Greetings my NaLu darlings! First I apologise for being super late, unfortunately I have a modem instead of capped internet and I used it up the begin of last month. Anyway I want to thank all those who commented and sent condolences; you guys really cheered me up. Oooooh and I'm one review away from my twentieth! Hopefully I'd like to make thirty with this chapter, maybe I'm pushing my luck lol.
So I guess this story is going all told from the third person or from Lucy's point of view. It still will be like this for a little and then I'll switch to Natsu. Depending how this story processes, I want to really make this story as long as can be because I suck at trying to elaborate chapters hence I always have short completed stories. Currently my last completed story is like 16k. Short right?!
Alrighty then here is Chapter four!
"911 What is your emergency?"
"…"
"Hello? Is anyone there?"
"Yes? Can you hear me?" a female voice whispered
"Ma'am what is your emergency?"
"I – on a boat- please- hello?" the line was breaking up.
"Ma'am your line is breaking up, try repeating some words so I can catch what you're saying."
"I- kidnap- boat… BEEP BEEP BEEP"
Three weeks after Lucy's get together
Bad aura misted around the police station on a Monday morning. Erza Scarlet was hot with anger, you would easily have seen the smoke come out her ears. Why is that so? Do you really want to know? Well let's head to a safer destination…
Comparing the bad aura to the police station. Magnolia Bugle was full of productivity and is extremely busy. Because of the towns very own new superhero, newspapers have been selling like crazy, the Bugle even had to resort to giving the interns bigger responsibilities. Not that they minded especially a young man Romeo who's working extra hard so he can be transferred to Nivit.
More people were being hired too which made the work environment very cluttered. And people running around most of the time you can only imagine the accidents. Lucy for one was being cautious and was staying at her desk eating two minute noodles, Levy decided to hang back with her best friend till the madness died in the main lobby of the office.
"There sure are a lot of new faces around here…" Lucy said while eating her noodles.
"Lu-chan it's not lady like to eat with your mouth full." Levy teased.
Lucy took a large slurp on her noodles to provoke her friend's statement and Levy laughed at the correct predicted action.
"You know what's ridiculous though. Natsu finds this a turn on" Lucy said which resulted with a stunned Levy which escalated to a giggly Levy.
"So that's his weird fantasy… its different."
The girls were interrupted by Mira walking up to them with a person behind her. The girl wore her trademark smile which was so warm and nice that no one could be mean to her… ever. Like even when the boss' son would come in to terrorise the coffee girls she would kick him out with a smile on his face. Off topic, Mira walked up to the cubicle with someone behind her.
"Morning girls, this here is Sorano Aguria. She's our new columnist." Mira stepped aside to reveal a pretty young woman with white hair like Mira herself but had bangs and she wore white clothing on top of that.
She smiled sweetly at the blonde and bluenette "Hi nice to meet you."
Lucy smiled sweetly back "I'm Lucy and this is Levy" she gestured to Levy next to her.
Sorano stared dumbfounded at Lucy "Wait you're Lucy? Oh my gosh! I'm a big fan of your work!" she squealed.
"O-oh really?" Lucy asked and Sorano nodded eagerly.
"Sorry Ladies but I do have to get Sorano update with the office, she'll see you later." Mira nudged Sorano.
"Oh right, silly me" Sorano giggled.
The two walked off with Lucy and Levy watching them off, Levy looked a bit concerned and looked at her friend "It wasn't just me getting bad vibes right?"
Lucy nodded her head slowly "We can't base our opinion on her because of that reason though."
Levy nodded in agreement. A new thought occurred to her head "Oh you'll never guess what happened this morning!"
"If you're going to tell me about Black Steel again can it wait till we're back at my place where I can sleep on comfy bed while you blabber on about it?" Lucy teased and Levy punched her arm playfully.
"No it's got to do with our buddies at the police station. Apparently a criminal escaped from prison and stole some important equipment at the DNA analysis lab"
Lucy's eyes detected shock and worry. She was sure Juvia was an all-night worker, was she caught up in the robbery? And how pissed off is Erza currently? That made her shiver. Maybe it would be best to talk to Erza in a week… or two.
"Did Juvia get caught up in it? I mean she kinda lives in the lab at night."
