I leap off the lowest branch and land in a crouched position gracefully on the ground. I turn towards the direction of town. Maybe I should set up some traps before heading into town. I do need to get ahead before the first snowfall. I think to myself as i head into my temporary shelter to pack up my supplies. I stop in front of the pile of supplies sitting at my feet. I plop down tiredly and cross my legs. I pull my pack so it sits on my lap. I quickly look at what I have on and frown. My outfit consists of a white tank covered by a black and white flannel. I have a pair of old dirty jean shorts on and black boots. I shrug and continue to my original task. As I dump out my pack I count my supplies. One extra jacket, one extra pair of jeans, one extra tank, one extra bra, one canteen, two rabbits, and a piece of beef jerky, hmmm I'm running out of painkillers and bandages. I should get some while I'm in town. And maybe some more disinfectant. I think as sift through the contents of my bag. I repack my bag and look around at the supplies that are still in front of me. A blanket, my bow and sheath of arrows, and a small knife. My eyes land on two particular items. My old teddy bear and my dad's pistol. Anger bubbles up deep inside my chest and I quickly stuff them into my bag to avoid doing anything irrational because of my emotions.
I take a deep breath and swing my bag over my shoulders along with my arrows. I stare at the dark colored blanket in front of me. I grumble to myself as I lazily fold it up.
"Stupid thing… so much work," I complain as I hook it onto my bag and grab my bow. "Definitely going to think differently in a few weeks." I laugh to myself.
All of a sudden a thought goes of in my head making me mentally face palm. "I… forgot about Plue. Nice Lucy." I grumble to myself. I search around for the small white pup in hopes of finding him close by. When I am unable to find him I take a step out of my small shelter and look around.
"Plue!" I call. When I get no response I think for a minute. I smile to myself as a thought occurs. "I have a treat for you!" I say sweetly. Soon I hear a shuffle in the bushes to my right and a little white ball of fluff appears.
I found Plue about a week ago. Caught in one of my traps. I tried to get rid of him but he just kept following me like a...well like a lost puppy. I eventually accepted it and grew to like him. It is kind of nice to have company for a change. I've been so lonely most of my life.
I turn my attention back to the husky in front of me. I giggle as I pull out the last piece of jerky from my bag and tear it in half.
"You're such a pain sometimes Plue you know that?" I joke happily. Plue just wags his little tail and eats the small piece of jerky innocently. "What? No 'thanks'?" I say as I cross my arms. I get a small bark in return and can't help but smile. I shake my head at myself. "My only friend is a dog. I'm talking to a dog." I throw my arms in the air in defeat and start towards the town.
"Let's go Plue. I didn't waste that piece of meat for nothing. Actually…" I smile evilly to myself, "You're going to carry the blanket." I state matter-of-factly.
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I finished setting my last trap and hop to my feet, still singing a song i made up when I was a little girl.
"My sister had a boyfriend and the boyfriend's name was steve!
He had a little doggy and the doggy pooped and peed!
Lalalalalalalalalalalalala!
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala!" I giggle to myself as i finish the song with the last 'La' and a dramatic pose. Than I start a more serious song my mother taught me.
"Look up to the stars,
When you are in doubt,
Look into my eyes,
I can help you out.
You are never alone
I am always there
Never be afraid
Know I always care
For…." I trail off partially because I forgot the words and partially because I could feel small tears forming in my eyes. I wipe my eyes quickly and look at Plue.
I giggle. "Myyyyyyy sister had a boyfriend and the boyfriend's name was steve!" Plue starts to bark at my incredibly horrible singing causing me to laugh even harder.
"Oh come on Plue, you know you love it! Now, let's get moving so we can get to town before the sun goes down, K?" I say as I turn towards the town and begin walking mumbling the words to my little song to myself.
Birds chirp in branches beside me and small speckles of light peak through the trees. The smell of pine fills the air, and the various shades of yellow that dot the aspens around me help to brighten my mood. I take a small breath and close my eyes, taking in the sound and the smells.
The day is cool and clear one of the warmest in a while. Maybe there'll be a late snowfall this year. That'd be nice. I think hopefully.
My thoughts, although, are interrupted when my head hits something rough and hard. I open my eyes and realize that I had just run into a tree. I blink once, twice, then a third time before bursting into a fit of giggles.
"It won't be the snow that kills me, but a tree," I joke between giggles. "Honestly, first I forget Plue than I run into a tree. Today is just not my day." I step around the tree and continue toward town . I recognize my surroundings when I see a small hill in the distance.
As I near the hill I can hear screams. I pick up speed and rush towards the town. The closer I get the louder the screams get and the more I can smell smoke.
I stumble up the hill hoping that I see the town perfectly fine, just the way I left it. It's going to be there. Everything is going to be... My heart drops as i realize the entire town is consumed in red flames.
I stumble backwards trying to regain my footing. My right hand covers my mouth while my left clutches my bow.
"Did the Central City do this?!" I say angrily to no one in particular. Suddenly a new loud noise fills my ears and I look up to see bombers flying overhead. Anger swells inside of me. With the town gone many will be homeless, those who lived at least. They knew that that town was all some people had and they went and bombed it! It infuriates me. The fact that they would go so low as to bomb a poor defenseless city. Not only that, but now I will have no where to trade my furs and meat for needed materials. I'm already running low on medicines and bandages and with winter approaching I fear that this one will be my last.
"Goddammit! Of course dad! You had to go and bomb my only source of medicines, clothes and food! Just had to make my life harder than it already is huh!?" I scream at the sky. I am overwhelmed by the amount of pain and anger I feel. So much so that I fall to the ground, hands clutching my face, the bow I once held long since forgotten on the grass beside me. I hold back unwanted tears and muffle my screams in my hands. My blonde hair sticks to my sweaty forehead, and I feel as if I am suffocating.
Although soon I am able to calm down and I can focus on making a plan for the following months. I am resting my back up against a tree with Plue at my side taking a small nap.
"I should head in the direction of the next town over. It should only take a week, but I'll need to make the necessary preparations. I can only hope that that town has yet to be bombed. Although if it is I'll have to figure something out. I don't know if I can make it one week let alone two with minimum supplies. I'll have to spend my day hunting for food tomorrow. First I should head back in the direction of camp and rest tonight. I'll head out tomorrow." I plan to myself, going over all the details in my head. I realize that I should get as far away from this fire as possible though, don't want to risk being burned.
I hop up and grab my bow. Tapping Plue with my toe to wake him up, I take deep breathes to calm myself.
Everything is going to be fine. You're going to be fine. You're gonna make it through this winter on your own. Because you're Lucy Heartfilia and Lucy Heartfilia never gives up!
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Ya! Chapter one! Finally! Anyway the only reason I haven't been uploading to this story is because I wanted to get to a certain spot in My other fic before I continued with this one. Also, I decided that I'm going to start a bunch of little Nalu one shots and make a little series out of it. Here's how it will work:
You (The reader) make a request for the one shot.
(Example: Highschool AU or Modern day AU etc.) You can also request other thing such as the plot and or events that occur. You can do this by writing it in the reviews to either one of my stories or PMing me.
Next I will write you request and post it within a week. All of the stories will in in one "Story" but each will have their own separate chapter. I will be sure to write the name of the person who requested the story on their specific chapter or story.
ALSO My frienud PixelPawsYT drew this amazing cover for me and I love it so so much! Y'all should check her out because she is amazing and I love her. Ok thats all Bye bye now! Love ya!