"No Reason" ~ an
Escaflowne songfic
[Author's notes:
spoilers. And the song "No Reason" is from Weiss Kreuz – I've used translation
only. C&C VERY MUCH appreciated! Arigatou!]
Hitomi was awake, even as late as it was. She couldn't
sleep; when she tried, images from her visions would appear in her mind,
seemingly intent upon draining all comfort and hope from her.
So she looked at the stars.
There's the Moon, and there's Earth, in the sky.
Earth was only known as the Mystic Moon, on the land
called Gaea. A place of faraway mystery… also regarded with awe and fear. She
was tired of having others stare at her. Of having people comment on her "weird
clothes", or her visions.
But…
But she wasn't ready to go home, either.
"Is the sky this beautiful on the Mystic Moon?"
She turned slightly. She hadn't needed to, for Van Fanel
sat down near her and looked at the night sky as well, his question hanging in
the air between them.
"…no. It's dimmer, actually."
The words were a hollow start of a conversation. Both of
them knew it.
They
seek answers in
The
oddly brilliant moonlit night
How deep
is the darkness?
How far
is the present?
Van was quiet, his dark eyes filled with a sadness and…
something else. An emotion that Hitomi couldn't quite place.
"I can't tell the future like you can, Hitomi. But when
you go back, I'll…. I'll miss you."
A stray breeze ruffled his unruly dusky hair.
"…I'll miss you too, Van. Very much."
He turned to face her then, sudden softness in his
expression. Was it caring? Hitomi wondered, but another question interrupted
her musing.
"Would you like to go flying with me?"
"You mean, while you pilot dragon-style Escaflowne?"
That evidently wasn't it, for the white wings took a long
moment to silently unfurl. Elegant feathers drifted onto the ground, and Hitomi
stared.
"I meant, flying." Van had a not-quite-smile on his face.
Amused at her assumption, probably. "Hold on tight, Hitomi – but remember I
like to breathe."
Van's serious tone made her smile.
Their
words are bourne higher
Drawn
into the sanctifying darkness
Even the
stars dim their faces
As
brilliance fades away
Hitomi could hear both her own heartbeat pounding in her
ears and Van's own heartbeat. His wings were beautiful against the sky and the
light cast a silvery ethereal glow upon them.
Earth seemed only a distant memory, a mythical Mystic
Moon.
Only the
words received
From
friends long ago
Flicker
in motes
Streaking
across the sky
On Gaea, war and sadness and loss seemed everywhere. One
had to find a reason to live; a reason strong enough to change a fate of
violence and destruction.
Hitomi was caught between a fear of the future and a fear
of rejection. Was it Allen she loved? He reminded her so much of Amano, the
track star from her school…
No.
No. That was merely a delusion.
She had fooled herself.
She had –
And
everyone leads faraway winds
Without
knowing the reasons
Air, rushing past her suddenly.
Her hands had slipped while she was thinking.
Slowly – it seemed so slowly! - she noticed her hand was reaching out. Even though she was
falling.
The look on Van's face –
"Hitomiiiiiiii-!"
He swooped closer. And reached out his hands.
"Hitomi!"
The falling stopped, and Hitomi slumped against him.
Van could feel her racing heartbeat attempt to slow down,
while he was still on an adrenaline rush. He had saved her! He hadn't wanted
her to crash upon the ground below. For that moment, even the destruction of
his homeland Fanelia paled in comparison.
"I've realized something…" he murmured as he usually did.
Hitomi had caught one of his wing feathers and it nearly caused him to chuckle;
it tickled, the feather held so tightly against his side like that.
"Realized what, Van?"
"Nothing. I forgot what I was going to say."
But he knew. He was going to fight to protect Hitomi.
Memories
of strayed love
Soar to
the sky in sadness
The
future breaks your heart
And
crushes your smile
And
people speak to dying winds
Without
knowing the reasons
Hitomi felt a little uneasy after the flying was over and
they had parted. She didn't want to read her own fortune, but the words of a
younger, kimono-clad girl inspired her.
(If I believe strongly, it'll be all right.)
She clasped her pendant. And looked at the sky.
"Be careful, Van. I care about you."
Their
words are bourne higher
Drawn
into the sanctifying darkness
Even the
stars dim their faces
As
brilliance fades away
Van whispered in the direction of the Mystic Moon's place
in the sky.
Hitomi's home.
"An angel's reflected in your eyes, Hitomi. I'm going to
protect you the best way I know how."
Memories
of strayed love
Soar to
the sky in sadness
The
future breaks your heart
And
crushes your smile
