Hey Dark Gothic Lolita here!

So why helLO my lovely readers, how are we feeling this fine day? I hope you're all good!

Well as you can see, I have rewritten this. You want to know why? Well first of all, I got a lovely review from someone who told me that I shouldn't and that I should carry on with the story because they want to read more, but I just can't! And this is why.

When I first wrote this story, it was indeed supposed to be a oneshot but it transformed into something more, a multi chapter story. Now, because this happened, it was clear that I was just on a stupid high and I was winging it, getting overly hyped at every nice and good review that I got and I was just so desperate with meeting everyone's demands for a new chapter each and every time that I forgot the whole point of writing this and I was losing my plot. That's when it hit me. Writer's block finally got to me on when I was trying to write out chapter 6 and let me tell you, that is the worst chapter I have ever written for any story EVER. It needs room for more improvement, but then again, so does the story.

So yes, I am indeed rewriting this because it has actually been 2 years, moving onto three years. I was 15 when I wrote this and by the end of the year I'll be turning 18. (WOOP WOOP, go me) It would be more than evident that my writing style has changed, so I am more than keen to just change the whole story. That's my reason for rewriting the whole story!

So please don't hate me if you wanted to read more, but at least it's a more up to date style of my writing! I'll also make things clearer in the story lol. Also, less swearing! Gosh, I've grown up and just because I'm not writing because I'm in school, I need to stop getting excited that I can write all these swear words without getting bitched at for it (lol) so yeah. Less swearing than before.

I don't own Fairy Tail or any of their characters. I apologize for any grammar and spelling mistakes!

ENJOY!

Secrets within magic

Chapter 1

Natsu was lounging around with Happy when they heard the door open. They both perked up before jumping around in excitement.

"Luce, we're hungry, make us something!"

"Aye!"

Lucy just grinned at the both of them, not even getting angry that they had both broken into her home once again.

"I"ll see what I've got!"

They watched as she walked off in her dream state towards the kitchen and the dragon slayer and the exceed stared at each other. They were at least expecting a 'Lucy kick' to the face for what they've done.

"I know Lucy is weird and all, but this time, she was weirder!"

Natsu stroked his chin with his hand as though he was trying to act to wise to come up with different scenarios. "Hmm, she wore that look that you usually have whenever you see Carla."

Happy's jaw dropped and his face turned bright red despite his blue fur. "No fair, don't make fun of me! Well...WELL THAT'S THE SAME LOOK YOU HAVE WHEN YOU LOOK AT LUCY!"

Natsu's cheeks lit up in a light shade of pink as he tried to style it out by not actually looking at happy.

"Sh-shut up she might hear you!" Natsu lightly punched Happy's head before they grinned at each other. They went back to lazing about before Happy gasped in shock, grabbing Natsu's immediate attention.

"Doesn't that mean that Lucy is in love with someone?!"

Natsu went still for a bit. He may be a clueless guy, but even he could tell that there was a certain kind of happiness he felt whenever he was around Lucy. Ever since Lisanna died two years ago, it had only been him and Happy, making as much noise as they possibly could to fill the empty silence that might come ripping through. Now Lucy had shown up and felt truly alive, though he knew no one could ever replace Lisanna.

Natsu just sent Happy an obnoxious grin, as though he didn't even know what he was talking about before Lucy came skipping into the room.

"Well here you go! Buffet for two!"

Natsu forgot all his worries as both him and his little blue neko started to eat for Fiore. They stuffed their faces with all sorts of meats, and drank all sorts of drinks until they were stuffed. Usually, Lucy would have been yelling at them to stop eating like pigs and slow down because food was getting on her carpet, but she didn't even flinch this time. Instead, when Natsu looked up, she staring at her golden key lovingly. He slowly released a sigh as though he was relieved. She was probably proud of herself for becoming the strongest zodiac's summoner.

"Hey Luce, what's up!"

The said blond looked up at Natsu and gave him a soft smile. Natsu had to gulp down his food harshly when he saw Lucy giving him that soft smile. It made him melt so much. He looked away stubbornly from her angelic smile.

