A/N well here is another chapter for all my faithful readers and maybe some new ones to. I would like to thank AleGnA for proof reading. I would also like to dedicate this chapter to Paige Moonsword who kept me going on this story when I was considering taking it off. You are the best girl! This one's for you! I would also like to say thanks to those who read and review me. Your reviews truly mean the world to me and keep me going. Please continue to do so and I hope you Enjoy!







Chapter 4





Later that night, Allen went outside to prepare to try to go back and get Hitomi. He had prepared and took some food and water in case of getting lost. He told Merle and Millerna what he was doing and now all they could do is stand and watch to see if his plan was going to work. He stood out in the middle of the woods late that night. He closed his eyes and thought of Van and Hitomi. He thought of how much they loved one another. He thought of the Mystic moon and how badly he needed to go there. He concentrated as hard as he could. All of a sudden he felt his body begin to tingle and it felt so very warm. He could feel his feet lifting from the ground. He wouldn't dare open his eyes in case of ruining what ever was happening. He could hear Millerna and Merle cheering in the distance so he figured that everything was working out as planned. He could feel himself drifting further and further away from civilization on Gaea. Part of him was afraid, but in his heart, he knew he was at least trying to do the right thing. He could feel himself floating upward. Then he started to float back down. He felt like it was kind of like a dream. He just kept hoping that he would land where ever he was suppose to. This was his first visit to the Mystic moon and he really didn't know what to expect. All of a sudden his body dropped with a thump. He could feel something digging into him. He was knocked off guard, but when he finally opened his eyes, he saw it. He had made it. The only problem was that he was so high up. That's when he realized it. He was stuck in a very, very large tree.



Allen wasn't one to admit it to anyone, but he was very afraid of heights. When he had been playing, he had fallen out of a tree as a boy. Now sitting in this large tree, the memories of that fall came flooding back to him. He and his sister had been playing outside and she had dared him to climb the tree. He was only 4 or 5 but he still wanted to show his sister that he wasn't scared. He started climbing and was also getting really tired. Finally he reached the top. She looked up at him and smiled. He can remember her words as clear as a bell.

"Oh, Awwin you are such a great big brother. I am proud of you. You weren't even scared. If that were me, I would be scared. You are going to grow up and be big and stwong. I am wucky to have ou as a big bwover."

He could still remember the way she smiled at him. He would never tell her, but he was really, really scared. He liked the feeling of his sister being proud of him so he didn't want to say anything. He can remember the sick feeling in his stomach as he looked to the ground below him. At that time, all he could think of was how he was going to get down. He just sat there clutching the tree. Then she looked up at him again. He knew she could see the fear in his face. He tried to avert his eyes from hers, but she followed them closely no matter where they went.

'Awwen, are you scared?"

"N-nooo, I am not scared. I don't need to be! I could get down from here if I wanted to. I just… don't want to."

"I think you're scared!"

"No I'm not!"

"Yes you are!"

"No I am not!

"Yes You Are!

"Find believe what you want, I would prove to you that I can get down from here. You just watch!"

"Fine, I will then!"

With that, Allen slowly started to climb down the branches of the tree. His hands were shaking with fear, but he would not give in to it. He needed to prove his sister wrong no matter what. With all that determination, he slowly continued. He was tired from holding on so tight though and all of a sudden lost his grip. He tried to grab back on, but it was too late. He was falling, falling, falling. He closed his eyes and hoped that it would be over soon. Then all of a sudden he hit the ground with a thump. A wave of sharp pain flowed through his entire body before he lost consciousness. The next thing he knew, he was in a comfy bed and had lots of healers looking after him. He woke up and felt the pain once again. He let out a very loud cry. Then all of a sudden his sister came in and sat beside him and took his hand in her small one. She looked at him and started to cry to.

"Awwin, I-I am sowwy. I shouldn't have made you climb the twee. This is all my fault"

"It's alright, I will never climb another tree again!"

Now several years later, he was in the exact same position as before. Sitting on the top of a tree clutching the branches for dear life and looking at the ground below him. He did keep to his promise to his sister. He never did climb a tree, but instead the tree came to him. He was so scared now and didn't want to relive his memories. He took the next initiative and began to scream loudly.

