Dark Empathy

Chapter 1| Pinkie

~Lucy's P.O.V.~

It's a good ass day to be in Magnolia. I've been waiting to go to that library near my new job, but I decide to go later on. I walk towards my job just like a normal person, but then again, what is normal? As I walk through the streets of Magnolia, I could make out everyone's facial expressions. But hey, is it really my fault they feel that way? Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, these people probably recognize me from my old modeling job which is so done after what occurred three years ago.

I walk towards Fairy Tail Corporations, my new job. After all the hard work I've done back in college, it finally paid off! Now I'm working in the most successful company in all of Fiore. I smile softly and finally reach the entrance of the huge building. I can see it now, Lucy Heartfilia, new CEO of Fairy Tail Corporations! I walk through the doors and I feel nervous already. I have butterflies inside of my stomach and they're just flapping there. I gulp nervously and walk towards the center desk.

I see a woman with brown wavy hair that has unbelievably split ends. She looks bored but then again, she is working from the front desk. I clear my throat as I walk towards the front desk. "Um, hi I'm here to start my first day."

The woman gave me a smile and she spoke with an annoying voice, "Oh are you the new assistant for our CEO?"

Oh shit, her voice is even more annoying than I thought, she sounds more like a duck. I nod at her question, "Yep, I'm Lucy Heartfilia, the new assistant of the CEO."

She simply nods and makes a phone call. "Sir, Lucy Heartfilia is present . . . Yes of course sir."

I hope this chick wins a small amount of money because at this rate she works like a snail.

"Sting said that he wants you on floor 59 and to be there in fifteen minutes." She says as her voice got even more annoying.

I nod and I dismiss myself from her and walk straight and find the elevators. I push the up button and one elevator opens up and reveals a pink haired man. WAIT? PINK HAIR?! This man must be dying his hair or something! I shrug and walk inside the elevator and he walks out. Good.

I quickly push the close the door button because I just want to ride the elevator alone, but then I see the man rushing back. FUCK! I push the button even more, but, I was too late. He already came running in.

I observe his appearance. Pink haired male, with green eyes that was an emerald color, tanned skin, sharp jaw, and his hair grabs my attention again. His hair is pink. It was all spiky and it pointed at different directions but it looked pretty cool, I'll give him that. Then I look down, he was wearing a black suit and tie and some black leather shoes. Interesting. He turned towards me and he caught me starring.

Shit! I quickly look away and press floor 59 and the doors close.

Then I hear him clear his throat and he looks over at me. I don't look at him, I just stay looking forward, but he begins to speak, "You must be the new worker, right?"

"Yeah, how'd ya know?" I managed to say. Something about him is off, like if something is missing. His voice was pretty darn cute . . . WAIT WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?!

"I'm the boss of Fairy Tail Corporations, I'm suppose to know where, who, when, or what is going to work here." He says with a small amount of attitude.

"As you can clearly see, I'm not a thing." I retort. Pfft . . . this guy must be conceded.

He smiles and laughs, "I see that. The name's Natsu Dragneel. You?"

I flinch, what's up with this guy? I wave at him innocently, "I'm Lucy Heartfilia, nice to meet you."

"Likewise." That's all he said. Ba-Jesus he really is formal.

We're barely on floor 23. Can this old piece of shit go any faster?!

"You're working for Sting, right?" He questions. Finally! He spoke!

"Yeah, he finally accepted my resume." I reply nervously.

"I warn you not, Sting is a very impatient man and he won't tolerate with childish behavior." He warns me.

"Hah! What is he gonna do punish me with a spray bottle?" I joke around, but he wasn't kidding.

"How old are you?" He asks with a serious face.

"I'm 20 years old, why?" I ask him but he remains quiet.

"I should transfer you as my assistant. You're too young for him." He says rubbing his chin.

"What is that supposed to mean?" I ask with an eyebrow raised.

"Sting is 32, would you rather work for a porn star or a 23 year old that's the boss and pays ya double amount?" Natsu questions. Double the amount? Should I take it?

"Um, okay I'll transfer." I finally say after two minutes.

Natsu took out his iPhone 8 and called a number that says 'Juvia'. I hear him speak on the phone, "Hey Juvia, it's Natsu. Switch the assistant jobs for me please? Sting could have Yukino, I'll keep Lucy Heartfilia as my assistant . . . Yeah thanks." He put his iPhone 8 away and he smiles. "Looks like you're my new assistant."

"Oh my god! Thank you so much Sir!" I gleamed at the sudden good news. Now I can finally afford to buy that new phone I want! Well I mean having the iPhone 6s isn't bad but still, I want the 8!

Natsu chuckles a bit and says, "Would ya look at that? We finally made it to the fifty-ninth floor. C'mon, I'll show ya around." Natsu gripped my wrist and we walk out of the elevator. We turn left and then I see everyone greet him and eyed me. Am I that bad looking? I mean, I'm a blond woman with chocolate brown eyes and pale skin. I have all my curves and I'm skinny with a huge chest.

