All Juvia could think about was Saori, and how that wench was hurting Gray-sama. Juvia would never allow that. Her body was a powerful torrent of water, and she smashed against Saori with all her might, slamming the girl against a marble pillar and making it crack. Juvia was back to her own body, but she did not cease her attack.

"Water Slicer!" she cried, aiming for Saori once more. She missed the dark haired girl by inches , slicing only her hair. People began to scream in panic and fled the room in waves.

"Westly! Help!" Saori yelled. Westly used his chains to bind Juvia's hands. But Gray-sama was on his feet now, and he kicked Westly right across the face. Juvia became distracted for a second watching Gray-sama and was surprised when Saori wrapped her arms around her torso. The water mage felt her magic power begin to drain, a slight burning in her veins that quickly turned to full on liquid fire. She cried out in pain and struggled to break free; an action made difficult because of her waning magic. She saw Westly wrap his chains around Gray-sama, slamming him repeatedly against the walls and the floor. Infuriated, Juvia turned her body to water, effectively slipping through Saori's arms.

"Water Cane!" she screamed, using her water whip to strike Westly. The whip connected with Westly's back, tearing open his shirt and drawing blood, causing him to release the grip on his chains. Gray-sama took the ooportunity to freeze the chains and break free. Once he was free, Juvia turned her attention back to Saori. The younger sister began to run away.

"Run Westly-nii! We can't take them!" she shrieked, grabbing her brother by the scruff of his neck and dragging him along. Gray-sama used his Ice Make magic to freeze the floor. With her high heels, Saori was unable to maintain her balance. She slipped and fell forward, dragging Westly with her.

"Ice Make: Cage!" Gray yelled, trapping the siblings inside. But Westly used his chain magic to break free. Before he and his sister could get more than a few slippery steps away however, Juvia used her Water Lock to trap the criminals inside.

"Gray-sama..." she said, and Gray nodded. He froze the entire dome, giving the siblings no chance to escape.

"Well, that was easier than I expected" Gray said.

"Will they die?" a voice asked behind the mages. It was Yuzuriha.

"No" Juvia said.

"Good, I contacted the Magic Council and they are sending guards to pick them up" she said. "Thank you so much for all your help" she added, wiping tears from her eyes.

"And the others?" Gray asked.

"With their families... they wish to thank you too. Turns out that the Red Rose family has been kidnapping and extorting their victims' families for years. That's how they had all this money, see?" Yuzuriha explained.

"They make me sick" Gray said, stuffing his hands in his pockets. Juvia shook her head.

"Juvia feels sick too" she said.

Moments later, the guards arrived and arrested the brother and sister, and their butler as an accomplice. Stepping outside of the ball room, Juvia and Gray-sama were greeted by the guests. Their hands were shook and they were thanked left and right. Apparently nobody liked the Red Rose family but had been too afraid to speak out lest they became the next target. The families of the trapped girls hugged the Fairy Tail mages.

"Take this as a token of our gratitude for saving our daughters and ridding us of that dreadful family" said the father of Yuzuriha and Marin, handing Gray a large bag full of jewels. "It can never compare to the joy you have brought back to our hearts" he added.

"Please, we can't accept this" Gray mumbled, trying to give back the bag. But the families insisted and wouldn't take no for an answer.

After everything was said and done, Gray-sama and Juvia were finally heading back home.

"Those were the longest two days of my life" Gray said. They were travelling by closed carriage this time.

"Juvia's too" the water mage agreed.

"Still, we got well over one millions jewels to split between the two of us" the ice mage said grinning. Juvia's eyes sparkled.

"That's the most money Juvia has ever made in one job" she said.

"Yeah, me too. Guess it wasn't so bad after all" Gray smiled. Juvia smiled at him and looked out the window. She didn't know how their relationship would change, but she was happy about everything that had happened between the two of them. And if she had a chance, she would do it again.

"It's very late. Think we should stop at a hotel for the night?" Gray-sama asked her, interrupting her thoughts. Juvia turned a slight shade of pink.

"Yes. Juvia is exhausted" she said, looking at her hands.

Stopping in a small town, they rented a room. Juvia was nervous, but she made up her mind to be more confident.

"Gray-sama... there's only one bed" she said.

