Chapter 7
"Hey class! We have a new student who will be with us for the next whole year. Let's welcome her and get along with her well. Introduce yourself to the class, MINERVA." announced Miss Yukino as she stepped into the class with a girl who looked bossy behind her. It was Minerva, the girl who would fight with Lucy till the end. Lucy's number one enemy from young.
"Minerva? What is she doing here? Oh gosh!" thought Lucy as she frowned. Her hands slightly clenched and she held on tightly to her shirt, thinking of the possible reasons of Minerva being here.
"The only reason for her to be her is because of you, stupid darling. The heart to always win you, she still have it, understand. So better watch out for her." warned Natsu into Lucy's ears as he read his girl's mind. Lucy frowned more and nodded her head slightly, agreeing to what Natsu said. "Yes. Only that is the possible reason." thought Lucy, as she stared at Minerva, as if ready to give it all out if her enemy start the war.
"I am Minerva. Lucy's and Natsu's childhood friend. Thanks for taking me in. Hope we get along well, thank you." Minerva introduced warmly with a fake smile. Of course, only Lucy and Natsu knew that her warmth and smile is fake. They believed it was just a show and the real meaning of it was to tell Lucy that the war begins now. Everyone turned to Natsu and Lucy upon hearing the phrase "childhood friend". Natsu nodded his head towards their curiosity and looked away.
"We welcome you, Minerva. Let's get along well, my friend." said Lucy while standing up. She gave Minerva a fake smile, as if saying that she was ready to fight against her at any time.
"Yes, why not. After all, we had been childhood friends. So many things to catch up with you and Natsu, Lucy." replied Minerva fakely. The two stared at each other. Only Levy, Juvia, Gray and Gajeel could sense that something was fishy between the two girls while others, including Miss Yukino were surprised by that Lucy and Natsu had a childhood friend who was going to be their classmate. Natsu just shrugged his shoulders, haing that always emotionless face despite him very worried for Lucy.
Then, Miss Yukino assigned a place for Minerva at the back of the class as the front was already occupied. As Minerva passed by Lucy, she smirked at her, as if warning her to watch out in the future. Lucy just rolled her eyes and gave Miss Yukino her full attention, literally ignoring the huaghty girl. Seeing her reaction, Minerva walked away arrogantly, revealing her bossy side. Natsu smiled at himself, and in his heart, he praised his fiance for the reaction she gave.
*Lunch Time*
The best friends of the couple immediately zoomed to them as soon as the teacher left the classroom. "Lu-chan! What is with that Minerva? Her attitude was seriously atrocious! Did you all see what she did when she walked past Lu-chan?" grumbled Levy. Juvia nodded in agreement. "Shorty's right. Natsu, you know anything?" said Gajeel. They were all curious about Minerva, especially the way she treated Lucy.
"Well, let me explain then. First of all, Natsu and I were actually on good terms with her until the age of eight. Okay, I should fill you guys up about her first. Her mother died young as soon as she gave birth to Minerva and so, she was raised by her father. However, her father did not shower her with any care or love that every child should deserve as he thinks that Minerva is the murderer of his beloved wife. But, what can he do? Minerva was his child so he raised her up despite the fact that he hated her so much. Minerva was raised up with uncountable strokes of canes, thorough scoldings and a meal per day only. Thankfully, her father still sent her to school for education." Lucy explained to them.
That girl was enrolled to the same elementary school as me and Lucy. Both of us felt sorry for her and decided to friend her. We gave her our attention as much as possible as we want to let her know that even though she does not have the love from her parents, but she still have people who care for her. But one day, everything changed. That day was the day when we need to pay our school fees. Minerva, who had her fees always ready, however, did not have it with her that day. She cried and told me and Lucy that her father gambled all of the money away so she did not have the money to pay. The other classmates heard it and all laughed at Minerva. Lucy, who could not stand it, stood up for Minerva and tell them about Minerva's family backgrounds. Although the classmates felt sorry and even apologised to her, Minerva was very frustrated at Lucy about spilling out the secret that she does not want others to know. And from that day onwards, she hated Lucy so much that she always go against her whenever opportunities rises. So, you can see why Minerva came to our class. To get rid of Lucy and take revenge, I believed." Natsu continued on.
The friends all nodded their heads as the question was finally answered. They were all unaware that someone was outside the class and listening to whatever they just said.
Then, out of nowhere, Minerva popped into their sights. "Why look at me like this? Lucy, aren't you suppose to show me the school?" asked Minerva fakely. She was standing outside and had heard what they were talking about. "You will get it from me, you bitch. I swear." Minerva screamed in her head.
Lucy stood up but Levy and Juvia held her back, afraid of what Minerva might be doing to Lucy. However, Lucy just patted her best friends' shoulders, reassuring them that she would be fine. Then, she headed towards the door. She turned around, seeing his fiance mouthing the words "be careful" to her and she nodded her head and returned a small smile. And with that, the president and the new girl left the class, leaving the rest who were worried about Lucy, especially Natsu. The air between Lucy and Minerva was filled with tension as they walked along the corridor. Lucy was walking stiffly, not knowing what might happen in any time.
Some time later, they reached the Science Lab unknowingly. As if they had good understanding between them, they stopped in front of the door of the lab. Minerva turned and glared at Lucy. She was getting annoyed at Lucy's attitude of ignoring her and she was jealous about her number one enemy being the president of the student council of the school and of having those friends! "You! Why did you go around telling others about me? This is nothing to do with you! Son of a bitch!" She vented her annoyance and jealousy all at Lucy in one shot. Her fists were clenched tightly, with her finger nails going its way to meet the flesh.
"Sorry for that. Minerva, I-" apologised Lucy, as she saw how tight Minerva was holding her fists. She really hoped that Minerva can walked out of the past and that they could still be friends. But, she thought it would be too late now once she saw Minerva's attitude towards her.
"Enough! I had enough of you, you dog! Bitch! You will get it from me, you mother fucker!" screamed Minerva at the top of her voice, not even wanting to hear Lucy's voice. With jealousy and anger overwhelmed her, she lost her mind as she screamed at Lucy, declaring the start of their war. She was going to end it here, right in this school.
It was Lucy's first time ever getting humiliated and scolded like this. She was angry at Minerva's childish act that she decided to play along with her. She could not stand it anymore about Minerva's bossy and ignorant attitude that she was going to go all out. Both of them glared at each other, as if their eyes could spitfire. The extreme tension was so uncomfortable that the people who were spying on them went off away quietly, without alerting the two girls who looked like termagants.
It was Levy, Juvia, Gray, Gajeel and Lucy's fiance.
A/N: Hi everyone! So how is this chapter? Sorry for the late update as I was quite busy these few days. I will come up with the next chapter as soon as possible so stay tune! Leave a review of what you think after reading this. Thank you of all you for your support! XD
