Author's Note: This is my entry for the pairing I started to respect. Happy Navia Week, Navia fans! I'm pretty sure after Navia Week is over, this story would still be on-going, because I've decided to make this not a one-shot story. Also, as you can see, I update slowly.

Disclaimer: SleepingNanny does not own Fairy Tail. She only owns the plot of this story.

Fact: This story came into my mind while I was taking a dump in my best friend's bathroom. My besty's toilet rocks!

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"In the world of Fiore, there are three kinds of human beings: the Gakyojin, Shujin, and Yajirin. The Gakyojins are people who transform themselves into weapons which contain different mystical powers. Their weapon form will then be wielded by the Shujins. These beings are able to use the hidden power of the Gakyojin in a long period of time, but what makes them special is the fact that they have their own natural magic as well, and the only way they could summon this is through their weapons. Together, both will perform a unison raid. On the other hand, a unison raid is not applicable between Yajirin's and Gakyojins, for Yajirins don't have a natural affinity for magic. They entirely depend on a special kind of device that enables them to equip and use the Gakyo race in the same way as the Shujins, although in a much shorter span of time."

"So, in simpler terms, they are nothing more than ordinary humans who think they can be like Shujins with the use of a stupid lacrima."

Lucy stared at the pink-haired boy with a look of pure shock on her face. He had always been hateful towards the "artificial race" ever since the death of his childhood friend, but she never thought his hatred against the rebels was this great.

During the darkest years, he fought to live.

He successfully escaped the clutches of death.

In exchange, he lost someone important.

After the war of dominance between the Shujins and the Yajirins, the latter had pledged to create a world where the former ceased to exist. This caused a huge havoc in the balance of the world.

It was then that the Magnolia Academy was created, a school where Shujins and Gakyojins train together for survival.

"Come on, Natsu, stop brooding." She flicked his forehead, earning her a scowl from the grumpy male. They had been best of friends since their first week in the academy. If she was a Gakyo, they could have been partners; unfortunately, the cute blonde was already the optimistic weapon master of Loke before they even met. Alas! Natsu got left out. It was their third year in the academy, and yet he was still on a search for a partner. None of the ones in Magnolia dared to consider the idea, especially with the fact that he's the lowest ranking student in their class.

Everyone looked down on him.

Most of them called him a loser.

"Well, if it isn't Dragneel." A voice caught both of their attention. He didn't bother glancing at the newcomer, because he could almost consider their current situation their daily routine. The bastard would mock while he stays silent. Really, it annoyed the shit out of him.

"I heard you fought against Fullbuster and Vastia in the practical examination. The whole school witnessed you lose, right? Ha, as if a loser would win against him!" Snickers from the guy's gang echoed throughout the entire cafeteria, and it didn't help how the others inside the room followed after.

Lucy glared daggers at the men. She was about to fend them off when a tight grip on her wrist made her stop and sit back on her seat. Her brown eyes flickered with anger, but it was soon replaced by shock after the leader got shoved onto the ground with a single push.

"Move. You're in the way."

Jaws dropped at the sight of his raven head. Next to him—hands inside his pockets—stood his half-brother, Lyon Vastia. Gray scrunched up his nose in disgust, eyeing Jet who sat helplessly on the floor, gazing at him with utter fear. Ignoring everybody else, he headed to an empty table and settled down with the albino. Once Jet and Droy scrammed for their lives, that's when the whispering broke lose.

"I heard he's searching for the last remaining Elemental Gakyojin."

"Huh? I thought Master Makarov said that was destroyed a long time ago."

"That's the Agni-gakyo. He's probably searching for the Umi one."

"Isn't Vastia-san good enough? I mean, he's one of the top ten weapons here in Magnolia, and they have a pretty compatible magic. Ice together with ice, don't ya think?"

"I don't know… maybe Lyon-san's weapon form doesn't suit Gray-san's taste. He's not a long range fighter anyway."

Gray-san this! Lyon-san that! Natsu scoffed.

He had no plans on dealing with this first thing in the morning.

Out of the blue, sirens around Magnolia went off, alarming each student inside the building.

"Warning, five Ogre Tails have successfully infiltrated area 207. All students shall proceed to their respective dormitories."

Natsu's head shot up, scanning the surrounding area which was now painted red by the warning lights. He knew Magnolia's security barrier wasn't something to laugh at. It was specially made to fend off powerful Yajirins for the safety of the Gakyojin students. There was a previous case where three Magnolians were abducted, and not a single one of them was retrieved alive. The only Gakyojin, however, had never been found by the Head Army.

