Kittymui-Thanks! (
Ur2fuckinkewl( )- sorry if you think that way. Anyway, I took your advice and got an editor. Thanks for telling me about it.
Onigiri-Momoko- Wow! Thank you so much!
Chan- Don't worry! I'll be updating.
SailorSunl- Sorry if I couldn't get all the cards.
Sabineballz-Don't worry too much! They'll fall in love! If not. well. well the story's gonna get really boring.
Yugismpuzzle- Heh. Sorry about that. I just couldn't think of anything else.
A Blessing From the Sky
Disclaimer: I don't own escaflowne
Chapter 11: The Challenger Card Reveals Itself
"All right Merle. What is this about?" Allen asked as he watched Merle look her door and close the curtains.
Merle pointed to a door inside her room.
"The bathroom?"
"Go into the bathroom. We'll talk there."
"Why can't we just talk here?"
"Because someone might be listening."
"Is it really that important?"
"YES! NOW GO INTO THE BATHROOM!"
"Okay, okay. You don't have to yell. princes."
"Allen!"
Allen walked to the bathroom in slow motion just to particularly annoy Merle.
Meanwhile, Merle had had enough. She was about to scratch the life out of the Caeli Knight. Didn't he know that this was of great importance? Nope, he didn't by the way he was acting.
She had waited for a full five minutes and Allen still wasn't close to the bathroom door. She screamed. She had really had enough. She just pushed Allen towards the bathroom. When they were both inside, she closed and looked the door.
"Okay Merle, may I know what is so important that you need to drag me into your bathroom?"
"Okay. It's about Van-sama."
"What about him?"
"Well. Have you noticed that he has been acting strange since Hitomi came?"
"Now that you think about it, yeah, he has been acting strange."
"You know the reason?"
"He likes Hitomi?"
"Yes!"
"I was joking."
"No! It's true. Van-sama likes Hitomi!"
"How can you be so sure?"
"When I left Mel's room and tried to find Hitomi, I found her with Van-sama on the balcony. And you won't believe what I'm about to tell you."
"What?"
"Hitomi was actually talking! I mean, conversing with Van-sama. We know that that's pretty much impossible."
"Maybe she just felt like it."
"Shut up and listen to me. After they were done talking, Hitomi didn't look at Van-sama anymore but he was still looking at her. And his eyes, my god! His eyes were so full of emotions! You should have seen it!"
"Are you serious?"
"Yes! Now are you going to help me bring those two together?"
"I don't know."
"Huh?"
"First of all, we don't know a thing about Hitomi. Second, she might already have a boyfriend. Third. she might be an assassin."
"I don't think she's evil, Allen. There's just something about her. I don't know. It's just that, whenever I'm near her, I feel as if I don't have to be strong. That I don't need to hide my weaknesses."
". I'm just trying to be careful. We don't know who she is. It's best if we don't get too close to her."
"I know but I just can't help it. She's the only one who was able to get Van-sama to act this way."
With that, Merle ran out of the room leaving Allen in the bathroom.
Meanwhile, Hitomi was getting uncomfortable with Van following her around. After they had talked on the balcony, she decided to head for the gardens and think there. She had hoped that Van would not follow her but to her dismay, he did.
And now, here she was walking along the corridor with Van at her side sneaking glances at her when he thought she wasn't looking.
'Why is he following me?'
They passed many servants and soldiers, all of which were looking at them strangely. Hitomi kept wondering why they were doing so. Was Van really that important that it was strange of him to be walk-ahem. following her?
When they arrived at their destination, they were immediately greeted by the graceful wind. Hitomi walked further into the garden with Van following closely behind her.
It seemed to Van that Hitomi was looking for something because she would stop and look around every other minute. After a while of walking, they arrived at a place that Van didn't even know was there. Amazing was the only thing he could think of at the moment when he laid his eyes on the secret spot.
He looked around. The place was ways off the pathway and it was completely secluded because of the trees surrounding it. There were flowers of different colors and the grass was unusually greener. Perhaps because it wasn't stepped on regularly. There was a small hill and on top of the hill was a big tree that overlooked the hidden spot.
He looked above. What he saw was the mystic moon and it's partner. The view there was greater than any other place in the palace. He was totally impressed with Hitomi now. She had only been here for a few days and she had already found a place that he didn't know about even though he had been living there all his life.
So this is where she disappears to
He looked around and saw her heading for the tree on top of the hill. He jogged after her. She stopped beside the tree. She leaned on it and looked at the flowers. He went beside her and looked at the same thing she was looking at.
