She woke up the next morning hoping to feel refreshed and ready to take on the day but instead felt heavy. She groaned, knowing she had already slept in, and rolled over in her bed. She could see the daylight streaming through her curtains, encouraging her to get up. It made her whined to herself and throw an arm over her eyes.
"Five more minutes." She thought to herself. "You'll just say that again in five minutes."
With that she made herself sit up, ignoring how her body protested. She could have sworn someone enchanted her body to her bed, making it almost painful to separate the two. Her legs fell over the edge touching the cold floor. Her toes curled as she stretched some of the sleepy away.
"Come on. Get up." She encouraged herself, her voice flat and tired.
It took some time but she eventually made her way to the bathroom and got a shower. After getting dressed she made a cup of tea and sat down with her picture book.
As she scanned through the pages it dawned on her that she didn't have the sense of nostalgia that she had expected. It was almost as if this book belonged to someone else entirely. Her life had changed so much that the chandeliers and fancy dresses seemed more like a foggy dream than the rejected reality of her past.
She sipped her tea, taking photos out of the book when they caught her eye. The album wasn't very thick and and it didn't take long to sift through all of the photographs. Once she had scanned through the book she collected the pile of photos that she deemed interesting enough to share. She would let her friends have the final say on which pictures made it into the guilds album.
It didn't take long for a crowd to grow around her once they learned she had pictures of her as a child. As soon as Natsu saw how cute she was when she was young, the entire guild might as well have known. He loudly announced how everyone simply had to see it.
It brightened her mood to see him so excited, dragging people over to look, not considering if they wanted to or not. To her surprise everyone seemed interested and hung over her shoulders to see the pictures. They passed around their praises saying they couldn't believe that little girl became their Lucy, commenting on how cute she was, and how pretty. She could feel her cheeks glowing as they asked about her childhood. Her slow morning was starting to pick up.
As everyone muttered and laughed, pointing at this picture and that, she froze. She hadn't originally noticed Laxus join the group of onlookers. He was farther off and only glancing over in slight interest. She shook it off, thinking even he was not immune to the curiosity a crowd brought.
She focused herself on spreading out the last of her pictures, earning a few louder laughs and hiking up the conversations again. However, none of it mattered. She was numb to it the second she saw Laxus scowl. Her smile vanished and she felt could only see him from the corner of her eye, but the awful look he gave was clear. He immediately marched over, leaving a confused Freed stuck in the middle of whatever he had been saying.
He all but shoved people over making his way to the table. Lucy couldn't move despite her mind screaming for her to run.
"Where did you get this picture?" He demanded, picking up one of her oldest photographs.
In the picture her mother was holding her hand. Lucy was only three.
The crowd went silent quickly, trying to understand what was happening.
"Ah...I took it with my mother in my hometown." She shrugged, feeling small.
She thought about leaving, but even if she could have made herself move, she wouldn't be able to make a quick escape due to the crowd around.
"Your mother?" He repeated firmly, his eyes catching hers.
She nodded reluctantly.
"This is your mother?" he flipped the picture around holding it up to her face.
"Y-es." She answered, inspecting the image for anything she may have missed.
"What's the deal Laxus?" Natsu snapped.
He stood up, squaring up to Laxus. His fists were balled up ready to attack. Laxus didn't give the pinkette any attention. He inspected the picture closer.
Freed placed his hand on the larger man's back.
"Laxus?" he spoke carefully.
He turned quickly, catching Freed off guard, nearly knocking him over. He didn't say anything as he stormed off, bright flashes of lightning licking at his arms, hair and over his shoulders.
Natsu growled and shouted after him, scolding him for being rude and demanding he come back. Freed looked as confused by his behaviour as everyone else, and looked down to see the source of his sudden outburst, finding the picture had been slipped back onto the table carelessly. As he inspected the image, Lucy saw his understanding face switch to confusion, then realization, and lastly worry. His head snapped up to the path Laxus had taken and he bolted off after him.
Lucy felt her stomach twist with the knowledge that what had happened could not bode well for her. She looked back at the picture as everyone else started to talk about how strange that was, which evolved into light hearted jokes about Laxus always being grumpy.
"Um...you guys pick out your favorites...I'm going to...see if he's okay." She stood up, worming her way from the group.
"Ah let it be Lucy, Laxus is always an asshole. He's not worth the worry." Gray called after her.
