Chapter 12
Normal POV
Lucy awoke to find herself chained to the wall. Sighing, she recalled what had happened...
"I said, let me go!" She screamed, struggling against their hold. They just kept walking, ignoring her. "LET ME GO!" She screamed again. This time, they knocked her out. Then they opened the door to the room and threw her in. They chained her to the wall and left the room, locking the door behind them...
"So...I'm in the room Brain was talking about," Lucy mumbled as she looked around. It was too dark to see a thing. Probably because the lights were off. "All I can do...is wait," she sighed as she closed her eyes, "So I might as well get some sleep."
Morning...
Lucy woke up to the sound of the door opening. She kept her eyes closed, though.
"Ah, Lucy. Time for your punishment," she knew who that voice belonged to. Brain. She heard his footsteps coming closer to her. "Wake up!" She opened her eyes and glared at him.
"What do you want?"
"If you were listening," he growled, "I said its time for your punishment." Then he smirked. Lucy let out a sigh.
"Do your worst," she rolled her eyes.
"Oh, believe me, I will," He chuckled, "And you can't do a thing about it."
"I won't have to. My friends will save me."
"Oh no they won't," he said, shaking his head. "They're probably mad at you for lying to them." Lucy stayed silent as she glared at the floor. He's right..., Lucy thought. "I'll take your silence as an agreement." Is he just gonna torture me with words? She thought. "Well then, time to start your punishment." He turned the lights on and she looked around, her eyes widening at the sight. There was blood! Everwhere! Furthermore, there was weapons and well, you could just tell that this was probably a torture room. "As you can see, this is the torture room," Brain smirked, "Well then...What should I do first?" He shrugged and grabbed a knife. "Might as well try everything, huh?"
"Are you crazy?" Lucy asked, eyes wide. "You can't just kill a princess!"
"Who said I was gonna kill you? Its just a punishment. You're not gonna die," he said. He went closer to Lucy, moving the knife to her cheek. "Should I start here?" He moved the knife to her arm, "Nah, I'll start here." He cut her arm with the knife, just a small cut. Lucy let out a growl and Brain sighed, throwing the knife aside. "How about I use magic?" He smirked, "Hm? Or should I just beat you up?" He punched her stomach.
"Gah!" Lucy gasped in pain.
"What should I do next?" He asked. He walked over to the table and looked over the things. Lucy watched silently as he picked up some needles. He walked back over to her. "I think I'll just poke you with some needles," he smirked. He took a needle and stuck it into her arm. She bit her lip so she wouldn't gasp in pain. He left the needle in her arm and took a different needle sticking it into her other arm. He sighed, "This is not so fun." He pulled out the two needles, now covered in blood. He went back over to the table and placed them down. Then he looked over the things again. "Hm...What next?" He asked. He grabbed another knife and walked over to her. He smirked and stabbed her in the stomach. She coughed out blood and growled. He pulled the knife back out and then pushed it back in.
"Gah!" She coughed out more blood. She glared at him. "Is that all you got?" She challenged. He glared at her and pulled the knife back out. Then he tossed it aside.
"I guess that's enough for your punishment," he sighed. Then a smirk appeared on his face, "I'll just knock you out though." He hit her hard on the head and she was out. He chuckled and stood up walking over to the door. He glanced at her for a minute before leaving.
"Where were your friends when you needed them?"
...
Lucy awoke and the first thing she felt was pain. She winced as she moved a little. She noticed that the room was once again dark. Sighing, she closed her eyes.
5 minutes later...
The doors suddenly burst open. Lucy kept her eyes closed, unsure of who was there. She heard a gasp...or three...
"LUUUCCY!" She heard a cry.
"Is she...?" She heard another voice.
"No, Carla!" Wendy exclaimed. So...Happy, Carla, and Wendy, huh? Well, too late, Lucy thought.
"LUUCCCY!" Happy cried and flew right into Lucy's chest. Her eyes snapped opened and she looked around. Then she looked down at Happy.
"Happy," Lucy said with a small smile, "I'm okay."
"Lucy! We were so worried about you!" He cried. Lucy could only nod because she was tied up still.
"Um...Do you mind?" She asked. Wendy walked over to her and broke the chain. "Thanks Wendy!"
"No problem, Lucy-san!" Wendy smiled. Lucy tried to stand up, but winced from the pain. "Lucy-san! Don't move! I'll heal you."
"Thanks Wendy," Lucy smiled. Wendy nodded and focused on healing Lucy.
"Okay! I finished," Wendy said. Then she looked sad.
"What's wrong, Wendy?" Lucy asked.
