Disclaimer: Dammit, I don't own them.
A/N: Sorry for taking so long! I had already finished the chapter but my hard drive got screwed up and I had to reformat everything. (I also couldn't load up my story on FF.Net for some reason.) Anyway, I have, um…had this removable hard drive with Win2K and NT Workstation that I use for school. I normally use Win2K and save all my files. But when one of my teachers told us to install Linux, he forgot to mention that it would screw up Win2K and NT! That b*stard! I had used my computer at home to re-write the chapter. AND I tried real hard to re-write the chapter as best as I could. The old chapter was 16 pages long with lots of detail. This one is 11 pages. It's so sloppy! I haven't even checked it for spelling mistakes! Morning quickly changes into night in this story! ARGH! The other one was beautiful!!! Oh well, all you peeps will survive.
Um…I guess I'll answer some questions and comments. Dilandra, we all know Dilly will burn down the Christmas tree in his dream. Lighting Wolf….@_@ I'm not sure about the lemon, but I'll think about it. Dragon Slayer_Stefany…so the thought of Van and Millerna makes you shudder? Wait 'til you read this chapter…:- attitudetwins…we already know Dil is out of character but the next chapter will have a few surprises. Um, I better keep quiet. KodoraHiryuu kodora….it's too late for me to change my mind about THAT coupling. Uh, YOU know who I'm referring too. And try not to be too obsessing over Van…you could end up hurting yourself …or others. ^_^;;
One more thing, this story is an AU. That's why some of the characters are OOC. :-P
Seasons of Loneliness
By Blue Shakira
Chapter Ten: The Attack
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+Next Morning…+
Dilandau had woken up early despite the small headaches. He was eager to meet his son and nothing would stop him. To his surprise, Chesta was already outside his door waiting to escort him to the room where Hitomi and Julian stayed during the night.
When he entered the room, he stood dumbfounded as he stared at the two year old boy in front of him. He looked up at Hitomi and she gave him a reassuring look. He took a few steps forward and reached out for Julian.
He didn't think until he noticed the heaviness in his arms. It took him a few seconds to realize he was already holding Julian.
Hitomi brushed a few strands of hair away from Julian's eyes. "Not too tight," she whispered to Dilandau.
Dilandau loosened his grip. He stared down at his son and new feelings began to pour into him.
'So, this is how it feels to be a father,' Dilandau thought to himself.
~*~*~*With Vladimir*~*~*~
Vladimir stood up from his throne.
A young woman, with a crooked nose and dark shoulder length hair came out of the shadows. "What is it," she asked.
Vladimir ignored her and a window with an image appeared in front of him. Three figures came into view. The figure of one particular young man caught his attention.
Vladimir narrowed his eyes. "Stupid, boy," he snarled. "How dare HE try to come and interfere with my plans!"
"Vladimir…," the woman began.
"Silence," Vladimir bellowed. "This is all YOUR fault!" (AN: I'll explain this in the next chapter.)
In anger he slapped her across the face.
"Forgive me," she whispered, holding back tears.
"Hn," the red-haired man crossed his arms. "The only reason you're still alive is because you ARE my worthless sister."
The woman looked down at the floor in shame.
Vladimir looked away in disgust. "Get my men, ready," he hissed. "It looks like we will have to kidnap Hitomi and the brat before that stupid guardian comes back as a human. Then I will make sure that stupid boy never interferes with my plans!"
The woman nodded and backed away. Before she left Vladmir spoke.
"And Delaram," he said, calmly. "You WILL always refer me as master. Understood?"
Delaram bowed her head. "Yes….master," she replied, quietly before exiting the room.
Vladimir sat back on his throne. "I'll make sure that annoying boy dies," he growled. "But first, I'll have to make sure my puppet is prepared…."
~*~*~*Fanelia*~*~*~
'Kill him.'
Van grabbed his head and leaned against the wall. "Not again," he hissed. "Leave me alone!"
'Kill him.'
The voice that had been haunting him since last night continued to torment him. Van slumped on the ground and began to shake. Millerna was walking in the same hallway when she noticed him drop to the ground.
"Van," she cried out and ran to him. She bent down to make sure he was fine. "What happened Van? Why are you shaking?"
The ruby eyed king looked up to level his face with hers. "I'm…," he began. He shook his head. "Nothing," he mumbled. "I didn't get enough sleep. That is all."
Millerna looked at him with concern. "Are you sure that's the problem," she said. "I'm worried about you, Van. I mean, Hitomi and Dilandau…."
Van furiously stood up, making Millerna stumble back. "Mind your business," he snapped. "I didn't ask for your pity."
Millerna bit her lip. 'Why do I even bother,' she wondered, sadly. She felt her eyes swell up and she turned away from him before her tears began to spill.
Van noticed her saddened expression. "Millerna, I'm sorry….,he said, remorsefully.
"Don't worry….I understand," she said, closing her eyes. A few seconds passed when she felt a hand brush gently against her cheek. Her eyes snapped opened. She felt her cheeks flush as Van continued wiping her tears.
"I'm sorry for making you cry. Please, don't cry anymore," Van said, gently. "And don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I just need some time to think."
Without thinking, Millerna grabbed his hand and held it with hers. "Van, I want you to think about something else too," she said, quickly.
Van gave her a confused look. "Is something wrong," he asked.
Millerna shook her head. She closed her eyes and started to move in toward his lips.
Van didn't know what was happening until he felt her lips touch his. It was a simple kiss, nothing passionate. Yet, he felt a tingle when their lips met and goose bumps ran all over his body. He wanted to explore these strange emotions that ran through his body. His hands fell to her waist as he deepened the kiss. (A/N: *get's chased by Kodora and Stefany with swords in hand* O.o;;)
Millerna was brought back to reality when she realized that her simple kissed had turned into a fiery one. 'What am I doing,' her mind screamed. She broke away from their kiss and took a few steps away from Van. "I'm sorry," she whispered close to tears.