She didn't take time to give him a response before starting for the stairs. Her mind was racing along with her heart, but her curiosity was stronger than her aversion to Laxus. She marched over to the Thunder Legions table, but her step faltered and slowed when she saw each member looking sick with worry. Only Laxus was immune from the depressing cloud that hung over them. Freed was saying something but it was to quiet to hear, and abruptly ended when he saw her approaching.
No one made an attempt to address her. Bickslow, who was usually quick to make a crack at her, was quiet and ignored her.
She cleared her throat and stood up straight, wanting to feel more impressive.
"I think I deserve some answers." She stated boldly.
When she saw Laxus' ocean blue eyes snapped up to her, she wished she had chosen another way to word it. Nothing but malice and disgust swam in his stormy orbs.
He was quiet at first, studying her. She could see the gears turning in his head.
"Entitled bitch. You don't deserve anything. You don't deserve to lick the dirt off my boots." He shot back in a growl.
Freed's eyes widened.
"Laxus!" He scolded.
"Shut up." his voice was a quick, loud crack.
Freed closed his mouth but gave a warning glare that Laxus seemed to heed, if only for a second.
Lucy could feel her will and bravery wavering. She tried to ignore how hard those words stung her.
"You can't just make a scene like that and-"
"Shut the hell up! Just shut up. You aren't going to tell me what I can and can't do! You aren't going to say shit to me at all. You are going to turn your rich bitch ass around and then you're going to do your best duck your head when I walk by."
She felt her legs shaking.
"I just wanted to know why you-" her voice was trembling.
"I don't care." Laxus crossed his arms over his chest, looking away from her. "I couldn't give less of a shit what some weak, spineless, useless cunt like you would ever want. Now get the fuck out of my sight and if you try and talk to me again I'll throw you over the damn railing!" He boomed, his voice shooting down her spine, ringing in her ears.
She stood silent for a moment, not wanting to give in to his loud commands but she could feel the tears start to slip. The last thing she wanted was to cry in front of these people. 'These people'. These damn people who pretended to be her guildmates. Three people who were allowing him to yell at her so viciously.
She turned on her heel, walking quickly the way she came. She held back tears, trying to understand what just happened.
She made a beeline for the entrance, ignoring the shouts from Natsu, asking where she was rushing off to. She didn't want to worry them or cry in front of the guild. They were having such a good time right now...she didn't want to spoil it.
"I'm fine." She called back in her strongest voice, hoping to hide how it trembled.
It only made her sound angry. Natsu recoiled in confusion as she stormed for the door, throwing it open and not bothering to try and close it behind her. She felt like she was about to burst. She wanted to be alone. Even if she was just on the street away from everyone, she knew she wanted to be away.
She heard fast footsteps behind her, quickly gaining. She sped up, biting back sadness and weaving nimbly through the crowds of strangers as she turned onto the main market road, hoping to lose her pursuer. As desperate as she was to get away she could feel her will being beaten on and worn down. Her steps slowed as tears spilled over her eyes.
"Stop Natsu! Leave me alone!" She yelled, refusing to look back.
She didn't want to meet her friends eyes. She felt pathetic, ready to curl up and wither away.
She stopped, her legs felt heavy. It was to early for her body to be as exhausted as it felt. Her knees trembled.
"Just leave me alone!" She stopped and covered her eyes.
She felt someone wrap their arms around her and recognized the ill-heated body as Gray's as soon as she came into contact with it. For a moment she tried to pull away, but eventually tucked into his chest, accepting his comfort.
"You really think that hot headed idiot would be smart enough to follow you right now?" He sounded scolding but not harsh.
Lucy didn't answer, tucking further into his arms. He was already here. He already knew she was crying. She didn't care in that moment.
He let her cry, eventually guiding her over to a bench and sitting down with her as she let everything out. There was not much else he could do but sit there and absorb her tears, so that's what he did, while occasionally stroking her hair or offering a kind word.
Lucy didn't know how long she sat there. Gray didn't have anymore of a clue than she did. Eventually she did calm down, pulling away from him. She wiped her eyes with her wrist, a sorrowful pout stuck on her face.
"Thank you." Her voice was barely a whisper.
"No problem." Gray leaned forward, eyeing her carefully. "What happened back there?" He nodded towards the guild.
She looked up at him, an unsure look on her face. She eased up a bit, but hung her head and looked at her hands which were resting carefully on top of her knees.
