Oh my gosh I am so sorry. I know I told you Monday but it has been oh so hectic. On the bright side, New chapter! Enjoy!

~Luck of the Unwanted

Chapter 10

Lisanna's POV

This whole shopping trip has been a disaster from the very beginning. First, I thought it was going to be just us until Levy invited Lucy. Then once everyone found out she had some money they started to go crazy and put all of their attention on her. It's not like I mind though…. I wouldn't stoop that low.

So far we had gone to millions of stores and my feet were killing me. Right now we were in a store that Juvia recommended we went to before going home. I was looking at some jewelry with Mira-nee when I looked over my shoulder and saw Lucy looking intently at something.

If I strained my eyes to look hard enough then I could make out some kind of charm bracelet. Seriously? Your 17 and you want a charm bracelet? Whatever be the case, I could see the want in her eyes. She looked nervous as she took a peak at the price tag. You could practically see her feathers flop as she looked at the, more than likely, expensive price of the bracelet. She sighed before walking over to Levy, Juvia, and Erza.

It wasn't much longer before we all met up. A light bulb went off in my head as I walked back over to the little stand where the charm bracelet Lucy was looking at a few minutes ago.

We started to move our way to the door and ended up passing the armlet. I quickly grabbed it and caught up to Lucy before quickly putting it in an open zipper of her handbag.

When we walked through the doors sirens went off. It wasn't long before the police came. Everyone was looking around mortified. The police came in and put us all in handcuffs before taking us to the security room in the mall that had a little section with bars as if in a real jailhouse.

They shoved all six of us in before slamming and locking the door so we couldn't escape.

Lucy POV

Emotions fled through me as a mall cop tightened the metal cuffs around my hands. It hurt. It felt like the circulation was cut off and my hands had no feeling. I was surprised, sad, scared, and most of all…. Anxious. What would I do if I had to call Grandine and Igneel. I mean I personally wouldn't be able to but they would still have to pay a fee and take me home.

I have already caused them enough trouble with the adoption. They have done so much for me and yet, how do I repay them? Getting thrown in jail for something I have no clue about!

I was pushed into a corner that was surrounded with bars like the jails in movies and such. I wanted to scream and shout that I had noidea why we were all in here but of course I couldn't. I sat down on a bench in there and buried me head in my hands. I can't believe this is happening.

"Do you know why you are here?" The cop asked.

"NO! Would you care so much as to enlighten us?" Levy asked. She was furious. Everyone looked at her like she was the weirdest thing they had ever seen. Has she ever acted like this before?

"Well you see, apparently one or all of you stole something from that store." The man explained.

"Look. I think you have the wrong people so if you would be kind enough to LET US GO!" Erza yelled as she kicked the bar and put a huge dent in it. The officers looked mortified as she took her anger out on the poor iron bars. After a while though she settled down and took a few breaths.

"Look you each get one phone call each. No more no less. Make it count. If that person does not answer the phone, you will be stuck here until we find out who stole what." The guy stated as he opened the door and started pulling us out one at the time.

But all too soon it as my turn. I don't want to cause trouble. Especially after everything they did. Yes it may sound cliché but still. I so indebted to them it isnt even funny. They basically saved my life and sanity.

My palms started to get sweaty. I didn't want to get stuck here for god knows how long. Still who was the one that stole? As far as I know, none of my friends would steal. They were to kind hearted. Still, they continued to pull me out.

"What about Lucy? She can't speak. How will she make a phone call if all she can do is sign?" Levy asked. Good call Levy-chan. That is a decent excuse.

"That is why we have a translator here. He will read her signs and speak for her." If possible my stomach just dropped further into a pit.

A woman handed me the phone and asked me to dial the number. The only problem is that I have no idea what Grandine and Igneel's number is… Since there was a translator, I told her my predicament. She nodded before speaking aloud to ask the question.

"Does anyone here know their number?" The translator read aloud.

I looked back and gave a sheepish smile. Everyone kind of looked back and forth but sighed in despair.

"Wait! I don't have Mr. and Mrs. Dragneel's number but I do have Natsu's! We are childhood friends." Mira explained. She took out her cell phone, which they have yet to confiscate, and read out the number to the translator who dialed it and put the phone on speaker.

"Hello?" Natsu asked picking up the phone.

"Natsu! I need you to do a big favor for me. I am at the mall in jail and I need you to come pick me up." The translator explained.

"Ummm…. Who is this?"

"Lucy."

"You don't sound like Lucy."

"How would you know?"

"Point made." He was silent a bit after that. Before sighing.

