Hello again! I'm so glad that so many people read my story! ANd to those who favorite and followed it, thank you. It got me pumped to write the next chapter as quick as possible. Just a little warning, this chapter is a bit emotional. I was using my own past experiences when writing this chapter. So, if it makes you sad, I apologized.

Chapter 1
"Daddy," Young Lucy called out as she tugged on her father's pants. "When are we going to see mommy?" But her father was too busy talking to the doctor to pay attention to her. Lucy didn't like a lot of things in this world, like broccoli, the dark or the dentist, But the thing she hated the most was the hospital. They were so gloomy and had a weird smell to them. But the reason why she couldn't stand hospitals was because they had taken her mother away from her. Mommy told Lucy that she was just going in for a check-up. But soon those check-ups became more frequent and longer. Then mommy started staying overnights as well. Those nights turned to days, then weeks. Now mommy practically lived at the hospital. And they were always doing mean things to her. They stuck lots of needles into her arms. They gave her medicine that always made her too sick to even walk or eat. They even made all her pretty blonde hair fall out. And it wasn't just mommy they were being mean too; it was daddy too. He was always very sad whenever he talked to one of mommy's doctors. How many times had they come home from the hospital, only for daddy to break down once he closed his bedroom door.

She looked up at her father, frightened by the look on his face. He had tears running down the sides of his face, just like after mommy's first check-up when she told him that she had something called 'cancer'. This time, the doctor had said another word she didn't know.

What did 'deceased' mean? Lucy wondered as she wrapped her small hands around his.

"I'm sorry, Jude," The doctor placed his hand on daddy's shoulder before he turned away. "We did all that we could for Layla. But we couldn't save her."

"Daddy," Lucy's lip began to quiver, tears gathering in her soft brown eyes. "I wanna go see mommy."

"Lucy," Her father sank to his knees as he embraced his daughter. "I'm sorry, Lucy. But your mother is…" He began choking on his tears. "Mommy is gone."

"No…" Lucy shook her head. She didn't want to believe that her mother would leave without telling her or Daddy goodbye. She loved her family too much, just to leave them behind. "NO!" She broke away from her father's hold and ran towards her hospital room.

"LUCY!" Her father called out. "Come back!" But Lucy wasn't listening. She wasn't going to believe the mean doctors because they just wanted to make Lucy cry too.

They're wrong! She kept telling herself as she ran down the halls. Mommy's still here. I know she is. She wouldn't leave me behind.

"MOMMY!" She busted into her mother's room. Thankfully her mother was still in her hospital bed. She was still sleeping soundly. All the wires and needles were gone, while Those big noisy machines were turned off.

Silly daddy. Lucy sighed a breath of relief as she walked up to her mother. Mommy is still here. Maybe they just forgot where mommy's room was.

"Hi mommy!" Lucy hugged her mother's arm, but suddenly pulled away. Something was wrong. Her mother was always so warm whenever she hugged her. But this time, she felt ice cold and her arm felt just as limp as her one of her dolls. "Mommy…" she started shaking her mother's arm to wake her up. "Please wake up…" she pleaded as she shook her harder. But no matter how hard she tried, her mother wouldn't open her eyes. Her father suddenly rushed in and pulled her away from the bed just as the nurses pulled the sheets over mommy's head. Why were they do that to her? She didn't need to be covered up; she needed to come home with her and daddy.

"WAKE UP! MOMMY"! She tried to break free from her father's grasp "WAKE UP MOMMY!" She screamed again. She took a deep breath before she screamed again…

"MOMMY!" Lucy screeched as she shot up from her bed. She was covered in a cold sweat and was pant hastily. Lucy's heart was pound so hard, it felt at if it were to jump out of her chest. As she looked around, she realized that she was no longer in her mother's hospital room; she was back in her apartment bedroom. "It was just a dream." She let herself fall backwards on her bed.

Of course, it was a dream. She told herself as she covered her eyes with her right arm. Mom died when I was 7. But even though it had been 12 years, the memory of her mother's death still haunted Lucy to this day. Quietly, she got out of bed and made her way to what she considered her safe haven. As she entered what used to be Lisanna's room, she picked up one of Lisanna's favorite stuff animals and sat down in a rocking chair once belonged to her mother. As she looked around the room, Lucy couldn't help but feel melancholy. This room was filled with mementos of loved ones that had passed away; From all her mother's books and chair to some of her father's shirts, ties and his big grandfather clock that Lucy remembered sitting in front of for hours. And with Lisanna's passing a little over a year and a half ago, she had even more to add to her collection. Stuffed animals, drawings, and anything else her older siblings didn't want was now Lucy's to keep. Though she was reluctant to accept her belongings at first, in the end she was thankful for them.

As Lucy rocked in the chair, she felt a little more at ease. Those memories always gave Lucy panic attacks. She remembered all those nights waking up in tears during her childhood. Still, it had been quite some time since she had an unpleasant dream. Usually she would only have those types of nightmares when she was under an immense amount of stress.

"That makes sense, I guess." Lucy sighed as she squeezed the stuffed parrot tighter. "After all, today is the day." After putting it off for a year and a half, Lucy was finally signing up for classes at University of Fiore in Crocus. Lucy technically had already finished up her freshman year before she graduated high school (thanks to her duel credit classes), but the university had stated that they could no longer hold her spot and she needed to officially enroll, or she was going to be dropped. Though it seemed a bit harsh, Lucy was understanding. The university was very considerate after Lisanna died a month before graduation. They decided to honor her title as 1st in her class and put a hold on her enrollment so she could heal mentally from that tragedy.

