Diamond In Rough || NALU

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My heart beat a million miles per second.

"No need to be afraid, darling. I'll treat you well and give you a couple coins..." A man smirked, holding my hands behind my head.

Licking his lips cunningly, he caressed the side of my face.

"Leave me be. I have no business with you, vile man!" I growled, squirming under his grip. "I'm not a harlot!"

Slowly, the man raised his hand, and it eventually collided with my face.

He gripped my face firmly with one hand and leaned in.

"Look here, missy. Just stop yapping it'll all go by in a flash," he spat vilely.

I hadn't eaten in a week, so my energy was depleted.

...

"What about....the money?" I mumbled lowly.

"Huh?" He grimaced.

"Money. I need the money."

"You absolute witch!" He yelled, kicking me to the side.

"I gave you a good, free time, and you're asking for more?!" He unbuckled his belt once more, and warm liquid squirted onto my head.

I shielded myself with my arms.

"Here's your payment," He laughed as he walked away.

I laid on the side of street hopelessly, still shielding myself from nothing.

My name is Lucy. I was brought up in a tribe far from here in a land called Siebra. After our territory got invaded, I ran away to this place and am barely surviving.

I'm homeless, and I'm always struggling to find food. The little money that I have keeps getting stolen from bastards like that guy.

I don't really know why I was born. Everything in life is pointless. People take others who are inferior to them for granted, and are not trustworthy.

If only I could restart. If only I could renew a new soul within me...

Clutching my stomach in pain, I stood up and wrapped my dirty cloak around me.

Trudging down the empty streets crankily, I came across a well-lit place.

"Ah...I'm sure I had some money on me..." I searched all over myself, my back growing cold with sweat.

"Damn it!" I sat at the front of the barstore, my hand under my chin.

That old pig must've stole my money.

Wavering slightly, I stood up, and walked to the alleyway I normally rest in.

...

Night drew near, as the moon shone brightly in the sky.

"Huh..."

I looked up hazily at the royal blue sky.

"The moon is brighter tonight," I leaned against the wall as my eyes fluttered close. "Maybe tomorrow will bring something new..."

...

I woke up with the sound of piercing scream killing my ears.

"What...?"

I stood up instantly, and looked from side to side. Hearing the voices of women, I aroused slowly and stumbled tiredly out of the alleyway. There, I spotted multiple royal guards placing women into the back of a carriage.

"Royal guards...? What are they doing here?" I thought. I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes and squinted for a clearer look.

Forgetting my visibility, a royal guard looked my way and shouted, "I found another one! She's over there!"