"So what exactly did you call me for?"

"I need you to come and get me from the mall. I am in jail. Please don't tell Grandine and Igneel." The translator spoke for me.

"…Fine. I'll be there soon." He said before hanging up. I felt like a thousand ton boulder had been lifted off of my shoulders. Still… Natsu wouldn't just agree to do something like that. Was he going to blackmail me? Or ask me to do something in return? Oh gosh…. What have I gotten myself into…

But just like he said, he came. It didn't take him long either surprisingly. He came in, paid the fee to basically bail me out, grabbed my arm, and literally dragged me out of the building and to the car. He actually dragged me all the way to the car and opened the door before actually going to his side. Just by his rough actions, you could tell he wasn't very happy.

He got into his fire red car and put it in reverse before driving out of the parking lot. The ride was quite silent considering it is kind of hard for him to understand me without taking his eyes off of the road.

He drove through many stop signs and stop lights, much to the dislike of my panicking heart trying to literally rip itself out of my chest from its steady beats.

We finally stopped and when I got the nerve to actually peak through my hands, I saw that we weren't home. In fact I had never been here before although it looked like a kindergarten playground. I looked at Natsu quizingly looking for answers as he looked at me the same. I guess he deserves to know even though I don't myself.

"What the hell Lucy? You go to the mall with friends and end up in jail. What happened?" Natsu all be screamed as got out of the car and started walking around as if to express his point.

I found myself looking down still in the car. He looked at me expecting answers that I could not give. He deserves an answer though. I reached for my bag and pulled out an expo marker along with my whiteboard.

'I don't know. We were leaving and the sirens went off. Next thing I know, I was in handcuffs and being put behind bars.' I turned the board around for him to read.

"You think that is an answer Lucy? That tells me nothing! Why should I even think about keeping this secret if you can't even tell me? Why should I lie to my parents to keep a secret I don't even know?" Natsu yelled. He was outraged. It looked as if he could snap at any moment if he hadn't already.

I felt anger tug at my heart and tears flood through my eyes. I started to write much faster and sloppier, the feelings of remorse and regret officially gone as the anger corrupted my common sense.

'What do you know Natsu? Your parents save me from committing suicide just like my dad did!' I threw the board at him this time as I struck off walking.

I didn't even know what part of town I was in if it as even still Magnolia. I didn't really even care much at the moment either. Anger still fuel my empty heart as I continued to walk. As I walked though, I started to look back on what I had said. Well wrote technically.

I can't believe I told someone that. And him of all people. Even so, it felt good for someone to know other than me. I couldn't help but feel bad though. I had asked him a huge favor and all he wanted was answers. Of course he could have gone about it all in another way but I can't say that I blame him. If I were in his footsteps and I could actually speak I would too.

With the anger out of my system, realization struck and I finally noticed that I had no idea where I was. Some people had stopped to as if I was lost but I just kept walking because I wasn't in the mood to explain my disability.

Actually when I looked around my surroundings, it looked just like my hometown from the old water fountain that no longer ran to the water tower the read 'Hargeon' on it. Don't tell me. I left this place years ago along with the all of the bad memories with it. No. This can't be happening. Tears started to flow freely down my face as everything started to come back. Everything my mind blocked me remembering came back into my head.

Mama. No. If only you hadn't jumped in front of me. Papa wouldn't have killed himself. He would have had no reason. It wouldn't have been my fault because I wouldn't be there. You guys could have just forgotten I was ever there and lived happily.

I fell to my knees clutching my head from all of the pain.

"Lucy? Lucy is that you?! Lucy!" Was the last thing I heard before I blacked out.

Who is this mystery person? I would like to apologize for the yet again late chapter. I promised you guys Monday after i lost everything from my blue screen but it has been so hectic. I started school in case i forgot to put that in the authors note and it has really taken its toll on me physically, mentally, and emotionally. I hate school. Not because because i hate the teachers or the classmates. Just school in general puts a bad taste in my mouth.

This chapter was pretty short and crappy for as long as it took me to write it so i apologize for that as well. At least it broke 2000 words though.

Again though, i am sorry for not updating on Friday and then not updating on Monday like promised. I had a little case of writers block and could not seem to get passed the part where Lucy was put in jail. I have OCD when it comes to my writing style and stuff like that so that is why it takes a full week ( and sometimes longer) to update XD.

At least i update frequently though. Some writers only update once a month or so. Thank you guys for the support! I might not have as many readers or favorites/ followers as some but everyone that does is like my family. My fanfiction family c:

Woah this was a long authors note that just followed an authors note. Over and out!

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