I brought Layla home, placing the things I bought around the house for her. Bowl: check. Food: check. Treats: check. Leash: check. Bed: check. Ribbons and bandanas: check. One more thing, I check off all of the things, grabbing the small purple tag from a gift bag. I then pick Layla off the couch, setting her in my lap as I sat.
"Okay, you ready?" I say a little too cheerfully. Getting a happy bark in response. "Alright, here we go." I turned the small, purple collar around until I got to the loop. I pushed the small tag onto the loop, until I heard a small click, signifying it was on completely. Okay... it official, she's mine now, I smile at the thought.
I checked all of my bags from the pet shop, making sure I had everything... again. When I got to the gift bag, that held Layla's tag, I noticed a small piece of paper. I grabbed it out of the bag, reading it aloud.
" 'Lucy, I hope you can come soon, everyone is waiting to meet you! When you feel like coming head to 777 Magnolia Road, it looks a bit rundown, but I think you'll enjoy it. See you soon, Mira. P.S, Call me anytime at XXX-XXX-XXXX' " I giggled at the note, sticking it onto the fridge. I might not go... just yet. I have a lot of unpacking and I need to find a job first..., I sighed, looking at a vase on top of an unpacked box . I miss you mom...
I felt something touch my leg, and looked down to see Layla wagging her tail, "You want to go out, don't you?" I smile, when she barks. I grab the small, brown dog, carrying her over to the coat rack, where I put her leash. After hooking it to her collar I grab the door handle. "Ready, girl?" Earning a small bark in return, I open the door and start walking. Where should I take her. There's a dog park not too far from here, or I can walk to the forest...,I chose the later, seeing as Layla needed to be trained, and I don't know how she acts around other dogs just yet.
"Okay, is the forest okay? We won't be going in, of course, but there's a path along the outside we could walk down." I glance at the puppy, who just jumped wagging her tail. "Alright, I guess we can go there first." I smiled and started heading down the street.
After about five minutes, Layla had done her business, but I figured walking a little more wouldn't hurt. Once we made it to the widest part of the path, I stopped and sat on a fallen tree. A break, then back home to finish unpacking, I mentally planned.
I glanced down at Layla, noticing her different patterns spreading across her fur. There was a tiny lighter brown spot above her left eye. When she hit the light just right, a rough blonde-ish-gold star appeared on her right hip. Mom's favorite..., I think slightly sighing.
"Layla." I said, getting no reply. Pulling out a treat, I hid in my pocket before leaving, I tried a louder, cheery tone, "Layla~", again no reply. Layla was still facing the other way. "Layla~!", I tried a little louder, catching her attention.(1)
"Good girl." I handed her the treat, which she took happily, and pulled out another one. I waited until she looked away before I tried again. Now..., I stated before saying, quieter than before. "Layla."
The puppy turns around and wagged her tail, I smiled. Once I gave her the treat, I stood up and glanced at Layla, "Ready to head back? I have some unpacking to finish, then maybe look for a job." She barked up at me, and I giggled. "Alright, let's go"
Once we got back into the house, I closed the door and unhooked Layla's leash, picking her. I slid off my shoes and hooked the leash onto a free coat hook.
I headed to Layla's bed, placing her down. I turned and picked up her bowls. She might be hungry, and thirsty..., I ponder, heading to the kitchen, filling one bowl with puppy food and the other with water. I then placed them back down in their proper places, and called her over. Now to unpack.
I headed to a larger room, with a couch, coffee table, and a small TV surrounded by boxes. Firsts things first, I grabbed the vase taking it to my room (2) and placing it on my vanity.
I returned to the living room, pulling a medium sized box off the top, reading the writing on the side, " 'Dishes' " I placed it near the kitchen, picking up another box, a bit larger one, " 'Bathroom' " I continued doing this until all boxes were either in their appropriate rooms, or near them.
"I'll start with the bathroom first." I spoke, stretching my arms out.
TIME SKIP TO: House Unpacked
"Finished" I huffed, placing my hands on my hips.
I heard a whine coming from the next room, Layla?, I questioned, walking over to the sound. I see her pawing at her-now empty- food bowl, and I giggle. Refilling it to about half way, "Alright, but that's all until morning. I'll ask Mira for a proper feeding schedule." I smile down at the feasting puppy.
I guess that group might come in handy...
TIME SKIP TO: Next Morning.
I called Mira, asking about what times I should feed Layla, when she asked, "Are you coming to Fairy Tail today?" I raised an eyebrow, knowing full well she couldn't see it.
