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The Encounter

Juvia paid no mind as she walked into the room and gathered the various requested items for the girls. Barely clothed, and comfortable, in her towel, she turned and began walking her way back outside less than a foot from being outside of the room. Suddenly, she heard a splash along with the sound of thudding footsteps. She looked in front of her only to see someone throwing clothing over her shoulders. Pulling it around herself, she gazed forward was met with Gray Fulbuster's back. Her face immediately flushed. The ice mage's arms were crossed, the only thing he wore was the towel around his waist. Needless to say, he wasn't happy.

"Gray?" she asked softly, hiding behind his broad shoulders. One of his arms came behind him and he gripped onto her waist, keeping her close.

"Who the hell are you? And why are you trying to creep around Juvia?" he asked in an unforgiving tone.

"My, my," Nami cooed, "so it's true that dear Juvia has a love interest. Isn't that wonderful? Tell me, are you a water mage as well?" In turn, Gray quickly froze the area in which Nami stood. The fellow boys made their way towards the ice mage, followed by the girls.

"You haven't answered my question," Gray reminded, guarding Juvia. Natsu offered his coat to Lucy who stood behind him, a snarl on his face. Erza stood next to them. Gajeel placed himself in front of Levy and Wendy, hiding them both with his build, though his hair was in a high ponytail.

"The hell do you want with Juvia?" Gajeel demanded.

"Why did you come here?" Erza added, coming closer to guard the blue haired girl.

"So many questions," Nami replied. "I am a friend of Juvia's from childhood, and I have come to claim her as my wife," he stated simply, "I intend to make her my queen in an empire of my resurrection!" His voice raising in excitement.

"Nami?" Juvia asked, coming from behind Gray slightly to catch a glimpse. "Is that you, Nami?"

"Ah, see? I told you that she and I were friends," Nami chuckled.

"What do you mean that you came here to claim me as your wife?" she asked, attempting to get a better look at Nami. Gray held her tighter and glanced at her, silently asking her to stay behind him.

"It is just as I said, dear Juvia," he cooed, flashing her a smile. "Do you remember when we were younger, and we would use our abilities and make wonderful magic together?" he sighed. "Even our master thought that you and I would be together. In those days, when you would smile, I could see the beautiful princess that you were, and the marvelous queen you would be come," he said as he stepped closer. "I would like nothing more than to rule this empire with you by my side. You, the most powerful, beautiful, and fierce water mage this world has ever known."

"Are you done?" Gray asked.

"What do you mean by an empire that you will resurrect?" Erza asked. Her guard up.

"Ah, yes," he began. "Atlantis, the kingdom of Poseidon. I will resurrect it, and I will claim the thrown as the most powerful wielder of water in the universe!" Nami resounded, smiling at his own words. "Those who dare oppose me will fall at the hands of Poseidon's triton. I will rid this world of its ungrateful nature and replace it with one of unity. One of equality. One of tranquility. One of my own creation."

"Ungrateful nature?" Natsu asked.

"What kind of crazy nut is this guy?" Lucy asked.

"It sounds like he has a God-complex," Levy mentioned.

"What would possess you to do such a thing?" Juvia asked, "Nami…" she trailed.

"What do you say, Juvia? Will you rule by my side?" He asked. Gray remained silent, feeling her tremble behind him, waiting for her answer. Juvia stood beside gray, her bangs covering her face. She held his hand tightly as she looked to Nami with a fierce gaze.

"Just because I remember you doesn't mean I will agree to be your wife," Juvia stated bluntly. "The fact that you're here right now means you've been following not only me, but my nakama as well, and that doesn't sit well with me," she told him. "Besides," her personality shifting from serious to giggly, "have you not taken in the sight that is my darling, Gray?" she beamed. Gray didn't push her way, he merely blushed and held onto her, shifting so that he kept her body hidden from Nami's sight.

"It was pointless for you to come here, sorry pal," Gray smirked.

"Oh?" Nami mused,

"Can't you take a hint?" Lucy shouted, "she's not interested, buddy!"

"Tell him, Luce!" Natsu cheered with the smirk we all love.

"I think I could convince you otherwise, Juvia, dear," he chuckled as he melted through the ice surrounding his feet. "I could take something from you, something very dear to you."

"Keep your guard up!" Wendy shouted.

"Gray, was it? Gray Fullbuster?" Nami asked softly, closing his eyes and composing his posture before falling into a comfortable fight stance.

"What of it?" the ice mage returned.

"I'll be killing you now," Nami answered quickly as a terrifying smirk contorted his entire face. "And I'll be taking Juvia with me!" Nami growled as he jumped forward, attempting to land a blow to the ice mage's chest. Lucy used her whip to pull Juvia behind Natsu alongside her out of Gray's way. Gray caught the offending fist and landed his own elbow jab to Nami's torso, sending him flying backwards. Erza stood on guard, already changed into her armor at the ready to join the fight.

