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Chapter 2. Pretender

She only heard the sound of the quietly drizzling rain; as the drops are falling to the ground steadily, as they are running down on the gutter then thudding in the metal. The monotonous sounds created a melody in her mind and the fact that she is alone calmed down her completely. Only the rain and she. As if her heart beating would be the measure and the drops are the eighths and semiquavers. Sometimes a passing vehicle's sound joined to the unchanged music, but even this has some spell in it. Nevertheless, as more and more cars passed by as the traffic was increased; the noises grew louder, the din around her, and as the noises got stronger she felt the aching pain more and more in her left leg until she couldn't take it anymore and opened her eyes. Juvia Lockser woke up.

"Hey, sweetheart, how are you?" She heard a melodic voice somewhere next to her. Or above her. She couldn't decide it.

"Has she woken up now? How can I help?" asked a thin voice excitedly.

"Wendy, can you bring her some water? Thank you!" she heard again the pleasing voice. It took her a few seconds to focus and got used to the bright light. Somebody bended over her and she slowly saw a beautiful face with shining blue eyes.

"I'm happy you finally wake up. You're injury isn't that bad, but you lost a lot of blood." She frowned anxiously her thin eyebrows; her lips thrilled and Juvia couldn't hold back a faint smile. At the first time she reminded her to Snow White; her innocent beauty and with her "wouldn't say boo to a goose" behavior totally looked like the princess.

However I wouldn't even be surprised if it comes out that she is completely the opposite thought the blue haired girl and she looked around carefully.

"Here, your water. Drink a little." stood next to her a petite black blue haired girl with a little hesitancy but with a smile on her face.

Juvia raised her arm carefully; she wasn't sure about her strength and she only realized she had been connected infusion in that moment. When she realized that she may be in some kind of hospital; suddenly everything came to her mind. The events of the last few hours were gyrating in front of her eyes. Hours? Days? God knows how long I've passed out… crossed that in her mind.

"You don't have to worry! You're in safe next to me and Wendy. You were taken here Yesterday dawn and you've been lying here since then. Don't worry; we settled everything in with your agency. Now you don't have to deal with this. Just rest." The white haired girl's voice was such calming that Juvia couldn't do anything but leaned back and let off the white bedspread which she had been grasping forcefully. She didn't calm down completely but since she was demanded directly to do that, she wasn't willing to worry about anything. Firstly she had to recover. And then find out where the hell I am exactly she took the glass of water from the little girl called Wendy.

„By the way, my name is Mirajane. I'm so sorry for the happenings! Normally it wouldn't be like that." she combed anxiously a white lock behind her ear.

„I have no idea what was Gray thinking, but… he was always this unreadable" she sighed then the blunette spat back the sip into the glass.

„That asshole is here?" she coughed. Wendy went to her immediately to help her somehow. I'm definitely not in a hospital. They know about everything.

"Oh, no! I shouldn't have mentioned this yet! I hope I didn't agitate you too much.. This is a little bit complicated, you know. But I can assure you that Gray wasn't guided by any bad purpose and…"

"He wasn't guided by any bad purpose?! He let go a damn bullet into my thigh! From behind!" the girl was indignant. She definitely remembered why she was got into this pretty uncomfortable situation.

"Nothing bad intention, hah…?" she mumbled angrily.

"You don't have to worry; we don't let him to visit you. It will be the best if we don't put the proof into your nerve condition…" the white haired girl looked at a machine which was most likely a blood pressure monitor. Pff like he would come into this place as if nothing happened….

Suddenly the door was opened and three people stepped into the room. In the first place a red haired woman who was almost the opposite of the kind-smile Mirajane. However, both of them were beautiful, the one who just arrived was very serious and Juvia, without realization, sat up in her bed, in case she had to protect herself. I have to get out of here as soon as possible if I want to do some good to myself, went through in her mind.

The woman's glance was determined, her right eye was covered by her deep red locks, which she let loose from her tight ponytail. She was wearing a dark brown turtleneck with black skinny jeans, and black stilettos boots. In contrast to this, Mirajane was wearing a light knee-high pink dress and she tied up her front locks. It would have looked very little-girl like in someone else, but in her, it somewhat effected in another way and it made her angelically feminine.

Behind the red haired woman, a man was standing who seemed quite elderly. He was wearing a made-to-measure suit with an orange-striped tie which made his appearance looking a bit younger. His face wasn't as serious as the red haired woman, but he was authority-commanding in spite of he was small. At last a lilac haired girl with glasses stepped into the room and closed the door. She held a notebook in her hand. They are definitely not docs.

"Erza! You arrived just in time. Our guest just woke up" Mirajane smiled to the arrivers, but Juvia read worry from her glance.

"We're happy to hear this" nodded Erza then she turned to Juvia. "I know that you completely confused, but I ask you to just listen to us. Evidently, because of the events of last night, you are very mistrustful of us, but I have to remark that you were obviously prepared to worse than a thigh injury." When she reminded the blunette of that damned night, cold run down in her spine and her jaw was tensed. But at the same she knew the woman, called Erza is right. She knew it very well what her adversary can do, and she went to that bar to kill him too. After all, she didn't know why she has been alive yet, anyways.

