Chap 2: Finding Them
For the next couple of days Lucy worked tirelessly to find them, only to come up blank. She hadn't ate or left the scene since she threw them in the sea. She had coin sized bags under her eyes and had become very tired and fragile, considering she was swimming against a powerful current. After some debating she realized that it was no use looking on her own like this. She needed a plan or at least some rest and food. There had to be a spell for lost objects. Nodding to herself she climbed out of the water and onto the rock, panting as usual. She had stopped sweating about two days ago, her body to able to produce enough water for it, so instead she panted like a dog. Which was embarrassing and ineffective for gaining her energy. She shook and stumbled as she walked up the stairs, her lack of eating taking a toll on her body, it only made it worst that she was in freezing temperatures for most of the day.
Steeling her resolve she made it up the stairs and walked through the forest, though not before taking her abandoned jacket with her and wrapping it around her tightly. She relished in its warmth. The sun was close to setting so she picked up the pace, jogging lightly. Only to regret it immediately after as the world spun and she lost her balance, making her fall ungracefully. As black spots almost filled her vision again she debated whether she should fight it or not, after all she was betrayed herself she trusted and then did the same to her spirits. Maybe she should just let it happen and pass away. After all, since the incident she was one hundred percent sure that no one cared, no one will look for her, and that some people will probably be happy at her death. "No" She mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper "I won't give up. I won't leave abandon them again. I'll find them and give them to a good master. I... I can't let them live the rest of their lives in the sea in the middle of nowhere. They don't deserve that" She stood up shakily, her voice now audible to the outside world "I won't give up. I'll find them!" She clenched her fist, tears freely flowing out of her eyes.
"Man I'm a crybaby" She said. Taking off again she made sure to not jog or run, after all, what use could she be to her spirits if she was dead.
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After one long hour she finally made it back to Central Mongolia, where her house was. She had her coat hood up so on one could she her face, but that didn't change the fact that he was soaking wet. People steered clear from her, making an almost bubble of empty people even in the busy town. It relieved her but at the same time made her heart clench. Yes she didn't want people near her but at the same time, this felt cruel. Not like she had any room to talk. She made it home and all but broke her door down in her haste to get in, her eyes widening as she saw her apartment. Everything was gone, minus her bed and desk. Except everything on her desk was gone and her cover and pillow disappeared. Great, she couldn't help the bitterness fill up inside her. At least Virgo left her novel and the letters she had to her mother. And, on her desk, there was a small black velvet box. Curious, she wobbled over to her desk and carefully picked up the object. Sitting down on removing the lid, she blinked in surprise.
It was a beautiful silver ring with a large sapphire in the mouth of a well crafted silver dragon. It was incredibly detailed piece, she could even see the scales lightly carved in the ring. It had 2 blue opal gems for eyes. The dragon had no tail nor a body, it was only a head that transitioned into the rest of the ring. It seemed to glow with an unfamiliar and unearthly light. It was probably an antique from an old temple, which made her wonder, Why is this at my house? I didn't own anything like this back at my old home. Loke would probably know what this is but...
She gulped, her heart plummeting once more. Right Loke. She took a deep breath and stood up again, leaving her desk to go to the kitchen. Her plan was to eat then go to the nearest magic shop and find a lost item tracker. Then she would find her keys then give them to Yukino. She didn't really have a plan on what to do after that. Maybe learn a new magic, become a freelancer like before or just quit the life of a mage entirely. She probably was going to continue to use magic but she would never even think about using celestial magic after this. After all, what right did she have to wield the power of the stars after this, after hurting her spirits like this. "I just... I don't know anymore" She whispered in a pained voice, because it was true. She was just a lost girl like she had been her whole life. Trying to find a place where she belonged. Maybe she was destined to be alone anyways. Every time things seemed to be taking a turn for the better, something happens so she's isolated again.
The blonde frowned as she stared blankly at her empty fridge. She currently had no money, no magic, and her fridge was empty so she had no food. Fantastic pace to start her journey, no? Well, at least there was water from the sink. She opened her cupboard and almost screamed in frustration. It was completely empty, no a cup or plate in sight. She ended up just using her hands to drink. After wards she finally felt the tiredness she had pushed back for days hit her over the head like a tsunami. She wobbled over to her bed and promptly fell asleep, not caring about the lake of comfort.
I better off sleep, I mean what use would I be if I was dead. Tomorrow I'll try and complete a mission, without my keys, but hey I still have my whip right? At least I think so, I haven't looked for it. Maybe Virgo took it along with the rest of my stuff. Virgo... Don't worry I'll get you out of the mess I made!
Done! It's so satisfying finishing another chapter. And within the same week too! So happy! I'm going to keep this short so tell me what you think by reviewing. It really helps a lot so I would really appreciate it.
Ruby Heartfillia
