Little stories of love and joy.

lockwood and co

Chapter 1: Unexpected Consequences

Lucy Carlyle stood in the training room of Lockwood & Co., her heart pounding with anticipation. She had been with the agency for a few months now, and she had proven herself to be a skilled and fearless agent. But there was one thing she still needed to work on – her swordsmanship.

Lockwood, the charismatic and enigmatic leader of the agency, had agreed to train with her that evening. Lucy was determined to impress him, to show him that she was capable of handling herself in any situation. She tightened her grip on her blade, her mind focused on the task at hand.

"Ready, Lucy?" Lockwood asked, his voice calm and steady.

Lucy nodded, her eyes locked on Lockwood's. She could see the determination in his gaze, the unwavering confidence that made him such a formidable agent. She knew that training with him would be a challenge, but she was ready to prove herself.

As they began their sparring session, Lucy's mind was occupied with her own thoughts. She thought about the cases they had solved together, the dangers they had faced, and the bond that had formed between them. Lockwood had become more than just her boss – he was her mentor, her friend, and maybe even something more.

Lost in her thoughts, Lucy swung her blade with a little too much force. Lockwood, caught off guard, was unable to dodge in time. The blade sliced through the air and connected with Lockwood's arm, leaving a deep gash.

Lockwood staggered back, clutching his arm in pain. Lucy's eyes widened in horror as she realized what she had done. She dropped her blade and rushed to Lockwood's side.

"Oh my goodness, Lockwood, I'm so sorry!" Lucy exclaimed, her voice filled with guilt. "I didn't mean to hurt you!"

Lockwood winced, his face pale. "It's alright, Lucy," he managed to say through gritted teeth. "Accidents happen."

George, the sarcastic and witty member of the agency, entered the training room just in time to witness the aftermath of Lucy's mistake. He let out a low whistle and shook his head.

"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" George said, a smirk playing on his lips. "Lucy Carlyle, the girl who can't even spar without injuring her own boss. Impressive."

Lucy shot George a glare, her guilt turning into frustration. "This isn't the time for your sarcasm, George," she snapped. "Lockwood is hurt, and it's my fault."

Lockwood, ever the composed one, managed a weak smile. "Don't worry, Lucy," he said, his voice strained. "I've had worse. It's just a flesh wound."

But Lucy could see the pain in his eyes, the vulnerability that he rarely showed to anyone. She couldn't bear the thought of causing him harm, even if it was unintentional.

"I'm so sorry, Lockwood," Lucy whispered, her voice filled with remorse. "I'll make it up to you, I promise."

Lockwood reached out and gently touched Lucy's cheek, his touch sending a shiver down her spine. "You don't need to make it up to me, Lucy," he said softly. "Accidents happen, and this won't change anything between us."

Lucy nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. Lockwood's words reassured her, reminding her that their bond was stronger than any injury.

As Lockwood and Lucy made their way out of the training room, George followed behind, his usual sarcastic remarks temporarily silenced. Lockwood may be a mess, but he was still Lockwood – strong, resilient, and always ready to face whatever challenges came their way.

And as Lucy walked beside him, she couldn't help but feel a sense of determination. She would become a better agent, not just for herself, but for Lockwood and the rest of the agency. Together, they would face the dangers of the ghost-infested city, and nothing would stand in their way.

Little did they know, this accident would be the catalyst for a series of events that would test their skills, their friendship, and their loyalty to one another. But they were Lockwood & Co., and they were ready for whatever came their way.