She sniffed. "Laxus thinks I am less than garbage." Her voice quivered as she scoffed. She tried her best to act like she didn't care, but felt her eyes water up again.
"What did he say to you?!" Gray demanded, his voice much sharper now.
"I just wanted to talk to him..." Her voice was light but stressed. "I just...wanted to know...what was wrong..." She shook her head.
Gray had heard enough. He didn't care what Laxus did. Whatever it was he was sure it was uncalled for to make her react like this.
"I'm going to beat that loser's ass!" He stood up quickly. "He's gunna pay for making you cry!"
The ice wizard took a step for the guild, but felt his arm quickly seized by Lucy. He reacted quickly, expecting as much from her.
"D-on't. You'll just get h-urt." She declined weakly.
"I don't care! He needs to learn some respect!"
He was determined and nothing was going to change that. Nothing but those watery, wide, syrup brown eyes. They were puffy and red, already starting to fill with tears again.
"Don't." She whimpered. "It won't change anything. It won't change what he said to me, or wha-t he thinks of me."
Gray frowned but lost his tension, melting like ice at her words.
"I guess you're right." He shrugged it off, looking away from her.
She let him go and tucked her arm back into place.
"I will be alright..." She promised after a long silence.
He tsked and looked down at his feet, shuffling a little. It seemed his only knowledge of comforting someone started and ended at punching whatever had caused the problem.
"He's a jerk. Who cares what he thinks." He scratched the back of his head, unsure of what else to say.
Lucy nodded as she started to build the dam back up inside her.
"It just caught me off guard..." She lied, peppering cheer into her voice.
She wished she had meant it, but in the end Laxus was a part of Fairy Tail, and a part of her family. It hurt to know he would think of her that way without getting to know her. They had not shared so much as a conversation with each other before...but he still found enough reason to loathe her.
She noticed Gray tense up again and his eyes lock on someone coming down the street. Her stomach flipped as she realized it was Freed. She dropped her head and hoped to go unnoticed by the swordsman. She waited, not wanting to look up.
"What the hell do you want?" Gray spat, proving that today was really not her lucky day.
He blocked the script mage's path to Lucy, not planning on moving.
Freed looked past Gray with a look of concern.
"I wanted to see if Lucy was okay." He answered.
"Bullshit." Grey narrowed his eyes.
Freed met them with an equally cold glare.
"Laxus' actions are not my own. How he spoke to her was unacceptable and inexcusable." His voice was unwavering and sharp.
"You're the one always following after him, praising him for every shit he takes, and now you are here to clean up his mess? Or do you just want to bother her?"
"I am worried about the well being of one of my guild-mates. If you continue to impede me you will find your own health at risk." He shot back without missing a beat.
"Stop fighting." Lucy snapped with whatever emotional energy she had left. "What do you want Freed?"
He walked past Gray, who just barely moved to get out of his way. His eyes did not leave the green haired mage.
"I truly am worried about you, and want to offer my sincerest apologize to you." He spoke much softer to her than he did with the challenging mage seething at him.
"I knew it! You are just trying to cover his tracks!" Grey flared up.
"That is not true." Freed defended himself. "Lucy should not have been talked to that way and I know Laxus is not going to admit that! Someone should express some regret."
Grey rolled his eyes, crossing his arms over his chest.
"You are such a kissass." Gray seethed.
Freed looked away focusing himself on Lucy, who looked up at him curiously. Was he really just here to prevent her from being angry at Laxus? Surely the 'Thunder God' of Fairy Tail would not care if some lower class was upset with him.
"Lucy...I am not trying to defend him. You have every right to be angry with him right now...but you also do not know the full story. Laxus was speaking out of anger and confusion. It wasn't you that upset him."
His voice was soothing when he spoke so lowly to her. It made her want to drop her guard despite her better judgment. She felt like it was a trick and straightened up, watching him closely.
"Then...why?..." She shrugged, looking wearily hopeful for answers.
Freed looked away.
"It's not my place to say." he declined quickly.
Her eyes dropped, quickly filling with disappointment.
"His bark can be pretty unsettling...his bite is worse...but I promise you Lucy he cares about everyone in Fairy Tail. Sometimes he's just..." He paused, thinking of the perfect word.
"An idiot?" She finished.
Freed laughed reluctantly.
"For lack of a better description." He agreed.
Somehow it made her feel better to know someone felt bad about what was said. She was not the only one offended by Laxus' harsh words.
