Myth / Legend

A sigh erupted from Lucille, or Lucy as she prefered it. Living in a mansion with only her maids and other servants to keep her company was lonely. She longed for a friend, someone of her age. She knew that would never happen though. Ever since her mother died, all she was allowed to do in the outside world was go to other rich people balls and dine with other figure families.

She was returning from the library one evening when she overheard two of the maids talking about a festival that a nearby village was holding. Apparently it was something they did every year, and when she was on her balcony she could hear all the music and laughter, wishing she could be down there, with them. Every year she was denied by her father, but she still wanted to ask.

Making her way to his office, Lucy thought over possible ways to sugar coat it, sighing irritably after realizing that none would work and she would have to simply ask right out. Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door, before slowly coming in at his approval. "Father...?"

"What is it Lucille? I'm rather busy."

"I'm sorry, father. I'll make this quick. I was wondering if I could go to the festival tonight…?"

This caused him to look up from his work. "How many times must I say no. You are not like those filthy commoners and will not be involving yourself with them."

She frowned. "But father, it would be good for me to get to know them, and to be able to talk to people my own age. Mother would have wanted that."

He stood up in a rage. "A no is a no, Lucille! And you don't know what your mother wanted for you! Now leave my sight!"

Lucy bit her lip before rushing out of the office, heading back to her room in a hurry as she felt the tears building. All she wanted was one day to act like a normal girl, was that too much to ask?

It wasn't long later that her two favourite servants/maids popped up to check on her. Leo immediately went to her side while Virgo stayed at the door. "Princess, are you alright..?!"

She sniffed and rubbed her eyes. "I-I will be.."

Leo frowned and wiped her tears, before Virgo interrupted. "I will help you sneak out."

The blonde and red-head whipped around to look at her with wide eyes. "What…?"

Virgo just gave them her usual look. "I will accept any punishment, but I want you to enjoy yourself at the festival, Princess. A few of the other maids and servants have agreed to help me."

Leo looked in thought. "That might actually work."

And with that they set it into plan. Virgo, being the most resourceful, found Lucy some clothes that would be suitable, while Cancer did her hair and Aquarius a light but natural makeup. She looked at the girl when she was done, as she was the last one. "We can only keep Jude occupied for so long. Make sure to be back by midnight or so help me my punishment will probably be worse than Jude's."

Despite the threat, it was easy to see they all wanted to her go and have a good time. She smiled gratefully. "Thank you so much, truly. This means a lot to me."

Loke smiled and held an arm for her to take, which she did. "Anything for our princess."

Virgo lead the two of them through the mansion and a secret passage out of there. Leo walked her to the town centre, parting with her just before they got to the festivities with a reminder to be back by midnight.

It didn't take long for Lucy to make her way to the town centre but her eyes widened with awe at the sight. There were people dancing everywhere, singing coming from every direction and an overall sense of happiness. She slowly made her way through, taking in all the sights and looking around before her eyes caught onto another's. She blushed hard at the guy.

He was hot, and having only spent time around bratty spoilt males, it was a refreshing change. The guy made his way through the crowd to her and smirked. "I haven't seen you sound here before. Are you a new local or did you just drop by for the festivities?"

Lucy giggled and smiled. "The festivities mainly. I've heard so much about it and we don't have anything like this at home so I thought I'd come check it out."

The guy let out a bark of laughter and grinned, holding out his hand. "I'm Gray. Nice to meet you."

She smiled and took it. "Lucy. And the feeling is mutual."

Lucy blushes harder when he kissed the back of it. He looked up at her with a cheeky smile. "May I have this dance?"

"Of course."

And so they danced. They danced the night away. For Gray, Lucy was perfect in his eyes. She not only was good looking, but also had a very cheerful and contagious personality that shone like the sun. For Lucy, Gray was her dream guy. A sight for sore eyes, she relished in his company and loved how he could make her feel like she belonged.

However all good dreams have to end. They lost track of time and then the clock tower chimed midnight. Lucy pulled away from their dance with a gasp, causing Gray to frown. "Lucy, what's wrong?"

"Nothing...! I just remembered I will be leaving early tomorrow and should probably head home. Thank you for the night Gray. I really enjoyed it."

"Lucy wait..!"

She left quickly before he could catch her. A frown on his face, he watched her leave into the night, before something shiny caught his eye. Picking it up, he realized it was the necklace Lucy was wearing. It must of slipped off during one of the dances, and now he had no way of returning it to her.

Meanwhile, Lucy was met with Leo and together they rushed back to the mansion. Nearly there, she noticed the missing necklace. "We have to go back...!"

Leo took and pulled her forward. "We don't have time! Your father is coming to check on you any minute now."

Scurrying up into the mansion and to Lucy's room, Leo quickly left her to change. She did this in a flash and handed him the clothes, which he took with him when he left. Jumping into bed and grabbing a book to pretend she was reading, she made it just in time before Jude stormed into the room. "What is going on?!"

Lucy looked up at him. "What do you mean, father?"

"Did you go to the festival?!"

Her eyes widened, hoping he hadn't found out. "No, why would you say that father?"

"Because I had a feeling this would happen and sent people to watch on you!"

Her face paled. "O-Oh.."

He was glaring at her. "And it seems as if you have lost your mother's necklace too. I have put out a reward for it, but you grounded indefinitely until I decide otherwise."

He left her alone. She curled up and buried her face in her arms. 'What have I done…?'

She was unable to get to sleep that night, and it was morning before she knew it. A knock on her door made her peak her head out of her blankets. "Come in.."

Virgo popped her head in. "Princess, there's someone here to see you."

Lucy frowned and sat up. "Do you know who it is?"

The maid smiled knowingly. "You'll see."

Curious, Lucy quickly got changed and headed downstairs, her eyes widening. Standing there, talking to her father was Gray. The two men turned their heads towards her when they heard her footsteps. "Lucille, you're here. This man has seemed to have found your mother's necklace."

She looked at Gray. He smiled and held it up. "It must have fallen off during one of the dances." He looked back at Jude. "You said there would be a reward?"

He nodded. "Yes, and like I said in the deal, it can be anything you name."

Gray looked into Lucy's eyes. "I want Lucy's hand in marriage, if she approves."

Jude scowled. "That is out of the question. I will accept anything but that."

"But father," Lucy piped in. "You did say it could be anything."

He turned and glared at her. "This is not your decision to make! I will not allow someone peasant like him marry my daughter!"

She glared right back. "You cannot control my life forever father. Mother would have wanted me to be happy and I feel, no, know that Gray will make me happy. And know that I will run away if you do not approve of this."

They had a mini glaring contest before Gray broke it. "I am eighteen, and have a proper job. I have more than enough means to look after and take care of her, and to make her live a full life."

Jude turned and stared at him, trying to see in anyway if he was lying. He grumbled when he didn't. He didn't want to her lose her completely, no matter how cruel he acted. "Fine, do whatever you want. But know that if you hurt her in anyway, I will drag her back by force if necessary and make her marry someone of my choosing."

With that he stormed off, back to his office to sulk most likely. With that Lucy made her way over Gray, who was smiling at her. "Turn around."

She did, confused, only to blush when he felt his fingers brush her neck. Realizing he was putting the necklace back on, she stood still until he told her to turn back around. He smiled at her and held out his hand. "Ready?"

She smiled back and took it. "Yes."