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Ritzy: Ok I'll try to update this chapter quickly cuz last time I didn't... !
Gray: Lucy you okay now?
Lucy: Y-Yeah... it still hurts though.
Gray: RITZY PLEASE TELL ME WHERE JUVIA IS!
Ritzy: No! You're gonna kill her with fear!
Gray: ... Ritzygal91 DOESN'T own Fairy Tail!
Ritzy: Thanks... I think? ON WITH THE STORY!
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Chapter 4: There is always a scarier, tougher one behind them
Gray's P.O.V:
Lucy... Lucy looks angry… Is it because of the pain she's been through? Though I don't know anything about her past, However I can tell that she's been trying to stay strong after whatever shit she's been through...She was facing Juvia and grabbed her fist up getting ready to punch the blunette. Juvia, my biggest fangirl, the stalker just insulted Lucy's family and boy did Lucy look furious and I thought Erza was scary! She was about to punch Juvia as she yelled "M-My b-brother L-" Her brother? Why was she stuttering? Her eyes were filled with tears but she didn't want to cry? I also only just realized someone interrupted Luce.
"Well, well Lucy Heartfilia, second day and you're already punching?" A male voice spoke from the crowd. I quickly glanced at Luce, she froze as if she knew who was talking from the side. Everyone shifted so they could see the person. Of course once I saw this dude I knew who it was. Blonde hair; a scar on his left eye and wore headphones around his head. The dude had his arms crossed and wore a arms cut top with dark blue trousers. This guy was well built not like me though but hey near enough. I turned to Luce to see she was already facing him with wide eyes.
"Luce this is L-" I was saying until she cut me off again! She moved her arm to her hip and walked forwards.
"Laxus Dreyer." Lucy said with a smirk. Wait! How does she know who Laxus Dreyer is? Don't tell me this is going to turn into some romantic movie plot, where the girl is searching for her long lost love! Wow, I've got one crazy imagination… I mean the atmosphere right now suggests they're enemies!
"So did Dad finally ditch you?" Laxus asked stepping towards Lucy with a smirk.
"Tch. Not exactly it's the opposite." Lucy sniggered. Dad? Wait what's going on?! Laxus was now close to Lucy.
"So you did the same thing sis?" He asked! S-sis? What!?
"I had to bro..." Lucy replied trying to wipe the water that threatened to fall out her eyes, I wanted to step in but I had a feeling I shouldn't plus who am I? What right do I have?
Laxus also noticed that she was on the verge of crying crouching slightly he came up close to her face
"H-hey! Don't start to cry after you just put a tough performance! Anyway is this how you greet me after years?" He whispered to Lucy. She looked at him and his gentle smile and wiped out the remaining tears forming in her eyes.
"Guess not, Mr. Cool" She chuckled. "But I know how." Lucy quickly hugged him.
She hugged him?
Thump! Thump!
My heart started pounding, stupid heart why the heck is it thumping?! Naah I'm not jealous! But, exactly what sort of relationship do they have?! I glanced at Laxus, who looked just looked as shocked but gave in and whispered,
"Idiot... You trying to ruin my reputation?" He chuckled.
"Maybe…" She whispered back. I'm annoyed. There I admitted it! Damn Why the f*** are they acting so…!
"Somebody going to tell me what's going on?" I asked darkly.
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Lucy's P.O.V:
"Somebody going to tell me what's going on?" I heard Gray question coldly. I could feel the irritation in his voice. Oh right, I guess I owe everyone answers. I broke the hug with Laxus and faced Gray with a smile of relief, he looked shocked but at least he let go of his cold look.
"Sorry! Um... This is my brother, Laxus Dreyer!" I announced kind of freaked out by my sudden bubbly voice! Immediately I heard whispers and gasps from the crowd.
Geez, it wasn't such a big event, I mean I was about to punch Juvia's face off. Then Gray stepped forward and so did Loke. Oh you idiotic Prince Charming…
"Brother...So you guys are siblings then. So how come your surnames are different, though it ain't such a deal?" Gray asked with curiosity, typical Fullbuster!
