Okay, let me explain myself for that very long update : I wrote this chapter right after the first was published but despite my attempt to correct every grammar/spelling faults, I'm still not sure if it's correct and I didn't find a beta. But I can tell you that chapter 3 is already ready but I'll post it once chapter 4 will be over ! Thanks for reading my story and to review it, you can't even imagine how happy I am to receive a review or just to know that people like and read my story ! Enjoy this new chapter guys !
Juvia and Laxus had been talking during hours about the revenge he had for the stripper. First she was kinda scared about what he was going to tell her, but it wasn't that bad. He wanted her to enter his group. At first she didn't understand why it was going to piss Gray off but he explained that he saw the shocked face of the ice mage when she ignored him and if she does it everytime she sees him, he'll start to feel guilty and go to her. Juvia underlined that it was a very strange plan but Laxus assure her that he know damn well how the ice mage was pissed to know that she was in the B team with him and Gadjeel.
"Why Gray-sama… I mean, Gray, was mad to see Juvia on the B team? " Juvia was confused. Why Grey will ever be upset to see her on a team ? He didn't like the idea of her being in a team?
"Think of it Rain girl. He thought that you would be cheering him from afar with the rest of the guild and didn't support the fact that you're stronger than him. He treats you like a dog because you have acted like if my plan goes well, he'll be the one chasing after you and I hope Juvia that you'll reject him the way he had rejected you all those years." Laxus was still mad, he was hoping that one day he will have a chance to make Grey regret to be such a jerk.
He was really hard on his words, but it seems the only way to make Juvia understand how Grey had acted towards her throughout all these years. She was looking at him without any emotions, just like Phantom Lord. Reject Grey? He was asking her to reject her beloved Grey? The one which had shown her the sun for the first time? The one that made the rain go away? He was asking to much from her. She bites her lip, clenching her fists.
" Juvia… Juvia can't do that… He was the one making the rain go away. He showed to Juvia the sun for the first time. Gray-sama is right, nobody can like a women that talk in third person who bring the rain everytime she is upset. The rain is gloomy, it's so depressing…"Juvia was crying again. Her heart still hurts, she didn't even knew that a human can feel that much pain. It was like the rain will be there for a moment because she wasn't able to clear her mind for now. She lies down in her bed, showing her back to Laxus who remain silent. She seems to have a lot of self issues and that shitty ice cube had make the things worst over the years. He sighed and steps up.
" Listen up Juvia, tomorrow I have a job with the rest of my team. You better show yourself at the train station early in the morning. I'll wait for you until 9. Grab enough clothes and jewels for a month which is the time of our job."He started to walk away, grabbing his jacket and went out of the blue room and hurried out Fair Hills before a woman screamed at him.
He returned to the guild and joins Freed and Bixcrow to discuss preparations for their job. Seriously, he didn't even understand how Juvia can love that guy. Just because he had shown her the sun during the war between Phantom and Fairy Tail? During the Magic games, she said that it was love at first sight for her and that it's destiny that brought the two to meet. Laxus never showed any interest in that girl, and he even despises her at first because she was from Phantom Lord. For him, she was a threat. But during the Magic games, he took the time to befriend her and when she wasn't with her beloved Gray-sama, she was very funny, she was so intelligent, powerful, not to mention that she was a natural beauty. She was so much more than what she shows when she's around that ice prick. They became friends, they were close. Juvia even said that she hopes to have the opportunity to fight side by side to him because their powers were complementary and they'll beat their enemies. He enjoys their discussions and unfortunately they didn't have the time to do a job together. He really enjoyed being on that Fairy Tail B team. It was like Natsu Team versus their team. And as being a teammate of her, he didn't appreciate how Gray treated her but never wanted to be involved, he lets that part to Gadjeel. It will be strange for him to defend Juvia when everybody thinks that they don't talk to each other.