"Millerna….," Van began.
"I-I didn't meant to….," she stammered. She quickly turned and cried out, "Forgive me!"
Van tried to stop her but she ran off hastily. Sighing he pressed his back on the wall and ran his fingers through his hair. His lips still tingled from the kiss. He wasn't going to lie to himself. He had actually enjoyed the kiss, even if it was cut short. But he still was confused on why Millerna kissed him.
'Not that she was bad looking,' Van thought. 'She's pretty attractive. I mean, she has nice long golden hair and blue-gray eyes. Her lips always seemed soft…'
Van mentally slapped himself. 'Where did that come from,' he wondered.
Would he feel this exact same feeling if he were to kiss Hitomi?
Hitomi!
For a moment, he had forgotten about her! But…why?
'Kill him! Kill Dilandau!'
"Not again," Van groaned. The voice had returned.
'Hitomi will be yours….'
He saw a vision of Hitomi in his mind. She seemed to be smiling at him.
"Hitomi," he murmured. For a moment Hitomi's face vanished and Millerna's tear stricken face appeared. The visions faded when the voice spoke again.
'Kill him."
He shook his head furiously. "Be quiet," he hissed.
'Kill him…'
Van hit the wall with his fist, ignoring the pain inflicted on his hand.
He didn't even notice three mysterious figures watching him.
~*~*~
Julian laughed as he pulled Dilandau's bangs.
"Ow," Dilandau muttered, stupidly. "I've only been with him for a few hours and he's already abusing me!"
Hitomi giggled when she noticed the silver-haired generals 'I'm not enjoying this look'. "You better not slap him," she scolded, playfully.
"The only one getting slap will be Chesta if he doesn't turn around and mind his business," Dilandau glared daggers at the blond man standing at the doorway.
"Forgive me," Chesta mumbled and quickly turned away.
Hitomi shook her head. "You will never change," she said.
"Maybe….but even time can help a person change," Dilandau said, softly.
Hitomi gave him a questioning look. Before she could say anything Dilandau held Julian in front of him and made a disgusted face.
"Yuck! What's that smell," he exclaimed.
"Oh no," Hitomi said, quickly and took Julian in her arms.
"Why does he smell that way," Dilandau asked.
"Boo-boo," Julian said.
"He needs a diaper change," she replied.
Dilandau made another face. "Doesn't he know how to use the toilet," he asked.
Rolling her eyes, Hitomi grabbed a diaper out of her blue bag. "He's only two years old, Dilandau," she told him.
Dilandau studied the object in Hitomi's hand. "What is that," he asked.
"It's a disposable diaper. It's to change Julian….," she paused noticing Dilandau's confusion. She placed Julian on the bed and turned around. "You don't know what I'm talking about do you?"
Dilandau shook his head.
Hitomi pulled out the baby wipes. "I'll teach you," she said, handing Dilandau the diaper and baby wipes.
"What are you doing," Dilandau asked, almost shocked.
"I'm going to teach you the miracles of being a parent," Hitomi said, smiling. She bent down a gave Julian a kiss on the cheek. "We'll start with the basics. Before you change his diapers, we first have to…."
"WHAT?!"
Unknown to them, Chesta was trying his hardest to keep from laughing.
~*~*~*Nightfall*~*~*~
Folken was worried. Something was wrong with Van. When he had returned from a small trip to the market the maids told him that Van had locked himself in his room since the morning and hasn't gotten out.
'Maybe this Hitomi and Dilandau situation really affected him,' he thought. He shook the thought away. 'No, it has to be something else.'
He remembered seeing Van in the morning. He seemed to be ok, but something was troubling him. He had heard Van mumble something about killing Dilandau and telling someone to leave him alone. At first he took it as a joke. Van and Dilandau have been arguing or trying to kill each other for years. But the way he said it was as is someone was whispering things into his head.
Folken crossed his arms.
Something was definitely wrong.
"Folken," a voice called.
He looked up to see Chesta and Hitomi with Julian in her arms walking towards him. Chesta saluted and Folken nodded in approval.
"Hitomi," Folken smiled. "How are you?"
"I'm doing fine," she answered. "Where have you been? I haven't seen you all day."
"I went to the market early in the morning," Folken said.
"Did Van go with you," Hitomi asked. "I haven't seen him today."
Folken shook his head. "No," he replied. "My brother has been in the castle all day. He just hasn't left his room since the morning…."
"Oh," Hitomi whispered.
"Don't worry, Hitomi. My brother will soon enough understand that you only love him as a friend," Folken said, resting a hand on her shoulder. (A/N: Folken doesn't have his metal claw in this story.)
Hitomi's lips quivered. "I can't help but feel guilty," she admitted. "It pains me to see him suffering."
"Your heart knows best," Folken said, smoothly. He patted Julian on the head. "By the way, where is Dilandau?"
Hitomi sighed, "He went to make sure the Dragonslayers were keeping good eye on the castle. He made Chesta escort me everywhere I go."
Chesta spoke up. "I really don't mind, Lady Hitomi," he said.
Hitomi smiled, "Same here. Especially since Julian enjoys your company. You're so good with children. You should get married and become a father."
Chesta blushed. "I-I'll wait," he stammered.
Hitomi was about to reply, but she felt dizzy all of the sudden.
"Hitomi," Folken exclaimed and reached out to stop her from falling.
Chesta took Julian from her arms and held the boy. "Lady Hitomi, are you all right," he asked worried.
