A/N:...I need Jesus. Also, this is more focused on Gruvia. Also, if you haven't' already please read my one shot! It's called 'Alpha rules'. It's an omegaverse!AU and there's a spin off of it explaining how they got to that point coming soon! Keep on the look out for that ;) Anyway to the story!
P.S.- I'm kind of bad with fight scenes, so yeah unless it's a major fight scene I LOVE, I'm probably gonna skip it. I'm sorry ;-;
Chapter Five: The hunt
"Hey Juvia," Gray said looking at the water mage.
Juvia blinked, snapping back into reality and blushed slightly smiling. "Yes, Gray-sama?"
"What are you going over there all alone?"
"O-Oh! J-Juvia was just...texting Erza to let her know we were okay!" Juvia said.
Gray just nodded and turned away. Juvia fumbled with her phone, before taking Erza quickly so she wouldn't get busted for her lie. Then, the water mage put her phone away and made her way back to the little group.
"So now what?" Natsu asked.
"We find out who wants Deliora alive and stop them," Gray said like it was obvious (which it was).
The group all agreed and took off to leave the temple quickly. Once outside, Lucy looked up seeing the moon out.
"Oh no. The villagers!"
The group took off to the village, knowing they were dead now. Once there, they saw demons flying all around in the air.
"Is this what the moon has been doing to them?!" Natsu asked.
"Maybe it's the moon drip those guys were going on about," Lucy said, in which Juvia nodded slightly.
"Just help us!" The leader of the village yelled when he lowered himself walking over.
"Of course, we will," Lucy said.
"It's gotta be the moon drip. Someone is trying to resurrect a demon on this island. They're using moon drip and we believe that's what causing this. Once we find the guy and stop it, then everything should be okay," Gray explained.
"Well you best be on your way," The leader said, in which Lucy asked if they could stay the night in a hut or something.
Team Natsu was given a really nice hut, in which they all sat down and tried to figure a plan out. Natsu, of course, wanted to rush the guy but Gray snapped. Lucy frowned, at how personal this was and sighed softly looking at Juvia. Juvia face had fallen to a heartbroken face. Lucy felt her face fall into an 'Of course' look before looking away. The team finally came up with a plan, before they all went to their designated beds.
During the night, Juvia kept waking up from her slumber. She couldn't get her mind off of the conversation she had with Gajeel. Betraying Gray. Gray for the love of Mavis. Not Gray. Anyone but her beloved Gray. Though, like she had already said...orders were orders. Though...Juvia didn't want to follow these orders. Juvia had grown to like Fairy Tail.
Hold the god damn phone for a second. For the love of Mavis? Grown to like Fairy Tail? FAIRY TAIL!?
Juvia felt her forehead with the back of her hand. Was she going sick? Insane? Then, Juvia couldn't help but laugh silently at the thoughts. Grown to like Fairy Tail. Ha! What a joke. She was Juvia the rain woman. Juvia of Phantom Lord. Juvia of the elite four. Not some soft scum unlike Fairy Tail. Juvia was tough, and she got what she wanted when she wanted it (well almost). The thought of Juvia ACTUALLY joining and liking Fairy Tail was such an obscured thought, Juvia actually felt sick when she thought of it.
Disgusting. Purely disgusting.
Juvia's head whipped around when she heard something. She slowly got up, as the others slowly awoke from their peaceful slumbers.
"Look," Juvia said pointing.
The others turned their heads, seeing the trees move. They all got dressed quickly, taking out of the village and into the forest area. Lucy had taken the beach to be surprised by Erza's arrival. Natsu and Gray had gone to the temple, while Juvia found the moon drip ceremony. She tried to stop it and was surprised when the ceremony stopped, but the moon drip continued to pour into the temple.
"This cannot be good," Juvia said before running to find Gray and Natsu.
Juvia watched Natsu chase some guy, while Gray was fighting another guy. The guy had white spiked hair, and a white robe-like top on and long dark pants. Juvia gasped slightly when she watched the other guy also be an ice mage, turning away and blushed slightly.
"Juvia's Gray-sama will win for sure," Juvia muttered, while watching for a bit before whipping around.
The rain woman had picked up Erza's voice and quickly hid. Erza ran into the temple, leaving Lucy all alone outside. Juvia saw this as a perfect moment to attack and take her prey. Though it was too easy and too risky. They would know something was up if Lucy just suddenly vanished into the night air.