"Have you ever been in love? Maybe not, you just love a good fight, not a girl. Well at least not in a romantic way at least. Anyway, I think I'm actually falling for Loke! I know, I know, he's a celestial spirit and I'm human, but I'm pretty sure we can make it work. I don't know what it is, I just feel so drawn to him."

Lucy sighed contently, Natsu's heart plummeted within him and Happy was snoring away very happily (A/N: Yeah, haha, because we haven't all heard that one before) because he had eaten too much and had now passed out.

He tried not to feel anything. He tried to hard to act like it didn't hurt him, or that he didn't even care. But it hurt. It hurt that the girl he loved thought that he wasn't even capable to love someone. That hurt a lot.

"I think I'm going to head over to the guild. Happy won't be able to move, so you don't mind if I leave him here do you?" Lucy shook her head, humming a tune to herself as she took the remaining food back the kitchen. She was so out of it that she didn't even realise that Natsu hadn't finished any of his food.

"Okay, walk safe!"

Natsu nodded as he headed to her front door for what must be the first time since she moved in. "I hope you two are happy together and that he treats you right."

Lucy blinked at him in surprise as though she wasn't expecting for him to say that. Well she probably wasn't. Then she started grinning. "Thank you Natsu!"

He just nodded at her, losing every bit of fibre in his body to be happy for her. He just walked out into the rain, heading for the guild.

~x~

Juvia took a deep breath as she stepped away from the pillar that she was hiding behind. It was time. It was finally time! There was hardly anyone in the guild and Natsu wasn't here to start a fight with her precious Gray-sama. There was no better time than the present and she was finally going to ask him the question that he seemed to be dodging so cleverly.

She took a few steps towards him before the confidence and adrenaline started flowing right through her veins as she took more certain steps towards the object of her affection. A smile crawled up on her face as she realised how close she was, Just a little further!

She tapped him on his shoulder and he turned around. Her face went aflame as he stared at her with stern, dark eyes. It was almost as though he was staring right into her soul. Only if she could read his mind to see what he was thinking!

"Hmm? Juvia, is there something you wanted?"

For once, the annoyance that he held in voice whenever he spoke to her wasn't there. She was grateful for that otherwise all her courage would have just seeped right out of her.

"J-Juvia was just wondering if...maybe Gray-sama would like to go on a date? With Juvia?"

As soon as she asked that question, Gray flinched and looked away while scratching his head. Juvia leaned forward a little bit to stare at his face and all she saw was a look that she didn't want to see at all. Guilt.

"That's nice and all Juvia, but I'm sorry." Juvia's heart plummeted to the ground and she felt it shatter around her. His eyes must have been on Lucy, right?

"It's just that I've liked Erza for a really long time now and, well, she's finally given me the chance..." He trailed off, not finishing his sentence because he had seen Juvia raise her hand to stop him from talking.

Juvia gave him a strained smile. "Juvia gets it. Juvia can see that Gray-sama...um, Gray-san likes Erza-san a lot. But as friends, can Gray-san please do something for Juvia?"

He hesitated before shrugging and accepting her request with the nod of his head.

"Please treat Erza-san well."

Gray was taken aback by her request, but he got over it quickly with a smile. A smile that still made Juvia's heart beat so fast and blood rush to her face. It wasn't going to be easy to get over it and she knew it would take her a very long time. After all, this was the man who took away the rain and let her see the sun for the first time in her life. It was going to take a lot of effort to get over him fully.

"I will, Juvia."

She watched him as he made his way over to the Titania and when he sat down, he put his arms around her. They were the perfect couple, in her eyes. They'd known each other for so many years, they knew each other's habits. After all, Juvia was just a girl who had attacked their guild, kidnapped Lucy and suddenly joined them in a turn of events.

The tears started slipping slowly from her eyes as she tried to hold it all in. She heard the light and gentle start of the rain outside and she knew that it was just time to go home, and sleep off this sadness. Juvia as she turned around to make her way towards the door, Mira caught the teen by the shoulder, halting her in her tracks.

"Mira-san!"

Juvia quickly wiped her tears to make it look like she wasn't at all upset. Mira just watched her through concerned eyes before leading her to a table to sit down and talk. Juvia just sighed. She didn't want to make a big deal out of nothing, but to just go home and cry softly into her comfy pillow while holding her 'Gray-sama' doll.

