Darkness was all around him. He was all by himself. Or so he thought. He heard a noise and turned around to see Fiona standing there. "Fiona?" asked Van with a confused look on his face. Suddenly before his very eyes she started to vanish. "Fiona," yelled Van as he rushed towards her. All he did was pass right through her. "No don't leave me again," said Van as a tear fell down his face.

Van eyes shot open very fast. He looked around very quickly thinking that Fiona might have left again. There she was though. She was still laying right beside him. "It was just a dream. It was just a dream," Van repeated to himself. Van wrapped his arms around Fiona and closed his eyes. 'It was all just a dream, She is right here beside you, and she said that she wouldn't leave again,' Van said to himself as he fell asleep.

The sunlight crept through the trees and fell directly upon the faces of Van and Fiona. Van covered his face with his to block the sunlight from his eyes. He was glad though to see that Fiona was still there and waking up herself. "Morning Fiona," said Van as she looked into his eyes. Fiona just closed her eyes again and said, "Five more minutes." "As much as I would love to, we have to go. I am sure that they are all worried about us," said Van with a smile. Fiona finally gave up and slowly stood up. She went and grabbed her clothes and put them on with a nice smile on her face. Van walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist will kissing her neck. "You ready?" asked Van as he continued to kiss her neck. "I guess," moaned Fiona through Van's kisses. Van then stopped but kept his arms around her. "Then let's go," said Van.

"Van. How far do you think the next town is?" asked Fiona. "I don't know. We will get there when we get there. When we do we might be able to get directions or a ride back to the base," said Van as they walked through the hot desert. "It is so hot out here," said Fiona as she wiped sweat from her head. "I know. It makes me wish we were still at that lake," said Van as he too wiped sweat from his forehead. Fiona didn't say it but she was getting thirsty fast. Van noticed this and held out some water for her. "If you want some you only have to ask," said Van as he shook the water. "Don't you think that we should save some?" asked Fiona. "We have plenty and you haven't taken all that mush as it is," said Van. Fiona smiled and took the water and took a decent amount but not too much. They were now walking up a hill. By the time they got to the top they gasped. There was a town on the other side of it. "I didn't think that we would find one this quickly," said Van. "Now we might be able to get a decent rest at a hotel. One in a bed. Not in a cell or on the ground," said Fiona happily. "I don't know it was awfully comfy on the ground with you," said Van causing Fiona to blush. "Come on. Lets get there so we can get something to eat," said Van putting a hand out for Fiona. She took it quickly.

Walking into the town. They found it was a very nice town. The people seemed to be very happy. "Now where is a restaurant?" asked Van as he searched through the crowds. "Hey Van, over there," said Fiona as she pointed towards a small building. "Let's go," said Van as he led them over towards the building. Walking through the doors of the place they quickly found a seat.

"That was definitely good," said Van as he patted his stomach. "I'll say," said Fiona happy that she could finally have a decent meal. "Now to find out where we are," said Van as he got up and walked towards a person. "Excuse me," said Van to an elderly man. "Yes?" asked the man as he looked at Van. "I was wondering if you could tell us where we are?" asked Van nicely. "In a restaurant," said the old man. "No I mean this entire place," said Van. "Planet Zi," said the old man. Van just slapped his forehead. "What is the name of this town?" asked an irritated Van. "Oh why didn't you say so," said the old man. "I was," Van nearly yelled if Fiona hadn't tried to calm him down. "You are at a town called. what was the name of this town again?" the old man asked Van. "That is what we are asking you," said an extremely irritated Van. "Really you are?" asked the old man. "Just shoot me now," groaned Van when he knew he wasn't getting any answers.

After a number of minutes more of asking questions and getting stupid answers Van and Fiona exited the restaurant with no more knowledge than they had when they went in. "It was a hopeless cause to even ask that guy," said Van trying to calm his nerves. "Just ask someone else," said Fiona. "Sure just one thing," said Van. "What is that?" asked Fiona. "No old guys," said Van with a laugh. "Sure thing," Fiona laughed with him. Van just decided to ask the next person he saw. A young lady passed by. "Excuse me but could you tell me the directions to the nearest army base?" asked Van. "Sure thing handsome," said the woman flirting with Van. "It is about 100 miles north of here," said the woman. "I would be glad to go with you if you are all by yourself," said the woman not even noticing Fiona. 'The nerve of this woman,' thought Fiona. Van saw the jealously in her eyes and thought that it was kind of cute. "No thanks. I already have somebody," said Van as he wrapped his arms around Fiona and pulled her into an embrace. Fiona blushed a bit but got into it quickly. The woman then just walked off without a word. "Thanks," yelled Van after her but she didn't reply. "That was rude," said Fiona.

