Draconian Chronicles 3: Prologue

Draconian Chronicles 3: Prologue

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Van flew above the land of Gaia on Escaflowne in its dragon form. Hitomi knelt besides him, admiring the land. They had seen so much burning and pillaging of perfectly peaceful cities due to the Ziaboch Empire, Hitomi had almost forgotten how beautiful this world was. True, they had beautiful places on her home of the Mystic Moon, but here it was different. Like the ground was just born; growing its way to a new world. Trees grew more numerous then they ever did on Earth and the grass was so bright and lively, the wind played across it in waves that made a spectacular show for the four travelers.

The other two passengers on this mythical metal creature were two felines by the name of Merle and Reeko. Merle had been with Prince Van of Fanel since he was a kid, and Hitomi had joined them years later, sending the cat girl on a brand new and dangerous adventure. Reeko, was the rookie of the group, he had joined them when they came across his village of Petite Beau. After saving the town from the Ziaboch Empire, Reeko had fallen in love with Merle, and had joined them in their fight against the Empire.

This…the Ziaboch Empire, led by Dilandau and Folken, and the Emperor Dornkirk. These three had led armies after armies, to destroy first Fanelia, then Astoria, and then they went after Petite Beau! They were after one thing, and that was Atlantis. Home of the Draconians, and a very powerful weapon that could be used, if in the wrong hands, to rule all of Gaia.

Van looked down at the land and sighed. He remembered when Fanelia used to be as beautiful. Now it was burned to the ground, because of Dilandau and the Ziaboch Empire.

As if knowing what he was thinking, Hitomi stood up and put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry. We'll make everything right again." She said to sooth her now Fiancée.

Van smiled and gave Hitomi a peck on the cheek. "What would I ever do without you?"

She smiled. "I don't even want to think of a life without you. You are so special to me, and saved my life more times than I can count. I love you so much."

She laid her head on his shoulder and he smiled, breathing in her exotic scent, one from the Mystic Moon. "You saved my life too. That makes us kindred spirits."

She smiled and snuggled up to him.

Merle growled in annoyance. Do they always have to be so mushy??

Reeko laughed at Merle expression. "So, uh…where are we headed?" He asked Van. Merle looked up and smiled as he changed the subject for her. She licked him on the cheek, making him blush.

"We're heading to Florin. The Empire hasn't gotten there yet, we can get supplies." Van replied.

Hitomi nodded. "Florin it is then." And they set off in the sky, towards the West; their journey was far from over.

Folken entered the darkened chamber of his new Floating Fortress. He walked to three small pillars and pressed down the devices on top, in a secret sequence. The large monitor in front of him glowed brightly and a face appeared. Folken suppressed a smile. "My lord, you summoned me?"

The figure glowered at his servant. "I have. My visions have revealed something that might just be the thing to allow us to get the hidden power of Atlantis."

Folken looked up. "What is it My Lord?"

Emperor Dornkirk smiled. "The girl from the Mystic Moon. From what you have told me and what my visions tell me, she has the power of the Rhinestone of Life, does she not?"

Folken nodded. "She does, along with my brother."

"Then her ability to use the stone confirms my suspicions. She unknowingly knows something that is very valuable to us. I am coming to you to personally oversee that my plans are followed through in this matter." The Emperor said to his servant.

Folken hid his chock and his fear. "You are coming here?"

"Yes, that is correct. Make ready for my arrival." Then the image distorted and disappeared.

Folken swallowed hard. He had a lot to get done between now and the Emperor's arrival.

Van touched down outside the city of Florin's borders at about dusk. Hitomi, Merle, and Reeko disembarked and looked at the city with awe. "That's Florin?" Hitomi said in shock.

Before them lay a city, that looked almost identical to Fanelia. It was a large castle surrounded by several smaller buildings, probably the homes of the people of Florin. Van looked on in wonder. It truly was their sister city. Hitomi yawned, and Van looked over at her. "We'd better rest up, before we enter the city. It might be another trap by Ziaboch, so we'll need to be on our guard." He proposed.

Reeko nodded. "I'll take first watch." He volunteered.

Van opened his mouth to protest, but Reeko cut him off. "Look, who else to watch out at night, but a cat? I see better in the dark than you do. I am the more likely choice."

Van sighed in defeat. "Fine, if you see anything suspicious, wake me up, got it?"

Reeko nodded and Merle grabbed onto his arm. "I'll take watch with him!!"

Van shook his head, and Hitomi laughed. "Come on, dear. Let's get some sleep." Then she led him off to get their bedrolls.

Later on that night, Emperor Dornkirk set foot on Folken's Floating Fortress. Folken knelt before his master, Dilandau by his side. "We welcome you My Lord."

"Arise." The Emperor said. Folken and Dilandau rose to their feet and followed the Emperor to a secluded Room. "Dilandau," The Emperor spoke. "What is it that we seek?"

Dilandau swallowed hard, hardly believing he was speaking the Emperor Dornkirk. "We seek to find Atlantis and use its hidden power to rule Gaia."

"Very good." The Emperor said. "And how do we find Atlantis?"

Dilandau was stumped. Folken smiled. "We have yet to find a way My Lord."

"Until now." Their lord corrected. "The girl from the Mystic Moon holds to key to unlocking that information."

"She knows where Atlantis lies?" Dilandau questioned in disbelief.

"She does. All I have to do is take that information from her." He smiled. "Folken."

"My Lord?"

"Take three Doppelgangers and head to the city of Florin. That is where you will find them. Send them to me for instructions and soon Atlantis will be ours."

"It will be done, My Lord." Folken bowed, as did Dilandau and they left the room.

The Emperor smiled. Soon, Angel of Light, your secret will be revealed to me, and all Gaia will fall.

A/N: That's the end of the prologue; this is the chapter where all the cards are in play. We get the big guys in on the action. Keep an eye out for Part two!! And you had better review! Onegai? (please?)