Chapter 2
Van departed to get Escaflowne, while Allen and Hitome started to pack for the journey. They didn't have to wait long. Van was waiting outside with Escaflowne, dragon formed. They clambered on quickly, and started to fly.
"So…love… but who?" she thought, puzzled.
She held up her necklace and gazed into the pink sparkling jewel.
"Who, Who?" she thought, concentrating deeply on the image of the lovers card. The pendant swung gently towards Allen. Hitome nodded slightly. Allen. Of course. She put away her cards and looked at him. He was staring into the horizon, his long blonde hair blowing behind him. His eyes were so sad. The death of his sister had cased him much pain, but Hitome felt that he was at last beginning to get over it. He started as the Gymelif landed with a bump on the dark grassy hill.
"Woah, it's getting dark already! Allen, you start setting up the campfire. Hitome and I will set up camp"
Allen nodded and jumped down, then started to collect firewood from the collection of woody shrubs that were dotted around. Within minutes Allen and Van were sat around a roaring fire. Hitome was in the tent; she had gone there to read her cards a bit more.
"Allen, do you think that my brother will get this visitor? I mean, he could be here right now, in an invisible floating fortress." He scanned the skies carefully one more time.
"I don't know Van. We're not going to let him if we can help it."
Hitome looked out of the tent at the dark sky.
"It's going to happen soon…very soon" she whispered to herself, and gasped as a pillar of white light suddenly shot down. It rested in front of Van and Allen, and as in her vision the girl materialised. She stood there, bathed in white light, her blue eyes shining fiercely. She tried to stay standing, but she couldn't take the shock. She took one look around her and dropped to the floor like a rag doll.
"Everyone, get on Escaflowne!" shouted Van. " Folkan will be here soon. Pack everything up and go!"
"Are you sure that's necessary? We've only just set up camp," said Allen
"I know, but my brother will be here very soon to pick up the girl"
The tent was quickly packed up and everyone got onto Escaflowne. Allen was holding the girl who was lying uselessly in his arms. Escaflowne shot into the sky just in time. A Zybach floating fortress materialised just above the smouldering campfire. Folkan looked down coldly at the retreating Dragon.
"So, brother. You plan to steal the results of my hard work. So be it. You will have to face the consequences, but I will get the girl back."
He watched as the Gymelf disappeared on the horizon, then turned to Lotai, one of his henchmen.
"If Allen hadn't bought the news to them so quickly then we would have that girl. We shan't take her back just yet.. We shall watch her, and find out what her power is.
"Yes Lord Falcon" whispered the henchman, and slunk off to tell the other Zybach soldiers. Falcon stared down from the fortress.
"Soon she shall be mine…"he whispered. "Soon…"
Hitomi, Allen and Van gazed down at the girl, lying asleep on Hitomi's bed. Occasionally she twitched, or murmured something incomprehensible.
"We shouldn't have to wait long now," whispered Van. "Maybe we could leave it to Allen to explain everything to her"
Allen nodded, and sat down on a chair next to the bed while the others went to wait outside. The girl stirred, and opened her eyes. She bolted upright remembering the night before but Allen soothed her.
"What's your name?" he asked gently.
"D…Drachati" she stammered nervously.
"That's a nice name. How old are you?"
"I…I'm 18. Where am I? Where are my parents?" she asked, searching the room vaguely
Allen explained everything; how she got here, where she was, and how Falcon was after her. At first she seemed not to believe him, but when she saw Earth in the sky she whimpered, and sat down suddenly.
"It's ok. Look, outside is another girl from the mystic moon, or Earth as you call it. I'll get her for you."
1 HOUR LATER
"How is she? Asked Allen as Hitomi opened the door.
"Well…she's still shocked, but I think she's actually coming to terms with it. I'm surprised."
"I guess you know what it's like for her," commented Van
"Yeah. It's like seeing my fate all over again but…it's happening to someone else. Think about it. She comes from the mystic moon; I come from the mystic moon. It's like History is really repeating itself"
The door opened, and Drachati stepped out, wearing a blue polo neck jumper and blue trousers that made her eyes look even bluer.
"I… I've accepted my fate. I realize that I'm…stuck here forever." Her eyes looked as though they were threatening to cry, but they held back the tears. Hitomi moved awkwardly towards her, and patted her shoulder sympathetically. Drachati gave her a watery smile.
"My name is Drachati"
"I'm Van Fanel"
"I'm Hitomi"
"I'm Allen Schezar"
Drachati whipped her damp eyes and settled down to listen to the others as they told her all about Gymelfs, Escaflowne, about how Van was a Draconian and about Falcon and how he was chasing her. When they had finished she took a deep breath,
"Wow. Well, thank you for rescuing me from Falcon .Is it ok if I… explore a bit?"
"Of course. Take all the time you need." Said Van kindly. Drachati stumbled off outside. She needed to be alone somewhere. Here eyes were full of tears, pulling a veil over her vision. She broke into a run and she ran and ran, sobbing blindly until she came to a cliff top. She lay on the soft grass, her sobs drowned by the roar of the sea.
"Mum… Dad… will I ever see you again?"
She didn't even notice the rain begin to fall. She lay for hours in the pouring rain, crying silently. Through the rain she heard footsteps. It was Allen, his long blonde hair plastered to his face. His blue eyes were full of concern.
"Drachati" He knelt beside her, and took off his coat, wrapping it around her. "Where were you? We were so worried!"
"Oh Allen…" She clung to him like a child, crying openly. He put his arms around her.
"I know how you must be feeling, but it'll get better, I promise"
He helped her to stand and wrapped his coat tighter around her as they walked back to the palace.
"Drachati! I thought Falcon had got you!" cried Hitomi "Here, take this towel, you're soaking!"
"S…sorry Hitomi. I just needed to be alone," shivered Drachati.
Hitomi nodded. She understood. She remembered what it was like for her when she had first arrived in Gaea. Suddenly a knock sounded on the palace doors. Van opened them, and two guards stood outside.
"Your majesty, it is a message from Falcon. He wishes to meet with you. He says to bring the girl and meet at Staikem hill"
"Understood"
The guards marched off, and Van slammed the palace doors shut.
"You know, Falcons plans lack the…cunningness they used to have" commented Hitomi dryly.
Van nodded slowly.
"I know that it seems obvious not to go, but he obviously really wants Drachati in his possession, and if we bought her along then we might be able to find out why"
"No Van! It's too dangerous for Drachati!" said Allen, his voice echoing down the halls clearly.
Drachati blushed slightly, but stepped forward, addressing Van.
"I don't mind going, as long as it will help you. Just don't let him capture me"
So, what will happen at Staikem Hill? Can they really trust Falcon? Will Drachati be ok? Is romance blossoming between Allen and Drachati? Will I ever stop asking these stupid questions at the end of each chapter? Find out in the next chapter of Dragon Whisperer! I'm very sorry it takes me so long to post up these chapters, but I don't have everyday access to the Internet, I can only access it every other weekend. But it's worth the wait! Thanx to whoever pointed out my spelling mistakes, I'm not the best speller in town! Keep reviewing my work; it's the only thing that gets me through the day. Oh, and if you want you could add me to your favorite authors list, even if I'm not your favorite author! After I've finished this story I'll be writing some funny ones, which may be worth reading. I'll let you know when they're written! See you in the next chapter! Don't talk to strangers on the way, and look both ways before crossing the road. P.s- Sorry this is so unoriginal! The story I mean. But it doesn't half make good reading material! And it gets better…ish…