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Song of the Chapter: Another Me, The Cab & My Happy Ending, Avril Lavigne
Chapter 1: Replacement
Lucy POV
I woke up groggily, yawning as I wiped the sleep out of my eyes. Stretching my arms out, I sat up pulling my blanket off of me. Traces of sleep still there I summoned Plue to keep my company.
My eyes were slightly sunken, from the lack of sleep. I need to take a shower and put on some makeup. I had looked really sad lately and had been covering it up.
"Pun, punnn," he called shivering all over. I smiled at his cuteness. He started to dance adorably, any girl would swoon. Smiling softly, I stripped down and headed to the bathroom. Turning the water on warm I dipped one foot into the tub, since the tub was warm I lowered myself slowly in.
Plue made himself comfortable as he balanced on the rim of the tub. I added soap and scrubbed myself down, thinking while doing it. It had been two months since Lisanna came back. I tried to be happy but my team hadn't noticed me since. I did everything alone- missions, eating, and they never even broke into my house for those months. Breaking out of my train of thought I started to scrub my worries away. Smelling of strawberries and vanilla I submerged under the warm, soapy bath water.
I worried myself sometimes, I often thought about the point in life... My mother always told me, "Surround yourself with people you love. That is when you will be truly happy." Thinking about it now I realized I really wasn't happy. Popping my head out of water I rinsed off the excess soap and drained the tub.
So lost in thought I forgot Plue was still out. I sent him back to the spirit world and he disappeared in a golden flash.
I climbed out; instead of feeling better after the bath I felt a deep sinking feeling in my stomach. Toweling off quickly I put on some khaki short shorts and a royal purple t shirt. I finished the look by putting on my signature key belt and tying a ribbon in my hair in the usual style. I headed out the door with my money in hand, I decided that I would go to the local magic shop before going to the guild.
Walking down the street I was left alone with my thoughts again. That's how I felt now, alone. I had to do something today! I would not be ignored any longer. Today I am going to get Natsu to go on a mission with me! Yes, that is what I'm going to do. As I made my mind up I neared the magic shop.
I balanced on the edge of the canal, "hey girly! Watch your step," they called out.
I waved them off, "I'm fine, I'll be careful." I continued to the shop. As familiar faces passed by, I kept on the smiling Lucy face that I had worn since Edolas. I hadn't actually been happy for awhile now. I kept the face on so I wouldn't worry the ones I loved. The ones I loved. It almost seemed like a sick joke now.
Nobody cared about me the way I cared about them. That became obvious these past two months. The only people that talked to me were Gajeel, Wendy, Juvia, Lily, and Carla. They were the people who joined when Lisanna was gone. All the people I thought would be my friends forever were not the case.
The more time I had alone these last months, the more I came to realize that I cared for Natsu as more than a friend. It was hard not to fall for him, he was strong and loyal. He used to be my best friend and his boyish grin made my stomach flutter uncontrollably. Now he didn't even know I existed, damn, I am a lovesick fool.
I really wasn't cheery Lucky Luce on the inside any more. I was a black hole, an abyss of depression. The usual bounce in my steps was gone as I sulked in my own little world.
I finally got to the magic shop, walking in feeling a rush of cold air and hearing the light dingle of the doorbell. Walking in casually, I headed over to my favorite isle- magical clothing. I needed some serious shopping therapy.
Walking down the aisle, I browsed through the wide variety of magical items. A shirt caught my attention, it was a halter, skin tight, Snow White color. I picked up the garment and it immediately turned into a dark, dark blue- in fact it almost looked black.
I smiled at the shirt, I knew this would hug my body beautifully. I checked the tag to see what kind of magic it had, it read: Magical Halter- changes color to fit your mood. I looked down at the color, it seemed that it look up at me flashing the dark color of its fabric. I held onto it, looking at the other things the store had to offer.
The second thing that caught my eyes made the shirt turn into a vibrant, fun yellow. My face lit up as I grabbed a hold onto the celestial spirit belt. Equipped with a hook, perfect for my whip. It also had a pouch on the side to hold the user's keys and other things. The tag read: Magic Belt, nothing can be removed without the owners permission.