Hitomi closed her eyes unable to reply. She began to see strange visions of Van and Dilandau. 'Oh no,' her mind screamed. Her body shook with fear when she realized that Van had killed Dilandau somehow. She notice how emotionless his eyes were, almost as if he were being controlled. As soon as Dilandau fell to the floor a tall man appeared behind Van and a sword penetrated through his chest. Hitomi's eyes flew opened as she recognized the man. It was Vladimir.
"No," Hitomi gasped. She freed herself from Folken's grip and pushed him away.
"Hitomi, what's wrong," Folken asked, alarmed.
She shook her head. "Chesta please take care of my son. There is something must do before it's too late," she said, quickly.
"But…," Chesta began.
Hitomi ignored him and ran off.
"Stay here and take care of Julian," Folken said, looking distressed. "I will follow her."
"Yes, sir," Chesta replied, shakily. He just stood there holding Julian as Folken ran after Hitomi.
"Mommy," Julian whimpered.
"Shh," Chesta said, soothingly. "She'll be back."
He bit his lip. 'I better find Lord Dilandau,' he thought walking off.
~*~*~
Three figures hid silently behind a window. They heard and saw everything.
One of the figures stood up when Chesta walked out of sight.
"It's time," the man whispered.
Another figure, obviously female spoke up. "Are you sure?"
The first figure didn't respond.
The third figure spoke up. "You should get going then," he said. "Um…is Vladimir nearby?"
"Hn." The first figure walked off. "Go back to the camp. I'll meet you guys when I'm done."
"Are you sure you don't need our help," the third figure spoke.
"Yes," he responded and walked out of sight.
"Goodluck," the female figure whispered.
~*~*~*The Garden*~*~*~
"Stupid Fanelian guards," Dilandau muttered. He ran his hand through his silver hair. He had just finished yelling at some of the castle guards for sleeping on duty. He snorted. He was going to talk to Van about how his men slack off.
He then smirked. 'I'll prove to him that my Dragonslayer's are better than his warriors.'
~Always so arrogant. Am I right, Dilandau?~
"Who said that," Dilandau exclaimed. He looked around and saw nothing but a pathway and a garden full of flowers.
~You have forgotten me already?~
Dilandau closed his eyes and concentrated on the voice inside his head. "Unknown," he murmured. "I was hoping it was only a dream, but I guess you were real after all."
~What is that suppose to mean?~
"Hn," Dilandau replied.
~You're mean….but I don't have time to worry about that. Dilandau, something has happened. Something that will change fate.~
"What? You're not coming? I was hoping…"
~This is not the time to joke around. I'm serious!~
Dilandau noted the seriousness of Unknown's voice. "What is it?"
~Vladimir will attack sooner than I thought. He's already on his way….he might even be there already.~
"What!? You said he would not attack until you arrived!"
~I was wrong! I'm sorry!~
"Well, it's a little too late for that!"
~You're right. However, so much has changed. Fate has been altered due to the arrivals of Vladimir and Jak. Damn that Vladimir. This is all his fault, if only he hadn't gotten his hand on the stone…~
"Jak? Stone? You're losing me here! Explain to me what the hell you are rambling about!"
~You'll find out soon enough. Dilandau, I'm going to have to speed up my reincarnation process. However, I won't be at full strength…~
"Do whatever you like. I'm going to protect my family!"
~Listen Dilandau, it won't be easy to defeat Vladimir if you are to face him now. Wait for Jak to arrive, he will know what to do!~
"I'm not going to wait for some guy I don't know! Now get out of my head!"
~Dilandau, you don't understand. Jak is from…Oh no!…~
"Where'd you go," Dilandau exclaimed as Unknown's voice faded away.
Crack!
Dilandau turned around when he heard someone walking towards him. It was a tall man that stopped a few feet from him.
"Dilandau," the man hissed.
Dilandau narrowed his eyes. "Van," he said, bitterly.
~*~*~
Hitomi stopped when she reached her destination. She raised her hand and started banging on the door.
Folken caught up with her. "Hitomi," he said, out of breath. "What's…going…on?!"
Hitomi continued banging on the door. "I saw a vision," she cried. "It was horrible!"
"A vision? What was it about?"
"It was so horrible Folken. Vladimir is a monster," Hitomi continued to cry out.
"What is going on," Millerna demanded walking up to them. She looked at Hitomi. "And why are you banging on Van's door?!"
"I had a vision! Vladimir seemed to have some control over Van! He made him kill Dilandau.," Hitomi told them. "But then Vladimir will kill Van! I saw it all in my vision!"
"What," Millerna said, horrified..
Folken just stood there thinking.
"Van open up," Hitomi shouted. "Why doesn't he open the door!?"
"Maybe he's sleeping," Folken suggested.
"No. He's not in there," Millerna said, shakily. "He passed me in the hall a few minutes ago."
Hitomi turned to face Millerna. "Where was he headed," she asked.
"I don't know exactly but he seemed to be heading towards the garden," Millerna said. She noticed Hitomi running off. "Where are you going?!"
"I'm going to look for him in the garden," Hitomi cried.
"I'm going with you," Millerna yelped.
Folken groaned, "Not again!"
He ran after the two women.
~*~*~
Van pulled out his sword. "Prepare to die by my hands, Dilandau," he hissed
"Oh yeah?" Dilandau smirked and unsheathed his sword. "Let's see you try."
"So be it," Van said in a monotone voice.
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Vladimir floated in mid air unnoticed by anyone. He looked down at the fight between Van and Dilandau.
He stroked his chin. "Attack," he murmured.
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"DIE," Van gave out a cry of war.
Dilandau managed to dodge the attack. "Ha," he taunted. "Is that the best you can do?"
The young king ignored him and continued his attack.
'He's good,' Dilandau thought as their swords clashed.
Van quickly moved to one side and aimed his sword on Dilandau arm.
"Shit," Dilandau howled. He pulled back before the sword could make contact with his arms.
