AN: Thank you guys for the uplifting reviews. I'll continue this story until people get tired of it. lol.

Special thanks to Voltage lover who said gave me the biggest motive to continue this story. I haven't read any other band fics so I wouldn't know how mine was any better than some, but thank you anyway!

Another side note with the lyrics in this chapter and the chapters to come; First, yes they're the real band's lyrics, I didn't write those on my own. I'll only change it up a bit in some songs. If you guys want to know the songs I use, Inbox me on and let me know. Second, When It's marked as Italic and Bold, That's Gray screaming and just Italic alone is Natsu singing. Just thought I'd make that clear in case it confuses anyone. Lastly, I won't always put the whole song. I'll skip maybe a verse or so. In some chapters, I will put the whole song, you'll see. For now, it's this way.

That aside, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. (:

Juvia pulled Gray by the arm, he stumbled slightly upon sliding through the crowd that was rushing into the venue. Even though he was the one that needed assistance, he caught Juvia when she tripped over the wire coming from the willcall section. His arm wrapped around her waist catching her in time before she could touch the floor. His reflexes were good even when intoxicated, she noticed that. She held onto his arm as they made their way toward the green room. They lifted their hands with a laminate of the "All Access" pass hanging from his pants and her neck, in glancing at the passes the security guard nodded for them to go inside. Juvia helped Gray sit on the black leather couch. He had a vision like this before. A blonde brought him over to the green room once a couple months back. She had instantly straddled him and began grinding her hips on his… the rest history. Though this wasn't like his vision, Juvia walked over to the cooler for a chill double shot from Starbucks. Judging by what she knew and had seen, those coffee ones were his favorite. Even if the energy drink didn't work instantly, she knew he'd be fine by the time he had to go on stage.

One hour - Five minutes till showtime. Gray leaned his head back as Juvia pressed the cool can to his cheek. He sighed thanking her, she didn't know how much he loved the cool feel of the can and in that same moment, he felt a flow of water trickle his face. He jerked awake not realizing he had even fallen asleep in the first place. He blinked shifting his gaze to Juvia, her hands were at her waist and her bangs covered a quarter of her face, he noticed her cheeks with puffed out. Was she angry at him? Had he done anything to upset her?

"What?" He uttered.

"Gray isn't suppose to fall asleep when sobering up." Juvia said.

"Sorry. How long was I out?" Gray asked as he sat up wiping his damp skin.

"About 5 minutes. You got the 50 minute mark from Laxus-San just now before Juvia woke you."

Gray groaned, no wonder a small headache began to form. Just as if she was reading his mind, she handed him a small white tablet that looked similar to a mint, but when she handed him the glass of water he realized it was an aspirin to help him get through the night. Mixing alcohol with medicine wasn't the best idea, but he knew he wouldn't last without them.

"Gray will need it." She explained.

He nodded taking the cup from her hand and immediately chugging down the aspirin with water.

"Where is Gray Fullbuster?!" a faint feminine voice was heard behind the door. He didn't know the voice but for some reason, it knew him.

The door slammed open revealing a blonde woman, long curled tresses, her small frame trapped in a skin tight dress that seemed way too uncomfortable, with rather small bust, her curves weren't as generous as Juvia, he noted and her make up covered face was definitely not recognized. How she knew him, he didn't know but he didn't really care to greet her at the moment.

"What now?" He muttered.

The woman darted towards him, jumping onto his lap as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Gray was dumbfounded. He didn't know this woman - or at least he didn't remember her. Could she be one of those drunken mistakes? Nah, he never took advantage of his state to get women into bed. He wasn't that shallow. He knew his boundaries. It's when one is intoxicated to the point where they black out, they don't know what happened. Their brain doesn't record the events the body went through. He did have a handful of those but he never woke up next to a woman when he did.

Gray looked up at the woman on his lap, he wanted to push her away but her grip was tight on his neck making it harder to breathe. He coughed tapping the girl's side, indicating the girl to loosen her grip. Once she did, he managed to get up and shove her off. He cleared his throat making it clear he wasn't comfortable with her sudden appearance.

