I don't even know where this came from. I had every intention of updating other stories first, but then this popped into my head and I couldn't get rid of it.

And I actually feel like I've betrayed myself a bit. I was a die-hard Lucy crack-ship fan (Still am, and that will never change), and I never ever thought I would ever write a NaLu (not that there's anything wrong if you ship NaLu). Then this idea wriggled itself into my brain and took over.

So, this may be a short fic, or a long one, I honestly don't know. It may be the only NaLu fic I write.

This will be an AU, as you will see.

I hope you all like it!

The first chapter will be coming soon, I just wanted to get this out there ;)

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Watching as her guests ran about the room in panicked chaos, Lucy stood atop the marble balcony, a contemplative look upon her face

She couldn't help it. Living in such a cold, isolated place for so long, she really couldn't help that it was the first thought that came to mind.

Despite the fearsome, seemingly cannibalistic creatures currently eating guards and noblemen alike. Despite the unknown lurking beyond the cold iron gates that had trapped her since the day her mother had died…

This...this was her chance.

And so she ran.