Van jumped a few feet back. "Hitomi is mine," he yelled.
"No way," Dilandau growled.
"I will kill you and then Hitomi will be ALL mine," Van smirked.
"Over my dead body," Dilandau seethed.
"So be it."
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Vladimir sighed.
This fight needed to finish soon. He did not want to waste any time. He closed his eyes as he transferred enough power for Van to kill Dilandau.
This would be the final step.
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*Finish him!*
Van dropped his sword when he heard the voice in his head.
"What are you doing," Dilandau shouted, half confused.
Van looked at him with a blank expression. "Prepare to die," he said in the same monotone voice as before.
"Shit," Dilandau said, angrily. "What the hell is wrong with you!? "
Van raised his hands and a glow started to appear on his hands.
"What the…," Dilandau began. He saw a ball of energy forming on Van's hands.
'This is not good,' Dilandau thought. 'How the hell is Van doing that anyway?!'
~It's all of Vladimir's doing.~
"Unknown…"
~Vladimir…controlling…mind…~
"What's wrong?!"
~….Dilandau….losing…connection…~
"Damn! Don't go! Tell me what's going on!!!"
"She can't tell you anything," a deep voice said. "I'll make sure she doesn't."
Dilandau looked up and saw a tall man floating in mid air. "Who the hell are you," Dilandau demanded.
The man smirked. "You already know who I am," he replied.
Dilandau gritted his teeth. "Vladimir," he hissed. "I should kill you…"
"You should be more worried about yourself. Look…the king of Fanelia is really to blow you into oblivion," the red haired man said.
Dilandau took a glance at where Van was standing. The energy ball he created was huge!
"This is your doing," the general accused.
"I'm glad you noticed," Vladimir smirked. He rubbed his chin. "Well, it's time to bid you farewell general. Van…get ready."
Van held his hands in front of him. The glowing ball was already filled with sparks of energy.
"Coward," Dilandau hissed. "You can't finish a job yourself! Fight me, Vladimir!"
Vladimir looked at him with a bored expression. "It would be too boring to kill you myself," he replied. "I find it amusing controlling people and making them to my bidding. All I have to do is sit back and enjoy myself. I would make Van kill you with his sword, but I want to try something new…and a bit more orderly. You should feel honored."
"Yeah right," Dilandau muttered.
Vladimir crossed his arms. "Time for you to die, Dilandau. And here I was worried that Jak would interfere," he chuckled. "Too bad you can't say goodbye to Hitomi. But don't worry, I'll personally tell her the news of your death…"
Dilandau's eyes flickered with anger. "You will stay away from her and my son," he yelled.
"Too late," Vladimir smiled evilly. He motioned to Van. "Kill him."
Van did as he was told. With a yell, he released the energy ball and it aimed towards Dilandau.
~*~*~
Hitomi arrived at the garden followed by Millerna and Folken. She looked around frantically.
"Where could he be," Hitomi said, desperately.
"Let's split up," Millerna suggested. "The garden is pretty big…"
A clash of metal was heard nearby.
Folken turned to the direction of the noise. "No one should be practicing this late," he said in a low voice.
"What if…," Hitomi cried out, unable to finish her sentence.
This time it was Millerna who ran.
"Millerna," Hitomi called after her. She looked at Folken and he nodded.
"Lets go," he said.
Millerna arrived at the scene where she saw Van holding his hands in front of him with a strange glow around them. She noticed Dilandau a few feet in front of Van and a strange man floating in mid air.
Hitomi and Folken arrived and stood next to Millerna, confused. Hitomi quickly recognized Vladimir.
At this time, Vladimir's lips moved. "Kill him."
The trio stood stunned as Van released and energy ball towards Dilandau. He didn't have a chance.
Hitomi was the first to realize what was happening. "NOOO," she screamed.
When the energy ball hit, a flash of bright light illuminated the surrounded area.
Hitomi covered her teary eyes.
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~Fate has been altered.~
~The future we knew has changed.~
~Just like the four seasons of the every year…things change…~
But…
~The future has collided with the past~
~Is that a good thing?~
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When the light began to fade out everyone heard Vladimir's insane laughter.
"Laugh all you want, Vladimir…but you have failed," a voice said, angrily.
Vladimir stopped laughing and looked down. His eyebrows turned into a v-shape. "You," he leered.
Hitomi blinked a few times before she could see clearly again. She trembled a bit and looked in the direction where Dilandau had been standing. Instead of seeing Dilandau dead, she saw a white clothed man standing a few feet in front of Dilandau, who seemed to have had been knocked off his feet. The man somehow had blocked the attack. His face was completely covered with a cloth. The only thing visible was his eyes, but even his eye color was unclear for the moment.
Van took a few steps forward, his eyes turning back to their normal shade. "What…am I doing…here," he managed to utter before falling to the ground unconscious.
"Van," Millerna cried, out and ran to him. Folken stayed where he was, but his fists tightened in anger.
Vladimir leveled himself to the ground. "How did you arrive so quickly, boy," he growled.
"I just couldn't allow you to come and kill…Dilandau," the white clothed man replied.
"SHE helped you didn't she? That stupid guardian will pay for this," Vladimir sneered.
"I think not, Vladimir. I was only doing what is right," a woman appeared next to the white clothed man. She had short pale blond hair and baby-blue eyes. She wore a silver robe and flowers adorned her hair.
Dilandau looked up from where he was lying. "Unknown," he choked.
'Unknown' looked down at Dilandau and smiled. "My name is Celena," she said, soflty. "And the man who saved your life is Jak."
"But who will save, you. You seem weak…," Vladimir mocked. "You're not at full power."
"That is none of your concern," Celena snapped.
