Foss sweatdropped. Seriously? This girl learns there's an afterlife, meets the lord of the underworld, sees flying buildings, and she wants to go have "fun".
"What kind of fun were you thinking of Miss Lucy?"
"What's the nightlife like in the Underworld Fos? Clubs? Parties? Anything except staying in an apartment alone?"
"Uhhh…."
"Fos, come on, I'm bored. I won't get into any trouble, promise!" said Lucy.
"Fine, but if you do get into any trouble, it's not my problem."
Lucy squealed with excitement and victory.
"Follow me, I'll show you around Inferis' nightlife. Don't get lost and follow closely, some parts aren't exactly the safest."
"Okay, okay. Don't be such a worry-wart Fos, I'm not exactly helpless, and I do know some self-defense."
"Whatever you say Miss Lucy."
Foss led Lucy out of the apartments around different streets and stopped at what looked like a bus station.
"Seriously?" Lucy questioned.
"Seriously what?" said Fos puzzled.
"Seriously? We're in the Underworld, with flying buildings and strange wildlife, and we're gonna take the bus?"
Fos paused and turned to look at her.
"How else do people get around? Fly?" says Fos.
"Well I thought it'd be something better than a…."
Lucy trailed off as she saw what looked like a flying dragon head towards her.
"Holy shit" said Lucy, before she ducked behind Fos.
"That's the bus Miss Lucy."
"No, that's a giant lizard."
Wow, thought Fos. This girl's a smart one… way to state the obvious.
"Just get on, it's perfectly safe."
"Whatever you say Fos, but if I die, I'm blaming you"
"Sure, sure just get on"
They boarded the dragons back, which was surprisingly pretty comfy and secure. As the dragon took off Lucy asked, "So, where are we headed to?"
"We're going to Bosco. It has some of the Underworld's best nightlife. Everything's open til the morning. There are clubs, shopping districts, restaurants, and pretty much anything you can think of."
"That's amazing, but wait Fos, I don't have any money."
"Don't worry about that, the Underworld doesn't have any currency. Having currency brings out the bad in people and causes an increase in crime. If anything, we mostly trade for goods. For example, I know a woman who exchanges roses for a smile."
"That's pretty awesome, so what do these people have to gain out of giving away these things?" asked Lucy.
"It's not really what they have to gain, some people have been in the Underworld for so long and it gets boring, so they find things they like to do and give them to people to make them happy. Plus, everyone if well provided for here in the Underworld, so no one really has a need for money or anything like that."
"That's amazing. If only it was like that everywhere else, there wouldn't be a need for crime or poverty."
"True, but sometimes there are just bad people causing those issues. We have those people in the Underworld too."
"You do? So, do I have to worry about thiefs and robbers walking down the street or to my house?" asked Lucy. I mean, it'd be pretty damn annoying if I was walking back home and some idiot was trying to rob me.
"Not likely, people who commit crimes are punished here in the Underworld and are sent to different districts where they can't harm anyone."
The dragon stopped at Bosco before Lucy could ask anymore questions. Fos and Lucy stepped off the dragon and into a bustling city filled with lights, buildings, shops, food venders and so much more. Lucy marveled at how beautiful everything was, and she didn't need any money to get those things.
"So, where would you like to stop first Miss Lucy?"
"There's so much to see and do? Any recommendations?" asked Lucy.
"Well would you like to eat or shop first?" said Fos.
"Maybe something to eat, I am kind of hungry."
Fos led Lucy around to different food vendors, getting somethings small at each place before going to another. Any food you could ever want or dream of, it was there. By the time Lucy and Fos reached the sixth vender, they were stuffed.
"Let's walk around a bit, I want to see the sights." Said Lucy.
Fos nodded, and they began wandering around the streets. Lucy was beginning to feel a bit tired before she spotted a pet store.
"FOSSS! IS THAT A PET STORE? CAN WE GO IN? I WANT TO SEE THE CUTE ANIMALS!"
Fos jumped, startled. It's just a pet store, why is she so excited? But, he nodded anyways as Lucy dragged him off to the pet shop.
The door chime rang as they stepped through the doors, they were greeted with a flurry of different animals that all swarmed at Lucy's feet.
"Omygawddddddd" squealed Lucy, "They're all so cute, I just want to take them all home and love them"
The shopkeeper chuckled at the sight.
Lucy looked up to see a kind looking, middle aged woman walking towards them.
"Well dear, the animals seem to have taken a liking towards you" said the shopkeeper smiling.
Lucy laughed, "They're so sweet, I just want to hug all of them."
"I know the feeling dear, that's why my husband and I opened this shop. Are you looking for anything specific?" she asked.
"Not really, I just wanted to come say hi and see all the cute creatures you have here." Said Lucy.
"Haha dear, take your time."
"Thank you."
Lucy looked around to give everyone attention, before she spotted a white little creature huddled away from the big group. Lucy stood up, and walked over to him. The little white creature turned. Lucy squealed in adoration, this was probably the cutest… wait, what was it…..
"Miss, what exactly is he?" asked Lucy.
"Ah that's Plue, he's a dog."
"He's absolutely adorable!"
"Fos! Come look, come look. Look at this adorable little doggie!" said Lucy.
Fos walked over.
"Uhm Miss Lucy, that doesn't really look like a dog…" said Fos
"Shhhh Fos, you'll hurt his feelings!"
Lucy went to pet Plue. Plue jumped into Lucy's arms.
"Punn-punn" said the little creature. Which caused Lucy to squeal some more and Fos to roll his eyes.
"Seems he has taken a liking to you, dear. He's all yours if you want him. He doesn't really like people, so this is a first."
"I would love to give him a nice home, what do I owe you ma'am?" asked Lucy.
"I just need to know that Plue is going to have a nice loving home, that's all I can ask for any of them."
"Ofcourse, I'll take good care of him!" said Lucy.
"Good, come back any time dear." Said the shopkeeper.
End of chapter 4. Lucy finally met Plue! Please R&R! Thanks~ Luxten