Dedicated to AngelsFairyTail
based off of Harrison Bergeron
{Happiness is a distant dream for those like me}
"Hey Natsu,"
"Hi Luce." Natsu put an arm around her, his grin widening.
She blushed lightly, a small smile on her face as well.
"Ready for the math test today?" Lucy asked, her earpiece sending a slight shock into her brain. She jolted, though Natsu ignored; used to it by now.
"Yeah I'm ready for the test."
"Huh?" Lucy looked up to him in confusion as she walked along, wondering what was going on.
"The math test? I'm ready for it, I guess." He shrugged. Lucy shook her head, realizing what had happened.
"Oh yeah, like I was saying..." Lucy murmured to herself, thoughts forming in her brain. Once more, a shock went through her brain, scattering her thoughts like bugs.
"..." Natsu gave her a moment, once again feeling her stiffen in his arms. He wanted to sigh aloud but didn't dare do so, knowing officials could be watching them.
"So are you ready for that math test today?" She smiled up at him. Natsu furrowed his eyebrows. He wished they didn't do that to Lucy; send a shock through her just because she was smarter than everyone else.
But that's how the rulers were.
People above mediocre had all types of handicaps; smart people had earpieces like Lucy, athletes were branded with sandbags to keep them at the same pace as others.
Beautiful people wore hideous masks or their faces were reconstructed completely.
It was quite disturbing to Natsu, but no one else seemed to see the evil in it. No one else seemed to care.
But Lucy did.
Lucy saw it all; she was handicapped herself, after all. Seeing Lucy's pained expression every time they blared the shock into her, it disgusted him. He wished he could snap it off of her like a twig, but he knew if he did so the officials would come after him.
But luckily love was acceptable in the society, still it was slowly dying out. No one bothered to love another anymore; too scared to do anything remotely happy.
Because you could love, but if you fell in love...
Well, they'd stop you from feel anything unequal to another.
They always knew, like they had planted devices on everyone. If you got above a B(average), then they'd take you away and you'd never be seen again.
Natsu himself had a handicap. He had to wear sandbags during gym and a mask.
He even had to dye his hair.
Everyone was equal in each and every way; minus sexes of course. The government dictated them and demand perfection.
But Natsu wasn't perfect.
He was far from expectation, and it worried Lucy. He could tell each time they were handed a quiz or test, she feared for him. He tried not to think about it though.
Another shock. He gritted his teeth, his arm tightening around her. She looked up at him in worry, the lost look in her eyes tearing at his heart.
"Damn it Luce, we need to get that off of you." He growled out. Lucy's eyes widened and she closed her eyes tightly, stopping in her walk.
"Don't think. Don't think. Don't think." She whispered, her face scrunched up in concentration. Natsu realized what she was doing, causing him guilt.
"Lucy..." He muttered, tilting her head up. He gave her a sweet, lingering kiss, trying to distract her thoughts himself. Her brown eyes lit up and she smiled cutely, a cute shade of pink coming to her cheeks.
"Hello class, today we'll be taking the xinz test." Her teacher announced, her voice monotone. Lucy's eyes widened and immediately settled on Natsu, worry causing her head to wheel with thoughts.
Zzt. Lucy jumped, the shock coursing through her. She blinked in confusion, staring ahead of her. What was she doing again?
Ah, oh well.
"I'll pass around the xinz test and will give you precisely 30 minutes." The teacher droned on. Lucy's eyes widened-they were having the xinz test today? Her eyes widened and immediately settled on Natu, worry erupting in her.
Déjà vu settled over her, causing her frustration.
The paper was passed to her, and she looked down at it in distaste.
She knew by the end of the day, one of them would be dead.
"You are dismissed." The teacher reported. All the kids stood up at a regular pace, not even daring to go faster than a walk.
"Hey Luce." Natsu came up to her, smiling. She smiled shakily back, walking along side him.
"Do you think you passed?" She asked, bumping shoulders with her boyfriend. His smile caused her heart to soar, a blush coating her cheeks.
"As if! I think I flunk that." Natsu admitted. Lucy scowled at him, linking their arms.
"You better not have failed!" Lucy scolded, causing Natsu to chuckle.
"Will you give me something if I passed?" Natsu asked, his eyes twinkling.
"Like a prize?" She tilted her head curiously. Natsu nodded his head.
"Like a kiss." He murmured deviously, and she blushed once more.
"But we kiss all the time." She objected, hitting her knees with her bag as she walked.
"Fine then...run away with me." He whispered, his lips pressed to her ear. A shiver ran up her spine before another shock shook her body.