"Oh what did we think we were Fullbuster? Oh and I actually don't know why are surnames are different but do you?" I teased him with a smirk, he just sniggered. Loke was the next to talk but to Laxus instead
"Hey cuz! What's this about?!" Loke shouted as if he'd been betrayed!
"Are you actually flipping kidding me now Loke?" Laxus deadpanned as he face Loke towards me.
"Wassup cuzzie? For future reference you should think twice before hitting on your cousin!" I smiled at the orange haired guy, his jaw dropped!
"W-wait! Are you LuLu? The little kid, my cousin!" He asked edging closer!
"LuLu in the flesh Loke or should I say Locks?" I greeted the male who was at the verge of crying out of happimess.
"LuLu!" He yelled tightly hugging me! Damn idiot didn't recognize me at all!
"Locks! I- I can't breath!" I gasped as he let go with an apology. I turned to see everyone flabbergasted at the turn of events.
"Lu-chan? I'm so happy for you!" I heard Levy saying as she hugged me!
"Ahahaha! Thanks Levy-chan! But you're suffocating me!" I warned and she let go with a bright smile. I glanced at Gray who was stood near Loke, with his annoyed look again.
"Let me guess, Levy you knew?" Gray asked with his hands in his pockets.
"Gray, she's my best friend!" I yelled to him crossing my arms.
"So?! Come on tell me why you were dressed like that yesterday?" He pouted and everyone sweat dropped while fan girls screamed to see Gray's childish side!
"Yeah LuLu tell!" Loke pleaded. Tch. He had to be my cousin!
"Yeah! Sis come on!" Laxus asked. I really can't say no to my bro can I?
"Alright." I gave in.
"Oi! You say no to me, the popular kid, but yes to him!" The raven haired guy complained.
"He's my brother dumbass! Any way you want to hear or not?!"
"Fine!"
"'Okay! So this is what happened!"
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Flashback:
I was walking down the pavement in my pink crop top and demin mini skirt when I saw these boys with a bucket full of water. There must've been a lot of water in it as they looked like they were going to fall over.
"Huh? I wonder what they're doing." I thought puzzled as I stopping at the traffic light. I spotted a short (very short) old man waiting next to me, that's when it hit me! The kids carrying the bucket of water were aiming for the old man!
"Take this OLD MAN!" The little kid shouted as he threw the water in the grandpa's direction! I quickly stepped in front of him and took the little kid's water attack leaving me soaking!
"Oi! Munchkin! What do ya think you're doing to your elders! Scram before I take your lollipop!" After I had scared the kids away and probably traumatized them, I turned to face the old man who was shocked but smiled at me. Isn't that nice?
"Thank you brat!" He thanked. Brat? Guess it's his compliment?
"I'm sorry about it though, come to my house so you can dry off!" He invited me to his grand house! I swear it was more like a mansion! I quickly dried off, thank goodness I was early going to school!
"Sorry brat! I don't have anything for you to wear apart from a maid uniform!" He apologized however a strange glint was in his eyes sending me the creeps.
"N-No thanks! Um... Grandpa! But don't you have anything else!" I pleaded with puppy eyes. Which made the old dude (later I found out his name was master Makarov) tut and scramble about the place looking for something!
At least 15 minutes later Master finally came back with a pair of ripped overalls and glasses! A raised a brow, I mean it's completely ruined and what are the glasses for?
"Look brat! Take it and the glasses is a precious item to me and I want you to wear them as a gift!" He shouted, even though the master was rude I couldn't say no and nodded.
"Ano... Do you have pieces of fabric and a sewing machine?" I asked with a smile, this time it was his turn to raise a brow and nodded. So I fixed the overalls so it looked better and tried adjusting my hair but I gave up!
"Thank you Master! I'll return these to you!" I exclaimed cheerfully.
"No need brat, those overalls was a present from a friend in Scotland! I guess he hasn't realized my height yet!" The master chuckled and I giggle.
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Back into the present!:
"So after that I came to school looking like a mess!" I finished to see everyone smiling.
"What?!" I exclaimed freaked out! Both Loke and Laxus patted my head.
"Though you've become tougher..." Laxus started.
"You're still as kind as ever!" Loke finished. I grinned but suddenly a pink haired dude came into the front and there was another squeal of stupid fangirls.