"Hello! Is there anyone out there! I'm… stuck in this…. Tree! I really need to find someone and am not sure of how to get down! Could someone please help me! I have no idea where I am and am afraid of heights! Someone! Help! Please, please, please!

Hitomi had just gotten finished track practice for the day. She and her friend Yukari decided to walk the long way home. They had both had a busy day and figured that a nice scenic walk would do them some good after their practice. Hitomi was happy to be with her friends back on the Mystic moon, but at the same time, missed everyone on Gaea. Many nights, she would cry herself to sleep and pray that maybe she would see her friends soon. She had told Yukari about this strange world several times. She always told her about how much she had missed Van and Yukari would talk about missing Amano.

After Hitomi's disappearance, the two had gotten very close because they both missed Hitomi so much. After a while, they became a couple. When Hitomi re-appeared, Yukari thought that she would be upset with her because she was dating Amano. Hitomi really didn't care. All she could think of was her true love Van. Now on this beautiful day, their conversation once again went to that strange world. Yukari asked Hitomi to tell her about it once again. She loved hearing this story.

"O Yuki, it was so beautiful. Everyone is so nice. Everyone accept Zaibach. I miss it so much. There were real kings and queens. It was like living in a fairy tale. I wonder how they are all doing. The one I miss most is Van. He was so handsome. I miss everything about him. Even his cockiness. It was kind of sexy."

Yukari giggled at Hitomi's last statement. She wasn't sure what to believe about all of this, but if Hitomi said it was true, it had to be.

They continued walking and could hear a faint screaming in the distance. They stopped and listened closely. They couldn't figure out what the person was saying, but they sounded very distressed. They decided to follow the sound to the screaming person and see if they needed help. When they reached their destination, Hitomi couldn't believe her eyes. There was Allen stuck in a tree and yelling and screaming like baby. She wasn't sure to feel shocked or laugh at him.

"Hello? I know you're down there! Help me down please!"

"Allen? Is that really you?"

"Yes it's me! Wait a second… Hitomi?"

"Yes it's me! I will help you down just a second. She ran and stole a ladder from the people that lived near by and told Allen to climb down it. He did as he was told and when he reached the ground, he gave Hitomi a big hug. Yukari stood there dumbfounded. She was sooo confused. She had never seen this guy before, but yet Hitomi knew him like he was her best friend. Then she saw the sword. She looked from Hitomi to Allen then, back to Hitomi.

"Kay Hitomi, you have a lot of explaining to do for me! Who is that?"

"Oh, sorry Yuki, you will never believe this, but this is Allen. Remember from my stories. The knight that I told you about?"

"Ummm…. Yeah I remember."

Allen walked over to Yukari and shook her hand.

"It is a pleasure to meet you miss."

"You to."

At this point, Yukari was totally confused and a little afraid of the large sword that he was carrying. She had to be home so she told Allen and Hitomi that she would see them around. With that, she left leaving the two friends alone to talk. That's when his look of happiness turned in to pure seriousness.

"Allen? What's going on? Is everyone alright?"

"No actually, we need you to come back. There is a little problem with Van."

"Oh my goodness! Is he alright."

"No he has well, lost his vision. He has fallen in to a depression and will not listen to anyone. We want you to come back and help him please? I know you love him and I know he loves you. Maybe if you come back, he will change his mind."

"Have they taken his duties as king away?"

"No not yet. He has to prove himself to the high counsel to stay king. He won't do anything though. He has to stay king and we think that you can help us. Please Hitomi. I know it's a lot to ask, but we need you."

"I will do anything for Van and plus, I miss you all. I would love to come back with you."

Only one more question, do you think less of him because he can't see you?"

"No of course not. We learn about blindness in school here. I can help him and I will always feel the same for him no matter what.'

"Well then, you have to explain that to him."

"Yes I know, I can do that and I will."

With determination in her heart, her and Allen stood on the ground concentrating once again on Gaea. The pillar of light came to them and transported them back to the beautiful world that Hitomi had longed to see once again. Now she had to bring Van back to it as well. She knew that now he may never see it with his eyes. She wanted to make him see it with his heart. She would stay with him no matter how long it would take. She also hoped that maybe he would see her in his heart as well. She had a long journey ahead of her, but she was not afraid to face any of the challenges that may arise.





To Be Continued...