Okay here is Chapter Two; this one is way more interesting and a bit emotional as well… Enjoy!
The team and I were getting home after a weeklong mission. I was exhausted.
"Hmph." Was all I said as we walked down the street heading back to the guild.
Bixlow walked in front of me and poked my cheek, "Stop pouting cosplay queen."
Evergreen smirked as I punched him in the face sending him to the ground.
I just glared as he rubbed where I hit him, "Shut up."
Laxus smirked, "You're the one who said we should go on a mission."
I looked at him, "I said nothing was interesting!"
Freed looked over, "We could tell you needed to get out of there for a while."
Evergreen nodded, "Yeah, you were all gloomy." She poked my pouting face. "Besides you sure took out your anger on those dark mages, Scary Lulu." She giggled.
I just pouted more and walked ahead. Bixlow stared at Evergreen, "How come she lets you do that stuff, but then I get punched?" he asked. His cheek was swollen.
The team just laughed.
I smirked and walked along the canal edge, being careful not to get pushed in. Now that I can sense those sort of things it makes it easier to watch out.
Loke popped out and startled me… Odd.
I started to fall into the canal.
As I was falling the team tried to catch me, Loke grabbed my outstretched arm and pulled me to him.
The team sighed in relief; they knew that if I would have fallen in. The town might have been burnt to the ground from my anger. I really didn't want to mess up my clothes…
Loke pulled away and looked at me, "Hello my beautiful princess."
I looked at him and smiled, "Hey Loke. What's up with the surprise greeting?" He must have been tired after the mission too, so why?
Loke didn't say anything instead he looked to the team. Laxus met his stare and nodded, motioning for his team to follow.
As they walked away they said they would meet up at the guild later. Laxus looked back at me, I thought I saw worry in his eyes but I brushed it off. I waved goodbye then looked suspiciously at Loke.
He sweat dropped at my stare, Virgo popped up, "Hime, We want to take you shopping. You clothes are a bit ripped." I gasped and looked to the back of my jacket, there lay a huge hole. Why didn't I notice that?
Virgo and I started to walk to a clothing shop they we often visited, Virgo looked back at Loke, who nodded at her and headed for the guild.
I was still a bit suspicious but brushed it off as we entered the store.
I waved at the owner and went to pick something out; Virgo came up to me and held up an outfit. I never needed to worry to what she picks out because it always looks great. Though sometimes I have to watch out for anything too revealing but anyhow I tried it on.
Once I was done I looked in the mirror. I wore tight black pants and boots that laced up the below my knee to match. I had on a white crop top that buttoned all the way in the front with silver buttons that had a rose design on each of them, it showed off my belly button very slightly and also a little of the cleavage and it had cute cap sleeves that were perfect.
The collar of the shirt gave it slight edge and offset the cute of the sleeves. It was a perfect balance I loved the outfit and I smiled at it. I let my hair fall out of my bun in loose waves; it had grown over the time and was almost to the small of my back. I haven't put any side pony in my hair for a while and wasn't going to start again now. INstead Virgo put a braid on the side of my head to sort of pull it back slightly.
I walked out and paid for the outfit, Virgo disappeared to bring my old clothes back to my apartment and I headed to the guild. By now the sun was setting.
Loke popped up out of nowhere again but this time I sensed it, he stood in front of me.
I looked at him, his face was serious and he looked straight at me.
I tried to continue walking but he blocked my path, "What is it Loke?" I was tired and wanted to see everyone but he wouldn't move.
It was completely silent except from the water moving in the canal, it was slightly dark out as the sun was gone now but the moonlight made it possible to see.
He stared down at me, "Let's get you home."
What? Why was he doing this?
I tried to move around him but he held my arm, "Loke, let me go." I said, and it wasn't in a friendly manner either.
Not a word, I yanked my arm away but he held on. I glared at him. He stared ahead not meeting my glare.
"Let. Me. Go." I said, but he didn't move.
He looked at me; his eyes were full of worry and…
Anger?
Why was he angry?
My eyes widened a bit, he sighed.
He sensed my emotions like always, "I'm not angry at you. Just…. Let's not go to the guild right now."
I yanked my arm away and he let go, he turned to me.
I clenched my fists and ran…
He just stood there watching me, I bumped into something…
Or someone…
I looked up and saw Capricorn standing there.
My eyes widened, I hadn't sensed him.
"Let's go Hime." He said.
He tried to grab my wrist but I dodged and ran as fast as I could.
I was only two blocks from the guild. Now I really needed to go there, why were they stopping me?
I didn't understand, did something bad happen?
Aries and Virgo stood a few feet away, in attack stances, were they really going to fight me?
Aries threw her wool at me and exclaimed, "Sorry!"
I dodged by jumping into the air but Virgo caught me mid air and held me when we reached the ground.
I glared and tried to get out of her grasp but I couldn't.
Not without hurting them, I don't want to fight them.
Loke and Capricorn appeared, Loke spoke, "Let's go home Lucy."
He rarely used my name.
I was shaking from frustration, "Why? Why are you stopping me?" I yelled.
They were shocked by my screams, I haven't screamed like that in so long…
Loke looked shocked and sad, Aries and Capricorn left.
Leaving Virgo holding me and Loke staring at me.
I was so angry now…
I slumped in Virgos arm and I sat on the ground, Virgo held my hand.
Loke crouched and put a hand to my face, I hid my face from them, my bangs covering my eyes.
Loke softly spoke, "Were just protecting you, we care-" Loke gasped and covered his mouth realizing what he said.
I tensed up at those words; they were all too familiar…
The same words Erza said before they left.
I looked at him; a tear now streaming down my face, Loke was shocked.
It's been a year and a half since I last cried, since they left.
Loke was now holding me, "I'm sorry."
I pushed him away with all the force I could muster. Loke sat on the ground from my push and was shocked, wide eyes looking at me, Virgo let go and disappeared.
I wiped away my tears and looked at him, "I can take care of myself! I don't need to be protected anymore!"
I ran, not to the guild but the park and sat at a bench. I took several deep breaths and cooled down.
The night air was cold but it felt nice.
I remembered the time that has past…
I remember how I hid my emotions, kept my distance.
I hid my anger, my sadness and even my happiness,
I know I changed...Mira would tell me that I should smile more, like I used to…
Cana tried to help too, the guild tried, but as always I hid my emotions, kept them concealed.
Even from my spirits who could sense my emotions.
When they left and didn't return for a year I gave up on watching the doors…
Gave up waiting…
I don't miss them anymore, when they return it won't matter to me.
I stood and walked to the guild, my emotions controlled now.
Loke stood next to me, "Sorry Princess."
I looked at him and gave a small smile, "It's okay, you guys are my spirits, you care, and you look out for me."
Loke smiled at me, "We should know you can handle anything now, you sure have changed… Just be prepared alright?"
I nodded and he disappeared again.
I walked to the guild.
This is who I am now, after a year and a half….
This is what I've become…
Poor Lucy… So what happened at the guild… well I'm sure it's kind of obvious but we will see in the next chapter… Love you guys,
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