"The more you back down to him, the longer he will walk over you. I learned that the hard way." Freed admitted, disappointment staining his voice.
She nodded in response.
"Thank you for talking with me." She added politely .
Freed stood but didn't seem satisfied. He wished he could make things up to her and somehow erase the sting of Laxus' words.
"If, for any reason he starts to talk to you that way again, or you feel unsafe around him don't be afraid to come find me."
His offer made her weary. She didn't feel like she could trust him. He may seem kind now but moments ago he had allowed Laxus to speak how ever he liked. She didn't imagine him rushing to her side the next time he went on a verbal rampage.
She was hesitant to answer, but put on a small, false smile.
"I really appreciate it." She told him simply.
He seemed to pick up on her skepticism but didn't say anything.
"If you are really alright then I don't see any reason to anger Gray further." His blue eyes slid to the still scowling Ice-make mage. "I'll take my leave."
He walked past Gray, not giving him even a glance.
They watched him go in silence, unsure of what to say next. Gray sat next to her again and allowed Lucy to collect her thoughts.
"You really believe him?" When he finally spoke his voice was demanding but it didn't bother Lucy.
"I don't see why he would come out of his way to toy with me." She answered dryly.
She was going on a feeling alone. He seemed genuinely bothered by the way Laxus had gone off at her, but she didn't know if that was enough to trust him.
"I guess." Gray huffed, his head snapping forward. "Let me walk you home." friendliness returning to his tone.
She nodded and stood up, hugging her arms as they started to move again.
He dropped her off at her door, asking if she wanted him to stay. When she said no he asked if he could get her anything. Again she said no. Gray was reluctant to leave, and promised to check on her if she didn't show up at the guild tomorrow.
She wanted to tell him he was being ridiculous and that she would be alright, but it was easier to say 'okay' and let him do as he pleased.
She slipped into a tight tank top and panties, not wasting time tucking herself into bed, planning on using the rest of the day to read and relax.
She breathed in the clean smells of her sheets, covers and pillows, relaxing her body. As she flipped through the pages of her book she found it difficult to prevent the thought of Laxus creeping into her mind.
She cringed at the thought and sighed with an uncomfortable wiggle.
"What did I do? What made him hate me?" She whispered to herself, pulling the book closer. Her eyes closed, her brow narrowed.
"What could have made him so angry? That picture? What does it have to do with him?" She thought.
A few slow minutes of contemplation made the room still. She rolled over and took a deep breath.
"I have to know." She decided firmly. "Somehow, I have to find out why."
The next morning she had a complete switch and woke up feeling ten feet tall. She had a mission and she damn well planed to complete it. It all went smoothly in her mind: she would march up to Laxus, tell him off, he would try to argue but she would silence him with a pointing finger. The longer she spoke, and boy did she have a lot to say, the more his face would shift into shame and embarrassment. He would apologize and they would straighten everything out.
She carried that prideful strut all the way to the guild, slamming her hand down in front of Gray and Erza.
"Where's Laxus?" She demanded firmly, looking around the main hall.
Gray looked confused and slightly worried, while Erza didn't seem affected by her new bossy mood in the slightest.
"He's there, grabbing breakfast." Erza nodded to the bar counter.
Lucy looked up and let out a squeak when she saw him.
Did Laxus get bigger? Had his arms always been as large as tree trunks? Was it legal to scowl that angrily at eggs and not expect them to jump off your plate?
All of her confidence vanished as she was faced with reality. Laxus would not cower down to her, he would not take back what he said, hell she doubted he would even look at her if she approached him.
Her shoulders dropped and her wide eyes stayed locked.
"Ohhh." She groaned looking defeated. "Nevermind." She grumbled, taking a seat.
Her friends looked at her.
"Did you need him for something?" Erza asked.
Gray tsked and looked worried about Lucy.
"What's going on?" He questioned.
"I just wanted to talk to him." Lucy mumbled lifting her head up enough to let her words out. "But it's useless. I should just let him hate me."
That made her heart sink. She really did want to know him, and to fix whatever problem she had caused.
"I doubt Laxus would hate you." Erza looked at the lightning mage skeptically.
"You shouldn't worry about what that loser thinks anyway." Gray insisted, taking a gulp of whatever he was drinking.
Lucy didn't respond, and kept her eyes on the table, examining the patterns in the wood.
"I think you should talk to him if something is bothering you." Erza announced, her attention switching to Lucy .
"Oh...no. It's fine." She sighed, not looking up.
