Chapter 3:

((Juvia's nightmares))

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A week have passed since Gray left and Juvia feels the same disturbing emotions and fear engulfing her.

She tried to contact Gray's Lacrima repeatedly to no avail.

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Mira told her that he had not send them anything new yet. It was as if he wanted to hide from everyone.

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Juvia was forced to take simple missions with Lisanna and Cana sometimes,

when they found her being distant and preoccupied with her thoughts they asked her what makes her worry ?

she told them of her anxiety about Gray behavior, but they reassured her that he would return in the end and that he loved her, and everyone knew that.

Cana raised her spirits once , saying: "These missions are difficult, and their reward is often huge.

How do you know, Gray might have taken this task and later he will surprise you with an expensive engagement ring." She winked at her, smiling.

Juvia replied shyly: "Engagement! Do you really think that Gray-sama thinks of Juvia to this extent?"

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Cana laughed: "Juvia, you and Gray are both thinking about settling down as a couple in the end...

and I don't think there is anyone who suits Gray more than you."

Juvia thanked her happily and put the worry out of her mind and decided that it was better to focus on positive, beautiful thoughts...

and as if she was preparing psychologically and physically for Gray proposal (hopefully) ...

her smile increased in intensity as she shouted with enthusiasm...

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The longest two weeks had passed for him with great heaviness.

...It was never Gray's best time.

He tried to completely shake the thoughts from his mind to not succumb to his misery,

even though Juvia's image did not leave his mind all the time.

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Yesterday, the sorcerer told him that he must come, and now he is on his way before returning to the guild from his mission.

When he sat in that semi-dark room

The sorcerer asked him to be sure:

"Are you completely sure what you want to get into?"

Gray responded to the wizard with a deadpan: "Yes."

The man sighed, looking at him: "I want to remind you that this spell is irreversible.

The moment it is activated, you will never be able to undo it, no matter what you do.

There is no other spell that can break it or reverse its effect.

It is an eternal spell that lasts as long as you a life.

It will only break with the death of its limbs. Are you aware of all that?"

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Gray looked into his eyes and asked, ignoring to answer: "Are you sure it works? Has it worked before?"

The sorcerer took offense at the insult: "I am the only one who mastered it in the Fiore...

and over the past 100 years I have succeeded in activating it for many people for various reasons and it has been very effective for at least six of them."

Gray nodded: "That's enough for me. When will it be activated?"

The wizard's features were puzzled: "I want to emphasize that it is a blackcurse type... a curse from which there is no return...

You are entering a dangerous circle and its results are not as benign as those you experienced...

The people who requested it previously were often requesting it for their enemies, but you are clearly not so are you willing to ..." "

Gray interrupted him impatiently: "I'm sure... can we hurry to activate it, please?"

The warlock sighed: "Oh, you have to wait, it's not that quick and easy..."

He handle him two bottles containing a different colored solution:

"This blue potion is for you, the other red one must be drunk by the girl Juvia."

Gray's features were rigid as he imagined her...and thought about how to convince her to drink that...

"After you both drink the potion,at least 48 hours must pass for it to spread throughout your bodies completely.

This is what will help in the success of the spell..."

He continued his explanation, emphasizing:

"If the dose does not take over every cell in your bodies, its effectiveness will not last forever and may disappear after years...

so make sure that you drink both doses in full and that sufficient time passes before it becomes effective..."

Gray frowned: "But you said it is eternal and nothing can nullify it, and now? Do you mean it might wear off?!"

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The sorcerer explained: "If you follow my instructions exactly, the spell will activate with complete success, 100%.

However, if you violate some of its instructions, its success may be less than that percentage...

But the spell will activate in both cases, even though violating its conditions will transform it from eternal to limited in time... a few years mostly."

Gray nodded in understanding: "Okay...what should I do next?"

The sorcerer continued: "Activating the spell requires things that differ depending on the relationship of the two people involved...

since, as I understand, you are lovers."

Gray lowered his gaze with a frown, unable to deny it.

"As I thought... after the period I mentioned, the two doses will take effect by uniting you completely together and with pure feelings at their peaks

(pure happiness, then pure mesery) If both things are completed perfectly..."

Gray interrupted him in confusion: "hold on .. clarify the matter more. What do you mean by that?!"

The sorcerer sighed, then leaned forward, looking intently at Gray

: "When I did this potion on two lovers, I failed repeatedly... But the only time the spell worked was in this way...

Two days after drinking the two potions, that young man went and confessed his love to her, and then they united...

And by that, I mean "They united physically and emotionally."

Gray stood in shock: "What?! You mean it's not enough for me to just tell her my feelings...

Do we have to...! You mean I must...?" His breathing became more tense, and he was shocked.

The sorcerer continued seriously: "Yes... you must be physically united, meaning you must make love in order to achieve the purest happiness possible."

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His feet became heavy, and he sat collapsing .

