The day was young, the sun sitting slightly above head. A light breeze cutting the grass and trees, cooling down the warm day. The day was perfect, calm. In the grassy fields surrounding a small village three little kids ran, playing a small game of chase. They had no worry in the world, each one of them holding a shine of happiness and innocence in them. A small little girl giggles while shouting, "Catch me! Catch me!" Her short blonde hair bounced and swished as she ran, her siblings running slowly behind her laughing as well. Her head turned slightly, light brown eyes catching sight of her older brother and sister close behind her. Squealing she ran faster hoping to out run them.

Laughs echoed through the fields as the little girl was caught by her older brother. The boy lifted his sibling into the air as she squealed and laughed asking for him to lift her higher. His light brown hair bounced as he lightly tossed his sister in the air. A small but worried voice cut through the kids laughter, "Haru! Be careful with Yuki, she's only 3."

The third sibling walked over to her younger sister and older brother. She sighed as Haru continued to toss Yuki up in the air. "Calm down Naomi, were just having fun." Haru said laughing as Yuki started saying fun over and over.

"Well we need to pack up, mom said no more than 3 hours to play." Naomi said giving the older boy a hard look. Sighing in defeat Haru put his little sister on the ground ruffling her hair before walking toward a large oak tree. Yuki watched her brother confused before putting on a big smile and running to catch up with him.

Under the tree was a small little blanket covered in books, all on magic. Yuki giggled before ruffling through the books, grabbing three keys, 1 black and 2 silver. The origin of the black key is unknown as the book they were reading held no information on black keys, only mentioning the existence of gold keys also known as the Zodiac keys. Haru looked over to his little sister smiling as the little girl caressed the keys. Even though she was too young and weak to open their gates she loved them. He would watch her everyday as she talked to them, as if she were having an actual conversation with a person.

Naomi started picking up the books glaring at Haru who had only picked up his sword. "You know when mom finds that she's going to have a fit?" She questioned watching as her older brothers face paled. He knew it was true there mother was against them having anything to do with magic. When it was just Haru it was fine but now that all of them. Well, lets just say she's not very happy that Haru got his siblings into magic or the fact that he was teaching them.

"We better get going," Naomi spoke gathering her sisters books, while handing the lighter, smaller ones, "We don't want mom to worry." Haru sighed before grabbing the books from the 3 year old's hands and heaving her onto his back. The little girl giggled as she clung to her brothers back.

"Well? Let's get going," He stated while walking away. Naomi glared at Haru huffing as she walked behind him.


The small quaint village bustled with people as they went about their everyday. Everyone held smiles on their faces as they passed by each other giving a light wave for a greeting. In this small village everyone knows everyone and gossip spreads quick. A small whisper of something to one person turns to the whole village knowing. Nothing is secret in this village. Not even the fact that the three Okami siblings are learning magic.

As the three walked through the village they smiled and waved at their friends, who in turn waved back. They had no worry in the world, just enjoying their time together. Located in the heart of the village was their house. It was small and only one story but, it was home. They turned down the street toward their house, stopping abruptly when they hear screams getting closer and the smell of smoke filled the air. Naomi and Haru paused looking at each other before running toward their house. Yuki stared at her brother and sister confused, her mind not comprehending what was going on.

Naomi stopped, turning to look at her sister before shouting at Haru to keep going. Looking at her little sister sadness filled her eyes as the little girl stared at her with innocent eyes. Jogging up to her sister she picked her up and started running away with everyone. The screams continued, only getting louder as they ran and Naomi began to worry for her brother.


Haru ran, faster than he ever ran before the only thought on his mind being his parents. Never had he been so worried in his life. Other than his sisters, his parents were his world. They loved him no matter what he did, even though he's learning a weird magic they still loved him. Coming closer to his house he could see fire getting larger and closer. Fear filled him as he saw fire where his house stood, then came the panic as he thought of his parents who were home at the time. Without thinking Haru ran toward his house, fully intent on running inside when an arm wrapped around his waist stopping him. Squirming Haru scared, "LET ME GO! I NEED TO GET TO THEM!"

The person holding Haru held him tighter not letting him get away. Still Haru tried to escape, screaming for his parents, kicking and wiggling. "Haru, calm down," The person whispered through gritted teeth, now struggling to hold the little boy back. Turning to look at the person holding him Haru saw it was Akira, a best friend of their fathers. Akira was a tall, scrawny man with shaggy black hair and bright green eyes. It was Akira who got Haru into magic and even helped him get started. Tears filled Haru's light blue eyes as he finally calmed down.

