Everyone was back at the village and...
"Why did you have to fall for that?!" I yelled at the idiot that was at the bottom of MY pit fall.
"This isn't the time for pranks, Lucy!" Natsu yelled back. The villagers were whispering behind me about it being unbelievable that someone fell for it but I didn't care. That idiot ruined my fun!
"It wasn't meant for you!" I retorted. Natsu looked down and had a shocked expression on his face. I rolled my eyes at his child like behavior. I turned and faced the villagers. They were still whispering and stuff. I ignored them for now. Now what to do? My only source of entertainment is gone and it would be best to attack those losers at night. I sank down to sit on the ground. I cris-crossed my legs and crossed my arms. I started tilting my head from side to side as I thought. I heard foot steps behind me.
"Lucy, what are you doing?" I heard Happy ask. Soon after that was a sound of a loud thud. I turned to look at Natsu and Happy. Then I looked down to the source of the thud, where they threw down Gray. Poor Gray.
"I'm thinking." I simply stated as I slightly pouted.
"Do you want some fish?" Happy asked while holding a fish out to me. I smiled at the thought.
"Thanks, but no thank you, Happy." I replied There was a look of disappointment in Happy's eyes.
"Eat the fish, Lucy. You haven't eaten since we've been to the guild. " Natsu command in a serious tone. Happy was still holding out the fish to me. I really wasn't hungry. "Lucy... I said I would make sure that you eat every day. So either you eat willingly or I'll make you." Natsu stated. The villagers were looking at him in shock. He honestly sounded rude but I knew that that was his way of showing that he cared. My hip started burning again. It wasn't a hurtful burn. It was that warm burning sensation you get when your trying to heal a painful area. It felt good. I have no doubt that Natsu would force feed me but...My appetite was ruined thanks to that rat. I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out.
"AAAHH!" One of the villagers screamed in terror. Happy and Natsu turned around to see what they were screaming about as I stood up.
"The rat can fly?!" Natsu and Happy yelled in sync. I ignored them and looked to the sky. That rat was using it's tail to fly as it was carrying something. From what I can smell, those idiots from the cave was there too. I didn't care though.
"Yes! Entertainment!" I shouted. I got a lot of weird looks but I don't care. What? I was bored... and I'm used to getting weird looks.
"Unless we destroy Deliora, 'death ' awaits for who ever gets in our way." I heard the girl growl under her breath. I raised a brow at that. Something green spilled a little bit out of the bucket. It kind of looked it un-solidified jello. The green dot that fell out of it was getting larger and heading straight for me. It stinks, not as bad as the rat though. I wonder if it tastes good..? I started reaching my hand out for it since it was almost in arms length. I felt pressure underneath my rib case. My feet left the ground as I flew backwards a few yards. I closed my eyes as I waited for impact. I felt something wrap around my waist as I was swirled mid-air. Realizing that I wasn't flying anymore, I opened my eyes. I saw a dark blue vest with a orange trim. I looked up to see Natsu looking down, worriedly at me. I smiled softly at him to let him know I was okay. I looked down to where I was standing. There was a dark whole in the ground.
"That's not jello." I pouted. I felt Natsu chuckle a bit.
"You're such a weirdo, Luce." He teased. I playfully glared at him as I got up. I held my hand out to him to help him up.
"And you're a meanie." I said as if I was a kid. He chuckled as he grabbed my hand.
"Ugly... The humans turn into demon like beings when under effect of the moon drip." one of the dudes complained.
"It's like they became Deliora's children." The woman stated. "Angelica Now!" She yelled. The rat lifted the bucket to herself. I turned quickly to Natsu.