"J-Juvia can leave." Juvia spoke softly. Gray's position shifted to stand beside her, his head shaking vigorously as he spoke almost too eagerly for his taste.

"NO!" Gray spat. "You don't have to go anywhere, Juvia."

The woman scoffed placing her hands on her waist as cocked her hips to the side. She clearly didn't like the attention Juvia was receiving from Gray, or Juvia herself for that mattered.

"No, Gray. Really. It's fine. Juvia can leave." Juvia reassured him.

"Then go." The blonde walked up to the couple placing her hand on Gray's chest, though Gray pushed her away. He grabbed onto Juvia's wrist shaking his head. He wasn't about to let an unknown woman get the best of him.

"Security." Gray called then proceeding to tell the man he didn't know her and to escort her woman kicked and fussed, protesting her unnecessary leave. Gray just rolled his eyes, he clearly didn't care if the woman knew him or not. He didn't know her.

"Sorry. That's not the first time that's happened." Gray spoke gruffly with another roll of his eyes.

"It's alright. Juvia knows better than to expect things like this." She looked down.

"yeah. I guess." Gray simply muttered before opening the can of double shot Juvia had given him. He took his first few sips without interruption before he took his previous seat. He closed his eyes once again only to open them back up when Juvia spoke.

"Gray must be very well liked. Juvia can imagine more than half of those girls are here for him and Natsu-San." She giggled lightly as she took her seat at the stool in front of the bar counter - the bartender for the green room wouldn't arrive until late. Gray chuckled, he leaned back taking note of the way she leaned against the stool with both her hands under her rear.

"Nah, I bet twenty bucks they're all mostly hear for Natsu's girlish voice and pink hair. The bastard never leaves a show without a groupie in hand." Gray clarified. "I don't really get attention when he's with me."

"Oh? Is Gray jealous?" Juvia teased, she held her hand up to her lips, clearly holding back a giggle.

"What? No. No way. That pink haired idiot can have all the girls he wants." Gray scoffed.

"Mhm. That's what Gray meant." Juvia teased further.

"Shut up." Gray muttered. He looked off to side, avoiding her gaze in fear she might catch something he didn't want her to see. A blush maybe, but he didn't blush. Why did his face feel so hot? He groaned avoiding her just until his face calmed down a bit.

Juvia huffed out a sigh, shaking her head slightly. He was rather cute when he blushed. He was handsome all together but she was sure he got that a lot. She wouldn't stress it further, no matter how true it was.

15 minutes until showtime. Gray's nerves were beginning to creep up now that he was almost completely sober. He wanted a drink but he knew he couldn't tear down what Juvia helped him build up - his sobriety, of course. He cracked his knuckles repeating to himself "the first show is always the most nerve wrecking." He knew he could do it, he was just getting those first day nerves. He'd get over it as soon as he stepped on stage.

Juvia sat on the stool, leg crossed over the other and her elbow leaned on her bare thigh. She had been wearing short black shorts and a white tank top with her band's logo across the chest. He hair was back in a ponytail leaving her bangs falling over her deep blue eyes. Her cheek rested on her palm while she watched Gray pace around the room.

"Does Gray-Sama need to find a way to cool off. Juvia has a few pointers on stress relief, though she isn't sure Gray would be too comfortable with those methods." She thought out loud.

"If you're talking about what I think you're talking about, you can save that for later." Gray responded.

"What does Gray think Juvia meant?" Juvia blinked showing off the innocence in her words.

"N-Nothing." Gray's mind began to wander once again into the thoughts of earlier that day. His face dropped as he heard her words. She was more innocent than he thought. Great.

"Does Gray need a back rub? Juvia doesn't mind rubbing his tense muscles."

He squeezed the can in his hand, crinkling the can as his cheeks burnt up once again. This time his back was facing her and he was glad he wasn't facing her otherwise the sudden tightening of his pants would show her something she'd might regret seeing.

