"What would happen to Juvia and Jellal if Gray x Erza became canon?"

This is Juvia and Jellal's story.

"We will need a team strong enough to challenge a God equal to Hades' strength," Erza hummed as she thoughtfully weighed her options.

"Indeed, the team must be small to maximize mobility." Master nodded along before rolling out of the room. Curious, we all followed closely behind our elderly master. Stopping at the second floor's railing, Master clearly his throat, "Brats! There is an announcement I must make."

The fighting quickly ceased; that made sense. No one would dare throw a punch while Master spoke nor would anyone speak a word. That is why Natsu's burning fist stopped a mere inch from Gray's face. Elfman loosened his chokehold on Loke a bit, so the spirit wouldn't pass out in the midst of Master's speech. Now that Juvia thinks about Loke... Is it possible for him to pass out? Juvia understands that a spirit may return to their world if they're badly injured or faint, but fainting and passing out vary a little.

"I have a call upon a once in a lifetime opportunity. In light of a potential problem, we have been enlisted to aid the Gods in their mission. Our opponent is a mighty sea God with power that makes Zeref sound like a novice." Master shook his head. "That is why I am calling upon our mightest wizard our guild has to offer."

"As a test, I am willing to face anyone who dares to call me their opponent," Hades folded his arms as he stood to the left of Master. Without missing a beat, Natsu used the bar as a platform and jumped up to the second floor. Rushing towards Hades, Natsu lit both of his fists and threw the first punch. Juvia swore Hades disappeared for a moment because no one saw him get behind Natsu. With a single chop to the head, Natsu's whole body went through every level of the guild. Mind you, the crystal that held First was a 100 yards below the basement. Looking down the Natsu sized hole, Hades shook his head in disappointment. "I must be rusty. I used to be able to send them to Hell without trying."

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We're fucked.

"As an incentive, whoever can honorable beat Hades in one-on-one combat, I will reward them with becoming an S-Class wizard," Master smirked as all our jaws dropped. This was unheard of! Master didn't reward anyone that title during the war! "For an existing S-Class wizard, I will negotiate one wish."

"Ah so, it's a game now," Erik smirked as poison dripped from his fingertips. "I always wanted to tear down a God."

"Is possible for me to absorb a God's power?" Kyushu pondered as she stared blankly at Hades. Juvia would remind everyone that Kyushu couldn't handle Laxus's magic, so this might be out of her range.

"What do you say Juvia? Wanna fight Hades?" Jellal nudged Juvia's shoulder.

"Er... Juvia would like to work her way up." Juvia scratched her left cheek. "Perhaps Juvia would spare with Persephone and Heps beforehand."

"That is an ideal strategy." Athena nodded. "Once I receive a detail report about the mission, I will organize the proper match ups."

"That is the most appropriate course fo action," Master nodded along.

"In the meantime, I would like for all the potential candidates to participate in an experiment," Athena climbed down the stairs. "I think it would be beneficial for everyone if they unlocked their Second Origin."

Juvia shuddered at the thought of experiencing that pain once more.

"Um Athena, some of us went through that process," Lucy announced. Athena glanced in her direction before asking who. "There was Natsu, Gray, Wendy, Erza, Juvia, Levy, myself, and Wendy. I'm pretty sure Drew and Jet didn't do it."

"I see. You all will still go through training, but I will skip this step for those listed." Athena paused for a moment. "Besides them, who wishes for a chance to fight Hades and Poseidon?

In that moment, Jellal, Meredy, Gajeel, Laxus, Freed, Mira, Elfman, Evergreen, Jellal, Erik, and Kyushu's hand shot up. Each had determination burning in their eyes as they stared at Hades. Juvia couldn't blame them. This was a test of strength in every sense. Only the strongest were allowed on this mission, and Juvia would be lying if she said she didn't want face Poseidon. What could she say? There's no way she was going to be overshadowed in a battle of water mages! Juvia was going to take the title of S-Class and Goddess of the Sea in one motion!

"Very well, I will see you all on the beach shortly. This process is not for the lighthearted." Athena warned them before taking Hades into another room. Without missing a beat, everyone who wasn't scared went through the back entrance to go the beach. Which means, Juvia had the day off... Great... what should Juvia do? Her whole team was now busy. Meredy wasn't a choice. That would leave...the Gods.

"Juvia might as well-" Juvia pulled out the sun and crescent moon keys out of her pocket before a hand grabbed her wrist.