"What's Fairy Tail?" I asked, a little curious. (3) I heard her giggle on the other side of the phone.
"Fairy Tail is that first time pet owner group." I snapped my fingers, startling the girl on the other end.
"That's right, I was gonna ask when you guys met up, to see if I could come soon. I have some things planned, but you guys are meeting today?" I asked, sitting upside down on my couch, head touching the floor and my feet over the back.
"Yeah, we meet every day. At least a few show up, if something happens and someone can't make it, they text me, and I tell everyone else." Mira stated.
"I see, what time do you guys usually head there?" I swear, I'm only asking questions…
"Anytime really, it gets lively around… noon? I guess. I'm here now, I leave around five, to help at the shop when Makarov leaves." She replied.
"Hmm okay, then, I guess I'll come by…" I look at my watch, then continue, "in an hour? Is that okay?"
"Yes, that sounds great. See you then! Bye Lucy."
"Bye Mira." I press the end button and look at Layla, Okay I'll feed her, then walk, and if I time it right, I can just walk there, I continue to plan out the next hour, before getting up. I filled Layla's bowl, then head to the bathroom from a shower.
Once I finished showering, I got dressed in a simple, blue t-shirt and thigh length white shorts. I tied my hair into a loose side pony tail. Okay ready to go… I wonder if Layla will want to go o-, I'm cut out of my thoughts, when said puppy paws at my leg, whining. "You answered my question." I giggle, then pick her up sliding on my shoes and hooking her leash to her collar.
"Let's get going." I said, placing Layla back on the ground, after shutting and locking the door behind me.
TIME SKIP TO: In front of Fairy Tail (4)
I looked at address of the buildings I passed. 769, 771, 773, 775, I paused and smiled. "We're here Layla, 777 Magnolia Road." The puppy wagged her tail, slightly turning, showing off her star-shaped spot, I smiled. "Ready to go in?" I asked more to myself then Layla. I gripped the door's handle, slowly turning it.
"Hello…?" I looked around, for Mira.
"Mmph…" I heard a low voice say, well, more like grumble.
"Mira?" I said a little quieter. Not really believing it was her.
"No, Mira went out… she'll be back in… what time did she say again?" The voice mumbled.
"I-I see… I'll just text her to tell me when she's back t-then." I laughed nervously, starting to walk out.
"Hmm, why? You can wait here. She said someone might come by while she was gone" He sat up, showing his face over the back of the couch. Spiked pink hair, and dark onyx eyes came into view. Hmm, not pink… more like salmon?, I blinked the thoughts out of my head.
"U-uh… no I'm good. I'll come by later, could you tell her to tex-" I was cut off by Layla pulling on her leash to get to the man. I gently pulled her back, "Layla, come on." I urged.
"Oh, who's this? She's yours?" The man asked, grinning.
"U-uh… yeah" I whispered. He looked at me, raising an eyebrow.
"Luigi, I'm guessing? Mira sent out a text saying someone joined Fairy Tail." I frowned, placing a hand on my hip.
"Look, it's Lucy. You are?" I huffed.
"Natsu. Natsu Dragneel." He said as a sat on the floor. "Can I pet her?" He pointed to Layla.
"I guess…? I don't know… if Layla's okay with it." I replied.
"Lucy and Layla, got a last name there?" He questioned, letting Layla sniff his hand before petting her.
"…Heartfilla…" I practically spat out. He chuckled, already having Layla on his lap, sleeping. Traitor…,I mentally curse.
"Don't like the last name, eh?" Natsu said, a grin appearing on his face.
"No."
"Why?"
"Because I don't like it?" I huffed, "Why does it matter? When will Mira be back?" I questioned.
"It matters 'cause I wanted to know, and Mira will be back at noon." He replied, still petting Layla. "You're joining Fairy Tail though, right? You only corrected me on your name." He pointed out.
"I'm still thinking about it. I might after I get a work schedule." I said, looking at the time. Five more minutes, with this guy? Kami save me…, I pleaded.
I kind of think this chapter is boring.
(1) I think this is called the "Name Game" or something... they get a treat when they look at is you their name.
(2) Her room... was finished already... I was just lazy.
(3) When she said "That's how my crazy days at Fairy Tail began" it was like a diary entry or something... umm I don't think I need to say this but... it bothered me...
(4) I couldn't find a good place to add in what Fairy Tail looked like so... It's like the first guild hall except modern? I don't know... but it's run down on the out side, but amazing on the inside, I'll try to get one in the next chapter.
Reviews from chapter one: The Name and Fairy Tail
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