Disclaimer: Obviously I don't own anything in Vision of Escaflowne, or it wouldn't be a fanfiction. Don't sue me :D

synopsis: Several years after Escaflowne ended. Hitomi is a secretary in a large corporation. She has gradually over the years communicated with Van in Fanelia less and less...


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Hitomi grimaced as a huge pile of papers were dropped on her desk. WIthout a word the man who dropped them there went back into his office. He was her boss and could do such things. She was merely his secretary, anyway.

She grudgingly started to separate dates, as her small clock struck ending time. She smiled inwardly and sighed, placing the pile behind her on a smaller desk.

Giving her goodbyes for the day to her coworkers and boss, and a small bow, she hastily left. Her coat felt like wings setting her free. She could leave when she put it on. When she made it to the door to the outside of the building complex, she could see it was a good thing she had listened to news repots on the weather. A dark cloud hung over the city, downpouring on all the passerby's. The end of the day was here, and it seemed everyone was going home for the night.

Hitomi unfastened her small, pale blue umbrella, and clicked it out. She opened the large glass door and thrust the umbrella to its full length and pushed it over her head before stepping out from under the small canopy. The walk ahead of her was a short one to the train station, then a brief walk and she was home. Her heeled shoes would do her fine, and her knee skirt wouldn't get wet. But she did step into a puddle as she caught sight of something vaguely familiar out of the corner of her eye.

On the opposite side of the street, a man walked with a heavy red coat, no umbrella. His hair stuck to his face and the back of his head. Hitomi forgot why she looked in that direction, and instantly felt sorry for him. He had no umbrella, and seemed too soaked to care. She looked both ways and seeing a car, waited. She felt she would miss him but smiled when the street light turned red, and he was stopped at the crosswalk. Her heart skipped a beat when he disappeared into the crowd.

Why am I so worked up over this man? I don't even know him! But he's so drenched. I really should help him...

She quickly ran across the street, hoping the light did not change too quickly. She started to push through the people, looking for him. She put her arm out to touch him, and he launched forward. Blinking she ran after him, with the other people crossing the corner.

Across the street, she managed to catch up to him and lay her hand on his shoulder. He jumped slightly, and turned around cautiously. He stopped too suddenly, for she ended up falling into him. He squirmed to keep them both from falling, and gabbed her flailing arms. The action was futile and both of them landed on the ground.

I am soo sorry!! She said bowing as she pulled herself up and off him. I just, I wanted to help you. You seemed so wet.. and if you get wetter you might catch sick.

Thank you miss, but I am quite fine. I will be at the train station soon. He said as he stood up and turned to go.

Oh.. Well maybe you could come with me and I could at least give you some tea and dry your clothing. I did cause you to get more sodden. My apartment building has a cute laundromat right down the hall from my rooms. She smiled up at him, hopeful to help.

Well, perhaps one cup of tea. Enough to dry my clothes. Erm.. where was it you said you lived?

The White Blossom Apartments..its...

...rIght near where I live. He grinned and took her hand to help her across a rather large puddle.


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My first fict o.O I am not one for grammar, but was it any good? Updates promised :D