I Need You
By: Faye_Valentine00
Disclaimer - I don't own Escaflowne so don't sue! :)
Hitomi sat on her bed staring up at the ceiling of her dorm. She had left Gaea 7 years ago but it felt like only yesturday. her memories were just as vivid now as they were the day that she had come home. Hitomi felt a twing of regreat in her heart as she thought of Van Fanel, the king who had taken her heart so long ago. At the time, she knew that there was no way that she would have been able to remain in Gaea but now, with her college years coming to a close next week and her future staring her in the face, Hitomi could not think of one thing on earth that could truly make her happy. The only thing that made her smile these days was her memories. Last winter her mother had passed away and Yukari and Amano had gotten married two weeks ago and after graduation, they were moving overseas to England to pursue a job offer for Amano. When they leave, Hitomi would be alone. Quitely, she blinked away her tears and rolled over trying to welcome the sleep to erase her pain.
Van sat in yet another extremly boring meeting, in which his presence was required, He went to these meetings almost everyday, yet he rarely ever had a chance to state his opinion to the council. They acted as if he was invisable. If only he could be that lucky. Van allowed his mind to wander and his thoughts always drifted to the same girl. Hitomi. Ever since she left, women had thrown themselves at the young king but he barely even noticed. To him, even after all these years, Hitomi was his true love, his soul mate and he had faith that someday they would be together once more.
Suddenly the pendant hanging from his neck began to glow. This had not happened since Hitomi and Escaflowne had gotten in close contact to each other. What could it mean? Was something wrong with Hitomi?! Without saying a word to anyone, he lept to his feet and bolted out the door to get some air and figure out what was going on.
"LORD VAN!!!!!!!" Merle, a beautiful catwoman now, leap over to him, curling up next to him with a smile when she suddenly sensed something and immediatly lept on top of Van, Grabbing Hitomis pendant, "What is going on?"
Although she tried to hide the fear, her eyes showed Van the truth, she was afraid, and that caused him to be even more concerned. "I don't know. It just started to glow." It had been so many years since Van had seen Hitomi but he had never even for a moment doubted his true feeling for her, even if he could not say it to anyone else but Merle and Allen. "I need to go to her!"
The sudden sound of urgecy in Vans voice, unnevered Merle. "Van... it has been a long time and I miss her too but do you think it is the right thing to do?" She was actually trying to be as tackful as possible, what if Hitomi had found someone new. Van would be crushed and then Merle would be forced to kill Hitomi because no body hurts HER Lord Van!
"I have to Merle. It has been too long all ready and I have to know what is going on." He leaned over and kissed Merle on the cheek like the little sister he had always seen her as and then he extended his wings and smiled as best as he could. "Wish me luck!"
"GOOD LUCK!" Merle yelled to Van as he set of into the sky towards the Mystic Moon. *Crap! How am I going to explain Vans disappearce from the castle this time. He better bring her back with him or there is gonna be hell to pay!* Her own thoughts made her giggle as she sat to try to think of a good excuse for his disappearance.
Hitomi lay in her bed drenched with sweat. Tears fell from her eyes as horrible visions invaved her dreams. They were memories of all the horror that she had faced while in Gaea. Then only differance was that Van was gone in the dreams, There was no one there to help protect her, not even Allen. Her dreams shot back and forth from the death of Balgus and then Falken. Death plagued her mind and although Hitomi was aware that she was dreaming, she was unable to wake herself up and now she was alone in her apartment with no one to save her or to wake her.
A bright white light surrounded Van as he flew towards the Mystic Moon and the pendant began to shine even brighter. When the blinding light dimmed, Van realized her was in a rather strange looking building. When he looked across the dimly lit room, he notcied a fingure in a bed and although he could not see her features, he knew deep in his soul that it was Hitomi. As he approuched the bed, he could heard her breathing heavily and he could see the sweat on her brow.
"Hitomi?" The pendant began to shine brighter on his neck, but Hitomi did not stir. "Hitomi. HITOMI!!!"
Finally, her eyes fluttered open and although her eyes were not yet adjusted to the light, she saw a figure standing before her. She let loose one of the most blood currdling screams Van had ever hear and she fought with all her might to say collected. She reached over and flipped on the light and when she realized who was standing before her, she froze. He looked older and more mature but it was definatly him. The sweat still streamed down her face and her breathing was not even yet but part of her instantly felt better. "Van?" Her voice was soft and sounded although she may break down at any moment. 'Is it really you?"
~to be contiued (Maybe... if you like it)
Okay guys! This is my first Escaflowne fic and I am not too sure if it is any good but if you all like it, I will finish it. Please let me know what you think. Either review or you can email me at Faye_Valentine00@hotmail.com.Thanks a million REVIEW!!!!!
Love
Sarah