"Juvia, are you certain you wanna do that?" Hermes asked with a hint of concern in his voice.

"Yeah, we don't know if the brainwashing wore off," Persephone mentioned as she stood to the left of the trickster.

"Juvia should make peace with Apollo and Artemis," Juvia said above a whisper.

"Bro's not in the best mindset right now. I think you should give him some space." Hermes gritted his teeth. "I still can't believe bro would be so indecisive..."

"It's okay, Hermes." Persephone rubbed his back in a comfortable manner. "Apollo just need some time to himself."

"Juvia doesn't know if that's true," Juvia's thoughts slipped out. Before she could even gasp, Herme's eyes flickered red. "Juvia might not know Apollo as well as Hermes or Persephone, but Juvia does understand depression. When Juvia was left to wallow in despair, nothing good comes it. That is why Juvia wants to confront the issue while there is time to resolute it. Juvia... realized that she may die during this mission, so Juvia does not want to leave any bad taste in anyone's mouth, especially someone like Apollo."

"Hmph, this is compassion?" Hermes smirked softly. "I guess you have a point, Juvia... We Gods might learn something while we're here, huh."

"Juvia hopes," Juvia smiled as Hermes let go of her. "Now! Apollo! Artemis!"

"Huh?" Artemis gave the guild a quick scan as she appeared a bit dazed. Summoning her bow and readying an arrow, Artemis went on the offensive.

"Yo! Yo! Artemis, chill!" Hermes grabbed her bow and pointed it to the ground. "These are our allies. And, this is Juvia. Almost everyone's master, and hopefully, she'll be your master...hehe."

She analyzed everything bit of Juvia, from her stance to clothing.

"Are you a virgin?" Artemis asked bluntly.

"What?!" Juvia squealed. The first real conversation we ever have, and that's the topic?! What the hell does that have to do with a contract?

"You can't go around asking that kind of question," Persephone sighed. "Sex is a sensitive topic in this time period."

"That's stupid," She replied. "I was asking because I want to know if you wanted to join my group of female hunters. You can remain immortal, but you can't fancy a man ever again."

Juvia will admit the offer is tempting, but... a part of Juvia's heart pleaded for another chance at love. Who knows... the third time could be the charm.

"Juvia-"

"HELL NO ARTEMIS!" Aphrodite forced her way into our circle. "You are not taking my chance at romance away from me!"

"Oh... you've awakened, Aphro?" Artemis sighed. "Did you need something from me?"

"Yeah, stay the hell away from, Juvia!" Aphro growled. "As the Goddess of Love, it's my duty to get Juvia and Jellal together. If I have to cross through Tartarus, I will see this to the end!"

"Determined, I see." Artemis hummed. "But, didn't your last matchmaking scheme cause a full-scale war that cost hundreds of thousands of lives?"

Huh, what?

"Technically, the war wasn't my fault. I just wanted an apple." Aphro shrugged. Don't shrug at a topic like that!

"You caused a war!" Persephone pulled her hair frustration. "Do you not have a conscience?!"

"Don't hate me just because you don't have a golden apple." Aphro flipped her hair dramatically.

"That's it!" Persephone pounced with a hellish fury Juvia had never seen before. We all watched Persephone kick Aphrodite's ass for a solid five minutes before Hermes pulled Persephone away from the helpless Goddess. Severely pissed, Aphro dispersed into a platinum puff of smoke.

"That one might bite us in the future," Juvia sweatdropped.

"I wouldn't worry about. The worst thing Aphrodite can do is sleep with a random guy." Artemis bluntly stated. "Now, who is this Jellal person?"

"That would be Juvia's partner and teammate," Juvia smiled. "He is currently helping Juvia collect the rest of God keys."

"I see... I decided that I will serve you once you collect my brother, Apollo, key," Artemis kneeled. "You will soon have my unwavering loyalty."

"Er... Juvia has Apollo's key," Juvia sweatdropped and looked around the room. Juvia swore she summoned Apollo at the same time. Wait, did he return to his key? Pulling his key out once more, Juvia made a swiping motion in the air. "Apollo!"

Landing on his butt, Apollo looked... horrible. He had dark rings around his eyes. His hair was messy, bed head kind of messy precisely. His posture was a wreck as he hunched his back. His clothes smelled as if he was attacked by a string of rotten eggs.

