I'm so sorry :( It's been like, FOREVER since i ubdated, i know DONT KILL ME! D:
but, I think im going to continue this story :)
although i really do apologize for ubdating with such a short chapter -_-
although i do kinda like this chappy... but anyway, read and review and tell me if i should continue! cause it has been a long time
but i still get reviews for this story and i do enjoy writing it, so i gave it another shot! :)
OH and read my other story "Just Smile"! It's kinda what I'm concentrating on right now, but i won't forget Gangster's Paradise!
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Lucy stared at the door that an angry Natsu had stormed out of, Erza following shortly. She questioned whether or not to join follow them or to stay with Mirajane.
She chose the later as she took a seat next to Mirajane, staring at the motionless body of the black haired boy. Lucy frowned.
So, this is what it ment to be apart of a gang, huh? She thought bitterly.
People hurt each other, not even realizing it's a person who has feelings, friends and family that rely on them. They loose their humanity as they hurt each other without care. Without even realizing the true damage their doing.
Lucy found that this excitement wasn't the kind she wanted. Not at all.
"See Lucy?" Mirajane's voice wavered as she tried to keep in her tears, "This is why I said getting involved in a gang was dangerous."
Lucy looked down, fighting her own tears. Then, something occurred to her.
"Mira, how come you're on such friendly terms with Fairy Tail members? I had thought you hated gangs by the way you talked about them." Lucy asked, thinking back to all the times Mirajane warned her about Fairy Tail.
Mirajane stiffened. Lucy wondered if that was the wrong thing to ask, she slowly opened her mouth to take back her question when Mirajane answered her softly;
"I was apart of the gang, Fairy Tail, myself." She said quietly, looking down to the white tiled floor of the hospital.
Lucy gasped, looking at Mirajane's bowed head. How could someone so gentle and friendly ever be apart of a gang? Lucy's bewilderment only came out as a spluttered "W-what?"
Mirajane gave a ghost of smile, looking up at Lucy, "Surprised?" Lucy nodded furiously, Mirajane chuckled softly, "A couple years ago, you wouldn't have been." She said.
Lucy tilted her head in confused. Did she mean that she was different then she is now? So different that she'd fit into a 'Gangster's' image?
Mirajane nodded to herself, "Yes, I was apart of that gang from the first time I set foot into middle school. I was there before Natsu, or Gray or even Erza." She confessed. "I was one of the strongest by the time I reached high school. Erza and I used to fight a lot." She said as she gave a light chuckle.
Lucy gaped. Mirajane vs. Erza? In her mind that would be a blood bath. Had Mira changed so much in a couple years?
"W-well," Lucy forced herself to say after a moment of silence, "What made you leave then?" She asked slowly.
Mira's eyes snapped into something that made Lucy cringe back. She could see anger and torment in those eyes, but mainly pain. Lucy frowned,
"I'm sorry Mira, you don't need to tell me. I didn't mean to bring up horrible memories…" She started to apologize, but Mirajane held up a hand to stop her.
"There's no need to be sorry Lucy," Mira said kindly, giving her a small smile, "I just couldn't stand the hurt it gave me every time I went there."
Lucy blinked. She supposed that could explain some things, but still, she wondered if that was the entire reason.
Mirajane locked eyes with Lucy, hearing Lucy's unasked question, Mira nodded, "I had lost someone important to me." She said slowly and Lucy's eyes widened. "I couldn't stay in there and let it happen to more people I cared about. I tried to convince everyone to leave. But, for the members of Fairy Tail, that gang is their home. A place to live and laugh and love." She smiled.
Lucy recalled Natsu's living condition. That would explain his ease of having no parents… Fairy Tail was enough of a family for him.
"They stick together, no matter what." She said simply, a genuine smile gracing her features, "Nothing could ever make them leave their home."
A silence followed as Lucy supposed Mirajane zoned into her thoughts. Lucy glanced up at Gray, who laid unconscious and full of wounds. Their home was dangerous one. Lucy remembered the face Natsu wore as he stormed out of the room. She was kind of envious. She shook her head. How selfish of her.
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But she couldn't help it. A family that cares so much about each other to cause that kind of expression. That kind of anger must have come from a great amount of love. She thought with a smile. I knew those two were best friends. She inwardly giggled.
"M-Mira, Lucy…" A strained voice echoed in the silence, breaking both girl's train of thought.
"Gray!" Lucy exclaimed in surprised, standing up to get a better look at his face. His eyes were barely open, looking as though he had strained himself to open them.
"Lucy, you-" He coughed a couple times, breaking his sentence.
"Gray, you shouldn't force yourself. You should go back to sleep." Mira said kindly, standing up to be beside Lucy as she peered down at Gray.
Gray ignored her, keeping his eyes on Lucy. Lucy gulped, "Where's Natsu? Erza?" He asked, breaking eye contact to look around the room.
