"Sweet dreams Luce." He mumbled, before falling asleep.

What's this weird feeling?

I can't be falling for him. Can I?

Could anyone be in love with someone who bought them?

This can't be love. It's pretty much impossible.

But my heart is telling me otherwise.

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(Lucy's POV)

"Hello Lucy." Said a man I'd never seen before.

Where was I?

How did I get here?

"W-who are you?" I asked.
"I'm your father, Lucas." He explained.
(A/N): Lucas is my OC, it's Lucy's 'Dad' at the start when they're poor.
"W-why don't I remember you?" I asked. "Why don't I r-remember anything?"
"You were ill." My 'Dad' sighed. "I could only just afford your medicine, but it wiped your memory."
"Oh," I bluntly said.

I awoke with a start. Why am I having these memories?

Oh. I know. I miss my dad.

I felt tears begin to fall down my cheeks. Luckily, it was still dark, so Natsu wasn't awake to see. I wiped my tears away, determined to stay strong.
"Mmmm~ Lucee~" Natsu mumbled, snuggling closer to me. "Remember me soooooon~"

Remember him? What's he on about?

Suddenly, I remembered the boy from my dream. The one that looked like Natsu.

It couldn't be. That was just a dream.

"Mphhhh...Hey Luce." Natsu moaned.
"M-morning." I smiled weakly.
"You've been crying." He said. "Why?"
"Oh, I just miss my dad." I sighed. "That's all."

(Natsu's POV)

"What's your dad like?" I asked.
"Well, he's tall, bald and has a few scars on his face." She mumbled.

Well, it's not Jude then.

"Do you want to visit him?" I asked.
"What?" Luce stared at me with wide eyes.
"We can go visit him today if you like." I smiled.

"Y-you're not joking right!?"
"No. I'll get permission from my father and we'll head into town for 10am."
"THANK YOU!" She yelled giving me a tight hug.

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She lead me through the bustling streets of Fiore, round twists and bends and corners. I nearly got lost! I had to wear a hooded cloak to hide my identity.

Suddenly, she froze on the spot, staring at a big man with an angry look on his face. She started to run away, but he grabbed her arm.
"What are you doing little missy?" He smirked.
"L-let go of me!" Luce cried.
"Not until you repay your dept!"

"What do you think you're doing?" I bellowed, removing my hood and staring the man straight in the eye. He looked at me in shock.
"P-Prince Natsu." He bowed, not letting go of Luce.
"Let the girl go."
"But your majesty, she is a thief. She has stolen many items fro-" I interrupted him.

"She stole because she had to. Her family is poor and can't afford your stupidly high prices." I yelled. He let go of her immediately and she hid behind me.

"You can't possibly be sticking up for robbers your majesty."
"I'm not. I'm sticking up for my fia- my maid!" I replied. "Do excuse me." And with that I walked off, Luce following behind very closely.

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"We're here!" She smiled, standing with her hands on her hips. We were facing a deteriorating little shack with a hole in the roof that was covered in dust.

"Y-you live..... here?" I asked in disbelief.
"Yep!" She admitted. "Me and my father managed to get by with what little jobs we had, until he became ill. When he stopped working I couldn't afford to feed us both by myself, so I resorted to stealing. That ended marvellously, didn't it!" I didn't reply.

"Let's go in then." I smiled, knocking on the door. Luce just walked in.
"DAD!" She cried, running up to him.
"LUCY!" He smiled.

Wait.

I recognise that face.

It's HIM!

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