It was the worse shock she had ever experienced. It seemed to burn her brain and cause her ears to ring, her head pounding with agony. She instantly collapsed to her knees, taking refuge between her legs as she whimpered out cries. Natsu instantly bolted to her side, his hand on her back as she cried.
"Lucy? Are you okay, Lucy!" He shouted, worry growing in him. Her tears nearly killed him as she cradled her head, him helping her do so.
He brought her to his chest, stroking her hair with gentleness he never possessed. "Shh, it's okay baby shh..." He whispered softly, trying to soothe the blonde. She jolted once more, another cry coming from her mouth.
"It's okay.." He clenched his teeth, his heart constricting as another cry belted out of her from more pain. No one dared to look at them as they walked past in the halls, only ever staring straight forward.
"Uah!" She winced again, rubbing her temples. Natsu cradled her to his chest, his arms wrapped around her as he tried hopelessly to ease her pain.
She let out another scream. What was happening? She didn't even get the chance to think between the jolts, so why were they doing it? Was it punishment? Was she being superior in some way? It hurt, god it hurt so much. She felt Natsu's comforting arms, but it didn't help the pain go away.
"Damn it! I'm sorry, I'll never think it again! Stop it, stop it!" He cried out, rubbing her back. Suddenly her breath left her and she let out a deep relieved sigh, collapsing into his arms. He held her, his frustrated tears spilling over due to relief.
I almost killed her...He thought in horror. Him talking about leaving sent thoughts into her mind, which were sent straight to the governors.
I'll never do it again, I can't lose her. Natsu promised Lucy silently, rubbing the back of her neck as she let out deep breaths.
Natsu walked to school in a sour mood, still shaken up over Lucy. Sure, it had been a week since the accident, but he still couldn't get over the fact that it happened.
"Ohayoo Natsu!" A cheerful voice brought him back to reality, and his bad mood instantly vanished when his eyes met with the breathtaking beauty he so dearly loved.
"Ohayoo, Lucy." He mumbled, kissing her on the temple. She suddenly stopped them both, her eyes filled with excitement.
"What's up?" Natsu questioned, raising his eyebrows.
"So you know how we've been dating for awhile now?" She asked, her voice trembling with nerves and giddiness.
"Yeah?" He responded, he couldn't help but smile also, loving the way she lit up.
"Well since we've been dating, I've been contemplating my feelings." Lucy started, and his eyes widen, slight worry gnawing at his heart.
"Uh huh...?" Natsu said, a lump forming in his throat.
Lucy, noticing his unease, giggled happily and wrapped her arms around him in a tight embrace. She pulled back, barely an inch away from him. Her eyes found their way to his and locked, a warmth he'd never seen before in her's.
"I love you, Natsu." She said softly. His eyes widened slightly and his breath escaped him in surprise.
"I love you so much, and I...I wanna run away with you." Lucy confessed meekly, a bashful look on her face. Natsu's mediocre expression melted off of his face, a breathtaking toothy smile capturing it.
"I love you Lucy Heartfilia." He whispered against her lips, pulling her waist so she was against him. She giggled into their kiss, her own smile lighting up her face.
"Natsu, let's go, right now. We can make it, we just need to-aah!" Lucy was ripped from Natsu's grasp forcefully, taking them both by surprise.
Natsu's gaze landed on the dreadful sight of an average soldier, his face tight and commanding.
"Under section: 149, Lucille Heartfilia; you are above average. Therefore, extermination is essential." The man's grip tightened on Lucy's arm, causing her to cry out in pain.
"No! Let her go!" Natsu hollered, panic shooting through him.
"Natsu Dragneel, it is best that you stay out of this." The man replied in monotone, his dull eyes shifting to Lucy.
"No please!" Natsu cried out, staring at Lucy. Lucy stared back, pale white. Her face was a mask of absolute horror, causing his throat to go dry and his heart cold.
"Extermination is inevitable for Lucille Heartfilia, her IQ is extremely high, threatening us all." The man retorted, already dragging Lucy away.
Natsu watched, pushing forward only to be reprimanded by two more soldiers. He fought, only to watch as Lucy was rushed away, soon put into a car and driven away. The men let Natsu drop to the ground and left.
Natsu sat on his knees, staring down at the ground with wide, round eyes, tears streaming down his face as he stared, unblinking.
*sometimes when they walked to school they would secretly take their masks off
I have an idea for a 'sequel' so if I get enough reviews requesting for one, I'll do it.
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