As usual, thank you very much for the reviews, alerts and favs :)
Sorry to some of you who prefer NaLu, I've been wanting to make favourite GrayLu fic for so long. But I love NaLu too, maybe I'll make another fic with that pairing :)
About Lucy's dream, I'm planning to reveal about Lucy's past little by little, sooo I hope you all don't mind waiting.
Here's chapter 6, enjoy~
Dear Mom,
Hi Mom, how are you ? I'm fine as always. Right now, I'm in Erza's room writing to you. It is just my second day since I joined Fairy Tail, but lots of things have happened. I'll start from this morning…
I woke up at the birds' chirping. Still with my eyes closed, and my mind blank, I felt a tingling grassy patch under me and a ray of light shining upon my skin. A slightly stable and warm breath was touching my face. I cracked my eyes open, curious of the source of the warm breath and found a raven haired boy with his eyes closed just a few inches of my face. I sat up in shock, flushing because of the close proximity and upon seeing his half naked body. G-Gray ? I felt a piece of cloth slid down from my back. It turned out to be a dark blue T-shirt. I stared at the clothing then realized it is Gray's. I glanced at him. His eyes still shut. He's kind of adorable when sleeping, I giggled inwardly. I looked up to the clear blue sky and raised my hand, groaning with delight. My second slumber last night turned to be dreamless and I am truly relieved of it. The sun was getting warmer and I enjoyed it as it tickled through my skin. The birds chirped even merrier and splashes of fish in the river were heard. Unfortunately, my moment of contentment was interrupted by a very loud scream. And what's more, whoever it was, it was screaming my name.
"LUUUUUCYYY !" I saw pink hair rushing along the bridge near the river bank I was at, dust trailing behind.
Gray jerked up immediately at the sound as if it was his alarm clock. The pink haired figure stopped abruptly when he saw me. He started to approach me and Gray, actually only me without noticing Gray, wearing his wide grin across his face.
"Luce! Where have you been? Erza's worried!" The pink-haired boy yelled, but cringed upon mentioning Erza's name.
I gulped. She's not mad, is she ?
"Uhm I was... here all along, Natsu," I said. He pulled me to his chest and hugged me really tight.
"I'm glad you're alright, Lucy !" His beaming voice trailed.
"Na-ftshu- I cantf breathe !" My muffled voice protested.
"What ?" He said, clearly couldn't get what I said.
"She said she can't breathe, moron. Let her go, you're killing her," Gray who was being ignored up until now said with a calm yet annoyed tone. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me away from Natsu.
Natsu jerked his gaze to Gray who he just noticed. He was going to throw some insults, but instead a sly smile was plastered on his mouth.
"Your death is coming close, frozen brain. I'll be glad to come to your funeral tomorrow," Natsu said snickering.
"What are you-," Gray's question was interrupted by a loud voice.
"LUCY !" I froze at the familiar voice.
A scarlet haired girl who was standing in front of me was none other than Erza herself. She seemed frantic and worried.
"Lucy ! Where have you-" her tone left hanging as she glared at Gray.
Gray flinched at her stare, moving backwards a little.
"You-! I don't believe this. How dare you kidnapped Lucy, Gray !" Erza pointed her finger at the trembling Gray, her gaze piercing through his fingers which were still holding my hand.
"W-what ? Kidnap ? M-Me ?" Gray stuttered in confusion and fear. He then realized what he was doing and released my hand quickly.
"Yes, you !" Erza glared.
"U-um..Erza..," I started. She removed her glare daggers from Gray, and instead glared at me.
Oh God . I gulped once again, "E-Erza, I think there's a bit misunderstanding."
She still glared at me, and I took that sign to continue.
"I...," I pointed myself, "was not kidnapped by Gray. In fact, I went outside last night and I met Gray. And somehow, both of us fell asleep here."
Erza analyzed me doubtfully. But soon, she released her breath and smiled at me.
"I don't know that you guys are...," Erza smirked.
"WE ARE NOT!" Gray and I yelled, blushing furiously.
"Now now, who's in denial?" A too sweet voice spoke as Lisanna appeared. A way-too-sweet smile plastered on her face.