"'Sup Dragneel?" I asked him curiously he turned and faced me with a huge grin!
"So you were the one who saved my Gramps! Thanks so much Luigi!" Natsu exclaimed! Idiot, but he doesn't look like he's teasing! I'm also guessing he knew I was Lucy due to the gossip already around school? Wow does news spread fast!
"It's Lucy! Remember it Natsu!" I said slamming my hand into his back as he laughed!
"Lucy!" I heard some girls shout out to me and I turned to see Cana, Mira, Lisanna and Erza!
"Hey guys!" I shouted running up to them and giving a group hug!
"We're so glad for you Lucy!" My scarlet haired friend said.
"Yeah *hic* we *hic* really are!" My sort of drunk friend told me.
"It's great you showed Juvia whose boss!" Mira whispered as she flicked her loing white hair and Lisanna nodded. Gray, Laxus, Loke, Natsu and Levy came up to us with their expressions like 'o'.
"Guess these guys are your best friends too." Gray sniggered and I pouted.
"Yeah, problem playboy?" I asked looking away from him, he did the same!
"You never told me sis, that you were going out with Fullbuster? I mean it's not like I'm against it because Gray is a good guy but you should have at least told me." Laxus pointed out!
"I'm not though!" Yelling to my brother only to find Gray laughing.
"You will!"
"Shut it, Lover boy!" Automatically everyone started to laugh even I found myself laughing!
"JUVIA THINKS YOU ARE BEING A SELFISH IDIOT!" The Blue haired girl finally burst and everyone looked at her surprised. I was about to go up to her when suddenly a pair of arms wrapped around me to hold me back, realizing it was Gray, I looked up only to see him pointing at Laxus
"Oh is that so Juvia? That's right! You insulted us Heartfilias, my blood! She can't be a selfish idiot if she's MY SISTER!" Laxus boomed out to Juvia, who was shaking. I haven't saw Laxus so angry in a long time... I felt like hugging him for protection but hey that would ruin his moment.
"J-Ju- JUVIA ISN'T SC-SCARED OF LAXUS! JUVIA IS THE MOST POPULAR GIRL IN FAIRY TAIL, JUVIA IS GRAY-SAMA'S NUMBER 1 FAN! JUVIA IS-" The blue bitch screamed at me and my brother. When Juvia mentioned Gray he gripped me tighter, guessing Gray's trying to keep his cool! Ha that blue idiot can scream all she likes until, my cuzzie interrupts her!
"-Juvia is a b*tch who is messing with the wrong family! Juvia is a girl who thinks to highly of herself! WELL b*tch you ain't Cleopatra's mum to think that! Sheesh you're not acting very attractive!" My Cousin scoffed.
Really Loke?
Cleo…
Cleopatra's mom?
Really?
Putting that bit to aside I was feeling so emotional, just when I was about to walk in, I heard another voice from behind me.
"That's right! You can't pick on Lucy while we're here!" Erza yelled, I sweat dropped! It's not like I'm really being bullied... But hey she's looking out for me. That's when all of my friends started protecting me.
"Luce, is one of us, she belongs here too! Don't treat her differently or you'd have to go through me!" Natsu yelled.
"Lucy *hic* isn't some *hic* doll you can *hic* rip!" Cana shouted drunkly?!
"She's one of us you b*tch!" Mira stated now with a dark aura like Erza!
Whoop! Whoop!
Go Mira!
"Lu-chan, is... is my best friend! You can't hurt Lu-chan while I'm here!" Levy-chan announced (thanks Levy-chan!)
"Lucy is our friend, only 'cause YOU don't like her, don't make her our enemy!" A familiar male voice said! I quickly turmed around, loosening the grip of Gray's arm to see a platinum blonde smiling at me.
"Sting! How do you know it's me! When the heck did you come?" I asked suspiciously, I mean, I don't remember on telling Sting anything!
"Honestly Lucy, you think a few glasses would stop me from recognizing my childhood friend? Plus you did go to my old school, Sabertooth." He explained. I chuckled slightly.
"You tried asking me out, you idiot!" I replied only to notice I was ruining the heroic moment!
"Anyway! You get it now! As long as we're here nobody hurts Lucy!" Lisanna ended.
