Chapter One
Running away wasn't anything new to me. I'd spent years coming up with an escape plan from my father. Now here I am, 10 years old, finally doing that. Who would've thought running away would feel so good? If I had to describe how I'd felt I'd say that a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. You may be asking why I feel this way. I mean, children are supposed to love their parents... Right?
3 years ago I never would've thought of doing this. Sadly that all changed after my mother passed away. My father became engrossed in his work and just neglected me. To be honest, the maids and cooks were the only reason i bothered staying longer. Now before you get confused, I'll explain more. Our family was very wealthy because my father owned his own train station. I lived in a mansion, had expensive clothes, and had the finest foods. But after my father started neglecting me, I felt empty.
Pearly white snowflakes fall onto my bare arms, causing me to shiver. I couldn't keep going. I fell to my bottom, and cradled myself in an attempt to keep warm. The frost that night was more cruel then ever before. If I didn't get to a town quickly, I'd die of hypothermia. Despite how hard it was, I stood up and ran as fast as I could through the rows of trees. All I needed to do was survive. Yes, that'd be easy.
After only 10 minutes of running, I felt everything shut down. At that very moment, I knew I'd die. Using whatever fight I had left, I tried desperately to stay awake. Despite my efforts, I fell onto the snowy ground.
A sensation of pure bliss was the first thing that woke me up. Was I in heaven? If this is how heaven was, I'd love to stay here my whole life! I slowly opened up my eyes, and instantly they widened. Infront of me stood a huge creature. Absolutely beautiful and majestic were the first words that came to mind. The creature had twinkling golden scales, deep brown eyes, and neat (but sharp) teeth.
"Child," a feminine voice said, "are you in pain?"
"Um... no. I mean I'm fine!" I replied awkwardly.
"Child, do not fear me, all I wish for is to help you." Her voice was so soothing that the little fear I held instantly faded. "Tell me why I found you in the snow."
I ended up telling her my whole life story in the end. She was quiet and attentive while I spoke to her about my mother, my father, and everything. Her eyes seemed to sadden when I talked about how my father treated me.
"Child... how would you feel if you became a dragon slayer?" My eyes went wide, and I realized what was happening.
"You're a dragon! I read about your species in my books!" How could I not know that a dragon was standing before me?
"Yes, I am a dragon, a star (or celestial) dragon to be exact. Judging by your reaction, you'd like to become my apprentice? "
Who would've thought something like this would happen? My stomach was twisting and turning due to the nervousness. A part of me wanted to accept her offer. But another part of me told me to leave immediately. After a minute of arging with myself, I started talking. "I accept."
"Great! My name is Savannah, by the way. You are?" She held out a claw for me, and I giggled and shook the huge claw.
"Lucy Heartfilia."
End of chapter