"You're amazing you know?"
". "
"I never even knew this place existed and I've been living in this castle all my life."
". "
"Why won't you talk to me?"
"Why won't you leave me alone?"
"Why should I?"
"Because. "
"Because what?"
". "
Here we go again.
After a few minutes of silence, Hitomi sat down with her back still leaning on the huge trunk. Van followed suit. They sat there in silence one looking happy while the other looked miserable.
'I like her even though I don't know a thing about her.' Van thought. He sneaked a glance at the angel beside him. The wind was playing with her hair and she had a solemn look on her face.
Beautiful.
Van kept thinking about what he was feeling whenever Hitomi was near. She always made him feel relaxed and well. blissful. He always felt at ease to see her in good health.
His mind wandered off to the time when she was attacked. He frowned. He remembered how ghostly pale she was. He was so worried that he had stayed by her side for hours. And when he finally left her side, his mind kept on wandering back to her. He didn't know why. He wanted to figure this out. Was it true love? Or was it just a crush?
While Van was trying to figure out what he was feeling, Hitomi had been trying to figure out why had she shown Van this place. She could have practiced using her pendant here because no one went to this place. Why did she show this place to HIM of all people?!
Perhaps it was because she had wanted to show this to someone. Maybe it was because she wanted him to see this place or maybe he deserved the chance to have peace. Maybe she had been in this world for far too long!!!
Time passed and Hitomi thought that it was time that she went back into her room. She stood up and started to walk back.
Van was put back into reality by Hitomi's action. He was still trying to figure out why he was attracted to a certain woman when Hitomi stood up. He followed her and they walked in silence towards the castle.
They walked together through the many corridors in the palace. They still passed a lot of guards that were giving Hitomi a curious look and Van a smiling face. After a while of torment for Hitomi, they finally arrived at the oak door that connected to her room. She turned and looked at Van.
"Are you going to follow me inside the room too?"
"Nope."
He looked outside the window. It was getting dark. He was surprised that he spent so much time with her. Yet, he somehow felt that it wasn't enough. He had wanted to spend more time with her but sadly, the day would not allow it. He looked at her again.
"Well, it was nice spending time with you. Good night," he leaned closer to her till his breath was tickling her face.
Hitomi's heartbeat quickened when she realized what Van was about to do. It became louder and louder every second Van's face going near hers. It was throbbing so loud like there was no tomorrow.
"My lady," After that, he kissed her cheek.
With that, he walked away smiling. Hitomi was bewildered by Van's action. She let go of the breath she didn't know she was holding. She touched the place where Van had kissed her. She didn't know why but her heart pounded so loud when he leaned closer to her. She shook her head and went inside her room.
Inside, she walked towards the bathroom and was about to change into her pajamas when she spotted a small black crystal on her bed. Curious, she touched it and was surprised that it began to glow an eerie light.
Hitomi.
"Who?"
Hitomi. come.
"Who is it?"
I can answer. all your questions.
"My. questions?"
Yes. You want to know don't you?
"Know what?"
I'll be waiting. the crash site. tonight. come alone.
With that, the mysterious voice disappeared. Hitomi looked around the room. No one was there. She looked at the bed. The black crystal was still there only it wasn't glowing this time. It was just lying there like nothing happened.
She reached out for it but stopped midway. She remembered what had happened when she first tried to touch it. She closed her hand and let it fall back to its place.
She looked outside the window. It was already dark. She looked back at the black crystal. She was arguing with her self whether she should go there alone or she wouldn't go at all. She looked outside the window again. She took a deep breath and went inside the bathroom. When she went out, she was wearing a different outfit.
It was a gray shirt with a white horizontal line at the breast, black stretchable pants, and gray rubber shoes. She had tied her hair into a ponytail. She walked over to her bag, got her pocket flashlight, and went out the room.
When she went out of the room, the black crystal gave off an eerie light and disintegrated.
Hehehe.
She had decided to go alone. After all, who was there to help her? Certainly, Mel couldn't do it and Van certainly wouldn't go without an explanation. Then there were the guards. She thought for a moment.
Silence
Nope. If she were to ask on of the guards to come with her, they would certainly report everything that will happen. That will resort in total chaos. She nodded. She was on her own.
Hitomi went out of the castle as quietly as she could. She then proceeded to enter the forest.
When she entered the forest, she got an eerie feeling. Her instincts were telling her to turn back. She was about to do so when something blocked her way. It was an invisible wall. She touched it. It really seemed to be a wall.
