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don't sue.:0)
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Chapter 8: The Chosen Path
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-Lovers in the long grass, look above them. Only they can see where
the clouds are going. Only to discover dust and sunlight, ever make the
sky so blue.-
-Enya-
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Levarios
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Atrea waking up I wasn't dreaming. He is still here next to me
sleeping peacefully. I wonder what came over me. All those intense
feelings just came out of me. I don't even think i was in my right mind
yesterday.she laughs to herself Well the feelings are here now. I can
feel them in my blood. Now that i know he feels the same, it might not
be that bad at all. In fact, i may have just found happiness. Miguel
waking up " Hey your awake " i said smiling. " That wasn't a dream? "
Miguel said very groggy. " If i told you it was, would you believe me?"
i said still smiling. " No. It was way to good to be a dream " he said
laughing. " So where do we go from here? I mean do we stay in this town
or do we keep moving east?" i asked changing the subject. "I have a
good feeling about going east. The farther away from Zaibach and
Fanelia, the happier i get " he said and kissed my lips. " Good thing
it isn't winter right now Miguel, or we'd be staying put " i said as i
threw a pillow at his head. " Well, if you want we can leave today, but
we will need supplies,clothes,blankets, and food " Miguel said and
threw the pillow back at me. " Enough to feed a small army, and shelter
them too " i said laughing really hard. I threw the pillow back at his
head. " Ok then lets go " Miguel said throwing all the pillows at me
and running away.
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The Forest
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Van And Hitomi " Hitomi, how far ahead are they?" Van asked.
" About 2 days, but if we keep moving and stop only to sleep i think we
can catch up to them in about a week" she said. "A week. Thats not bad,
it's not good either but at least we will catch up to them " Van said
shaking his head. " We have an advantage Van. We know why they may be
heading east. So we are going as fast as possible to reach them. They
on the other hand, are in no hurry. We may catch up to them sooner "
She said thinking positive.
" There's something i wanted to talk to you about Hitomi " Van said
softly. " Ok, what is it?" she asked. " I know that i wanted us to
hurry the wedding, but when this is all over i would like to have a big
proper wedding " he said smiling. " Really?!" she said excited. " Ya "
he said blushing. " That's great Van. I would love that " she said
beaming. " Let's stop here for the night Hitomi " he stated with
something up his sleeve. " Why here Van? There is still light out we
could keep going for a little while longer " she said perplexed. " Well
i arranged for a surprise for you. It is in here, he pointed inside
the cave if your not too chicken to come in " he snickered.
Hitomi went inside the dark cave. After a few moments she saw the
cave had light inside. When she got inside the main chamber she saw
about 500 candles all lit. They were in the walls and on the floor.
It was beautiful. In the center of the chamber was a basket of food, a
bottle of wine, and a blanket. She kissed him hard on the lips. This
was a wonderful surprise. They ate and drank the wine. It was more of
a celebration. They were both tired and really needed the distraction.
They talked all night, mostly laughing. They were finally connecting
again. Just like where they left off, before. Hitomi felt complete.
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-Afternoon is hazy. River flowing. All around the sounds moving
closer to them, telling them a story told by Flora. Dreams they never
knew.-
-Enya-
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Zaibach
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" King Dilandau, i bring news " the general said. " Well what is
it?!" Dilandau stated harshly. " Ispano is making a move. There forces
were seen crossing the Koroso mountains. They are about 2 days away "
the general stated. " So, Ispano is making a move against me afterall.
Hmmmmm. General, We shall take our forces to the mountains. We will
take the new and improved steath cloaked Alsiedes. I will lead the
battle and you will stay here " Dilandau sneered. " Is that wise King "
the general said surprised. " Don't question me again! " Dilandau
yelled. The general left and Dilandau pondered the fall of Ispano.
He took all the new melef units toward the mountains. He figured
Ispano can't fly and were 2 days away. Zaibach's melefs could fly and
be there in a day. The battle would end in the mountains with Zaibach
victorious.