She placed her hand on his shoulder blade giving him goosebumps. He tried to suppress a shiver though he failed and he turned away once again when she tried standing before him.

"Uh. I think I need to get to the stage already.." Gray uttered, clearly something was on his mind and even if it did play out that way, they'd only have 10 minutes to do so. Definitely not enough time. Gray shook those thoughts from his mind, he tried to focus on what was about to happen. The first show of the tour. He cleared his throat before he could turn to Juvia and thank her for the help. As soon as she had said it was alright, he bolted out the door. To the stage. Leaving Juvia behind flabbergasted with what had just happened.

Fourty seconds. His palms sweat. His heart raced. He couldn't remember the last time he felt so nervous for a show. Maybe it was that he was still having those ideas with Juvia in mind. Perfect timing. He groaned, gathering deep breaths as he tried composing himself. He needn't be thinking of other things and possible scenarios that weren't associated with the show that was about to take place.

Fifteen seconds. Shit. This was it. The entrance song was starting to place in the background indicating it was time to start the show. Gray sucked in a deep breath. It was finally time and now he had to give the best performance he could give the cheering crowd. The cheers. He always fed off the cheers. The chanting of the crowd resonated off the walls. He dried his hands on his shirt and finally he was ready. He took the microphone from Jellal before he jogged onto the stage losing his shirt in the process.

Standing in front of this bed with some matches watch it burn I pray my body burns too!

Gray pumped the crowd, he watched as the kids began jumping up and down, all at a different time. It almost looked as if they were different radiation waves. He saw a few girls scream louder when Natsu entered the stage, though he had a few fangirls of his own, Natsu always had more. At first it bothered him a little but then he realized, he liked the little privacy he got.

Why do I do the things that I do?
And they blind you Yet you are the only one who can see what I've done.

Laying here doesn't feel the same I need to get up and make a change Get up and get over this.My voice it echoes, my thoughts collide. You said I'm dead to you, I bled for you Now your dreams can come true. There's a place in my bed where you rested your head, Now I'm resting alone in this bed and it's cold. I feel like a ghost, these memories go up in smoke, You didn't want serious and It made me delirious. 2:40 AM all I wrote was:

Why do I do the things that I do? And they blind you Yet you are the only one who can see what I've done.

The chorus started up again and Natsu was to sing again. Gray enjoyed his part in the band. He got to be edgy with his voice but that meant he had to take care of it as well. It wasn't easy but he managed just fine. Not to mention that Laxus and Erza would be riding his ass if he didn't.

Guess I'll never know what I meant to you. This year's been lonely but at least it's through. I'll write a letter to my former self:
"Dear sad ghost, why'd you put your heart on the shelf?"

Natsu concluded the entrance song. The crowd's cheers roared once again, deafening everyone who didn't wear ear plugs. Gray walked back toward the small cooler by Freed's drumset, he reached down for a water as Natsu began talking to the crowd and kissing up like he always did. Gray rolled his eyes when he turned his bare back to Natsu.

"ain't that right, Gray? Crocus is the most beautiful city in Fiore, it's full of hot babes and they don't even know it." Natsu thrived on the screaming girls that longed to be either his wife or his one night stand. Not that Gray didn't either, it just didn't boost up his ego as much as it did for Natsu..

"Sure. It's the best fucking city Fiore's got." Gray agreed though he didn't mean it. Natsu always dragged him into his little convos with the crowd. Gray didn't mind. He just wished Natsu wasn't so obvious sometimes. Gray laughed to himself trying to compose his posture once again as he cleared his mind.

"Alright! Crocus. Y'guys ready?!" Gray spoke over what Natsu was saying as the other guys insinuated the start of the next song. "Here we go!" He shouted.

Wrath to the Industry.