Or rather, obviously they're waiting for information from her. However she didn't even think of sold out her employer. She has been working for too much time to the Phantom Lord.

"I didn't plan to tell you any of the information I know. I'm bound by an oath." Juvia said.

"We see that clearly. We didn't expect anything else" stepped closer the old man. "Excuse us for the impoliteness, my name is Makarov Dreyar, and this is one of my very best agent, Erza Scarlet." Juvia's breath caught. It can't be that…then…they would be the Famous Fairy Tail?

"In spite of the fact that you've tried to kill one of my best agent more than 24 hours ago, I want to make a very favorable deal with you." When Juvia got over her momentary shock she started listening to the old man again.

"And how is this offer looks like?" She asked still emotionless.

"I want you to join my company." He said simply and Juvia was more surprised if she could. Me? Like a sparkle-sparkle Fairy Tail agent? What a disgusting idea.

"Ah..I-I don't think you thought over this" She protested immediately.

"No, young lady! I've considered it very well. For several times!" He laughed with high spirits.

"I still don't understand why. Why me?" The blunette frowned. She was so condensed she forgot to act cool.

"Well, if we talk about this I hoped you could have an effect on one of your certain mate. I am aware of the information that you and Mister Gajeel Redfox are in a good relationship. If I may be indiscreet." He added quickly.

"If you tell me what are you expect from us, maybe I thought about it. How all this come to your mind, sir…Haven't you known from the start that I was sent after Fullbuster?!" Juvia was shocked and the old man laughed louder.

"No-no. Even me couldn't be this brilliant. For that, I'd have to see into the future" He chuckled. "Such complementary from you, lady, make me think that you overestimate my abilities." Juvia didn't come to words because he continued.

"The time when you were taken here, I got news about you. I came to know the story about an agency, which very familiar in dark cases, claim to you. I used some of my connection, so I get to know every necessary thing. I couldn't let that such an excellent agent like you is taken by dirty hands, neither your mate! Please, consider your answer wisely." She didn't even have to think her opportunities through.

"What is going to happen if I don't accept the offer?" ask the blunette with a little smile.

"Oh, that would be very regrettable…" I knew it. They'd kill me tonight and send my corpse to the Phantom. This old Don Juan even traced their mailing address. The girl knew it well that the profiles of every agency member is kept in the most secret circumstances', so she didn't doubt Makarov's power. He wasn't supposed to know about such things about her. About Gajeel neither. She slowly looked around. Wendy were arranging the vials, Erza looked at her seriously, waiting for her answer. Makarov just studied the ceiling cheerfully.

"All right." She cleared her throat. "I accept the opportunity, but" she lift up her index finger. "I want to talk about it with Gajeel. He has to agree with this too. Otherwise there isn't any deal.

"Perfect! You made a very good decision, young lady" Makarov smiled at her happily, and then he winked. Erza stepped closer to shake her hand.

"Welcome to the team!" Mirajane opened her arms.

"As if it were a choice…" The blunette sighed, but she accepted the peace offering.

"Miss Juvia! I'm glad that I came to know you. Everybody is going to be very happy about the arriving of such talented agent like you." The little Wendy stepped to her bed and Juvia at the very first time in her life started to feel something warm inside her chest. So this is how supposed to feel like family…, she thought. She couldn't help but smile to the little girl.

"By the way, Gray! I have to thank him that he done such a perfect work – hurried Makarov out of the room.

"Thank him?" Juvia frowned.

"A-a, young lady. Don't forget that you are sitting here is thanks to him! That is another question, what was the prize…" He referred to her injured thigh then he stepped out.

"I can't wait to see you walking again! We have so many tasks before the training starts!" Mirajane put her hand on the blunette's shoulder.

"What kind of training?" Juvia asked. She was surprised.

"You'll see!" she smiled at her mysteriously.

"I didn't even call Gajeel! The people are just too determined in this agency…" She sighed and leaned down tiredly. She knew that her life changed forever.

X

It took 2 month to Juvia to be able to train again. During this time she was walking in her ward like room and its corridor. She could use some not-so-straining machines too. Wendy and Mirajane came to see her often, and a blonde haired girl named Lucy, who is also the member of the agency. She rather does the paperwork and administration not the "real secret agent work". The blunette didn't even be surprise about how beautiful Lucy looked like as most of the woman here. The appearance was very important part of an agent's "accessory", but Juvia didn't understand why would be this, a point of view during a paralegal selection. Lucy explained that she originally took part some of the operations – and she helps if it necessary still nowadays – but not really her world this emotionally and physically stressful work. Therefore she rather stays in the back and helping as much as possible. Juvia appreciate this very much about her. Especially her sincerity.

She was surprised because Lisanna became her every-day-visitor. She was Mirajane's sister and she was just a year younger than Juvia. The blunette was very mistrustful about her "wannane best friends" behavior, she couldn't help that, the distrust about everybody is just got under her skin. But the white haired girl didn't give up and slowly Juvia unbent in her company.