"That stuff is extremely flammable. When that rat pours it on the village, you need to create a large ball of fire and shot it at the rat before that stuff hits the village." I explained hurriedly. Natsu looked like he understood. I grabbed Happy and got several feet away from Natsu. I started to silently pray to Mavis that Natsu didn't burn down the village in attempt to do this. Natsu took a stance as if he was about to do a roar. When the fire came out of his mouth, it didn't go straight out. It swirled in the air. Soon enough, a giant ball , bout the size of the village was formed. He shot it out to the rat, destroy most of the acid.A few stray splatters of acid fell but nothing serious. The people on the rat was yelling profanities now. I could barely hear them since all the villagers were shouting in joy.
"That was an awesome idea, Luce!" Natsu yelled. Why do I feel as if I should be offended by that?
"Enjoy it while you can cause you probably never will get another one again. Especially since I'm the brains of the team." Happy teased. That's why I should feel offended. I glared at the cat as he flew out of my hands.
"Shut up you stupid cat!" I yelled as I pretended to chase him. He was laughing as he flew backwards. That annoyed me even more. The smoke that was created by the fire and acid was starting to clear. At the end of the village was shadowy figures. I stopped chasing Happy and glared at them. They smell like the fools from earlier.
"For pity's sake we were going to give you an instant death but now it seems like were going to see some blood." the woman growled. I rolled my eyes. I could hear the heart beats of the villagers speed up.
"Run away! Let's get out of this place!"One of the villagers scream, leading the rest of them out of the village.
"No can do~." The woman teased evilly. "Angelica!" She yelled. The rat fell bin behind her. The rat picked her up and flew this way.
"They're my prey." I said loud enough for both Natsu and Happy to hear. When the rat's feet got above our heads, I jumped up and grabbed a hold. Now how to get this thing down...? I got it! I reached around the foot as much as I could. I looked at the rat to see if they were paying attention. Nope~! I could feel an evil grin make it's way on my face. I started tickling the rats foot. The laugh was loud and vibrating my ear drums. We were swaying all over the air as the rat laughed. The woman was asking the rat what was wrong. We were soon, heading downward towards the ground.
"LUCY!" I heard faintly. I rolled my eyes at them. I could take care of myself.
"ANGELICA!" The woman screeched for the rat. I looked up to see her crying. There was a pain in my heart.
"I'm sorry... But I can't have you hurting anyone." I apologized. The woman turned to me and her eyes widen. There was nothing but pure shock. "This isn't the way to destroy Deliora. You shouldn't have to hurt innocent people to destroy a demon. You'll just become a demon yourself." I said. There was pure fear and recognization in her eyes. Then there was nothing but anger. There was a sharp pain to the back of my head when we hit the ground. Then everything just blacked out.
"After they saw you guys running towards the village, she and the cat flew there. They dug this stupid hole which turned out to be for Erza instead of you all..." Aquarius started explaining. Why the heck was they talking about my love life instead of fight?! "Natsu and Gray soon appeared before you all. When Angelica dropped a bit of acid towards the brat, Natsu pushed her to the ground and started straddling her." She told. He was not straddling me! Straddling means he was trying to keep me from moving! As I recalled, I got out really freaking easily!
"Awww~!" Sherri cooed. She ran over and threw her arms over my shoulders. "You guys make such a cute couple~!" A vein popped on my forehead. "But you are too young to be doing those kinds of things~. The consequences are not pretty on a girl's body." She lightly scolded. Another vein popped in my head. I easily upper-cutted her and sucker punched Aquarius in the face.
"Would you two just shut up?! What's up with everyone assuming things about me?!" I shouted in frustration. I heard them two snicker. I glared at them.
"There is no need to be insecure~." Sherri teased with a smirk on her face.
"Yeah, brat, everyone knows it'll happen eventually." Aquarius commented, with the same smirk on her face. They're worse than Erza! "Don't glare at us like that, brat! You know were right~!" Aquarius teased.
"There's no need to deny love~. It'll get to you eventually." Sherri stated. I'm starting to wonder if their both my opponents. My eye brow started twitching... Again.
