Hey guys! So next week I'm going to America! (It's for this school competition)Since I'm from Australia, I don't really know what to expect but don't get me wrong, I'm super excited! Based on the traffic graph, a lot of you guys are from the United States and since I'm an Aussie, pleaseeee give me some tips on how to survive in America! I've never been before... I'm going to be in Florida so if any of you guys live there, send me a hey! But seeing that I'm going to be away for a whole week, I wont be able to update the story... I wanted to tell you guys a week in advanced so that you know. I really wanted to update the chapters but there's basically no way I can. So please don't hate me! I have all the chapters set and ready, but I just can't post them without internet... PLEASE FORGIVE ME!

Anyways, here is the next chapter! Sorry but for the next few chapters, Yukino is going to be VERY, VERY ooc… Just warning you know so don't kill me in the comments. Enjoy!

Disclaimer - I obviously don't own Fairy Tail, credits to Hiro Mashima

Lucy trudged along the side of the road, following it. Drinking from the water bottle in her hand, she glanced down at the map.

I'm nearly there… Just 5 more miles…

She had been walking for just over a week, stopping at service stations and random convenience stores to stock up on food and water. Feeling her breakfast coming up, Lucy ran to the nearest bush and emptied out her stomach.

Please don't tell me I'm pregnant… this is the 4th day in a row now!

Lucy wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, took a sip of water and continued walking. She took off her pink glasses and put it back in her bag, wiping her sweat. Looking up ahead of her, she noticed there was a service station and then other buildings came into view.

Wait a minute…

Lucy squinted at the sign in front of her.

"Welcome to… Crocus." Her eyes widened. "I made it! I made it!"

Quickening her pace, Lucy flipped her hoodie to cover her hair and most of her face. She walked into the nearest convenience store, hid from the cameras, and picked up a box of hair dye and payed for it.

Oh crap… I'm running low on money.

Running to the public bathroom, Lucy dyed her hair a light chestnut brown colour and left.

Walking through the streets of Crocus, Lucy marvelled at how many people and buildings there were. Everything was just so fascinating to her as she only saw such things in movies.

Suddenly, Lucy's head began to throb and her eyesight darkened.

"What the heck…?"

Losing control over her body, Lucy collapsed.

"… I'm not sure. No I haven't, privacy much?"

Lucy blinked several times before regaining her eyesight. Beside her bed stood a beautiful girl with short pale blue hair and brown eyes and a lady with black hair and a clipboard.

"Oh! You're awake!" The light blue-haired girl smiled sweetly.

Lucy looked around the room and her breathing shortened, becoming faster and faster.

"What's the matter? Are you ok?"

Curling herself into a ball, Lucy started trembling, her eyes darting from left to right.

"Hey! Hey… calm down… It's going to be ok. We're not going to hurt you…" The lady looked at the nurse. "Do you think she has amnesia? She seems very confused and afraid of everything."

"I'm not sure… I'll go get the doctor!" The black-haired woman left the room in a hurry.

"D-d-doctor…? Am I at the doctors?" Lucy asked as her voice trembled.

"Well not exactly… You're at a hospital. I found you unconscious on the side of the road."

"I… fainted… that's right." Her eyes widened in fear. "Where's my bag?!"

"Don't freak out! It's ok… it's just on the chair here. I promise you, no body looked inside it. We all respect people's privacy. First, tell me your name."

"Um… you tell me your name."

I can't tell her who I really am… think Lucy! What's another name…? Thank God I changed my hair colour… At least she won't recognise me... Pfft like anyone knows the Heartfilia's have a daughter... what am I thinking?

"If you feel uncomfortable about telling me your name, it's ok. I'm Yukino Aguria and I'm some kind of soldier for the Kingdom of Fiore." She went to the nearby chair and grabbed the backpack, leaving it on the bed.

"Thank you for being so kind… I must seem so rude but I'm just exhausted and scared."

"It's ok… Now are you going to tell me your name or am I going to have to give you a nickname?"

The blonde laughed. "My name's Lexi…"

"Lexi…?"

"Lexi Heartmon."

"Well it's nice to meet you."

The doctor opened the door and entered the room. "Yukino… Please wait outside while I tell this young lady the reason behind why she is feeling what she is."

"Doc… don't give me that bullshit. I'm staying here with Lexi… she's terrified." Yukino reasoned.

"Fine… you may be here for moral support…"

"Wait… did you run tests on me while I was unconscious?" Lucy asked.

"No! Of course not… I think I only need to ask you one question since I'm pretty sure I know what's going on."

"Ok… let's start." Yukino looked at the doctor expectantly.

