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Damn that Lucy… she's stolen everything from me! My first crush, my boyfriend, my friends and now my pride! SHE IS GOING TO PAY! Lisanna growled. What will she do next?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 10~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Christmas Day~
Lucy woke up at 7:30 AM, too excited to sleep. She couldn't wait to open the gifts waiting for her downstairs! Still in her pajamas, she rushed to where the mini decorated Christmas Tree was. "Good morning, princess. Merry Christmas!" Virgo bowed, who was wearing a red Santa Hat. She joined Lucy near the tree and received a neatly wrapped box.
"You too! Thanks for all your hard work this year," the blonde rummaged around the pile until she came upon the jewelry box that read:
To Luce,
Merry Christmas! Keep on smiling! :)
From Natsu Dragneel
She untied the golden ribbon and discovered a red heart charm bracelet inside the container. Lucy beamed at immediately put it on. Then…
Beep! Beep! Beep!
You have received a text from Mirajane Strauss at 8:09 AM.
Meet everyone at the park at 10. We'll be having some fun… :)
You have sent a text to Mirajane Strauss at 8:13 AM.
Kk. Do I need to bring anything?
You have received a text from Mirajane Strauss at 8:15 AM.
Just wear your winter clothing… coat, gloves, boots, scarf and a hat will do. Bring a shovel and a bucket if you can.
You have sent a text to Mirajane Strauss at 8:16 AM.
Got it. By the way… congrats with Freed-kun. HURHURHUR!
You have received a text from Mirajane Strauss at 8:19 AM.
(Blush)
You have sent a text to Mirajane Strauss at 8:22 AM.
Aww… don't be shy now…
You have received a text from Mirajane Strauss at 8:24 AM.
S-stop it!
You have sent a text to Mirajane Strauss at 8:22 AM.
Fine, I'll stop teasing you… wait till Levy and the others hear about it…
You have received a text from Mirajane Strauss at 8:24 AM.
Well, what about you and Natsu?
Personally, I think Lucy goes better with him than Lisanna… they are just SO CUTE TOGETHER!
You have sent a text to Mirajane Strauss at 8:28 AM.
GGRRRR! Fine, I won't tell if you don't either. Meet you later!
Snow was endlessly falling on this special day. The gang of thirteen was at the Magnolia Park enjoying their time together with a snowball fight. It was Natsu, Jellal, Cana, Levy, Lisanna and Gajeel versus Loke, Mirajane, Elfman, Juvia, Erza and Lucy. Gray was the judge since he always got the advantage of the weather (from the physical training.) Rather than whining about not participating, the ice user thought of it as being more superior…
"LET'S DO THIS!" He stripped and yelled, "BEGIN!" Everyone scrambled to their positions and commenced in building a team fort. Some were busy picking up chunks of snow and compressing it into a sturdy ball. Lucy aimed and fired, the snow striking Natsu on the face, "YOU'RE GONNA PAY FOR THAT… whoever hit me…"
Seeing the blonde giggle, his face turned pink not only from the ice's numbness, but also for accidentally hollering at her. "M-my bad…" He flung a ball at Mirajane, but that was a HUGE mistake. The sweet white haired girl that everyone had known seemed to have an evil twin inside her… "YOU ARE GOING TO BE DEAD BY THE END OF THE DAY, DRAGNEEL!" Mirajane made at least twenty more snowballs and chucked them all at the pink haired guy, now sneezing from the wetness.
"It suits you, Natsu…" the judge snickered and added his additional ball of ice to the flame head. Poor him… After a round or two, the girls went to build a snowman while the boys wanted to create an igloo. The gang lost track of time and soon, night had fallen… that's when Natsu decided to take Lucy home.
The sky was clear and made the stars visible, even if the snow kept going. As they walked hand-in-hand alongside the river, Lucy stopped in her tracks and looked up. Hey Mom and Dad, it's another Christmas. How are you guys up there in Heaven? I wish you're here to celebrate with me… but that's okay now, I've found somewhere I truly belong…
"W-what's wrong, Luce?" Natsu saw tears on the precious girl's face. She usually smiled or had a pissed look, the site of her crying was a first for the witness. Lucy quickly wiped eyes and sniffled, "sorry, I was just wondering how my parents were doing up there… I really miss them…" she frowned as another tear drop rolled down her cheek.
Natsu wrapped his arms around her. "Don't worry, you aren't alone anymore... I'll be by your side forever… So get all the pain you suffered these years out and leave it behind. Starting from tomorrow, you will become a new Lucy Heartfilia," the comforting words sank into her heart as she quietly sobbed into his arms. I don't know how he does it, but Natsu always seems to find the right words I need him to tell me… Thank you so much…
That evening, Lucy let go of all her concerns and said goodbye to her torturous past. When she wakes up the next day, her life story will turn to a different chapter. Now lying on the queen-sized bed, Lucy whispered to her companion, "I love you Natsu…"
Ring! Ring! Ring!
Lisanna Strauss is calling you…
"Oh, hey Lisanna!" Lucy closed the bedroom door behind her so that the pink headed boy wouldn't be disturbed.
"Meet me at the fountain near that bridge by your place? We need to talk, NOW."
"U-umm sure. I'll be there in a few minutes."
You have ended the call.
What could be so urgent? I guess I have to go anyways…
~At the Fountain~
"You've messed with the wrong girl, Lucy…" a shadow crept over her, tying together the fidgeting arms and legs. "LISTEN UP… you better leave Natsu and tell him to come back to me if you want that body of yours in one piece…" Lisanna seemed possessed. I'll do anything to get him back!
Lucy let out a cry, only to be duck-taped shut, "and one more thing… if a third person finds out about this meeting, then…" a whipping sound could be heard. The blonde couldn't believe her ears… after just getting together with the man she's been longing for, it's already time to…
"NO…I CAN'T! Even if I end up being screwed, I WILL NEVER BREAK UP WITH NATSU!" she screamed. "Oh? Well then… the consequence is MUCH more severe than this…" the devil snapped the whip against Lucy's leg, "AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
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