Guess I have no choice.
She turned on her flashlight and started to head towards the crash site. The forest seemed to be very quiet that night. It was as if the creatures were afraid of something or someone.
Without warning, the wind suddenly became icy cold, which made her shiver. She cursed. She had underestimated nature by not bringing a jacket.
After walking a little while, she saw the crash site. She slowly walked closer to it. The closer she got, the stronger the eerie feeling was getting. When she entered the site, she saw no one. She looked around, still no one.
"It's an honor to finally meet you, Hitomi Kanzaki," Someone suddenly said from behind her.
She turned around and saw the figure concealed in darkness.
"Who are you?"
Meanwhile, Van was getting ready for bed. He felt pretty happy because of what he had just done. He had just made a move on Hitomi. By this time, he finally realized that he was in love with her. Even though he didn't know anything about her, something told him that she wasn't evil. In fact, it told him that she was kind-hearted and everything that was good. There was just something about her aura that made you feel at ease.
Van was about to go into his bathroom when he heard a voice. He stopped and looked around. He grabbed his sword and awaited any kind of noise.
"Van!"
"Mother?"
"Van! You must help her! The crash site! Don't let her fall into darkness or else all will be lost!"
"What are you talking about?"
Silence
"Mother!"
Van sighed. He didn't understand. Help who? Suddenly it hit him.
"The crash site!"
Van put on his boots and buckled his sword. He ran out the room and through the corridors. He cursed. This is just one of those days when he wished that he didn't live in such a big castle.
He spotted Allen walking along the corridor.
"Allen! I want you to send a number of soldiers to the crash site where we found Hitomi! I have no time to explain! Just do it!"
With that, he sped off towards the stables. He spotted his black mare. He quickly saddled it and sped off towards the forest.
So what did I tell you? This chapter is a lot more better than the last one. This is a cliffy so. I know I know! You guys hate cliffhangers but I couldn't help it. At least it's not as bad as the first one. is it a cliffy? I can't really tell because it has this nice ending to it but. Waaaaah!!! Whatever! Can somebody tell me if it's a cliffhanger or not? I'm really confused but then again, maybe not@_@
Next Chapter: Hitomi meets the Devil Card. Van speeds of towards the crash site. Will he get there on time? Or will he lose Hitomi to the darkness?
Ur2fuckinkewl( )- sorry if you think that way. Anyway, I took your advice and got an editor. Thanks for telling me about it.
Onigiri-Momoko- Wow! Thank you so much!
Chan- Don't worry! I'll be updating.
SailorSunl- Sorry if I couldn't get all the cards.
Sabineballz-Don't worry too much! They'll fall in love! If not. well. well the story's gonna get really boring.
Yugismpuzzle- Heh. Sorry about that. I just couldn't think of anything else.
A Blessing From the Sky
Disclaimer: I don't own escaflowne
Chapter 11: The Challenger Card Reveals Itself
"All right Merle. What is this about?" Allen asked as he watched Merle look her door and close the curtains.
Merle pointed to a door inside her room.
"The bathroom?"
"Go into the bathroom. We'll talk there."
"Why can't we just talk here?"
"Because someone might be listening."
"Is it really that important?"
"YES! NOW GO INTO THE BATHROOM!"
"Okay, okay. You don't have to yell. princes."
"Allen!"
Allen walked to the bathroom in slow motion just to particularly annoy Merle.
Meanwhile, Merle had had enough. She was about to scratch the life out of the Caeli Knight. Didn't he know that this was of great importance? Nope, he didn't by the way he was acting.
She had waited for a full five minutes and Allen still wasn't close to the bathroom door. She screamed. She had really had enough. She just pushed Allen towards the bathroom. When they were both inside, she closed and looked the door.
"Okay Merle, may I know what is so important that you need to drag me into your bathroom?"
"Okay. It's about Van-sama."
"What about him?"
"Well. Have you noticed that he has been acting strange since Hitomi came?"
"Now that you think about it, yeah, he has been acting strange."
"You know the reason?"
"He likes Hitomi?"
"Yes!"
"I was joking."
"No! It's true. Van-sama likes Hitomi!"
"How can you be so sure?"
"When I left Mel's room and tried to find Hitomi, I found her with Van-sama on the balcony. And you won't believe what I'm about to tell you."
"What?"
"Hitomi was actually talking! I mean, conversing with Van-sama. We know that that's pretty much impossible."
"Maybe she just felt like it."