Her fear of being smashed like a cute little bug was larger than the curiosity eating away at her.
"Laxus is not like everyone else in the guild. He's not going to be nice to you just because you're polite to him. The longer you shy away from him the harder it's going to be to convince him you're worth his time." Erza advised her, taking a bite of cake as she did.
"Laxus doesn't think any of us are worth his time." Gray growled, sitting back in his chair. "He even treats his 'friends' like they are lucky just to be in his presence."
Lucy glanced back at the blond. He had not managed to lose any of his intimidating appearance. Freed knew more than she did...but she knew that he would keep his loyalty to Laxus' secrets. Bickslow and Evergreen would do the same. Laxus was the only one who could tell her anything.
Maybe Erza had a point. Laxus valued strength in wizards, and so far she hadn't given him any reason to believe she possessed that strength. She blocked out the conversation her friends had started and took a few deep breaths.
She stood up, balling her hands into tight fists. She puffed up her chest and took a brave step forward, not giving herself enough time to think this through, or to let fear creep back into her mind.
With every step she took she regretted her decision more and more, but told herself to stay strong. She forced her shrinking steps to be faster, her eyes locked on her target.
She was in earshot of Laxus' when she opened her mouth to speak. The moment she did, he stood up.
"Thanks for the meal." He told Mira in his gruff voice, and pulled his earphones over his ears.
Lucy stopped in her tracks, frowning at her bad timing.
Mira nodded, and Laxus turned, his cold eyes giving Lucy a glare as he headed for the stairs.
She slumped again, her strong will crumbling for the second time.
"Well he's nice to you." She accused Mira playfully to ease her own disappointment.
"Laxus knows not to pick a fight with me." She answered in her fluttering voice.
"Seems like you and Freed are the only ones he won't steamroll right over." Lucy answered glumly.
"That's because we are the only ones who don't let him." She corrected.
Lucy lifted a brow at her.
"Freed goes along with anything Laxus says." she accused. "He should be flatter than any of us by now."
Mira laughed.
"That used to be true, to a point, but since the Fantasia Parade, Freed stands up for himself. Things have gone back to the way they were before Ivan left the guild."
"Ivan? That's Laxus' father right?" Lucy sat up, sounding more interested.
Mira nodded.
"Before Ivan left, Laxus was a lot more easy going, and Freed was always there to correct him if he misspoke." She smiled at the fond memory. "But… then Ivan leaked some of Fairy Tail's most precious secrets...before that, though he was never a mean man. He was loud, and he would yell, and he would boast about being the strongest..." She paused and shook her head sorrowfully. "But he was not a bad man...Laxus and I really looked up to him. No one expected him to betray the guild."
Lucy looked away, trying to imagine how that would feel. Only hearing stories about Ivan made it easy to see him as a vicious, evil and cold wizard hell bent on ending Fairy Tail. To Laxus though...it was his once caring father trying to destroy his family.
"I want to talk to him...I want him to tell me these things." Lucy interjected with sorrow in her voice.
"Then don't stop trying. If you annoy him enough, he's bound to listen to you eventually." Mira hummed encouragingly.
Lucy grumbled to herself wishing it were just that easy.
It took her a few weeks to work up the courage to try again, but she found an opportunity when the guild invited bands to play for a night. Most of the guild gathered by the stage and enjoyed the show while they ate and drank. Laxus and his group had not sat too far from her own. He even looked more relaxed than she had ever seen him before.
She could hear Evergreen talking to Bickslow about something as she approached, and cleared her throat to speak.
In an instant Laxus stood up, declaring he needed something to drink, and walked away.
That was enough to convince her that he was willfully ignoring her, so she dropped it for the night, though it was much harder to enjoy the acts while being constantly bothered by the fact that he would not make this easy for her.
Another week and she tried again, with the same reaction. Each time she was getting farther and farther away. She was sure he had memorized how it sounded when she walked, and was using that to avoid her. Even when she approached him from behind he still found a way to drop whatever he was doing, end any conversation he was having, and leave her without letting her speak a word. It was starting to be more frustrating and insulting. His childish behaviour was making it easier to approach him without fear, as she felt she wouldn't have the chance to speak to him.
All of her Laxus chasing was wearing at her nerves. She felt like she wasn't making any progress.
