Forever's Not Enough
A/N: Not sure if I can do a double update this week, but here's Chapter 8! Hope you enjoy and have one. I had an effin' week! I have to do special projects, group works, assignments and blablabla some work. Plus got brokenhearted last Thursday, it hurts. Turns out he was surrounded by girlfriends. But my friend gave me advice that just hit me!
Anyways, Enjoy this Chapter~!
- Edit: 05/17/14
Chapter Eight - Mischievous Individuals
A few days have passed since that wonderful night. The three mischievous nights didn't make a move yet. So far everything is still okay. Rogue, even though he was assigned to do nothing, still helped out in the library. Sting and Lucy had a close friendship that some servant started making a rumor about them dating. But of course, Greg heard, and dealt with the servant who said so. Ms. Spetto, the ever so nosy maid of Lucy, would interrogate her at times about her feelings about Sting. And all she would say is that they were just close friends. Of course she would just nod in response with an unconvinced look. Rogue, who was Ms. Spetto's partner-in-crime, queried Sting as well, about his feelings for Lucy. He gave the same answer, much to Rogue's dismay. Day by day, Rogue would ask the same question all over again. But today, everything would change!
Rogue, completely frustrated of getting nothing out of Sting, busied himself with some history books. As usual, his favorite spot in the library was near the window, where he would get much sunlight so he could read. Even at night time, he would still stay in the usual table. Yet mostly, some maids would find him staring at the starry night sky, which they found quite..cute. He was so interested about the history of the One Magic, when out of the corner of his eye, he saw Sting barge in the library, and went straight to the History Corner. From his view, he caught him grab a book about the Heartfilias. Rogue read that book, and it's such a wonder why Sting would read it when he has no interest in books nonetheless. Rogue's suspicions may be true, that he's finally realizing his own feelings for Lucy.
"Sting," Rogue called out. The blonde's head whipped around at him with an eyebrow cocked. "Come here, let me ask you something" Rogue continued. Sting nodded, placed the book safely under his arm and walked to Rogue. When he reached the black haired dragon slayer, Sting sat across him, placing the book down on the table. He knew Rogue was serious about this, but Sting tried his best to act calm and look lazy. "I'm going to ask you again. For the nth time, Sting. I'm your friend right? And I know that friends are supposed to tell each other everything. So tell me, do you like Lucy?" he asked straightforwardly. Sting didn't respond, his nervous blue eyes darted somewhere else. Irritated, Rogue stopped reading. "Do. You. Like. Lucy?" he emphasized each word.
Sting felt Rogue's eyes burn himself. With a heavy sigh, he nodded. "Okay. Fine! You got me! I like her...And so what's the big deal? It's not like you're working with someone to match me and Lucy and have us live a happy ever after, right?" he asked, not knowing how true the last statement was. He thought for a moment and his eyes widened. He stared at Rogue with uneasy eyes. "Right?" he confirmed. Sting saw his partner smirk a little and went back to his reading. He gulped, it was a bad idea for spilling the beans.
"Maybe..." Rogue's smirk got bigger, "Maybe not". After that, Sting's heart throbbed as the smirk was still on Rogue's face. Sting silently cursed and opened his book. He didn't bother looking at the Table of Contents, nor the introduction. All he had to do was pick a random page, pretend he was reading and fool Rogue. Why fool his partner? Well that question should be answered later on. But to remind you, Rogue already knew his plan.
Ms. Spetto was clearly busy in the kitchen when Rogue came in. As usual, a lot of greetings from the other servants and from the head chef, Kyle were given to him. He would simply respond with a nod. Rogue spotted Ms. Spetto near the oven and he came forward to tell her what Sting said. "He admits," he said, earning an excited gasp from her, "But Sting has a plan to confuse me. He knows I am working with some sort of matchmaker. He wants to fool me, to let me see him as if he is productive. He thinks I like Lucy, from the way I see it, he's being competitive about it. When his plan succeeds, he thinks I would give up all hope I have with Lucy. Then our move is to let him win, but loose at the same time" Rogue reported.
Ms. Spetto nodded and listened carefully as the dragon slayer continued. "So here's our plan!" Rogue whispered, gathering more maids, Greg, Kyle, some kitchen staff, the cats (who barged in to get some more fish) and the three mischievous mice. They conversed about the plan, Rogue explained everything: from their starting point until the end of it all. But of course, if there would be some complications, Greg would fix it all. He was the person closest to Sting in the mansion, except for Lucy, Lector, Fro and Rogue. After the long plan, all agreed and practiced what they are assigned to do.
"That boy would come crying to me. I'm sure of it. He would ask for advice, and what I do is what I do! And what I do always worked! He would always be encouraged with my special advice" Greg gloated, drinking a cup of coffee. The other servants in the kitchen agreed.
Kyle smiled at him. "Let the boy come! Let him come! If he doesn't and goes on crying waterfalls, you go to him. After all, no one could make him regain his senses back but you and Miss Lucy!" he said to him. More servants agreed to almost what everyone's opinions are.
"Children nowadays! I just can't believe them! They would go through everything just to win someone's heart. But I shouldn't blame them, though. When I was young, my crush's father banned me from entering their property because he believes I am no good for his daughter. You know what I did? I stubbornly went in their house when her parents were gone! The girl was flattered to see me there, but seconds later their parents arrived. They didn't look happy. Her father grabbed me from the collar and started scolding me. He shook me hard and I bit his hand to set myself free! He chased after me but I heard my crush say I was actually pretty brilliant!" Greg told them. Everyone in the kitchen laughed with his tale, including Rogue, the most serious person you could come across in the mansion.
Kyle punched him in the arm. "That's nothing! When I was in school, they told me to reveal my crush's name and so I did..." and the tale goes on until everyone told them their hilarious stories. They didn't even care if they embarrass themselves or not, it's just their way of taking away the boredom. Truth be told, Rogue enjoyed it here. It's like they were a guild just like Fairy Tail: cheerful and friendly. But after hearing the sad news about Lucy's leave, his interest on joining Fairy Tail faded.
In Fairy Tail...
It was so busy in Fairy Tail, everyone's buzzing and happily chatting with each other. So far, there were no brawls. Their joyful atmosphere ended when someone barged in their guild. "How lively your guild is! But surely you have heard about the excommunication of Sting Eucliffe with Sabertooth" he said. The man was tall, with messy black hair and crystal clear eyes. The guild's attention focused on him. He looked around for his assigned target, but no signs of her. "Ah the rumors were true! Lucy Heartfilia, she just left your guild, correct? I have some news for you all! I'm sure you would be interested in whatsoever I am about to say!" he announced. Everyone eyed at him, asking for the so-called news.
"Eucliffe and Heartfilia, they were on the same train weeks ago! Have you heard about the train crash? They were on the very train and that's all I know...But since Lucy Heartfilia is my dear childhood friend, will you help me find her?"
Here it goes! This story is extended up to the 30th chapter! Thank you for reading/reviewing/favorite-ing/following! I appreciate them! It's like so...awesome!
THIS CHAPTER WAS EDITED LAST: 05/17/14.
