Juvia and Cana reached the end of the tunnel after about a week. Cana pulled herself out of the hole. She had on pants, making it easier for her to climb out. She pulled Juvia out of the hole. The rain pulled hard, soaking them instantly. "We have to get out of this country. Your mother will find you." Cana said. Juvia nodded. "But, first..." She cut her hair, then changed her clothes, throwing her old clothes in the hole. "Let us go." Juvia said.
Cana looked around. "The rain's still falling. We need to get rid of it." She said. Juvia looked down. "I don't know how. But, I can do this." Cana looked at the end of the clouds, but they grew. They spread acrossed the sky, causing rain to fall all over the country. "That shall slow them down." Juvia said, then started walking toward the next country. "Where're we going?" Cana asked.
Juvia looked forward. "We are going to our neighboring country. We are going to the Star Kingdom." Cana smiled. "Oh, yeah. I know the girl ruling that kingdom. She was recently married to the prince of that kingdom. Her name is Lucy, and I'm sure she'll help us." She said. Juvia nodded. "I just hope she will not tell my mother." She said. "She won't." Cana smiled. Juvia followed her.
They reached a farm. Cana bought two horses from the man who owned the farm and the rode into the city. No one looked at them, except a glance every now and them. The rain followed them. Juvia didn't look at anyone. It took a while to reach the castle. Guards stopped them at the gate. "Who are you?" A guard asked. Cana pulled off her hood. "Cana?" The guard pulled his helmet off.
"Gildarts?" Cana asked. "I didn't know you worked for Lucy." Gildarts hugged Cana. "I missed you so much!" He cried. Cana pushed against him, trying to get out of his grip. "Let go, old man!" She yelled. "Cana, where have you been?" Gildarts cried. "Cana? Who's this?" Juvia asked. "Cana? Who is she?" Gildarts asked. He let her down. Cana leaned to Juvia. "What should I say your name is?" She asked. Juvia froze. "I do not know."
"Well, this is my father, Gildarts." Cana said. "Gildarts. This is my friend, Amadare." "Amadare? You mean raindrop?" Gildarts asked. Juvia nodded. "You know, it's great that the rain is here." Gildarts smiled. "It hasn't rained here in weeks. It's always so clear here." "Oh, really?" Juvia asked. "Yeah. It's all clear at night and the stars shine so brightly." Gildarts smiled. "It should stay to see it." "Actually, I need to see Lucy. Can we enter?" Cana asked.
Gildarts thought for a moment. "I don't know. I know Princess Lucy welcomes you any time, but I don't know about your friend. Amadare, were are you from?" He asked. Juvia frowned. "I am from the... coast. I met Cana at the-" Cana covered her mouth. "My father doesn't need to know where I've been." She said. Juvia nodded. "Come on, Dad. I trust her. You can trust her. She needs Lucy's help." Cana begged. Gildarts groaned. He opened the gates.
"Yay!" Cana smiled, then dragged Juvia in. She glanced at the other guard, who looked like a cow. He said nothing, letting them pass. Cana pulled Juvia into the throne room, where a blonde girl, a dirty-blonde, and a man with a giant mustache sat. "Cana!" The girl smiled and stood up. "Hey, Lucy." Lucy ran and hugged Cana. "Cana." The dirty-blonde man stood up. "It's great to see you." He walked over, then looked at Juvia. "Who is this?"
Juvia looked down. "This is Princess Lucy and Prince Loke." Cana introduced. "They'll be getting married soon." She sang. Lucy looked down and blushed. Loke smiled, putting his arm around her. "Next month." He smiled. "Loke, Lucy, this is Amadare. She needed to meet you." Cana said to Lucy. Lucy looked at Juvia, then smiled. "Nice to meet you. Will you be staying for the wedding. There is supposed to be a meteor shower during the ceremony." She said.
Juvia shook her head. "It wouldn't be a good idea." She frowned. Lucy sighed. "All well. What about you, Cana? Are you staying for the wedding?" "I don't think I-" "Cana would love to stay for your wedding." Juvia interrupted. "But, Ju-... Amadare, you need be to stay with you." Cana said. Juvia shook her head. "I want you to celebrate with your friend. It is a special thing to get married and only happens once." She smiled. "Juvia." Cana smiled.
