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Chapter 5: Lost

Juvia woke up screaming and panting. She had been in this hell for five days now. Zander had come in everyday with Yukkia. Yukkia continued to use her dark magic on Juvia, forcing her to remember the worst times in her life. It was absolutely terrible, remembering those things. Juvia didn't know how much more of this that she could take. Juvia heard the door open. She closed her eyes and was prepared to hear Zander's taunting, but she didn't. Instead, the voice that she heard was kind and sympathetic.

''I'm really sorry that you are being put through this. No one should have to experience so much pain.'' The voice said. Juvia didn't recongize this voice though.

''Who are you?'' she muttered weakly.

''I'm Clay. This is the first time that I've been in here so you probably don't recongize my voice.'' Clay replied. Juvia nodded and opened her eyes. Clay smiled at her.

Clay was incredibly handsome, from what Juvia could make out. Strong jaw line, ebony hair, well toned muscles, gentle smile, and deep emerald eyes. Clay was probably the only one that Juvia could say she wasn't afraid of. Clay's attire consisted of a black tank, sweat pants, and combaat boots. Simple, Juvia thought. She liked simple.

''Why are you here?'' she asked him. Clay digged into his pocket and held out a slice of bread and a bottle of water.

''I came here to give you this. I know that they haven't been giving you enough food or water so I thought that you would appreciate it if I gave you some.'' Clay explained. Juvia nodded.

''Thank you, Juvia does appreciate this. Although, Juvia can't really feed herself, can she?'' Juvia said, tugging at her restrants. Clay chuckled.

''I know. Here, I'll feed you.'' Clay bent down and offered Juvia the water first. Juvia drank quickly, relishing in the sweet relief that she felt when the liquid go down her dry throat. In minutes, the water was gone. Clay chuckled at this. Then he feed her the bread, albeit very slowly. He didn't want her to choke. When Juvia finished the bread, she laid back down on the cold, hard floor.

''Thank you.'' she whispered.

''You're welcome.'' Clay replied. Juvia looked at him.

''Why are you helping Juvia? Won't you get in trouble for doing this?'' she questioned. Clay shrugged.

''Not if they don't find out. And besides, they can't really do anything.''

''But why? Juvia doesn't understand why you would help her like this.'' Clay sighed.

''I felt bad for you. Yukkia's magic is terrible, no one should have to experience that. And I also wanted to help you because I felt that you needed a friend here. I'm not like everyone else here. I don't like seeing people get hurt.''

''Than why are you here? Clay-san seems like a very good person. Why get mixed up with these people?'' Juvia asked. Clay looked at the ground.

''Because I had nowhere else to go. My parents abandoned me when I was very young. All of my life, I had to fight just to survive. I've gone whole days without food or water. I stole all the time and was beaten for it. People don't understand how hard it is for some people. And when I realized that I was a mage, I used my power to hurt people. I wanted them to feel my pain. I wanted them to know how I felt everyday. I wanted them to know what it was like to fight for your life. I've done some terrible things and I regret it everyday of my life. So when Yukkia came up to me and offered me a reprieve from my horrible life, I jumped at the chance. I wanted so hard to be useful to someone. I didn't want to hurt anyone else. But now I realize that I made a mistake. I made a terrible mistake that I can never take back. But I had to do it. I didn't want to be alone anymore. I didn't want to be hurt anymore. And that's what Yukkia promised me. But now I realize that it was just a lie. A terrible, terrible lie that she told so that I would do her's and Zander's bidding.'' Clay sighed and looked at Juvia.

''I'm terribly sorry Juvia. If I didn't do what they wanted me to do, than they would kill me. I had to do it, I'm sorry.'' Clay whispered. Juvia smiled.

''There is no need to apologize to Juvia. Clay-san is not torturing her. Juvia understands that Clay-san only did what he had to. Juvia has done some terrible things herself. But that all changed when she joined Fairy Tail. They gave her a chance to redeem herself. They treated Juvia like family. Fairy Tail is Juvia's home and she loves it there.''

''Do you think that they would let me join?'' Clay mumbled. Juvia smiled.

