#juvimitch

Juvia's the heir to the family throne, slowly being crushed by the weight of all the expectations that have been placed on her by her family (namely her mother). She was one of the few people within the Kingdom to be cursed by an unknown entity: All her dreams may never come true. Every night when she goes to sleep, she has the sweetest of dreams. A free life to do whatever she wishes, her mother supporting her, and her fiancé being right by her side…..but it was all just a dream...Right?

Finally fed up with the treatment she receives, Juvia racks up the courage to run away from everything.

But…..she doesn't know where she's going. The only place she's memorized how to get to just so happens to be her arranged fiancé's castle.

She makes her way there, not knowing she's being followed. Her personal knight Deuce Spade, assigned to keep an eye on her, continues with his duty to protect her and stays ten steps behind Juvia throughout her journey. As much as it pains him to see Juvia with her fiancé, He knows he never stood a chance. Only In his dreams.

Once Juvia's finally made it to his castle, she manages to sneak behind towards the fountain hidden in the flower garden surrounded by deep red roses and sunny marigolds. Their favorite flowers. And his favorite place to be at night.

With her heart pounding in her chest to her ears, She calls out his name. Not loudly so as to not disturb anyone who could possibly be around, but loud enough for him to snap his head back at the familiar voice he's grown to love.

“Juvia? What are you doing here? Rather, how did you get here?”

Why was she here? Was she being followed? targeted?

"I need you to help me, Mitch. This is the one thing I ask of you so please..”

Juvia explained her situation. The desperation in her voice made his heart strain. Mitch didn't even know he could still feel such a thing, but that changed the day he was introduced to Juvia. There was only one thing on his mind after that moment: Bring Juvia the happiness she deserves.

From then on, Mitch guided Juvia away from all the things that hurt her, her soft shaky hand in his rough calloused one. The hand that Deuce's gloved hand has only held from helping her down the stairs.

On their way to who knows where, the Royals (and hidden knight) stumble upon an old, mossy tower.

Originally intending to just walk on by, they hear questionable noises from said tower. A crash, a groan, and a swear. Well...curiosity killed that cat. Naturally, they went up into the tower. Mitch's hold on Juvia was tight with the creaky steps and falling rubble.

Once they reached the top, it truly was a sight to behold.

Books scattered, pages with near ineligible writing and drawings and a couple of spilt potions had covered the floor of the tower's only room. And stood in the corner was someone with their back turned, talking to themselves and searching for something.

"Uhm…..Excuse me!"

The hooded figure jumped and screeched in shock at a voice other than their own. They took their hood off to reveal a young woman with glasses, blue hair and heavy dark circles. After the initial shock, the woman introduced herself as Mayuu, a wizard who resides in this tower with the intent to guide those who come across. It was almost ironic the two Royals decided to feed their curiosity and venture inside.

"What can I do? Will I ever find the freedom and happiness I've longed for?"

Juvia explained her curse to the wizard Mayuu, doing her best to not shed a tear. She was always the emotional type. Mitch squeezed her hand to reassure her a little. Mayuu couldn't help but feel an intense wave of nostalgia course through her body.

She's dealt with this situation before…Very recently.

"Go against your curse. Set your happiness in stone and you'll be the victor. What do you really want to do?"

What do I really want to do? It was a rather vague question but it gave Juvia the push she needed. She knew exactly what she wanted. She wanted to be with someone. Someone who loves her, who cares for her, is willing to protect her and support her throughout all the rough times. But that arose yet another problem…..There were two people who fit that description. Juvia loved her knight Deuce Spade, she did.

But she made up her mind the moment she met him.

Her fiancé Prince Mitch was the one.

He was there for her from the start, albeit cold and steely. The more they visited each other, the closer they became. Eventually, love blossomed in their hearts for the other. Mitch could see it in her eyes and facial expression, the way her breathing started to pick up and face flushed. He wanted to be the one, but that would defeat the purpose of his goal. He wants Juvia to be happy and there was a feeling somewhere deep down that he could be a reason for that smile of hers..

Walking down and out of the tower after giving the wizard Mayuu an extremely generous payment, It was silent. The two of them just stood there facing one another, eyes however staring at the ground which seemed more important. Then, Juvia broke the silence.

“It’s you. I…It’s always been you, Mitch.”

Mitch’s heart stopped. How could she love him? He doesn’t deserve her love. Is he worthy of feeling this way?

For the first time in forever, Mitch felt…happy. He was silent the whole time, making Juvia’s anxiety skyrocket.

“I-uh…I understand if you don’t really feel the same way! I just kind of thought we had something y’know? I love you but listen, we can still be just friends-“

With that, Mitch cut off Juvia’s rambling by grabbing her waist and pulling her into a kiss. He almost regretted it until he felt Juvia melt in his hold and place her hands on his cheeks. Oblivious to their surroundings, a wave of light surrounded them. Red butterflies with golden specks flew freely in the area.

The curse was lifted, Juvia knew. She finally found her happiness. Her freedom.

The knight Deuce Spade made his way back to the castle with a heavy heart, seeing he’s no longer needed to protect Juvia.

Mitch, not used to this feeling of fulfillment within his heart, looked down at Juvia with a small grin.