Hitomi's Decision

Hitomi's Decision

July 25, 2001- I posted this up a long time ago but on my other computer, when I typed it out and posted it up on the net, there were lots of weird marks…so I'm retyping it…okay? This is my first story so…I appreciate you guys reviewing…anyways…^^~

Disclaimer: I do not own Escaflowne…so don't sue me…ok? ^^~

Anywise…on with the story!

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Chapter 2

Suspicion

Previously on Escaflowne: Then, a sudden sharp voice piped up, "Hitomi!"

                                          I raised my head and looked in the direction the voice came from.

                                          It was not Van, but Allen.

"Oh, Allen!" I exclaimed, obviously startled.

"Hitomi, what, may I ask, are you doing here out of the castle with Van when Zaibach may attack any moment?" he questioned.

"Well…" I muttered, unable to think up of something to reply. How can I tell him that I came out here to think? He will surely not understand. Van covered up for me. "I just invited Hitomi to watch the beautiful sunrise. I would've invited you too if only a knight of Caeli doesn't sleep so late." It came out perfectly smooth and actually teased a knight of Caeli, who was usually so perfect that there was nothing to tease about.

            Allen's arched eyebrow did not lower and that clearly proved that he is suspicious. To prevent from further argument, I stood up and announced that I was heading back to the Austrian castle.

"I'll come with you," Allen decided.

"What about you, Van?" I asked, a clear indication that he should join us.

"No, thanks. I can fly back," he replied, obviously not getting the hint.

I puzzled on how he is going to 'fly' until I remembered that he has angelic wings.

            We set for our short walk to the castle. After we walked out of hearing range for Van, Allen spoke up.

"Exactly why did you invite Van, of all people, to come and watch the sunrise with you?"

"Well…he is a companion who has similar thoughts and situations as me, a being of the 'Mystic Moon', and besides, his wings is the only transportation that can take me here quick enough to watch the sunrise, and you know that the pendant is not to be misused," I reasoned.

"Any other reasons?' he said sarcastically.

The nerve!

"No, there are not any 'other' reasons, and if you please, it is none of your business! If you'll excuse me, knight of Caeli, I shall walk the rest of the walk to the Asturian castle alone," I responded icily.

"Hitomi, I…" he said, obviously trying to repair for the damage he'd done. I simply ignored him.

Meanwhile…

            Back at the castle, Merle was again busy rummaging through Hitomi's modern average belongings and just happened to discover a CD player with batteries in them. She clicked on the buttons, fascinated, and jumped away in pure surprise as music flowed through the room.

~That's amore~

"Ah, so this is what that strange girl listens to on the Mystic Moon. Hmmm…this is actually pretty nice," Merle remarked.

            Merle has since long ago known that Van loved her as a little sister, but not as a lover. She also realized that Hitomi is perfect for her 'Lord Van' and therefore a slight hate appeared for Allen Schezar. Merle wanted to be the matchmaker for these two cute but shy couple.

"Now, where can I get a yellow, long wig fast?" she pondered.

"Aha, I know!"

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maniac bubblicous: oooooooooooooooooooo…what is Merle scheming? Find out on the next chapter…until then…cya! Thanks 4 reading my story! ^^~

maniac bubblicous ^^~ ^@^

June 20th, 2001