He sighed as he walks toward the bar to take a few drinks. After the Fairy Tail war he started, he understood how important it was to care about others feelings. So back at Tenrou island, he wanted to excuse himself by helping his family against that Achnologia. So even if he is kind of close to the Thunder Legion, he wanted to get to know some of the others. And Fairy Tail B was the perfect team for him. They weren't as noisy as Team Natsu nor as childish as them. And Juvia appeared to be the perfect teammate for him. Water and thunder, for sure their enemies won't be able to stand up against that kind of combined power. He sat at the bar with Mirajane in front of him, a smile on her face as always. She gave him a drink as she was cleaning a glass.
"I saw you chasing after Juvia earlier. What was that about?"Mira asked gently to Lawus who looked at her with an annoying look.
"It's about Gray of course. By the way, I'm taking her with me to my job tomorrow."he said abruptly and Mirajane looked confused. Since when does Laxus go on jobs with Juvia ? Of course, she knew that the two were friends but… Not at the point of doing jobs together.
"It was that bad with Gray? What did he say this time?"
" Stuff about how much of a freak she was talking at the third person and eventually he also wants to make her shut up." Mirajane was so shocked that she let the glass she was cleaning drop from her hands to broke into a million of pieces.
"What a jerk! I'm going to make him regret his words."
" Yeah, that's what I thought too. He definitely doesn't deserve her."He was looking at Gray who was fighting with Natsu as always, and Mirajane had an evil smile on her lips.
"Sure thing. She deserves someone like you then?"
"Yeah… What ?! Mira what the hell are you talking about?"Laxus glance at her with dark eyes while Mirajane raised her shoulder innocently cleansing the mess she did. Laxus paid for his drink and run out of the guild before Mirajane shout at him.
"Enjoy your job Laxus!" Mirajane was waving at him cheerfully and even winked at him. Laxus and Juvia? She really didn't saw it coming. What a surprising couple.
"Shut up." He was now outside of the guild and start to walk in direction of his house in the center of Magnolia.
He had a big apartment where sometimes the Thunder Legion liked to squat. But in general, he lived there alone. Before he liked to have one night stands but now, well, it's not like he doesn't do that time to time but he's not doing this very often. Too much troubles. Once home, he removed all his clothes from the entrance and went to his bathroom to put everything in the washing machine and take a good hot shower to warm him. Not that the rain really bothered him, he liked the rain, and it relaxed him and then as said, there is no lightning without rain, so definitely he liked rain. But not when he had to pursue someone in a downpour. After his shower, he put on him some dry clothes and start thinking about the mission. He was certain that the water mage won't be there, in fact, he knew that the last thing she wanted to do right now was to go on a job. But it was essential, so he would indeed wait for her until 9. The mission lasts a whole month. They had to protect some nobles from another country and prevent an eventual attack from a dark guild against them. It was well-paid, and they practically have nothing to do. It looked more like a trip than a real job. She better shows her ass to this job.
Tomorrow morning came very fast and Laxus and the Thunder Legion was already at the train station. They bought their ticket and wanted to go into the train, but Laxus was still waiting on the outside, looking for someone.
"Laxus, what are you waiting for?" Evergreen was annoyed not to settle already, but Laxus didn't respond to her, focusing on whatever he was focusing.
" Laxus? Are we waiting for something?"Freed approached the Lightning dragon slayer as he tried to look for what Laxus seemed to look. But he didn't notice anything. He stands next to Laxus and was staring at him with curiosity.
Laxus was waiting for the water mage, and he wanted to believe that she won't be stupid and be part of his mission. He would be pissed if she turned his offer when he just wants to help her. And eventually to have some good time with her because like he said, she was very friendly. He sighed and turns to the trio.
" I'm still waiting for someone, you go ahead and take our seats. Normally, there will be 5 of us."He crossed his arms and was watching as the clock. He will wait a bit longer but he said he will wait for her. Evergreen sighed as she entered the train mumbling for herself. Bixcrow followed her, but Freed was still next to Laxus.
" What? " said the blonde dragon slayer.
"Who are you waiting for?"
"Juvia. I proposed her to join us for the job."Freed raised an eyebrow, shocked at what the leader had said. Why did he propose her to join them? He doesn't hate the water mage, but it seems surprising for him that Laxus and Juvia were that close. Laxus sat on a chair, closing his eyes and Freed walk toward the train nodding to what Laxus said.