I look at my appearance, I look pretty professional. I'm wearing a white collared shirt with buttons and a black pencil skirt and some black heels. It's not like the skirt is high either, it's one inch above my knees and then my legs are revealed. My collared shirt is just a short sleeve shirt and all the buttons are buttoned. I shrug and just continue to follow Natsu.

We reach a black colored door that was near a bunch of desks where people are chatting, talking, or eating. Natsu opens the door, and lets me in first. My jaw drops, WHAT AN AMAZING VIEW! I run to the windows and it shows a beautiful view of the city. I could see buildings with signs and when I look down I could see the busy streets filled with people, busses, cars, and so much more. I look back at the office and it's huge! Natsu's desk was near the windows, and there's picture frames placed on the black wooden colored desk. His black leather chair was right there and sitting on the desk was a cup of coffee and some chocolate cake.

I walk towards his desk and place my hand softly on the wood. I see piles of papers placed on each corner of the desk and the pictures were odd looking. There's four frames placed on his desk. One frame was decorated with blue stones and the picture showed Natsu with a blue cat. The cat has big brown eyes with happiness filled with them. He had blue colored fur and his belly was white. I wonder how Natsu found a cat like that, maybe he dyed the cat's fur. I smile softly and came across an odd one. It's a picture of Natsu with an old short man. He was short and he had few strands of hair on each side of his head. He also had a mustache but it was pretty hairy for a bald guy.

The third frame had a red dragon decorated on the frame and the picture shows Natsu with a black haired male, but he's a bit taller than him. That black haired man was all shirtless and he had a goofy face, Natsu did too. The last frame has a piece cut off. It was a picture of a man that looked a bit like Natsu but he just had brown eyes instead of green. The man in the photo was handsome but then again, it might be his father.

I pay my attention back to how the room is arranged, and start to walk towards a couch that's by the door. There's two bookshelves, one by Natsu's desk and the other next to the couch. I wanted to see what kinds of books he reads, but that's for another time. I look down at the floor and see that the floor is a white and black checkerboard-tiled floor and there were carpets placed at some certain places. There's also plants placed by the windows, but who knows, they're probably fake.

I hear Natsu clearing his throat and made his way to his desk. I walk towards the three chairs in front of his desk, and sit on one carefully. I gulp nervously and he begins to speak, "Now that you had your tour around my office, it's time to start our business. I need your signatures for the following documents." Natsu grabs a black pen and places it in front of me along with three papers for me to sign. I grab the pen and wait for him to speak. "One document explains that You will follow the rules and that you will do what I tell you to do as long as you work for me. How long are you planning to work here? I need an exact date because I'm going to need an assistant who is useful and is guaranteed to stay with Fairy Tail Corporation."

I think for a minute, and I answer. "Maybe two years sir, it depends on my position in the future."

"I see. Then I'll put it for one year and we'll see how it goes. You are guaranteed to work as my assistant for a whole year and you cannot refrain from your position unless I tell you to." He says with a serious tone.

I nod in agreement. "How about the other documents?"

Natsu stands up from his chair and looks out the window, "I did my research on you Ms. Heartfilia and I know your parents own the Heartfilia Konzern. So, the second document says that you will not share ANY information about this company. I do not want to find out that my assistant is sharing private intel with her parents' company."

Holy shit, he actually searched me up. Why? Why would I want to speak to them after all these years? I manage to speak with a smile, "No need to worry about that sir. I broke connection with my parents when I was seventeen so there's no need to worry."

He eyes me and nods, "I hope not. Anywho, the third document just lists your duties and errands you'll do as you work for me. I hope you won't let me down Ms. Heartfilia. This job is not just a regular job but it's a huge pain in the ass for anyone who applies. I care about my assistant and I trust them, so please do not lose it."

"I won't sir." I promise and sign each document where I'm supposed to.

Natsu collects the documents and assures that I've signed on the right places. He smiles and pulls the first drawer of his desk then places his papers in a binder. He sits down on his chair and he puts the binder away back where it belongs.

I fidget my weight and wait for him to speak, but he doesn't. So I speak instead, "What's my first job, sir?"

I see a small smirk appear on his face, "There are things in my car that's set for your new office. I want you to fetch your things and you will set up in the office right next to mine. Here are the keys." He tosses me his car keys and he waves me off. I nod and stand up then walk out of his office. Something tells me that Natsu lived a dark past.

A/N: Alright, new and improved thanks to my new editor. Hope you enjoyed. We'll update once a week. As for my other story, I decided to take it down and well, I'll just remake it after this fanfic is done. Hope you enjoyed. Thanks!

~Lucy Heartfilia92003 (Author) and Flameo999 (Editor)