He did not imagine that this was necessary. Confessing his love and then denying their love after that was a difficult thing for him.

So, what if he raise her hope and takes the most precious thing she has, then turns his back and walks away from her...!

It won't hurt her; it will just tear her apart.

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He muttered anxiously: "But that is impossible. It is something I should not even think of . Is there another way ?

more sane way ! Maybe telling her my feelings and kissing her is enough... I mean, it is crazy that..." He exhaled nervously.

The man sighed, understanding the struggle that Gray was going through

: "I told you that it would not be easy... Simply this is what made the spell work before.

I am telling you precisely what will confirm the activation of the spell, and that is what it takes.

Pure happiness lies in the union of those who love each other in spirit and body, because it is not possible to pretend...it either exists or not exist.

The man waved his hand and continued:

"Because on the other hand, the two potions will blend with your complete union and forms a genetic seal within your bodies.

This seal is what makes the spell valid forever after it is broken."

"broken ? You mean I have to break her heart and make her miserable for the spell to work," Gray whispered gulping his throat.

The man nodded: "Yes, and that includes you as well. The feelings you will share will also break you.

The moment you feel the saddest feeling ( purest mesery ), the seal will light up and radiate your bodies for a while.

Then you will feel an opposing magnetic force that will push you away from each other.

But if you resist it and hold on to each other, you will feel a stinging heat.

And if your proximity lasts more than two minutes, it will be dangerous to the point of death."

Gray blinked and felt his heart breaking

:"How close can I get to her after activating the spell?"

The man answred immideatly : "5 feet at most. Do not approach her less than a meter and a half."

He was sinking in his thoughts,as the man continued explaining the rest of the details to ensure that Gray understood all the instructions.

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On his way back to the guild Gray was lost in thought . He felt extremely exhausted as he thought about what he was doing and how to do it all.

How will he be able to carry out these reckless instructions?

making her drink the potion .. 2 days to avoid her .. then confenss his feelings and .. and !

Holy crap he shouted frustrated :" NO WAY "

He became tired of the matter, so he changed the path he is taking and decided to return to his home because his mind was confused

and he had no desire to confront anyone at this moment, and especially he did not want to confront her.

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She woke up from her sleep, panting and sweat pouring down her neck.

Her hands clenched shakily around the light covers of the bed.

Slowly, her breathing begen to calm down as she realized that this was a nightmare... again.

She closed her widened eyes and begen to sob tiredly. She was seeing these nightmares for days in a row .

She was unable to sleep well during that period, and this exhausted her .

She whispered, calming her beating heart:

"It's okay, Juvia. .. Everything will be fine."

little she know what is hidden for her .

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The next day in the guild hall.

"Levy-san... are you free now? Juvia needs a help from you." With exhausted hesitation, Juvia asked...

Levy felt the anxiety that warrped herself and the rest of the girls was growing in,

just two days ago, she, Mira, Lisanna, and Cana discussed Juvia's change in behavior and her withdrawal during the current period.

She quickly stood up and said:

"Of course, Juvia. How can I help you?"

With a weak, thoughtful smile, Juvia said:

"Maybe going to the library would be a good start."

Levy took her hand waving to Gajeel who was bringing their drinks , and they quickly went to the guild library.

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After nearly 5 hours of searching and searching through the library's books and folders,

the two girls did not come up with a convincing explanation explaining the reasons for the nightmares that Juvia has been suffering from for the last week.

She desperately placed her forehead on the table that was filled with books and sighed exaggeratedly

J: "Levy-san, these nightmares cannot be just random dreams. Juvia thinks there is a message behind them. There must be a convincing answer!"

Levy was determined: "Don't worry, Juve , we have a lot of books to look through.

I never gave up and I always come up with a solution."

Juvia raised her head slightly with pouted lips:

"I know, that's exactly why I came to you."

the doors suddenly opened and Lucy showed up looking arround ..

when she find Juvia :' Oh Juvia , you are here ? .. I was searching for you for 1 hour now ."

she stand :" hai Lucy-san , what do you need Juvia for ?"

smiling she answerd :" Gray arrived and was asking about you .. just now Gajeel mention you left with Levy .. so I figured you might be here .. "

She shouted in surprise putting her both hand on her cheeks :

" Oh I totally forgot that he will arrive today .. "

then she looked apologizing to her tiny friend and Levy laughed :" No worry Juv .. You go meet Gray , I will search till I find somthing".

gratitude showed on Juvia face :" really Levy-san?! .. I don't want to bother u "

Levy was pushing her toward the door already :" yes yes now GO "

she thank her so much and headed to Lucy side smiling with excintment ..

Finally she will see him after 2 weeks a part , and the fact he was looking for her made her relaxed and relieved after hard week.

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to be continue ...

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Now .. what do you think thier re-union will be like ?

do not hestaite to leave your conmment .

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Regards