Lucy shifted on her feet. "Natsu rushed out of here as soon as he got here, he was worried about you Gray." She told him, not wanting him to feel as though they didn't care. Because that definitely wasn't the chase. "Erza followed him to make sure he was okay."
Gray's eye brow furrowed. "That I-idiot." He cursed under his breathe. Lucy stared confused. "Listen Lucy, he didn't leave to go blow off steam. He's going to go fight Phantom." He said, staring deep into her eyes to show his seriousness.
I already know that… I was trying to keep that away from you so you wouldn't worry. Lucy thought with a sweat drop, Looks like you two know each other to well to be fooled, huh?
"Y-you have to stop him," He said staring at Lucy.
Lucy flustered, "W-what? What can I do? Erza went after him to stop him, he should be fine, right?" She said, trying to avoid the tedious mission.
Gray shook his head, smirking, "She won't stop him. She'd probably join him." He said with a small speck of affection lacing his voice.
Once again, Lucy was filled with envy. She wanted to be that close with someone. Someone she knew would try their hardest for her and she to do the same.
"Please," Gray pleaded, knocking Lucy out of the thoughts. She blinked in surprise as she heard Gray's tone. "Their pissed, real pissed. Natsu can't go to them." He said with determination that made her think that he wanted to be the one to stop them.
Something occurred to Lucy, "But what about Erza? Aren't you worried about her too?" She questioned, genuinely curious. Did he think she was that strong?
Gray closed his eyes, "It's not that I'm not worried about her," He reopened them, locking eyes with Lucy. "But Phantom's not as concerned with Erza as they are with Natsu."
Lucy supposed that made sense. Gazille did say they wanted Natsu dead. But, wouldn't they feel the same way about all Fairy Tail members?
Gray read Lucy's expression and shook his head, "They specifically want Natsu. They know I'm his partner, that's why they went after me." He said, his voice strained with anger. "I heard them, they want to get ride of the Salamander. He's the one who's caused them the most trouble in their eyes." Gray said simply. "Every mission involving Phantom has either been just Natsu or both him and I."
Lucy started to actually feel genuine fear for her pink friend all of a sudden. Gray's seriousness was scaring her.
"Gazille," Gray started, baring his teeth in a snarl. "He and Natsu have had a long time beef. Natsu usually beats Gazille in fights. Gazille is second in command there." Gray explained, "He has a lot of power over the decisions of the gang."
Lucy scoffed, not surprised that Natsu would pick a fight with one of the most dangerous members of their enemy gang, "Idiot" She muttered.
Gray smirked at her, nodding, "So, please, stop him from going there. It's a trap for him. It doesn't matter if he has back-up or not," He's mouth dropped into a grimace, "They never stop for anything when they have a goal in mind."
Lucy gulped and nodded, she wasn't about to let Natsu walk into his death. No way. She began to move towards the door.
Mirajane made a gasping noise as she too moved towards Lucy, "Wait, Lucy!"
Lucy turned around in shock, facing Mira's fearful expression.
Mirajane's mouth quivered, "Please." She began, "I-I'll go, you stay here." She said, moving towards the door.
"No." Gray snapped from his bed. Mira whirled around to look at him. "You're not ready for fights. Lucy will be fine Mira. Have confidence in her." Gray said as he smirked.
Mira stopped her movements, looking towards the ground.
Lucy stood awkwardly in the silence, unsure if she should continue out the door or wait to see if Mirajane will say something.
Mira pulled the blonde into a hug, squeezing her tight as she whispered, "Be careful," And broke apart to hold her at arms length. The two girls locked eyes, "Come back safe." She said, heavy emotion lacing her words.
Lucy smiled softly at the older girl, "I will," She promised, then broke away and headed towards the door thinking,
Don't worry Natsu, I wont let you get hurt. She thought about that a little more clearly, imagining it and she shook her head, eyes filled with determination. Never. And closed the door behind her as she strode out.
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Gray and Mirajane were knocked out of their thoughts as the door to Gray's room slowly creaked open. Lucy popped her head in, a flush staining her cheeks.
"…Uh, where am I going, exactly?" She asked, embarrassed.
Gray and Mira sweat dropped.
Natsu's eyes narrowed into a death glare as he growled. His fist shaking and anger seeping out of his features, adrenaline pulsing through his veins.
No one touches his brothers and sisters. No one.
He let out a monstrous growl as he held up his fist, "Let's go!"
Cheers filled the air behind him, every member of Fairy tail mirroring Natsu's expression with determination, all holding up their fists along with Natsu.
Natsu let a devilish smirk crawl it's way across his face, pulling out his favorite automatic sub-machine gun and pointing it towards the sky.
"Phantom get the fuck out here!"
So, short right? I know, sooooorrrry
AND it's a hang cliffer... i know how you guys hate that. But, i promise is wont be anywhere near as long to update as it was before! :)
... I hope :P anyway review if you please!.