"It'll be okay, I promise you that much. This will just make you stronger for any future relationships, but trust me, it gets better with time."

Juvia snorted. She didn't want this sort of pain in her life. She wanted life to be pain free, or maybe for her to be stronger emotionally. She hated her emotions running wild so easily and weakly.

"B-but it w-will be hard f-for Juvia," she choked out. "Gray-sama was the first person that ever made Juvia see the sun! Juvia had never felt so warm before! Juvia just can't forget that." She tried to dry her eyes, but the tears kept on falling, as well as the rain outside.

"I find it ironic. The guy who took away your rain is the same one to bring it back. Maybe Gray really wasn't the one for you. There's a perfect match out there for everyone, sometimes it may be the person you least expect."

Juvia let out a shuddery sob before looking down at her hands. Maybe Mira was right. Maybe it was all for the best. She threw her emotions around so easily that she really thought that Gray was the one. She sighed.

"Maybe Mira-san is right. Juvia will go now, it's getting late. Good night."

Mira watched her with sad eyes as she stood up to leave. Mira went back to whatever she was doing, which was trying to stop Cana from drinking tomorrow's supply and Juvia walked up to the guild door. She got within five meters of the door before it opened and there stood a drowned Natsu. She saw that his easy grin wasn't lingering on his face and his eyes weren't dancing like they usually were. In fact, he wasn't being his usual loudmouth self.

He walked past Juvia as though he didn't even realise that she was there, and Juvia couldn't help but notice that Natsu didn't feel as warm as usual. It was like his internal fire was wavering and if care was not taken, it would be easily extinguished. Juvia couldn't help but watch as he made his way over to the table that she had just stood up from. Must be the table for depressed people.

It was strange watching Natsu be in this mood. He always made his presence known to everyone and by now, he would have marched his way over to Erza and Gray's table, demanding that he got a late night fight right (A/N: Oh lol, they all rhymed. That was unintentional) out of them. Then of course, there would be insulting between the two boys which would result in Erza knocking their heads together for disturbing the peace.

No, it must be something big because Natsu wasn't doing his usual routine. It made Juvia curious as she forgot about her own sadness. The light and life of the guild was upset and no one knew he was here to comfort him, only her.

Juvia made her way up to him and noticed that now his head was in his arms on the table. Was he tired or something? Probably not, this was way more serious.

Although she didn't make herself known, Natsu could tell that she was standing next to him. He could smell the water leaking right off of her that it was going to make him sick because of their polar opposites when it came to magic. Surprisingly, there was another soothing scent there that made him feel like she smelt just right. But that was besides the point. He wanted to know what she was doing standing next to HIM.

"Juvia knows that Natsu-san knows that Juvia is standing here."

Her voice was muffled and that wasn't because he had laid his head between his arms. He raised up his head to see her eyes were red and puffy as though she had been crying for quite a bit. Her nose looked a bit red and he could tell that her nose was blocked because of the tears. That would explain to the rain then.

"Okay so you got me. Is there something wrong?" When he saw that she was nodding her head, he was taken aback a little bit. They rarely spoke and when they did, it was because she was telling him that her precious Gray-sama was going to wipe the floor with him the next time they fought. Maybe she wanted him to ask Gray out for her or something.

"Yes there is something wrong, but not with Juvia. What's the matter Natsu-san?"

He sat there, his mind blank. What was wrong? The girl that he had come to like liked another guy? Because that would get him down. But why was Juvia here about it? She didn't talk to anyone but Gray and Gajeel! Suddenly she was sitting down in the seat across him, her eyes were sad.

"Juvia knows that we never speak, but still, we're nakama. Juvia just wants to make sure that Natsu-san is okay, because Natsu-san is never upset and it's actually scaring Juvia..."

Natsu gave her a smile as though to show her that he was actually right and that she didn't need to worry. "Nah, I'm okay, it's nothing really. It's just stupid."

Juvia gave him a sad look before looking away from him. Natsu gave her a soft look. "Hey, it's okay. You might not listen to me anyway, you might see Gray and go stalk him or something," he said flatly.