"Just like you," I pointed to Sherri. "Obviously have a crush on that masked dude." She blushed fifty shades of red. "And you," I pointed to Aquarius. "Have had a crush on Scorpio of years and You've never acted on it." Aquarius blushed slightly as she glared at me. "Neither one of you have the right to tell me how to live my love life!" I scolded. Aquarius had this weird smile on her face.
"Nope." She agreed. My jaw fell to the ground. She's never agreed with me before. Not even when I told someone that her hair was blue. She argued saying that her hair was purple. Aquarius agreeing me just never happens, even when she knows I'm right! "That doesn't mean we can't help." She said as a fancy, exotic, skanky, dress appeared in her hands. It would've shown so much skin, along with the marks and scars I don't want anyone to see. I could feel the blood fade from my face.
"I don't think purple is her color though." Sherri commented.
"Hmmm... Maybe fusha?" Aquarius asked. Oh dear Mavis. What did I ever do wrong? I just wanted to fight~... I started banging my head on a tree, hoping keeping the last of my sanity in there.
"Luce!" I heard Natsu scream.
"Lucy~!" This time Happy called.
"Lucy!" Gray called
"Lucy!" Erza called. I just continued banging my head on the and Aquarius just continued talking but how they held their magic, I knew they were ready to fight if need be. The russelling of bushes and the slashing of branches were coming closer.
"Her skin tone would be amazing with teal though." Sherri complained with a pout. I hit my head harder on the tree.
"Lucy~!" Happy called again.
"I think we should go with fire-y colors since she is trying to impress the flame-headed brat." Aquarius commented. I hit the tree even harder. I heard the tree crack. The brushes right behind me were now russelling.
"Luce! There you are!" Natsu yelled. I hit my head on the tree again. None of them behind me were now moving.
"Hot pink, then?" Sherri asked. Aquarius snickered. I slammed my head on the tree.
"That was her favorite color as a kid." Aquarius stated. I slammed my head on the tree as hard as I could, making it crack again. I moved my head back from the tree, it continued to crack. I looked up at it with a raised brow. Sherri and Aquarius even shutted up. The tree cracked a few more times before it started leaning. I tilted my head as well. It didn't take long for it to start falling. I realized that it was falling towards Sherri and Aquarius. Finally, they'll shut up! Ha-ha~! Aquarius's and Sherri's eyes widen in fear before they jumped out of the way. Darn it! I thought I was finally going to be free... Aquarius came up to me in pure anger. I easily measured it back up. We slammed our foreheads together like Natsu and Gray do all the time. "You did that on purpose, didn't you, brat." Aquarius growled.
"So what if I did." I growled right back, even though it was a lie. We both felt an evil aurora. We turned to glare at who was interrupting us. Sherri was glaring at us, while covered in mud.
"First you destroy Angelica then you ruin my favorite dress." She growled I rolled my eyes. Aquarius slapped me on the back of my head. I glared at her.
"What did I do?!" I asked, demanding an answer.
"Well, pardon me princess." She sassed. "A girls clothes to them are really important." I rolled my eyes at that too.
"It's just mud. She can clean it and it'll be as good as new. I don't see what the big deal is." I stated.
"Big deal?! I was trying to help you and this is how you treat me!" She screeched while pointing to her clothes. I covered my sensitive ears. "Angelica avenge me!" She yelled. I felt something rolling down my face as the giant rat stood up. I immediately covered my nose. The rat moved closer to me. Welp... Here goes my appetite for the next week or so. My eye sight is becoming blurry...again. Darn it. I took a step forward, ready to fight. Erza, Gray, and Natsu ran out in front of me and already slayed the rat. I grabbed Aquarius's key and forced closed the gate. Natsu swiftly turned towards me before Gray or Erza could. He brought his thumb up to in between my eyes. He wiped it across before pulling his hand back. There was blood on it.
"Oh." That's what they were making a big deal over.
