Without Her

Chapter 2

*Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story.
Warning: There will be angst, and yaoi in this story (boy x boy) though very little. If you don't like it, then don't read it. Also, there will be a lot of letters in this chapter. Please excuse any mistakes I may have missed in this chapter.*

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2 weeks later.

Juvia still hadn't woken up. The doctors said the longer she took to wake up, the less likely it was that she ever would. Everyone tried to go about their daily business, but it just wasn't the same without her.

They all missed her. Without her, there seemed to be a void. Juvia always tried to make people feel better if they were down, always tried to make everyone happy, especially her Gray-sama. It was because of this that everyone tried to stay happy and cheerful. It didn't work.

The guild was silent. There were no parties and guild brawls. It was quiet. Erza, Cana, Wendy and Lucy had decided to go into Juvia's apartment. They wanted to clean it for when the water wizard woke up. It all seemed so gloomy, the sky was dark most of the time, ready to weep the moment Juvia was gone for good.

Erza switched the light on, the four of them gaping at the amount of Gray things she had. They all laughed in amusement as they set about their tasks. One would not believe how dusty a place could get in just two weeks.

Wendy was sweeping the floor when her eyes landed on a desk. There was a stack of notes and envelopes on the desk. Curious, Wendy walked closer, eyes first glancing at the notes until she looked towards the letters.

Gray-sama.

One read. Curious, Wendy picked up to read the next one.

Gajeel-kun.

The next read. She picked up the letters, reading each one's name. After Gajeel was Sting, then Rogue. Cana, herself, Lucy, Natsu, Erza and even Master Makarov. Realisation hit her then. These were all obviously meant for them, but did Juvia know what would happen to her?

"What you got there, Wendy?" Cana asked.
Wendy was silent for a little while.
"Juvia left us letters," she spoke softly.
"What?" Erza asked, whiping around.
Wendy nodded and held out Erza's letter to her.

Taking it gently, Erza stared at the neat handwriting before gently opening it as Wendy gave Lucy and Cana their own. Erza's hands shook gently as she opened the letter. She stared at the words, not taking any of them in, well aware of the other girls' eyes on her. Taking a deep breath, she started reading.

Erza-san,

If you're reading this letter, then that means that something has happened to Juvia.

She doesn't really know what to say, but she knows that everyone would need some comfort. Juvia's death would no doubt bring up long buried feelings from when Lisanna died. She is sorry this had to happen, she didn't mean to bring heartache to the guild.

Juvia usually doesn't write like this, in third person, she only speaks that way, but she thinks it would provide some comfort if she wrote the way she talks.

Erza-san, Juvia is sorry she isn't there anymore, at least, not in person. Juvia believes she'll still be there, in spirit and in the memories of all her friends. She has been worried about you for a while now. Erza seemed to be really upset lately.