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Lucy: Last time

Happy: Natsu and I stopped the Jupiter canon but ran into another huge problem: the Phantom Lord's secret weapon, the giant. Natsu, Gray, and Elfman are now stuck inside, trying to find a way to turn it off.

Natsu: no way it's that easy, however.

Gray: you scared, pyro.

Natsu: as if

Lucy woke up from the sleep spell to find she was in her room, tucked away in her bed. "I'm home?" Lucy asked, sitting up, "I thought we were in some huge battle?" Lucy asked as she looked around; she heard birds chirping. "Maybe it was all a dream?" Lucy whispered.

"Yep, it was all a dream." a voice called out. Lucy turned, and much to her horror, she had found Natsu shirtless in her room doing push-ups, Taurus behind him, fawning over her Cana drinking and Macao, asking for food, and Moka complaining about the moon.

"get out of my room!" Lucy shouted. Gray appeared beside her and whispered something, getting a confused look from Lucy. As her bed started to move, she looked under it to see it was Juvia. Lucy let out a bloodcurdling scream as the vision faded.

"Lucy," a voice called, "it's just a dream," it said again. As Lucy opened her eyes, she saw a large figure standing over her, "you need to wake up."

"Ahhhhhhhhh," Lucy said, kicking the person who was revealed to be Reedus, "get out of my room, you pervert," she said as she looked around. "Wait, this isn't my room," Lucy asked as she noticed she was in a warehouse.

Gray vs. Juvia: Flowers bloom in the rain

[##Guren no Ikari Ost##]

In Phantoms Giant, Elfman's transformation towered over Mister Sol, "he did," the man spoke as he stepped back.

"A full-body takeover," Mira said in shock, "beast Sol."

"Non-Non," Mister Sol said as he began sweating bullets, "this is a big misunderstanding," Mister Sol said as Elfman walked towards him. "I simply wanted to help, Mon Amie," he said, backing up, "I thought that putting you through that trail would ease your pain, excuse Mon faux pass," Mister Sol said, bowing, "You truly are the creme de la creme of manly men."

Elfman looked at Sol confusedly as the man started to sweat even faster. "Well, I'll just be going," Mister Sol said as he began to leave, only for Elfman to punch him back "damn you stupid monster {Platre Sonata}" A plastic fist hit Elfman, who didn't even flinch as Sol landed on the ground he smiled "you shouldn't have let your guard down" he froze when Elfman appeared behind him he turned back for a quick second only for Elfman to slap him with his fist over and over again.

"That's enough," Mira called as Elfman stopped. Mister Sol's body was about to pass out before Elfman woke him up.

"No, please knock me out," he pleaded as Elfman started to punch him again.

"Elfman," Mira called as Elfman looked back to his sister's voice, letting Mister Sol slip into unconsciousness; he ran outside where Mira was still in the giant's grasp. "I just want to talk," Mira said in Fear as Elfman approached where she was. "Please don't tell me you lost control again." Before she could speak again, she found herself in her brother's arms as he separated the giant's fingers.

"Mira, I'm sorry," Elfman said, his eyes now showing as he pulled her up, "I said I'd never try a full-body takeover," he explained as he looked her in the eyes. "Not after what happened to Lisanna, but this was the only way to protect you," Elfman told her.

"I know," Mira said as Elfman transformed back to normal. "No one blames you for what happened," Mira told him.

"but I killed my little sister," Elfman said. "I failed."

"But you still have your big sister," Mira said, hugging him, "and she still loves you."

Elfman started crying as Mira laughed. "What's with all the Crying," Mira asked as she laughed.

"I can't help it," Elfman sobbed as Mira looked away. Elfman stopped, "what's wrong," Elfman asked.

"the giant," Mira said. "It's not drawing the spell as fast anymore," Mira said as she stroked her chin. "The abyss break is the forbidden spell of the four elements," Mira said, "and those are Earth, Fire, Water, and" Mira let a gasp as she turned back to her brother. "The element four, how many are left," she asked as Elfman started to count in his head.

"I guess two," Elfman told her, "why."

"I think I figured it out," Mira said. "The Giant and the abyss break are powered by element four," Mira said with glee, "and if we stop the remaining two, then we should stop the giant and the spell."

"Really," Elfman asked, "then we need to hurry; Natsu and Gray might run into them."

[##Invoke Magic Ost##]

"yeah," Mira said as the pair ran off below them. Cana smiled as she saw Elfman had his sister safe; sighing in relief, she returned to the battle. 'This isn't going well for us,' she thought, 'just hurry up.' as she turned around to continue fighting.

"Hey, where's Loke," Lakie asked.

"he went to check the hideout," Alzack told her, "he said he had a bad feeling."

"what do you mean," Wakaba asked.