"I'm sorry we came too late," Wendy said and tears started to form in her eyes, "We searched all night until now, but the castle is so big!"
"W-Wendy!" Lucy exclaimed, "It's fine! You found me and healed me, right? Everything will be okay!" Lucy gave her another small smile. Wendy smiled back and gave Lucy a hug.
"Thanks Lucy-san!" Wendy exclaimed, pulling away from the hug.
"Mhmm! Let's get going," Lucy replied, getting up. Wendy nodded.
"Aye!" Happy chimed. They exited the room and tried to find a way out of the castle.
"Don't you guys know where you came from?" Lucy asked. Wendy laughed nervously.
"Uh...No?" Wendy replied, "It's because we've been all over the place searching for you! Sorry." Lucy sighed, but then smiled.
"Oh well, guess we'll just have to search," Lucy shrugged.
"Aye!" Happy exclaimed.
1 hour later...
"Ugh! Is there any exit here?" Lucy shouted. She was glad that the guards didn't hear her. Wendy looked around just to make sure. She let out a sigh of relief when there were no guards coming.
"Aye...," Happy sighed. Lucy looked around. Then her eyes widened as she realized something. Carla was missing.
"Where's Carla?" Lucy asked worriedly.
"Huh? Now that you mention it...," Wendy looked around as well.
"WHAT? Carla! Where are you?" Happy started to panic. "CARLA!" He shouted.
"Calm down, Happy! We'll find her, don't worry!" Lucy reassured him. Happy nodded slowly, still worried.
"Aye," Happy replied.
"C'mon Wendy. Now we have to find Carla and an exit," Lucy sighed.
"Yeah," Wendy nodded and they started to search for Carla.
3 minutes later...
"Happy! Calm down!" Lucy exclaimed.
"I can't! We haven't found her! She could be hurt!" Happy cried.
"Lucy-san! I found her!" Lucy heard Wendy shout.
"We're coming, Wendy!" Lucy yelled back. She turned to where Happy was and noticed he was already gone. Giggling a little, she headed to where Wendy was. She watched as Happy hugged a blushing Carla and smiled.
"G-Get off, Happy," Carla stuttered, trying to push the blue cat off of her.
"Carla! We were so worried!" Happy whined.
"I was just checking out this room. Sheesh," the white cat mumbled and finally gave into the hug.
Wendy and Lucy giggled at the two cats.
"They're so cute!" Wendy giggled.
"Yeah!" Lucy agreed.
"Oh, Lucy-san! You left this in that room we found you in. I forgot to give it back!" Wendy exclaimed, handing her the necklace that the man had given her a while back.
"Oh! Thank you!" Lucy smiled and put the necklace back on. "I didn't notice that it was gone..." She said examining her necklace, making sure it was okay. She sighed in relief when she was sure that it was safe.
"No problem, Lucy-san!" Wendy said. They went back to searching for an exit.
30 minutes later...
"Wendy!" Lucy shouted. Wendy turned to face Lucy, who was pointing to the side. Right next to Wendy, came a guard. Wendy squeaked, but before she could run, the guard grabbed her. "Wendy!" Lucy exclaimed.
"Lucy-san!" Wendy cried. More guards came and surrounded them. "Lucy-san! Run!" She shouted.
"But We-"
"No, Lucy-san! Just run! Please!" Wendy shouted. Lucy looked at her for a second before giving a quick nod and ran off. "Go with her, Happy!" Happy nodded and flew off after Lucy. Carla, on the other hand, decided to stay with Wendy. Both were captured by the guards and taken away.
...
"LUUCCY! Wait up!" Happy cried. Lucy stopped and Happy flew right into her chest.
"Eh? Happy!" She smiled, hugging him.
"Wendy told me to come with you!" Happy exclaimed.
"Okay then. We have to save them now...We are rescuing a lot today, huh?" Lucy laughed.
"Aye!" Happy agreed.
"C'mon," Lucy said and started to walk away. Happy followed. "Let's try the dungeons."
...
They through Wendy and Carla into the dungeons and closed the cell door. Then they walked away.
"I'm sure Lucy-san will be here soon," Wendy said.
"Yeah. And Happy," Carla mumbled. Wendy heard and giggled a little. "H-Hey!" Carla blushed.
2 minutes later...
"Wendy!" Lucy grinned.
"Lucy-san!" Wendy exclaimed, "You came!"
"Of course!" Lucy said.
"Happy," Carla smiled.
"Carla! I'm glad you're safe!" Happy chimed.
"Open the Gate of the Golden Bull! Taurus!" Lucy summoned.
