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21 | This Is It

Lucy

Natsu and I had been talking, well mostly Natsu had been complaining about how he should've been the one to go with Gray and Juvia so 'he could really stick it to them', before Juvia and Gray came back into the room.

But what I saw wasn't good.

Juvia's been crying, and Gray looks like he's seen a ghost.

"What happened to you two?" Natsu asks, bluntly, although you can see the anger that's beginning to brew.

His thoughts are just like mine, it's the only thing that's been making Juvia cry lately. Shadowalkers.

"Take a big guess," Gray said dryly, "We met the other opponent,"

"And?" Gajeel asks, coming out of nowhere.

"Where did you come from?!" I ask, startled.

"Gihi," Gajeel says, smirking, "I have my way, bunny girl,"

"Whatever," I muttered instead of replying with a smart retort.

Right now Juvia needs us to listen and be there for her, not argue like idiots like some people.

Without realizing it I had begun to glare at Natsu and Gray, who both looked at me confused.

Natsu and Gray look at each and then back at me.

"What did we do?!" They both asked, simultaneously.

"Nothing," I responded reluctantly, crossing my arms as well as my leg.

I hear both Gray and Natsu let out loud sighs.

Guess their letting this one go.

"Anyway," I say, "What happened over there?" I ask, concern filling my voice as I direct the question at Juvia.

"To be honest," Juvia says, "Not much," She shrugs.

"Your face says differently," Gajeel says, voicing everyone's thoughts.

"She's being honest," Gray says, "We showed up, met two girls in black cloaks, moments later the Shadowalkers showed up and ticked off one of the girls, next thing ya know, the girl had the Shadowalker pinned up against the wall, and then was gone,"

"Are you serious?" I ask, shock filling my voice.

"A fight happened and I wasn't there?!" Natsu shouted, "Ahh, I've had a fire in my belly all morning that's just waiting to get out!" He says, pounding his fist together.

"Oi!" Gajeel says, smacking him on the back of the head, "This isn't about you Salamander!"

"Hey! You got something to say iron face?!" Natsu says, squaring him up.

Not again.

Gajeel begins to raise his fist, but, like usual, before he can do anything a presence immediately makes its entrance.

"Cut it out you two, we have more pressing matters than you two arguing like complete fools," Erza says, a shadow over her face with her signature death glare.

Does she have some kind of alarm that tells her when and where there's going to be a fight or something?!

"Aw c'mon Erza," Natsu whines, "What's more important than having a good brawl?" He says.

He says it as if he actually believes that there's nothing more important than fighting...somebody help us.

Gray

I watched as that idiot pyro argued with Erza.

He's digging his own grave.

"The more pressing matter," Erza states, almost angrily, "Is that Juvia has less than five minutes before she's called,"

"Five minutes?!" Juvia shouts, panicked, "Juvia's not ready!" She says, looking around franticly before her eyes land on me, almost as if she were pleading me to say that it's not true.

"You'll be fine Juvia," I say gently.

"For once, he's right," Gajeel says.

"Hey!" I retaliate, but he acts as if he hadn't heard me.

"You'll be fine Juv, everyone here knows that you're the greatest water mage Fiore has," Gajeel says, finishing his earlier statement.

Call me selfish but there is no way I'm agreeing with that jerk.

"Gajeel's right," Erza says, taking a step forward, "Fairy Tail truly is lucky to have a mage such as yourself," She says, firmly, giving Juvia a look that is filled with warmth.

"Totally!" Natsu shouts in agreeance with Erza, "The Shadowalkers won't even know what hit em',"

Lucy nods in agreement, "You'll do great Juvia!" She says, giving her a warm smile.

Thank goodness for Erza, means I don't have to be the one to say 'I agree with Gajeel'.

Just thinking about the words left a sour taste in my mouth.

"Gray-sama?" Juvia asks me, her eyes filled with worry.

Crap. I spoke to soon.

"Uhhh," I start awkwardly, causing Juvia's eyes to start to fill with tears.

"Oi!" Gajeel says angrily, "You don't think she's gonna win!?" He says, taking an angry step towards me.

Freak, he looks angry.

"Everyone's right on the dot Juvia," I say finally, looking into her deep blue eyes, "You'll do great out there," I say, hoping that my eyes are showing everything I'm not saying.

Juvia gives one of her soft smiles, "It's ok Gray-sama," She says, then whispers to me, "I know you believe in me,"

I give her a smile of my own.

Then I look up to see both Gajeel and Natsu looking at me, smug smiles on their faces. Well, Gajeel's giving me a look of somewhere between smug and 'I kill you', and Natsu's looking at me as if he had just gained blackmail material.

And this is why I don't do relationships.

All of a sudden a loud voice rings throughout the stadium, "Hello everyone!" A voice says enthusiastically, "Are you ready for the Grand Magic Games to begin?!" He shouts into the microphone, which is replied to with screams of excitement.

"Well I hope you are, because we're moving on to the next round and I hope you will all help give these contestants a big welcome!" The announcers shouts, which is once again replied to with more screams.

Here we go.

"C'mon," I say, taking Juvia's hand, "We need to get you out there," I say, then start running without another word, Juvia following fast behind me.

"We'll be cheering for you Juvia!" Lucy shouts behind yes.

"Thank you Lucy-san!" Juvia shouts back, "Juvia promises to make you proud!"

Then we race are way to the opening to the arena.

"Everyone please welcome are first contestant...Ameonna from Shadowalkers!" The announcer screamed into the microphone as Ameonna walked out, a smug smile on her face as she waved to the crowd that was roaring with excitement.

How are so many people excited to see her?

Almost immediately after a person came up to Juvia and quickly told her that she was next.

"You ready?" I asked Juvia, blocking out the crowd, focusing all my attention on her.

"M-hm," She said, positively, a smile on her face, "Juvia promises to make everyone proud,"

I quickly laid a soft kiss on her forehead, "You already have," I whispered to her, pulling away to see her cheeks tinted with pink.

I chuckled softly.

This is kind of fun...and I certainly don't mind doing it...I dare say I could get used to this.

"Now everyone!" The announcer began as the crowd simmered down, "Put your hands together for are next contestant. We all know her and we all love her! Give it up for the sweet, the beautiful, the talented...Juvia Lockser from Fairy Tail!"

Now the crowd might've gotten excited for Ameonna, but Juvia?

The crowd went wild. Everyone was cheering for the water mage, including me.

Juvia walked out to crowd, waving at them, a bright smile on her face.

That's my girl.

Once again after the crowd simmered down, the announcer began to speak again, "Ok, now we have a third contender in this event...everyone give it up for the mysterious girl...now we're not entirely sure who she is or where she's from or even how this is even possible but everyone...give it up for...Sylvia Lockser!"

The crowd went crazy.

Me?

I was confused.

What the hell?!

Hey My Lil Donuts!

Sooooo thoughts?

I hope you're excited cause I am!

This is where the drama begins!

I've been waiting so long to write this chapter!

I really really hope you enjoyed it!

Also, can I get an amen for updating twice in two days?!

like I feel so achieved lol!

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Thanks for Reading!

Buh-bye my lil donuts!

Rissa