"Yet, you come and interfere with my plans whenever you feel like it," Vladimir asked, raising an eyebrow. "By the way, don't we have an old score to settle…?"
Jak, pulled out his sword. "Is that a challenge," he growled.
"Maybe, but I have another idea," Vladimir smirked. "Delaram!"
"Delaram," Celena repeated, confused.
Jak looked around.
Hitomi saw a strange woman appear next to Dilandau. The woman threw some powder at him.
"Dilandau," Hitomi yelled when he grew unconscious.
Celena and Jak turned.
"Too late," Delaram said picking up the general's limp body.
"Let him go," Jak shouted.
Delaram frowned and jumped into a small portal with Dilandau in hand. The portal closed as quickly as it opened.
"No," Hitomi cried.
"Fools," Vladimir said, elevating back into the air. "I was meaning to have my soldiers attack the castle, but I have other plans now."
"Where have you taken, Dilandau," Hitomi shouted.
"Get down here and fight," Jak said, shaking his fist angrily.
The red-haired man narrowed his eyes. "I'll make you pay for this, boy," he said, angrily. "You can't stop me from changing the past…the future will bow to my feet. And don't worry, I'll return for the stupid brat...."
"Not a chance," Jak yelled.
"That's what you think," Vladimir said. A portal appeared behind him.
"Stay and fight," Jak demanded.
"I'd love to, but I have a guest waiting for me. The general and I are going to have a little talk…," Vladimir said, entering the portal. He looked at Folken and added, "By the way, give the king of Fanelia my regards."
Folken frowned, "What…"
Vladimir held his hand in front of him and sent a small energy blast towards Folken. It made contact and Folken was pushed a few feet back.
"Folken," Hitomi screamed. She rushed to the fallen man.
"See you around Lady Hitomi," Vladimir laughed and disappeared into the portal.
"That monster," Hitomi cried.
Celena fell to the ground. "Ugh," she groaned.
"Celena," Jak said alarmed. He looked down at her and bowed his head. "I was weak wasn't I?"
"Not at all," Celena whispered. "Don't worry little one. My transformation was not complete…my powers are not at full strength. I just need some…rest."
She closed her eyes.
At this point, the Dragonslayers and a few royal guards arrived at the scene.
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~There is still hope…~
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To Be Conitnued
A/N: Ok, I'll repeat myself again. This chapter was not the one I had originally written. *sob* Anyway, I'll try to explain things in the next chapter. I'll give more detail on Jak and the two other people with him. You'll understand why Vladimir slaps his sister, why Delaram took Dilandau…Aw, f*** it. If you have any questions write them down when you review. I'll try to answer them the best I can in the next chapter. Even if this chapter was a bit whacked…PLEASE REVIEW!!!
Before I finish, I can't remember mentioning it, but Vladimir has magical powers. I'll explain why in the later chapters.
A/N: Sorry for taking so long! I had already finished the chapter but my hard drive got screwed up and I had to reformat everything. (I also couldn't load up my story on FF.Net for some reason.) Anyway, I have, um…had this removable hard drive with Win2K and NT Workstation that I use for school. I normally use Win2K and save all my files. But when one of my teachers told us to install Linux, he forgot to mention that it would screw up Win2K and NT! That b*stard! I had used my computer at home to re-write the chapter. AND I tried real hard to re-write the chapter as best as I could. The old chapter was 16 pages long with lots of detail. This one is 11 pages. It's so sloppy! I haven't even checked it for spelling mistakes! Morning quickly changes into night in this story! ARGH! The other one was beautiful!!! Oh well, all you peeps will survive.
Um…I guess I'll answer some questions and comments. Dilandra, we all know Dilly will burn down the Christmas tree in his dream. Lighting Wolf….@_@ I'm not sure about the lemon, but I'll think about it. Dragon Slayer_Stefany…so the thought of Van and Millerna makes you shudder? Wait 'til you read this chapter…:- attitudetwins…we already know Dil is out of character but the next chapter will have a few surprises. Um, I better keep quiet. KodoraHiryuu kodora….it's too late for me to change my mind about THAT coupling. Uh, YOU know who I'm referring too. And try not to be too obsessing over Van…you could end up hurting yourself …or others. ^_^;;
One more thing, this story is an AU. That's why some of the characters are OOC. :-P
Seasons of Loneliness
By Blue Shakira
Chapter Ten: The Attack
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+Next Morning…+
Dilandau had woken up early despite the small headaches. He was eager to meet his son and nothing would stop him. To his surprise, Chesta was already outside his door waiting to escort him to the room where Hitomi and Julian stayed during the night.
When he entered the room, he stood dumbfounded as he stared at the two year old boy in front of him. He looked up at Hitomi and she gave him a reassuring look. He took a few steps forward and reached out for Julian.
He didn't think until he noticed the heaviness in his arms. It took him a few seconds to realize he was already holding Julian.
Hitomi brushed a few strands of hair away from Julian's eyes. "Not too tight," she whispered to Dilandau.
Dilandau loosened his grip. He stared down at his son and new feelings began to pour into him.
'So, this is how it feels to be a father,' Dilandau thought to himself.
~*~*~*With Vladimir*~*~*~
Vladimir stood up from his throne.
A young woman, with a crooked nose and dark shoulder length hair came out of the shadows. "What is it," she asked.
Vladimir ignored her and a window with an image appeared in front of him. Three figures came into view. The figure of one particular young man caught his attention.
Vladimir narrowed his eyes. "Stupid, boy," he snarled. "How dare HE try to come and interfere with my plans!"
"Vladimir…," the woman began.
"Silence," Vladimir bellowed. "This is all YOUR fault!" (AN: I'll explain this in the next chapter.)
In anger he slapped her across the face.
"Forgive me," she whispered, holding back tears.
