A/N: I have decided to base the story on the series, movie and of my own invention, if you don't understand, just keep in mind that some weirdo wrote it, okiee dokiee? It doesn't mean that I own any of the characters, story plot, blah, blah, blah, I'm confident you get the point.
Chapter 4 – For the love of the Game
Hitomi whipped around to see the Escaflowne exit it's holding bay. Hitomi's mind raced and she suddenly felt sluggish and tried. The battle had been nothing but a division. Hitomi grabbed hold of the sides of the window and tried to pull herself out and make somewhat of a pathetic get away.
Her efforts were in vain. The intruder caught the jacket of Hitomi's uniform and pulled her to the floor. Hitomi lay flat on the floor looking up at the figure that loomed over her. The intruder gave an eerie laugh that made Hitomi shiver, and then, turning its red, blood lusted eyes back on her, it spoke.
"Ahh... so you finally decided to come back did you? You and I are certainly going to have a lot of fun, that's for sure." said the figure in a whispery, husky voice.
Hitomi glared that the man and replied "Oh, I'm sorry Dilandau, but I have already got breakfast reservations. Better luck next time."
Dilandau scowled at Hitomi and hit her on the side with the back of his sword. Hitomi cringed at the pain in her side. Dilandau held the point of his sword at Hitomi's neck.
"That's enough out of you. Get up." Dilandau sneered. Hitomi lay still. Dilandau growing impatient pressed the tip of his sword so that it drew blood. This excited Dilandau, he only wanted the reason to kill the Hitomi for what she did to him and his Dragon Slayers.
"Give me a reason, witch, so that I can kill you." Dilandau said, his red eyes dancing at the thought of murder. Hitomi closed her eyes and stood up slowly. After a moment of reflection, she faced Dilandau with hatred and replied "I wouldn't give you the satisfaction."
Dilandau pushed Hitomi backward towards the door. Hitomi getting the hint went along with Dilandau. As the pair traveled down the corridors, Hitomi found it surprising that no one was around. As though Dilandau could read her mind, he told her why no one was around. "Apparently, that foul, pathetic excuse of a ruler as made quite the reputation for himself. He has become violent and abusive towards the servants of the palace. If I didn't hate him so much, we could almost be friends." The battle could still be heard raging outside and Hitomi got a feeling of dread in the pit of her stomach.
Dilandau walked behind Hitomi to make sure that she wouldn't get away so easily. He looked at her hair remembering that it had been shorter before. He shook his head and reminded himself why he was here. To make her pay the injustices she had caused him.
They had reached the outside of the palace walls and Dilandau directed their path to his red guymelef, hidden behind trees and shrubbery. The cockpit opened and Dilandau climbed, he sat down and beckoned Hitomi to climb in. Hitomi was hesitate at first, but reluctantly, climbed in after him.
It was a snug fit; both of them feeling somewhat uncomfortable what the sitting arrangements. Dilandau ordered a retreat of the other Alseides over his intercom, and started up his own guymelef. He had gotten what he came for.
Van knock down one of the Zaibach guymelefs whose invisibility cloak had malfunctioned. He was about to pierce it with his sword when he noticed other unmasked Zaibach guymelefs where moving out. Victory is ours. Van thought to himself and turned his attention back to the guymelef under him. Too late, its operator had escaped and was running towards the forest. Van ordered for the soldier capture, which was later to be interrogated.
Van headed to the holding bay for Escaflowne. Making sure that Escaflowne was secure, Van ran his hand threw his black hair. He was getting hungry and decided that he and Hitomi were to share breakfast. He exited the holding bay and headed for the room in which she had been given.
Van entered the room only to find it empty. Van was filled with rage. He now understood. He knew only one person who was stupid enough to take his Hitomi away from him.
Dilandau and Hitomi traveled in silence. As much as I...dislike Dilandau and childish ego, I must find a way to get on his good side. But, I wonder, what would he want with me? Grr... first of all I need an ice breaker to get rid of this deafening silence. Hitomi thought. She finally managed to venture out a single question.
"Why did you do it?" Hitomi whispered.
"What? Do what?" Dilandau answered back uncaringly.
"Why did you kidnap me?" Hitomi said, trying to hide the fear in her voice.
A cold and demonic smile flickered over Dilandau lips as he answered "For the love of the game."
Hitomi could have cried, but she wouldn't have given him the satisfaction, not for a second. She was heartbroken; she didn't even get to tell Van she loved him.
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A/N: I just want to thank Inda and Kya77 for the little bit of encouragement they gave for me to keep on writing. Thanks you guys (or gals) :)
