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Chapter 3: It Begins

Juvia woke up on a cold, damp floor. Her head was pounding and her throat was dry. It took her some time to open her eyes to see where she was was, but that didn't help very much because the room was pitch black. No light could be seen. Juvia tried to move, but she quickly realized that she was chained to the floor. She tried to break out of the chains with little success. So she opted to just lay on the floor and wait. Finally someone opened the door to the room. Juvia turned her head and gasped.

''Zander.'' she whispered, her eyes widening in shock. Zander smirked.

''It's so nice to see you again, Juvia-chan.'' Juvia shook her head.

''B-But how? You're supposed to be in prison! How are you here?'' Zander shrugged.

''Simple. I broke out. But not without a little help. Yukkia, can you come in here please?''

The door opened again and Juvia saw a women walk through. She had bright orange hair and deep red eyes. She was wearing a black tank top, red pants, and black combat boots. She had several piercings on both her ears and cheeks. Her fingers were adorned with various types of rings. Yukkia frowned.

''Why'd you call me in here Zander? This room stinks and I don't want to at this girl's ugly face any more than I have to.'' When Yukkia spoke, Juvia noticed that she had a tongue piercing as well.

'' I want you to use your magic on her. I want you to make her remember.'' Zander said. Yukkia smirked.

''That's all? It'll be my pleasure.'' Juvia looked between them, a panicked look crossing her face.

''Remember what? What do you plan on doing to Juvia?'' Juvia questioned. Zander looked at her and smiled.

''You see Juvia, Yukkia uses two different types of magic. One is her solid script, the other one is called Shadow Memories. It's a type of dark magic that allows her to force someone to remember the worst times in their life. But that's not all. The person also experiences incredible pain while they are stuck in their memories. It is a terrifying magic. Anyways, I'm going to leave so that you two can get better acquainted.'' Zander turned and left, leaving the two female mages alone. Yukkia stared at Juvia with a devious glint in her eye.

''Oh, I am so going to enjoy this. Call me sadistic, but I just love doing this to people. I love to see them writhe in pain and beg me to stop. It's very entertaining. Well, let's get this show on the road.''

Yukkia's eyes turned black and she looked directly at Juvia. Juvia stared right back. Then she started to remember. She remembered her parents dying. She remembered being bullied and teased by all the kids. She remembered being lonely with no one to care for her. But worst of all, she remembered Zander and his torture.

Juvia opened her mouth and screamed.

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It had been five days since Juvia left for her job and Laxus was starting to get worried. Juvia's job should have taken her two days to complete. And now, five days have already passed. Of course, Juvia could have taken a little detour which would explain why she was so late. But Laxus knows Juvia. He knows that she wouldn't do that without telling him first.

''Are you alright Laxus?'' someone asked. Laxus turned and saw Freed standing there.

''Yeah, just fine.'' Laxus mumbled. He expected Freed to leave but instead he sat down across from him.

'' I know you're lying. You're worried about Juvia, aren't you?'' Freed questioned. Laxus scowled. He hated it when Freed knew exactly what was wrong with him. It was like he could read minds.

''Yeah. She should have been back from her job by now. I don't know what is taking her so long.'' Freed smiled.

''I'm sure she's fine. Juvia is strong. She can take care of herself so you shouldn't worry. Although, it is sweet that you finally found someone to worry about.'' Freed said, giving Laxus a sly grin.

''Shut up Freed.'' Laxus replied. Freed laughed amd stood up.

'' But seriously, you're worrying over nothing. Why don't you go home and rest? Maybe Juvia will come back tomorrow. And then you can stop worrying about her.'' Freed suggested before leaving the table. Laxus considered his words. Freed was probably right. Juvia would be back in a few days so there was nothing to worry about.

''Hmph. Maybe I shoud go home. There's not much left for me to do here anyway.'' Laxus whispered to himself.

''Yeah, I'm going home.'' he decided and walked out of the guild.

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About twenty minutes after Laxus left, the guild received a call on the lacrima vision. After Fairy Tail won the magic games, Makarov wanted to have one put in so that when the guild was contacted everyone could see who they were talking to. The lacrima vision was better and more practical than what they had before.

''Uh master, we got a call from the lacrima vision.'' Lisanna said. Makarov went over to her.

''From who?'' he asked. Lisanna shrugged.

''Don't know. Should I answer it?'' Makarov nodded.

''Yeah. I want to know whose calling us.''

Lisanna nodded and accepted the call. After a moment, the screen turned on and a man's face became visible. The man was very pale, almost like a ghost. His long, black hair was pulled back in a ponytail so you could see the long scar that started from his forehead and ended below his chin. His black eyes shone brightly and he grinned.

''So this is Fairy Tail, huh? In thought that it would look classier than this.'' Makarov stepped to the front of the guild.

