Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy who from the time she was born had a wonderful life. Her father was one of the wealthiest and most successful of merchants. He traveled through many lands and brought many things back for his most beloved daughter most of them being new books. Something she loved from a very young age thanks to her father and mother. If there was one thing that made Jude Heartfillia's job most worthwhile was the thought of seeing his beloved daughter and beautiful wife. Layla Heartfillia was one of the most beautiful women in all the kingdom of Fiore and not to mention one of the most brave and intelligent. Many people said that Lucy was a spitting image of her mother, something that she was quite proud of.

She also had many wonderful people in her life that served as the staff, but were more like family to her. Her maid Virgo who was always on point with her work though at times could make some odd requests. The stablehand Sagittarius who was there to help with the horses they kept. The butler Capricorn who was always their to instruct and was the master of all forms of manners and decorum. There was always their personal stylist Cancer who always knew the right look for everyone. Their cook Taurus a rather odd yet quite protective man who loved the ladies. Lucy's mother's personal handmaiden Aquarius who could have quite the temper. The two grounds workers Gem and Mini who could make any hedge look like anyone or anything. Lucy's personal tutor Aries who was basically the sweetest person you'd ever met. Lastly there was the two farm hands Leo and Scorpio who were to of the biggest goofs you'd ever met both being like big brothers for Lucy.

While most would view all of them as simple luxuries they were absolute family to the Heartfillia's. Most of the time Lucy would help out the household hating to treat anyone as less than her. They all would laugh as the silly little girl would help them with their work typically doing the simple jobs, but she was absolutely beloved by all of them.

However one of Lucy's favorite people was her mother someone who had taught her to be kind and gracious. Her mother was someone who had a heart of gold and thought everyone deserved a chance. However sometimes even the kindest of people cannot survive for very long.

One day when Lucy was eight years old she was playing outside with Scorpio and Leo. She was riding around on Leo's back as Scorpio chased them around all of them were laughing uncontrollably until Layla came by.

"What are you doing dear?" Layla asked with a kind smile.

"Momma!" Lucy yelled happily as she hopped of Leo's back and ran to hug her mother.

Layla gladly took in the little girls embrace meanwhile giving the other two men the look that they should probably get back to work. The two men took the hint knowing the master was coming home from his travels and also knowing he wasn't as forgiving as to their idleness. By this they knew they would get one stern talking to which as weak as it may sound was not.

As both the farm hands walked off Layla took Lucy's hand and started to walk back inside their small estate.

"So my little star are you excited for your father to come home?" Layla asked knowing the obvious answer

"Yes!" Lucy yelled as she jumped up and down with excitement.

"And what do you think he will bring to you this time?"

"I hope a book of course!" Lucy proclaimed happily.

"You certainly have become a little bookworm haven't you?"

"Yay mommy!" Lucy said as she looked up blankly and happily at her mother.

It was then the two girls heard horses neigh and clap along their cobblestones.

"Where are my girls my two gorgeous girls!" Jude yelled out joyfully.

"Daddy!"

Lucy ran out of her house and to her father who was just coming out of his carriage. Jude immediately caught the girl who ran towards her and started spinning her around. After a few seconds he stopped and gave his little girl a great hug.

"How is my shining star?"

"Great especially since you're finally home."

Lucy hugged her father very tightly hating it when ever he had to leave.

"I'm glad to be home and now I believe I have something for you."

Jude dug through his bag until he found a little blue book with with a lock on it. Lucy got super excited as she saw the book ready to read it right there and now.

"Thank you." Lucy said ecstatically as Jude gave her the book.

"It's called the Guidance of The Stars. It was something I got off the local book merchant when I asked for something very special."

"Really daddy?"

Lucy immediately tried to open it but the lock kept her from doing so.

"I believe it still requires this my dear."

Jude pulled out a silver key that had a star on the head and gave it to her. Lucy excitedly put the key in the lock to reveal pages of words she couldn't wait to read.

"Thank you so much Daddy!"

Lucy hugged her father hard and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Of course my little star and you should also know the man told me this book is magical and can come quite in handy when least expected so promise me that you'll always hold it dear."

"I will Daddy."

"Honestly Jude you always spoil her so much." Layla laughed as she came out of the house.

"Oh she's not the only one."

Jude ran up to his wife and passionately kissed her showing how much he missed his wife.

"Well that's certainly one way to spoil me." Layla giggled happily.

Lucy watched in absolute awe at her parents love. You see while most children would have been disgusted by such displays of affection Lucy, being such a bookworm, loved such scenes not to mention she hoped to have something like her mother and father had one day.

The family thoroughly enjoyed their day together until it was Lucy's bedtime. Layla lulled her to sleep by reading the book Lucy's book Jude got her. It really was quite a story, it was about a celestial spirit who would guide those that deserved and earned happiness by any means necessary. As soon as Lucy was asleep Jude and Layla quietly walked out of the room.

"She truly looked like an angel when she sleeps." Jude said as he looked at her as he slowly closed the door.

"I'm sure she does but I believe it is our time."

Layla furiously grabbed Jude's hand and started to head for the stares to their bedroom. However before she could even go five feet she collapsed on the floor.

"Layla!"

Jude shook his wife but she didn't wake up.

"Layla!"

Several months later

Lucy waited nervously in the hall as the doctor inspected her mother in her parents room. She prayed and prayed her mother would be alright. It was then that the doctor came out with her father a very somber look on his face. Jude shook his hand slowly and thanked him for his service.

"Lucy come in." Jude said as he held his hand out to little Lucy.

She gladly took it and held on tight as they walked into a very unhealthy looking Layla.

"Come here my dear."

Layla weakly motioned for Lucy to come forward. Lucy gladly ran to her mother and hugged her with eyes full of tears.

"It's alright my little star you will be fine." Layla told her daughter sadly as she comforted her.

"No I need you."

"My dear I will always be there no matter where I am, but before I must leave you shortly I need you to promise me something."

"Yes mommy."

"I need you to promise me you will find someone who is true and that you will always stand for what is right whether for yourself or others. But above all things I need you to be a good girl with kindness in your heart even when others have none, can you promise me that?"

Layla's eyes were flowing with tears as she took in her daughter motioning her husband to join in. Jude gladly did so as well as he took in the last presence of his wife. The family was distraught but with time would heal again