''Juvia doesn't see why not. You helped her when she needed it. I'm sure that the Master would love to have someone like you be apart of his family. When Juvia gets out of here, she promises to take you with her.'' Juvia said. Clay smiled.

''Thank you Juvia. I will come back later with more food. But until then, just try to hold out, okay?'' Juvia nodded.

''Okay.'' Clay nodded.

''Good.'' He started to walk away but stopped.

''Oh , and Juvia.'' Juvia looked at him.

''Yes?''

''Stay strong. Don't let them take your soul like they took mine.'' Without another word, Clay left. Juvia smiled.

'They will never take Juvia's soul. Clay-san has nothing to worry about.'

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Laxus slowly walked around the town of Magnolia. Juvia has been missing for five days now. The guild has been searching high and low for her and have come up with nothing. Laxus didn't know what to do. He had barely been at the guild since Juvia was taken. He didn't need to see the sympathetic looks that his guildmtes would give him. He didn't need their pity. What he needed was for them to find Juvia. He couldn't stand to think about what she must be going through with that bastard Zander. Laxus swears that he will kill that guy the minute he lays his eyes on him. Nobody was going to hurt Juvia anymore. She had been through way to much to be hurt again. He wasn't going to let that happen.

Laxus stared up at the clouds. He wished that it would rain. He wanted something that would make him think of Juvia. He needed a sign. A sign that she was okay. He needed something. He needed a clue, a hint, anything. Anything that would lead him to Juvia. He couldn't stand this. Juvia could be killed at anytime and he couldn't deal with the anxiety that he felt. He wanted Juvia back. He wanted her next to him. He wanted her to scold him for being too mean. Laxus didn't realize it until now, but he loved her.

Yes, he loved her. He loved everything about her. He loved her long, wavy blue hair. He loved her style of dress. It was a bit conservative, but he didn't care. He loved the way she dressed. He even loved the way that she would nag him. He loved how caring and attentive she was. She always worried about everyone else and never herself. She always put his needs above her own. She was perfect. In every way, shape, and form, she was perfect. And he was so lucky that he had her. Sometimes he felt that he didn't deserve her. She was everything that a guy could want and more and he was, well, he didn't know what he was. All he know was that he wanted Juvia back and he would do anything to get her back. Even if it costed him his life. That was how much she meant to him. Laxus chuckled.

'Look at what she has done to me. Now I'm all soft and shit. Thanks, Juvia.' Laxus thought fondly. He sighed.

'Where are you? I need you here, alright? I need you with me. You're the only one that keeps me sane when I just want to strangle someone. So, come back to me alright? Come back to me in one piece, okay? Because, I feel lost without you. So come back to me. Please.'

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'Where is Clay?' Juvia thought. Clay had promised that he could come back later with some food for her. He was late. She hoped that he wasn't in trouble. He was the only one that was actually nice to her. She didn't want him to get hurt because he was helping her. Juvia heard the door open. She perked up, only to feel disappointment when she saw Yukkia walk through the door. Yukkia smirked at her.

''What's with the face? You got a problem with me?'' Yukkia asked. But Juvia knew better than to respond. Yukkia sneered at her.

''What? Cat got your tongue? Here, let me help you.'' Yukkia kicked Juvia right in the ribs. Juvia cried out as she felt one of them break from the force of the kick. Yukkia smiled.

''I hoped that helped.'' she said. Juvia glared at her.

''Why are you here?'' Juvia asked. Yukkia grinned viciously.

''Zander told me to come down here. He couldn't come down himself because he had some things to take care of. So, here I am. I hope you're happy.'' Juvia scoffed.

''Juvia isn't happy. Juvia never wants to see you.'' Yukkia frowned.

''You really aren't in the position to be bitchy, now are you? I could kill you if I want.'' Yukkia snarled.

''Then why don't you?'' Juvia retorted. Yukkia growled and grabbed Juvia by the hair. She slammed Juvia's head on the floor. Juvia screamed in pain.

''I can't kill you because Zander wants to do that himself. All I have to do is cause you terrible pain. Which is what I'm about to do right now.''