"well, if the abyss break is cast, they'll be in danger too," Alzack explained, "and his hunches are normally right."

Natsu and Happy ran through the giant. Natsu had a severe look in his eyes. "Natsu," Happy asked as he flew next to his friend, "do you think we can stop Master Jose," he asked, causing Nasu to stop.

"what do you mean? Of course, we can," Natsu told him, "since Mavis isn't back, we have no choice."

"I know, but he may be as powerful as Master Makarov," Happy said. "Why haven't we called him."

"We did. He didn't answer. We're on our own, Happy," Natsu told him, "besides, we have this," Natsu told him as Happy smiled, and the two continued.

'I don't know why, but Natsu always has this aura of bringing hope in dire situations, ' Happy thought to himself as the pair entered a large room; a gust of when pushed the two back, Natsu managed to jump out of the way and landed on the ground.

"How sad," a voice called out; a tornado appeared, and Aria appeared from it. " I will make your wings of Fire wither and fall, and that will remain is a dragon's corpse," he looked up with tears streaming down his face, his eyes banged up.

"lookout, he's one the element four," Happy told Natsu, who growled at the man.

"I am Aria," the man said, "and I am the strongest of the element four," as he got into a fighting stance. "I've come hoping to face the legendary Salamander of Magnolia."

"Let me guess, you're a wind wizard," Natsu asked. "I've dealt with your kind before," Natsu told him as he got into his fighting stance.

"be careful," Happy warned, "he's probably a lot stronger than Erigor."

Outside, clouds began to gather, and rain started to appear. Gray had to climb up to the top to find it was raining. Behind him, a figure had occurred; it was Juvia's "drip drop," she said as she walked towards Gray catching his attention. "Juvia is the rain woman of element four."

Gray had climbed to the outside and faced her. "So you're one of them, too," he asked.

"Juvia must say," Juvia told him coldly, "she is impressed that you and your friends could defeat two elements. However, you shouldn't underestimate the remaining two."

"Listen, lady," Gray spat at her, "if you wanted a fight, you got one, but I'm not going to go easy on you because you're a chick." Gray and Juvia then stared each other down.

Before long, a blush grew on Juvia's face, and she turned away. "Oh well, I give up goodbye," she said as she walked away.

"Hey, what? Come back and fight me!" Gray shouted, "At least tell me how to stop the giant."

Juvia's heart was racing at the moment. "What's wrong with Juvia," she wondered to herself. She turned to catch a glance at Gray. "Juvia feels the strong urge to make him hers {water lock}." A ball of water caught Gray, causing him to wench in pain due to his injury from Galuna Island. "Oh no, he's hurt. What should Juvia do? Maybe she should release him." Before she could move, the water froze. Gray bursts out. Juvia smiled. "he must be an Ice wizard," Juvia thought to herself. "I've never seen it before. It's beautiful." An image of her and Gray appeared in her head: 'he's Ice, and Juvia is water. We must be bound by fate, " she thought to herself.

As Gray struggled to stand, oblivious to Juvia's actions, "You nearly got me with that sneak attack. You're playing dirty, " he said, causing Juvia to blush. Gray then started to strip, making her blush even more.

"why is he taking off his clothes?" she wondered. "We only just met, and we're going that far," she thought as hearts filled her eyes.

"I don't want to fight a girl," Gray told her, still having no idea what was going on in the girl's head, "but I will if I have to. "{Ice make: Lance}" Gray shot four spears of Ice at Juvi, who didn't move. The attack hit her, going through her.

Gray looked in shock at what he saw as Juvia giggled. "Juvia's body is made entirely out of water," Juvia told him. "Surprised," she said with a sly smile ' I mustn't forget. My love is also my enemy,' Juvia said to herself. 'We are on the opposite side of this war,' she said. "Farewell, my prince {water: Slicer}" for water blades flew at Gray, who jumped out of the way. The blades then destroyed part of the guild hall. Gray looked back in shock. "When given the proper force, water is strong enough to cut through steel," Juvia told Gray, "underestimate its powers. You're in for a world of hurt."

"{Ice make: battle ax}" Gray attempted to hit Juvia, gaining only for his weapon to go through her. He backed up in terror.

"You can't win," Juvia told Gray." However, if you turn over Lucy Heartfilia, Juvia will ask her master to cease his attack on your town."

"Don't give me that shit?" Gray told her, shocking the rain women, "You and I both know we're past the point of no return," Gray said as he cracked his knuckles. "Besides, "I'd rather live my life than let you take her."

Juvia, unfortunately, took this the wrong way as she started to panic as her feelings for Gray exploded. 'he'd rather give his life, his life. Lucy's my rival, Lucy's my rival. he loves her, Juvia screamed in her head, "How could fate be so cruel!" Juvia cried, "It hurts, oh it hurts."