"Shut up and listen to me. After they were done talking, Hitomi didn't look at Van-sama anymore but he was still looking at her. And his eyes, my god! His eyes were so full of emotions! You should have seen it!"
"Are you serious?"
"Yes! Now are you going to help me bring those two together?"
"I don't know."
"Huh?"
"First of all, we don't know a thing about Hitomi. Second, she might already have a boyfriend. Third. she might be an assassin."
"I don't think she's evil, Allen. There's just something about her. I don't know. It's just that, whenever I'm near her, I feel as if I don't have to be strong. That I don't need to hide my weaknesses."
". I'm just trying to be careful. We don't know who she is. It's best if we don't get too close to her."
"I know but I just can't help it. She's the only one who was able to get Van-sama to act this way."
With that, Merle ran out of the room leaving Allen in the bathroom.
Meanwhile, Hitomi was getting uncomfortable with Van following her around. After they had talked on the balcony, she decided to head for the gardens and think there. She had hoped that Van would not follow her but to her dismay, he did.
And now, here she was walking along the corridor with Van at her side sneaking glances at her when he thought she wasn't looking.
'Why is he following me?'
They passed many servants and soldiers, all of which were looking at them strangely. Hitomi kept wondering why they were doing so. Was Van really that important that it was strange of him to be walk-ahem. following her?
When they arrived at their destination, they were immediately greeted by the graceful wind. Hitomi walked further into the garden with Van following closely behind her.
It seemed to Van that Hitomi was looking for something because she would stop and look around every other minute. After a while of walking, they arrived at a place that Van didn't even know was there. Amazing was the only thing he could think of at the moment when he laid his eyes on the secret spot.
He looked around. The place was ways off the pathway and it was completely secluded because of the trees surrounding it. There were flowers of different colors and the grass was unusually greener. Perhaps because it wasn't stepped on regularly. There was a small hill and on top of the hill was a big tree that overlooked the hidden spot.
He looked above. What he saw was the mystic moon and it's partner. The view there was greater than any other place in the palace. He was totally impressed with Hitomi now. She had only been here for a few days and she had already found a place that he didn't know about even though he had been living there all his life.
So this is where she disappears to
He looked around and saw her heading for the tree on top of the hill. He jogged after her. She stopped beside the tree. She leaned on it and looked at the flowers. He went beside her and looked at the same thing she was looking at.
"You're amazing you know?"
". "
"I never even knew this place existed and I've been living in this castle all my life."
". "
"Why won't you talk to me?"
"Why won't you leave me alone?"
"Why should I?"
"Because. "
"Because what?"
". "
Here we go again.
After a few minutes of silence, Hitomi sat down with her back still leaning on the huge trunk. Van followed suit. They sat there in silence one looking happy while the other looked miserable.
'I like her even though I don't know a thing about her.' Van thought. He sneaked a glance at the angel beside him. The wind was playing with her hair and she had a solemn look on her face.
Beautiful.
Van kept thinking about what he was feeling whenever Hitomi was near. She always made him feel relaxed and well. blissful. He always felt at ease to see her in good health.
His mind wandered off to the time when she was attacked. He frowned. He remembered how ghostly pale she was. He was so worried that he had stayed by her side for hours. And when he finally left her side, his mind kept on wandering back to her. He didn't know why. He wanted to figure this out. Was it true love? Or was it just a crush?
While Van was trying to figure out what he was feeling, Hitomi had been trying to figure out why had she shown Van this place. She could have practiced using her pendant here because no one went to this place. Why did she show this place to HIM of all people?!
Perhaps it was because she had wanted to show this to someone. Maybe it was because she wanted him to see this place or maybe he deserved the chance to have peace. Maybe she had been in this world for far too long!!!
Time passed and Hitomi thought that it was time that she went back into her room. She stood up and started to walk back.
Van was put back into reality by Hitomi's action. He was still trying to figure out why he was attracted to a certain woman when Hitomi stood up. He followed her and they walked in silence towards the castle.
They walked together through the many corridors in the palace. They still passed a lot of guards that were giving Hitomi a curious look and Van a smiling face. After a while of torment for Hitomi, they finally arrived at the oak door that connected to her room. She turned and looked at Van.
"Are you going to follow me inside the room too?"
"Nope."
He looked outside the window. It was getting dark. He was surprised that he spent so much time with her. Yet, he somehow felt that it wasn't enough. He had wanted to spend more time with her but sadly, the day would not allow it. He looked at her again.
"Well, it was nice spending time with you. Good night," he leaned closer to her till his breath was tickling her face.