I felt kind of guilty on bringing my friends into this but I guess that is what friends do: help each other.
"See how many people are protecting you! You don't need to fight a battle yourself!" Gray whispered into my ear. Why can I feel my heart pumping and my cheeks burning up? Damn I even heard a chuckle from Gray!
"Haha! I finally made you blush!" He whispered and I stomped on his foot making him laugh
"Feisty as ever!" We both giggled forgetting about Juvia completely!
"THAT IS IT! JUVIA THINKS YOU NEED SOME SENSE SMASHED TO YOUR FACE!" She screamed and started running up to me with her petite fist! Before I could do anything I felt Gray's hands unwrap around me, I didn't really care, all I did was shut my eyes tight waiting for the impact! But nothing came! No push, no pain, nothing! I opened my eyes to see someome's back facing me. I tried to see the person's face and realized it was Gray!
He was holding Juvia's fist with one arm and Juvia had froze.
"G-Gray- Sa-sama?!"" Her trembling voice asked as Gray let go of her fist to turn around from the surprised girl.
"How can anyone get so abusive with a little bit of jealousy? Juvia, I admit you're my biggest fan but don't mess with these guys. Let me just warn you: if you mess with a friend, there is always a tougher, scarier one behind them." Gray stated coldly and walked back to my side.
"See Juvia!" I spoke to the frozen girl.
"My friends are always there for each other, even if there is a risk. Why? Because that's what true friends do!" Juvia turned around as if she was wiping her tears and looked back at me with a death glare plus a smirk.
"Oh yeah b*tch! Remember, I'm the most popular girl in Fairy Tail High! I'll get other kids to fight against you!" She stated now smiling to herself. Woah, this girl just doesn't pay attention! I turned to the audience (the nosey crowd!)
"Would you really wanna do that? Hmm? I mean check it out! My bro is the FT football manager! My cousin is the second most popular and the resident playboy!" I explained and heard a 'oi!' From Loke and chuckled.
"My best friend is a genius! My other bestie is the school's, Titania, school's prez, Fairy Tail's demon! MiraJane here is the hot supermodel! Cana is the school's toughest drinker! Natsu, is a freaking boxer! Sting? I'm guessing this idiot is the rich kid and third in line to popular central! Lisanna, the photographer and school's reporter! Finally, I'm friends with the most popular kid in FT… Do I need to continue? So you guys wanna mess with me now?" I finshed with a smile and turned to Juvia.
"I could become popular too, ya know?" I stated simply and heard slight gasps from the corners. So? Can't I become popular? I turned to Juvia who had a smirk all over her little face.
"Oh... So you think you can become popular huh? Juvia will leave your friends to tell you!" She said and walked off with these other girls!
Everyone started to scatter as I turned around to face my friends and raised a brow.
"So... What's the big deal?" I asked only to see everyone with either a I'm-so-sorry look or a what-have-you-done look.
"Um... Are you guys okay?" I asked while turning to Laxus and Loke, who were shaking their heads and pointing to Gray!
"Hey, no! Why do I have to tell her?!" He complained. Okay! I'm starting to get real annoyed! I put my hand on my hip and started tapping my foot impatiently!
DING! DONG! Oh great there goes the morning bell.
"Well, Gray seeing as you are the most popular kid and you've got the same lesson next, why don't you tell her? Oh and see you later Lucy!" Erza said and everyone else went away saying there goodbyes leaving me, speechless.
"Oi, you wanna be late for class or something?" I heard Gray's cold voice as he walked without me!
"H-Hey! Wait up!" I yelled running up to him... What's the big deal of becoming popular…?
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Ritzy: There you go! Sorry it probs ain't the best! I was at my family friend's house yesterday! Dammit! They've got some real annoying kids! Those stupid Munchkins! But yeah! Thanks!
Gray: Munchkins?
Ritzy: Dude have you never watched Wizard of Oz?
Natsu: Wizard of who?
Ritzy: Oz?
Natsu: Bob?
Ritzy: No Oz!
Natsu: Lolz?
Ritzy: OZ OZ OZ!
Natsu: Oh Oz? Nah never.
Ritzy: *Slams head on to her table. *
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I don't need a weapon,
My friends are my power.
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