Levy's P.O.V
I hear the door to guild open but think nothing of it. Until I hear a voice yelling for Lu-chan. That voice sounds familiar. I walk over to where Laxus has a broken piece of wood pointed at… "Sophie?" I am shocked to see her. Her pants from the fight earlier are covered in blood as are her hands and her face. I look and make sure she doesn't have any wounds. None that I can see. "Levy I need Lucy! Where is Lucy?" Sophie is crying and shouting all at the same time. "She's at home. What happened?" I'm worried. We may have just met but Lu-chan said she is nakama and she looks so broken. I go to give her a hug but she scuttles away and folds up into the fetal position staring at her hands and mumbling. She starts rocking back and forth saying over and over "They're gone." I watch her and decide right then and there that this is a person who needs to be protected. That I want to protect. I stand up and start to make preparations. "Jet you're the fastest go get Lucy and bring her here now! Laxus go get Master and tell him what's going on." I bark they both nod and go to do what I told them. She probably won't let anyone she doesn't know touch her. "GRAY!" I yell frantically searching for him.
"Levy I'm right here." I hear from behind me. He is crouched on the ground looking at Sophie. She stares at him and whispers something. He shoots me a look and stands up. "She's going into shock we need to do something." He keeps his voice even and low.
"I know. I need you to take her to the infirmary." We need to get her somewhere quiet at this point it is only a matter of time before she snaps I can see the emotion boiling behind her eyes. Gray scoops her up and starts walking. Thank goodness. I start going over to Mira to see if she can mix up a sedative so she can sleep when I hear a thump and the sound of running feet. I look. Sophie no! "Someone catch her!" I try to run to her but I am too small. I watch Elfman try to grab her but she nails him with a kick and gracefully goes over him. I cringe and try even harder to get to the door before she can. I'm too late I think as she is mere inches from the doors.
Laxus P.O.V
I hear the doors slam open and glance over my shoulder. Then do a double take. Whoever it is, is covered in blood and not their own. I grab a broken stool leg and make my way to the person. "Why are you covered in blood?" I growl pointing the stool leg at her. She looks at me then glances at her hands and starts crying, dropping to the floor. What the hell? "Lucy!" She wails. Did she kill blondie? "Lucy please I need help!" I keep the stool leg leveled at her. What the hell happened to her? I hear Levy come up next to me "Sophie?" So that's her name.
"Levy I need Lucy! Where is she?" The girl sounds desperate for help. Blondie left though. Wonder why she wants her. "She's at home. What happened?" Levy goes to hug her but she pulls back and shrinks into a ball. The girl, Sophie, looks haunted like she's seen something horrible. Well chick you're not the only one. I shrug off the past and focus on her. She is rocking now "They're gone. They're gone. They're gone." That's all she's saying. Levy stares at her for a minute then pops up and starts ordering us around. "…Laxus go get master and tell him what's going on." I nod. I will listen just this once shortie but don't get used to it. I dash up the stairs to Gramps office. I open the door and clear my throat. "Gramps?"
"Yes, Laxus?" Gramps acts annoyed that I'm interrupting his paperwork but I know he's happy to take a break.
"A girl named Sophie showed up downstairs."
"Then send her up!" He replies gruffly.
"She showed up covered in blood. Asking for Blon I mean Lucy.
"I see. I will be down in a few minutes I just have to take care of something first." I nod and head out the door back to the stairs. "Someone catch her!" Levy and Gray shout I see Sophie making a dash for the door but is stopped by Elfman. Wait, not so stopped. Damn she would make an excellent addition to the team. What the hell Laxus you don't even know the chick. I see her a few feet from the door I jump from the balcony and land behind her. She is reaching for the door handle but I catch her first. I wrap my arms around her slim body and drag her away from the door. "NO!" She starts struggling to get away. I lean down "You need to calm down." She's going to hurt herself at the rate she's going. She turns around in my arms and is pushing against me crying and begging "No! Please no I need them I need to see them please!" A little piece of me breaks at the sight of her struggling so much. A flashback from that night shoots itself across my brain. I have to calm her down. I wrap her more securely in my arms and sit down forcing her to too. I put my legs on either side to give her some privacy from the onlookers. I put my mouth near her ear and whisper what someone whispered to me that night. "I know it hurts I know you want to see them but what good is it going to do if you don't get help first?" She stops moving and looks me straight in the eye. "I need to see them just once more. Please." She keeps her gaze steady. I silently shake my head no. I watch as her whole face falls she wraps her arms around my neck and starts crying. I am so sorry. I am sorry this happened to you. I tug her closer to my body as Levy walks up. "Thank you." She states quietly watching Sophie warily. I want to snap at her and tell her she is not invalid just hurt. But I swallow my anger and just nod. "No problem." She walks away and I am left sitting on the floor comforting a girl I've never met. "Gone." I hear her mumble before her body goes slack next to mine. I sigh and place my chin on her head silently wishing for her to find peace in sleep.