"You okay," Gray asked.

"she's not worthy of my prince," Juvia said, forgoing all logic. "Lucy Heartfilia cannot be allowed to live."

Gray was dumbfounded at the sight in front of him; he had no idea what was going on, and a part of him was worried about his safety. Before the thought could continue, Juvia shot a water blast at him. He jumped out of the way again, but part hit him. "That burns," Gray asked, "what's your problem with Lucy? "Gray dodged another blast. "So fast; I don't think my maker magic can keep up." Gray slid and nearly fell off as Juvia approached him.

"ever since I was born, I have been followed by the rain," Juvia explained. "It gives me power and makes me invincible," Juvia told Gray as he started to back up. "Prepare to be scolded by my jealous rage," Juvia shouted as she shot more scalding water at Gray, who jumped back in surprise.

"What are you jealous of, " Gray asked. "{Ice make: shield}" Gray made a child just in time as the water hit him, and it started to melt. A large column of smoke followed as Gray disappeared into the hallway.

"he used the smoke as a smokescreen to hide his escape," Juvia said, impressed, "so he's not only handsome but also smart." Juvia then blushed as her eyes started to listen. "yep, this confirms it for Juvia. She has fallen in love."

Gray ran as fast as he could. "I don't have time to mess with this crazy chick," Gray muttered, "I have to stop the giant," he said, but before long, a large column of water shot through a window and hit him 'so hot, it's burning my skin' Gray was brought back up to the roof where Juvia was standing.

"It's all over now," she shouted, firing another blast. Gray turned around and leaped into the water, "he jumped into the scalding water," Juvia said, shocked.

"time for you to freeze," Gray shouted as he began to freeze Juvia's water until she was trapped in Ice.

"I should be angry he froze my water," Juvia began, "but" Gray looked down and noticed what he had grabbed and started blushing 'will I be stuck like this forever' Juvia thought to herself before she could continue. Gray stepped back, saying sorry 'even though I'm his enemy, he realized he's such a nice guy."

"let's start over, okay," Gray said as Juvia stood up.

"That's not necessary," Juvia told him. " Juvia doesn't want to fight you, so there's no point," she admitted.

"Is this your weird way of saying you can't beat me," Gray asked, confused.

"You know," Juvia said to him, not looking in the eye, "Juvia is much stronger than this, Lucy," Juvia told him, "I can protect you."

"protect me," Gray asked, "from what."

"oh, you know anything," Juvia said nervously, "Cause I think." Juvia struggled to get the words out as the rain increased, causing Gray to tag his guys and groan in annoyance.

"Is it me, or is this rain getting worse?" Gray asked as the rain started to increase. "It's a little gloomy, don't think," Gray asked.

Juvia froze at this. "I thought he was different," she said as she fell to her knees, "but he is just like all the rest." Soon, water burst from her. "I won't let my feelings for you sway me any longer," Juvia shouted as she shouted at him with another blast of water.

"what's with her," Gray asked. This whole fight had been a rollercoaster ride; all he did was say the rain was a little gloomy. "I'll have to freeze it again," Gray tried as the Ice melted upon contact "damn it, this water is hotter than before," Gray said as the water forced him back.

"I'm through with Love," Juvia shouted, "and I'm through with you," as childhood memories flooded her mind.

Flashback

[##org. Juvia theme ost##]

"I don't think Juvia should go on our field trip," a group of kids said. It was raining outside because Juvia was in the area, and the kids talked about her. "Yeah, the rain follows her wherever she goes."

'This is true, Juvia is a rain woman,' a younger Juvia was seen stitching together a Teru-Teru bōzu (a doll used by children to pray away the rain and wish for sunny weather). She smiled as she finished it.

The next day. People were walking by as Juvia was with them. "What's with all the gloomy weather," someone asked as Juvia dropped her doll. Someone stepped on it. "What's this dumb-looking doll thing?

"Juvia is then seen with multiple teru-teru bōzu dolls as he cries later an order. Juvia is seen walking by people complaining about how gloomy the weather is and how they want to have fun.

"can't you do anything about the rain," Bora asked as he stared at Juvia. "We can't do anything fun, like fishing or camping?"

" Juvia is sorry," Juvia said as she let a cry come out.

"Well, I can't handle all this gloom," Bora said as he walked away, "I think we should see other people," Bora said as he walked away from the crying girl.

End Flashback

"I've lived my entire life as a gloomy rain woman," Juvia told Gray," but Phantom Lord looked past that. They welcomed me with open arms. I'm a member of element four and a proud wizard of Phantom Lord."

"How can you be proud of this!" Gray shouted at the woman, "You and your guild are going down," as he Frozen her water. Juvia jumped out of the way as the water missed her. Soon, the rain froze, shocking Juvia.

