Captured Fireflies

Sorry it took awhile. Writers Block, and there was a small confusion on the ages. I'm sorry for the inconsistencies, but here are their final ages.

Lucy, Levy, and Juvia are 14. Wendy and Romeo are 11, and once Erza appears she will be 16. Most Guys are 15, with the exception of Jellal being 19.

Previously: beggining of Part Two, small amount of history of the surface was revealed when Wendy and Romeo read Dragons and Monarchs. Along with the reveal of Wendy's past and how an intruder stabbed her with a sword but she was not wounded. The new girls enter their training classes, and Gajeel is still left in the games.

Lucy swung her leg up against the forearm of Natsu, making him barely flinch. She was tired and they entered their third hour of Combat training. He was barely sweating while Lucy felt like someone dumped a bucket of water on her, he noticed too. She was only wearing black boxer shorts and a sports bra, with her long blonde hair in a ponytail.

Years of just sitting and looking pretty were getting to her. Natsu found amusement in this by sometimes doing cheap shots like grabbing her ankle and flipping her. If she wasn't on a soft mat, Lucy would be dead. Yet he encouraged her by saying they're only a week in and weaknesses were expected. This class was that weakness, Magic was her best along with control.

He never used his magic, and never talked about it. On Sunday sparring he used only strength and wit, and taunting if it was Gray. Lucy heard from Wendy he has fire magic of some sorts along with Gray having Ice. She was ultimately curious and couldn't help thinking about.

Lucy was so busy thinking about it, Natsu did one of his infamous cheap shots and crouched down, kicking her feet down. She landed on her right arm, causing her elbow to dig into her rib. She laughed in pain and clenched her aching side. Natsu leaned down and grinned.

"What's on you mind?" His voice caked with amusement.

"Nothing." Lucy sat up and glared at him. "Cool it with those moves,"

"No way," he helped her up and threw her a small towel. "Cool off for ten minutes then I'll want fifteen push ups for not paying attention."

Lucy wanted to argue with him, but couldn't help finding his punishment fair. Reluctantly.

"Just focus! You have magic! It's not that hard!" Cana yelled angrily at Levy.

"But I don't! Get that through your mind!"

Levy was tired of arguing with everyone on her magical abilities. She didn't have them. Period. Why they couldn't get that, she didn't know.

"Our magic is usually connected with hobbies or interests. You have reading so it most likely falls under that category. Just think, has there ever been a moment when you might have used magic?" Cana was so fed up with her tragedy and helpless princess attitude.

"Nope. Cause I don't have any!" Levy huffed.

"ALRIGHT! I give up!"

"Finally!" She stood up, ready to leave. Then Cana grabbed her arm and pulled her back down.

"Listen up you!" Levy went wide eyed, seeing the anger in her face. "I get it, you lost your Mommy and Daddy. Boo Hoo. Welcome to the fucking club! Natsu doesn't know who his parents are, Gray lost his to the council and his only teacher from his own hands. Wendy doesn't know who her parents are, same with me. Lucy's mom is dead and her dad is an abusive dick. Your life is not a fucking tragedy! Because you have a chance! Levy McGarden I want you to drop this attitude right now and focus for the sake of all of us."

A moment of silence passed and Cana peeled her self away from Levy before she would slap her. The blue hair girl sat there in shock and finally she spoke.

"I didn't know..."

"If course you didn't. Or else you wouldn't have acted like that." She sat back down, across the table. Shuffling her tarot cards.

"I'm so sorry. I thought everyone here didn't understand me. And I was acting in such a..." She sighed in sorrow, "I'm so sorry."

"It's fine. I just needed to tell you. Now let's focus, no pessimism." Cana laid four cards down on their face and pulled one. "Before you see this, I'm going to explain something. The future is endless, and there's no such thing as fate. When you touched these cards they burned with immense pain and pleasure. You will get something you don't want, but rationality is your greatest friend. And enemy."

Cana flipped over the first card, a man hanging upside down from his foot. The hanging man, Levy shifted in her seat but kept her eyes steady on the thick cards. The next card was a reversed Lovers, and now Levy understood Cana's advice.

Third card had The High Priestess sitting on her throne and now Cana looked nervous, she lightly pulled back the last card to find a reversed Death. Levy gave the fortune teller a look of discomfort and sighed sadly.

"I don't know what they mean but it doesn't look in my favor." She smiled awkwardly.

"I'm sorry, this isn't. But there is light at the end of the tunnel." Cana set her deck down and pushed the first one forward. "The Hanged Man does not equal death, are you familiar with the story of Odis?"

"The man who sacrificed himself for knowledge? Yeah, I read it a couple years back."

"That's how many people perceive the hanging man. Sacrifice. But it also means you're feeling restricted and need to let go, so once you accomplish that there will be a sense of freedom." She smiles "don't lose focus, and remember where your enemies lie."

