Under The Raining Sky☔︎ (StingLu)

☔︎ Clover Town ☔︎

~ ✪ 3rd Person's POV ✪ ~

Arriving at Clover Town, Lucy was in for a search as her eyes wandered all over the train station. "It should be nearby..." Lucy thought as she bit her lips in signs of desperation.

"That was torturous..." Natsu complained tiredly as he tried to stop the dizziness. Happy comforted him but it all seemed futile as the fire dragon slayer fell to the ground. Despite this scene, Lucy was only focused on finding the potion shop she had heard from Levy. Without Natsu and Happy, she ran out of the train station with beads of sweat rolling down her forehead to her cheeks.

She looked around and without hesitation, she went up and asked the locals if there is any potion shop around. Many of them gave her a slight look before replying a 'no', some even ignored her along the way but she didn't care as she approached another person once again.

"Erm, excuse me but is there any shop named 'Botanica Magica'?" In front of her stood a tall man with a black hat. The guy gave an amused expression as he took off his hat before bowing.

"What business do you have with me, lady?" The man spoke as he eased, a small smile was adorned on his features. Business with him? What business is he referring to? Lucy was confused and she gave an awkward smile to the mysterious stranger in front of her. The guy merely chuckled before gesturing Lucy to follow him.

Lucy was now frustrated, she could not waste any more time. Time is ticking away and she is unsure whether Sting is losing fragments of memories currently, she has to resolve this problem quickly.

"I'm sorry but I'm in a hurry apparently and I can't delay time any longer." She bowed slightly before walking away from the tall man, staring at the places around her for any potion shop.

She turned left down the street and all there was were food stores. 'Did I take the wrong turn?' Lucy thought worriedly as she turned back, wondering whether she should take the right turn just now. "Indeed, it was wrong of you to walk away from me." A voice caught her attention as Lucy jumped in shock. She looked behind her and there was the same guy from previously.

"Why the hell are you following me? I'm busy, please go away!" Lucy exclaimed impatiently as she took big steps forward. The man caught up with her in split seconds, as though he transported to her.

"Darling, I've got an advice for you. Unless you follow me, you aren't able to find 'Botanica Magica'." Lucy stopped in her tracks and registered what she heard. The man walked away from Lucy and it was her turn to catch up with him.

"Are you sure it's true? Are you lying?" Lucy asked curiously as she glared at the man's back. "Why would I lie without a valid reason? Trust me, I'm very certain that with me around, you'll be able to find that potion shop. By the way, do you know anyone named Lucy Heartfilia?"

Lucy widened her eyes. Why is this guy searching for her? Is it for something bad? "Why? Did she do anything to you?"

The man turned silent and he turned to faced Lucy with an unreadable expression. "Just answer my question, do you know her?"

"O-Of course not, it's my first time hearing such name..." Lucy stuttered nervously, she had to lie because she was afraid the guy will harm her here on the spot.

"Liar." The guy spits out annoyingly. The guy then took a closer look, at her chest. Lucy knew what he was doing and she blushed. "What do you think you're doing, pervert?!"

The guy shook his head calmly despite knowing that he was being accused. "I have no interest in big-boobed bimbos like you, but I'm however more interested in the reason why you lied to me, Lucy Heartfilia."