The stillness of the air was enough to send shivers down Lucy's spine. She felt as if someone or something was watching her. She rubbed her shoulders slightly and glanced around looking for who or what was watching her. She spotted nothing around the temple and bounced slightly in fear before starting to walk inside. Lucy went white hearing Erza's voice boomed, sending fear right into Lucy and Lucy ran. Lucy was running like Angelica was chasing her (yeah the rat's name was Angelica).
Lucy had run away from the temple, she didn't realize she was lost until she walked upon the beach. Ah yes, the beach where Toby (the dogman) and Yuka (the guy with the big ass eyebrows) had gotten their asses whopped by Erza.
Lucy had come into her own encountered with Sherry and Angelica before finding Erza. How rude of Sherry to try and control her spirits. Nearly had Taurus take her head off. Lucy snickered, recalling Sherry trying to control Aquarius, which did not go over well at all. The two ended up washed up on shore, both dazed from Aquarius' attack, but in the end, Lucy had won. That's when Lucy stumbled upon Erza who had taken the other two down.
Now, Lucy was right back where she had started. On the beach, alone and confused. Lucy groaned softly, rubbing her temples wondering how this could have happened at all. This made no sense what so ever! Lucy made all the turns she was told to...did she not Oh Lucy couldn't remember the fear that Erza had struck in her. Lucy shivered again in fear, feeling a pair of eyes on her.
"Alright come out!" She yelled, whipping around the water behind her.
Lucy had her hands on her keys, narrowing her eyes at the trees. She was ready for someone to attack at this point, ready to call one of her spirits to help her. She blinked and relaxed when she saw Juvia come out of her hiding spot.
"Juvia you scared me!" Lucy said.
"Juvia didn't mean to scare anyone," Juvia said and smiled apologetically to Lucy.
"It's okay. Let's just go back to camp. We're leaving pretty early tomorrow morning," Lucy stated.
"...About that," Juvia said.
Juvia eyes had a cold stare into them. Before Lucy had time to think, Juvia lifted a hand putting Lucy into a water lock.
"W-Wait! J-Juvia w-" Lucy's eyes went wide, "Y-You're with the elite 4!" Lucy screamed, her voice coming out slurred slightly as she patted the lock trying to get out.
Juvia watched the celestial mage struggle until she finally closed her eyes and floated, unconscious. Juvia smirked and started to walk down the beach, having the water lock follow her to a small boat that had been there. Juvia took Lucy out of the water lock before getting into the boat and started to row.
Halfway through, Juvia took her cellphone out calling Gajeel.
"This better be fucking good," Gajeel snarled out.
"Gajeel-kun. I got her," Juvia said as she was rowing.
"Got w-oh. Oh, you got the princess?" Gajeel asked, sounding interested.
"Yes. The others were distracted and Lucy ran away from an angered Erza. I took the moment to take it and take the girl," Juvia said, finally talking like she would when she was around Gajeel. The first person...though the third person wasn't so bad.
"That's great. Do you need someone to come meet you? I can meet you, or get Sol to join you," Gajeel said.
"No. I got this. I'm halfway there anyway," Juvia said and kept rowing when she heard something.
"Gajeel-kun I need to go," Juvia said quickly and muted him.
Juvia kept rowing and glanced up seeing something white. She couldn't take a chance of the cat finding her. Juvia glanced behind her, seeing how close she was to shore. Juvia put Lucy in another water lock, before quietly getting out of the boat and going under the water. She glanced back as her water lock was still intact under the water and started to swim.
On the surface, Happy was flying and holding Natsu. The two were on a hunt for the missing Juvia and Lucy.
"Natsu look!" Happy said and flew down to the boat.
Natsu sniffed the air around the boat, his eyes going wide. Horror was on his face, thinking the worse of his two friends.
"They were here. I-I don't know where they went. We have to find them Happy come on buddy," Natsu said, talking at a hundred miles per hour.
"Natsu...Natsu!" Happy said and flew up still holding his friend, "we promised we would tell Gray and Erza," Happy stated before going back to Galuna Island.
Juvia popped her up near the surface a couple moments after Happy and Natsu left. She walked onto the land and looked at her water lock. She dismissed it and carried Lucy to Phantom Lord.
Natsu was running back to the village. They defeated Lyon (Gray's old friend), got rid of the moon drip, and got rid of Deliora. Was there something they missed? How could have they just gone missing like that? Natsu felt his body tense with anger, as he made his way over to Gray and Erza.
"Well?" Gray asked quickly, as the redhead turned around.
"They're gone. We found a boat, they must have been on but...but nobody else. It was just their scent...maybe the guy's hiding his scent well," Natsu said.
