Luccis wife

Chapter 4 - Joining or leaving?

Since the first time Lucci asked her to leave her father she was thinking about the options she has, it broke her heart each time he could see a bruise on her and his murderous intent to hunt down her father. But what could she do? She had nowhere else to go and does not want to be a marine, so what other options does she have? So she simply enjoyed the times they meet when she can forget about everything that happens.

While training Hattori after a comment from Lucci feeling lonely she starts to get scared of her father and informs herself about joining the marines by asking a woman who often came over to her house when her mother as still alive. Seeing the interest the child holds as well as the reasoning for her asking she gives her advice. She could be living in the training facilities if it is her desire to get away from her father and still have her freedom except for training, but after finishing her basic training she would be moved to another base to get experience. This was her one reason for staying with her fathers as she doesn't want to leave Lucci behind alone. Still hoping her father would come back to his senses.

And then the change came, not the one she wanted but still a change. Her father didn't turn around but was killed instead. Killed by a criminal being lead to the gate of justice by him, he was still transported through but killed another two agents. Her world began to crumble around her, later that week she could only cry while lying in Luccis arms. As much as she despised her father in the end he was her father and she loved him no matter what. She shuts down, the recent events being too much for her 13-year old mind.

Shocked at first he comforted her, they did not speak a single word during that day. Sometime later a soldier came to her house giving his condolences and excusing to her he was only following his orders, as he told her she had to either move out or join an organization working on the island to get permission to stay. To say it put even more pressure on her would be an understatement, she broke down as soon as the men left.

For a few days she did not leave the house; that was until she missed a meeting with Lucci. Feeling ignored he came to her home and letting himself inside he found her in her bed. Seeing her vulnerable form he sighs, climbs into her bed and simply holds her for hours on end. Freya didn't notice his arrival and simply didn't do anything though his comforting scent slowly lulled her to sleep, an undisturbed one for the first time since her fathers death.

When Freya wakes up she feels safe and just couldn't hold onto herself anymore. So she breaks down from the pressure rattling all of her problems to Lucci. Sobbing she tells him of the thought she had for years: joining the marines is inevitable. Otherwise she would have to leave the island and therefore him, her only friend, and everything she knows behind.

It pains him to see her like this, she was a strong girl, and being reduced to tears simply didn't suit her. To support her he made sure she eats and sleeps enough after her waking up a few hours prior and gives her the courage to go to the marines.

As much as Lucci wants to accompany her to the marines she asks him not to, this was something she had to do alone. Huffing he sits back down on the chair behind him, crossing his arms he informs her he will stay until she gets back to check if she was alright.

Walking towards the marine base, normally a walk of five minutes, takes her half an hour. But when she reaches the reception room she composes herself and asks to speak to the captain. After stating her business she was allowed to pass the front desk. The captain, a tall man with a strong aura, simply gives her the necessary paperwork to fill out and welcoming her into the services of the marines hands her a timetable for her training. His secretary leads her away to her office where she gave her all the information she would need.

Still in a dazzle she reaches her home. Lucci holding back his interest insists she eats before telling him everything. Simply handing him her trainings plan she starts to eat. Studying the plan he is too absorbed into it to notice her finishing her meal. "Training will start at the beginning of next month and end in 3 years' time, and then I will be moved to another base for experience." Her emotionless voice pains him. He knows just how much she hates her actions today, never wanting to join the marines in the first place.

The first day of her trying training passed and coming home she did the only thing she could still do: Falling into her bed not even moving when she hears the key to her house turning in the lock. She had given the key to Lucci so he wouldn't always have to sneak in through an open window.

Coming into the house Lucci cannot see a sign of his friend, assuming she was still at the base he wants to sit down when he hears a faint sound from her bedroom. Walking into the room he can't stop a laugh escaping from his lips when he sees her lying motionless on the bed not even able to lift her head to greet him. Still smirking he manages to arrange her in a more comfortable way on her bed and covers her with the blanket before he leaves he turns back "It seems I will have to come by more often the next days to make sure you're comfortable".

And coming back he does for the next few month he is there every evening. After a week she can tell him of the training "It is hell, running, shooting, running, swordsmanship, running, navigation, running and so much more. I just hope I will get used to it soon. For what will I do when you leave in two month for your mission?" He still tells her about every mission, minus a few more brutal details she doesn't need to know about.

And adjusting she did, during the next month she always has a dinner prepared when he comes to her house and they talk about their days.

Lucci always silently wonders when his feelings will leave him, for he cannot seem to forget about them at any time of the day. When Freya is up again after her training having dinner ready for him in the evenings he cannot not feel happy. Always hoping one day this would not be because of their friendship but another kind of relation between the two of them.

You may have noticed the extreme delay on this chapter, this is because of my exams coming up at a fast pace.
I will try to keep writing but cannot promise weekly updates

Hope you enjoyed the chapter