Safe!!!! Hey guys!!! It's a good thing I'll be able to post this chapter today....I was really having a problem with my internet connection lately and I'm not happy with it!!! Please tell me if this story is starting to get confusing alright because I'm having problems separating the characters so sorry about that....tell me in advance via comment alright??? Thanks a lot!!! Oh well, without further ado, I dedicate this to washawaybookworm....I appreciate when you told me this story is great and that I should send it to Mashima-sensei but I don't think I pass the qualities yet haha....I'm happy you said that, it boosts my inspiration so thanks a lot....Enjoy!!

♥LucyAshleyHeartfilia♥

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“What on earth is she?!”, a man said in disgust.

“Go away!”, a woman shrieked.

“Don’t worry my dear. Don’t let it get into you. You’re special”, a warm voice said.

“You’re strange!”, the kids shouted.

“Why does it have to rain?”, a man said with a woman at his side.

“Such a gloomy weather”, said the other.

“What….is happening? That’s right…Juvia….this is….Juvia’s memories…..why do they appear before me now?”, Juvia thought mindlessly. “It’s so cold. Why does Juvia feel so cold? Where is everybody?...Eh? Everybody?....was Juvia with someone?.....I can’t…….remember……why?”, Juvia’s mind lingered. Her body was currently underwater. A water orb was keeping her intact with the Water’s Tear inside her chest, shining brightly under the waters. Her eyes shows no expression on it. Not a single soul can be traced.

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“Gray-sama!”, Juvia’s voice can be heard. “Gray-sama, umm…..Juvia wants to go with Gray-sama on a mission. Will Gray-sama permit Juvia to do so?”, Juvia was fidgeting at the thought.

“I don’t mind”, Gray replied.

“Kyaaahhh!!! Gray-sama! Thank you! Juvia is so happy! A mission with Gray-sama!”, Juvia screamed in delight. Everything was normal at the guild. But then everything went dark.

“Juvia? Hey Juvia! Everyone!”, Gray shouted as he walked through the darkness.

“Gray-sama….”, Juvia’s glum voice was heard. Gray looked behind and saw Juvia standing there. Her head was looking solemnly at the ground.

“Juvia….where’s everybody? Why is it dark?”, Gray asked.

“Juvia’s love doesn’t reach you. Juvia’s love means nothing to Gray-sama”, Juvia suddenly said.

“Huh? What are you saying?”, Gray looked at her with confusion.  And then, it hit him, the surroundings changed suddenly. They were at the riverbank by then. “What is happening here?”, Gray thought.

“I’m leaving Fairy Tail. Goodbye Gray”, Juvia turned around and started walking rather fast for him to catch up. Gray reached out his hand to stop her and ran after her but she outran him no matter how fast he is chasing her.

“JUVIA!!!”, Gray’s eyes opened only to see the darkness of the night, his hand stretched out like trying to reach for something, the burnt out firewood at the center and his friends lying asleep not too far from him. He realized that he just woke up from a nightmare. “Darn”, Gray thought, his hand holding his pale face and he was sweating hard. Gray stood and walked towards the shore. Gajeel was leaning at a rubble, his eyes followed Gray’s fading form. Gray was standing mindlessly, looking at the moon and the sea. Not too far from where he is standing, Lyon was standing behind a tree and was deep in his thoughts, minding his presence with him.

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“Is everyone ready?”, Jura asked, looking at everyone.

“Yes”, Lyon announced. Gray was beside him with Natsu and the others.

“Let’s go”, Jura announced and they proceeded to the plan.

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“My Lord, someone is here to see you”, Greta excused as she entered Elric’s study.

“Who is it Greta?”, Elric asked.

“Master Arthur Nero Jurener, sir. He asks an audience with you”, the maid replied.

“Arthur?”, Elric saw the said man beside Greta with two other people.

“Yo!”, Arthur waved his hands with a grinning face.

“Ha! I see you’re still alive”, Elric gruffly greeted him. “I should have expected it though. It’s YOU after all”

“Ouch, your words are harsh as usual. Well yes I’m alive, how unfortunate huh?”, Arthur said.

Elric’s hands was gripping tightly and then he snapped.

“You idiot! You haven’t even visited me for how long? Ten years? And then you come to my mansion looking so stupid with that grinning face of yours and all I hear is ‘YO’?! What kind of friend are you huh!”, Elric shouted at him.

“Wow, you have a very romantic way of scolding me Elric. You’ve been like that since we were kids though. I apologize for that, I had troubles you see”, Arthur said.

“So I’ve heard. You’re a fool for being manipulated like that you know that? I see Minora and Tidus were still guarding you like always”, Elric looked at the two companions Arthur’s with.

“Well yeah, they’ve been a very big help”, Arthur said.

“I’ll say! You’re really such a lousy kid Arthur”, Elric said.

“By the way, I guess you’ve met her”, Arthur seriously said.

“Well yes, she was here just two days ago. I must say she absolutely looks just like her mother. So she’s the girl you’ve been talking about. Mistress Layla and Master Jude definitely brought an amazing person to the world. Her friends looks strong as well”, Elric said.

“Wait a minute. So she’s been here? With her friends? Why?”, Arthur asked.

“Yes, apparently I asked three guilds to acquire one of the missing treasures of the Anidrews. I never thought she belongs to a guild let alone Fairy Tail”, Elric explained.

“Treasure? You mean THAT treasure? You’ve found it? And wait, Fairy Tail was looking for it?”, Arthur asked showing a slight worry. Tidus and Minora looks like they can’t believe it as well.

“Yes, the Water’s Tear”, Elric confirmed. “It’s dangerous I know and asking the daughter of the Heartfilias was really selfish for me. I respect Master Jude and Mistress Layla so much that I was against on letting her do this job at first but she insisted on going. She has more courage than her mother though I give her that”, Elric laughed at the thought. “Are you worried about her Arthur?”, Elric looked at Arthur.

“Well of course I am”, Arthur said. “Tidus and Minora as well”

“So what would you do? Will you go after them?”, Elric looked at him.

“No”, Arthur replied without hesitation. Elric was surprised hearing this.

“Absolutely not”, Minora smiled at him. Tidus smirked beside her.

“Aren’t you worried about her safety? After all it is the Water’s Tear and she only has two other guilds with her and Fairy Tail”, Elric said.

“Exactly”, Arthur looked at him seriously. “It is for that very reason why I would not follow her. I’m sure she’s in good hands. Those people aren’t just normal guild members. They look out for each other. They can overcome anything if it’s them. You believe in them right? You will not let them go to this mission if it was not the case”, Arthur said.

“Yes I do but….”, Elric stopped.

“Elric, they are protected by the power of each other. Their bonds equals no other. I’m sure, they’ll achieve anything if it’s them. You’ve heard what happened to me. They were the ones who helped me. I was able to stand up after I fall because of them. That’s why Elric, I have faith in them. My help will not be of service to them and I made an oath to Lucy that I will not interfere unless she asked me to do so”, Arthur patted his shoulders. “Now, why don’t we have a talk about our partnership on business my friend?”, Arthur smiled at him again. Elric couldn’t help but go with what Arthur just told him.

“Alright, but first, why don’t we have a cup of tea”, Elric guided him to the other room.

“That would be an excellent idea”, Arthur laughed.

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Juvia’s body ascended from the waters and she stood. “I will…..look for you…the most precious feeling…will be fulfilled….”, Juvia’s eyes opened. The Water’s Tear at her chest glowed much brighter than before. “The Water’s Tear, is awake”, she said.