Abandoned, Neglected, Returned
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Lucys POV:
It's been 8 months, 9 in two weeks since they've all left me. I bet you're wondering who I'm talking about. I'm talking about how long it's been since I've been abandoned by my dear "nakama." Only a handful still remember my existence: Wendy, Romeo, Happy, Charla, Pantherlily, Gajeel, Cana, Laxus, Master Makarov and even First master Mavis.
I was sitting at the far end of the bar near Cana, sipping my vanilla milkshake. "Oi Luce!" I turn around to the familiar, warm voice that I've loved to hear. My heart cracks slightly at the sight I see. His arm is around Lisanna's waist, Erza is looking at the ground, Gray is looking at me with sadness and Happy is crying.
"Hey guys!" I said with a happy voice. 'It's good to be able to talk again, it's been so long. Might as well make the best of this moment.'
"Lucy, we're kicking you off team Natsu for Lisanna." There it is. That's all it took. My heart sinks and shatters at the adventurous, carefree dragonslayers words.
"W-what" I said after swallowing the lump in my throat.
"I said you're out of team Natsu and Lisanna's in. She's much stronger and more helpful than you've ever been. Plus, we don't have to worry about protecting her as much as we did with you. Oh, and we want to stick together. Don't tell anyone yet but Lisanna and I are now dating." My shattered heart breaks into more pieces. "But," my ears perk up, "Gray and Happy disagree with this choice. Erza even agreed that you're our weakest link. So, for Lisanna in and you out, we need you're decision. Can she stay or no?" Natsu said.
Erza looked away in shame, Gray'a eyes were glistening with un shed tears, and Happy was crying a river. Lisanna and Natsu…. They look so happy, calm, relaxed, and carefree with not a tinge of remorse being shown.
"So, what do you say Lucy-san, can I be in?" Lisanna spoke up, her eyes shimmering with hope. I look at the ground and take a deep breath.
"Yes, you can put her in my place. Besides, I was only a replacement, right?" I said with tears stinging my eyes. 'Don't cry Lucy.'
"Thanks Lucy!" Natsu said and walked away with Lisanna to Masters office.
"Lucy…" I look up and see Cana staring at me with sad eyes. 'She must've heard it all.' I turn to the side and look at Gray and Erza. Erza opened her mouth but I quickly raised my hand and show my head. 'I don't want any excuses, you've made your choice.' Gray walks up to me hugs me gently, threatening my tears to fall. "Don't worry Lucy, I'll still be here for you. If you ever need me, just call for me. Okay?" He whispered into my ear. I nod silently and he lets me go.
I look back at Cana say quietly say "don't worry about it. I'll be fine. I'm going home an calling it a day. Ja'ne Cana." I walk out the guild briskly and make my way to my apartment. Just as I was there, I heard a small cry, "Lushiiieee! I didn't want you to leave! Don't hate me" Happy said while I fish for my apartment key.
"It's okay Happy I could never hate you." My voice was shaky and I open my apartment, closing the door once Happy is inside and slide my back down the door, my tears finally free to fall. It hurts, it hurts so much to hear those words from them…. To hear this words from HIM. My body was shaking as I cried and soon I felt myself in a pair of strong, warm arms. I look up and see Loke. "Lucy…" He said softly and just held me tighter as I cried and sobbed loudly. I can faintly feel Happy hugging my leg and tears from him fall down my leg. After a while, I feel myself quickly drift off into unconsciousness.
When I woke up, I was on my bed and I was surrounded by Wendy, Romeo, Gajeel, Pantherlily, Cana, Happy, Charla, Master Mavis, Master Makarov, and Laxus. I took account that Wendy, Mavis, and Happy all had bloodshot eyes. The others look angry, concern, and sad. "Min'na, what are you doing here?" My voice was raspy and dry.
"We're here to see you bunny girl, why else?" Gajeel said. Although his face was stern, his eyes gave away his sorrow and pity.
"Yeah Lucy-san. What Natsu-san did to you was unacceptable." Wendy said with a strong yet very sad voice while rubbing her eyes.
"Yeah Lucy-nee!" Romeo said, taking one of my hands and giving it a small squeeze. He's been like the little brother I've never had. 'He's really growing up.' The others give me a nod and small smile.
Both Master Mavis and Makarov walk up to me. "Lucy my child, I am terribly sorry that this has happened to you. Mavis and I have talked and it seems that something very interesting has come up. Mavis would like for you to go with her to Tenrou with her" Makarov said. I look at Mavis who gave me a warm, comforting smile.
"Lucy, I have something that is important to show you there. I also have some big news to tell you. If you want, I can tell you here in front of everyone here. Would you like that?" Mavis said and I nodded, holding my breath as she took a deep breath.
