Where the Sky Meets the Sea
By: MysticMoon

Disclaimer: Visions of Escaflowne belongs to all dah "big companies" in Japan!! Lucky them!! I don't
own anything but Dilandau....hehehe...I wish!! Enjoy and remember r+r!

A/N This story is inspired by Zibbelcoot (Go read her story! "The Hunt")....To Yukari-chan, mah anime
buddy and fellow writer!! Thanx for helping me set up!! ...^_~ O yea...please review!! PLEASE??

Where the Sky Meets the Sea
Chapter Two

Princess Mariko walked down the halls to her room in disbelief. *I can't believe father is
actually going to let this happen! I want to stay with father and mother. I don't want to leave
them, especially at this time, when Chanyan is attacking. O...why?? Why did they have to stick me
with the Dragonslayers?? I know they are the most elite soldiers and everything but Dilandau
Albatou just creeps me out. I don't want to spend weeks with that group alone in the forest. I know
Albatou is capable of kill. Is dad really trusting him with his only daughter?*
Mariko entered her room, glad that it was warm and cozy unlike what her future weeks
would be like. A deep sigh was heard throughout the rooms as the princess felled on top of her bed
and looked up at her mirrored ceiling. She saw herself, her blue-green eyes held sorrow, and her onyx
hair was as black as the night sky. *Well, I guess I better start packing. Maybe find my favorite things
first. Damnit dad......*
Mariko first rummaged through her closet. Even though she was a princess, she had a
closet like an average teen today. Finally after about ten minutes, she found what she have been
looking for. It was her special shirt. It was special because it had slits in the back of it for her wings.
Yes, Mariko is a Draconian, and she does have wings. Her wings come from her mother, who is also a
Draconian. Her mother, Sumi, is the younger sister of Van's mother. Being a Draconian also came
with magical powers. Mariko has the ability to heal, but she can only heal wounds that is not related
to war. She also receive visions of the future.
*Well at least I found this. Wow....how long has it been since I last wore this. Look, there's
even a stain on it. It must have been long. Got to have it wash. Now where is Snowball?? Where
could that rabbit be? Hmmmm.....??*
Snowball was at last found under her bed. Snowball was a stuffed rabbit, which was
made by Merle for her when they were little. Now, all she need is to pack her belongings.
*Guess all I need now is some clothes, first aid, and something to help past the time. What
will help past the time?? Definitely not the Gaea's landscape puzzles. I mean, come on, who has
time for a 10,000 piece puzzle?? Maybe....hmmmm...maybe I could bring Haru. Yeah, I'll bring him,
that little dog would be fun to have on the trip and in Fanelia. Just in case I get bored!*

Dilandau first went back to his quarters. *What the FUCK is wrong with people!?!?
GRRRRRRRRRRR...........why do I have to go to Fanelia? Not that I'm afraid of Van, of course, because
not only am I the better fighter but also much cuter!!!* Dilandau's old self was coming back. He
slowly walked into the training room, where his Dragonslayers were right where he left them.
"AHEM!!....," a line of slayers was quickly formed in front of Dilandau.
"We will be taking a little trip to Fanelia in two days. We will be escorting Princess Mariko
there. You know what to do," Dilandau left them back to their training while he paid a little visit to
the kitchen.

"Wow....I finally get to see Fanelia. Heard it has some great scenery and stuff," Razan said
in awe.
"Well, you better listen to Lord Dilandau. Be ready or you'll be sorry," Gatty advised.
"Hahaha....Master Dilandau will kick your ass..." Chesta butted in.
"Yea.....I know. I see that he is kinda psycho sometimes. Don't know why I even wanted to
join this but its too late. Wait.....did Lord Dilandau just say we would be bringing the princess with us?"
asked Razan, a little confused.
"Duh, weren't you listening?" joked Chesta as he gave him a friendly punch on the arm.
And before they knew it, two days has passed.

A/N-Hmmm....who is this new Dragonslayer?? Don't worry girls, he is cute!! But not as cute as
Dilandau. What will happen next?? Please review.... It would make me very happy ^_~