AN: Welcome back to my twisted mind! I've got another chapter! Yay! Couldn't keep away. Hope you enjoy this!

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The warp continued to grow as Van and Hitomi huddled closer together, hiding Faith in the process.

~This is it.~ Hitomi whispered as the warp closed in around them. As soon s it closed they were bathed in a bright white light. They had to shield their eyes from it's intensity.

Inside this new void it was quiet, compared to the commotion they had witnessed during their descent. It was no longer dark and misty but just the opposite. It was light now and the brightness had died down so that their eyes could adjust to their new surroundings.

~Where are we?~

~I don't know Van.~

~I think I can answer that for you.~

Hitomi looked up to see a beautiful young woman standing before them. She was no ordinary woman though. Pure white wings stretched from her back and rested regally by her sides.

~Are you a Draconian as well?~

~Yes and no. I am an apparition. I was sent here by your wishes to keep Faith's innocence.~

~What are you going to do? You're not going to take Faith away from us are you? You can't!~

~Dearest Hitomi, I'm not here to take your daughter away from you. She's not dead. I came to simply fulfill your wish for her to keep her innocence.~

~What's the catch?~

~Catch? Do you honestly think there's a catch to saving your daughter's innocence my lord? Honestly Van Fanel you amaze me sometimes.~

~There's something you're not telling us. You brought us here for a reason so what is it?~

~You always were the impatient one weren't you? Alright, there is one simple thing that you must understand. When Faith wakes up she will remember none of the events that took place. They will only be dreams to her. What you must do is correct the wrongs that you have done. You must share with her things of equal value so that she understands that with light comes darkness and with love comes hate. There are always two sides to everything. She must understand them both so that she will have a better concept of them.~

~Were we not doing right by keeping her safe from that?~

~You were not wrong Hitomi. Your acts were in her best interest but, in life you must know all aspects. Continue to teach her what you do just, expand on that. You have raised her well and she will grow strong because of that.~

~We'll except to that. Please help her now.~

~As you wish my lord.~

The apparition in front of them reached down toward Faith and lifted her from Hitomi's arms. A bright light engulfed them and seconds later Faith was placed back down with her parents.

~My purpose has been served now.~

~Wait! What about us? How will we get out of here?~

~The same way you came Hitomi.~

They were left alone with their sleeping child and again the warp opened. It sent them back into the darkness that they had first arrived to. Things started changing in the blackness as they stood to look around. The scenery changed drastically and soon they were standing in a field covered in a variety of flowers.

~What's this?~

~I think it's our way out Van! All we have to do is...~

Hitomi stopped as a disturbance echoed through the field they stood in. Voices were heard around them calling their names.

~Is that who I think it is Van?~

~How did they know we would be here? We never told anyone when we left.~

~Doesn't matter now. Let's go home.~

Closing their eyes, they concentrated on their new task. The familiar bright light took them away from the beautiful field that they had occupied.

Hitomi was the first to open her eyes. She looked up only to meet two worried blue ones.

"Allen? When did you..."

"Not long ago. Chid filled me in on what was happening and someone had reported a sighting after you two disappeared. We've been searching all day. I'm glad you're safe Queen Hitomi."

"Stop it Allen, you know how much I hate it when you address me by that title. It's Hitomi remember." She stated, sternly.

"Of course Hitomi." Allen said with a chuckle. Even in the most serious situations, she always seemed to bring ease to anyone. Her head cocked to the side and her eyes looked around the room in a frenzy.

"They're safe Hitomi. They haven't woken up yet but, they appear to be just fine." He assured her. She let go of the breath she was holding and went to stand.

"Let me help you." Allen offered, extending a hand to help her up. She excepted and leaned against him until the strength returned to her legs. They slowly made their way to Van's side and she sat beside him placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Van, wake up now. We made it back." She whispered. He groaned slightly and slowly opened his eyes.

"Hitomi? Where's..."

Hitomi pointed down to the sleeping figure in his arms that he hadn't noticed was there. He sighed with content as he attempted to sit without waking her. No good, she snuggled closer to him and opened her eyes.

"Daddy, I'm tired. Can I go to bed now?" She asked, rubbing her eyes and yawning.

"Yes Faith, you can go to sleep again."

"Thank you." She murmured as she fell back to sleep.

"Let's get out of here." Van said, standing with Hitomi at his side.

"What about him?" Allen asked, nodding to the body lying close behind them. As soon as the sorcerer had been mentioned, the black warp from their minds opened up from underneath of him and he disappeared within it's depths.

"What was that?!?" Allen asked.

"Let's not wait to find out. Personally, I don't want to know. If weird things like this hadn't have happen to me already, I don't think I'd be ready for it either." Van said, walking toward the door. Allen averted his eyes from the spot and hurried after them.

The ride back to the castle was a silent one. Nobody spoke about the happenings at the cabin or the man's mysterious disappearance. Hitomi wrapped her arms around Van's waist and nestled her head between his shoulder blades. She often did that when she sense he was uneasy about something.

"What's wrong Van?"

"Do you think it's really over Hitomi?"

"I don't know but, I'd like to think so." She said. He took one of her hands in his and kissed each finger.

"I just want to live in peace now. I want peace for you and Faith as well. I don't want her to have to face evil like that again." He said.

"We just have to pray that she won't ever have to but, if peace is ever disrupted again, we'll always have each other." She said.

"Always."

"What else is on your mind?"

"I was thinking of...of telling Faith."

Hitomi nodded against his back but remained silent. She knew what he was referring to.

"I think that's a good idea. She should know her ancestry."

"Should she really?"

"Van, you know that she loves you and I know that she will still love you when you tell her. When you show her. Don't feel such shame. When I fell in love with you, I fell in love with all of you. She must know." Hitomi said.

"You're right. Tomorrow morning when the sun rises, I will take her out and tell her the truth."

When they arrived at the castle, Hitomi placed Faith in her bed and covered her up.

"Mommy?"

"Sleep now Faith, you have a busy morning ahead of you.

"I love you Mommy."

"I love you too Faith. Goodnight."

"Goodnight Mommy."

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TBC...



AN: Well that's another chapter. I might possibly end it in the next chapter. I'm not sure yet. Nothing new has come up so... Neways, I hope you enjoyed this and I hopefully haven't confused anybody with this. Questions, comments. I like to hear from yah! Thanks to everyone who's reviewed so far. I appreciate it a lot. Reviews always seem to help. ^__^