*Thanks for reviewing, Camille! (an' for those who
told me to continue…)
Second Stanza
Hitomi wiped
some sweat beading on her forehead. It was cold, but she was perspiring.
Watching Van fight was enough to drive her crazy. What if he should get killed?
Hitomi cringed at the awful idea. No way. Hitomi believed in him more than she
believed in anybody.
The battle raged as her
thoughts ran through her head. Far cries of pain were heard, too much screaming
heard. Perhaps Van was one of them. She didn't like to think of it, put somehow
it was pasted in her head. She could feel Van's frustration and hatred, and it
pierced her heart like a sword. Clutching the pendant around her neck, Hitomi
whispered out his name. "Van…" The pain was stabbing in her heart so hard, a
tear ran from her eye. She watched as her tear fell on her pendant. Van, I hope
you feel my thoughts. Stop fighting… you might get hurt—and I'm afraid I might
lose you…
Right here
with you is right where I belong,
Way down the battlefield, Van was fighting and venting all his inward rage on the Dragonslayers. Almost all of them were killed, bloodshed occurring everywhere. Dilandau chuckled, as he had no concern for the Dragonslayers, thinking the true battle had just begun. Van peered at him, carefully remembering how to spot the enemy. HE had to admit, Dilandau was pretty fast. Another thought had struck him. Hitomi was far away from him, in the castle. He didn't know if she was waiting for him. Maybe she really likes Allen, he thought sadly. He threw a quick glance at the Crusade. Van didn't like to think of it, but he was starting to get selfish, and ideas like—"I saw her first" came dancing through his head. Then, an arrow of emotion hit his heart that it almost stopped beating. Hitomi's thoughts had transcended to him. Van, stop it before it's too late. You don't have to fight to protect me… I just need you.
I'd lose my
mind if I can't see you
Dilandau was charging now, manic laughter filled the air. Van turned just in time when Dilandau let out his Liquid Metal Claw at him. He ducked and struck Dilandau with his sword. Quickly shifting direction, Van changed Escaflowne into its Dragon mode. Lifting higher in the sky, Van guiltily glanced down at the men he had killed, their blood flooding the ground. Dilandau's scream was the last thing he'd heard. Now he wanted to return to Hitomi. I'm coming, Hitomi. Please don't turn away.
Hitomi received his thoughts almost lightning. She breathed a sigh of relief, taking the pendant happily in her hands again. She stared at the sky for a moment, and saw a distant figure flying towards her. Van and his dragon, Escaflowne. Her waiting ended at last.
Without you
there is nothing in this life
Escaflowne seemed slow in returning to the castle. Van wanted badly to be with her right this instant. His back was getting itchy, the feeling he had seldom felt. With a burst of white feathers, his wings sprouted. His cursed wings. Only shown to the girl he falls in love with, as the prophecy had said. A surge of emotion powered his wings. Parting from Escaflowne's bulk, he soared up, a feeling of enlightenment taking over him at last.
That would
make love worth living for.
Hitomi's heart jumped excitedly. Van was coming. As she heard the flutter of wings, her voice surged up to produce sweet echoes through the forest. "Van! I'm here!" Hearing her voice, Van flew down, catching Hitomi in his arms. No way he will let her go. Feeling his warm breath on her cheek, Hitomi sighed. As they rose higher, Van held on to her tighter. "Hitomi," he whispered, his arms holding her close. The mention of her name by his voice was enough for her to know. To know he loved her.
I can't
bear the thought of you not there.
Hitomi stared at his ember eyes for a moment. Her lips parted to say something, but nothing came out. Van looked at her beautiful face, and her mystic green eyes. Her look was the answer to a million questions. But he couldn't bear not to ask. "Hitomi," he began. "What is it?" Hitomi asked, her hand caressing her face. They were back at her windowsill. "Hitomi, I love you, and you know it… But do you love me?" His eyes fearfully waited for the answer. Hitomi kissed his lips, and pulled back. "I've always loved you."
I couldn't fight
what I feel anymore.
I need to be next to you.
*Finished in one and a half hour.