Yukkia's eyes changed color and Juvia started to remember. She started to remember everything. It was aweful. Juvia started screaming. It was too much pain to bear. By the time that Yukkia was finished, Juvia was sweating and panting. Her throat was screaming in pain. Yukkia smirked at her.

''You have a wonderful voice, you know? You could be a singer with that voice.'' she taunted. Then she noticed the blood dripping from Juvia's head. Yukkia smirked and leaned down. She licked the blood from Juvia's face. Juvia squirmed, hoping to get away from her. She didn't like this, not one bit.

''Oh, you don't like it when I do this? Well too bad for you because I love it.'' Yukkia leaned in close to Juvia.

''I'm going to make you wish that you were never born. I'm going to make you scream and shout and beg me to stop. But I won't stop. I will continue and watch you writhe in pain just for the fun of it. I will break you. I will destroy whatever hope you have left. I will devour you soul.'' Yukkia whispered in Juvia's ear. Then, without warning, she bit down hard.

Juvia screamed.

''Shut up!'' Yukkia barked and kicked her. Then her tongue slowly made its way down Juvia's neck. Yukkia smiled. She bit down hard. So hard that blood started to pool out. Yukkia licked it away.

Yukkia continued to do that for a while. She would draw blood and then lick it away. Juvia was disgusted with Yukkia's actions. She felt disgusting herself. Yukkia looked Juvia right in the eye.

''You will never be anything. You are nothing and will always be nothing. No one cares about you. Your friends? They all hate you. They will never come for you. They will leave you here to die because they never liked you. They hate you. No one loves you. You will die alone, with no one to love or care about you. Because you are useless. You are worthless.'' Yukkia whispered. Juvia shook her head.

''You're wrong. Fairy Tail will come for me. Laxus will come for me. They will find me and when they do, they will kill you. Just you wait. Juvia promises you that.'' Juvia whispered fiercely. Yukkia smiled.

''You are a fiesty one, aren't you. But that is going to change. I will break you, just you watch. I will break you. That's a promise.'' Yukkia said and stood up. She started to head towards the door but stopped.

''You know, we do have a lot in common.'' Juvia snorted.

''Juvia has nothing in common with you.'' Juvia spat. Yukkia laughed.

''My parents were killed too. By a bunch of weak robbers. Right in front of my eyes too.'' Yukkia admitted. Juvia's eyes widened.

''If that is true, than why are you working with Zander?'' Juvia asked. Yukkia turned around.

''Zander promised me revenge.'' she stated simply.

''Why revenge?''

''Because revenge is all I have left.'' Yukkia muttered lowly. Than she turned and left, leaving Juvia all by herself again.

Alone in the darkness, Juvia sobbed.

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After spending the whole day trying to find some clues, Laxus finally started the walk back home. During his search, he came up empty handed, as usual. Laxus sighed. He needed something. He needed to find something. It was like Juvia just up and disappeared. He has checked everywhere, but he still couldn't find her. Or anything that would lead him to her. Laxus screamed in frustration.

''Zander! Where have you taken her?! Where is she?! I swear, when I get my hands on you, I'm going to kill you! I'm going to kill you for hurting Juvia! Just you wait!'' Laxus shouted to the heavens. Then an idea came to him.

He walked to a nearby forest and just let loose. He destroyed everything in his path. He needed a release. He needed to get rid of all his anger and hate. And what better way to do that than to destroy a forest. After he was sure that he was calm enough, he continued his walk to his house. As he crested the hill that led to his house, he heard a noise. Laxus frowned.

'Who the hell is here?' he thought. Before he could react, someone in a black cloak appeared in front of him. Surprisingly, the person didn't notice him there.

''Damn. I can't believe that Zander escaped. Now he is going to be coming after me.'' The person mumbled. Laxus' ears perked up.

'This person knows about Zander? He could be my ticket to finding Juvia.' Laxus thought. Then the person looked up and finally saw him. They took of running. Laxus grinned.

'Running away huh? Well, you're not going to get very far.' Laxus thought and quickly began to give chase. It didn't take him very long to catch and incapacitate the intruder. Laxus smiled and headed to the guild.

'Don't worry Juvia. I'm coming for you.'

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