There was a painful pang in her chest as she heard his name. "Well...Juvia is with Natsu-san now and Juvia isn't leaving till Natsu-san tells Juvia what's wrong. Nothing is stupid; just talk to Juvia to get it off Natsu-san's chest. Natsu-san might feel better after." He looked at her pleading face and he gave him with a heavy sigh.

"Lucy likes Loke and I like Lucy, nothing more and nothing less."

Juvia raised an eyebrow. He wa She didn't know how she was able to tell, but she knew that he was.s lying. She didn't know how she was able to tell, but she knew that he was. "There is something more, so tell Juvia."

He sighed again. He really wasn't being himself. Natsu never sighed. "She told me that I wasn't capable of loving someone, when I love her." Suddenly, he got angry and his fist was clenched as he thought of Loke being the source of Lucy's affection. Juvia suddenly tensed as she thought that he was going to punch her, but then he relaxed and so did she.

"Juvia knows how Natsu-san feels. Juvia asked Gray on a date, but he refused. Gray-sana is dating Erza-san, but Juvia is happy for the both of them." She tried to dredge up a smile, but it wasn't happening at all, she just couldn't.

Natsu was surprised when he heard the two of them were together and when he looked over Juvia's shoulder, he saw that they were both together. They were both sitting as one table, holding each other's hands. Natsu cringed at the sight of them and Juvia turned to look at what Natsu was looking at. The tears threatened to fall and she stood up abruptly.

"Juvia is going to leave now. Time for bed and all."

She turned around to leave, but Natsu was faster and he grabbed her hand. It shocked her and she looked back to see that he had finally dried himself off and his grin was slowly, but surely coming back to life on his lips. It made Juvia's heart feel warm, because she actually managed to make Natsu above all people feel better about something!

"Hey, I can walk you home, I'm going in the same direction as you anyway."

Juvia thought about it before shrugging. It wouldn't hurt to have some company anyway. "Juvia doesn't mind. Let's go."

He flashed a smile at her which resulted in her blushing as they headed towards the door. There was a little voice within her head, something sinister and something dark that sounded so sweet, yet so sickeningly sweet as though the niceness was just a facade.

"Don't fall in love Juvia. Don't get yourself hurt."

~x~

They walked down by the side of the river in a comfortable silence, sneaking glances at one another once in a while to make sure that the other one was still okay. At one point, snuck a glance at one another at the same time, and they blushed, turning their heads quickly as they had just caught each other out.

"So um, where's Happy-san then?"

Natsu frowned, wondering why she was talking about Happy, then he realised that she was trying to get rid of the awkward situation.

"Oh, he ate too much back at Luce's and ended up falling asleep."

Juvia nodded her head almost as though she were shy. At least natsu had gone with her trying to get rid of the awkward moment. Well that was until her mouth was suddenly on auto pilot and she then suddenly asked another awkward question that would forever make her want to drown herself.

"So what did Natsu-san see in Lucy-san?"

Her hand had immediately flown to her mouth making Natsu's head snap in her direction, the question throwing his thoughts even more askew. He had never expected for her to ask him that at all and when she did, it made his ponder.

"Natsu-san doesn't have to answer-"

"She...she reminded me of Lisanna." He noticed the confused look on her face when he mentioned his dead best friend.

"She was my best friend and younger sister to Mira and Elfman." Juvia was stunned as she didn't even realise the two of them had a younger sibling. She had never seen her around and now she was quite happy to meet her. Then her blood froze when she replayed Natsu's words in her head.

"What does Natsu-san mean by 'was'?"

"She's dead."

They kept on walking but in silence this time. Well, before Natsu started talking.

"Luce was just weird, but I liked it. She's kind. She's beautiful." He blushed when he said the last part. He had never really admitted it before, but it was true. He wasn't one to openly say something like that or even think about it much, but with Lucy, it happened.

"She was the first person that I was able to talk to so freely ever since Lisanna died and I brought her to the guild. She paid for my mine and Happy's meal which was surprising because a lot of people don't like to do that for some strange reason." Juvia sweatdropped and looked off to the side.

It's because you eat everyone out of the town.

"Well do I need to go on?"