"That's all you have to say about it?!" Gray yelled. I looked over at him and raised a brow
"I've had worse." I stated simply.
"Get your butt back to the camp." Erza growled at me. I refrained from rolling my eyes again. I looked down to Happy. He was staring up at me with worried eyes. I smiled down at him and picked him up. I started petting him, making him start purring. I ignored Erza's glare as I turned and started walking down the beach. I felt someone grab my elbow. I turned and saw Natsu staring at me with annoyance.
"You need to get that treated or it'll scar." He warned, I could hear his anger even though he was trying to hide it. I smiled at him.
"Then I'll wear it proudly." I stated. He raised a brow at me.
"And why's that?" He asked.
"Because it'll be the first scar I get while being your partner." I explained. He stared at me for a while before shaking his head. He was smiling.
"You're such a weirdo."
"I am not!"
How did I get in this situation again? Natsu, Gray, and Happy were sleeping on me like they did last night but this time, Erza had her head resting on my right shoulder. She was curled into a ball near my head. I hope to Mavis that she doesn't fart. I'd die of suffocation right here, right now. Especially since I still have that rotten rat spell stuck in my nose. Yeuck!
"Hey... You awake?" Gray asked.
"Depends, who are you asking?" I asked. I could feel Gray shifting towards me. I couldn't see passed my huge boobs or Happy.
"Is what Virgo said about you, true?" He asked. I frowned at that.
"What did she say?" I asked.
"How you were fascinated with magic." He told, not giving up any her, the explanation would be something of a child's story book.
"I have no idea what she told you but... How people create and use their magic, even hundreds of years later tells me what kind of person they are. Take for example, there are thousands of ice mages around the world. Each one executes their moves differently and all their styles are different. There are even some ice mages that aren't even using maker magic. To me; they all tell a different story. Each story helps build up each life of the user. The vast stories that each person has by just using their magic fascinates me." I told a bit. That wasn't even all of it but... The rest of it was just too complicated for me to explain.
"Figured it would have something to do with that information your seeking." He grumbled. I giggled a bit. Understandable but yet waaayy too obvious.
"That's how I found my fascination of magic." I replied to it.
"You could hear that?" He asked. Crap! I laughed nervously.
"Kind of. I guess that's what I get for living in the forest for so long." I commented off-handily. Please don't get suspicious, please don't get suspicious, please don't get suspicious-
"Why do I get the feeling your hiding stuff from us?" He asked. I sighed. Welp, this sucks. I looked up to the moon. It was no longer purple. It just flew there in the sky in it's golden beauty. Can I at least tell them why I can't tell them any thing? I asked while I wrapped my magic around the spirit king's magic on my ring. There was silence for a while. "Lucy?" He called.
I don't see why not. I felt relieve in my chest. But nothing more. I still don't trust them.
Then trust me. Trust in my decisions.
I can't afford that. This kingdom saved you and your family. The least you could do is honor the rulings. He demanded. My chest started burning. Is this how my life is going to be? I feel so caged... I could feel warm tears falling down the sides of my face.
"Lucy?" Gray called again.
"I'm sorry..." I mumbled. I hate this. I have a chance to have the fam... that I always wanted and yet...Darn it! "I'm so sorry..." I still can't say that 'f' word. Is that the reason I'm caged?
"Lucy? Why are you crying?" Gray asked, his voice basically dripped with worry. Gray was kneeling over Erza and me. I looked over into his eyes. His emotions were true. How come everyone is able to be free but I didn't have that since birth. Everything was just planned out for me... I really hate this. Even more tears fell down my face.
"I want to tell you but I can't. I want to trust you all but I can't. If I tell you all what I know, I won't be allowed on earthland for one celestial year." I cried but softly enough that I wouldn't wake anyone up.
"It's just one year Lucy, I don't see what's so wrong about it." He tried to sooth but he was obviously worried. He was on his knees now, less kneeling anyways, staring down at me in worry. I smiled over at him.