"Lucy-san!" Taurus exclaimed. He was about to say something perverted, but Lucy interrupted.
"Can you break the cell door, please?" Lucy asked.
"Of course. Anything for you Luuucy!" He grinned and broke the cell door with his axe.
"Thanks Taurus!" She grinned and he went back to the spirit world. Wendy and Carla came out and both smiled.
"Thanks Lucy-san!" Wendy exclaimed. Lucy nodded. Suddenly they heard a lot of footsteps coming towards them.
"Uh oh, looks like we're gonna have some trouble...," Lucy mumbled and got into a fighting stance. Wendy also got into a fighting stance.
"Lucy-san?" Wendy whispered.
"Hm?"
"I don't...hear anything anymore...," Wendy said.
"Eh? Should I go check it out?" Lucy asked. Wendy shook her head.
"It might be a trap," Wendy warned.
"Fine. We'll wait for them," Lucy said. A minute later, the door burst open and in came lots of guards. Lucy and Wendy stared at them wide eyed and then exchanged looks. Then they nodded and got ready for a battle.
"Do you think they can handle them?" Happy asked, giving Carla a worried look. Carla also looked worried.
"I'm not so sure," Carla sighed, "But I do know that both of them are strong. Let's just wish them the best of luck..."
"Aye!" Happy cheered. Then they stayed quiet.
2 hours later...
"Lucy-san!" Wendy yelled, "Watch out!" Wendy and Lucy were injured a little and they were starting to get tired.
"W-Wendy! Behind you!" Lucy warned as she panted and dodged the attack from another guard. Wendy quickly dodged an attack and used her dragon's breath on some of the guards. Then Lucy realized something. "Wendy? Where are the others? Don't tell me all this time...You came alone, didn't you?" Lucy sighed. Wendy nodded as she dodged some attacks.
"Yeah. They didn't want to *dodge* come. I don't know-," she paused as she attacked one of the guards, "-why though." She suddenly got thrown across the room and hit a wall.
"Wendy!" Lucy shouted as she punched a guard.
"I'm okay, Lucy-san!" Wendy yelled as she got back up.
"Wendy...," Lucy mumbled as she punched another guard. "Lucy kick!" She shouted as she kicked and knocked out a guard. "Hey, where's Happy and Carla?" Lucy asked.
"I think they- Lucy-san! Are you okay?" Wendy asked as she saw Lucy get sent crashing into a wall. She got up quickly, though.
"Yeah!" Lucy exclaimed as she grabbed her whip.
"Well, I think *dodge* that they *dodge* went to get help or *dodge* something," Wendy said.
"Eh? They could've *dodge* told us!" Lucy yelled.
"Yeah, but we're busy fighting!" Wendy yelled back. Lucy whipped some of the guards, causing them to yelp.
"Open the gate of the Golden Bull! Taurus!" Lucy summoned, "No time for perverted comments, Taurus. Just help fight, please!"
"Sure thing Luuuucy-san!" He replied and started to fight.
"Thanks," Lucy said and dodged another blow. She whipped another guard and then punched another one. They finished up the battle and grinned. "Finally!" Lucy exclaimed, pumping her fist into the air.
"Yeah...Happy? Carla?" Wendy called. They didn't come.
"Where are they? Shouldn't they be back by now...?" Lucy pondered. They heard more footsteps. Then more guards appeared at the doorway. "More guards!" Lucy exclaimed. The guards surrounded them. Then one guard stepped forward, holding two cats.
"Carla! Happy!" Wendy and Lucy gasped. They noticed that they were unharmed, though.
"Lucy! Wendy!" Happy cried as he tried to get out of the guards grip.
"I'm sorry, Wendy. If only I was more careful...," Carla sighed.
"No, Carla. It's fine!" Wendy exclaimed and Lucy nodded.
"We caught these two while you were fighting. Now, come silently and we won't harm them," the guard commanded.
"Fine. Just don't hurt them," Lucy growled. The guards took them and headed for the king's room. They gave Carla to Wendy and Happy to Lucy.
"Carla!" Wendy smiled as she hugged Carla.
"We're glad you guys weren't hurt," Lucy said, hugging Happy.
"Lucy-san...," Wendy whispered. Lucy looked at her and gave her a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry, Wendy. It'll be fine," Lucy said. Wendy only nodded and continued to walk. They reached the king's throne room and the guards opened the door.
"Go in," one of them said. Lucy grabbed Wendy's hand and started to walk in.
"...Where are you, Natsu?" Lucy whispered right before they entered.
xX End of Chapter Xx
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