Careful what you wish for. You just might get it. Nominated for Hetalia Awards. Read chapter 30 for more information.

(read warnings)(M for reason) Matthew is caught in an abusive relationship but, worse of all, his children constantly witness it. He turns to his old friend Gilbert for shelter and protection who willingly takes in Matthew and the kids. There's still some trauma and mental scars but Gil's always had a soft spot for Mattie. Can this tentative friendship blossom into something more?

Juvia watched each day go by with less and less remembrance, but he changed something. And now she was chasing after him, for her own eternal love. Even if it meant hurting everyone with her disease. [Gruvia, One-Shot, AU]

Lucy doesn't want to be protected anymore. In her desperation to be seen as capable in her friends' eyes, Lucy sets out on the path to becoming powerful. Only one problem: Natsu just always seems to get in her way. So what happens when the two of them are kidnapped and Natsu is rendered useless? Lucy's greatest chance arises. Soon, everyone will know her strength.