"Hn," the red-haired man crossed his arms. "The only reason you're still alive is because you ARE my worthless sister."
The woman looked down at the floor in shame.
Vladimir looked away in disgust. "Get my men, ready," he hissed. "It looks like we will have to kidnap Hitomi and the brat before that stupid guardian comes back as a human. Then I will make sure that stupid boy never interferes with my plans!"
The woman nodded and backed away. Before she left Vladmir spoke.
"And Delaram," he said, calmly. "You WILL always refer me as master. Understood?"
Delaram bowed her head. "Yes….master," she replied, quietly before exiting the room.
Vladimir sat back on his throne. "I'll make sure that annoying boy dies," he growled. "But first, I'll have to make sure my puppet is prepared…."
~*~*~*Fanelia*~*~*~
'Kill him.'
Van grabbed his head and leaned against the wall. "Not again," he hissed. "Leave me alone!"
'Kill him.'
The voice that had been haunting him since last night continued to torment him. Van slumped on the ground and began to shake. Millerna was walking in the same hallway when she noticed him drop to the ground.
"Van," she cried out and ran to him. She bent down to make sure he was fine. "What happened Van? Why are you shaking?"
The ruby eyed king looked up to level his face with hers. "I'm…," he began. He shook his head. "Nothing," he mumbled. "I didn't get enough sleep. That is all."
Millerna looked at him with concern. "Are you sure that's the problem," she said. "I'm worried about you, Van. I mean, Hitomi and Dilandau…."
Van furiously stood up, making Millerna stumble back. "Mind your business," he snapped. "I didn't ask for your pity."
Millerna bit her lip. 'Why do I even bother,' she wondered, sadly. She felt her eyes swell up and she turned away from him before her tears began to spill.
Van noticed her saddened expression. "Millerna, I'm sorry….,he said, remorsefully.
"Don't worry….I understand," she said, closing her eyes. A few seconds passed when she felt a hand brush gently against her cheek. Her eyes snapped opened. She felt her cheeks flush as Van continued wiping her tears.
"I'm sorry for making you cry. Please, don't cry anymore," Van said, gently. "And don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I just need some time to think."
Without thinking, Millerna grabbed his hand and held it with hers. "Van, I want you to think about something else too," she said, quickly.
Van gave her a confused look. "Is something wrong," he asked.
Millerna shook her head. She closed her eyes and started to move in toward his lips.
Van didn't know what was happening until he felt her lips touch his. It was a simple kiss, nothing passionate. Yet, he felt a tingle when their lips met and goose bumps ran all over his body. He wanted to explore these strange emotions that ran through his body. His hands fell to her waist as he deepened the kiss. (A/N: *get's chased by Kodora and Stefany with swords in hand* O.o;;)
Millerna was brought back to reality when she realized that her simple kissed had turned into a fiery one. 'What am I doing,' her mind screamed. She broke away from their kiss and took a few steps away from Van. "I'm sorry," she whispered close to tears.
"Millerna….," Van began.
"I-I didn't meant to….," she stammered. She quickly turned and cried out, "Forgive me!"
Van tried to stop her but she ran off hastily. Sighing he pressed his back on the wall and ran his fingers through his hair. His lips still tingled from the kiss. He wasn't going to lie to himself. He had actually enjoyed the kiss, even if it was cut short. But he still was confused on why Millerna kissed him.
'Not that she was bad looking,' Van thought. 'She's pretty attractive. I mean, she has nice long golden hair and blue-gray eyes. Her lips always seemed soft…'
Van mentally slapped himself. 'Where did that come from,' he wondered.
Would he feel this exact same feeling if he were to kiss Hitomi?
Hitomi!
For a moment, he had forgotten about her! But…why?
'Kill him! Kill Dilandau!'
"Not again," Van groaned. The voice had returned.
'Hitomi will be yours….'
He saw a vision of Hitomi in his mind. She seemed to be smiling at him.
"Hitomi," he murmured. For a moment Hitomi's face vanished and Millerna's tear stricken face appeared. The visions faded when the voice spoke again.
'Kill him."
He shook his head furiously. "Be quiet," he hissed.
'Kill him…'
Van hit the wall with his fist, ignoring the pain inflicted on his hand.
He didn't even notice three mysterious figures watching him.
~*~*~
Julian laughed as he pulled Dilandau's bangs.
"Ow," Dilandau muttered, stupidly. "I've only been with him for a few hours and he's already abusing me!"
Hitomi giggled when she noticed the silver-haired generals 'I'm not enjoying this look'. "You better not slap him," she scolded, playfully.
"The only one getting slap will be Chesta if he doesn't turn around and mind his business," Dilandau glared daggers at the blond man standing at the doorway.
"Forgive me," Chesta mumbled and quickly turned away.
Hitomi shook her head. "You will never change," she said.
"Maybe….but even time can help a person change," Dilandau said, softly.
Hitomi gave him a questioning look. Before she could say anything Dilandau held Julian in front of him and made a disgusted face.
"Yuck! What's that smell," he exclaimed.
"Oh no," Hitomi said, quickly and took Julian in her arms.
"Why does he smell that way," Dilandau asked.
"Boo-boo," Julian said.
"He needs a diaper change," she replied.
Dilandau made another face. "Doesn't he know how to use the toilet," he asked.
Rolling her eyes, Hitomi grabbed a diaper out of her blue bag. "He's only two years old, Dilandau," she told him.
Dilandau studied the object in Hitomi's hand. "What is that," he asked.
"It's a disposable diaper. It's to change Julian….," she paused noticing Dilandau's confusion. She placed Julian on the bed and turned around. "You don't know what I'm talking about do you?"
Dilandau shook his head.
Hitomi pulled out the baby wipes. "I'll teach you," she said, handing Dilandau the diaper and baby wipes.
