Luminae
by
Jaed Moon
Disclaimer: Well, I do not own any of these characters or anything else having to do with
Escaflowne. Before you start reading this I have to warn you that there are spoilers. I tried to
keep the story as close to the TV series as possible. This is my first fan fic and the current title is
temporary til I come up with something better, so please R+R. Enjoy!
It was the third day of Van and friends' stay in Freid. Allen was recovering well, whilst
Millerna and Cheid became reacquainted. Anticipation for the Duke's return was high. Van
could always be found in the courtyard practicing his sword skills and, every now and then, trying
to spot an invisible opponent in the form of Merle. It seemed as though everyone in the palace
was busy, except for Hitomi. With nothing better to do, she decided to go for a walk in the
woods surrounding Freid.
***
Hitomi had been walking for hours, lost in her thoughts. When she emerged from her
mind she realized that it had become misty. That's odd, she thought, its too warm out for mist.
I'd better get back, but, which way do I go? She began to walk, hoping it was the right way.
After what seemed like an eternity, her nerves could take no more. She reached for her
pendant and held it close to her.
"Show me how to get back. Please. Show me which way I should go."
Try as she might, the pendant seemed unsure of its own answer. She tried again, this time
it pointed in another direction, yet was still uncertain. She tried a third time, same thing.
Hitomi grew more and more worried, wondering if she would be stuck in this forest
forever. "Oh, I was stupid for wandering off!" she scolded herself. Then, from nowhere and
everywhere at once a voice rang out like so many harp strings
"It will not work here, child."
"Wh, who's there?"Hitomi asked, trembling.
In answer a shadow appeared, perched high on a tree branch. Gracefully it jumped and
glided down, quite ceremoniously, to stand a few feet in front of her.
What Hitomi saw amazed her. It appeared to be a cat, like Merle, but with a few
differences. This beautiful creature had wings, not quite as magnificent as Van's but gorgeous
still. It wore an Egyptian-like tunic with black leather breeches adorned with a golden panel. This
"new cat" was ornamented with golden ankle cuffs, forearm covers and an armband on its right
bicep. Crowning its proud head was a beautiful head-piece crafted of gold and lapis-lazuli beads.
Countless strands draped down it's waist length white hair.
"Um, who are you?" Hitomi asked timidly.
The six foot tall figure spoke: "My name is Vadiz Mystweaver of the Luminae. Forgive
me for startling you."
"A Luminae?" Hitomi struggled with the foreign word.
"Ah, just as I thought, you are from earth. Let me just say that we Luminae once mingled
with the Draconians."
"Really? With the Draconians? Amazing!" Hitomi paused. "Wait a minute, you said
Earth! How do you know the name?"
"Unlike most inhabitants of Gaea, the Luminae know much of the so-called, Mystic
Moon."
"Incredible." Suddenly Hitomi remembered her predicament. "Oh! I have to get back to
Freid! Everyone will be wondering where I am."
"Then allow me to assist you through the mist."
"Thank you so much! Usually my pendant would show me the way, but..." Hitomi trailed
off, afraid it somehow got broken.
"Do not fret, even beings with powers such as yours are rendered helpless in this mist.
Except for us Luminae."
"Why is that?"
"Well, we are Childer of the Mist, such is my family's namesake. Many years ago, one of
my ancestors wove this mist to confound all who enter. It is our means of protection against
those with malicious intentions."
"Like the Zaibach?"
" Exactly. When one who is lost has not harmful intents toward the Luminae, we help
them find their way back."
"I see. Your kind seem so..." Hitomi looked for a proper word, "divine."
Vadiz giggled. Only then did Hitomi realize that Vadiz appeared so young, around sixteen
years. "I would not go so far as to say that. We have had many years to evolve and grow in
power, yes. Perhaps conceited people would consider themselves divine with our power, but to
us it is just, well, normal. Come I shall take you back to Freid.
