I just hate the fact that Lucy has to suffer because she is so weak and has to rely on others to survive. And to top it all off, she's a blondie who thinks she is soooo smart and goes around showing off her "feminine beauty". Yeah, I guess none of this makes sense but sorry if I'm judging her character tooo much. Ignore my grammatical mistakes, English is not my first language; I know that's not a very good excuse. Well, I guess enjoy this new character!
No, she just can't die! "Mama, please, please don't leave me here! You'll be fine, I know you'll be okay! It's just a normal cold, right?" A little girl cried out, clutching her mother's gigantic smooth hands with both her hands. With all the strength left in her, Layla covered her index finger with the corner of her linen sheets and wiped the flowing tears off Lucy, her daughter's angelic face. It was killing her (A/N: literally) to see her daughter in such pain; such innocence shouldn't have to endure something this ominous.
"It's a big world out there, Lucy my little star. Even if I'm not there to hold you in my arms and soothe you in your sorrowful moments, my friends; now your friends the celestial beings will surely try to fill that empty space. Take my keys Lucy, but learn to be independent and strong. If you try and believe in your dreams, no matter how painful it is, nothing is unaccomplishable. Be strong, my darling; I'll be watching you from above and when the stars shine the brightest, know that I'm proud of you."
After a last peck on her husbands lips and Lucy's forehead and a smile that instantly lit up the room, she peacefully closed her eyes and made her pearly tears look like blessings for her family's future.
With her head resting on Layla's torso, Lucy whispered, "Mama, I swear that with everything I have in my power, I will work hard to be strong, to save others from falling to the darkness and whatever I will do, it'll always be for the best. I'll make you proud, mama."
Her father lightly kept a hand on her shoulder, "It's time to go Lucy." She stood up, wiped her tears and walked straight to her room with her mother's memories flowing in her mind.
~ Time skip- Lucy's age: 18 ~
With a thoughtful expression Jude crossed his hands on his chest and waited for Lucy to enter the study room. He sighed as he looked at the collection of books he had; there are so many stories with so many characters but none of them had such a drastic change in their personality like Lucy did. Ever since her mother died, Lucy completely changed. She denied royal, pretty girly dresses because she said it made her look 'weak' and 'pathetic'. She tried her best to appear strong and mature but I know she secretly plays with dolls and writes stories. But in public, that cute little baby doll who everybody adored just disappeared. I'm sure she is still soft and cute inside, but her cold shell is very intimidating.
"Father, may I enter?" said Lucy knocking on the door twice but entering any way.
"What's the point in asking when you know you're free to come and go?" Jude said kindly, with a short smile.
"You're the one who taught me manners, father."
"Yes, but you don't have to be formal around me!" He a laughed again, hoping that this time Lucy would open up to him, like what normal daughters do. The fact that Lucy was so close but so faraway, saddened him and made him become soft and caring than he was before. "Is there something you need my sweet child?"
"Oh stop giving those nicknames would you?" She turned red, embarrassed. Wow, she looks just like her old self when she gets angry. Jude thought and smiled. "Anyway," she realized what her father was smiling at maintained her 'tough looking' composure. "I have decided to leave this place father."
"Lucy, why? I'll throw in more riches to make this place as comfortable as needed! I've made several training arenas for you, brought in the greatest knowledgeable wizards known to man, I'll do whatever you want me to! Just don't..." Jude started to cry and tried to stop the flowing but couldn't.
Lucy came closer, put her hand on his shoulder and bent on her knees and hugged him. "I'll be okay daddy, don't worry about me. I know I never said this before but thank you for all you've ever done for me. I hope I could bring out mama from within me for you. But you have to understand, I need the real experience to become one of the greatest magi! And I know just the place that'll give me a head start. I'll keep in touch." With a tighter grip on the hug, she released and left the room without another glance back.
Jude whispered, almost inaudible, "I know you'll be okay, you're stronger than I am. Just don't lose yourself out there, make great friends."
On her way out of the palace, she said goodbye and gave gifts to every single one of the staff that worked and cared for her all these years.
When she was out of the Heartphilia territory and was sure no one was watching, she let her tears flow. "I'll miss this place, but i have to move on to new adventures with new people. Let's see if Fairy tail's as crazy as it's reputation suggests." She hopped on her motorbike, strapped on the shackles on her wrist so she could provide it with fuel and power from her magic.