"Yay!" Lucy smiled, hugging Cana. "I'm glad you're coming. I need a maid of honor." Cana nodded. "I'd be happy to." "Come on! We need to get you a dress." Lucy said, dragging Cana away. Cana grabbed Juvia's hand, pulling her with them. Loke laughed as his fiancé pulled her friends down the hall. "Slow down!" Cana yelled, making Loke laugh harder. "She's been excited to see Cana ever sense she left the country." He said to the Celestial King.
Lucy pulled them into a room, then closed the door. "Okay, what did you want to talk about?" She asked, suddenly serious. "How'd you know we needed to talk?" Juvia asked. "I could see it written all over your face." Lucy said. "So, before we talk about my marriage, what do you need to talk about?" She asked. Juvia and Cana sat on her bed. "This must be serious." Lucy sighed, sitting across from them.
"My name is not Amadare. I am Princess Juvia of the Rain Kingdom." Juvia said. "Oh, yes." Lucy smiled. "Natsu told me a little about you. He was supposed to marry you a week ago. They said you disappeared." "You know Natsu?" Juvia asked. "Yeah. Natsu's my best friend." Lucy said. "I ran away." Juvia sighed. "Natsu is in love with Lisanna. He shall be with her." Lucy nodded. "No one should be forced to marry."
"I need help. The rain follows me everywhere, so I need to get as far away as possible." Juvia frowned. "I was hoping you could help us." "Hm, I have an idea." Lucy said. "I would like you to be at my wedding, so I want to help you learn to... turn off the rain." "How?" Juvia asked. "I'm not sure." Lucy thought for a moment. "However, I'd like to help. I know someone who may be able to help. He has ice magic." She said. "He lives on the country side."
Juvia thought for a moment. "I hope he'll be able to help you, but if he's not, you'll still be hidden." Lucy said. "His name?" Cana asked. "Gray. His name is Gray Fullbuster." Lucy said. "I'll arrange transport to take you there." "Cana, are you coming with me?" Juvia asked. "I would, but I'm going to hide here." Cana said. "Raina may come here, looking for you. I'll work for Lucy for a while. So if she comes, she can't use me." Juvia nodded.
"That is a great idea." She said. "But, please. Visit me." Juvia stood up. "Thank you, Princess Lucy, for helping me." "Please, call me Lucy. We're friends now." Lucy said, smiling. Juvia nodded. Lucy lead them to the door, then back to the throne room. "Celestial King, I was wondering if I could use a carriage to take Amadare to the country side." She asked the man with the giant mustache. "Hm, I do not see why not." He said.
Juvia bowed to him. "Thank you." She said. The king nodded. "Amadare, this is the Celestial King. He's Loke's father." Lucy introduced. "Shall I show you to your chambers for the night?" Cana nodded. "That'd be great." She yawned. "I haven't slept in a bed for over a week." "I am sorry." Juvia said. "No need to apologize. I could've stayed behind, but I followed you because I wanted to." Cana smiled. "I knew it'd take a while."
Lucy smiled as a maid came in. "Princess, it's dinner time. Big brother, Celestial King, what would you like?" The maid asked. "Hello, Virgo. Whatever you would like to make is fine." Lucy smiled. Virgo nodded and bowed. "Very fell. Should I make enough for these two girls?" She asked. "Indeed." The Celestial King said. "They will be staying over." "We will leave tomorrow." Juvia said. "I'll prepare breakfast for you, then you can leave." Virgo bowed and left.
Juvia walked up to the girls. "Princess Lucy-" "Just Lucy." Lucy interrupted. "Uh, Lucy... could someone show me to my chamber?" Juvia asked. Lucy nodded. "Who is not working?" She asked the king. "Uh, Aries!" Loke called. A woman entered the room. "I'm sorry!" She exclaimed. "Aries, would you please show Amadare to her room?" Lucy asked. Aries bowed. "Of course." Aries gestured to Juvia to follow her. "Thank you." She said.
Juvia followed Aries to a room at the end of the hall. Aries bowed and left Juvia alone. Juvia looked out the window, where the rain was pouring down hard. "Control the rain? Will someone be able to teach me to control it?" Juvia sighed and laid on her bed. "I wish they could. Many have tried, but no one has." She closed her eyes. "But... he will be able to hide me." I just hope he will hide me. What was his name? Gray? Gray Fullbuster. Juvia felt herself drift to sleep.