"Know, we all know that you are a very strong celestial mage, stronger than normal ones. So, while looking through your family line, it seems that your mother was originally Layla Vermillion. She had dated Ivan and had a child with him. Soon, he changed his ways and turned evil, which caused Layla to leave him and sadly she left behind her only son, Laxus. She later met Jude, married him and had you. You my dear, are my great great great granddaughter." Everyone minus Makarov was shell shocked.
"So, L-lucy's my s-sister?!" Laxus said, getting a nod of approval from Mavis. He walked up to me and brought me into a tight yet comforting hug. "I'm so sorry Lucy. For the past and for the present. If only I had known this before." His voice thick with emotions and his body shook slightly. I hug him back gratefully.
"It's okay Laxus, we never knew. I forgive you for the past and it's not your fault that everything is happening now." I pull away from him and smile at him, getting a smile in return. I look at Makarov- no- I look at jiji and hug him, crying slightly tears of happiness.
When we pulled away, I glanced at Mavis who was smiling at us. "So, when can I go?" I said with determination.
"Tomorrow. The sooner we start, the better."
"Hey, I'm coming along too. I just found out that you're my sister and there's no way in hell that I'm letting you go like that." Laxus spoke out, smirking at us.
"Hai! I want to come along too Lucy-san. You've always been my role model and I want to keep liking up and learning from you." Wendy said as she stood next to Laxus.
"Yeah Lucy-nee. I'm not leaving your side like that." Romeo said with a fire in his eyes that said: I'm coming and no one can stop me. I look at Mavis with hopeful, pleading eyes.
"That's fine, you may also join us. Now, those coming should head home now and pack. We are leaving at 6 AM." Mavis said with an authoritative voice. Cana steps up after being silent for so long and says the question That's been circulating in my head.
"how long will they be gone?"
"5-7 years, depending on how long it takes them to compete everything." Mavis said without missing a beat.
"What?! Oh no, I am coming along too. Lucy's like my sister and I get worried sick when she goes off on this missions alone for a mere week, let alone years! Come on guys, lets get packing!" Everyone cheered and gave me a hug except for Gajeel who simply patted my head and headed out.
Soon, everyone had left and Happy and I were the only ones there in my dark room which was being illuminates by the moon. "… Can I come too? I don't want to leave you for that long" Happy whimpered while patting my knee.
I sighed sadly and shook my head, declining his wish. "Happy…" I trailed off and gave him a hug which he easily gave back. "You know you can't come. You have to stay with them. Besides, now that they're together, you guys can be a big family, remember? He's the dad and she's the mom and you're their child. I can't take you from them Happy. You understand that, right?"
"I-i get it. I'll stay f-for you." He sniffles and rubbed his eyes with his paws. "C-can I sleep over?" I nod and smile at his request. I get up and grab my keys.
"I open thee, gate of the maiden, Virgo!" She popped out and did something that shocked me... She hugged me. Virgo, the neutral faced spirit who constantly wants punishment, is hugging me without missing a beat. She pulled away and looked at me with concern and some bitterness and sorrow was shown.
"Are you okay Hime? Can I get you anything? Do I need punishment?" I giggled at her last question softly.
"Thank you Virgo but I'll be fine. I was wondering if you can bring all of my things to the spirit world and kept them there for storage. We're going to Tenrou tomorrow and I don't want to leave anything."
"Hai Hime." She quickly went to work and started stacking things on top of one another, giving her the chance to bring more things with less magic being used in opening and reopening the gate.
As she packed, I grabbed a small bag and filled it with my clothes for tomorrow, a few accessories, and the box with all of my letters to mama. Before I knew it, all that was left was the things in my bag and the bed. "Arigatou Virgo."
"Anytime Hime." With a poof, she was gone. I took off my skirt and stuffed it into my bag for tomorrow and slipped under the covers with Happy curling close to me.
"Ne Lushie, can I ask you something?" His voice was laced with sadness, drowsiness, and some nervousness. "Go ahead Happy."
"I always thought of you as a mom, much better than Lisanna. You always helped me and Natsu. You were always there for us. You made us happy and feel loved. Even though we got into arguments we always fixed it in the end of the day. So, is it okay if I call you mom until you leave?"
His words made my already broken heart clench. I pulled him into a hug which he easily gave back. "Of course you can son." I managed to choke out.
"I love you mom" he said while crying.
I love you too son" I replies instantly while crying with him. He eventually fell asleep and I petted his head softly. "Oh Happy, I am going to miss you so much you silly neko" I whisper, smiling gently as he purred in his sleep and moved closer to me. Soon, I find myself falling to sleep.