To jfkkennedy, thank you so much for your warm support! Because of you, when I was burnt out and didn't know what to do, you cheered me up! And that goes out to everyone with their support. I love to read your reviews, even though I don't respond, or leave any trace of feedback, I'm always watching (lol) And to thanks, I made this chapter long! (To me, long is over 3 pages of words k.. lol)
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PREVIOUSLY
I ruined everything...
Lucy woke up from the comfy bed. It had all of her warmth and the air was cold in her room. She didn't even know why she wore basketball shorts and a flimsy tank top to sleep. And the fact, Zeref was watching her, from the couch.
The blonde was still half-asleep, and it would take a moment for her to snap out of her sleep trance.
The black mage sat patiently, and didn't want to push the angel to wake up, she looked way too cute when she was half-asleep.
Zeref smiled softly, and felt his heart warm in her awakening presence.
Lucy shivered from her bare shoulders being exposed to the cold air and out of her blankets warmth.
The blonde groaned, and rolled her body off of the bed, landing face down in the fuzzy carpet.
Lucy's vein popped. She was awake now.
Zeref, slightly panicked if she was okay, and he had the extra feeling to protect Lucy ever since yesterday.
The blonde sighed, raising her body for a satisfying stretch along with a low yawn.
Lucy immediately blinked when she saw Zeref, sitting on the couch, his legs crossed and his eyes meeting her glance.
The blonde's face burned, and felt embarrassed to let Zeref see her so unkempt.
''Oh yeah... Ohayo Zeref...'' Lucy muttered, slumping her body to go change in her closet.
Zeref furrowed his eyebrow, and felt relief go through his veins. I hope that she stays alive... I hope she gets healthy. I don't want her to pull a stunt like last time... Zeref thought.
Lucy changed into a black slit skirt with her usual brown belt and thigh highs. Along with her new set of keys that glistened in the light with the upmost color. Lucy decided to keep her hair down, since she wasn't in the right mood to wear her usual pigtails. She wore a simple striped yellow and blue long-sleeve shirt, that cut off just above her navel. ( A.N.: Hey, I don't like Lucy showing off that much skin around Zeref, ok? XD)
The blonde sighed, and clutched on to her hands, and plunged her eyes at Zeref.
''I'm going to go to the guild... But I don't know how they will react to you as how offensive it may be...'' Lucy sighed, feeling guilty of making Zeref have to reflect on how horrible he is, and the fact he is the most evil wizard in Fiore.
The raven-haired man simply looked down, and sighed. ''I'm used to it.'' He said looking up at Lucy who was cringing softly at him.
''Don't worry, only this time you won't come, but no matter what, I will make sure everyone knows how much of a sweetheart you are!'' Lucy smiled, wrapping her arms around Zeref.
He only paused a second, and took the moment to feel the hug, like in the forest. The same vanilla scent that made his heart beat, and even more, her warmth.
The blonde clutched on his robe, and sighed in his shoulder.
As much as how relaxing, and how peaceful and nice it is as a hug, it had to end.
Then suddenly, red-filled memories infiltrated Zeref's mind, his inner-voice was screaming at him.
Kill her, Zeref
Don't you want more power?
Taint your hands in blood just like the old days
KILL
KILL
KILL
Zeref's eyes brimmed in tears and he pulled back from the blonde, gasping as his eyes contracted.
As they pulled back, the warmth droven between them was gone, and Zeref could only feel the cold, dark shadows upon him.
Lucy felt her heart skip a beat, from being so frightened. ''Zeref! What's wrong...'' Lucy murmured, cringing at the Zeref who looked clearly scarred, his eyes were like two dots and who knew what was going on in that mind of his.
''N-No... Lucy... Go to the guild. Don't worry about me..'' Zeref choked out, and could feel his black energy try to escape from his being.
The blonde stood frozen, and was hesitant to go. She looked at him sternly, and placed her hand on his forehead, her tingling fingertips sending him back into the light.
''It's okay, Zeref..'' She whispered, her rolling syllables playing in his mind like a peaceful lullaby. ( A.N: I made the lullaby simile because I'm so exhausted, and I'm on the verge of falling asleep and thats my imagination q.q)
Zeref moaned softly at her Touch, and let the moment sink into him. She really was an angel.
AT THE GUILD
Lucy was hesitant to open the guild doors. Who knew what was upon her behind these closed doors.
She sighed, and wrapped her hands around the handle, and opened the door.
The guild was loud as usual, and the smell of beer and liquor filled Lucy's nose. The blonde almost gagged at it, but chuckled to see it was Cana downing on a drinking contest.
It's the same as always...
Lucy walked over to the bar, and sat down on the seat.
''Mira, just a water.'' Lucy called out to the white-haired woman, tapping her fingers at the bar-top.
Mira winked at her, ''Coming right up, Lucy!'' She gleamed, reaching up on the shelve to get a glass, and going to the sink and filling it with water and ice.
She slid the glass over to Lucy, and she gulped it right up at the spot.
Mira laid her elbow on the bar-top, and sighed at the stellar-mage. ''Lucy, you seem out of it. Are you sick or something?'' Mira said in a worrying tone.
The blonde blinked, and brushed off the woman. ''N-no, nothing is wrong. These days haven't been so well y'know...'' She said taking a sip from the cold water.
Mira cocked her head, and sighed. ''Well, if you need anything, make sure you tell me.'' She said walking over to the other guild members who needed a drink.
Lucy smiled, then nudged her glass to the side, groaning.
Then suddenly, Natsu and Lisanna walked over to the bar, greeting Lucy.
''Yo, Luce! So you decided to come to the guild! That's great!'' He said with his signature smile, that was goofy and warm at the same time.
Lucy sighed, but what interrupted by Lisanna giggling at Natsu.
Lucy almost rolled her eyes at the girl. C'mon really?
The blonde, annoyed, she got off from the chair and went to a nearby table.
Lisanna secretly smirked, but stopped when Natsu jollying followed Natsu.
The girl growled, and clutched her fists.
Natsu scooted by Lucy, but she immediately scooted away from him.
The dragon-slayer huffed, and decided to start a conversation.
''So, Luce. Now that your back, do you want to go do a job?'' Natsu trailed off, staring at the blonde's expression.
No, why in the hell would I? You clearly kicked me from the Team and you still want to go at it? Natsu I can't believe you some times...
Lucy shrugged, ''Sure...'' Lucy internally banged herself on the table. Why did she agree when she clearly didn't want to, and also the fact that Zeref couldn't stay at home kept locked up like a pet. And plus, how could she explain she was a princess with weird powers?
Lucy facepalmed herself.
''Okay well that settles it! We leave right now!'' Natsu remarked, grabbing her hand.
Lucy wanted to take her hand back in disgust, but his grip was locked in hers...
Poor Lucy.
As much as I don't wanna stop I have to, I'm having a huge headache because I'm getting lack of sleep, I'll update as soon as I wake up and go on the PC. Tootles!