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Recap:
"Mmm… Child I'm going to have to use Natsu"
I furrowed my eyebrows "I told you, not to"
"Yes, but your Father has already paid me… So I will need your companion"
"I won't let you..." I told him harshly
"Trust me… you will"
My sight was blurred as I got up… I was out the door and then … black out.
Chapter 7: Reunion
2 MONTHS LATER
Day 61,
May and June has now passed… I'm sick and tired of waiting, waiting on Natsu… Yes, Natsu to save me. Each and every day, I'm still isolated in this chamber. Yumako won't tell me where I am no matter how much I try… For the past two months he has been making me get stronger. I have to work out 4 times a day and I get to eat 2 times a day. No matter how much I try to fight him he always wins. He takes over me… I found out that he gets older every time he uses his magic. He isn't a Dragon slayer, yet he uses only their magic to get stronger. He's actually 20 years old, yet he has used so much magic, it has taken away his youthful appearance and his emotions. I kinda feel bad for him… I figured Natsu, Erza, Gray, and Happy have forgotten me. They are probably extremely happy that I have gone missing. I have figured that I really did develop feelings for Natsu… Yet if I were to see him again, that wouldn't be good. I miss Levy, I miss Mira, and I miss the home I have come to love. I've been stressing over my house, it's probably been evicted and sold already I really do wonder what Erza, Natsu, Gray and Happy are thinking right now. I have been itching to know if they hate me… If they have given up on me… Or if they are actually out to get me. Whether to kill me, or save me. My keys… I haven't seen them, I miss my celestial friends, They must be at my house, yet I don't even know if that is my house.
From, LUCY HEARTIFILIA^^^
I sighed and put down the now wilted pen. I have been using it to write ever since the first day I was put in this damned chamber. These letters were all to, myself. To remind myself that each and every other day is another day of my four best friends betraying me… My stomach started to rumble, and I ignored it. I didn't feel weak anymore… Yumako has trained my body, though it's not actually me… He always trains me, when he's controlling me. He still doesn't trust me…
I decided that if Natsu, Erza, Gray and Happy aren't going to trust me, I might as well go through with the plan. It didn't hurt me much that we were actually going to use Natsu. Every day I was gone, another day with Lisanna. My fists clenched around the paper of mine. I took a deep breath and stuck the paper inside of the pillow I was using. I now have 61 of those pages… Each and every one has a little drop of my heart in them. You know, all of this is so frustrating. If I were to bring my Mom back, I would be extremely happy. Yet when I think of losing Nats-
The door opened slightly… I stopped thinking, of anything. Mostly because Yumako could read minds. Instead I looked up like I were his dog, and I was ready to obey.
Yumako threw something to me, I caught it with no hesitation. I looked at the hard object and my eyes widened at it. I looked back to Yumako who was still standing in the door way. He has changed a lot since day one of this whole operation. He now looks like her is 100 years old. He says that he can never die.
"I can't find your Father, it seems as if they have put him in a very protected Jail. They have blocked all kinds of magic , especially mine. It also seems as if they know of our plan. Almost all of it. They just know my kind of magic is involved…" Yumako explained
This was the first piece of information he has given me in the 2 months I've been here. I nodded hesitantly…
"Where do I come in?" I asked, curiously
"Only your five friends know where you Father has been place. Our first move is to go and figure out where your Father is…" He answered cautiously
My eyes widened "You want me to go and ask them where my Father is?" I yelled outraged
Yumako nodded "It is a two man job, are you up to it?" He asked non emotionally
My fists clenched… "They don't trust me anymore," I thought in my mind, because I didn't wanna say it out loud. "Can't you just read their minds..?"
"They know of my magic and have been very cautious, not to think of it."
My lips puckered to the side, as I thought "They wouldn't tell me where it is"
"Hmm... Yes I have been thinking of that. Indeed, you need to go to the white haired one…"
White hair? … I then noticed he said 5 friends. That's Natsu, Gray, Erza, Happy… and Lisanna. "Why would she tell me?"
"It seems as if she would do anything to get rid of you. All you have to do is tell her you'll never see you again, as long as she tells you where your Father is."
I sighed nervously, "What if they attack me..?"
"That is why it is a two man job; I'll take care of the rest"
"So we're just going to raid them all randomly?" I guessed
"Ahh, yes. I should have enough magic too knock out the other four. As you converse with the white haired one."
Another chance to see them? This time was certain to come….