Gray groaned and rubbed his face, trying to take deep breaths in and out. How could he been so stupid?! He got so caught up in Lyon and Deliora, he wasn't even paying attention to Juvia. Guilt washed over the ice mage.
"We'll find them. How about we just head home and talk to Master. He'll know what to do," Erza said.
The boys nodded in agreement, and the four were off to the beach. This couldn't be happening. No no no it was a simple S-class mission. Why did it have to be Juvia? Juvia could handle herself, but still. Gray was filled with worry and guilt as Natsu, Erza, and Happy talked. Gray had his hair cover his face, feeling so ashamed of himself.
"Gray, I understand you're worried but please do not blame yourself. Whoever took them is j-"
"Just dirty scum who's gonna get a mouth full of my fist," Natsu spatted out, cutting Erza off.
Gray looked up and nodded in agreement with Natsu. Gray blinked when his phone rang and took it out.
"It's Juvia!" Gray said.
"Answer it!" Erza and Natsu yelled.
Gray's hands were shaking as he answered his phone, putting it on speaker. "Juvia! Juvia are you okay?!"
"Juvia is fine," A voice said. It was low and rough.
The trio froze, while Happy was getting some fish for himself.
"What'd you do to her?!" Gray snapped.
"You Phantom Lord scum need to be taught a lesson for messing with our friends," Natsu snarled out.
"Oh is that the Salamander I've heard so much rave about? Oh, I would be just honored to fight you," the voice said.
"Where are our friends?" Erza demanded as Natsu let out a louder snarl.
"Oh, the princess? She's fine. In a nice room all to herself. She's out cold. Probably won't wake up until noon."
"WHAT'D YOU DO TO HER?!" Natsu yelled, wanting to beat the brains out of whoever was talking.
"Me? I didn't do anything," Gajeel said.
"Princess...?" Gray asked.
"Yeah. Lucy Heartfilia. Wealthy rich family," Gajeel started, snickering slightly.
"Her parents died. Her mother's last wish was for her to take school here and work on her magic, and keep her cousin company," Erza said.
"Her DAD's wish was for her to keep the family name going and that's what we're going to do. Keep it going for him," Gajeel said.
"No. You're gonna give us Lucy back," Natsu snapped, eyes dark with anger.
Before Gajeel could talk, a door was opening in the background.
"Gajeel-kun, have you seen m-my cell phone," A voice murmured softly.
"Where's Juvia?!" Gray yelled.
The trio held their breath as they heard soft 'click clack' on the floor. It was silent for a couple of moments before finally, someone spoke.
"Gajeel-kun. Did you leave the present like master asked you to?"
Gray nearly dropped his phone in his hand. He felt his heart twist in pain. Juvia. Why was Juvia there? Why was Juvia talking to this...this Gajeel guy like they knew each other for years?!
"Why yes, I did Juvia. By the way, great job. Master wanted me to tell you since he's busy," Gajeel said.
"I was doing what I was told. Besides, Master Jose did give me the orders," Juvia said emphasizing on 'Master Jose'.
That's when it hit the trio. They were played by Phantom Lord. They had sent one of the elite four to infiltrate the school and wait until Lucy came. Smart, they had to admit. Anger bubbled up in all three, but Natsu was the first one to snap.
"JUVIA WHAT THE HELL?! YOU'RE SUPPOSE TO BE OUR FRIEND! WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?!"
"I was never your friends," Juvia snapped, "I was following orders like my master told me to," Juvia said as Gajeel left with a small click of the door.
Natsu was going on in pure rage, while Erza was trying to calm him down while dealing with her own betrayal. Gray just stood there staring at the phone in disbelief. No...No Juvia wouldn't do such a thing. She just couldn't...but she did.
"Juvia...Juvia why?" Gray whispered, gripping his phone tightly.
"...orders are orders Gray-sama," Juvia said softly, as tears form, "...I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt anyone. Especially you," Juvia whispered out, feeling tears start to fall.
Gray stared at his phone before his lips slowly formed into an angry snicker. He hung up before he could finish, trying to sort out his emotions as he felt his jaw lock.
Juvia heard the line go dead, and started to shake. She fell to her knees, dropping her phone and started to cry. She covered her face crying, as a rainstorm hit town. She didn't mean to hurt them. Not even her dear Gray-sama but orders are orders. She knew now that when this was over, Juvia was not going to be forgiven. She was going to be hated forever by all of them. Her gut twisted in pain knowing this fact and caused her to cry more.
Being hated by your loved one. The one you love the most is the worst feeling in the world.
But..
What if they didn't hate you or what you did, it's why you did it. No one ever takes that into consideration now do they?
Well...
Gray certainly did.
