The Shadows of Tragedy

Chapter 30

She could not recognize where she was or what time period she was in. She did not understand why she was wearing these clothes or how she ended up here on the first place. But she did not care. She did not care because at this moment she was so very happy.

The sun was shinning so brightly today that it was like the whole world was bathed in gold and the waves of the sea had become so calm which meant that ships would be able to return here safely. Which meant her beloved would come back to her alive.

And he did come back. When she saw him her heart filled with joy and relief. They embraced, he took her into his arms and kissed her. She would then tell him how much she missed him and how she hated waiting for him.

"I wish you wouldn't have to go away on those shipping expeditions." She told him. "I know it's part of your work but I'm always so frightened that something will happen."

"Nothing will happen." He assured her. "My father has been doing this since he was my age and he's still alive and well."

"But I hear so many stories from widows who lost their husbands to the sea."

"And I promise you that when we're married you'll never be one of those widows."

"If I were to become one I would probably try to join you in your watery grave."

"Don't say that." He said with deep concern. "Don't ever say that. Not even in jest."

"It's no jest. I mean it. If you were to die then I would die as well. Of a broken heart."

"No you wouldn't. You would live. I would want you to."

"But how could I live if you were gone?"

"We wouldn't be apart forever. We'd find someway to be together again." He said holding her with all the love he had. "If we were to be separated by death I would spend my entire after life trying to get back to you and then one day in another time, in another place, you'll glance across and see a stranger who you've known forever."

She caressed his face and kissed him passionately. Words could not describe how much she loved this man. She would have done anything to stay with him forever and she was certain that if she died while he still lived her soul would not ascend into heaven. No not yet. Instead it would find a way to return to earth in a new life do she could see him again.

"Oh Gray." She whispered between kisses. "I love you so much."

And that's when Juvia woke up. Another night having one of those strange dreams. One where she was in another place, in another time, being loved by a man she knew yet at the same time couldn't recognize. It was different this time. Now she had a name for this man. Now she knew who he was. Gray was the man from her dreams. The only question was, why?

Unable to get back to sleep she got out of bed and decided to get a drink of water or something to clear her head. She had just reached the end of the hallway when she heard a voice ask.

"You okay?" It was Cana.

"I...I just couldn't sleep. That's all." She said.

"Bad dreams?"

"Not exactly. Just confusing ones."

"Well if you ever need a shrink's opinion my office is always open."

"Thank you but right now I think I just need to get a little water and maybe clear my mind." She said. "If you don't mind me asking what are you doing up at this hour Dr. Alberona?"