"Yeah... I know" he replied, taking off his heavy boots. Juvia opened her mouth to say something, closed it, opened it again, and then shook her head and sat down on the other side of the bed.

"I can sleep on the floor if you want" Gray said, taking off his shirt. Juvia stared at him for a few seconds.

"No. Juvia doesn't want Gray-sama to sleep on the floor" she said, slipping into the covers. Her heart thumped in her chest as Gray-sama got into bed beside her. He leaned over her and Juvia held her breath but he only turned off the lamp on her night stand. Juvia exhaled and was caught by surprise when he gave her a small peck on her lips.

"Juvia?" Gray-sama murmured.

"Yes?" she breathed.

"I want you again" he said, cupping her cheek.

"Juvia wants you too" she answered. Gray-sama kissed her lips softly...

"Juvia! Gray! You're back!" Lucy exclaimed the next day as Juvia and her ice mage walked throough the guild doors.

"Oi! Ice queen! Where have you been!" Natsu called out.

"Out getting more money than you will ever see" Gray smirked.

"What was that?! I didn't hear you, snowflake!" Natsu taunted.

"I said you fucking suck, flame brain" Gray snapped. And they were fighting each other. Juvia rolled her eyes.

"Juvia-chan! Come over here! Sit with us!" Levy called out to the water mage. Juvia made her way to where Erza, Lucy, Levy and Cana were sitting.

"You look different, Juvia" Erza commented, studying the bluenette. Juvia blushed.

"How so?" she asked, avoiding everyone's eyes. Cana leaned into her.

"Don't lie to us missy. We know that look!" the drunken mage teased.

Levy gasped. "Juvia! Don't tell me you and Gray—" she began.

"No! Juvia doesn't know what you're talking about!" the water mage interrupted, covering her face with her hands.

"Juvia..." Lucy said, looking at the rain woman. She did look different. Her eyes sparkled, she was glowing, and most of all, she seemed confident and more herself, despite the fact that Gray had just stripped naked. Lucy smiled. So it had finally happened. Juvia had her ice mage after all. Gray-sama slid into the chair next to Juvia.

"I'm starting to regret coming back" he said, wiping the blood from his lip.

"I'm not done with you, ice girl!" Natsu roared. He made to punch Gray again, but Lucy grabbed his arm.

"Natsu! Knock it off, they just got here!" she scolded.

"Aye! Plus, look! This mission is perfect for you and Lucy" Happy said, hovering above the dragon slayer's head.

"What job?" Natsu asked, taking the paper from Happy. "Haha! This is perfect, thanks Happy! But wait... why aren't you going too?" he asked the blue cat.

"I'm going on a job with Wendy and Carla" the exceed said happily.

"Well , let's go Luce!" the pink haired mage said, grabbing Lucy's hand and pulling her away.

"Well, I need more beer" Cana said, pushing away from the table and meandering her way to the bar.

"I have to go look for a job myself" Erza said, leaving the table as well.

"Oh! There's Gajeel... I'll be back, you two" Levy said with a wink.

"What's up with them?" Gray asked the water mage. Juvia shrugged. "Well, whatever. Juvia, I wanted to thank you for asking me to go with you on that job. It was actually kind of fun" he said, grabbing hold of her small hand. "And you know what? I wouldn't mind being your partner again" he added. He kissed her hand softly. Juvia smiled and blushed, but inside, she wanted to scream and shout with glee. "I'm gonna go get us some food" he said, and left the table. She didn't care that he wasn't ready to admit his feelings for her in public.. All that mattered to her was that Gray-sama was hers, even if he didn't want to realize it yet. She would give him all the time he needed.

As Mirajane watched Gray carry food for both himself and Juvia, she smiled to herself. So he had fallen after all. Now, if only Natsu could open his eyes too, she thought...

A/N: So, there you guys have it! The final chapter in this fic! First, I apologize for the fighting scene. I am no good in describing a fight lol. Also, I wanted to leave Juvia and Gray's relationship open because I'm thinking of making a second part, if my readers so wish it. I want to thank every single one of you guys who followed and reviewed my work. I wouldn't have continued to write if it wasn't for you guys. It really means a lot to me. Next comes the story of Lucy and Natsu. I hope you all read and enjoy that one too :D Please review this final chapter and tell me what you think! I'll see you guys soon! xoxo