Where the Sky Meets the Sea
By: MysticMoon

Disclaimer: Visions of Escaflowne belongs to all dah "big companies" in Japan!! Lucky them!!
I don't own anything but Dilandau....hehehe...I wish!! Enjoy and remember r+r!

A/N-Poor me!! I only saw the stupid Fox Kids dubbed version! And there was a cliffhanger....
grrrrrr.....stupid Fox Kids......they even put it off the air!!! This story is inspired by Zibbelcoot
(Go read her story!)....cuz she wrote about the most adorable guy...Dilly!! To Yukari-chan,
mah anime buddy and fellow writer!! Thanx...^_~ O yea...please review!!

*thoughts*
"talking"
~*~flashbacks~*~

Where the Sky Meets the Sea
Chapter 0ne
By: Sora-chan

It was just too perfect. Princess Mariko Hayashi stares out the open window, watching
as the last bits of reds, oranges, and yellows disappear from the sky. Just as the sun
disappeared over the horizon, a loud knock was heard from the door.
"Princess Mariko, Your parents would like to see you in the royal chamber,"the servant
said from the other side of the door.
"I'll be out in just a minute!," Mariko said happily.

Dilandau Albatou watched as his Dragonslayers trained. His crimson eyes narrowed as
he saw the new member of the Dragonslayers, Razan Adachi, lose his balance and was
quickly defeated by Gatty. Dilandau walked over to the fallen boy, and slapped him swiftly
across the face which left a trail of blood.
"No Dragonslayer of mine is going to be a klutz! Get your sorry ass up right now!,"
Dilandau screamed before slapping him once more. Dilandau retreated back into his room
and lefted his men in awe.
"That stupid bastard, don't even know what he's doing," he grumbled to himself as he
flopped down on the chair. He closed his eyes but they were quickly opened again when he
heard a voice call him from the opposite side of the door. Dilandau flung the door open to
reveal a messenger boy.
"King Hirotaka and Queen Sumi of the kingdom of Mizu would like to see Dilandau
Albatou, General of the Dragonslayers, in the royal chamber. There are some matters to be
discussed."
Dilandau slammed the door shut and called out lazily, "I'll be there!"

Princess Mariko walked down the dimly-lit halls. The torches were throwing shadows
all over the place. She entered her parent's royal chambers and greeted them.
"Good evening Father, Mother. How are you feeling?," asked Mariko with a big smile.
She just couldn't resist being so cheerful.
"We're fine dear and how about you?," replied Queen Sumi. *She is so happy, I don't
know how to break it to her*
Before Mariko could answer, the royal chamber doors was flung open violently and
Dilandau walked in with an airy stride. *What the hell do they need me for!? And what is
she doing here....? That annoying bitch of a princess!*
"And good morning to you, General," although Mariko was still jumpy after the
General's entrance, she still felt carefree. *Even if he is here, nothing could go wrong
today!*
Dilandau did not bother to answer Mariko but remained standing next to her and
glared. King Hirotaka cleared his throat and began to talk about his decision, a decision
that was hard on both him and his wife, but will be harder on the princess.
"As you know, the kingdom of Chanyan is attacking the city gates," before King
Hirotaka could continue further, he was rudely interrupted by Dilandau.
"So, you want me and my Dragonslayers to handle them? No problem, I haven't had a
battle in a while. It would be fun," Dilandau smirked. *evil thought*
"No, that is not what I had in mind. *O...god help me* I want to send Princess Mariko
to her cousin's place, in Fanelia, and want you and your Dragoslayers to be her guards and
guides," the King answered back. *Glad I got that out, now wait for the explosion*
And King Hirotaka did get the explosion that he was waiting for.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!," Dilandau and Mariko screamed at the
same time. They both looked at each other and had a glaring contest.
"You cannot put the Dragonslayers as bodyguards! We were trained to be in battle.
We will not do this and you cannot make us!, the General screamed in fury.
"Dad!! Why do you have to make me go with a whole bunch of guys I don't even know!
Especially the Dragonslayers! Hmph, I won't go. Why do you have to make me go?!?!?!,"
Mariko was nearly in tears.
"What do you mean, especially the Dragonslayers.....hmmm?? Whats wrong with us??
I don't want to protect a spoiled brat princess!," retorted Dilandau.
"ENOUGH. I WILL NOT HEAR ANY MORE NONSENSE! I HAVE MADE MY CHOICE AND
THATS FINAL! NO MORE BICKERING BETWEEN YOU TWO! Now......General, you will obey
my orders. You and your Dragonslayers are bound by contact after the fall of Zaibach, am I
correct? Now you will protect my daughter. Mariko, honey, we only want to protect you. You
will be safe at Fanelia. You can see all your old friends again," King Hirotaka just wanted to
go back to bed and rest.
"But dad.........," Princess Mariko whined. * No! no! no! no! no! no! no! no! no! no! no!
no! no! no! no! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......damnit!*
The General, of course, was tired of them two. He walks quickly towards the exit, and
leftwith a loud bang as he closed the door.
The King called after Dilandau, "General, please have your Slayers ready. You will be
leaving in two days."
"Whatever," muttered Dilandau. *No!! King Hirotaka should go to hell!! Can't believe
we have to bring that bitch to Fanelia, of all places!!*

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