Van walked into their hotel room holding something in his hands. "What do you have there Van?" asked Fiona upon seeing this. "A map," said Van a he held it up. He unfolded it and placed it on a table. "As far as I can tell. We have traveled a big distance from the others. "It might take weeks to be able to get back," said Van as he pointed to their current location and then to the base. "How are we going to get there then?" asked Fiona. "I don't know. There is no transport that can take us in that direction. Also I asked about the base we escaped from and these people know nothing about it," said Van slightly disappointed. "At least we both got out alive," said Fiona in a comforting way. "Yeah that is good," said Van as he sat on the bed and wrapped his arms around Fiona pulling her onto his lap. He then gave her a quick kiss. She just came back with a larger more passionate one. Suddenly they were brought out of it when they heard the voice of someone very familiar.

"Here is the stuff you ordered old man," said Moonbay. "Thank you missy," said the man. "Can I ask you a question?" asked Moonbay hoping that he would be able to help her find Van and Fiona. "What is it?" asked the man with a smile. "Have you seen any soldiers around here that aren't from the Republic, Empire, or Guardian Force around here. If you did. Do you know where they came from?" asked Moonbay. "I am sorry but I don't," said the man. "That's ok," said a disappointed Moonbay. "However you aren't the only one that asked me today. A young couple came around and was asking very similar things," said the man. "A young couple?" asked Moonbay slightly interested. "Yeah. One was a tall boy with spiky black hair and dark eyes. The other was a beautiful young girl with blonde hair and Crimson eyes," said the man. 'Could it be?' Moonbay asked herself. "Where are they?" asked Moonbay as she shook the man. He merely shrugged. "I don't know. They only asked me, and the kept on moving," said the man. Moonbay stopped shaking him after this. "I see," said moonbay as she turned around only to come face to face with Van. "I thought I heard you," said Van with a smirk. "Van," yelled Moonbay and then she noticed Fiona. "Fiona! You two are alright," yelled Moonbay as she gave Fiona a hug. "Long story. Do you think that you can give us a ride back?" asked Van. "Sure thing. I was heading back anyways," said Moonbay with a smile. "Come on Fiona. We can finally go back," said Van nicely as he walked up to her and took her hand. Moonbay noticed this and smiled a very happy smile.

"Really? Is that so?" asked Moonbay once Van had told her the entire story of what happened except for the little lake scenario. "Yeah. We barely escaped with our lives," said Van. "It is good to see that you did though," said Moonbay. Moonbay would have asked more but when she looked back both Van and Fiona had fallen asleep in each other's arms. 'They finally made up. I am glad to see that,' thought Moonbay with a smile.

The Gustav came into the base and came to a stop. Moonbay hopped out of it but Van and Fiona stayed in. "You guys wouldn't believe what happened when I went to deliver my load," said moonbay happily. "What?" asked Irvine curious as to what is making her so happy. "Take a look," said Moonbay as she pointed towards the Gustav. Irvine's jaw nearly dropped to the floor as Van and Fiona came out of the Gustav. "Van, Fiona," yelled Irvine as he ran over to them. "What? How?" asked Irvine at a loss for words. "I will explain later," Moonbay whispered into his ear. "Irvine. where is Kristi?" asked Fiona nicely. "Off playing with Zeke somewhere," said Irvine. as if on cue Zeke came running up right between them with Kristi on his back. She got off of him carefully and could only stare at them for a moment before tears filled her eyes and she jumped into Fiona's open arms. "Mommy! I thought. I. lost you. again," cried Kristi. "It is ok sweetie. I am back now. So everything will be alright," said Fiona as tears fell down her face too. "Hey Irvine why don't we get out of there way for now," said Moonbay. Without waiting for an answer she just dragged him away.

Once they were out of sight Fiona spoke. "Kristi come with me. You too Van," said Fiona as she led them towards her room. Van knew what she was doing. "What is it mommy? Asked Kristi once they had reached her room and were inside. "There is something very important that I need to tell you," said Fiona with a smile. "What?" asked Kristi nicely. Fiona looked at Van and all he did was nod. "Kristi. You like Van don't you?" asked Fiona in the nicest tome that she could. "Yeah. He is great," said a now happy Kristi. Fiona was happy to hear this. "I am glad to hear this," said Fiona, "Because what I have to say deals with him," said Fiona. "What?" asked Kristi. Fiona decided to just get to the point. "Kristi. Van is your father," said Fiona. Kristi's face then became one of pure delight. Van kneeled down before her and before he could react she flung herself around his neck. "I have a daddy now," said Kristi happily. "Yes you do," said Van with a smile. "And it is just the one I wanted," said a delighted Kristi. Van gave off a small laugh at this.