Though powerful against Yajirins, the security barrier did not work on monsters from the inside forest of Magnolia—the place where Makarov kept the endangered beasts in Fiore. In other words, having an Ogre Tail infiltrate the school campus was a usual occurrence.

"Natsu, I think we should go ba— Natsu?"

Of course, he would disappear in a flash and defeat the monsters himself as usual. He has always wanted to be acknowledged. A sad smile played on the blonde's lips. I hope you do things right this time, idiot.

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The fact that he wasn't the only one on the chase of the creatures didn't surprise him. He had already passed six people he recognized were his classmates, and their facial expressions showed complete determination.

He may have ranked last in their class, but he sure wasn't the only one being called "dimwit" by the other students. Gajeel, a close friend of his, used to be like him. His strength was feared, although his intelligence turned 180 degrees south. It was a good thing he found a partner who could outsmart few of their brilliant professors. He's a very fortunate Shujin in his own opinion. He and Levy were a good team.

There was a glimpse of tail coming from a dark room.

Now that he thought about it, he had no idea where his feet led him. The place appeared to be a basement with torches lighting the one-way path. There were numerous doorless, dark rooms on both the right and left wall.

He concluded that the distance between the entrances was in equilibrium.

Entering the chamber where he last spotted the tail, he was met with a dimly lit space.

"Woah… is this the forbidden ground?" He eyed the sandstone brick walls. There were ancient-looking vases at the corners, nicely placed over the dusty wooden tables.

Soon, his line of sight landed on the tomb at the center of the far wall. The large stained glass window beside it painted the ray of lights with different colors. An image of a salmon-colored sun setting down the magnificent ocean— it gave his weary mind serenity. Its beauty captivated him, intoxicating him in a way he couldn't quite point out.

There was a cerulean crystal ball on the middle of the tomb, and it opened when he brushed his fingers on its cool surface.

"What is this?"

There was a coffin hidden inside.

And inside the coffin was a dead body of a girl.

"Why is the old man hiding a corpse in this rubbish— I don't even know what this place is."

He poked the woman's pale cheek. "She's really… pretty—GAH!"

Sapphire orbs snapped open and stared at him with wonder. His shock caused him to fell on his butt. The female didn't get up; thus, he took another look inside the container. She remained unmoving as she peered at him from her position. He did the same and squinted his eyes, trying to get a closer view of her face.

"Juvia thinks Stranger-san is weird." Her melodic voice echoed inside the narrow chamber.

Natsu arched a questioning brow. "Juvia? Is that your name?"

"Yes, Juvia's name is Juvia. What is Stranger-san's name?"

"Natsu. Say, why are you in there?" He waved his hand around the coffin she was still lying at. Juvia's perplexed reaction had given his answer. She attempted to wriggle out of the cloth that bound her whole figure, rendering her immobile. The bind had ancient letters written on it, causing Natsu to hesitate the slightest bit. In the end though, he destroyed it into pieces.

She shyly glanced at him— sweaty palms pressing together in a playful manner. This caught his curiosity.

"Is there something wrong," he asked, at the same time, he helped her stand on her feet.

"I-It's just that… Juvia can't remember anything, a-and her knees do not feel like walking. They feel like they haven't moved for ages."

He made a thoughtful expression. "I have no clue who you are," he said while he sent her an apologetic smile, "but I could lend you a hand if you want."

Their cheerful moment disappeared in a blink of an eye due to a roar from the creature Natsu nearly forgot about. He whipped his head around in time to see the incoming attack of the Ogre Tail. Lifting Juvia in his arms, he jumped three feet from the floor where the beam crafted a giant crater.

"Darn! I forgot to bring anything with me."

Juvia watched him dodge the assaults while carrying her bridal style.

She'd always thought Shujins and Yajirins were the same… that they only acknowledged them as nothing but mere weapons.

Perhaps…

Perhaps, she could give them another chance.

After three more beams, she finally spoke her inner turmoil.

"Natsu-san, would you like to use Juvia?"

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Finally, it's done! Sorry if it seems rushed, because I really rushed the ending. Guys, I need inspiration. Usually, I can finish a chapter and update a story in just one day, but I've been writing this fic for almost four days. What's disappointing about myself is that the first chapter is short.

Please do leave reviews if you don't mind. I'm not forcing!