"..." Artemis stared at her twin intensely. Apollo bit his lip as he avoided her eyes. Standing a few inches from Apollo's former self, Artemis curved stomped Apollo in the stomach. "Snap out of you bastard!"

"Artemis!" Juvia screamed. She tried to stop the sudden attack, but Hermes placed his arm in front of Juvia.

"Nah, it better to leave this to them," Hermes inform her.

"Why are you moping around like a spoiled child?" Artemis folded her arms as she towered over her brother.

"...You don't have to kick me." Apollo wiped the blood his chin with his knuckle.

"Then fix your face!" She roundhouse kicked him across the guild. Juvia sweatdropped. Mind everyone, he couldn't bring himself to fight a day ago.

"Er... Is Hermes certain this is the best?" Juvia said warily.

"Yeah..., but I'm gonna speed this up a bit." Hermes approached Artemis and whispered a secret into the huntress's ear. Quickly running away from the, now fuming, Artemis, Hermes knocked a table on its side as a shield and pulled Juvia to his side. "The fireworks are about to begin!"

"FIGHT ME YOU, COWARD!" Artemis roared as she whipped out her golden bow and arrows. Steadying her bow, she released the first arrow! "DO YOU HAVE NO HONOR?!"

Dodging at the last second, Apollo avoided whatever trick that arrow had in itself. My guild members scattered across the guild once they saw the ten-foot hole in the ground. Hades stood solemnly in front of Persephone, challenging someone chuck an arrow in his direction.

"Apollo, please fight!" Juvia encouraged him.

"Bro, you gotta hold your own!" Hermes added.

"I HELP BRING YOU INTO THIS WORLD," Artemis launched another set of arrows. "I HAVE NO PROBLEM TAKING YOU OUT!"

"You love bringing that up don'tcha?" Apollo grunted as he ducked. "You're only older by nine days!"

"TEN! TEN DAYS!" She corrected him. "FIGHT ME APOLLO!"

"I can-"

"THIS IS WHY I'M MOM'S FAVORITE!" Artemis proclaimed. In a single blink of Juvia's eyes, an arrow grazed the huntress's cheek.

"YOU KNOW DAMN WELL THAT'S MY TITLE!" Apollo declared and launched himself into a long distance battle.

"Heps, if you got a cage, this is the time to use it!" Hermes cupped his hands around his mouth to amplify his voice. Like a literal God-sent gift, a steel cage dropped down on the two archers. Runes ran cross the ceiling and walls of the cage to keep their magic within the borders. Hermes sighed happily. "All well that ends well."

"That's a stretch," Juvia sweatdropped. "Apollo and Artemis will kill each other. Juvia is certain."

"Nah, Artemis might wound Apollo, but he's the God of Medicine. So, bro's all good." Hermes answered nonchalantly.

"Er...Juvia never heard of someone being able to heal their magic and wounds."

"Bro's a God. We surpass the limits of humans." The trickster shrugged as he walked away from Juvia and the battle. There was certainly some truth to his words. While Juvia and the others could defeat the likes of Persephone, Heps, and Aphrodite, Juvia couldn't recall a time where a mortal defeated a combat based God as in Aries or Artemis. Juvia wouldn't count her fight with Apollo due to the fact Apollo willingly submitted.

With the years of experience underneath Apollo's belt, Juvia is certain he could've won one way or another. Sighing, Juvia made her way to the bathroom. She couldn't put her finger on it, but a tingling sensation she hadn't felt in a long time was tugging her to the girl's bathroom. Rather odd? It felt comforting yet disturbing. Slowly pushing the door open, she didn't wish to startle whoever was inside. Another odd action, huh. Anyways, Juvia slowly closed the door which a normal person would never do, but this is Juvia. Rarely anything is normal with Juvia. The first thing Juvia noticed was the gasping and the moaning coming from the handicap stall. The second thing Juvia noticed was the slapping and clapping sound coming from the same exact stall. The third thing Juvia noticed was the Manish grunting coming from that stall. What would even be happening in there?

"Ah! Ah! AH!" Wait...Is that... No, it can't be. Juvia must be imagining her voice. There's no reason for Erza to gasping in a bathroom stall.

"Juvia must be tired," She chuckled to herself softly. "Juvia must be hearing things now."