Gray jumped off the higher level where the drums sat, landing before his mic stand. He shifted the microphone from one hand to the other, adjusting his comfort. He placed one foot up on the front levels as his body hunched over, bringing the mic up to his lips he began the first verse:

Get over yourself, they can see right through you. We are the future like no one ever knew you. Got the swag of a coward and the heart of a nemesis. If you don't like these lyrics then go listen to Genesis. Sega. We ain't playin' games, you took demise, we'll take the fame.

And I can't wait to say whatever, and I can't wait to shed some light on every little thing you've broken, and get on with my life. And I can't wait to be whoever, and I can't wait to speak my mind on every little thing you've broken, and get on with my life.

Natsu followed with the chorus, he stood beside Gray as he started the second verse. Natsu and Gray weren't the best of friends. In fact, they were each other's greatest rivals but when it came to music and the bond they had formed with the other guys, they'd do anything for each other. Somewhere along the lines, they became brothers, bickering and all nevertheless.

As if almost on cue, Natsu joined Gray on the upper front lever at the edge of the stage. Both guys grinned at the crowd making the girl shrill screams louder. The beat dunked down indication Natsu to start the bridge as Gray pointed the mic towards the crowd. He had missed doing this every night and for the next two months, he got live out his dream with his brothers and sisters.

Gray jumped up from his place, pumping the crowd with each jump of the beat. "Jump! Jump! Jump!" he shouted and the crowd excitedly complied to his command.

Wrath to the Industry and everything it used to be.

Gray scram before Natsu could go on with the chorus once again and finally conclude this song. He walked over to the cool water bottle he had settled above the cooler, taking a swing he let the bottle drop to the floor and he turned back to the audience.

"Crocus, Y'guys still alive out there?" Gray asked turning his gaze toward the upper balcony watching as some of the crowd practically tried to jump down. He laughed taking in the scene before him, though he was practically blinded by the lights flashing down on him. That was the only downside to performing, the light blinding him, not that he mind too much but he'd rather not have to shove contacts into his eyes everyday. He couldn't wear glasses for the fear they'd break while he performed.

As the show went on, Gray wasn't expecting much but when he would hold out the microphone for the crowd to sing, he was a bit shocked they knew most of the words. His lips spread every time he heard them sing his lyrics to him. It was almost like a melody and he sure liked it. On occasion he and Natsu would interact with the audience - mostly filled with teen girls - and each other, laughing and getting along. Erza would be proud, she also wouldn't scold them for bickering on stage.

After their last song, the band slowly walked off stage. The encore was probably more exciting, knowing the crowd cheered for more was always satisfying. The boys were greeted by a towel to wipe their sweat and a bottle of water as they left the stage into the back. Gray scanned the room for a certain blunette only to remember her position was set in the front rather than the back. He sighed. For now, he'd have to find a way to occupy his mind until it was time to go out to the main hall for the signing.

Gray reclined on the leather couch resting his forearm over his eyes. "How long?" he mumbled.

"15 minutes." Erza replied. "They're letting them exit out and form a line in front of the merch table."

"Is that enough time for a quick nap?" Gray asked.

"No, now get up. You need to be fully awake and energized. It's a long line out there. Get up." she pushed him off the sofa, hurrying him off toward the front to the green room. "Get hydrated you'll be needed in 10 minutes."

"I thought you said 15." Gray argued.

"5 minutes!" she shouted walking away once he got up from his position on the couch.

Gray groaned. She went from 15 minutes to 5 in 2. With his new timer, he had to start leaving for the merch table. Mirajane didn't like when he didn't align himself with the table properly. Each member had to beside one another but couldn't be covering her view of the crowd, she always liked to watch the kids wait in line and go crazy for the guys she had known for a long time.

Making his way toward the main lobby of the building, Gray caught up with Rogue placing an elbow on his friend's shoulder and gave a quiet sigh. "Good show, lil'bro." Gray flexed a grin on his lips while Rogue let a chuckle rumble in his throat, he lifted his hand to pat Gray's back and respond.

