Once upon a time at the bottom of the sea there lived the glorious race of the merpeople known for mystery and power. All of them were beautiful and ruled over by the kind and powerful king Makarov. He at one time had a beautiful Queen who ruled along side him but she unfortunately was crushed by a human ship putting in him a deep seeded hatred for mankind. But no all was lost for from the couples love came seven daughters.
The oldest was Erza a mermaid with long beautiful fiery red hairy and a tail to match. She was very protective of her sisters and practically every boy that came within ten feet of any of her sisters. Despite that she was actually quite feminine though her real interests were in battle and weaponry. She was now a general in Makarov's army, whom was quite proud of his daughter's skills.
Next was Mira one of the most beautiful of the sisters though all were and the motherly figure of them. Mira had long white hair and a magenta tail. She had a very caring personality almost always putting everyone else above herself. Though she also had a secret fighting side and wild temper. Her skills actually rivaled those of her older sister making her quite a force.
The third sister was Cana a sister known for being quite a partier and fond of the drink. Her hair was long and dark and her tail was a sky blue. She had a way with cards as well as being able to predict the future for others. Though she did many things a princess was not suppose to do she still cared deeply for her family willing to anything for them.
Fourth in line was Lucy a blond beauty with a lovely pink tail. She was very sweet but was not fond of those who got to close to her or her sisters. She cared deeply for everyone in her life and had a knack for summoning spirits. She was quite powerful and was ready to defend her people and family to the bitter end.
The fifth sister was Lisanna who had shoulder length white hair with a pearly white tail. She was very similar to her sister Mira but not always as sweet. She was very into things that were cute and cuddly but her power could turn those things into a force to be reckoned with.
Levy was the sixth in the line of sister's and had neck length blue hair with a golden yellow tail. She was very book smart and loved to read. Her power allowed her to make words literally come to life and have the effect they described. She may have been small and seemed rather weak but on the inside was quite powerful.
Then last and most certainly not least was the youngest Juvia. A pale girl with dark blue hair and a shimmering blue tail to match. She was rather shy when it came to strangers but secretly was very adventurous. This at times could give King Makarov great amounts of grief for while he loved all of his daughters he loved Juvia particularly for she was the last thing his wife ever left him and also she almost died with her mother so he became particularly overprotective of her. Not to mention she reminded him so much of her from her beauty, her kindness, her gentleness, and most of all her singing voice.
Of all the people in the sea Juvia has the most beautiful singing voice. It could calm the stormiest seas, make the hardest of men cry, and enchant all with its sound. Though one of the greatest things she inherited from her mother was her power over water. She could make great things from it weapons, waves, and just about anything she could imagine.
In her free time something that Juvia loved to do was collect things that fell from the human world. This had been her obsession for many year for it was a place she longed to see. It was almost her sixteenth birthday which meant she could go to the surface and see the world above.
For as much as their father wanted to ban any visitation of the surface it was a law as old as the first king of the merpeople that those who turn sixteen shall be given the right to see the world above the surface. Though one thing they were forbidden to do was come in contact with a human. They couldn't speak, touch, or do anything that would affiliate them with mankind.
But soon it would be Juvia's birthday and her lifelong dream was going to come true, much to Makarov's disdain. He had already had a hard time letting the other sister's go there but letting Juvia go was nearly impossible for him to do.
Now as for Juvia she was so unbelievably excited especially with all that her sisters had told her. She was told of the great blue sky and the great yellow orb that lite it. They also told her of the land and its beautiful buildings and plants especially of the flowers. They even told her about the people and how they would move by putting the great sticks below their waists in front of them instead of swimming around with tails.
How she longed to see it always asking her older sister's questions about land.
"Will you please tell me about life on land? Like what do they do, what do they wear, what do they look like, or can they do magic like we can?" Juvia asked her older sister Lucy as they got ready in their bedroom.
"Well I'm afraid I can't really answer those as you know father doesn't permit us within an ⅛ of a league of land." Lucy responded sadly wishing she could answer her sister's question.
"But come on there has to be something on them. Levy you would know are there any books no them?" She asked her other older sister who was sitting next to her.
"I'm sorry Juvia but all the books with info on humans were band and sealed somewhere else."
"You all know exactly why it's because of those wretched creatures that our Queen and your mother are dead."
Aquarius their rather foul tempered and protective nursemaid then came in. She had been with them for as long as any of them could remember. She was very pretty and powerful having been a good servant to the royals for many years.
"That is why we keep no information or records on them."
"No need to fear though baby sister it will be your turn to go to the surface very soon and see it for yourself and we are going to party to celebrate your 16th birthday!" Cana who pounced from behind on her little sister.
"You all better not be doing anything over the top you know I don't need anything for my birthday but you guys and father. After all we live for three hundred years and 16 is a small number compared to that."
"But it's still your birthday and everyone deserves to be treated special on their big day." Lisanna, who was at the corner mirror, told her sister.
"Yeah not to mention Erza is in charge of it as usual and you know how she is." Lucy said while giggling at the memories of all of her older sister's party' she planned.
"Ugghh but she knows I hate being the center of attention especially in large crowds."
"Well she just what's to show you she loves you and this is just her way of doing it."
"Well I guess but I'm going to get going know."
"Where do you think you're going young lady?" Aquarius asked in the way a suspicious parent would.
"Collecting, like I do everyday."
"Honesty girl you know you give your father a heart attack every time you go out there and alone without any protection no less."
"I'll be fine, I know my way around our ocean. Good bye!"
With that Juvia grabbed her seaweed bag and swam off waving goodbye to her sisters and Aquarius.
"Honestly that girl is nothing but trouble at times."
"Well there's no changing her, she's a free spirit." Cana laughed.
Meanwhile Juvia was exploring the shipwrecks below finding everything from fork, candelabras, and event art.
After spending about an hour going through the field of sunken ships Juvia went to her grotto. Her grotto was a secret place where she kept all her treasures and knick knacks. Though her favorite item in her treasure trove was a black marble statue of a handsome man with good hair, muscular but slender body, deep thinking eyes, and a face that made her heart melt like butter.
At times she wondered if this statue was of a real person if so she wanted to meet him. Juvia admired the statue a bit more and then put all the treasures she had collected that day. She had specific places for everything seeing as she had many things. After putting away all her stuff she left her secret grotto and swam back home.