Loose Ends-The Ending is Always a New Beginning
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Full Summary: Six months have passed since Hitomi returned to the "Mystic Moon" since then her days have been laced with sadness, confusion, and loneliness she can't even tell her mother about what had happened in the world of Gaea though she is closer to her than even Yukari. Hitomi has started ballet again, she had been injured to the extent that she couldn't hold a pose very long but after training with track she was able to take her status as a Prima Ballerina once again. It seems the only time Hitomi feels at peace anymore is when dancing. Lately she has been having strange dreams. Meanwhile in Gaea there is unrest without any plain signs of trouble. During a dinner of the old war buddies Folken comes to Van and the others warning of a new force more powerful than the Zaibach was will threathen Gaea. The only way Gaea can survive is if the Dragon Priestess "leads the Dragon Guymelef down the path of light."
I do not own Escaflowne -sob-
Chapter one: Lost
-Hitomi
"Now class I ask you to be quiet, and watch as our theatrical companies only Prima dances for you. Please, take care to watch her movements; I'm sure she would be willing to answer any question's you may have."
Hitomi smiled quietly as she listened at the door while the dance instructor introduced her. It had been so long since she had been introduced as a Prima.
"Hitmoi-san, you may come in."
With a quick breath Hitomi opened the door smiling widely at the eager young faces so happy to have the chance to see her dance. Hitomi had let her hair grow ever since she left Gaea; it was now just below her shoulders. She wore a cloth band to keep her bangs out of her eyes. She was now sporting a black leotard with a purple skirt, long white tights and white toe shoes.
Nodding to the instructor she took her place on the ballet floor. Ignoring her reflection she sank into a split leaning forward her hand's over lapping each other lightly touching her pointed foot. The music started and then the world fell away as she was pulled into the rhythm of the music. Her movements where more graceful than most thought her capable of. As she held each position she felt the loneliness flow away from her heart and her mind take flight. This feeling was very close to how she had felt while in the sky with Van. Thinking of him brought something else to her dance a sad undertone that even someone with no experience in dance could tell was ingenious by any imagination. Hitomi almost grudgingly took her last position balancing on one toe the other leg brought above her head; Hitomi's back was arched slightly as she brought her hands to a cross above her head. After a few seconds of silence there was an up roar of clapping with, a sigh of resignation she relaxed, and bowed.
The questions where easy enough to answer, the group she had danced for had been only 10-11 years old, just starting out. They didn't know enough to ask too many educational questions, but some of them where close. When Hitomi retreated to the girl's dressing room she got a call from Yukari.
"Hitomi, you will never guess what Amano bought me!" Yukari squealed over the phone Hitomi smiled and asked.
"I guessing it's something expensive, am I right?" Hitomi could hear Yukari's embarrassment over the phone as she said.
"Yeah."
"So what is it?" Hitomi prompted while trying –and not succeeding- to undress one handed.
"Well, you know how we saw that really pretty necklace at the mall last week?"
"You mean the one with the diamond rose?" Hitomi asked her eyebrows raising.
"Yes, he bought it for me can you believe it?" Yukari giggled.
"No, I really can't, that's so sweet so everything's going good in paradise. I'm so happy for you. You'll have to show me tomorrow. Don't forget to wear it!" Hitomi said her voice as animated as she could manage.
"I won't, listen Hitomi thank you so much for everything. Tell me if you ever need to talk Hun, you have been a bit down every since you disappeared are you sure you don't remember anything?"
By then Hitomi was walking out of the building, her bag with her work out clothes slung across her shoulder.
"Yes, I'm sure I don't remember. I'm not down just a little tired no worries! Listen Yukari I gotta go see you tomorrow. And don't forget it's a certain person's birthday the day after that!"
Not waiting for Yukari to say goodbye Hitomi flipped her cell phone closed and put it back in her pocket. She ran a hand through her hair and sighed. The sky was a clear blue today so unlike the greenish-blue of Gaea sometimes when she woke up in the morning she would look up at the sky and cry out a little surprised. Shaking herself back to reality she stepped in line to get on to the bus going back into town. In the back she sat her face pressed against the glass looking up at the sky wondering if Van was doing the same thing. Did he even care about her anymore? Or had he forgotten her like a fading dream never revisited.
-Van
In the great hall of the newly rebuilt Fanelia palace there was a scene of reunion as everyone that had taken part in the battle against the Zaibach dined together. Everyone was merry despite the feeling of tension in the air. The Young Fanelia king Van was the only one silent. For six months he had been in a depression no one had been able to coax his out of. Merle was worried about him; she grudgingly had to admit that the only one that could pick up his spirits was Hitomi.
"What's that?" Millerna asked her voice shaking slightly. She pointed to the middle of the table. Lying on the table was a large black feather. Van's eyes widened, jumping up he reached for it. When his fingers touched the feather there was a light and there stood Folken.
"Folken." Van said faintly.
"Your dead there's no way you could be here." Folken looked down at them and smiled a pleasant smile as he said.
"I am dead, but I am the only one that can warn you of the force heading your way. All of Gaea will be threatened again but this time by creatures with unimaginable powers. Your only hope is to find the Dragon Priestess and for her to lead the Dragon Guymelef down the path of light."
"Dragon Priestess, Path of light? I've never heard of such things." Van said angrily.
"They exist I assure you, I can only give you two clues of the priestess. As of the path of light only she may lead you there."
"There is nothing troubling left, you speak nonsense." Allen pointed out.
"You know that is not true, there is unrest yet you scramble to find the reason why, when there is no reason to be found. Your reason will come swiftly like a plague no one can stop it, but her."
"Give us the clues then." Dreyden said reasonably. Everyone at the table looked at him he shrugged.
"You all can tell there's something wrong, might as well be prepared." Folken paused then said.
"The Dragon Priestess has great powers don't underestimate her, just a warning. She will be singled out by two facts she will acquire a magical elaborate Tattoo on her back of wings. Also you all know this girl she has changed each and every one of your hearts. Good bye my friends happy hunting it will not be easy." Folken bowed and then the light from before flashed and he was gone.
"You don't think it's…" Merle said looking at everyone she could see they reached the same conclusion she had.
"Hitomi." They all said in unison. Van eyes sparkled.
"It's true it is most likely her but let's look into this before we try to bring her here, I don't want to put her in danger if we don't have to. She deservers some peace." Everyone agreed and then hurried out of the hall planning on searching every where before trying to contact Hitomi. Only Van and Merle where left in the Dinning hall.
"Don't you want to see her?" Merle asked quietly.
"Of course, but never would I selfishly take her away from her home into another war if I can do something about it. I never want to put her in danger again." Van turned and stalked out of the room Merle had seen the true sacrifice in his eyes.
"Hitomi, you will see him again, right?" Merle asked quietly looking outside the grand window to the mystic moon.