"You too, old timer." He reciprocated the grin on Gray's lips. "Ready for a the next two hours?"

"As ready as I'll ever be." Gray sighed. They walked out to the plastic table, getting into position and talking amongst themselves until it was time to greet the line of mostly girls who would cry or practically screech for them.

Gray didn't mind the calm ones who would only smile and ask for his signature. It's the overly excited ones who would tell him he had saved their life, he had a problem with. He was glad they had inspired them but the thought of saving a life with just words didn't sit right with him. Sure, he appreciated the kind gestures and words, but he didn't like having to be the voice of a younger generation that could grow to be much greater than they ever would be. It was almost as if the kids shouldered their life on him and Rogue for writing their lyrics.

So Gray gave them each a smile. He didn't want to upset any of them or make them think he was an asshole. Sure, he was tired but he couldn't let his admirers down. Luckily the picture with each was a group photo of the fan with all six guys, Laxus made sure no one took selfies with an individual member. They still had to move everything back into the storage unit they had rented for the tour. They couldn't move the equipment until the last few left the venue.

Gray would occasionally glance at Juvia whom was counting inventory. She was also taking in the last few requests of purchases before she eventually had to take one last count and manage the money made that day before packing up with the help of Lucy and Yuka. Fellow roadies who helped with what was needed. Yuka also happened to be the stage manager for New Year, the band Juvia was touring under.

Every now and then Gray would engage in conversation with her, though he made sure she was alone and he wasn't being needed for a picture. When he had to turn back to meet the next one in line, Loke would give him a knowing smirk followed by the shake of his head. He'd only shrug off his friend's gestures.

With the last few bunch now left in line, Gray was glad they only had a handful to go. He loved interacting with them but only if they caught him at the right time, which they never usually did. He could continue much conversation with the selected few he'd actually talk to because the line had to keep going.

"I'm going to see you guys tomorrow also!" The girl in front of him squealed, more excited about the second day than them.

"Thank you. We'll see you tomorrow then." Gray responded, causing the girl to let out another squeal.

"Oh and Mira is so cute I need a picture with her too! Can I take a picture with he?!" She exclaimed.

"uhh.. yeah, I don't think she'd mind."

"Really?!" She yelled then she proceeded to slipping her arms around his torso making him bend his arms to pat her back.

When the last two came, everyone was about ready to drop but the promise of a free night of drinking thanks to Gildarts made it all worth while. It amused Gray how he and his friend's cheered up at the mention of booze.

"I love you guys. Please marry me." The girl pleaded. "I turn 18 in two years, please wait for me."

Gray raised an eyebrow. He's never heard that before. The girl had pink hair cut up to her jawline. She wore a halter top, with a skirt that very much showed off her firm legs. Curves in the right places but a little slim on the rack.

"My name is Luna and I just can't help it but I've been in love with you since the moment I lay eye on you, Gray. Please wait for me." she mumbled, her hand covered her face making the words come out somewhat muffled. With all that make up on, you couldn't really tell she was 16.

"You're 16?" Gray asked, Luna nodded with a pink hue dusting her cheeks as she timidly walked up to him wrapping her arms around his torso and burying her face in his chest.

"I couldn't be dishonest with you, my love."

"Er...sure. Whatever." He muttered patting her back as softly as he could, he could finally exhale once she let go and walked away. Gray blinked almost uncertain that had just happened. At the moment, he didn't give too much thought into it, he was used to it. Not that he would get that all the time, he just didn't give those attention.

With the last of the bunch being attended, the guys spread out helping Mira or helping out with what was left. Once everything was back in storage, It was finally time for the endless alcohol to be consumed until curfew. This they were all ready for.

So sorry this as way over due. Gruvia week really set me back because some of the prompts grave me writer's block even though I had been planning for weeks prior. Also, I procrastinate a lot so that didn't help. haha. I hope this chapter isn't as bad as does justice, I'm already working on CH 3 and CH 4 of A Spark of Happiness. So look forward to that.