"he even turned the rain to ice; he's amazing," Juvia said as he fell.

"{Ice make: Geyser}" A large pile of Ice surrounded Juvia as she screamed in pain before it froze her; the Icebreaking Juvia began to fall.

"I guess this it' Juvia thought to herself. "I'm going to hit the ground and go splat." Juvia closed her eyes as she imaged a raindrop hitting the ground 'Juvia guessed it was a fitting end for a rain woman that no one wanted," Juvia said as Gray slid down the side. "goodbye, gloomy Juvia." Juvia felt something grab her. She looked up to see Gray had caught her just in time.

"hold on, Juvia, " Gray told her as he tried to pull her up. "I promise I won't let you fall," Gray told her as he stood up and pulled her back to the roof.

"Why'd you save," Juvia asked weakly as she lay on the ground.

"Just cause," Gray responded, "now get some rest," Gray told her as he looked away, "you starting to cool down."

"Juvia," Juvia was interrupted when she felt something hit her face; she opened her eyes to notice the clouds were going away; she looked at the sun and the blue sky as tears began to fill her eyes.

"Hey, look, the sun's coming out," Gray said as he smiled.

"the blue shy," Juvia said in pure amazement. "Juvia's never seen it before."

"Really?" Gray asked, "well, there ya go," he said as the two looked at the sky. "It's beautiful, don't you think," Gray said, which Juvia nodded, "so you want to go at."

Not understanding what he meant, Juvia passed out from happiness with a weird grin, causing Gray to panic. "You okay, Juvia? Answer me."

Back on the ground, Wakaba looked at the giant trying to cast the abyss break. "Man," he groaned, "we've been out here forever."

"Hey guys, don't the giant seem sluggish right now," Lakie said, getting a moan from the other men.

"What?"

"she's saying that the giant is being slow," Macao told his friend, "Christ Lakie, think before you speak."

"It made perfect sense to me; you guys are just dense," Lakie shouted, puffing her cheeks.

"Nasu and the others are doing everything they can to stop that thing," Cana said, getting between the two, "so we need to make sure these things don't get in their way."

"Gray," Elfman and Mira called as they ran up to Ice Wizard, still checking on Juvia. "You beat another Member of the element four," Mira asked.

"Yeah," Gray answered, confused about how Mira got here.

"what's with the creepy grin," Elfman asked as he looked at Juvia's smile and stepped back.

"she's probably having a good dream," Gray told him.

"then there's only one left," Mira said. "If we can beat them, then I think we can stop the abyss break," Mira told Gray. "It's the energy of the Element four that's powering the spell and the giant."

"Oh, so Mira cast a sleep spell on me," Lucy asked; she was still at the warehouse with Reedus, who was painting a picture of her.

"wee," Reedus answered, "then I was told to bring you here," he explained.

"I guess they didn't want me fighting," Lucy said. "I know I can't do much without my keys, but I'm not helpless."

"That's not true," Reedus told the girl. "Mira was simply trying to put you out of harm's way," Reedus said as he finished the picture of her.

"that's not fair," Lucy said, standing up. " I can't just sit here while my friends are fighting. I have to go back."

"I can't allow that," Reedus told her. "Mira gave me strict orders to keep you safe." Before he could finish, banging could be heard at the door; the pair turned to see dents forming at the gates. "Lucy, you need to get back," Reedus said as he prepped his magic.

[##fist of Flame##]

Natsu and Aria stood at a stalemate, neither side able to land a hit on the other. "I must say I'm impressed," Aria said. "You live up to the rumors surrounding you," Aria told him.

"oh yeah," Natsu said, smirking, "and I'm just getting started." Natsu then tried to attack Aria but was stopped by an invisible barrier.

"let's see who you face off against my airspace magic," Aria boasted Natu, then stood his mouth filled with fire and let out his {Fire dragons roar}. Arai dodged and came up on the other side.

"Man, this is getting worse," Happy said, "this guy is tougher than he looks."

"You seem distracted, Salamander," Aria said, "you should focus here and now."

Natsu stood up and shot daggers at him. "You're going down," Natsu said as he stood up, letting his magic power slip out. "You've got me all fired up."

To be continued

Hey, guys, that's it for this chapter; a quick like and review is always appreciated; well, hopefully, the next chapter will be up tomorrow, too. No promises, anyway. I hope you guys enjoyed this one later.

Happy: All right, we beat this Aria guy, and we stopped the spell

Mira: but we can't forget about Master Jose and Gajeel

Natsu: don't worry; we can take these clowns any day.

Next time: A blaze that burns evil hearts.

Mira: It looks like someone is all Fired up.

Natsu: you bet, Mira.

Happy: try not to burn anything too much, buddy

Natsu: dude, really