Authors note:


Warning: This story is mainly for mature audiences, this chapter however is a T rated chapter.

Heyo peeps I've brought you guys another Fairy Tail Story that I hope you all enjoy.

IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT THEN PLEASE DON'T READ IT,

and no hate comments please. I try really hard to make these stories enjoyable for everyone who reads them and I really enjoy writing stories in general. My ultimate goal is to write a story that I would enjoy reading myself so these are mainly for me, but the fact that others can read my stories and like them as much as I do makes me feel amazing. Enough about me rambling on though sooooo onto the story. Enjoy!


The school bell rang over the speakers signaling the end of the day. Some children got up and walked toward the doors while others held back talking to friends or waiting for after school activities to start.

Two girls at different paces were walking down the hall towards the schools exit/entrance.

"Hey Lucy," a young lady with short blue hair neatly tucked behind a yellow headband said to a girl with golden blond hair in a side ponytail.

The girl with blond hair slowed down so that she could walk next to her friend. "Hey Levy, what's up?" She asked.

"Well... I was wondering if you wanted to have a sleepover tonight at my house. Sort of as a pre-birthday present for your sweet sixteen." Levy stopped and looked into Lucy's eyes, giving her mock puppy eyes.

"Fine, but how about we do it on my birthday. Tomorrow night does that work for you?" Lucy asked.

"That sounds perfect!! Text me when you get the OK from Macao. I'll see you tomorrow!!" Levy said as she ran ahead and out the schools front door.

The school was on the outskirts of the downtown area a block or two from the southernmost quadrant where lots of shootings, kidnappings, and gang related violence occurred. Many of the children in the city of Magnolia went to Magnolia High.

The city of Magnolia was split into four quadrants with the town square and town hall in the center circle. The northernmost quadrant was the forest quadrant, full of parks and wildlife. The further north a person traveled the more dangerous the forest became. With tales of monsterous animals and wolves the size of cars many steered clear of northern travels.

The easternmost quadrant was full of shops, schools, and businesses buildings. Magnolia high was located a block or two from the southernmost quadrant (downtown area).

The westernmost quadrant was where many of the rich or famous families lived. Most people living in that quadrant owned their own businesses or were wealthy merchants.

Lucy and many of her friends lived within walking distance to the school so it didn't take Lucy long to get home.

As Lucy walked through the front door of her home she was greeted by her younger brother, Romeo. He wasn't her real brother just adoptive. When Lucy was ten her mother died. Soon following her mother's death Jude Heartfilia, her father, died of a broken heart. She had been living with the Conbolts since then and still considered Romeo her little brother.

"Hey squirt, is your homework finished?"Lucy asked and gave Romeo a pat on the head before walking into the kitchen. She pulled out an apple from the fridge and sat at the counter.

"Yup, all done! Teacher only gave us one sheet today," Romeo said and stood across from Lucy. He looked around hesitantly then looked into Lucy's eyes with a smile.

"I know tomorrow is your actual birthday but I wanted to give a present before anybody else!" Romeo smiled infectiously and ran into the living room. A minute later he emerged with a piece of paper and a rose. He placed the rose in front of Lucy and handed her the paper.

To my sister,

Happy Birthday!!

Underneath the writing was a stick figure photo of Romeo holding Lucy's hand in what seemed to be a park.

Lucy smiled and bent down to give Romeo a hug. "Thanks so much Rome's, this is beautiful and I LOVE it!"

She let Romeo out of her embrace and he ran up to his room.

"Glad you like it, happy birthday Luce!" He yelled on his way.

Around five o'clock Macao came home from work. He worked as a police detective for the nearest station. About three months ago someone went missing. Nobody outside the police force knows who but everyone knows that they were important.

"Lucy! Romeo! I'm home and I brought dinner." A deep voice called up to the two children who were hiding out in their rooms. A few seconds later movement of feet running down the stairs could be heard around the house.

"Coming!" they said in unison.

The three sat down to eat their dinner. Macao had gotten their dinner from Lucy's favorite diner, Casy's Castle. It had all her favorite foods such as four cheese lasagna, calamari, linguini with white sause, and a fresh Cesar salad.

"Hey dad? Why are all these Lucy's favorite meals?" Romeo asked. He was a bit disappointed that his father haven't gotten him any of his favorite meals.

"Well son when it's your birthday I'll buy you dinner from your favorite place. Deal?" Macao said as he passed around forks and napkins.

Lucy took the fork and the napkins then turned to Macao. "Thanks so much for the dinner but I was wondering if it would be okay for me to spend tomorrow night over at Levys?"Lucy paused and added quickly, "For a sleepover."

Macao swallowed his food and looked at Lucy.

"You are aware that Miss McGarden lives in one of the worst places in the southernmost quadrant right?" He asked hesitantly.

Lucy looked around and stood up from her seat. "Yea but I'll be going in daylight and I'll bring a knife, along with pepper spray."she said defensively while placing both hands on the table.

"You've trained me with a knife since I was a little girl. I will be okay, and I won't be out any later than 5 o'clock. Okay?" She said and looked up at Macao.

He stared at her for a second longed and then his face softened into a small smile.

"Okay fine you can go, but make sure you get some real sleep this time." Macao said while laughing to himself a little. Then he went back to eating his meal.

Lucy walked around the table towards Macao. She wrapped her arms around him in a hug and said a soft "thank you," towards him before walking back to her seat. She pulled out her phone and gave Levy the all set text message before going back to eat her pre-birthday dinner.

Romeo, through all this, had his headphones in his ears watching the latest episode of SAO on Netflix with the audio turned up all the way.

The next day Lucy was all ready and packed for her sleepover at Levy's house. She packed herself some ladies necessities like tampons, pads, hair ties, hairbrush, and some bobby pins. Even if she had her cycle memorized she still wanted to be on the safe side. Lucy also brought her and Levy's favorite candy (Swedish fish for Lucy and some Twix for Levy). It was a girls sleepover after all.

She left her house a little after 3:15 ish but not before saying goodbye to Macao and Romeo and before checking that her knife and pepper spray were in an accessible area.

Lucy walked down the street and pass the school. When she reached the end of the road she was greeted by a low level fence meant for keeping out bunnies or deer, not humans. Lucy jumped over the fence and started to walk strait. She kept walking till she saw Levy's house. Looking at the door bell she rang it once.

No answer

Ringing it again but with the same response she knocked on the door only to find it swing open inwardly.

"Hello? Is anybody there?" Lucy called out into the dimly lit hallway.

She flipped the switch only to find that the power circuit had been cut. She pulled out her pepper spray and walked into the kitchen.

There in front of her was her friend Levy, she was tied to a chair with ropes binding her wrists and feet. A puddle of blood pooled around Levy's right ankle and looking closer Lucy noticed the wound was fresh. She had just begun to turn around when a black clad figure emerged and hit Lucy on her head.

Her world turned to darkness.

Hehehe I'm an aweful human being *cackles methodically*. Don't worry it's just beginning ;). Hope you enjoyed the first chapter to striking fires. Make sure to like, follow, comment or whatever to keep up with the newest chapters. I love comments that have advice not hate so plz be nice. Till next time,

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