"One celestial year is a hundred years down here." I stated with more tears running down my face. His eyes widen with emotions I couldn't really tell. His shoulders dropped down as a look of understanding faced across his face. He looked sullen. "All you guys are amazing... I just want to lose you all because of something so stupid." I confessed. His eyes widen in shock that time. His eyes then softened he he chuckled softly. There was a look in his eyes as if he just understood something.
"Why did you stay by me when I cried?" He asked. He stared at me with a serious expression. What?
"Did I do something wrong?" I asked. Honestly, I was new to this entire thing.
"No it's just... People usually don't do that for people they barely know." He explained. I smiled at him again.
"Good..." I was relieved. "Cause I believe that people shouldn't cry alone. It's hurts even more to cry alone than it is when people are crying with you." I replied. His eyes widen again but just slightly this time. Then he gave a soft smile at me.
"Now I see what Natsu, Happy, and Erza see in you." He commented under his breath. I raised a brow at him. "You really are a good person, Lucy. You kind of remind me of a loving sister." I narrowed my eyes at him.
"I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing." I stated as if I was suspicious of him. He chuckled again as he rolled his eyes.
"Good night, sis." He teased as he laid his head back on my leg. I rolled my eyes but smiled none the less.
"Sweet dreams, bro." I teased. He chuckled again before he fell asleep. That was fast. Tears were still streaming down my face. Too many memories at once, I guess. I looked back over to them moon. It was starting to fall. I may as well get some sleep too before Erza and Natsu figures out I didn't get any sleep. Sigh. Getting home is going to be fun...
Not.
The boat rocked back a forth as the tide was coming in and out. My stomach was already churning just by looking at it.
"Get in the boat." Erza commanded Natsu.
"No." I grumbled. I could feel the motion sickness already. If I get on that thing, I probably won't make it back alive.
"What?" Erza asked. I looked at her in the eyes this time.
"No." I repeated. There was a look of anger with a mixture of confusion.
"And why not?" Her tone was demanding for an answer as she crossed her arms. That was one habit she even had as a kid. I looked back over to the boat. The high tides were coming in but the pirates that Erza had scared to bring her over here were starting to look irritated. I couldn't care less. There was no way I could get on a boat right after Natsu and Erza practically forced food down my throat. Why Gray and Happy didn't help me at all, I have no idea. I hate puking. Puking always reminds me of what happened after I woke up from my coma.
"I have my reasons." I simply replied. There was no way I could tell them the truth. One; I was told too by the Spirit King, Two; I still didn't trust them that much. Seeing how Aquarius, and the others reacted, there was no way I was going to tell another Soul what happened. I could feel the staring at me but I didn't care. I just watched the tide come in slowly for the time being... That's it. I turned back towards to the ruins. "See you guys later." I stated. I could practically hear the ruins calling my name. Someone grabbed the back of my shirt and lifted me off the ground."Wait , wait ,wait!" I shouted as I was thrown backwards.
"Luce!" Natsu yelled as I hear footsteps rushing towards me. I closed my eyes, waiting for the impact. I felt arms wrap around me firmly. When I did land, it was softer than I expected. "How dare you just throw Luce like that?!" Natsu yelled as the arms around me tightened. I realized my head was laying on his chest. Dear Mavis, Happy ain't going to let this one down. I opened my eyes and looked up at Natsu. He was glaring over at Erza. I turned my attention to them. They all looked shocked towards us. All but Happy, he had a guilty look on his face as he was trying to stop his snickers. He failed. I glared at him, silently telling him that I would get my revenge. He started having even more trouble to stop himself from laughing. The tide come in just a bit more than usual. My stomach churned. Natsu and I fell over to the side. He was probably experiencing more motion sickness than I am.