"So have there been anything that hasn't happened before the past week or so?"

"Um… yeah… definitely. I've been feeling really dizzy and vomiting heaps lately but I thought that was just because I've been doing excessive exercise…" Lucy thought for a moment. "There's actually a lot that has changed with my body."

"What else is there?"

"I've been really sleepy and I've needed to pee heaps… That's all I can think of at the moment…"

"Ok… nobody needs to be a doctor to know what's wrong with you Lexi…" Yukino chuckled.

Ok 1… I've got to get used to that name! And 2… please don't tell me they're going to say what I'm thinking of…

"We're not sure… but I think you're pregnant."

Lucy let out a sigh as felt a wave of sadness and happiness wash over her.

"What's the matter? Aren't you happy?" Yukino wondered.

"Um… yeah… I guess. Just got some mixed emotions."

"We need to be sure though so how would you like us to test it? We can have an ultrasound and you can see it for yourself or would you want to do a pee test?"

"Um… could I do a pee test please?"

"Of course. Nurse!"

The lady with the black-hair went through the cupboard and pulled out a cardboard box.

"Here. You can do it whenever you feel ready."

"Thank you…" Lucy looked at the box and read it, confused at different parts. "Does this tell you how long you've been pregnant for?"

"Yeah it does. It says it right there." The nurse leaned over and pointed to the side.

"I might actually do this now…" Lucy stepped out of her bed and walked into the bathroom.

"Ok. Now that that's sorted, you can stay here with her, Yukino and tell her to sign out this form." The doctor and nurse left the room and Yukino grabbed the clipboard and read through the questions.

A few minutes later, Lucy walked back in and sat on the bed.

"So…? What's the results…?"

"I'm pregnant… 4 or 5 weeks now…"

"Holy crap! That's a long time… Well… I don't even know what to say! Congratulations!" Yukino hugged the blonde.

"Thanks… Since… um… sorry. I'm really socially awkward… if you haven't already noticed." Lucy laughed at herself. "I'm not really from here so maybe you could show me around Crocus?"

"Of course! I believe you just made a friend! Do you have somewhere to stay? You could always stay with me!"

"Really?! That would be awesome! Thank you so much! You are so nice… As soon as I get a job and I'm able to pay for myself, I'll rent out a place so that I'm not too much hassle for you."

"Stop being so formal! It's fine." Yukino playfully punched her in the arm. "But you know… I do work for the King and I have a pretty high rank so I do know when people lie to me…"

"Wha- what do you mean?"

"Don't worry! I'm not a council member or a police officer… I won't arrest you unless you've committed a crime. Just tell me everything… I can help you."

"I… I can't tell you…"

"Please… I know I can help you! I might not be able to relate to your situation, but I'll be able to help in one or another." Yukino insisted.

"Ok! Ok… fine… You've convinced me to tell you." Lucy sighed. "As you could tell, my name isn't Lexi Heartmon, you're pretty good at your job for noticing that I was a liar. I'm Lucy Heartfilia, formerly the daughter of the wealthy politician and businessman Jude Heartfilia."

"Oh. My. God. Wait! What do you mean formerly?"

"Well my father was abusive towards me and he arranged a marriage for me. He basically forced me and this guy to sleep with each other and have a baby. And he even said to me it had to be a boy!" Lucy became frustrated, remembering what her life used to be (only a few weeks ago).

"Lex- Lucy! Come here…" Yukino brought her into a hug. "I might not have been in the same situation as you were in, but me and my sister were separated from our family when we were very young and then they took us away from each other. I was orphaned and eventually found my way. I can understand to some extent. So you ran away?"

"Yeah… I did…"

"It's ok… I'm here for you… And you know what?" Yukino smiled.

"What…?"

"I knew your mother. I knew Layla. I thought you looked so familiar, but I wasn't sure because of your hair!"

"I dyed it… It's actually blonde." Lucy started smiling. "How did you know my mother?"

"She was my guardian angel… I came to Crocus when I was 4 and your mother took care of me. We were too young so I don't think she told you. When she passed away, I was 8 and it was… horrible."

"I was horrible for me too… I… I can't believe this! It's such a small world!"

"Layla was such a smart woman and she was so kind and generous too… I never understood how a person with such a good heart could disappear from this world." Yukino wiped her tears and laughed at herself. "I almost forgot! Now that we've stopped crying, doc needs you to fill out this form." She passed Lucy the clipboard.

"Alright… Thanks. But you know, I always wondered why the best peopled died..."

"Well when you're in a garden or a meadow, which flowers do you pick?"

"The most beautiful ones..."

Keep reading guys! The next chapter is coming soon!