Hitomi's heartbeat quickened when she realized what Van was about to do. It became louder and louder every second Van's face going near hers. It was throbbing so loud like there was no tomorrow.
"My lady," After that, he kissed her cheek.
With that, he walked away smiling. Hitomi was bewildered by Van's action. She let go of the breath she didn't know she was holding. She touched the place where Van had kissed her. She didn't know why but her heart pounded so loud when he leaned closer to her. She shook her head and went inside her room.
Inside, she walked towards the bathroom and was about to change into her pajamas when she spotted a small black crystal on her bed. Curious, she touched it and was surprised that it began to glow an eerie light.
Hitomi.
"Who?"
Hitomi. come.
"Who is it?"
I can answer. all your questions.
"My. questions?"
Yes. You want to know don't you?
"Know what?"
I'll be waiting. the crash site. tonight. come alone.
With that, the mysterious voice disappeared. Hitomi looked around the room. No one was there. She looked at the bed. The black crystal was still there only it wasn't glowing this time. It was just lying there like nothing happened.
She reached out for it but stopped midway. She remembered what had happened when she first tried to touch it. She closed her hand and let it fall back to its place.
She looked outside the window. It was already dark. She looked back at the black crystal. She was arguing with her self whether she should go there alone or she wouldn't go at all. She looked outside the window again. She took a deep breath and went inside the bathroom. When she went out, she was wearing a different outfit.
It was a gray shirt with a white horizontal line at the breast, black stretchable pants, and gray rubber shoes. She had tied her hair into a ponytail. She walked over to her bag, got her pocket flashlight, and went out the room.
When she went out of the room, the black crystal gave off an eerie light and disintegrated.
Hehehe.
She had decided to go alone. After all, who was there to help her? Certainly, Mel couldn't do it and Van certainly wouldn't go without an explanation. Then there were the guards. She thought for a moment.
Silence
Nope. If she were to ask on of the guards to come with her, they would certainly report everything that will happen. That will resort in total chaos. She nodded. She was on her own.
Hitomi went out of the castle as quietly as she could. She then proceeded to enter the forest.
When she entered the forest, she got an eerie feeling. Her instincts were telling her to turn back. She was about to do so when something blocked her way. It was an invisible wall. She touched it. It really seemed to be a wall.
Guess I have no choice.
She turned on her flashlight and started to head towards the crash site. The forest seemed to be very quiet that night. It was as if the creatures were afraid of something or someone.
Without warning, the wind suddenly became icy cold, which made her shiver. She cursed. She had underestimated nature by not bringing a jacket.
After walking a little while, she saw the crash site. She slowly walked closer to it. The closer she got, the stronger the eerie feeling was getting. When she entered the site, she saw no one. She looked around, still no one.
"It's an honor to finally meet you, Hitomi Kanzaki," Someone suddenly said from behind her.
She turned around and saw the figure concealed in darkness.
"Who are you?"
Meanwhile, Van was getting ready for bed. He felt pretty happy because of what he had just done. He had just made a move on Hitomi. By this time, he finally realized that he was in love with her. Even though he didn't know anything about her, something told him that she wasn't evil. In fact, it told him that she was kind-hearted and everything that was good. There was just something about her aura that made you feel at ease.
Van was about to go into his bathroom when he heard a voice. He stopped and looked around. He grabbed his sword and awaited any kind of noise.
"Van!"
"Mother?"
"Van! You must help her! The crash site! Don't let her fall into darkness or else all will be lost!"
"What are you talking about?"
Silence
"Mother!"
Van sighed. He didn't understand. Help who? Suddenly it hit him.
"The crash site!"
Van put on his boots and buckled his sword. He ran out the room and through the corridors. He cursed. This is just one of those days when he wished that he didn't live in such a big castle.
He spotted Allen walking along the corridor.
"Allen! I want you to send a number of soldiers to the crash site where we found Hitomi! I have no time to explain! Just do it!"
With that, he sped off towards the stables. He spotted his black mare. He quickly saddled it and sped off towards the forest.
So what did I tell you? This chapter is a lot more better than the last one. This is a cliffy so. I know I know! You guys hate cliffhangers but I couldn't help it. At least it's not as bad as the first one. is it a cliffy? I can't really tell because it has this nice ending to it but. Waaaaah!!! Whatever! Can somebody tell me if it's a cliffhanger or not? I'm really confused but then again, maybe not@_@
Next Chapter: Hitomi meets the Devil Card. Van speeds of towards the crash site. Will he get there on time? Or will he lose Hitomi to the darkness?