Juvia Harem: Water Goddess of evanescence | DISCONTINUED

Chapter Seven: Cotton Candy Mission Part Two

I giggle, before letting myself speak once more. "Juvia thinks that's the perfect name." I say as he grins in victory. "I knew you'd like it!" He chuckles as I take the paper and write down the words Cotton Candy down. "Great! I'm gonna go give this to Gramps." Natsu declares as he then runs off and I await for his return. With just a couple of stomps, Natsu finally comes back. "Oii." He says softly, as his eyes meet mine. "Natsu?" I tilt my head as he smiles. "Our mission was approved!" He tells me as I jump happily.

"That's awesome! Why don't we go now?!" I say as Natsu nods. "We can eat at a buffet later on, you can pay." Natsu says as I sigh, looking at my pocket and find some decent amount of money. "Alright, we can go after we finish the mission." I tell him as he rubs his tummy before patting it. "I absolutely looooooove foood!" Natsu says cheerfully as I giggle and look to the side. "Juvia knows that...actually everyone in the guild knows that. The only person that can eat more than you can is Droy." I state as Natsu groans.

"That guy can probably eat for hours." He mutters as I smile. "Well, we better go catch our train! We don't want to be late!" I say as Natsu immediately covers his mouth as he gurgles. "Are you kidding me...we have to go on a train...Juvia I'm gonna lose my mind..." Natsu says, shoving the mission paper in his pocket as he fixes his black long vest, along with his scarf. "Come on Juvia...let's get this trai--glurghh..ride over with..." Natsu sulks his way out as I follow close by, leaving the guild for hours.

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The rolling of the wheels clashing on the train tracks hit my ears as I lean back, closing my eyes. Then I remember, Natsu knows a thing or two about dragons. "Natsu-San?" I speak as Natsu exhales heavily and removes his mouth from the brown doggy bag that was preventing him from getting any sicker. "Yeah?" He speaks up, a little bit sick in his voice. "You're a dragon slayer right? You can tell me about dragons?" I ask, hoping to get at least some info so I can get to know Leonidas better than our last encounter.

"Dragons?? They're so rare! But Igneel is the greatest coolest dragon ever!" Natsu mentions his fostered father as he chuckles and bares his canines. "He taught me how to read and write and he raised me...but..." I place my forefinger on his lips as his eyes widen, and he looks into mine deeply. "Don't speak." I say, knowing that he'd go into a depressed state over my question. His right hand grasps my wrist, as he yanks.

"Woa!"

My body is sent flying forward, and in Natsu's actions, my face hits his broad and strong chest, as I feel his silky scarf on my eyelids. He takes off my blue hat, as he then slips off his scarf, putting it around my neck, as he puts my hat on his head. I look up, slowly, and see him smiling. "See?" He says as I feel the scarf on me, and I inhale the scent of strawberries. "Natsu-San it's sweet..." I say as Natsu chuckles. "I'm gonna wear your beanie until we come back to the guild, and you keep wearing my awesome scarf!" He says as I giggle and hold his hand, raising both in the air and shout.

"Team Cotton Candy!"

Natsu smiles, as he says it too, "Team Cotton Candy!"

"TEAM COTTON CANDY!"

And with that, the train comes to an abrupt halt as I stand up. "Now it's time for the mission!" I say as I scurry on off as Natsu follows close by. The wind waves through my scarf--Natsu's scarf, and I jump off, and Natsu soars out. I giggle, as we both stand a few feet before the town. "It's quiet..." I say as Natsu nods, looking around. "Let's go Juvia." He says to me as I nod and I start to run.

Natsu runs as well, and we both head for the town, having it be quiet. Not a single sound. "Hellooooo!!!" Nastu looks around as I do as well, unaware of the extreme quietness that filled the air. I know the town is suppose to be a peaceful town, but this...is rather too quiet. "Natsu..." I speak as Natsu looks at me slowly. "Ah?" He says softly as I look at him. "Let's be cautious about this...but let's move forward and investigate the unknown creatures." I tell him as he smiles and nods. "Alright." Few steps, slowly in.

The wind is the only visible sound as Natsu and I walk around. "Oiiii, this is too quiet, I don't like it..." Natsu sighs as I take a look at him. "Juvia doesn't either...but..." I bite my lip as Natsu and I walk around, and suddenly, we hear crunching, very loud, crunching. "What's that?!" Natsu says as I usher him to shush, just in case. The crunching gets louder, only this time, it sounds like something grinds against the teeth. Liquid? Saliva. Meat? Blood? I bite my lip, unable to process this as I mask my fear entirely.

Growling.

Hissing.

Grueling noise.

Slowly, I hide behind a house, as Natsu puts his hands on my stomach and almost squeezes me into a hug, but I remain quiet. And my eyes widen as Natsu gasps softly under his breath.

There, infront of us, was a black shadow beast, with deep deep red--the color of pure blood, and very sharp white long teeth with blood smudged and stained on it, along with an apricot, meaty substance in between as it chews. It slowly dives its head down as it indulges in its feast. Then, I realize, its eating a human.