Regular P.O.V
I feel heavy, tired. I can feel that someone is holding me; cradling me really. I can feel their foot steps, and their breath. My face is tucked under their chin and I feel safe. And then I remember. They're dead. I must have cried out because the arms around me pull me closer and they stop walking. They're dead and I have no family. I want to cry but stop myself "Watch what you're doing heartless!" I smile a bit. Heartless. If only you could have seen earlier. Deep breathes Sophie. You are done with your pity party. No more tears no more weakness. You are going to become what Drake always called you. Heartless. I let the word roll through my mind and focus on it. It does sound nice not caring enough to cry not caring enough to get hurt. I have to prepare their funerals. I need to find out who did this. I lift my head from the chest of… I look up…. a blonde guy. He's the one who was pointing the piece of wood at me. "Put me down." I keep my voice even and make sure that no emotion escapes. The man complies and sets me on my feet. "Are you okay Sophie?" He looks a bit anxious.
"I'm fine Blondie." I reply gruffly. I don't need his sympathy. "Where is Lucy?" A flicker of surprise flashes across his face at my tone. "She's upstairs talking to Gramps." I nod and start heading towards the stairs. "It's Laxus." He states in a loud voice. I turn and look at him. "What?"
"My name. It's Laxus not blondie." He sounds annoyed. I walk back over to him.
"Well Laxus I'm Sophie. Now if you don't mind I need to speak with Lucy." I turn quickly on my heel and march to the stairs. Once I get the second floor I make my way to the door at the end of the hallway. "When will she wake up?" It's Lucy! Thank god! Now I can get some real help. "I don't know but Lu-chan you didn't she her when she came in. She is… unstable." And that would be Levy.
"What do you mean child?" So I'm assuming that would be the Guild Master.
"She seems to have suffered from a psychological break. She just kept on saying they're dead. Over and over again it was horrible. Gray was taking her to the infirmary but she ran for it! Knock poor Elfman out cold! If it hadn't been for Laxus she would be mavis knows where!"
"Laxus?! Levy-chan are you serious? Laxus?"
"I know Lu! It was crazy he caught her and got her to calm down. Thank god! He tried to put her down but she started to wake up so he is holding on to her as we speak." Huh I didn't know that. How long was I out for? I decided it was time for me to make an entrance I had waited long enough. "Lucy." I boomed as I threw open the door. All three people in the room jump. "Sophie! You're awake!" She runs over to give me a hug but I cross my arms and shake my head. Heartless Sophie! You have to be heartless!
"I need you to call out Loke." She looks sad that I wouldn't accept her hug.
"What? Why? What happened?" Tears start to gather in my eyes but I blink them away.
"My family is dead. All of them. I want to see if Loke knows anything." She looks shocked and horrified but nods and summons Loke. "Gate of the lion I summon thee! Leo!" A cloud of gold sparkles appear and out pops Loke. "Yes hime?"
"Loke." I drag his attention from Lucy to me. His eyes widen at the sight of all the blood on me. "W what happened?" He stutters out still staring at me.
"My family was killed. I need to know if you know anything." He pales instantly and mutters something. "She got them." His eyes widen as he looks at me. "I am so sorry. Vela she escaped from the spirit world a few hours ago. That's why I left so suddenly. I was called back to search for her." He looks at his hands. "It's all my fault I should have killed her when I had the chance." I keep my gaze cold and tone even.
"She was coming after me wasn't she?" Loke nods mutely. So it was my fault. If I had been there she would have killed me and left them alone. "It's my fault then not yours Leo." He looks sharply at me and starts shaking his head. "It is NOT your fault Sophie! She's delusional! Thinks it's your fault she was locked up."
"So then it is my fault. If I had been home she would have killed me and left my family alone."
"Sophie." Lucy's soft voice interrupts. "You can't do that to yourself. You can't blame yourself for other people's actions." I look at her. What does she know? It's my fault and mine alone. I turn my attention back to Loke. "How do we find her?" I ask.
"You can't. She is too strong for you. Not to mention she wants to kill you! It would be a suicide mission." I shrug.
"Who cares. Just tell me how to find her." Lucy, Levy and the Guild Master look flabbergasted. Loke looks angry. "I am not and will not tell you! You will die!" My eyes flash to his and in seconds I have him pinned to the wall my arm across his throat. "How. Do. I. Find. Her." My voice is dangerous. I watch as he struggles to breathe.
"Sophie! NO! Let him go!" Lucy is tugging my arm and shouting at me and Levy is helping her. I ignore their pitiful attempts and focus on Leo. "Well?" He gives a jerky shake of his head. "Never." He manages to rasp out.
"Sophie. That is quite enough." The guild masters calm voice states. I look at him but keep my hold on Leo. Master looks me in the eyes "Enough!" He shouts as his fist grows in size and hits me across the room. I hear Loke gasp and Lucy start crying. I slam through the wall and land near the balcony railing. I look down at the rest of the guild they are surprisingly unstartled by a person flying through a wall. Apparently it happens a lot around here.
So what do you guys think so far? I really would like some input *nudge nudge* :) pretty please? Oh well the next chapter will help develop the storyline a bit more before we get to the good stuff. Catch you later!
~FaeBo