Juvia saw some guy walking in the corridors, but nothing interesting. There weren't too many people the place where they were. Actually she had no idea where they are. Since she had got here she tried to find out but the people always avoided answering when she asked about it. She didn't pull it because she understood they don't trust her enough to tell her. The blunette got to know about a certain event which is going to start soon and everybody talked about it, however there weren't too much people around her.

This seven-days-long gathering was taken in every second year and every agent of the agency has to participate in it. During this time they not only exchange experiences but they have to fight against each other. The winner is pretty honored and if the leader (Makarov) wants, the person could move up in the hierarchy. It could mean simply preference, higher office or a more important mission. The most needed was the last one. Juvia didn't really understand why the need of such childish games to adults, but she preferred to be silent. She didn't know anything about social life, she never went to company expect the time she spent with her team-mates. Whom she lost now. She didn't really know what she should do with this situation. She didn't even be certain about she could be loyal to this agency.

Makarov, keeping his words, let her contact to her mate and the blunette was really happy when she finally heard the familiar voice.

"Rainwoman, I told ya this is gonna happen. I don't know why the hell are ya always this damn stubborn" she heard Gajeel's deep voice.

"Good evening to you too, Gajeel, I'm glad that you're fine" smiled cheerfully the blunette and for weeks at the first time, she finally felt true relief.

"And what's with you? If anyone from this fuckin…"

"Everything's alright, you don't have to worry. Hope I don't have to because of you…

"I rather worry about what are these bastards know about us. I ain't like this shit. Absolutely not. If you ask me, yesterday I thought I have to fish you out of a damn river, if you know what I mean" he said darkly.

"Are you saying to me?" she laughed huskily. "But they want us. They want you too.

"Ahh. And haven't you made a deal up? I don't have a mood for this, girl" Juvia heard the sound of crashing metal. She smiled because Gajeel always do this to work off his frustration. He crushes. Most of the times: metal.

"I just said I hadn't got a chance. Or this, or death. Like you wouldn't know…" she rounded her eyes.

"I know, I know. I understand. But trying is never a bad thing. Anyway, I talked with the people. Two weeks later I come to this meeting or what." he sighed.

"Yeah? Jose let you go this easy?"

"Hell no" he laughed sarcastically. "Yesterday Makarov and his people found us and made a fight, I was there too. I knew that you didn't succeed so I went away and waited for your response. But it seems like you were busy" he added with same reproof in his voice.

"Yeah I was pretty busy with the bullet in my thigh!

"I smash that asshole which hurt you" he said angrily.

"Thanks but I rather want to take this glory myself" said the girl then the man laughed.

"Gihi. I wanna see that two weeks later."

"Gajeel. Thank you!"

"I haven't done anything. This is all thanks to you" he answered and the blunette couldn't decide it was a compliment or rather a reproach.

"Just that you're here. That's all" she said quietly, and because of she didn't get an answer she called his name again.

"Yeah, sorry-sorry, I'm here, I've just looking for my hanky. I think I left it next to my masculinity." He finally said than the girl laughed with all of her heart.

"You know I don't give a fuck about anything. Just you don't do stupid things." he said and Juvia smiled. She could always count on Gajeel ever since she can remember. He was like a big protective brother to her. They meant family to each other.

Everything is just would be easier if Gajeel was here, the blunette thought while she was walking on the corridors. There was another building too, but she hasn't found the right door yet. She sank so deep in her thoughts that she didn't notice the guy in front of her who turned in to the corridor that time, so she bump into his hard chest. Since she hasn't learnt to keep her balance perfectly because of her injured leg, she almost fell to the floor but finally she managed to stay in her feet. She was disappointed and this accident was just enough to make her angry in one second.

"Why on earth can't somebody look in front of himself?" she said, but when the blunette saw to who she bumped into, she came out of words. Gray Fullbuster was standing in front of her in his full heartbreaker mode on. He was in a suit again, however, he wasn't wearing a coat now, just a white shirt with a black tie and grey vest suit. His black hair hanged slightly into his dark eyes. The weather outside might be windy because his hair was imperfectly messy in a perfect way. The girl almost forgot about him during the weeks and she thought she forgot this made-by-a-sculptor-perfect face a long time ago. But he was in front of her in his full presence and his cold dark eyes dig into her dark brown ones.

"I could ask from you the same" he answered impertinently, and that remind her the moment when she said the same words to this man in the fancy bar. The girl just rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. It was obvious to her now that the man's behavior in that night was the exact opposite of his real character. The black haired man didn't say a word just put his hands into his pockets and walk round her.

"I accept your apology" she said sarcastically and turned after him.

"So am I your thanks" he still walked along in the corridor and didn't even stop.

"I don't thank you anything!" Juvia close her hands into fits.

"It didn't even come to my mind to apologize" replied Gray.

"Go to hell, Fullbuster!" The blunette shouted after him and she walked angrily back to her room's direction. Like we are in kindergarten.

"I'm trying to" the man didn't turn around, but the blunette could have sworn that a little smirk spread across on his face. That icehole, cursed him the girl.

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The black haired man walked along without hurry to the principal's office, after the girl's steppes died away. This girl is something he thought and he knocked on the door.

To be continued...