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She was a small girl nothing grand, though she still had some time left to age. She had long blond hair and deep brown eyes. Small in stature with a big heart. All she ever wanted was to play with the other children. She watched them as they ran outside and longed to play as well.
"Head up child!" Yelled the older woman. "We haven't the time for your senseless daydreaming."
Her step mother was a cruel thing. She was a beautiful woman with no children of her own. Though her father and her tried it was no use. There was talk of adoption. Lucy Hoped they did. She wanted a sibling to play and share everything with.
"Yes step mother" Responded lucy.
They continued their meal in silence.
She would never get out of this place or away from the lashings and beatings. She couldn't run though she had tried. When she ran things only got worse. She would always be found and brought back. Once they made it home she would walk through the doors only to see someone she loved tied to the post and bleeding. She couldn't let that happen. Not ever again. So she stayed and endured it all For years hoping that one day someone, anyone,would come to save her. But it was no use. She'd tried this prayer before.
And so this was just how things went as our little Lucy grew. She got older, but life stayed the same. She didn't mind it all that much. She had gotten used to it over the years. The older she got the stronger she became. As the years passed by she hardened herself. She didn't become cold for she still smiled and shared her joy with all who needed it. She was loved by all who spoke with her, but she never gave true love to anyone. She kept her real love locked away because the people we love are just tools the wicked use against us.
She hated her father and her step mother for making her this way. For hurting her. She hated them for all they had done. It didn't matter though because the years passed anyway.
She woke up the same as any other day. She showered and brushed her hair and teeth. She dressed in a long simple,but elegant dress and made her way downstairs. As she made her way downstairs she heard a voice she didn't know, then a hearty laugh. So she slowed her pace but continued her walk. She tired to listen to what was being said but it was no use. The only thing she could make out was her father's voice. She made it to the dining room doors and steeled herself to face her father and the unknown guest.
As she was about to open the door she was yanked back. She turned as much as she could only to see her step mother standing there with a look of pure rage.
"What are you doing here" The woman whisper yelled.
"I am going to have my breakfast" Lucy replied slowly.
"You will get your breakfast and you will leave immediately. They do not need to see a hideous girl like you. This is a very important business deal and you will not mess it up for your father. Do you understand me?" Karen said with a look that promised punishment if she was not obeyed.
"Yes step mother" Lucy agreed. She'd found over the years it was best just to agree. And with that she turned and walked through the doors. She walked in and all eyes landed on her. Her father's a look of surprise and rage. She looked at the man sitting next to her father. Took in his appearance. The man had white hair and soft eyes. He looked at her and a soft smile set on his face.
The man looked her up and down and spoke slowly. "Who are you my dear? You are far too beautiful and dressed too well to be a servant." And that's when she saw it. The way he looked at her, he was a powerful and firm despite his small stature and sweet tone.
"I'm Lucy Ashley Heartfilia, Sir." She said with a curtsey.