Sorry this is alittle longer than I intended.. Hope ya enjoy ;D
Wonder what that was about... I thought as I looked at the closed door that read 259. I stood there dumbfounded for a while, shocked by the weird encounter I just had with the mysterious Salamander.
"I'm more than a thug, baby. I'm the most dangerous thing you'll ever meet in this city. In this state. In this filthy god damn country."What the hell does that mean? Why do I always meet these fucked up people?
I turned and started walking down the empty hallway. I need to go talk to somebody about this new option I was presented with. Well kind of option, the Salamander doesn't seem to take no for an answer.
As I walked and thought about the events I just went through, my fingers found their way to my lips. I can still feel the ghost of his lips lingering on them. I scoffed at my childishness, since when was I so fazed by a damn kiss?
I was now walking in the streets, thank Mavis that Loke guy wasn't trying to bring me home because I couldn't handle anymore nonsense for the time being. Everyone of these people in this stupid gang are confusing as hell.
Erza's scary as fuck, but not in like an angry way. It actually seems like she lacks any kind of emotion whatsoever. And what's up with that Lisanna girl? Why did she look so beat up? And what did the Salamander mean by saying I'd end up like her? Then Loke, he was such a playboy, but I didn't really mind it too much. It was kind of cute the way he flattered me without being too sexual.
But then the Salamander... Oh sweet Mavis that man is a piece of work on his own. He switched personalities so often, one minute threatening me, the next offering for me to live somewhere for free. And why did he kiss me? This is all just too much for me.
I sighed heavily then turned down the street where I knew my former coke dealer would be. I needed to talk to someone who knew this whole gang scene. And since it was obvious he was a part of the gang I figured he'd be the best person to go to. "Gray!" I called out when I caught sight of the raven haired man.
He thankfully was alone, he had his hands stuffed in the pockets of his black sweat pants and he, for some odd reason, was shirtless. I just shrugged that fact off because It was common with him, I was just thankful he actually had his pants on for a change.
"Oi, Lucy wassup?"
When I stood in front of him, I placed my hands on my hips and huffed my frustration out, ready to bitch this man out for getting me into this mess.
Gray laughed at my anger and asked, "What's yer issue?"
"What's my issue?" I shrieked. I leaned closer and yelled, "Your my fucking issue! I'm in some fucked up shit because you had me go to that nut jobs fucking house!"
He chuckled again and moved a hand to the back of his neck. "Well, if we're gonna be exact... It was you who got yourself in this situation.. If you didn't insist on gettin' a bag..." His voice trailed off when he made eye contact with me again and saw the pure rage in my expression.
I raised my fist and punched him in the stomach quickly, making his let out an, "Oomf," when my fist made contact. He got angry then, screaming back, "What the fuck, Lucy! Don't fucking hit me!"
I laughed at his attempt to be mad at me, making him hold his stomach while he tried to keep down his own laughter. We stood like that for a while, him leaning against a building holding his bare stomach, me covering my face trying to muffle my gasps for air. Our laughter filled the busy street, but people payed no mind to us. After all we were just some kids being stupid as expected.
Once calm, Gray looked over to me and asked, "So what'd boss man do to piss you off so much?"
I quickly snapped out of the humorous moment we had shared only a moment before at the reminder of why I was here to begin with. I sighed and fell back against the wall behind me and slid down so I was sitting on the dirty side walk. "He wants me to join the gang."
Grays eyes lit up with excitement. "Really?!" He asked, crouching down to me. "So are ya gonna join?"
I looked down at my hands and nodded. "But, I don't really want to.."
Gray sounded shocked when he asked, "What? Why not?"
I looked back up to him and gave a weak smile, "I'm scared honestly. I know that sounds pathetic but," I closed my eyes and covered them with my hands. "He said something about a girl Lisanna. Who's that?"
Gray gasped at my question. I opened my eyes to find him looking everywhere but at me. Why does he seem so nervous all of a sudden? "I can't really talk about it..." Gray started, standing back up and turning from me. I still sat on the ground, looking at him with confusion. "But I like you so I'll fill you in.
"Lisanna was his ex girl friend. His first and only girlfriend to be exact. They were together for a while, since they were young as fuck. He treated her like gold, she had everything that anyone could ever want. Not to mention she was constantly protected, we couldn't even look at her for too long without Salamander pulling out a gun and threatening us. But then one day, she started sneaking around with some guy outside the gang. We all knew about it but were all too scared to tell him about it. We decided to let him find out on his own.
"And, well, when he did... It was worse than any of us could expect. He started beating the shit out of anyone he could get his hands on, save a few lucky people," Gray shuddered at the memory. He took a deep breath and continued, "Then, when he got his hands on Lisanna... Oh god I can still hear her screaming." Gray moved his hands to his face. I stared in concern as he tried to calm himself.
When he was done collecting himself, he looked me in the eyes and said, "That man's a monster! He made us all watch, he even made Lisanna's older sister and brother-Mira and Elfman- watch as he had Erza beat the girl half to death. When she was lying on the ground, he walked up and pulled out a knife and cut her hair so she was fucking ugly. He also branded an X over her gang tattoo so people would know she wasn't a part of the gang anymore. She's like a slave now, always working and doing whatever he wants. If he's in a mood, he forces Erza to beat her."
