Some of you might remember those 'choose your own ending' books where you turned to a different page depending on whether you went right or left? This is one of those. Reviews are votes people. What will Lucy do? You decide. I will begin writing the next page when I see 5 reviews or 20 hours have passed since this chapter was posted, whichever comes first.
Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail.
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"You turn 16 today, and as such are considered to be of an acceptable age to marry. I am currently considering several marriage offers, all of which would be of benefit to our company. I will let you know when I make my decision. I'm sure there is no need to remind you that you are no longer a child and will no longer conduct yourself as one. You may go now."
That was it. No 'Happy Birthday, Lucy'. No 'You have grown into a beautiful young lady'. He only deigned to speak to her because she was now a useful business asset and he didn't want her to mess that up by behaving in a way that might be seen as childish. It hurt. Even after all these years it still hurt.
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Does Lucy speak up for herself or begin to plan her escape in secret?
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