Juvia shook her head. "Juvia can tell that Natsu really fell in love with Lucy. Well, Lucy-san missed out because Natsu-san is the best friend anyone could have." She smiled up at him, trying to make him feel better. Natsu wasn't one for being sad, so when she saw that he was disheartened, it freaked her out. Natsu grinned, his spirit and fire finally coming back.

"Thanks Juvia, that means a lot I guess."

There was silence once more and this time, it wasn't awkward which Juvia was thankful for. "Juvia is sorry that she soaked you, Natsu-san. Juvia hates getting upset, yet here she is, always upset. Juvia always cries and she makes the sky cry along with her which makes everyone angry and they all hate Juvia, just like when Juvia was a child. Juvia wishes that she would never make it rain ever again. In fact, Juvia hates the rain."

She wrapped an arm around herself as the drizzling continued. Natsu looked up at the night sky. He was fire, he was supposed to hate every bit of water, but this rain was filled with magic. He didn't know why he hadn't noticed it before, but it seemed to give him...strength?

"To be really honest with you Juvia, I respect the rain. It's clean and refreshing and washes away everything from dirt, horror, and even pain. Whenever there's sunshine it makes a rainbow and that's really beautiful. In other words, I guess I love the rain."

Juvia looked up at the dragon slayer, her eyes bulging out of her head. No way had Natsu just said something that was deep, so meaningful and so nice. She couldn't help but blush when she heard him say that he loves the rain. The only person to say something along those lines was Gray.

"Thank you, Natsu-san. Juvia hasn't really met anyone who likes the rain that much. You're a true nakama." Juvia shook her head internally at Lucy. Yeah sure, she didn't love him and you can't force fake feelings to shine through, but honestly? She just lost her chance on the best guy she might have ever come across.

Natsu shrugged. "Eh, I just like to see my nakama is alright and they're happy. After all, it's not your fault. HEY! You might have been born with really high levels of magic or something that means you can control the rain! If that's true, we need to have a fight to see who's stronger!"

Juvia rolled her eyes and laughed slightly. "No way, Juvia doesn't feel like ending up in the infirmary thanks. Juvia will just stay on the sidelines and let Natsu wonder how strong Juvia is." She flashed him a mischievous smile which he returned with a playful glare.

Before long, they got to Fairy Hills and Juvia had never been more disappointed in her life. She had actually been enjoying her little walk with the fire mage and she didn't actually want to go inside now. Although she was still getting over Gray, it didn't mean that she couldn't have another friend right? After all, Gajeel was in love with Levy even though he was too blind or prideful to admit that he was and she was sure that half of the girls didn't want to be her friend anyway.

Juvia looked up at the building, noting that a lot of the female mages were obviously asleep. She turned back to Natsu and smiled at him. "Juvia thanks you for walking her back to the dorms. Get home safely!"

She hugged him before her eyes went wide when she felt something and she quickly headed to the door. He watched her go in and she waved to him before disappearing into the building and up to her flat. (A/N: Apartment. We call it a flat in London)

Natsu stood there in shock after she had hugged him. He felt this connection to Juvia. Something had sparked between them both and the rush was so exhilarating. Somehow it was almost as though her water and his fire magic had mingled within each other when they had made contact.

He was about to turn around when he noticed that Juvia had switched on the light to her flat. He hadn't really meant to look up, but he noticed Juvia walking towards it. She was a bit surprised to see him still standing there, but then she gave him a soft smile before waving. Natsu grinned and waved back before finally making his way home.

Juvia fell back on her bed staring at her ceiling for a little while before she turned on her side. She couldn't hear the voice yet, but one day she might be able to hear the voice. The false hope it would give her, pretending like it cared about her well being. Who knew what would happen in the near future if Juvia was to ever listen to this voice.

Don't fall in love Juvia, you'll just get hurt again.

So how was that for ya? Yes I know, you've read it before, but maybe just to refresh your memory then? I dunno how you want to see it lol.

Please don't forget to rate or hate, flames or floods! Oh and if you've already reviewed this chapter, I don't think you can actually review lol. SOWWWIE!

I also managed to write twice as much words as I did in the original first chapter. Not sure if I'm waffling on or if that's a good sign that I could have really written this better the whole time!

Lolita-chan