''Who are you and what do you want?'' he demanded. The man snickered.

''Who am I? My name is Zander. And as for what I want, I want to see Laxus Dreyar, your grandson.'' This time, it was Freed that spoke.

''What do you want with Laxus? Better yet, how do you even know Laxus?'' Zander's eyes glinted with murderous intent.

''How do I know Laxus, you ask? Well, he's the one that gave me this hideous scar that you see now. Does that answer your question? Anyways, where is he? I don't see him here.''

''Where my grandson is is none of your business. Now tell me what you really want.'' Zander sighed.

''I won't say anything until Laxus is here. I want to see the hate and rage on his face when he sees me.'' Makarov glared at him.

''Fine, Freed.''

''Yes master?''

''Go get Laxus and bring him here. I want to know what this clown wants with him.''

Freed nodded and hurried out of the guild.

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Laxus was at his house, watching something on his lacrima vision, when he heard a loud banging on his door. He growled and got up to answer it.

''What?'' he spat out. Then he saw Freed, bent over and panting. Laxus knew by the look on his face that something was wrong.

''Freed? What is it? What are you doing here?''

''You need to come to the guild. Now.'' Freed gasped out, still trying to catch his breath. Laxus felt dread rising in the pit of his stomach. His first thought was that something happened to Juvia.

Something bad.

''Alright. Let's go.''

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Laxus slammed open the doors to the guild. He rushed in and made a beeline for Makarov.

''What the hell is going on old man?'' he demanded.

''Why hello there. It's so good to see you again Laxus. Don't you seem to think so?'' Zander's voice said from the lacrima vision. Laxus froze. He recongnized that voice from anywhere. He slowly turned and came face to face with the man that he hated more than anything.

''Zander.'' he spat, his eyes glaring. Zander pretend pouted.

''Aren't you happy to see me Laxus?''

''Like hell. How the hell are you even here? Last time I checked, you were being held in a maximun security prison. How did you escape?'' Zander shrugged.

''I had help from my associates. In fact, one of them is here right now. Yukkia, get over here.'' There was the shuffling of feet before a women appeared on the screen.

''So this is Fairy Tail huh?''she said. Then she spotted Laxus. She grinned.

''Damn. Zander, why didn't you tell me that Laxus Dreyar was this hot?'' Zander rolled his eyes. Yukkia winked at Laxus.

''Man, you really are hot. Tell me, what do you see in that stupid little girl? Juvia Lockser is her name right? She looks pretty plain to me. You should dump her and go out with a real woman. Someone like me.'' Yukkia purred.

''Like I would go for someone like you.'' Laxus snarled. Yukkia pretended to be offended.

''Well then, it's your loss. He's all yours Zander.'' Yukkia's face disappeared from the screen and Zander's face took over.

''Now now, there is no need to be rude. You wouldn't want your precious Juvia to get hurt, now would you?'' Zander threatened. Laxus' eyes narrowed.

''Where is she? What have you done to her?'' Laxus demanded. Zander grinned wickedly.

''I haven't done anything to her, at least, not yet. But believe me when I say that it will not last forever. I told you that I would get my revenge and now I have. I have taken what is precious to you. You have fourteen days to find me. If you don't than I will kill her. Tick tock, tick tock. Time is ticking. You better hurry.'' Zander laughed. Then he cut off the connection. Laxus stared at the screen with distain. Then he punched the wall.

''Fuck!'' he screamed in rage. He couldn't believe this. Zander escaped and now he had Juvia. He had her and there was nothing he could do about it.

''I can't believe this.'' Laxus mumbled. Makarov patted his leg. Laxus looked at him.

'' We have to find her.'' Makarov nodded.

''We will. But first, I need to know what happened on that job Laxus.'' Laxus sighed and sat down on a nearby chair.

''Zander and Juvia have a lot of history together. They used to be best friends. That is, until he killed her parents in cold blood and tortured her for years.''

''That's aweful.'' Mirajane gasped. Laxus nodded grimly.

''Yeah. Anyways, that job that you sent us on six months ago, Zander was the one that we had to take down. Long story short, I beat him and he was sent to a maximum security prison. I thought that I wouldn't have to see him again but I was wrong. '' Laxus looked his guildmates in the eye.

'' So now you understand. We have to find Juvia and we have to find her fast. Zander could be doing unspeakable things to her while we sit here and do nothing.'' Laxus said, looking directly at Makarov. Makarov sighed.

''Laxus, we will go after Juvia. But we need to come up with a plan first. Once we've done that than we can go after her. I promise you.'' Laxus looked angry but then that look changed to understanding. He knew that they needed to come up with a plan first.

''Fine.'' he agreed. Than he got up and left the guild. No one went after him. Laxus stared at the night sky.

' I will find you Juvia. I promise.'

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