Now aside from the little house where Lucy and her foster family lived, there was also a secret manor that resided somewhere deep in the woods but very few people knew about this manor because it was concealed behind a magic wall which kept intruders out and more importantly kept a young woman hidden inside. She was called Juvia and she was no ordinary woman for she had been born with incredible magic. She had the same abilities and powers of the moon, a great gift it was but she viewed it as a curse.

You see Juvia often struggled with trying to control her powers and would some times cause accidents. Because of this Dimaria her mother and the only person in her life kept her in that manor, raising the child to believe that she was too dangerous to let into the outside world. That it would be safer for her and everyone else if she just stayed hidden. Even though Juvia understood why she had to be hidden she couldn't help but feel so lonely and sad.

However despite being kept in the dark Juvia grew into a most beautiful, calm, and gentle young lady with skin was as pale as moonlight, eyes as deep and blue as the night sky, and an angelic singing voice the rivaled the songs of nightingales. Whenever she felt especially lonely or sad she would just sing a special song that she had known for as long as she could remember.

"What a lovely evening." She sighed as she looked out her window to see bright lights of the fireflies flying around in the sky of the dusk. She listened to the sweet songs of the nightingales and she found herself singing her usual song.

"A voice calls softly, it calls from within.

To trust my steps and to keep on dreaming.

Around night falls and all turns to grey

But I hold a light to light my way."

It was a shame that the only eyes to see her lovely face and the only ears to hear her sweet voice were those that belonged to her mother. Now Dimaria was no ordinary woman, in fact she was a witch. A very vain and selfish witch who was determined to keep Juvia away from the world and would often become jealous of her daughter's beauty. And no matter how many beauty treatments, potions, and spells she used on herself she just couldn't be as beautiful as Juvia.

"Juvia!" She heard the voice of her mother Dimaria call. "Juvia where are you?!"

"Coming Mother."

Juvia quickly left her room and went to greet Dimaria in the drawing room. As usual she found Dimaria gazing into her many mirrors and admiring her reflection but upon noticing that Juvia had arrived she turned from the mirrors and approached her.

"Hello Mother, did how was your trip in town?"

"Invigorating." She replied. "Many of the people there complimented me on my stunning looks. They said that I looked breath taking."

"How kind."

"Yes I was in such a good mood...But now it's gone."

"Why is that? What's upset you?"

"Well funny thing on my way back here I thought I heard singing." Her demeanor became angry. "But no I couldn't have possibly have heard singing coming from my manor because the only person in there who can sing is my daughter and I've told her plenty of times not to sing."

"I'm sorry Mother. I know I shouldn't but why? Why do you not want me to sing?"

"Because someone could hear you and find you here."

"But Mother the town is miles away from here. Who could possibly hear me? And even someone to hear me, how could they find me? You're the only one who can get through the magic wall."

"We're taking no chances."

"But singing makes me so happy."

"You can find another way of acquiring joy can't you?"

"Not really. You never let me leave the manor."

"Why would you want to leave? This manor is beautiful and luxurious."

"And lonely." Juvia added. "I wish that I could be allowed to go into town."

"You know very well why you can't go."

"I know but...Is there a chance that maybe someday...When I control my powers better I might be able to-"

"Juvia I do love you but the fact of the matter is you're a threat to everything and everyone around you. Need I remind you of those poor children you almost drowned years ago?"

"No Mother." Juvia shook her head, flinching at the terrible memory.

"The town wanted you destroyed but I convinced them to let you live but there was a condition. You had to be kept away from them. If I were to ever let you leave this place they would kill you and I would be all alone. Now precious, you wouldn't abandon me would you? Like your father did?"

"No Mother. Never!"

"Good then I hope you'll never sing again. Besides you wouldn't fit in with other people."

"Why not?"

"Well just look at you. Ragged clothes, messy hair, you're a very homely looking girl."

"I am?"

"I don't say this to be cruel darling it's just the truth. But don't feel bad after all who this entire land could possibly compete with me?"

"I don't-"

"Changing the subject." She interrupted. "How is your magic?"

"The usual, I can control the force of water, lunar energy, the cold, and reflections but they're very hard to use."

"But they're growing stronger yes?"

"Yes."

"Excellent. You know in a just a few more weeks and your magic will have matured completely."

"Will that change anything? I mean...Will I not be as dangerous as before?"

"Not exactly but things will change around here for the better."

"I don't understand."

"It is not necessary that you understand. Now I have some private business to attend to at the moment so run along back to your room."

"Yes Mother."

Juvia gave a sigh and returned to her room. Alone, she began to think of things she could do to make her happy aside from singing. As it became darker she went to close her window and get ready for bed. Suddenly she heard the sound of scuttling across the floor of the room. She hoped that it wasn't a rat because she hated rats.

Following the noise, she found a figure hiding underneath the curtains of her window. Slowly and cautiously, she proceeded toward the window and lifted up the curtain. To her relief what was hiding under there wasn't a rat but a cat with white fur.

"Well aren't you the prettiest thing I've ever seen." She smiled. "Did you sneak in through my window?"

The cat blinked as if to say yes.

"Oh dear! You can't stay. My mother doesn't like animals, especially cats. You better get going before she finds you." She picked up the cat which the intention of putting her back outside until she realized how light and skinny the cat was. "My goodness you're just skin and bones...You poor thing you probably haven't eaten in days."

Juvia knew it was a bad idea but she didn't want the poor cat to starve to death so she allowed her to stay in her room. The plan was to keep her for just one night but that plan would soon change.