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-Will you find the answer in all you say and do? Will you find the
answer in you-
- Enya-
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Dawn the next day
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Hitomi having a dream Where am i? Koroso. Is this the war of
the past or the coming war? It all looks familair. Hitomi envisioned
herself in the fields at the mouth of the mountains. A war was raging
on, very violently. After a few minutes of watching she realized it was
Ispano and Zaibach. The coming war..... Van and herself had just gotton
there and were hiding in the trees. She could see Dilandau and his
army were slaughtering Ispano. Atrea and Miguel were nowhere to be
seen. She wondered where they were. They should be here. Something's
very wrong......
" Van wake up now! We have to go! " Hitomi yelled packing up their
supplies. " What is it Hitomi? What's happened? Did you see a vision?"
Van said jumping up. " Yes, i saw the coming war. It will take place in
Koroso's mouth. We have to hurry Van! The war will begin in less than a
day " Hitomi yelled as she jumped onto her horse. Van quickly followed
suit and jumped on his horse. They both sped away as fast as possible.
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Levarios
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" I can't believe you talked me into staying an extra week Miguel "
i said not really minding. " I wanted you to get your strength up
before the trip " he stated smiling devilishly. " Really? I couldn't
tell, it seems like you want me to be worn out before the trip " i said
pretending to be mad. " Well you've stayed in bed for 2 days, only 5
more to go " he playfully smiled. " Well not today. We are going
shopping! " I said knowing how much he hated it. We both got up and
got dressed, and headed out the door. When we got to the market, i
started to get really dizzy. I felt as though i was walking into a
different reality. I was walking in the market holding Miguel's hand
and the next minute i am was in a hazy blue place. Swirls of color
everywhere. I was confused but mesmorized by the colors. I could hear
voices, more like whispers. All at once. I could not make out anything
they were saying. It became like a buzzing noise. My face got hot. My
fingered tingled. Swirls of blue color were coming out of my
fingertips. I felt sick......
Then i was back at the market. I had a queazy feeling in my stomach
still. Miguel looked at me and smiled and we kept walking. Did i
imagine that experience? I felt as though i was at least gone for a few
minutes, but Miguel smiled at me as if nothing happened. Am i going
crazy again? Seeing things that aren't there? I looked down at my hands
to see nothing unusual about them. They tingled when i thought about
the blue swirls. I wonder what is going on? Until i figure it out, i
can't tell miguel, he would only worry.
a few hours later Miguel and i were headed to a restaurant type
place with out door tables. We sat down and ordered some kind of veggie
plate. It looked gross, but Miguel insisted it was quite good. I was
just about to take a bite when the atmospere changed again. This time
i was in a purple haze. All around me was circles of blue. No swirls.
I looked at my hands to see if they had anything weird coming out of
them. They were fine. I heard many voices speak as one. " You know
what you have to do " that's all that was said. My whole body tingled.
Little circles of blue was coming from my fingertips everytime i moved
them. Miguel started talking. I could hear him but i was not there.
Slowly i was coming back to reality. I smiled as if nothing had
happened. I wanted to forget everything. Nothing would spoil my time
here with Miguel. Not Dreams. Not visions. Not creepy little colors of
light coming from my fingers.
We walked back to the inn and to our room. Miguel cancelled the
other room a day or so ago. Not like we needed it anymore. It was still
light out but Miguel wanted to take a shower before we headed out to
see some sites. I sat down on the bed. Haze..... This is getting really
annoying. What does this mean? Red haze. Red electrical ribbons were
flying in the air like they were atoms. Against my will, my fingers
were causing small ripples of color in this already weird place. Like
before i could not move my legs. I stood there. I heard a voice. A
single female voice. " It is time, you must stop it " and that was it.
I shot back into reality really quick this time. I had more questions
and no one to provide answers. Stop what? What could i do? I had no
desire or will to fight or stop anyone. I wanted peace. little did i
know peace was a long way off..................