the punch.
"Nu uh, no way NOT happening. There is NO WAY that i'm going to try to fill out a slip to get into there. I refuse." I frowned as I spoke. I normally always did what my mom and dad wanted to make them happy even if I really didn't want to, but this time I was putting my foot down. There was absolutely no way I was signing up for this.
"But Lucyyyy," she whined showing me her puppy face, which must I say worked on me a lot of the time, " Think about how much fun it could be, and I mean come on, Prince Natsu wasn't bad looking~" She wiggled her eyebrows causing my dad to start choking on his coffee.
"No. I AM NOT DOING IT, I don't want to go sign of to be forced to participate in events with possible snobby girls who want nothing more than to win, and try to win the heart of someone I don't know let alone a prince who is stuck up and knows absolutely nothing about what's going on."
"But Lu-'
"I SAID NO MOM, AND THAT'S FINAL!" I glared at her and she looked away finishing up michelles hair. I went back to my room and laid down. There was no way I was going to do this.
Over the next few days let's just say it had been… Awkward? My mom would glare at me every time I walked into a room that she was in. Even my DAD tried to guilt trip me into going. But there was only three more days to sign up for it and I just i'm just going to have to be stuck in my room for the next three days.
I was sitting on my chair next to my small desk that was close to my window, writing another chapter in my story when I heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" I asked still focused on my writing.
"It's Michelle." a small childish voice came from the other side of the room and I went and opened the door allowing her to come in. She sat on my bed while I sat on my chair continuing my story.
"What can I do for you sweetie?" she stood up and went to play with my long blonde hair, that went to the middle of my back,
" I think you should do it… sign up that is." I groaned and went to say something before she continued, "I mean there isn't a full chance that you'd actually get in is there? Out of all the casts there might not be a chance so why not at least just sign up for it? What harm could there be…" she spoke quietly and she was right. There was a good chance that I wasn't going to truly get in so why not? I mean.. I told myself I wouldn't do it but hearing what Michelle said she has a point, so I turned to look at her with a loving smile.
"Alright, I'll sign up."
Her gorgeous blue eyes lit up as I spoke, "REALLY?!"
I nodded shrugging, "Yeah why not, I mean you're right. There are a bunch of girls a thousand times better so there's a chance that I won't even be picked."
"Well come on! Let's go sign up before they close!"
I laughed as Michelle pulled me throughout the house and neighborhood all to sign up for a stupid selection. Once we got to the signup area, I had to fill out a bunch of paperwork before turning it in. After I finished the paperwork, I had to get my blood tested incase I had a disease or something that would cause the royal family harm if I were to be picked. Then, they had me put on a small bit of make and a dress before taking my picture, they had told me to smile before they took it and with Michelle watching I couldn't just pass it up so I smiled. But I smiled for her, and only for her.
Over the course of four days my mom, dad and little sister were freaking out constantly telling me on how much i'm going to get to go to the palace and live like a princess, but that wasn't what I wanted. But if it made them happy and it would benefit my family, then i'd do it.
Today is the day. Today they announce those that have been selected into the selection and will "fight" for the prince. My mom turned the tv up loud as we all sat down watching it closely.
"Welcome back to Fairy Talk, I'm Mirajane and tonight we have a very special announcement. Tonight we will be announcing those who will participate in the selection! Here are the lucky girls:
From cast One we have Minerva Orland and Kagura Mikazuki
From cast Two we have Lisanna Strauss and Erza Scarlet
From cast Three we have Meredy and Ultear Milkovich
From cast Four we have Juvia Lockser and Levy McGarden
From cast Five we have Yukino Agria and Lucy Heartfilia
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From cast Six we have Evergreen and Flare Corona
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From cast Seven we have Millianna and Sherry Blendy
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And finally from cast Eight we have Laki Olietta and Kinana
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Wait… WHAT?!
"Well ladies, you have until the end of the month to pack, have fun, say your goodbyes before you're sent to the palace. Once again, i'm Mirajane and GOODNIGHT!" there was around of applause before the tv went dark.
I stared at the tv in shock as my name had been called, there was absolute silence in the house. Not one word was dared to be spoke that is until my mom started screaming in excitement my sister joining in. Both of the standing up jumping up and down while I sat there, my eyes staring at the screen.
I'm going to the palace…. I'm going to THE palace… was all I could think.
Well guys, what do you think of the story so far? I really hope you guys liked it, if so reviews are liked. GAH i'm so excited for the next chapter myself! Anyway thanks for reading! Favorite, follow, review I LOVE YOU GUYS!