title; porcelain.
rated; Supposedly T but M for safety.
summary: Lucy Heartfilia had a terrible past, but once her life grew calm again, a new threat approaches.
disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail.
prompt: Higurashi no Koro ni
Porcelain
Eye of the Hawk
Just because her eyes don't tear doesn't mean her heart doesn't cry. And just because she comes off strong, doesn't mean there's nothing wrong.
Ten years later.
"… seventeen-year-old kills family by dropping a minimum of 5mL cyanide into their food while having a lovely dinner. Whereabouts of the girl are currently unknown, but fortunately the police team found fingerprints on the vile. Police has set up a search—"
Flip. Flip.
"Dead body found in the East Fiore Park in front of the parking lot, Mysteriously, no evidence was found nor was there any witnesses durin—"
Flip. Flip. Flip.
"Damn it." A bored blonde girl muttered; also known as me. I tossed the newspaper at the wide marble coffee table before me, and took out the cordless phone. My fingers automatically dialed Levy's number.
No way was I spending the night looking at the dull newspaper that was filled with crap. Nor, was I going to watch TV that filled the same thing. Crimes. It's one after the other. When will all this stop?
The other line started ringing, and ironically she picked up at the third ring.
"Hello?"
"Levy, can you please come over?" I practically begged, my lips were really close to the mouth piece and if she saw me right now, she'd know I was desperate. "I'm bored out of my mind here!"
Static. Then a reply. "Sorry Lucy… I have an outing with my family, really sorry." I could hear the sincerity in her voice from the other line. I heard someone calling Levy's name in the background. Probably her mother.
"Well, okay." I sighed. "I hope you have fun." I said in a gloomy tone albeit she probably wouldn't acknownledge it.
"Bye, Lucy."
There were endless beeps. And I threw the phone on the beige sofa. I collapsed on the couch and slouched, hands lay limp, and I stared at the flat screen TV that was bolted onto the wall. It's either I choose to watch TV or take a walk.
I picked the latter.
I advanced my way to the coat rack, which was located near the grand doors of this mansion. Taking a blue coat, it was probably chilly outside. I didn't bother to change, as I was clad in black sweatpants and a blue tank top.
Then, I casually stepped out of the house. Locking the doors and shutting the black gates tightly.
The sun had long descended, and all that was present was the vast, clear navy-blue sky. A cloud or two hovered over the city, but none of them were enough to disguise the stars that were arrayed in the space above.
The moon was full tonight. Truly scenic.
As I thought it was pretty cold tonight. The breeze brushed against my face and hands. It was truly refreshing. Magnolia was utterly breathtaking. If only if there weren't any villains or antagonists.
My feet took me to the North Magnolia Park, it was odd that there were no people around, the night was still young. I brought up my left hand, peering at the watch. 7:21 PM.
My suspicions started to grow and my instincts kicked in, and my conscious sent warning bells. I needed to leave, as soon as possible. So, I did. At first I feet moved quickly, but once I made it to the serene, familiar neighborhood, I slowed down.
I observed every house and mansion as I strolled back. I halted for a minute taking a sneak peek at one of the mansion. Various lights shone and change by the second, I could feel the pulse of the music and I saw multiple bodies moving and passing by the shielded window together.
For a split second I became envious, they spent the end of their weekend together and I was alone. Papa had a business trip and all my other friends were out with their families.
Erza and Jellal, on the other hand wanted to hit the library and study. Shrugging for no reason, I continued walking on the path home taking occasional glances. Then a felt a shiver throughout my body.
She was being watched.
Reflexes made me turn my head slightly and I looked at one of the houses that seemed smaller than others. I stared at the window, it possessed no curtains, and it was dark, I could see outlines of the interior. I couldn't perceive anything else.
Then I saw a lone silhouette. I assumed it was a guy, but to be honest I couldn't tell. I guessed that both of his hands rested at the window pane, I started to get goose bumps. The voice in the back of my head kept screaming, saying that the figure was looking at me, and watching my every movement.
I felt scared, the feeling kept creeping up and I tried to swallow it back down. It was futile. My muscles tenses and my breath hitched. I stood still for a moment, completely frozen.
"Run!" I reprimanded myself.
I started running. I could tell that his eyes were still on my trail due to the goose bumps that are still present on my arms.
I dashed through all the obstacles in my path, but everything was a blur. I finally made it back to our place, breathing unevenly; I tried to catch my breath as I closed the gates. I slowed my pace when I finally entered the sanctuary I call home.
Even though I was home, I felt uneasy. I kept pacing back and forth, trying to calm myself down. Then I stepped into my room and sat on the bed.
My laptop lay innocently beside me, it had a built in microphone and webcam, of course Bluetooth and wireless, I opened it. Apparently, I checked the list of people online. Unfortunately, only two people were online out of two hundred?
One of them was Sherry Blendi and the other one was a guy in one of my classes who I barely knew of. Sherry and I are actually friends, even though two years in the past we started out with a rocky road. How we made a truce? It just sort of happened.
I double-clicked on her IM name, but as soon as I did, she logged off. Just perfect.
The laptop chimed and I flinched at sudden noise. I quietly squealed and opened the window that flashed orange every second. What I saw changed my mood. It wasn't what I wanted; it was actually far from it.
Hello! Lucy, how would you like to join our suicide club?
It was anonymous, I decided this was a sick joke and deleted the message. Soon, my laptop chimed again. But it wasn't one of those jokes, it was a friend request.
Shadow (View Profile) has added you to his/her buddy list
Add to my List
Ignore request
Block this person
Normally, I would decline these kinds of things from strangers, but I was desperate. So, I swiftly moved my fingers with the track pad and accepted the invite.
Shadow: hey
Immediately, I began typing.
Stellarblonde: hey to you too.
Shadow: Wanna play a game?
I raised a brow, quite unsure with what he's going with. But I complied anyway and I took the initiative of replying.
Stellarblonde: what kind of game?
Shadow: It's quite simple actually, it's like math.
Shadow: Add you and me.
Shadow: Subtract your clothes.
I scoffed. Okay, I know this line. It disgusted me and I replied before he finished.
Stellarblonde: go to hell.
Stellarblonde: I know what you were about to say.
Shadow: heh, smart kid.
I mechanically rolled my eyes. I've had enough. I logged off and hid under my covers, the night was really long and I decided to end it.
I was going to bed, and I actually can't believe that I wanted to go to school tomorrow. "Good night," I muttered to myself and the picture of Mama that was on the nightstand. And I slowly drifted off in a peaceful slumber.
Lucy didn't know it was a huge mistake to add that mysterious "Shadow".
I see the blood all over your hands. Does it make you feel more like a man? Was it all just a part of your plan? The pistol's shaking in my hands...and all i hear is the sound...
yay, chapter two is up, it was actually more faster than I had imagined, i actually felt scared writing this for some unknown reason, what about you guys? haha. i wanna thank the people who reviewed the prologue; and their names are:
HinaSnowBastia; thebeautywithin13; Misa-misa chan; Smiley Peys.
thank you so much for your feedback! :D i hope you review again (lol) I love you guys xD
To the others, please give me your feedback, i would be grateful if you did. So please? ILY. to be honest i was inspired to write this because of deathnote and a fic here (i don't remember the title) D: Ohwell. Other things for me to say? Hmm, My birthday's coming up lol. xD That is all.
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