Lucy wasn't postponing college because she was afraid of the classes or the material. Lucy was first in her class. She had an above average IQ, so she knew that she would have no problem academically. What frightened her the most was moving forward without her best friend by her side. Lisanna had been her best friend for as long as she could remember. She had been there for all the major milestones and the heartbreak. In fact, they were planning to attend UF Crocus together. Lucy was going to be a famous author and Lisanna was going to be the world's greatest veterinarian. Now that Lisanna was gone, Lucy was now on this journey alone. And she didn't know if she was strong enough to make it on her own.

"I hope I am." Lucy placed the animal back on the bed and stood up. As she walked out of the room, she could feel the doubt setting in. Quickly, she closes the door behind her, to stop her from hiding in the room once more.

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As Lucy walked across the snow-covered lawn of her apartment complex, she could see someone was already outside. As she drew near, she let out a groan. It was none other than Mirajane Strauss; the oldest of the Strauss siblings and more importantly, she was Lisanna's big sister. As the landlady of the complex, she was always up early in the morning, working on some task on the property. Today she was busy sweeping the freshly fallen snow from the walkway.

Hopefully she won't notice me. Lucy thought as she quickened her pace and pulled her hood over her eyes. It was as if she didn't like Mira or Elfman Strauss. In fact, they were practically family to her. The three young Strauss had become orphans after their parents had died in a car accident. Since her father and the Strauss were close friends, he took in all three and cared for them alongside his daughter. But it was the fact that they reminded Lucy so much of Lisanna that she chose to keep her distance. Please don't notice me. She thought as she tried to scurry past the sweeping woman. Please don't turn around, Mirajane. But as if she could hear Lucy's thoughts, Mirajane suddenly turned towards her just as Lucy was crossing her path.

"Lucy!" Mirajane called out as she crossed across the yard. "Good Morning, Lucy.

"Oh, hi Mirajane." Lucy forced a smile as she waved awkwardly at the eldest Strauss sibling. "um long time no see. Sorry I couldn't spend Christmas or New Year's with you or Elfman. It's just… I feel that's more of a family thing and I would just be intruding on it."

"It's alright, Lucy." Mirajane smiled back at the blonde. "I know its been… tough for you to adjust since, well you know…" Mirajane paused for a moment. Lucy understood how difficult it was for either Strauss sibling to talk about Lisanna. It had already been a year and a half, but to them, the loss will still fresh in their mind.

"Yeah, Lisanna was always the social extrovert and I was little introvert that she unofficially adopted." That brought a smile to Mirajane's face. They stood in an awkward silence for what seem like an eternity. Mira was probably thinking of a conversation that wouldn't stir up any unpleasant memories while Lucy was looking for an easy way to escape. "Well, it was great talking to you Mira, but I have to get going now…"

"Where are you headed off to this early in the morning?" Mira asked innocently.

Damn. That was the one question Lucy was hoping to avoid.

"I'm just going…to…. the…. university." she mumbled as quietly as she could, hoping Mira couldn't hear the last place. But Mira's sudden embrace suggested otherwise.

"That's absolutely wonderful!" Mira tightened her grasp around the girl. "You're finally going to college! We knew you could do it." As she pulled away, Lucy could see the unshed tears glimmering in Mira's eyes. "Elfman and I are so proud of you! And I know Lisanna would be proud of you too." Lucy could feel that familiar sense of overwhelming grief attempting to take hold of her again. She knew if she spent any more time with Mira, she would probably break down. Her body became tense and pulled away from the silver haired woman.

"Um…thanks. Listen, I really need to go." Lucy quickly turned the other way and began walking away. "See you later, Mira."

"Lucy!" Mira called out. Lucy stopped at turned her head towards the 25-year-old woman. "We don't blame you!" Mirajane she cried, her lower lip quivering as she attempted to fight back her tears. "What happened to Lisanna, Elf and I know it wasn't your fault. So please…." A steady stream of tears started running down her cheeks. "Please don't push us away! We know it was an accident and we would never hold her death against you!" Lucy stared at her for only a few second before turning away.

"Goodbye Mirajane." Lucy said as she continued walking.

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As Lucy waited for the bus, Mirajane's words continued to echo through her mind.

We don't blame you! "How could she say something so asinine."Lucy said to herself.

We know it was an accident and we would never hold her death against you! "Don't be stupid, Mira. You and Elf have every right to hold it against me."

What happened to Lisanna, Elf and I know it wasn't your fault. "Of course, it was my fault. If it wasn't for me, then Lisanna would still…." Lucy's voice began to crack as she began to recall that horrible day. As the bus rolled near, Lucy desperately tried to swallow whatever feelings of sorrow she had brewing inside her. She had done this so many times that she was already used to the bitterness of her own emotions. To her, crying was unless, it wouldn't solve anything. With a stoic look plastered on her face, she quietly stood up and boarded the bus.

A/N: Now I know what a lot of you are thinking at this moment. You're probably like "Um, I thought this was supposed to be funny. What I just read was dark af." Yes, it is a comedy and I promise there will eventually be funny parts. Just be patient. And if you would be as kind as to review this story, I would greatly appreciate it!