Juvia woke up from the most amazing dream she had ever had. She didn't even care if it was a dream because of how wonderful it was. Her love had finally looked at her with understanding and love. It was so real that her heart was melting all over again just thinking about it.

Sitting up in her bed, she tried to remember the events from the day before. She blinked as she looked around the lavish bedroom and realized that all she could remember was what had happened in her 'dream'.

She rubbed her eyes. It couldn't have been real, could it..?

She laid back down, hugging her pillow tightly, glad that she didn't have the capability to giggle obnoxiously.

It all really happened. Everything that she thought would only happen in her dreams, had happened in this unfamiliar world.

Sure, her voice was gone, her gut still felt like it had a dagger in it, and her feet still felt like she had stepped in a pile of needles, but she found that it had been worth every second of pain just to see the face she had seen on her beloved.

Juvia could see it so clear in her mind that she was starting to have hope again in the possibility that he could love her in return.

A frown appeared at the thought that maybe it was the spell's doing, but if that were so, wouldn't he act different too? Yes, he has been more open with her, but maybe that was because she couldn't be open with him. Not because the spell was changing him.

She smiled, remembering their boat ride. No, he was still her beloved, caring, understanding, Gray-sama. The man she fell in love with, and gave her heart to.

She blinked, remembering that she had thoughtlessly fell asleep on him inside of the boat. How did she make it back here? Her face melted into a dreamy grin as her inner fan-girl took hold of her mind for a moment. Had he carried her there? Was it a piggy back ride? Or even... Her mind exploded, her face turning the color of Lava. D-Did Gray-sama carry Juvia B-Bridal Style!?

After a few minutes of inwardly squealing inside her fantasies, reality had finally caught up with her, causing her smile to falter. She took a deep breath. This spell has her mind in constant thought. Today was the last day, her last chance to show her Gray-sama how much she loved him, without using her words, and just reminding herself to act normal.

And not act like her life depended on his decision...

That was another thought. Even as two days have passed, she doesn't know how this version of the story will end. She has a feeling that if he rejects her, she'll end up turning into foam, as that is the most common outcome from failure from all of the other versions. But, if he accepts her, how will they have to meet that requirement? Was it true love's kiss? Does he have to say the words, and mean them? Or is it even something as extreme as marriage?

She hadn't the slightest idea. And her options worried her.

Suddenly, the double doors burst open to reveal the two maids that had been accompanying her since she had arrived. Juvia sat up at the loud thud in alarm, ignoring how that made her gut feel, and blinked at their excited giggling. They jumped on her bed with her and she gave them a questioning look.

The Cana look-alike took her hands and started shaking them in excitement. "Oh! I'm just so gosh darn proud of you! You and the Prince! It's all just so perfect!"

She squealed and Juvia turned to the orange-haired Lucy, hoping for some kind of explanation. She smiled and giggled. "Oh Miss Juvia! We just heard the news and we wanted to be the first to congratulate you!!!"

They were helping her out of bed by now and starting on her attire for the day, picking a similar dress to the one from the day before, however this one was a deeper blue in color.

As confused as ever, the poor blunette looked from one maid to the other before they finally squeaked it out at the same time. "The Prince has chosen a bride!!!"

Juvia almost tripped as she slipped on some soft sandals. Her eyes wide as she looked back at the two, who were still fangirling. Cana started lightly slapping Lucy on the shoulder. "He didn't say a name, but it just has to be you! You're the sweetest thing and you're the only one that can make him act so different! He took you on a date, and even went the extra mile to carry you to your room and-"

"Cana?" Lucy interrupted.

Cana stopped and looked towards her. "Yes?"

Lucy pointed towards the open door in awe. "She's already gone!"

~*~

Juvia ran down the hall towards the stairs. She ignored the pain in her feet and her gut as she ran, hoping to find her Gray-sama and somehow find the answer to what she had heard. Was it true? Or exaggerated?

She had to know.

"I can't believe you've picked a bride Prince Gray! How exciting! When shall the wedding ceremony comense?"

That had been the Redheaded Natsu, she recognized. Then she heard Gray as she rounded the corner, halting in her tracks as her beloved spoke. "At sundown! We wish to be wed as soon possible."

Juvia's heart sank at such as sight. Her beloved standing next to another woman, one that looked exactly like Ultear, who was cuddling up to him, arms linked, and he didn't seem to care that she was doing so. Juvia couldn't believe what she was hearing, other than the sound of her heart breaking. She instantly retreated back behind the corner to listen in on the conversation.

