What Happened to Our Futures

The Rain Woman's Storm

Erza's POV
It now became abundantly clear that I was a guild master with a responsibility to these members. I'm pacing the floor trying to think of possible battle strategies. It's now been about 3 days since Mest told us of the attack. I notified the other guilds via lacrima about this. We need to stay connected because I'm sure that it's not going to be isolated just to Fairy Tail. Jellal is still traveling around with Crime Sorcière. I need to notify the group for safety reasons. I'm in the guild , and I shoot Mira a quick glance. She automatically picks up on it, and she beckons Rosemary, my daughter, with a piece of strawberry cake.
I stare at the Lacrima patiently waiting to see my husband's sweet face appear but I do not get that. I instead receive an up close view of a scared dragon slayer. "Erik your holding that to close to your face" I hear a female voice say in the background. " oh yeah" Erik says moving it farther out. "Oh not for me" he mutters before yelling "Jellal it's your wifey!"
I can see Jellal's face come into frame, and I can't help but break into a smile. "What's the matter Scarlet?" he says warmly. "I wish it could be a happy call..." I start. Jellal face immediately turns into one of concern.
"Is Rosemary ok?!" Jellal says frantically.
"She's fine it's just Mest Gryder was attacked by a demon we think is from the "war"."
"Oh.. I thought they were all dead now" Jellal says depressingly.
"It seems not" I say grimly "just stay on high alert" he only nods his head at me. When I clearly hear Meredy's voice "Jellal we got to go!" before coming into frame. "Oh hi Erza" she waves. Jellal smiles at again before waving bye , and his pictures slowly fade away. I didn't want Rosemary getting anymore worried than she already was so I cracked a plan with Mira to distract her.
Rose's currently walking towards me her side ponytail swaying at every step. Her face clearly says mother I mean business.
"Mother" she declares
"Yes strawberry?" I say
"I heard Auntie Juvia has returned today by Nashi" she says .
"Oh that is glorious news" I say trying to make sure the relief in my voice doesn't show too much. That's when I hear the slight drip drop against the roof which then turns to a pounding sound of thunderstorm in a matter of seconds. Then it's confirmed in my head ,Juvia is home.

Juvia's POV
Juvia is tired... no more than tired. Juvia is exhausted, and misses her Gray-sama. Juvia has dragged herself, and Storm all around Foire looking. Storm is Juvia, and Gray-Sana'a son. Whom Juvia loves more than anything. Storm is thankfully asleep so Juvia can cry silently. I've done good not talking in the third person for so long but I'm so tired that I don't mind the relapse. Juvia's face is gross, tears drench Juvia's face. The rain starts pouring outside, and Juvia can't help but wail. That's when Juvia's little Storm sleepily comes through the hallway "mama?" his voice dripped in concern.
"Oh Storm" I say
He comes toddling towards me before dumping himself in my arms. I feel his small hands reach up to wipe my tears. "Mama don't cry .. Papa will be back soon" he says while smiling up at me. Oh my little Storm you look so much like my Gray- sama I say to myself . He has his beautiful dark hair,and similar facial features but I can proudly say he has my eyes.
The storm outside dies down as I wipe my tears , and hold him close. That is right Juvia will always have Storm.
Lucy's POV
I sent Nashi to the guild with Levy this morning. I saw Juvia looking so forlorn I knew that meant bad news. So I decided to visit her but I didn't expect to get caught in her downpour. I haven't seen a Juvia rain in a long time. That's when it suddenly clears up just like that. I rapped my knuckles gently against her apartment door hoping to receive entry. Juvia opens the door with Storm in her arms. I can tell she's been crying, and I also can feel it.
"Oh Lucy I'm sorry you got caught in that"
"It's fine" I say
I was about to talk when when Juvia cuts me off with "Still no news on Gray-sama but thankfully no bad" she says with a farce smile.
I find myself only able to nod .
"Cana's back" I blurt outright attempting a subject change.
"Oh that is good" she responds
"She has a kid" I let out
"Really?" Juvia says outright curiosity.
"Yeah he's around the others ages he fits right in." I'm sure Storm will get along with him."
The conversation is awkward for both us when I see her only nodding at me. I turn around, and tell her "I have to get going but you should come by the guild today." I'm already halfway down when Juvia opens her door again , and clearly wants to say something. When a large explosive sound cuts her off rattling everything around us. It sounds like it's in the distance. This fear that sits deeply inside is about erupt. I need to see Nashi that is the only thing I can think when everything around me goes black.