"They lllllike each other," Happy suddenly popped out.
"Congratulations, Lu-chan !" Levy-chan suddenly jumped out from a blueberry bush near us and hugged me.
Mira followed her and patted my head, "Way to go, Lucy !" she smirked, "I hate to admit it, but you two look cute together."
"Let's celebrate~" Cana cheered beside me, it seemed that she was hiding behind the blueberry bush too.
So this is how karma works, I sighed trying to cool my cheeks off.
"Wait wait wait !" I said, waving my hand frantically, "Gray and I are just friends, right Gray ?"
"Huh? Uh..yeah ! Just friends !" He nodded and his face showed... disappointment ? No, no, I must be imagining things, I shook my head.
"Eh ? How boriiiing," the group whined simultaneously in exception of Natsu of course, who remained clueless at the topic.
I heard him muttered, "I don't get it. Is Gray a gay or something?" but everyone simply ignored him.
"Why are you guys here anyway ?" I asked them.
"Erza said you're missing, Lu-chan. We got worried and decided to search for you too." Levy-chan smiled with full sincerity.
"Seriously, don't go missing like that ! You got all of us worked up." Mira ruffled through my hair.
"Um..." their statements left me speechless and I nearly tear up. I felt so blessed that there're friends who truly care about me. Maybe this Fairy Tail, isn't so bad, huh Mom?
"Alright ! Mission accomplished ! Let's go back to the guild !" Natsu exclaimed, he had snapped out of his confusion as simple-minded he is.
So, we got back to the guild, but that was not the end of the story…
"So, you want to try one of the missions, Lucy?" Master appeared beside me, startling me who was standing in front of the mission board. Does he always appear like that ?
"Um yeah. I need to do some savings, and I can't stay at Erza's place forever." I answered him, my eyes still browsing the mission flyers.
"Since it will be your first mission, why don't you take someone with you ?" Master suggested.
I glanced at him, "Will it be a bother to them ?" Actually, I really wanted someone to accompany me. Since I'm not so familiar with the places and the lack of my battle experiences.
"We'll go with you, Luce ! I'm all fired up for a mission !" Natsu grinned as he rushed beside me with Happy who was mouthing an 'aye', "You wanna come too Lisanna ?" he called out to Lisanna who was sitting in the counter, talking with her big sis.
"Not this time, Natsu. I already promised to go with Mira-nee and Elfman-nii," she smiled apologetically at us, "I promise I'll go with you next time, Lucy !"
"Sure," I just smiled back at her.
"I'll come too. Got nothing better to do," Gray stood from his seat and walked towards me.
"Uugh, why do you have to come along ?" Natsu muttered.
"Because I want to," he simply stated.
"He llllikes you, Lucyyyy," said Happy for I don't know how many times today.
"Shut up, neko," Gray replied and I rolled my eyes.
"Um..Gray, your clothes." I pointed at him.
"Crap! When did that happen ?" He looks around the room frantically.
"I'll accompany you too, Lucy," Erza joined, "I'll make sure this two won't do anything funny," she glared at Natsu and Gray, then she noticed my surprised expression, and stammered, "Well, i-if you don't mind though," she looked away, blushing a little. Did Erza just blush? I stared in shock but quickly recovered.
"Of course I don't mind Erza. Thanks guys, I'm really happy !" Too excited, I hugged them all including Gray who had found his shirt, squishing Happy between.
"Well, good luck on your first mission, Lucy ! I hope you can stop them from destroying anything though," Master patted my head before he headed back to the counter. Destroying ?
I'm really looking forward to my first mission, Mom ! I hope it'll be fun ! I haven't read what the mission is because Natsu was the one who picked it. Well anyway, Erza has done packing and..whoa those are quite a lot of luggage. I had finished packing too and now Erza is yelling at me to hurry. I must go now, see you later, Mom. Don't worry, I'll tell you about the mission in detail when we come back !
Your daughter, Lucy.
Sorry for the short chapter, because I have some difficulties in deciding what will the mission be so maybe I'll update a little late.
Thanks for all of you who read my story, and as usual pleaaaase review, your reviews are my mood booster :p oh, and your ideas are welcomed too.
~snowdrop03