"I'm ready, I'll do whatever it takes to bring her back" I mean really … it's no use in saving him, especially if they all don't believe me… right?
"Indeed, child… We shall be leaving tonight. Be ready"
I nodded in agreement and he left the room. I really don't know what'll happen… but I know that, "part one" Won't be so easy…
SEVERAL HOURS LATER…
"Here put this on…" Yumako said as he walked out of the room.
He left a pile of black clothes next to the bed I slept on. I changed into a casual black shirt and black Capri's, which really weren't my style, on. I put a black cap on and stuffed my noticeable blonde hair inside. Yumako led me out of the chamber… I barely got to see the inside of Yumako's house. By the way, when I say 'chamber' I mean basement. It seems like a chamber because of the multiple locks on the door, and the fact that I sleep on the floor.
"We needed the last two months to make you stronger. You were so weak in so many ways when I first spoke to you. Now you are trained, enough to beat any kind of mage. Without using any kind of magic. You do remember everything you have learned in the last two months right?"
I nodded, my mind skimmed over every little training piece. Defensive dodges, offensive knife throws, he even taught me how to do a cartwheel which is kind of unnecessary
I know that Natsu, Erza, Gray, Happy and even Lisanna could easily kill me with their magic… two months ago. I believe that I can defeat each and every one of them, just by using knifes. I know that none of my celestial spirits would actually fight by my side, especially if it were Fairytail mages.
My body started to move by itself and I knew what would happen next… Everything faded away slowly…
I was now in an alley of some sort. I could see Lisanna in the distance leaning on the side of a building. She was smiling cheekily; I raised a curious brow to such a face… I felt a tug on my shirt and turned to Yumako.
"All you must do is ask her to tell you, and when she does run away."
It seemed so simple, especially if Natsu, Erza, Gray and Happy weren't with her. I felt a sudden anger grow inside of me. It was so strong. I was mad, for no reason… I just wanted… Wanted to… kill.
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"Let's get her the vanilla one!" I suggested
"That sounds disgusting" Erza said, smugly
"Stop being so depressed, just for today!" I comforted a little "It's Lisanna's birthday" The smile on my face also hurt my heart.
"Happy… you know why I'm sad- why we're all sad… Just face it we can't-"
A mysterious loud thud came from outside the ice cream shop. Erza busted out of the door to check on Lisanna. I grabbed the vanilla ice cream and headed out of the door. I gasped at the site. My heart started to beat faster as I saw Lucy… chocking Lisanna. I stepped forward, but after that one step, everything started to blur… and then the darkness took over… The last thing I saw was Lucy's devil like smile…
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Kill… was one word being thrown around in my mind as I held her up against the wall. She was several inches above the ground, as she scratched into my arm to let her go… I asked her, alright. I asked her where my Father is and she said she would never tell me. The anger in me grew and I started to choke her. I could feel a smile form on my face as I saw her eyes go back into her head.
"Just a little mor-"I was thinking but I was interrupted
"Ice-make lance!"
My eyes widened to the sound of gray's voice and before anything happened I grabbed my victim and pulled her to the side, as I dodged Grey's attack. My breathing and my heartbeats slowly grew faster. I looked at Gray who slowly fell to the ground wide-eyed. He then laid there, and I had to give it to Yumako. I looked towards the nearby alley and saw Yumako, fall in sync with Gray. My eyes widened… He… passed out? But, what about…
"Lucy…?" I heard from a distance… A voice that my heart lingered for.
I turned to fire dragon slayer as he stared at me wide-eyed… A cake slipped out of his hands as he looked my way, I reached inside the satchel I had, searching for a weapon. Only to find multiple kunai knives…
"What a reunion" I mumbled
I guess I have to take care of him…
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Summary of this chapter;
Lucy has been captivated by Yumako for the past two months. She has been trained, as well as locked inside of his basement. She decides to bring back her mother instead of saving Natsu. The memory of them not believing her is her motivation. However, the first step of this plan is to figure out where her father is... why? Lucy forgot to ask that! She has to get this information from the five people she has decided to shun. The people who had deceived her, and don't believe her! Gasp!
The only one that would probably tell her is Lisanna. HOWEVER! As Lucy was about to fulfill her mission she got this killer instinct… It went from Lucy's perspective to Happy's perspective, and then back to Lucy's ^o^! Her killer instinct is so sudden… I wonder what could of caused such a thing! Hint* hint*!