"What are you doing," Dilandau asked, almost shocked.
"I'm going to teach you the miracles of being a parent," Hitomi said, smiling. She bent down a gave Julian a kiss on the cheek. "We'll start with the basics. Before you change his diapers, we first have to…."
"WHAT?!"
Unknown to them, Chesta was trying his hardest to keep from laughing.
~*~*~*Nightfall*~*~*~
Folken was worried. Something was wrong with Van. When he had returned from a small trip to the market the maids told him that Van had locked himself in his room since the morning and hasn't gotten out.
'Maybe this Hitomi and Dilandau situation really affected him,' he thought. He shook the thought away. 'No, it has to be something else.'
He remembered seeing Van in the morning. He seemed to be ok, but something was troubling him. He had heard Van mumble something about killing Dilandau and telling someone to leave him alone. At first he took it as a joke. Van and Dilandau have been arguing or trying to kill each other for years. But the way he said it was as is someone was whispering things into his head.
Folken crossed his arms.
Something was definitely wrong.
"Folken," a voice called.
He looked up to see Chesta and Hitomi with Julian in her arms walking towards him. Chesta saluted and Folken nodded in approval.
"Hitomi," Folken smiled. "How are you?"
"I'm doing fine," she answered. "Where have you been? I haven't seen you all day."
"I went to the market early in the morning," Folken said.
"Did Van go with you," Hitomi asked. "I haven't seen him today."
Folken shook his head. "No," he replied. "My brother has been in the castle all day. He just hasn't left his room since the morning…."
"Oh," Hitomi whispered.
"Don't worry, Hitomi. My brother will soon enough understand that you only love him as a friend," Folken said, resting a hand on her shoulder. (A/N: Folken doesn't have his metal claw in this story.)
Hitomi's lips quivered. "I can't help but feel guilty," she admitted. "It pains me to see him suffering."
"Your heart knows best," Folken said, smoothly. He patted Julian on the head. "By the way, where is Dilandau?"
Hitomi sighed, "He went to make sure the Dragonslayers were keeping good eye on the castle. He made Chesta escort me everywhere I go."
Chesta spoke up. "I really don't mind, Lady Hitomi," he said.
Hitomi smiled, "Same here. Especially since Julian enjoys your company. You're so good with children. You should get married and become a father."
Chesta blushed. "I-I'll wait," he stammered.
Hitomi was about to reply, but she felt dizzy all of the sudden.
"Hitomi," Folken exclaimed and reached out to stop her from falling.
Chesta took Julian from her arms and held the boy. "Lady Hitomi, are you all right," he asked worried.
Hitomi closed her eyes unable to reply. She began to see strange visions of Van and Dilandau. 'Oh no,' her mind screamed. Her body shook with fear when she realized that Van had killed Dilandau somehow. She notice how emotionless his eyes were, almost as if he were being controlled. As soon as Dilandau fell to the floor a tall man appeared behind Van and a sword penetrated through his chest. Hitomi's eyes flew opened as she recognized the man. It was Vladimir.
"No," Hitomi gasped. She freed herself from Folken's grip and pushed him away.
"Hitomi, what's wrong," Folken asked, alarmed.
She shook her head. "Chesta please take care of my son. There is something must do before it's too late," she said, quickly.
"But…," Chesta began.
Hitomi ignored him and ran off.
"Stay here and take care of Julian," Folken said, looking distressed. "I will follow her."
"Yes, sir," Chesta replied, shakily. He just stood there holding Julian as Folken ran after Hitomi.
"Mommy," Julian whimpered.
"Shh," Chesta said, soothingly. "She'll be back."
He bit his lip. 'I better find Lord Dilandau,' he thought walking off.
~*~*~
Three figures hid silently behind a window. They heard and saw everything.
One of the figures stood up when Chesta walked out of sight.
"It's time," the man whispered.
Another figure, obviously female spoke up. "Are you sure?"
The first figure didn't respond.
The third figure spoke up. "You should get going then," he said. "Um…is Vladimir nearby?"
"Hn." The first figure walked off. "Go back to the camp. I'll meet you guys when I'm done."
"Are you sure you don't need our help," the third figure spoke.
"Yes," he responded and walked out of sight.
"Goodluck," the female figure whispered.
~*~*~*The Garden*~*~*~
"Stupid Fanelian guards," Dilandau muttered. He ran his hand through his silver hair. He had just finished yelling at some of the castle guards for sleeping on duty. He snorted. He was going to talk to Van about how his men slack off.
He then smirked. 'I'll prove to him that my Dragonslayer's are better than his warriors.'
~Always so arrogant. Am I right, Dilandau?~
"Who said that," Dilandau exclaimed. He looked around and saw nothing but a pathway and a garden full of flowers.
~You have forgotten me already?~
Dilandau closed his eyes and concentrated on the voice inside his head. "Unknown," he murmured. "I was hoping it was only a dream, but I guess you were real after all."
~What is that suppose to mean?~
"Hn," Dilandau replied.
~You're mean….but I don't have time to worry about that. Dilandau, something has happened. Something that will change fate.~
"What? You're not coming? I was hoping…"
~This is not the time to joke around. I'm serious!~
Dilandau noted the seriousness of Unknown's voice. "What is it?"
~Vladimir will attack sooner than I thought. He's already on his way….he might even be there already.~
"What!? You said he would not attack until you arrived!"
~I was wrong! I'm sorry!~
"Well, it's a little too late for that!"
~You're right. However, so much has changed. Fate has been altered due to the arrivals of Vladimir and Jak. Damn that Vladimir. This is all his fault, if only he hadn't gotten his hand on the stone…~
"Jak? Stone? You're losing me here! Explain to me what the hell you are rambling about!"