"Shit!" All of the gaspings, clapping, slapping, moaning, and groaning ceased once Juvia spoke. And... was that Gray's voice? What would those two be doing in a restroom... stall... OH DEAR MAVIS! That's just nasty! What if Wendy or Asuka had walked in with Juvia by some chance? Juvia was not about to be the one who has the talk them! With the long moment of Juvia's life, the water mage heard clothes rustling and a lot of whispering. Clapping her face in embarrassment, Juvia realized what the sensation was. Her Gray sensation must've picked on their... fun. Oh, Mavis, Juvia needs to leave. She doesn't need to be seen by either one of them. Throwing open the door, Juvia startled Wendy.

"Oh, Juvia is sorry," The words immediately left Juvia's mouth out of pure instinct.

"Ah, you're fine Juvia. Is everything okay?" She looked up at Juvia with big innocent eyes. "I thought I heard something coming from the restroom."

"Yes, Juvia just checked the bathroom," Damn you Gray and Erza, you two owe Juvia big time for this favor! "Actually, could Wendy come with Juvia for a second? Juvia wishes to check on the others, and Wendy's magic would a great aid!"

"I'll do my best for them! I didn't have the chance to try it before, I might be able to null the pain for a certain amount of time." Wendy pumped herself up.

"I forbid the interference," Athena narrowed her eyes as she walked into our direction. "No one has ever attempted to nullify the part of the process, and I suggest you two detain from interfering. Actually... No, I will need Wendy's assistance. I have a hypothesis that I wish to test."

"What was Athena thinking?" Juvia asked wishing for them to move from the door.

"If the pain is nullified, does it affect the magic container? Come, Wendy," Athena motioned for the young dragonslayer to follow her to the beach. Slightly curious herself, Juvia went along. "We may very well make a contribution to the magic world."

This is where Juvia split off from Athena and Wendy. While Juvia does want to see how the process will be affected, Juvia needed to tell someone about the revelation. Once the three of them reached the beach, the screams began very present. Poor Wendy flinched. Juvia noticed that the only ones who weren't affected by the red glowing runes were Mirajane, Laxus, and Jellal. Which made sense, all of three of them were on Erza's level, but it didn't make this any of less unfair. Everyone should feel that pain equally. Juvia isn't bitter she swears.

Mirajane saw Juvia standing awkwardly at the door and waved her to come over. Making herself comfortable between Laxus and Jellal, Juvia noticed all eyes were on her.

"Er...Is something on Juvia's face?" She scratched her cheek.

"Oh, it's nothing Juvia. Your face is just redder than Erza's hair." Mira said sweetly.

"Oh, Juvia-" Juvia paused when she realized that she couldn't lie. Jellal had to be sitting next to Juvia. Sighing as she twisted her hair around her finger, Juvia submitted. "Juvia heard Erza and Gray's voices in the girl's handicap stall."

"What's wrong with them making out?" Laxus grunted.

"Juvia swears she heard clapping, smacking, moaning, and Gray grunting," Juvia admitted. One by one, they all came to the same realization Juvia made. "Wendy almost walked in on them. Juvia had to direct Wendy out here."

"Oh, my," Mirajane fanned herself. "I never would've taken Erza to be the type."

"Yeah, with all that 'defending maiden honor' crap," Laxus rolled his eyes. "What the hell are they doing in a bathroom of all places?"

"Juvia doesn't want to know." Juvia sighed, slightly annoyed. "Juvia can't get the images out of her head. Juvia's imagination is too active today."

"I certain Erza had a good reason for allowing such a thing." Mirajane tried to keep the peace.

"I'll kill him..." Jellal whispered as he gripped his knees. His knuckles turned white as his eye dilated.

"Jellal?" Juvia raised an eyebrow.

"I guess it's cool. They're basically married at this point." Laxus shrugged.

"That is true. Ooo! That reminds me. Laxus can you help me pick out the flowers tomorrow? I need a second opinion. Seeing how Aphrodite is plotting romance, I need a hand."

"I'll kill him...I'll commit one...more...sin." Jellal began to roll slowly.

"Jellal, is everything okay?" Juvia placed her hand on his shoulder. Juvia didn't think Jellal would take it this badly. Without speaking another word, Jellal got up and walked slowly to the exit.

"Eh? Where's he going?" Laxus raised an eyebrow.

"Er, Juvia will go check. Excuse Juvia." Juvia straightened her skirt and followed after the slightly broken man. How Mira and Laxus didn't notice the murderous intent radiating from Jellal, Juvia will never know. Jellal had made to the guild's front doors before Erza stopped Juvia.

