Hey guys! So this is the next part of the story. I couldn't resist so I'm going to put this in now. Sorry for all of you who wanted to create some suspense for yourself.
Disclaimer: As always the fabulous Fairy Tail belongs to the amazing Hiro Mashima!
Enjoy!
No one's POV
"WHERE IS SHE?!" he screamed.
"Sir please calm down. She escaped this morning but we are currently attempting to find her."
The man was cowering before his boss. It was not every day that they lost a subject and this one was perhaps the most important they had at the moment. His boss took several deep breaths before speaking again.
"Has the speech preventing spell worn off?"
The man nodded.
"Right. Has she got her memories still?"
The man nodded again, this time a bit more cautiously. He spoke up, his voice just above a whisper.
"We were meant to remove them today sir. Her friends though…"
"Yes I know about them. This will turn out well. With her memories still intact it's obvious that she would go home. Send a team to Fairy Tail. We need her back."
"Yes sir!"
The man turned and left the building in search of the perfect team. A sly grin formed on his face as he thought of all the pain the right team would inflict on the girl as punishment. Her blood would be splattered in front of her precious family. Of course they would be under orders not to kill the girl, just beat her half to death. A chilling laugh filled the empty corridors accompanied by the man's echoing footsteps.
Lucy's POV
I stumbled off the train, pulling my hood further over my head. I turned to see today's news already showing my face and announcing my escape to the world. I smirked at how fast it took to make it to the headlines.
"I guess I mean something after all." I muttered under my breath.
As I walked, I took in the sights and sounds of Magnolia, my beloved home. I observed the townspeople going about their daily lives. They all looked so happy and I couldn't help but mirror them as I saw the top of the guildhall at the end of the road.
I started running, desperate to see them all, especially a certain dragon slayer and his exceed. I laughed, it sounded rough and raspy. It was the first time in a half a year I had laughed, even smiled, with joy and it felt so good but hurt at the same time.
As I neared the guild I sighed with utter contentment. I saw Mira outside picking up pieces of broken furniture, most likely from a recent fight between the guys. I walked up to her slowly, catching my breath. As I was about to yell out to her, she turned and saw me standing there.
A confused look flitted across her face before turning to a sympathetic smile. Clearly I was right about the bruises and such, scars and still healing wounds evidence of the torture I've had to endure. Mira came closer and I almost cried at the prospect of an inviting hug.
I was caught by surprise when she just stood in front of me and smiled her most welcoming grin. When she spoke, my world shattered around me.
"Hello, my name's Mirajane, a proud member of Fairy Tail. What's your name?"
This can't be right, this is wrong. Surely she's just joking. She can't have forgotten me in just half a year. Unless…
Flashback
"Well little missy, seeing as you seem to have forgotten how to use your magic, we'll just have to make you remember."
"You can try but you'll never break me with petty torture. Besides, my friends will come save me."
He smirked, a smug look appearing on his cold face.
"Not if they don't know who you are."
"What?!"
Suddenly the chains around my wrists and ankles tightened and he walked out of the cell, only to return with a lacrima crystal. The crystal lit up and showed all my friends, my family, worried for me. The man holding the lacrima focused his magic into his hand and waved the glowing limb over the crystal. As if someone had flicked a switch, everyone blinked and then settled down to a normal day at the guild. Only two people seemed confused by what was happening. They were Master Makarov, who was now frowning at everyone trying to figure out what happened, and Natsu, who was yelling at everyone, absolutely furious. Master then called out to Natsu and they left our view for a few minutes. When they came back Natsu scowled at everyone and then left the guild, Happy trailing after.
"NOO!" I screamed. I knew that at least Master and Natsu hadn't been affected but the rest of my guild have now completely forgotten me, no, they never knew me. Still…
"Natsu will still come to save me!"
He frowned.
"Yes I admit, that is a problem. However he doesn't know where we are. Only where our old lab is. And he knows that. So, little missy, let me know when you remember how to use your magic, or he dies."
I slumped against the wall as I couldn't fall to the ground, and cried. He left the cell cackling manically.
A strangled sob escaped my throat. They don't know who I am. I'm just a stranger now. I collapsed to the ground, sobbing and hyperventilating. Everything I held dear, ripped away from me. All because I failed on a stupid mission. I punched the ground and cried louder.
Mira, clearly worried about me, helped me stand and walked me inside the guild. We continued past the stares and calls into the kitchen. Mira sat me down, bringing me a drink of water. I drank quickly and when I finished Mira took it away and refilled it. My sobs reduced to hiccups. Mira sat next to me and took my left hand, clasping it gently in hers.
"You've been though a lot haven't you? Can you tell me what happened?"
Not trusting myself to speak, I shook my head. She sighed and squeezed my hand.
"That's okay. You can trust us here though, we won't hurt you. When you want to tell me you can, alright?"
I nodded, almost crying again at her kindness, so familiar and yet so strange. She smiled, releasing my hand and standing up.
"How about I get you something to eat, you look half starved."
It wasn't so much a question, more a command. I nodded, eager to taste Mira's fabulous stew that I could smell cooking on the stove. I watched her as she served me up a bowl and got me some bread. She set it down in front of me and I nodded at her in thanks before beginning to devour the delicious meal.
Suddenly Erza strode into the kitchen. I almost choked at the rush of emotions that overcame me.
"Mira! Who is this?"
I saw Mira go up to Erza out of the corner of my eye. I smiled sadly as she started speaking.
"I don't know. She doesn't seem dangerous but she definitely has magic, quite strong too. She won't speak though."
"Oh really?" I gave a small smile at the familiar tone in Erza's voice. I was a challenge now.
"Well then, I'm sure I can get her to talk."
"Erza, I don't think that's such a good idea, she was sobbing. She's been though a lot. I say we get Master in here. Don't you agree?"
Erza sighed. She had given in. I nearly laughed at how easily she did.
"Fine, I shall go and get the master." She stomped off, clearly annoyed she couldn't let out her obvious tension on a stranger. Her exit was followed by an "oh dear" from Mira.
She turned back to see me hunched over the now empty bowl. She smiled and I nodded my thanks again. She sat next to me again, this time on my right. I watched her as she frowned, looking at my right hand. I looked too and gasped before shoving it into my lap.
It was covered in linear scars from when they had sliced it to show I would never go back to Fairy Tail and a rough etching of the guild mark into my skin from when they had removed my mark and I had carved it into my hand. Looking at it now, I remembered the desperation in my being as I had pierced my skin, dragging the small blade around my hand ending in a crude version of our beloved symbol, stained by my crimson blood.
I looked up and blinked away the tears that began forming in my eyes. I could tell Mira was about to question me when Master entered.
"Erza, do you know anything about this person at all, are they from a rival guild, are they…?"
Master stopped talking and gasped. He cleared his throat.
"Erza, Mira, please leave us."
Mira nodded and stood, Erza huffed but left also. I could hear them both whispering as they went back to everyone else.
I turned to look at Master, letting the tears fall freely. Master too, had tears sliding down his cheeks.
"You've come back child. Welcome home…Lucy."
Okay I know you will all hate me after this but…CLIFFHANGER! YAY! Hope you all like chapter 1, yes you heard me, there will be more. Please review and let me know about any errors or anything like that. My editor is otherwise occupied. (Also known as the other author on this account and we are on holidays.) Anyway…See you in about a week for the next chapter. I may make this longer than two chapters, we'll see.
