Anonymous said: Hii Bonneyy, How are youuu?? I don't know if you are taking requests but if you are, could you maybe do a little one shot where Juvia and Gray find out that Juvia can't have childeren??? I love your work by the way, you're incredible!!!

AN: Hello, dear! I'm fine, thank you! And yes, you can send me requests, but sometimes the muse doesn't get inspired, sadly. Sometimes she does, though, like now. Thanks for the prompt and I hope you enjoy what I wrote.

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Gray kicked himself internally while he wandered over Magnolia trying to find his wife. He shouldn't have let her walk away on her own, she was so upset and told him she needed some time and to be honest, he did too, after the news they had that day.

It was still a bit fuzzy inside his head, the doctor's talk about intrauterine adhesions and trauma confused him. He knew their profession was dangerous but he never thought there would be such consequences.

Earlier that day they went to see a doctor; after two years of marriage they decided to try and have a child. To make sure everything was alright, they got the appointment, which turned into a nightmare not too long after. Apparently, Juvia couldn't carry a baby because of adhesions in her uterus caused by some trauma during their jobs.

Gray couldn't remember the last time he saw her so shaken up – Juvia had always been energetic, positive and downright happy most of the times, so happy she usually managed to bring Gray back from any downs.

If he were true to himself, Gray never thought he'd get married and have kids while growing up. It was such a foreign thought for him that he grew used of being on his own when he wasn't with his friends. Juvia changed that: she changed everything.

Juvia made him happy, happier than he ever thought it was possible and it was enough for him. He didn't need anything else, but she did. Her heart was so big, she had so much love inside her she just needed to shower someone else with it so, she talked to him about trying for a child.

He knew he'd love their children as much as he loved her and after a few weeks wondering if he'd make a good father, he finally told her they could try. Oh, she had been so happy. Absolutely glowing until they found out the reality of their plans.

"Come on, Juvia." He whispered, trying to find her and walking towards the park – he had gone to Fairy Tail but she wasn't there so he tried another places she enjoyed going.

Finally, by the kid's playground, Gray spotted the lovely blue shade of her hair. She was seated on one of the benches, watching the children and their parents as they played.

Sighing, Gray stepped closer to the bench and even though he was certain she sensed him getting closer – she always knew when he was around – she didn't look away from the children. Gray sat next to her, rested his elbows on his thighs and looked at her.

Juvia had clearly been crying for some time and it broke his heart, he always hated her tears. He reached for one of her hands and squeezed it, Gray saw her lower lip tremble.

"Juvia always wanted to be a mother." She whispered, fresh tears falling. "Since she can remember, she always wanted to have a big family, she grew up alone and didn't want that for her children." She sobbed. "I guess I don't have to worry about that now."

Gray pulled her into his arms as she cried and felt his own throat close up, feeling some loss as well. He kissed the top of her head and caressed her back, holding her close and trying to help in any way he could.

"It's alright, Juvia." Gray whispered. "We will be fine."

"How?" She asked and looked up, eyes shining with tears. "I can't give you a family."

Gray shook his head. "Don't say that. You and I are a family. Us and the Guild are a family. We will always be a family."

"We were going to try to have a baby." Juvia sniffed.

"I know." He put a hand on her cheek. "And I know how much that meant to you. I can see it now how sad you are because of what we learned today, but Juvia... we've been through so much together. We went to hell and back, but we always came out of it together."

She shook her head. "This is different. Juvia saw you were getting excited about having a baby too, it took you a while but you finally wanted it and now Juvia can't give you that-" Her eyes widened in horror and Gray frowned in confusion. "Oh. Juvia can't give you that." She whispered to herself and he saw how pale she was when she let go of his hand as if it burned her. Juvia got up from the bench, eyes still wide. "You- you need to be with someone who can." Gray didn't like the sound of that at all. He got up and reached for her, but Juvia took a step back. "No. It's... it's Juvia's fault, not yours." The blunette shook her head. "You could still get it if Juvia's not- Juvia has to leave-"

"That's enough." Gray said, angrily and a bit loud, he could see some of the parents look their way in curiosity. "I know that you are hurting right now, Juvia, I know, but don't you say another word about leaving."

Juvia cried harder. "You could still have it. Juvia wants you to have it."

"Do you think I want any of that without you?" Gray was exasperated and he got closer to her, not being stopped that time by her taking a step back. "Damn it, Juvia, I wouldn't care for any of it if you hadn't showed me I could be happy." He put a hand on her waist and the other on her shoulder. "It took me a long time to admit it to myself and then you this, but it's you I want. In any way, I don't care what happens."

Juvia hugged him. "You don't?"

"I don't." Gray was well aware there was people looking their way, curious, and Gray never cared for public displays of affection like Juvia but he humored enough, but that time he knew she needed him. "And... I know it's too soon, I know we still have to get used to what we learned today and the idea, but..." He cleared his throat. "We could still have children, Juvia." She looked up in question. "There are a lot of children who needs a family and I think we could be that family."

"You mean... adopt?" Juvia asked. She had so much love to give and any child they welcomed to their family would never feel in want of affection, she would shower them with love like she did to him – she had saved him from himself. Gray, of course, would give them his love as well, like she taught him to.

"Sure." He nodded. "I was kind of adopted by Ur. If it weren't for her, Lyon and I wouldn't have learned magic and I would have grown up solely focused on revenge. I needed a family and she gave me one, even if it meant having Lyon too." Gray added and Juvia rested her head on his shoulder.

She thought for a moment. "How will we know?"

"We'll know. We found each other, didn't we? Or rather you found me and didn't let go. Thankfully." She snorted and he couldn't help it but to feel a bit lighter at the sound. "I guess we... well, I guess we just have to find the rest of our family. They are probably waiting already."

"Do you mean that?" Juvia looked up in hope and Gray knew there was only one answer to that question. "You are not just saying that to humor me? Truly?"

"I do." He nodded. "I still think I'll be a crappy dad sometimes but I will try to be a good one for that big family you want."

"We just need to find them."

"We just need to find them." Gray agreed. "Do you want to go home?" He asked after a few moments. "You must be exhausted."

"I am." Juvia agreed. "I have a lot to think of. Or better yet, we do." She tip-toed and gave him a peck on the lips. "Juvia will probably not be in her best mood for a while yet while she gets used to the news."

"We'll manage. You had to put up with my moody years, I think it's time I return the favor." Gray caressed her back. "You never gave up on me and I'll never give up on you. We'll do this in whatever way you want it."

"Thank you." She told him and she dried her cheeks before she looked up, love clear in her eyes. "I love you."

Gray smiled and kissed her, "I love you too" he whispered – even after years of being together, he still found it hard to say it all the times, but at that moment he knew she needed that further assurance and he was more than happy to give it to her.

No matter what, he'd be by her side like she always had been by his.

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AN: I didn't want this story to be sad, I wanted it to transmit hope. Of course, any woman who wants to be a mother would be upset if they discovered they couldn't carry a child, but it doesn't mean they can't be mothers. There are many ways of creating a family and yes, sometimes we have to look for them instead of waiting nine months to have them. Love is what makes a family and we must never forget that.

06/07/2017 ~ BonneyQ