I started tearing up as he told the story. I understood why he said that the Salamander was a monster. "You go against me and... well let's just say you'll end up like Lisanna."He was threatening me in the worst way when he said that. I can't join this gang! I have to disappear, fast!
"You seem like you're scared," Gray muttered while walking closer to me.
Tears started streaming down my face and I yelled back, "Of course I'm scared! I'm not fucking joining some psycho like that!"
Gray gave a harsh laugh and helped me to my feet. "You don't have a choice anymore. He has his eyes set on you and, for some reason, that man always gets what he wants. He's not all bad though.."
I chose to ignore the last thing he said. I was stuck on the whole 'he gets what he wants' bit. I pushed Gray away from me and started running away. I can't be around him right now. I only wanted to be with Wendy, make sure she's okay and maybe talk everything over with her..
Wendy and I sat on the motel bed, she was facing away from me watching T.V. as I put her blue hair into pigtails. I told her about what was going on, everything I've seen and was told about this gang Fairy Tail. Well the PG version of it, she was still to young to know some details. Even though you told her about all of the drugs..
"Well, Lucy-san.. It could be a good idea." Wendy surprised me by saying. I was about to speak but she held up a hand and cut me off, "Hear me out! He said he'd give us a place to stay! And maybe we could actually live semi-normal lives! I might be able to go to school, and have friends, and you wouldn't have to do nasty things with perverts anymore!"
She slightly turned her body so her brown eyes bore into mine. "Please, Lucy?" She begged. "I really wanna have a normal life."
My face softened a little and i pulled her head to my chest, holding her in an embrace. I pet her hair and she wrapped her little arms around me. I started to say, "Okay, Wendy. I promise we'll have a-"
The T.V. cut me off. "We interupt your program to bring you Breaking News! A drive by shooting just occurred in the streets of New York City, killing 3 people. It was two men and one woman, all who shall remain unnamed until their families are informed. It is thought that they were members of the gang Sabertooth. Just when we thought that the streets couldn't get any more dangerous a new gang has appeared.
"Suspects have informed police that they saw two men in the car. One was a large man with white hair and a scar on his right eye. He was the initial shooter. The driver is thought to have had brown hair and a stubly beard. Both suspects are thought to be a part of the notorious gang, Fairy Tail. Please, if you have any information regarding this crime please call..."
I turned the T.V. off after listening to that. Once I heard them mention Fairy Tail, I couldn't listen to it anymore. I felt sick, like I was going to puke or faint or both. Wendy turned to me with concern etched on her face and asked, "Are you okay, Lucy-san?"
I gave a slight nod and moved her off of me so I could stand. I needed to go out and get some air. And I couldn't let Wendy see me like this. I was hyperventilating and just about ready to start screaming and pull my hair out. But i kept my cool and managed to say, "I'm gonna go get some pizza. Stay here and lock the door when I leave."
Before she could object, I was out of the door with my shoes in my hand. I slipped them onto my feet and started walking to the pizza shop down the street. Once outside, I smiled at the beauty the city held at night. The streets were lit by neon signs, people were still actively walking around paying no mind to one another. It was calming to be in the chaos of New York City.
I slipped into the crowd and started thinking about the information I just heard from the news anchor. I know gangs kill people, and it's never really fazed me until I met them. I never knew Gray was a part of the gang until I met this Salamander character. How can they just kill people so easily. What if those people had friends, families, kids-
I fell back on my ass, knocked down from the impact of running into someone. I let out a small, "Ow," as I rubbed my lower back.
"Shit, shawty. You alright?" The man I ran into asked. I looked up and was instantly flustered from this mans looks. He was a little taller than me, he had short spiky blond hair, slanted dark blue eyes that I couldn't pull my gaze from, and a thin scar running diagonally across his right eye. He had a blue sleeveless t-shirt on that complemented the muscles that covered his arms and chest, and he also wore black sagging jeans, exposing the top of his white boxers.
He smiled down to me, revealing two sharp canine teeth. The sexy man before me held out a hand as an offer to help me up, so I hastily took it and attempted to give a smile back. God why am I suddenly so nervous around men? "Oi, Sorry for running into you. Mavis is today my lucky day." He gave a short little chuckle and looked me up and down.
I looked down to our hands still holding onto one another, then looked back up to his eyes. Time to take charge, Lucy! "Hi, I'm Lucy!" I said with a seductive grin.
His eye brows rose and he moved a little closer to me, stating, "I'm Sting."
Soooooo I have a SMAAAALL little crush on Sting. I couldn't help myself but I needed to add him into the story.
Now the Salamander will have a little competition ^.^
I'm still a NaLu fan though, sooooo don't worry one bit :P
How do you think Salamander's gonna react if he finds out about his new competition? Ooooooh I can't wait to write the next chapter! Thinkin theres gonna be alittle lime in the next chapter. But between WHOOOOO?
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-Bean