I nearly jumped with joy! This was perfect. My keys were always being stolen during battles leaving me defenseless. Now I could be less of a burden! Snatching the leather belt off the shelf I headed over the salesman.
Third person salesman POV
The salesman watched as the cheery blonde, bimbo headed him. He knew the girl was quite attractive and he blushed as she didn't beat around the bush, "I would like to buy these."
"O-o-o-k," he answered, mentally slapping himself at how stupid he sounded. Looking down from her beautiful face he saw the Mood Shirt was a scary dark blue. The man's eyes widened, realizing what it meant.
He grabbed the shirt and belt, and right when the man's hand touched it, it turned a light rose pink. His face turned an even deeper shade of red as he quickly ringed up both of the items, "a-a-anything else?"
It looked as if she was pondering the question, "ah yes! Do you have any spirit keys?" She gave a winning smile as he pathetically melted at the look.
"Y-y-yes we do," he answered. Gently, he pulled a silver key out of the drawer under him.
The key was wrapped with flames; the top had a flaming wing engraved. She looked at it in awe, "gate of the fire bird: phoenix," she said in a trance. It was in fact an incredibly rare key to have.
"I'll take it!" The girl said hastily, snatching up the key. He rung up all of the items and handed them back to her, shirt back to its menacing dark blue. She started to walk away as he drooled over her slightly swaying hips.
"I hope you feel better!" The man called as she breezed through the door.
Lucy Third Person POV
I walked as fast as I could away from the shop. How did he know how I felt? As I looked down at the newly bought things I realized- it was the damn Magic Halter! But it was so adorable I couldn't resist. I put the shirt in my bag and put on the new belt, placing the old one in my bag.
I walked to the guild, feeling a little better knowing that nobody could steal my keys. I still was depressed and hadn't told anyone about it. Master had been out on a meeting in Clovertown and I didn't walk to burden anyone.
I arrived at the guild sooner than expected; I opened the giant doors wide. "Hello everyone," I called out and as expected, only the people who hadn't ignored me answered. I walked to Team Natsu with purpose; they turned to look at me as I tapped on Natsu's shoulder. Lisanna, who was sitting with them, gave me her deadliest glare.
She hadn't liked me from the start 'cause she knew I loved Natsu.
"Natsu I need to-" I started to say but was interrupted by the impatient sound of his voice.
"Lucy we want you off the team," he said simply.
My mouth opened slightly, and I could feel the tears threatening to burst out. "I- I," I mumbled pathetically. Everyone in the guild was now watching the exchange with mild interest. Wendy and the other nice people were looking at us with horror stricken expressions.
"You're very weak," Grey said.
"We are constantly saving your sorry ass," Erza added.
"I'm much stronger," Lisanna said with an evil grin.
With each comment, my eyes filled with more tears. Natsu, out of everyone had to be the one to say that! Why did I fall in love so easy? Even when it's not right? Then everyone started to add on.
"A real man isn't pathetic!"
"You're so heavy."
"You can't even get a boyfriend!"
"You dress like a slut!"
"Worthless blonde idiot!"
A tear started to make its way down my face. As each comment opened another wound in my heart. Wendy and Juvia were crying now. I tried to be strong, but the tears wouldn't stop.
As if trying to break me completely, he added the last straw. "Anyways you were a replacement for Lisanna," and the he wrapped his arm around her and gave her a big kiss on the lips.
After he pulled away, the tears were full out streaming down my face. I wailed, my dignity leaving me like the tears falling off my face. I can't take this anymore! I turned my heel, stumbling out of the guild. The door slammed behind me as I fled the pain from that place.
It was raining. My tears mixed with fresh water as I ran away from the place of betrayal. I was soaked to the bone now, wet hair flicking behind me as I ran. Sitting down on a barrel, I let the sobs rack my body as I shivered.
Soon I felt a warm, comforting arm wrap around my shoulders. I looked up to see Loke smiling sadly at me. "Lucy-" he said as I threw my arms around him and cried. He held my closer as I cried horribly into his shoulder.
Through my tears, I could hear him say something, "how could you do this Fairy Tail?!"
To be continued. ...
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Song of the Chapter: Another Me- The Cab & My happy ending, Avril Lavigne
~Pug
