"Strong is not enough for you. You must be kind and have courage..."

That's the last words my mother had told me before she died.

Hello, let's me introduce myself. My name is Lucy Heartfilia. I'm from a rich family but I'm not happy with this.

My father - Jude Heartfilia is a half-hearted person. He never care about his family. Hence, when my mother was sick, he didn't ask her any questions about her health. I was very angry with him, then I asked him:

-Why didn't you ask her anything about her health?! She's your wife, your lover!! Why are you so half-hearted!?

I shouted at him loudly, but he didn't care about what I had just said.

-So? - He looked at me with cold eyes - I'm very busy, and however, she would die soon, don't need to mess up with me like that, Lucy!

I was totally shocked. Why? Why? He's a husband! But why he acted so cold with my mom? My poor mom...

-Ha! - I cried as laughed - Now I understand why I hate you so much. I think this is our last conversation. I don't want to meet you again, anymore!

Then I ran away. I just kept on running, never mind about anybody I had bumped into.

I ran to my mom's room in the hospital.

She lied there, on the white bed. She was sleeping so peacefully that I didn't want to wake her up. But she realize that I was standing there, then she opened her eyes slowly, look at me warmly.

-What's up, honey? - She smiled at me - You look so sad! Is it about your dad?

I nodded, then burnt into tears.

I hugged her tightly, seem like I didn't want to let her go.

-It's fine now! - She hugged me back, said to me with a sweet voice - I believe you can find a guy who will love you unconditionally...

-I... I don't know, Mom... - I cried louder - * sobs * I want to live in a happy family, with you, Dad and Mrs. Aquarius...

-My dear... - She mumbled - No pain, no gain. Remember exactly my words, because I don't know how long I could live on this earth... I thought it's just about time... - She snifted - My cancer is in the last time, and I would leave you soon...

-No!!! - I yelled - You'll stay here with me, no matter how many pain I get!

-Dear, you must grow up now... - She sighed deeply - I can't live with you anymore, and you must take care of yourself. You're 16 years old, I believe that with everything I have taught you before, you can live well. In the heaven, I will watch you and pray for you... And listen, strong is not enough for you. You must be kind and have courage. I believe you can do this, because in here... - She touched the left side of my chest and said slowly - You always have me on your side...

Then, her eyes closed slowly and her breath was weaker and weaker.

She slept for eternity...

Goodbye, my Mom... I'll be a happy girl, you must watch me how I'll grow up, ok?

I love you...

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It's about 2 years after her death. Now I'm a new Lucy Heartfillia, and I am going to Magnolia - the hometown of my Mom to become the best Celestiam Mage like my Mom.

Here, my new journey will begin. And come with me, you don't know what will come soon...

Mom, do you hear me? I'm growing up, you see, don't you?

Dad really miss both of us, but I told him that I want to make up my mind. I don't want to walk on the way like him. I will be a person like I want to be! And I want you being on my side till I died...

Is it ok, Mom?

I believe everything will be okay, Lucy. You have chosen your way, and you must have to do it right. You'll be fine...

Said by Layla Heartfillia in the heaven...

The tears drop off, and I cry again. But this time, I cry because of happiness, not sadness.

Thanks Mom, I own you all my life...

___Prologue Ended___