"Ah Ju-Juvia, do yo-you have a mo-moment," Erza stuttered. Juvia sweatdropped. Erza was never the type that could handle embarrassment well. She could only stutter and fidget with her armor at times like this. Juvia was almost impressed had it not been for the fact that Juvia was in a hurry. "I-I wan-want to talk abo-about ear-ear-earlier."

"Juvia is sorry, but Juvia is in a hurry." The water mage looked around the guild for either Gray or Jellal. "Does Erza know where Gray is?"

"Gray?" Erza snapped out of stuttering fit. "I think he went home for the day. Why-"

"Thank you Erza!" Juvia busted out into a full sprint. She will never outwardly admit this, but her stalking came into good use since Juvia knows the way to Gray's house like the back of her hand. She probably knows it better than Gray, himself... Okay, that's something Juvia will never be proud enough to say. Either way, Juvia managed to beat Jellal to the property. How could Juvia know? For one, there was no magic being thrown around. Climbing to the roof, with ease, Juvia scouted the nearby area for Jellal's figure.

Jellal was swaying all the way down the street to Gray's house. Jumping from the building, Juvia intercepted the blue haired man.

"Jellal please snap out of it," Juvia grunted as she tried pushing against him in an attempt to stop him. "Gray isn't worth the time."

That was a sentence Juvia never thought she would ever utter.

"I'll commit this sin... for Erza's sake," Jellal mumbled as he continues making his way to Gray's house.

"Erza wouldn't want this. Juvia doesn't want Jellal to kill anyone." Think Juvia, how would anyone else snap Jellal out of this. What would Jellal's old teammates do at a time like this? Erik wasn't an option. Being an asshole would Juvia nowhere. On top of that, Juvia wasn't the most well-versed person when it came to Jellal's old teammates or past in general actually... The only person she knew was Meredy. That's it! "Jellal, please!"

Juvia wrapped her arms around Jellal. Her head rested on his chest.

"If Juvia's friendship means anything to Jellal, he will stop. Juvia doesn't want Jellal to do anything he will regret. Juvia understands the anger within Jellal, but this is not the way!"

"Juvia...then what is the way?" Jellal stopped walking. "How are you not affected? How could you move on so quickly, Juvia?"

"Juvia is affected... Juvia still turns her head when Gray walks into the room. Juvia's senses still go haywire when Gray is around. Juvia still thinks about Gray. Juvia hasn't stopped. Love is never that simple, but Juvia is taking small steps. Jellal doesn't need to get over Erza overnight; that is unreasonable." Juvia felt his arms slowly wrap around Juvia's waist. "Juvia just wants Jellal to take small steps. That's what they, right. The smallest steps can lead to the greatest changes?"

"Hehe, it's something like that." Jellal lightly chuckled. "It's getting pretty late. You can stay the night at my house if you want."

"Juvia..." Glancing back at Gray's house for a moment before smiling. "Juvia would like that. It's only fair. Jellal has been in Juvia's dorm several times."

"Yeah, it's a lot safer too. Mira clued me in about Erza's 'rules and punishment'." Jellal gave Juvia a pointed look. "It's official. You tried to get me killed."

"Juvia remembers no such thing. Juvia probably would have cleared Jellal of all suspicion." Juvia huffed before realization hit her. Jellal unlocked the door to his home. "Juvia doesn't know much about Jellal does she?"

"No, I don't think we ever sat down an had conversation about ourselves." Jellal placed his jacket on his coat rack. "Did you want to do it right now?"

"Eh? Excuse Juvia?"

"I mean I don't mind staying up." He shrugged. "It's a good way for us to bond seeing how we're on the same team. Besides,... I want to get to know you personally."

"That is true. It would be nice to know something about her partner's past." Juvia followed Jellal into the living room. He motioned for Juvia to stay as he walked into the kitchen. A moment later, Jellal had a plate filled with mugs and a pot of coffee. Pouring two cups, Jellal placed one in front of Juvia.

"Alright let's begin. Should I start?"

Juvia's Gods: Apollo (obtained). Persephone (obtained), Hephaestus (obtained), Hermes (obtained), Athena (obtained), Hades (obtained), Artemis (obtained)

Lucy's Gods: Aphrodite (obtained)

Aries (awakened), Poseidon (? ? ?)