Setting Haru down Akira gave him a stern look before running into the burning house. Haru did nothing but stare at Akira as he was engulfed in smoke. Falling to the ground Haru hugged his knees and sobbed. If Akira didn't come out with his parents then he and his siblings would be orphans. He couldn't let that happen, Naomi and Yuki need parents. Someone to guide them and help them grow. With bated breaths Haru waited for any movement in the smoke.

Then came more screams and pounding of feet as they hit the ground. People of all ages ran passed him in a frenzy, trying to get away from something. Haru could hear laughing and more shouts, orders. Jumping to his feet Haru looked in the direction of the laughing to see cloaked figures walking in his direction. Panicked Haru looked at his burning house with tearful eyes before running with the crowd. He needed to get to his sisters, needed to protect them.

Running as fast as his legs could take him Haru searched for his sisters. Soon he found himself at the edge of the village and still there was no sign of his sisters. Stopping Haru looked around, bumping into people as they passed him. His eyes scanned the area stopping only when he saw big brown eyes staring at him, Yuki's eyes. Relief filled him as he ran to his sisters and pulled them into a hug. Naomi gave Haru a questioning gaze, here eyes pleading with him. He just shook his head and picked up the 3-year-old. Grabbing Naomi's hand Haru started running again, toward the forest. That should give them cover, he thought.

Behind him he could hear the laughing getting louder and sparing a glance behind him saw they were close. Panicked Haru pushed faster, dragging his sister along as he tried to reach the forest. Maybe then they would be safe, but the forest was far in the distance and his legs were getting tired. A blast of lighting hit in front of the children causing them to stop abruptly. Haru turned around looking at the mages that stopped them and pinned them with a defiant glare. Legs shaking Haru handed Yuki to Naomi and ran at the mages blindly.

Naomi watched her brother with fearful eyes as he was easily thrown to the side. Setting down Yuki, Naomi turned the girl around and told her to run and not look back. The younger girl was confused but did as she was asked. Yuki started running as fast as her little legs would take her. She knew something was wrong but she didn't know what. In one of her pockets she could feel her keys jingling. Fear was coursing through her as the forest got closer, but the sound of feet hitting the ground got closer.

A hand reached out and grabbed onto Yuki's shoulder, pulling her to the ground. Three men laughed as Yuki got up and started running again. And again Yuki was thrown to the ground with the three men laughing. "Look at her!" The tallest man laughed, "Hey Juan should we take her back?"

Juan was an average sized man with buzz-cut brown hair and red eyes. He smirked looking at Yuki as she again tried to get away and said, "Yea, boss said gather everyone. Ken carry her." With that Ken, the tallest of the group, picked up Yuki and slung her over his shoulder.


They set Yuki on her knees with the other village members. Everyone's face held fear, even Yuki's, the little 3 year old not understanding what was happening, only wondering where her family was. A group of men walked toward them, each wearing the same cloak with an eagle insignia on it. People cowered in fear as they walked passed looking at everyone. Out of habit Yuki reached into her pocket and grasped one of her keys and calmed down slightly. She had a special bond with her keys and would often just sit and talk to them even if she couldn't open their gate.

Noticing Yuki's hand go into her pocket one of the groups men shouted at her, yanking her to her feet as a large man stepped through the group. His black hair was slicked off to the side and his eyes seemed to glow and eerie green. The man bent down to Yuki's height and giving her a smile asked, "Why don't you show me what's in that pocket of yours." His voice held an odd tone, one Yuki couldn't understand.

With shaky hand Yuki pulled out her three keys, showing them to the man who's smile grew larger. He was pleased with what he had found. Motioning one of his men forward to spoke again, "Shoot the other's. We're taking this one with us." His men looked confused but after getting a glare they started shooting the villagers.

Yuki's eyes widened and a shrill scream escaped her as she jumped forward to stop the men from hurting her friends, but alas the man in front of her grabbed her before she could make it far. Kicking and screaming Yuki tried to get away but the man's grip was tight and it didn't take Yuki long to figure out she was stuck. Turning her from the fight the man gave her a choice, "Either come quietly or end up like them."

Being young Yuki didn't know that that meant just that is was a bad thing. Giving a nod the man smirked and stood grabbing the child's hand and walking away. Yuki's eyes held tears as she listened to her friends scream her name though she kept them from falling. She wanted so bad to go to them, to help them in any way a she could but, she didn't see her family there so they must be alive. Yuki knew something horrible, unspeakable was going to happen to her but she also knew she needed to survive and find her family.

It was on that day that Yuki saw the world for what it was.


Hello everyone I'm Lulunopia but please call me Lulu! Hope you enjoyed the prologue to my new story Love and Hate. This story follows Yuki Okami as she joins the Fairy Tail guild. There will be eventual Lucy x Laxus.