"Next is your reversed Lovers," Cana went quiet, thinking. "In simplest forms, it means you've made a rushed decision based purely on your desire on gratification. Stop putting the blame on others or fate. I don't know when, but soon there will be someone who leads you down the right path. You just need to slow down."

A nod later, Cana pulled back the reversed Lovers and pushed the High Priestess towards Levy. "This card is good, and it fits you. She represents knowledge and knowing through dreams. Pay attention to your subconscious and let it lead you through difficult times, use your vast knowledge and intuition."

"Alright," Levy smiled, feeling pleased she got the card. The final card caused a weary silence in the room.

"It's a reversed Death, meaning you are on the verge of a major change. But for some reason you are denying it and because of this, the situation could be dire."

"Got it," Levy said meekly, earning a glance from Cana.

"I hate to bring it up, but Levy there is a serious pattern in cards. A lot of them point to heavy decisions, and the cards are saying that choice could ultimately lead to your demise. I think it's the one about you parents," Levy went stiff, and slowly her face turned to anger. "I don't want you to get angry, I just think it's time you rethink things.

Levy sighed, stood up and grabbed her bag "I would like to excused for the day,"

"Yeah, your all good. Thank you for coming to your Magic class, your assignment is to think things rationally from now on."

Levy left the small room and walked into the hallway. She headed to the main bar and when she got to the stairs, Levy noticed it was completely empty and no noise was coming through. She walked down the flight carefully and the conversation of four people could be heard. Levy froze and pushed herself against the wall.

"The mission will be hard and many guards will be guarding the games. I need you three to do a quick break in with little to no destruction-"

"We have Natsu. That's not a thing," She knew that was Gray, and the first voice was Makarov.

Juvia stood at the top of the stairs, watching her. They traded a smile, then Levy went back to eavesdropping.

"Says you ice block." Natsu retorted.

"Gray go get your pants." Levy knew that was Laxus, she could tell by his calm, deep voice. Gray huffed and after some rustling, they went back to discussing plans.

"By the way, make sure Juvia is not trailing you. She might be listening in and will try to get you to let her come. This is too dangerous for her, even with her strong magic." Makarov said, voice still serious.

Levy looked over at Juvia, who suddenly stood across from her. They gave an understanding smile and Levy walked back up the stairs, letting the water Mage follow the group.

Juvia sighed, upset Makarov brought her up. They were now going to be conscious of her, and make sure she wasn't following. Juvia waited until Makarov sent them away, and he retreated to the back room. After five minutes, she ran out as quietly as she could and sprinted towards them.

Juvia saw the three again on top of the roofs, running at full speed. It was sundown and the crowds of Joker were beginning to pick up. She slipped up her hood and tucked back her bangs that couldn't reach her ponytail. Her blue hair was a give away so she had to be careful. She also wore her dark and tight leggings, and a maroon sweater. Juvia fit in to the people but managed to be comfortable for running.

It was easy to track them until they reached the elevator. Juvia groaned, upset that didn't occur to her. She knew she had to reveal herself, no other way up and she didn't have a key that led that high up. Juvia waited until Natsu and Laxus entered the elevator, and just as Gray began to slip in, she sprinted.

They yelled in surprise and anger, Juvia rammed into Gray and they got tangled together on the floor of the elevator. His hand landed on her upper rib, just below her chest and hers on his jaw and lower leg. She muttered in pain and opened her eyes, seeing only his neck and blushed. He pushed her away and glared angrily, then Juvia met all their glares.

"What. The. Fuck!?" Gray rubbed his side, and growled.

"Take me to Gajeel!" Juvia stared at them, trying to get through to them. She reached up and pounded the Council floor button.

"No!" They all yelled and Juvia smirked.

"Juvia won't be any trouble. Just take her to Gajeel and that's it, she can fight!" She pleaded, noticing a flicker of sympathy on Natsu's face, she focused on him. "Natsu, if something like this happened to you, you would want to be the first to see them. He's everything to Juvia, before Gray of course."

"We can't take you." Laxus said coldly, then a groan. "Is what I want to say, but the elevator is one way and we would have to give you the key to go back. You would follow us if we told you to stay. So, come on."

Juvia smiled and noticed Gray was still upset. "She can't use her magic, there's no water there."

"Juvia is really good in combat." Natsu said under his breath, smiling at Juvia. She grinned and stood up.

"Also in control." Laxus commented, knowing her excel in his own class. "You said a couple days she was doing well in stealth too. She's good at following orders and-"

Natsu transferred into a mock Gray voice, "'she's probably my best student, very punctual!'"

"Did not!" Gray blushed and stomped his foot.

The elevator dinged open and the boys began to walk out, and before Juvia could leave, Gray stopped her.

"You better listen to orders, if you do well and we decide to give you a good report." He huffed a little and went back to walking. "You could skip the training regimen,"

Juvia grinned, happy she got his approval.

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