Natsu continued. "Astounding that you have found the right girl in such a short amount of time." Juvia noted that he sounded confused as he went on. "As happy as I am about your decision to marry, but what of Miss Juvia, your highness?"

She held her breath as he answered, and even dared to peek from behind the corner to see his face. She herself grew confused as something flashed in his eyes before disappearing, leaving an unreadable emotion she couldn't place. "Who, Natsu?" Juvia's jaw dropped as he turned to Ultear with a soft, yet still unreadable, expression. "The only one that matters to me is Ultear."

Juvia was growing angry, as she would if any girl tried to take away her Gray-sama. However, this was different. Something was wrong with this picture. And the confused look that still lingered on Natsu's face proved that he was feeling the same. Juvia glanced over at Ultear and found with a gasp that she was giving her a sly look, like she knew Juvia had been watching and listening in the whole time. It was written all over her cocky little face, which made Juvia even more fumed.

Juvia instantly knew what version of the story they were in. Which meant Gray was under Ultear's own spell. Of course it had to have been her, of all people. She knew that she had been the one to save them all after the Grand Magic games, and how much of an impact that had had on Gray. Which was why this was going to be even harder on her to do. She had before sundown to crash a wedding, break the spell on Gray, and try not to murder Ultear along the way. Afterall, it wasn't really her, and Juvia knew it well.

That might have been why it hurt so much to see him with her, knowing that she wasn't even the real thing.

Juvia swallowed. She had stopped listening to the conversation, but she had heard that the wedding would be held on the ship and since they wanted to have the wedding at sundown, conveniently, they would have to start boarding soon.

She took another deep breath. She had to make sure to board that ship no matter what. With that in mind, she walked towards the kitchen. The chef would have to make the cake afterall. Sure enough, when she had peeked in, Reedus was already packing ingredients for a large cake indeed. He didn't seem to notice her as he finished up, humming to himself and started to push the tray of all of his needed items towards the door.

Juvia quickly pushed herself back against the wall as he walked out with the cart, passing right by her without seeing her. She sighed as she quietly followed him out of the castle and finally after some painful walking, found herself in front of the large boat, already filling with people who were preparing for the wedding.

Juvia felt a bit guilty as she snuck onto the boat. They were all working so hard and she was planning to ruin it all.

After finding her way onto the top deck, she went out to try and find her poor Gray-sama. He wasn't himself and she grew in determination with that simple fact. She had to try and get him alone. Try to snap him out of it.

She snuck below deck, avoiding Natsu as he walked into a different room, passed Reedus in the kitchen, and finally made it to the captain's quarters. The door was cracked and with no one around, she peeked into it, her eyes widening at the sight.

Gray stood completely still, his back to her as Ultear started walking around the room. However, in the long mirror in front of her Gray-sama, she saw his reflection, and it moved on its own, banging on the mirror from the other side, or so it looked. His body didn't move, but the reflection yelled in frustration at Ultear. "Let me out you witch! Give me back my body! I've got something I need to do, and you're ruining it!"

As wide as Juvia's eyes were at the sight, they became even wider at hearing her voice coming from Ultear's mouth. "Silly Gray-sama! Ultear can't let you. She has to marry you. It's her destiny!"

Juvia couldn't believe it. Not only was she using her voice, she was also using her speech pattern by talking in third person!

Her anger grew at the situation before she heard Gray, who continued to bang on the mirror. "But it's really not! Look lady, I make my own destiny, Kay? And trust me, I've already picked the girl I want to share it with, and it's not you. Even if you sound and act like her! You're not her!"

Juvia couldn't comprehend what she was hearing, or rather, her heart swelled so much at his words that tears showed in her eyes. He didn't say her name, but he didn't have to.

Without realising that she had started crying, she started to choke on her tears, covering her mouth to stuffle any noise.

However, sudden and immense pain came to her gut and feet at the same time, causing her to reach for the door, missing and falling to the ground through the doorway, which totally blew her cover.

Gray's eyes from the mirror, as well as Ultear's from above her, looked down at her with surprise.

"Juvia!" Gray called from the mirror in shock.

Ultear stepped in front of her, blocking Juvia's view of the mirror. The two women's eyes met. Juvia was shocked that she let herself get exposed so easily, but with so much sudden pain coursing through her body, she was more so trying not to break down and sob.

Still, as she looked into the woman's eyes, she felt herself swallow as a smirk grew on Ultear's face. She didn't have the strength now to do anything. The pain was only growing and she didn't know where it was coming from or why. Now Ultear was looking down at her with something evil in mind and she was in too much pain to do anything about it.

This was not going to be good.