Levy's serious expression turned into a smirk. "I called her this morning and this is what she said and I quote "Gray-sama was my hero! He talked Juvia out of work to go home early. Gray-sama saved Juvia's life! Juvia doesn't know how to repay her hero!" unquote" Levy told with a very well done Juvia impersonation.
Lucy giggled just imagining the hell Gray must be going through. Natsu would kill himself laughing later when Lucy tells him. But on a serious note Lucy couldn't stop herself from wondering who the person was that broke out of prison. And will Salamander get involved. But she can't get involved in this story unless the superhuman got involved, for now she'll stay in the dark and restlessly wait.
Before she knew it four thirty had been displayed on her digital clock on her desk. The blonde collected her belongings and was stopped by Aries.
"I'm sorry I know your about to leave but this package came in for you. Sorry again, sorry!"
Lucy chuckled lightly to herself and took the package from Aries. An envelope was stuck on top, it had nothing written on though. She detached it and opened it, she read the following,
Miss Heartfilia, before you proceed reading please do so in a private area what you going to read isn't for public eye.
Lucy looked up observing her surroundings. The office was still busy, she was leaving anyway so she neatly tucked the letter back in the envelope and put in her purse and the package under her arm.
Once she locked her front door she made her way to her couch and grabbed the letter and carried on reading.
Miss Heartfilia I'm not sure if you'll believe me or not but I am Salamander. I need your help.
Lucy's eyes widened. Salamander? Writing to her? For help?
This might be odd hearing from me, especially asking for help. I know you well enough from your stories that you're a lover of justice and are one to find the truth. You are probably wondering how you can believe it's really me writing this. If you have doubts look in the package.
Lucy ripped it open quicker that lightning. Underneath all the Styrofoam she pulled up something that she couldn't deny that was his. She pulled out his famous scale looking scarf. It may be an imitation but she's never seen another scarf like this in the world.
This is what I need your help with. There is a dangerous criminal out on the loose and I need to lure him out. He also turns out to be one of the richest men in Fiore and always surrounds himself with innocent civilians. He's having a yacht party at Hargeon in a few days. I need your help to investigate on him to get enough evidence on a crime he did and lure him out so I can deal with him.
This will definitely benefit us both. So please consider it, if you agree meet me by Hargeon Harbour tomorrow. I'll be wearing a Black and White hooded coat. If I don't see you by 9pm I'll take it that you have denied my offer.
PS, don't forget to bring my scarf.
Sincerely Salamander.
What was she thinking? Lucy Heartfilia my friends was not thinking. She was utterly ballzy for doing this, but in her heads this would be stupid letting an opportunity like this pass. This is pointing more to her favour since she received evidence from the fiery super person, not to mention this will benefit her greatly in her career.
Lucy was assuming to wear something appropriate for the yacht party, it would be inappropriate to show up in jeans and a hoodie jacket. Lucy had a fair share of formal clothing since she was raised in an upper class environment. The habit of looking and even worse buying got the best of her.
She grabbed a long plum coloured dress out and slid into the soft fabric. The v-line was low and the dress slit on her right hand side was high and to complete the primary look she wore black peep-toe heels. She pulled half of her hair up and used a plum coloured ribbon.
She left considerably early because the train ride to Hargeon was 45 minutes. She rented a hotel room and waited an hour. She walked to the harbour and saw the lights from a distance.
'I guess not a lot of people can get into these kinds of parties.' she thought to herself
She waited near the yacht when her watch read 8:58. She gazed around and felt a finger tap her shoulder. She turned around to see a hooded figure. Lucy inched back a bit for caution.
"It's me." The figure said in a low sounding tone.
"Salamander?"
The hooded figure nodded. She gave him his scarf and he mumbled a thanks. Before she could say anything he pointed to the yacht that was nearing department. She notice him walk passed her and proceeded to the yacht, before she could second guess her feet ran after him. She kept following him till the railings near the side of the boat. The yacht made its way further into the ocean.
The two stood in silence until the yacht dropped anchor. Salamander spoke again in his low toned voice "Follow me we need to compile a plan."
Lucy's apartment phone was ringing like crazy. The answering machine displayed 18 messages.
"Hi you reached Lucy and Plue! *whoof*! Leave a message!"
"Lucy?! This is your boyfriend for the 19th time, I've tried your cell like 100 times. Where are you? If your home please pick up!"