"Are you all getting on or what?!" I heard someone yell. The boat rocked even more as the stupid man stomped around in annoyance.I slammed my eyes shut, trying to will the motion sickness away. I could hear lots of foot steps and sound but I couldn't register any more. Motion Sickness is sure to kill me one day. Natsu's chest vibrated as he groaned. He moved his face into my hair. I could feel the immense heat from his breath. My stomach started calming down. I could even tell that Natsu even started calming down. The mark on my hip started burning up like it usually does when I was around Natsu. That wasn't my problem now. My stomach calmed down enough for me to open my eyes. Gray was smirking down at us and Happy flew behind him, his future tensing were written in his eyes, and worse of all Erza wasn't standing too far behind them but I could clearly see her mouthing the word 'comet' to me.
"Natsu?" I barely whispered, hoping that he could actually hear me. There was a soft groan behind me. He heard me. "When we get back home, we're getting payback." I stated while barely moving my lips. I couldn't have Erza read my lips, otherwise this would be pointless.
"Diffidently." He agreed. "But we can start planning as soon as we're off this damned boat."
"Absolutely... But before that, we destroy this boat." I growled as the boat slammed unto a large wave. I could hear Natsu chuckle behind me.
"And the guild thinks I'm destructive." He teased. I snickered at that.
"They have no idea." I commented darkly.
"What are you two talking about?" Gray asked but I could hear the tease in it.
"Maybe they're confessing~~!" Happy rolled his tongue.
"We start with Happy." I groaned. I could feel him nod his head.
"Yeop." I could hear dolphins not far away from us.
"Fish!" Happy yelled in excitement of new food. Fishes were lucky. They get to swim. They don't have to ride a boat. Wait. SWIM! I heard Erza scolding Happy.
"Natsu, I have an idea." I whispered. He groaned again. "Why don't we just swim to shore?" I asked. Footsteps ran everywhere around us but there was a silence between the two of us.
"I guess anything is better than the boat. Even swimming in this rough water..." He stated. For some reason, I felt bad. I couldn't face Natsu to see what he was talking bout.
"We don't have too if you don't want too." I reassured. I could see Gray raise a brow at us in the corner of my eyes. The boat slammed unto another big wave. My stomach started churning even more. I was able to keep an impassive expression though.
"Have you swam across the ocean when it acted up like this?" He asked. I slightly nod my head, in hope that I wouldn't hit his. "Then we'll do it." He replied. The boat went air born lightly before falling on the water. I smirked. I can't wait to see their expressions when we jump moon was starting to come out a bit and that was all I needed. "When I count to three, we go." He lead the way.
"Alright." I replied as I close my eyes. I forced the moon back a bit so the ocean would calm down.
"One.." He gave me one last squeeze before losing his grip. "Two..." The moon was in position. The ocean was calming down now. "Three." Natsu and I stood up and ran off the deck. We grabbed each other's hand as we jumped off. I couldn't wash the grin off my face. I looked at him quickly. He couldn't stop grinning either. He looked at me. Both of our Grins wide. This moment here with him seemed like forever before we landed in the water. It wasn't a bad, uncomfortable forever. It was the forever people wish they could always just stay in with the people that they love. We let go of each others hands as we swam up to the surface.
"Natsu! Lucy!" Gray and Erza yelled. I looked over at them and smirked. Once Erza looked at me, her worried expression melted into rage.
"Lucy! You and Natsu better be on this boat on the count of three!" She demanded. My smirked widen. Gray's worried expression only worsened. I rolled my eyes.
"See you losers back on the shore!" I shouted at them before swim towards Harjion. "I'll race you Natsu!" I challenged.
"You're on!" He shouted back as we started swimming faster. "I'm all fired up!" He yelled as he picked up some speed. I easily caught up with him.
"LUCY! NATSU!" Erza yelled in pure frustration.
"Wait up guys!" Happy yelled as I heard him fly up next to us. "I wanna race too!" And that was the day the three of us completely peeved off Erza. I don't even regret it.