Meanwhile, Juvia was still in her room, and she saw Evergreen left Fairy Hills very early and she remembered that Laxus had said to her to join him during his mission. He didn't even tell her what was the mission. And she was feeling bad, after crying all night, she wasn't looking good. Her eyes were all red and baggy, her hair was a mess and she was sweating on her clothes she had put the day before. Why would Laxus want to do something with Juvia anyway? It's not like they were very friends. Yes, they were closer than when she joined Fairy Tail thanks to Team B during Magic games but not that close. Once, she had told him that she'll like to go on a job with him and fight side by side because they would be very strong but she didn't really expect him to add her on a job. She wasn't sure and the minutes came by, she had to make a choice and very quick. After all, Laxus was very kind to her last night, and it would be disrespectful to turn him down. But he was asking her to hate Gray! She can't do that even if she knows that Gray is a jerk to her, he must have his reason. Plus, Laxus clearly compared her to a dog, it was very mean but sure, she understands him. And even if she wasn't as close to Laxus as she was to Gadjeel, she really enjoyed talking to him. He had a realistic point of view and it is very rewarding to discuss with him. She stood up as she was looking to the clock and speed herself. She's not sure about his plan but for sure she didn't wanted to disappoint him. Taking a speed shower, preparing her affairs and taking all the money she may use during the mission, she quit Fairy Hills, running against the clock to the train station. Being allowed to be part of a job with Laxus? Some in the guild would kill for it, and she didn't even thanked him properly for staying with her and consoling her. She ran faster to make it in time.
9 am was approaching dangerously, and Laxus was losing hope. Maybe he overestimated Juvia? Finally, she was not coming. Too bad, that she will not cry again and cause a new deluge when Gray rejects her again. He looked at the clock one last time and turned his heels in the direction of the train when he heard heels slamming the ground at a great speed. He heard his name then and he turned to finally see Juvia running to join him. A smirk appeared in the corner of his mouth and Juvia was buying her ticket and finally appear in front of him, breathless.
"You finally came. I was losing hope."Laxus said to her as she took a deep breath. She gives him a little smile as she was looking away.
"Sorry, Juvia had to prepare everything." He swept the air to say he did not care and headed back to the train, Juvia on his heels.
She was embarrassed and was looking at Laxus, wondering how the mission was going to unfold this month. She was a little scared. Teaming up with him was intimidating because nobody wanted to disappoint the great Laxus. Everyone wanted to prove themselves. It's like she's back on the S-rank exam again. She was shaking a little, but she did not know if it was out of fear or if it was embarrassment. At least she was sure she would not be alone with him, there was also the famous trio with them, but even with them, she was not sure if she'll have a good time. They didn't looked surprised to see Juvia behind Laxus so, she didn't had the bad feeling of being too much. Laxus sat next to Freed and Juvia sat next to Evergreen, waving at everybody in silence. She thought that they wouldn't talk to her, but how wrong she was because Freed talked to her.
"It's nice to see that you have joined us Juvia. I hope we will have a good time together."Juvia looked at him, not knowing what to say to that. It was the first time that Freed was so kind to her, it was so surprising. Bixcrow laughed at her.
"Hey Juvia! You lost your tongue? Want me to help you recover it?"His babies were repeating the word'tongue' and was all around her. Evergreen came to her rescue.
"Keep your babies away from her Bixcrow. Don't be afraid Juvia, I'll protect you from that pervert."Juvia was so shocked to hear that Bixcrow was a pervert and finally, as she saw the trio shouting and laughing, she let herself be more relaxed to see that she has nothing to fear from them. She even smiled cheerfully at them and glance at Laxus with a bright smile that makes him smirks. Definitely, she was beautiful when she was smiling.
He closed his eyes, complaining about how the Thunder Legion is loud, and a new fight took place. Now Juvia was laughing, and she even speaks to all of the crew. She definitely wants to know them more as they seem very funny. Laxus opened one eye to see through the window and saw all the clouds disappear from Magnolia. Great, Juvia is no longer sad. He looked at her, who was speaking to Evergreen and say to himself that it will be a long trip.