~Luck of the Unwanted

Chapter 4

"Shit…." He said.

"Mmmhm. Natsu Dragneel? Where were you when this happened?" Grandine asked sternly.

"Uhn… uh… well… you see…"

"Natsu! Answer the question."

"Not where I was supposed to be." He answered hanging his head down low.

"Well I've got that much. I want to know where you were." She insisted.

"With Lisanna, Gray, and them. Gomen ne." He said apologizing.

"Don't apologize to me. Apologize to Lucy. She was the one that got hurt because of your carelessness." Grandine said pointing over to me.

"Gomenesai Lucy." Natsu said.

"Go sit in the hall while I think about your punishment. Take your sister with you." She finalized. Wendy stood politely while Natsu got up with a sigh and walked out slamming the door in the process.

Grandine sighed and looked at me. She ran a hand through her waist length ocean blue hair and put a hand on her heart.

"I love that boy so much but god he does worry me sometimes." She said with a smile.

"Are you okay Lucy? The doctors said that you would be fine but I am sure that you would have a dreadful headache."

'I am fine. But my head does hurt a bit.'

"Hmph. What should Natsu's punishment be?"

'Please don't. Right now Natsu and I aren't on the best of terms and I would like to make it a bit better if nothing else.'

"Okay. We still can't just let him off the hook…. How about no supper?" She asked with a taunting giggle.

'Okay.' I comprised with a smile.

Grandine then walked to the door and allowed the two of them back into the room.

"Natsu, we have decided upon your punishment." Grandine said walking in circles around him like the police do during interrogations on cop movies and such. In return, Natsu just stood there looking bored as ever. Did he feel the least bit sorry? What about the attitude when he first walked in and was out of breath yelling my name? Was that just to make sure that he got there before his parents found out? He's such a jerk!

"Honestly, I was going to something completely terrible such as cut the entire yard with safety scissors. Luckily enough though, Lucy here saved you and all that you have to go through is no supper for tonight. Natsu you better be glad that she cares about you so much. Be more grateful towards her. I know it is a new adjustment but it isn't that bad if you give it a chance." She said before her and Wendy walked out, leaving Natsu and I alone.

At first it was kind of awkward considering what has happened. I found myself looking at everything but Natsu. It was one of those moments where you want to walk away whistling like nothing happened.

"I'm sorry." He whispered softly. I looked at him confused.

"I put in danger by sending you out in an unknown environment and in return you were almost killed. Gomen." He said with a bow. Okay…. WHO IS THIS AND WHAT DID THEY DO WITH NATSU?!

'It's fine. Really. Look here I am. Fine and well.' I wrote. Natsu nodded his head with a grin on his face.

I still don't think he trusts me yet but this is a start!

And so I was released around 7:00 that night. We all rode in Grandine's blue minivan. The way home was… interesting. First of all, Natsu insisted on driving. He was eighteen and had his driver's license so I thought it would be fine. But man was I wrong.

He was in drivers' seat, Grandine passenger, Wendy and I in the front two seats and Igneel was forced in the very back by no other than Grandine to make me 'feel welcome'. She doesn't have to try to hard though. I already consider this my home.

First he ran a straight stop sign with a car turning, which I thought Grandine would die of. But then when we were on the highway, Natsu almost missed the exit and ended up making the sharpest curve I have ever felt (Not that I have really rode in a car much) making the car feel like two of the wheels came off and the car almost flipped. Also, it turns out that Natsu has motion sickness causing him to almost hit a car in the lane next to us. Many more things happened that I would rather not tell. Needless to say, when we got home I almost kissed the ground.

After that, I went upstairs to my room to prepare for my very first day of real school. Obviously I had been taught quite a few things and we had 'school' when they taught me sign language and such. Even so I have never been in a real live classroom with other kids my age.

I grabbed the wrapped uniform and hung it on the back of my door. Then I made my way to my bed to prepare my book bag. It wasn't long and there was a knock on my door. I stood from the bed and walked to answer. Not to my surprise it was Wendy wondering if I needed any help or tips with their school.

'I don't really need help as much as the tips. I have never been to a real school.' I wrote with a sheepish smile on my face. Wendy grinned and walked over to my bed. Naturally, I followed her and sat down.

"The first thing you need to know is about Natsu's friends. The girls you don't really have to worry about. The guys… well… I guess you can figure out that on your own." She said with a smile.

"Even so. I don't know your classes yet so I can't really give tips on your teachers. Just be yourself and everything will be fine. There are some stupid girls that might try to start trouble but just ignore them. Because you are really pretty, the boys will probably try to hit on you. If they annoy you too much though just tell Erza. She will most definitely straighten them out." She said with a giggle. After that she excused herself and walked out. Gosh how I love that girl. She might one day be my savior from the world. She is always there when I need her. As if she knows….

I dismissed the thought and walked to the bathroom to brush my teeth before bed. I then walk back to my room to ensure I got a good night's sleep. Or at least I tried. I was reoccurring the past in a dreamlike form.

"It is all your fault Lucy."

"Everything is your fault."

"You could have saved your Mother."

"It is your fault she is dead."

"Lucy? Lucy?!" Wendy woke me with a start. I was sweating bullets yet felt cool as a cucumber.

"Are you okay? You were sweating like crazy and there were also a few tears building in your eyes." She stated with a look of concern. I nodded that I was okay and removed the blanket off of my body.

"You can go ahead and get a shower. Of course Natsu isn't up yet and I already had one so the bathroom is all yours. Take as long as you need." She said as I took her up on that offer. I walked to the door, grabbed my uniform, and exited the room.

I made my way down the hall and to the bathroom. I walked in and removed my clothing as I turned on and tested to water until it was warm enough to submerge my body in. I sat there under the water just thinking about my dream. The words kept repeating in my head. I quickly shook the thoughts out. I have a new start. I shouldn't be thinking of such things.

After washing my hair and such I turned off the water and towel dried before quickly getting dressed. After that I walked back to my room. I brushed my hair and just let it fall straight. I walked to where my mirror was and looked at myself. I applied the little makeup I had which consisted of some lip gloss, blush, and eyeliner. I then smiled in the mirror. Today was going to be a good day.

I hope.