EPILOGUE
By: Bluekinu
Disclaimer: I don't own Escaflowne, its characters, and story.
Note: 1. This fan fic is my rendition of what I would like to think of as the continuation of the ending of the TV Series.
IF, by any chance, this fan fic of mine has any similarities to other fan fics, they are PURELY COINCIDENTAL. (I hope there is noneā¦)
2. I have borrowed some lines and scenes from the TV Series; you have to forgive me for this. They are just so nice to remember again, but I assure you, there aren't so much of them anyway.
3. I have also used REAL & EXISTING places in Japan in the latter part of this story. You can search for these places in the internet if you like. I just think that these places are really nice, and would make as a good setting for certain scenes in my story. So those parts ARE NOT from my imagination, I just borrowed it. They are so beautiful I can't resist putting some reality into the unreal.
Thank you.
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"Okay, just a little more. All right, that's it men!" As the last piece of statue was put into place, the roaring cheers of the Fanelians surged throughout the city.
"You all did a very good work in rebuilding our country Fanelia. I, Van Fanel, King of Fanelia will forever hold great gratitude for your support and loyalty not only to me, but to my fore fathers as well," Van said to the crowd of Fanelians gathered at the castle grounds.
"Please my Lord; it's an honor for us to be of service to you. We owe our new life to you," said one of the generals from the new battalion army Van created for the rebuilding of Fanelia.
"Yes that's right Lord Van! We will always be here for you," Merle said in her jovial voice (as always). "You do know that, right Lord Van?" Merle clung to Van's left arm as she flashed her "puppy eyes" to Van.
Van looked down on Merle and gave her a caring smile. Then he looked to his people and said, "Thank you," and he smiled to them with such loving eyes you could almost see tears of gratitude brimming in his dark brown eyes.
It was a fine afternoon, just like all the other afternoons that have passed after the Great War with Zaibach. Each day was full of hope for the people of Gaea, hope that helped them pull through in rebuilding their country.
It has been 3 years since Hitomi went back to the Mystic Moon.
Earth
"Oh, it's a shame that you can't read for us anymore Hitomi," said a curly haired girl.
"Yeah, Hitomi, it would do us great help if we would know some things about our future, especially now that we all are graduating." "Uh huh, uh huh," the two girls nodded in unison.
"Oh c'mon you girls," Yukari said in an exasperated voice. "Give Hitomi a break. It's been 3 years since she told you that she'd given up her tarot readings."
"Not even one reading Hitomi? Just one. Pretty please, Hitomi," said a blue haired girl while leaning over to Hitomi with hopeful eyes, adding up to her convincing efforts while holding Hitomi's hands to hers.
That sudden move caught Hitomi by surprise that she almost jerked off her seat. An awkward smile crept into Hitomi's face as she tried to compose herself back from the embarrassment she just made from her sudden reaction. Fortunately, her friends end up laughing, and Hitomi had a good laugh herself.
Later that afternoon
"Whew! I sure do will miss this track when we finally graduate. Don't you agree Yukari?" Hitomi said in between breaths as she had just finished her last lap of practice.
Yukari took a long look throughout the track and said, "Yup, I sure will Hitomi," and then gave her an encouraging smile.
Yukari handed Hitomi her towel as they went into the girls' locker room to change. "Hitomi, you know you don't have to push yourself too hard on training." Yukari walked in front of Hitomi and faced her with a huge smile on her face. "I know you'll get the scholarship. You're THE BEST runner EVER!" and she raised her arms as if to motion victory was theirs.
"Well Yukari, I guess that's why you are my best friend," Hitomi said teasingly. "And since we're best friends, you'll treat me today for cake and ice cream! REEMEMMBER, the BEST runner should always be pampered and taken care of," Hitomi said while placing her right fist into her left open palm; nodding to show her 'seriousness' on the matter.
Yukari let out a loud sigh and leaned on the wall, as she looked heavenward, "Me and my big mouth."
Hitomi couldn't help but laugh at Yukari's expression. She took Yukari's right hand and 'dragged' her. "C'mon Yukari, hurry up. Cake and ice cream coming right up!"
Yukari made a sound that's like a cross between a cry and a laugh that had them both laughing as they continued down to the locker room.
