Chapter 4: The Links Reconnect
-Lacy's POV-
Gray quickly pushed me behind him as he confronted the brutish men. They weren't liking this. Not one single bit. The men before us were very big and muscular. They looked like they would make about five of Gray. One had shoulder length brown hair and the other had very spiky black hair. They had a bad ass look to them. I was scared for Gray. 'Why do people that get involved with me always get into these kind of situations? Why do I bring pain upon people?' How did I even get into this mess? Well you see…it kind of started when I met Gray.
~Flashback~
"Lacy…Heartfilia? Right?"
"Yeah that's right."
Silence filled the air between us for the next few minutes. I glanced around the small café. The next performer had already taken the stage and started his song. In my opinion karaoke nights were the only good thing that ever came to this little community. I turned back to face the man whose name was Gray. He was somewhat attractive. With his raven colored hair and his eyes darker than water at night. I had to admit he was nice built too. There was no way a guy like him could be single. I guess I must have been in a deep trance because he started violently waving his hands in front of me.
"Lacy. Earth to Lacy are you there?"
"Haha, yeah sorry about that I got lost in my thoughts."
"Would you like to go for a walk Lacy? It's a little more silent in here than I'm used to."
"Sure that sounds great. Just let me grab my stuff."
He nodded and went to wait for me by the door. I reached down and got my guitar and my bag and walked in his direction. I noticed out of the corner of my eye two guys staring at me. They looked like trouble and I knew I needed to get out of there. I walked briskly to Gray and we walked out the door. The streets of Crocus were indeed very busy. There were so many street markets and vendors. All trying to make a good sale. I never really took time to appreciate the capital but for some reason now I was. He broke the silence between us.
"Yo, Lacy? Do you have any siblings?"
My eyes widened slightly at his statement. I pondered for a moment. 'I have known all my life that I have had a twin sister. Lucy. She or papa didn't know about me. Mom sent me off to master a different type of magic. But it's been fourteen years. Perhaps the seal has been lifted? Maybe I should get my thoughts about Lucy off of my chest. But can I trust Gray? Oh well here goes nothing!'
"Actually yes Gray. I have a sister. She's my twin. We got separated at a young age so I haven't seen her in…"
"Lucy? Lucy Heartfilia? Daughter of Jude and Layla Heartfilia. She's your sister and you got separated by a spell making her and her father forget all about you. Am I right?"
I stopped in the middle of the road and stared at the man before me. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. 'How does he know about that?' He turned to look at me and for some reason tears started to brim my eyes. I finally got up the guts to respond. I lowered my head as I did.
"Yes. Her name is Lucy. We got separated when we were ten because of a seal my mother ordered to be placed on Lucy and papa. She sent me off in order to master a type of rare celestial magic. But how do you know about Lucy? Please tell me!"
After I had finished he turned around and started to walk the other way. A small hint of anger boiled within me. Was he not going to answer my question? He stopped a good piece in front of me and turned to face me once more.
"I know Lucy personally. We're in the same guild. She actually came to this town with me. We came here looking for you. She wanted to have a reunion with her long lost twin sister. Do you want to see her?"
"Yes…I want to see Lucy again? Is she near here?"
"She can't be too far. There is only so many places you can go here in the capital. Let's go Lacy."
Gray waited for me to catch up and we began our walk again. I felt happy that I was going to get to see my sister again but at the same time I got this really ominous feeling deep inside of me. I felt like we were being followed. I nonchalantly tugged on Grays sleeve and we stopped. We slowly turned to face two large men coming out from a corner on a nearby street. It was the same two men from the café were we were earlier.
"Well, well, looks like the girl noticed us. Ain't no use in hiding now I guess? Do us a favor buddy. Give us that pretty little girl you got there. We have a game or two we would like to play with her."
"Over my dead body you bastard!"
~Flashback End~
"Oh come on. No need to resort to violence. We just wanna play a few games with the girl. So play nice."
One of the men started to step towards us. Gray pushed me farther behind him. He gave me a subtle nod which told me not to worry that he would handle things. He put his hands together as if to cast a spell. 'These guys are goners.'
"Open gate of the Lion! Leo!"
All of a sudden a bright light appeared behind the two men and a man with orange spikey hair and a tux appeared. He pulled back his fist and screamed and a lion came out from his hands and attacked the two men. They were immediately knocked back and hit the wall, falling unconscious shortly after. Once the smoke cleared from the collision I seen two figures emerge. One was a tall blonde haired man with a lightning bolt scar on his face and the other was a blonde haired girl with brown eyes. 'She looks just like I did when I was younger! Could it be?' I stared at her for what seemed like ages until I got shoved in her direction by Gray.
"Lucy. Meet Lacy your twin."
I stared at the girl and she at me. Silence filled the lone street. Tears started to brim to my eyes once more and I could see tears in her eyes as well. All of a sudden she screamed my name and ran towards me. I accepted her with open arms and she cried into my chest. I was so happy. I turned slightly and gave a warm smile to Gray. He returned the smile and I started stroking Lucy's hair. I was so happy. The celestial twins were finally reunited.