Far From Comfort

18. An Old Friend

~Juvia's PoV~

I was sitting on a table chatting with Levy and Gajeel when Mira called me over. "Juvia! Come here for a second please!"

I walked over to the bar and sat down on one of the stools. "What's up?"

"Here." She slid a piece of paper towards me. "You told me to notify you when there was a solo mission available."

I grabbed the paper and my face lit up. "Thank you Mira!"

She smiled and nodded then walked away to serve other people.

I read the mission. They needed a mage to put down some mages that had been robbing different establishments. Sounds easy enough!

I folded the piece of paper and shoved it in my pocket, then walked out of the guild hall towards the train station. It seemed like a quick enough mission, so I don't think I'll need to take anything with me.

I got on the train and sat down in an empty booth, looking at the view from the window.

I'm glad I joined Fairy Tail. Mavis knows where I'd be if I had stayed in Phantom Lord...

My eye lids starting feeling heavy, and soon enough I started drifting into a deep sleep.

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I woke up to the sound of a lady speaking. "We should be arriving at the last destination in 10 minutes. Please make sure you take all luggage with you. Thank you!"

I looked at the time, only to realize I had been asleep for about 20 minutes.

About ten minutes later, the train pulled up to the platform and I stepped off, taking in the sight of the town. I stretched my arms up and yawned.

I then took the mission paper out of my pocket and read the information again.

'It is highly likely that the next robbery will take place in Sol's Diamonds, a jewelry store in the town center.'

Guess I'll go there then...

I took a map of the town from an information desk and spotted the jewelry store. It looked to be 10 minutes walking so I didn't waste any time and immediately headed there.

I took in the sight of the town as I walked to the store. There were many Inns and restaurants, so I guess there must be a lot of travelers and tourists around here.

After a few minutes, I stood in front of a small store by the town center. The sign on top read 'Sol's Diamonds' in cursive writing.

It had a few mannequins displayed wearing different kinds of jewelry.

I stared through the window at the beautiful jewels, but one in particular caught my attention. It was a small silver necklace with a sapphire blue rain drop hanging down.

I looked down at a label just underneath it.

50,000 Jewels?! WHAT?! I don't think I'll be able to afford that unless I stop paying rent!

A/N I don't think I mentioned this before but 100 Jewels is about $1. Just fyi. Anyways back to the story.

I sighed and entered the small store, making a small bell near the door ring. I looked over to the counter to find it was empty.

"Hello?" I called while looking around the store for the owner. "Anyone here?"

"I'll be right with you!" A man with a thick accent replied from the storage room.