Another week, and she found herself next to the Thunder Legions table, watching Laxus leave yet again after another failed attempt. She leaned against a pillar, not surprised by this at all. Seeing him walk away was now common to her. She started contemplating new methods of ambush and the possibility of bringing Natsu and Erza into the equation. Surely if they planned things right the three of them could capture the lightning slayer.
"Why doncha sit down Lucy." she heard Bickslow speak.
She realized they were all looking her way, and stood up straight.
"Ah...no...that's alright..." They had never spoken to her on any of her past attempts to reach him at their table. Usually they just pretended she wasn't there, much like Laxus.
"It's okay Blondie...we won't bite." Bickslow snickered, his head dropping to a side.
"Leave her be." Freed scolded. "But he's right. You are allowed to join us if you so please." He added.
She looked unsure but nodded, sitting next to the green haired man.
"I'm just running in circles." She sighed. "Is this even worth trying for? Do I have to lock him in a room just so he will talk to me?"
It made them laugh.
"He would talk to the walls first." Evergreen cooed. "But it's nothing against you."
"Yeh. You really can't force him to do anything." Bickslow agreed.
"He's thick headed that way, but you're at least affecting him. That's more than most." Freed nodded calmly.
"How am I affecting him? I haven't even said anything to him!"
They laughed again.
" 'that damn brat just won't leave it alone'." Bickslow spouted in a deeper voice, imitating Laxus.
" 'She had better mind her own damn business. She's really starting to piss me off!'." Evergreen followed his example, both of them smiling as they said it.
"Oh and let's not forget him looking over his shoulders every ten minutes, or needing to know your exact location at any point in the day." Freed shook his head.
"I knew he was going out of his way to avoid me!" Lucy frowned, looking hopeless.
"Come on kid. It would be waaaaaaay worse if he just ignored you. Fact is, he knows if you do say something to him, you'll be right. Then he will feel like a jackass." Bickslow tried to cheer her up. She could hear his tikis echo off 'jackass' behind him.
"He is a jackass." Lucy pouted.
"You aren't wrong there." Evergreen nodded. "He's as stubborn as one anyway. I'm really glad you haven't given up on him. Most people would have by now."
"I might have to...this is exhausting. I don't think I'm getting through to him." Lucy shook her head. Part of her wanted to be done with this situation, and wanted to stop letting it distract her from her life.
They all looked worried at that statement, and went back to being quiet.
Lucy looked up to see the sudden change and turned to Freed for answers.
He noticed her glance and sighed.
"Laxus refuses to go on missions...he's not eating well...he is quiet more so than usual. It all started the day he lost his temper with you." Freed reluctantly explained.
"You blame me for that?" She narrowed her gaze, and moved away.
"Of course not! No!" Freed shook his head, holding his hands up in protest. "But...it does involve you. I really think that once you speak to him things will get better. I'm not accusing you of anything."
"Freed, you know more than me. I know you are hiding things from me that you could tell me. That might make this easier."
He looked away and paused. She watched him contemplate his next answer.
"I...It wouldn't be right if you heard it from me..." He refused.
She crossed her arms and sat back, shaking her head.
"Then help me. Do something besides ask me to chase him around for the rest of my life! If you want me to do the impossible then help me."
Freed's face shifted to irritation, but it wasn't aimed at her. He stayed quiet for a long time, his friends watching him for any indication of what they should do. For a moment Lucy pitied them, knowing how uncomfortable this must have made them. She dismissed it quickly, having built herself up to face Laxus seemingly endless times made facing Freed easier. Even if she knew in theory he would destroy her in a fight, at least his biceps weren't larger than her torso.
"Fine." he finally huffed, sitting up and closing his eyes. He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a slip of paper, quickly jotting something down on the clean sheet. "Come to this address at eight a'clock tonight. I will do what I can."
She looked over what he wrote and nodded, slipping it into the holster usually reserved for her keys.
"I don't think I can do much better than lock you in a room with him though. Let's hope the walls have little to say."
"Thank you." She said briefly, and stood up. She turned to walk away, feeling the tension in the air dissipate. Maybe she would regret this...she was almost positive she could expect more yelling, but didn't let those thoughts bother her. For the first time in weeks she felt like she had made some real progress. Maybe she was finally on the track to get some real answers.
I feel like this chapter is really fast...Idk. Lemme know what ya think.
Also if there are any theories you guys want to share feel free to comment. I don't know how predictable I am being. VuV
Update!: I want to give a big thank you to my lovely editor who picks through all of my many mistakes. I have no clue what I would do without you!