JM: Yeah, it's a pretty short chapter but what can ya do right? They'll probably get longer as I
write. Anyhoosin, let me know what ya think!
by
Jaed Moon
Disclaimer: Well, I do not own any of these characters or anything else having to do with
Escaflowne. Before you start reading this I have to warn you that there are spoilers. I tried to
keep the story as close to the TV series as possible. This is my first fan fic and the current title is
temporary til I come up with something better, so please R+R. Enjoy!
It was the third day of Van and friends' stay in Freid. Allen was recovering well, whilst
Millerna and Cheid became reacquainted. Anticipation for the Duke's return was high. Van
could always be found in the courtyard practicing his sword skills and, every now and then, trying
to spot an invisible opponent in the form of Merle. It seemed as though everyone in the palace
was busy, except for Hitomi. With nothing better to do, she decided to go for a walk in the
woods surrounding Freid.
***
Hitomi had been walking for hours, lost in her thoughts. When she emerged from her
mind she realized that it had become misty. That's odd, she thought, its too warm out for mist.
I'd better get back, but, which way do I go? She began to walk, hoping it was the right way.
After what seemed like an eternity, her nerves could take no more. She reached for her
pendant and held it close to her.
"Show me how to get back. Please. Show me which way I should go."
Try as she might, the pendant seemed unsure of its own answer. She tried again, this time
it pointed in another direction, yet was still uncertain. She tried a third time, same thing.
Hitomi grew more and more worried, wondering if she would be stuck in this forest
forever. "Oh, I was stupid for wandering off!" she scolded herself. Then, from nowhere and
everywhere at once a voice rang out like so many harp strings
"It will not work here, child."
"Wh, who's there?"Hitomi asked, trembling.
In answer a shadow appeared, perched high on a tree branch. Gracefully it jumped and
glided down, quite ceremoniously, to stand a few feet in front of her.
What Hitomi saw amazed her. It appeared to be a cat, like Merle, but with a few
differences. This beautiful creature had wings, not quite as magnificent as Van's but gorgeous
still. It wore an Egyptian-like tunic with black leather breeches adorned with a golden panel. This
"new cat" was ornamented with golden ankle cuffs, forearm covers and an armband on its right
bicep. Crowning its proud head was a beautiful head-piece crafted of gold and lapis-lazuli beads.
Countless strands draped down it's waist length white hair.
"Um, who are you?" Hitomi asked timidly.
The six foot tall figure spoke: "My name is Vadiz Mystweaver of the Luminae. Forgive
me for startling you."
"A Luminae?" Hitomi struggled with the foreign word.
"Ah, just as I thought, you are from earth. Let me just say that we Luminae once mingled
with the Draconians."
"Really? With the Draconians? Amazing!" Hitomi paused. "Wait a minute, you said
Earth! How do you know the name?"
"Unlike most inhabitants of Gaea, the Luminae know much of the so-called, Mystic
Moon."
"Incredible." Suddenly Hitomi remembered her predicament. "Oh! I have to get back to
Freid! Everyone will be wondering where I am."
"Then allow me to assist you through the mist."
"Thank you so much! Usually my pendant would show me the way, but..." Hitomi trailed
off, afraid it somehow got broken.
"Do not fret, even beings with powers such as yours are rendered helpless in this mist.
Except for us Luminae."
"Why is that?"
"Well, we are Childer of the Mist, such is my family's namesake. Many years ago, one of
my ancestors wove this mist to confound all who enter. It is our means of protection against
those with malicious intentions."
"Like the Zaibach?"
" Exactly. When one who is lost has not harmful intents toward the Luminae, we help
them find their way back."
"I see. Your kind seem so..." Hitomi looked for a proper word, "divine."
Vadiz giggled. Only then did Hitomi realize that Vadiz appeared so young, around sixteen
years. "I would not go so far as to say that. We have had many years to evolve and grow in
power, yes. Perhaps conceited people would consider themselves divine with our power, but to
us it is just, well, normal. Come I shall take you back to Freid.
JM: Yeah, it's a pretty short chapter but what can ya do right? They'll probably get longer as I
write. Anyhoosin, let me know what ya think!