Hello blossoms!
I'm sure you're all curious about who the chicken is! It took me a while to decide
but after reading through your suggestions, I decided on one! Thanks so much for your help!
Sorry to say, you won't be finding out in this chapter but you'll get some
clues on who it is! Haha, hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail or Fruits Basket!
?'s POV
I watched as Hatori, Ayame, Shigure and Akito chatted with the rest of the Sohma's and the girl Tohru. I'm surprised they haven't told anyone who I was, otherwise Lucy may have already found me. Did Akito even care that he didn't know where I was? I never went back to the main house to celebrate New Years with them, I never got invited since I left. Lucy told the Sohma's that she moved to Fairy Tail soon after she arrived, but I haven't told anyone where I was, not even my own brother... He was too little to remember me anyway, our relationship would be worse than that of Yuki and Ayame... No one knows why I left, no one knows my pain... no one understands... but I do miss the warmth they brought to me...
My brother was only 2 when I left, and if you include the time-skip then I haven't seen him for fifteen years. He's 17 now, he's no longer the little boy I knew. Although he still acted like a child... He was growing up quicker than I could ever imagine... My precious little brother...
Lucy's POV
I looked up to the balcony of the guild, where the S-class mages collect their missions. I had a feeling someone was watching us... I brushed the feeling aside and told the Sohma's that we should pack and prepare to leave in the morning. We agreed to meet at the station at 8.30am, I bid them a goodbye and told Team Natsu, Wen and the Dragon Due the plans. Soon everyone went home to pack except for Gray who went back to sit with Levy-chan and Gajeel, and I was left to walk home myself. I decided to stay in the guild and talk to Levy-chan a little longer, find out what's happening with her and Gajeel... giggle... I see them together a lot in the corner of the guild, though Gray is there too... He just has to be there to ruin their little time of love right? Oh well, nothing I can do about that...
I walked over to Levy-chan's table. While I was on my way, Levy-chan looked up and waved hello. Gray and Gajeel soon looked up and greeted me as well, Gajeel kinda just grunted, but that still counts... I said hello and joined them at the table, taking the spare seat next to Gray. Levy-chan put her books away into her bag and started a conversation with me, "So Lu-chan! I heard from Gray that you guys are going on a mission!" I nodded, "We're going to inspect a 'haunted ship' that's been keeping people off the beach. It was originally going to be only the Sohma's and I, but Mira told us that the sender said that there needed to be at least 20 people going, so I invited Team Natsu, Wen and the Dragon Duo to go along with us."
I talked with Levy-chan about the specifics of the mission, and we both went through some books in the library for research. With the help of Gray and Gajeel, we discovered that the 'haunted ship' was rumored to carry ghosts that were cursed to stay on the ship forever due to their sins. We looked through book after book for more information, and even though Levy-chan and Gajeel weren't part of the mission, I think they enjoyed the reading. I always do extra research on the missions since I love reading so much, I wonder if they're the same... I continued to read about the interesting rumors the ship held, and I must say, I'm scared and excited at the same time. It seems like an interesting place to go.
We returned to the table to take a break from the research, "I heard that you and Gajeel have been getting along well..." I said to Levy-chan as we sat down, "Shh! Lu-chan, he might hear you!" I laughed, "Don't worry, he's still getting drinks for us, and Gray won't tell anyone. Right Gray?" I asked. Gray nodded in agreement as Levy-chan blushed a million shades of red. I laughed again as Gajeel returned with the drinks and took his spot next to Levy-chan, making her blush even harder than before. Gajeel's face paled slightly at the sight of her, "Oi Shrimp. You feeling okay? You look like ya got a fever..." He said trying to keep his voice from sounding too worried, "Really... You should go home and take a rest okay? I'll walk you back." He said getting back up. I giggled quietly as Levy-chan stood up shyly to walk back to Fairy Hills with him.
After they left, I talked with Gray about what I did on my vacation with the Sohma's. He also told me that he heard I was a Sohma since he was in the back room. I nodded as he told me that he promised Master he wouldn't tell anyone until I say it was okay. I told him how my father abandoned the Sohma's, taking my mother and I with him. He then started up the Heartfilia company and became a strict and mean person... I also told him how much my father lied to me... How I didn't get to attend my mothers funeral... How he told me nobody loved me... How my only chance of survival was with the Heartfilia company... How without him, I would be nothing... I would be worthless... I would die...
I cried... Gray was willing to give me comfort, but I wasn't able to touch him... I couldn't let him hold me and tell me how everything was fine... I wiped my tears and stood up, "W-Well Gray... It's... sniff.. about time we get home right?" He nodded and stood up as well, "How bout I walk you home. It's not safe to walk alone at night." I smiled at his kindness and let him lead me home. I felt better after letting it all out. Yuki-kun was always there for me, but I'm glad I was able to trust someone else too. I walked along the ledge of the river that flows through the streets with my arms out, "Be careful Lucy-chan! You don't want to fall in!" "Thank-you! I'll be fine!" I say to the boatmen that were always looking out for me on my way home. As I balance my foot hits a small bump and I felt myself falling, "Watch out!" I hear Gray call. I feel two strong arms wrap around my waist stopping me from falling into the river and... POOF!
Uh oh! Is the secret out to Gray whose been searching for clues?!
I've placed a few hints on who the chicken is, and I think you guys are smart
enough to figure out who it is. I hope you liked that chapter! I feel as if I need to make them longer!
Please continue to give me your great ideas! Thanks so much for your reviews!
over and out
chu-chan