Lucy and Salamander made their way to a secluded room. Lucy closed the door behind her and faced the hooded figure.
"Alright, what plan did you have in mind?" Lucy asked.
The hooded figure didn't move, he stayed silent which gave Lucy an uneasy settlement in Lucy's stomach. The figure turned his back to her and brought down his hood to reveal… black hair. Her stomach flipped for the worse, this wasn't him which meant she was in serious danger.
"I'm so glad prison hasn't made my tricking skills rusty" the man slowly inched his way to face her "Good to see you again miss Hearfilia"
Lucy recognised the sleezy voice which was suppressed before. The man was no doubt was the thief Lucy met just roughly 2 months ago, Bora. What Levy told her… was that? 'Apparently a criminal escaped from prison and stole some important equipment at the DNA analysis lab'. No doubt about it he was the one who broke out of prison. But what in the world was he planning? And how come Lucy was involved?
She was shaking in fear and hot in anger all in one. Lucy was as smart as they come, and to be tricked liked this pissed her off immensely. Bora saw the blondes conflicting emotions and chuckled lightly to himself.
"I take it you don't like to be tricked. But trust me dear you should feel honoured you're here."
"And why is that?!" she screamed at him.
"Well I'm gonna let you in on a secret… This yacht belongs to yours truly." He gestured to himself.
Her iris's shrunk from what he shared, what does that mean. She stayed silent to hear the rest of what he had to say.
"I planned this little party, as you have noticed most of the guests are women. As a gentlemanly host I offered them fine refreshments." Bora walked over to the door and opened it reveal six large men holding unconscious women.
"You see miss Lucy I am a business man and I do best in selling young women. I decided to add you to the list because I like some fun for my own."
Lucy was shaking in anger more than fear at the moment. Hot tears poured from her eyes rolling onto her cheeks. "So you use women to please yourselves in different ways… Your intent is to ruins others' lives to achieve in surpassing your own?" Her voice was shaking as it was becoming louder. She looked up to the disgusting men holding innocent woman, the blonde woman was literally snarling at them. "You are the worst kind of humans out there!" she screamed at them.
Bora simply laughed at her, along with his friends. Bora stopped laughing and looked at her seriously "Before we continue, I'm obliged to give you a last request. I'm sure you like to use the bathroom now because you won't need it later" he said in a disgusting manner which made her skin crawl. Without her agreement he snapped his fingers and one of the men escorted her into hall. She walked slowly till they were near a coat closest. Lucy stopped immediately.
"What's the big idea Blondie- AHH!" before the man knew it Lucy had grabbed a Taser under her dress and zapped the man leaving him unconscious. She leapt to the coat closest and locked it behind her. She grabbed her phone from inside her bra and dialled 911.
"911 What is your emergency?"
Lucy didn't answer because of the sound of footsteps came from outside the door
"Hello? Is anyone there?"
"Yes? Can you hear me?" a female voice whispered
"Ma'am what is your emergency?"
"I'm on a boat and have been kidnapped can you help me please!... hello?" Lucy wasn't getting a response.
"Ma'am your line is breaking up, try repeating some words so I can catch what you're saying."
"Kidnap, boat, kidnap, boat" Lucy repeated until the line went dead. She looked at the signal which showed 0%.
She heard two male voices outside her door and the knob turned vigorously. The men realised it was locked. A minute passed before she heard a key enter the lock and open the door.
"There she is!" the one man yelled, grabbing her harshly and pulling her back to the room they were previously in. she was harshly thrown on the floor and only heard the men's laughter erupt. Bora's especially.
"Do you think I'm an idiot. I'm not just some petty bank thief. No I knew if any of you blasted women were conscience you would attempt calling 911. The service here is zero to nothing, so when I say no one will hear your screams. It's not a bluff."
Lucy stood on her feet and tumbled back as the men took slow steps towards her, she was sweating bricks. How was she going to get… out… this.
CRASH!
The roof was fallen to piece while a figure came through with the falling ceiling. He although landed gracefully on the floor. He looked at the men with hatred and disgust and peered to a shaken Lucy who had turned into a shocked Lucy. She recognised that red hair anywhere…
AN: I know its short but I want to keep you guys in suspense and hungry for more. I also wanted to contribute to NALU week. So thanks for reading guys! Don't forget to review!
PS I'll update sooner if you review Gihee.