"If that's the best you got, good luck trying to get rid of me, much less lay a hand on Juvia!" Gray shouted. "Ice make: Lance!" he shouted as Nami created a boiling hot water barrier, attempting to dissolve the ice. One of the blades passed and landed a gash to Nami's face.

"Impressive, ice mage," Nami snickered. "Water Nebula!" he bellowed. This attack took Gray by surprise since it was an attack he had fought off before.

"So, you really did train with Juvia?" he snickered. "Guess you're not completely full of shit," he smirked.

"I'll end you!" Nami shouted. Nevertheless, he was able to counter the attack and land a sounding blow to the water mage's face, slamming them both to the ground.

"Come on, I thought you were trying to kill me!" Gray shouted before he tossed the water mage back into the air. "Ice make: ice-cannon!" A ball of ice hurled at the water mage. Before the attack could hit, Nami dissipated into water and quickly reformed behind the ice mage. Before anyone had time to react, Nami merely chuckled as he spoke.

"Water make: jet," as Nami spoke, a jet of water flowing at over 760 meters per second flew from his hands, piercing the ice mage's shoulder.

"Dammit!" Gray shouted as he clutched his now bleeding shoulder.

"Gray!" Juvia shouted.

"How sad, it seems your reflexes are faster than I anticipated. I was aiming for your heart," he chuckled.

"Sucks for you, you have terrible aim," Gray breathed. Juvia dashed to the ice mage's side, helping him stand.

"Gray, are you alright?" she asked, placing a hand on top of his. Nami seethed at this. 'I should be the one receiving this attention. She should be touching ME!' The water mage grit his teeth. Nami looked forward and shouted.

"Water claw!" Nami casted, his water now scalding with his rage.

"Water barrier!" Juvia shouted as she stood in front of the ice mage, protecting him. "Nami, stop this! This isn't like you!"

"Please step aside, Juvia. I do not wish to harm you!" Nami begged.

"No, I won't!" Juvia returned, acting as a barrier between the two boys.

"Thank you, Juvia, but I can handle this," he smirked as he placed his hand on her shoulder. "Oh, and thanks for pissing him off for me," Gray mused, winking at her. Juvia looked back and gasped at the angry face of their foe.

"I'm not done with you, yet, Nami," Gray growled, covering his wound with ice. He pulled Juvia behind him once more. "You may have gotten lucky this time, but don't think you'll get a second shot."

"Juvia!" Nami shouted, "Why the hell are you defending this ice bastard!?"

"Hey, only I can call him that, you wet bastard!" Natsu shouted.

"Stay out of this, flame brain," Gray returned. He turned his focus back to the water mage, activating his ice demon slayer form. "Let's finish this."

Nami growled taking in this new form, sensing out Gray's magic power. The water mage took a step back and seethed. 'Dammit, how is an ice mage this strong? I can't beat him in my current state. Not to mention the others. If he is like this, there's no way for me to take her by force. Just who are these people?' His mind raged. Nami looked to the ice mage's naked chest and noticed the guild mark. He glanced to the others noticing similar marks on their bodies. 'Fairytail. I must learn more before I'm able to defeat them.' The water mage dropped his stance and smiled.

"You have won for now, Gray Fullbuster. I will return for you, Juvia darling. I will hope that you have changed your mind by then," Nami spoke softly, adjusting his robe. "I entrust Juvia's safety to you until I return for her."

"You won't ever be taking her from me!" Gray bellowed, "Ice mage: cage!" Nami chuckled as his body began to turn into mist inside the ice cage.

"Not so fast, Nami!" Erza shouted as she and Gray began to charge for the disappearing water mage. Nami began to dissipate into the air, waving good bye to Juvia. Once the last bit of his body was gone, the group stopped.

"He got away," Juvia said softly.

"Dammit, dammit, dammit!" Gray whispered before walking back to the water mage.

"What the hell is that guy's problem?" Natsu asked, looking to Lucy for answers.

"Weren't you listening when he was lecturing us?" Lucy groaned.

"Well, there were other pressing matters present," Natsu winked. Lucy looked down at how closely she had pressed herself to Natsu as she had been watching the fight. Her face became bright.

"Pervert!" she shouted.

"Gray, how is your injury?" Erza asked. He didn't reply to her.

"Gray, let me take a look at it," Wendy spoke as she pulled on her robe. The ice mage continued walking towards Juvia until his head came to rest on her shoulder. His injured arm dangling by his side as the other wrapped protectively around the water mage's waist.

"Gray?" Juvia asked. "Will you let Wendy heal your wound?"

"I won't let him," Gray whispered.

"I know," she whispered back, petting his hair. Wendy slowly maid her way to the couple and began to heal the wound.

"Now that he's being taken care of, where did you guys come from and why are you here?" Erza asked as she changed back into towel and placed her hand on her hip.

"Good question," Levy smirked as she came from behind the iron dragon slayer. Each of the guys faces lit up a bright pink as they attempted to hide their blushes.