~You'll find out soon enough. Dilandau, I'm going to have to speed up my reincarnation process. However, I won't be at full strength…~
"Do whatever you like. I'm going to protect my family!"
~Listen Dilandau, it won't be easy to defeat Vladimir if you are to face him now. Wait for Jak to arrive, he will know what to do!~
"I'm not going to wait for some guy I don't know! Now get out of my head!"
~Dilandau, you don't understand. Jak is from…Oh no!…~
"Where'd you go," Dilandau exclaimed as Unknown's voice faded away.
Crack!
Dilandau turned around when he heard someone walking towards him. It was a tall man that stopped a few feet from him.
"Dilandau," the man hissed.
Dilandau narrowed his eyes. "Van," he said, bitterly.
~*~*~
Hitomi stopped when she reached her destination. She raised her hand and started banging on the door.
Folken caught up with her. "Hitomi," he said, out of breath. "What's…going…on?!"
Hitomi continued banging on the door. "I saw a vision," she cried. "It was horrible!"
"A vision? What was it about?"
"It was so horrible Folken. Vladimir is a monster," Hitomi continued to cry out.
"What is going on," Millerna demanded walking up to them. She looked at Hitomi. "And why are you banging on Van's door?!"
"I had a vision! Vladimir seemed to have some control over Van! He made him kill Dilandau.," Hitomi told them. "But then Vladimir will kill Van! I saw it all in my vision!"
"What," Millerna said, horrified..
Folken just stood there thinking.
"Van open up," Hitomi shouted. "Why doesn't he open the door!?"
"Maybe he's sleeping," Folken suggested.
"No. He's not in there," Millerna said, shakily. "He passed me in the hall a few minutes ago."
Hitomi turned to face Millerna. "Where was he headed," she asked.
"I don't know exactly but he seemed to be heading towards the garden," Millerna said. She noticed Hitomi running off. "Where are you going?!"
"I'm going to look for him in the garden," Hitomi cried.
"I'm going with you," Millerna yelped.
Folken groaned, "Not again!"
He ran after the two women.
~*~*~
Van pulled out his sword. "Prepare to die by my hands, Dilandau," he hissed
"Oh yeah?" Dilandau smirked and unsheathed his sword. "Let's see you try."
"So be it," Van said in a monotone voice.
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Vladimir floated in mid air unnoticed by anyone. He looked down at the fight between Van and Dilandau.
He stroked his chin. "Attack," he murmured.
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"DIE," Van gave out a cry of war.
Dilandau managed to dodge the attack. "Ha," he taunted. "Is that the best you can do?"
The young king ignored him and continued his attack.
'He's good,' Dilandau thought as their swords clashed.
Van quickly moved to one side and aimed his sword on Dilandau arm.
"Shit," Dilandau howled. He pulled back before the sword could make contact with his arms.
Van jumped a few feet back. "Hitomi is mine," he yelled.
"No way," Dilandau growled.
"I will kill you and then Hitomi will be ALL mine," Van smirked.
"Over my dead body," Dilandau seethed.
"So be it."
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Vladimir sighed.
This fight needed to finish soon. He did not want to waste any time. He closed his eyes as he transferred enough power for Van to kill Dilandau.
This would be the final step.
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*Finish him!*
Van dropped his sword when he heard the voice in his head.
"What are you doing," Dilandau shouted, half confused.
Van looked at him with a blank expression. "Prepare to die," he said in the same monotone voice as before.
"Shit," Dilandau said, angrily. "What the hell is wrong with you!? "
Van raised his hands and a glow started to appear on his hands.
"What the…," Dilandau began. He saw a ball of energy forming on Van's hands.
'This is not good,' Dilandau thought. 'How the hell is Van doing that anyway?!'
~It's all of Vladimir's doing.~
"Unknown…"
~Vladimir…controlling…mind…~
"What's wrong?!"
~….Dilandau….losing…connection…~
"Damn! Don't go! Tell me what's going on!!!"
"She can't tell you anything," a deep voice said. "I'll make sure she doesn't."
Dilandau looked up and saw a tall man floating in mid air. "Who the hell are you," Dilandau demanded.
The man smirked. "You already know who I am," he replied.
Dilandau gritted his teeth. "Vladimir," he hissed. "I should kill you…"
"You should be more worried about yourself. Look…the king of Fanelia is really to blow you into oblivion," the red haired man said.
Dilandau took a glance at where Van was standing. The energy ball he created was huge!
"This is your doing," the general accused.
"I'm glad you noticed," Vladimir smirked. He rubbed his chin. "Well, it's time to bid you farewell general. Van…get ready."
Van held his hands in front of him. The glowing ball was already filled with sparks of energy.
"Coward," Dilandau hissed. "You can't finish a job yourself! Fight me, Vladimir!"
Vladimir looked at him with a bored expression. "It would be too boring to kill you myself," he replied. "I find it amusing controlling people and making them to my bidding. All I have to do is sit back and enjoy myself. I would make Van kill you with his sword, but I want to try something new…and a bit more orderly. You should feel honored."
"Yeah right," Dilandau muttered.
Vladimir crossed his arms. "Time for you to die, Dilandau. And here I was worried that Jak would interfere," he chuckled. "Too bad you can't say goodbye to Hitomi. But don't worry, I'll personally tell her the news of your death…"
Dilandau's eyes flickered with anger. "You will stay away from her and my son," he yelled.
"Too late," Vladimir smiled evilly. He motioned to Van. "Kill him."
Van did as he was told. With a yell, he released the energy ball and it aimed towards Dilandau.
~*~*~
Hitomi arrived at the garden followed by Millerna and Folken. She looked around frantically.
"Where could he be," Hitomi said, desperately.
"Let's split up," Millerna suggested. "The garden is pretty big…"
A clash of metal was heard nearby.
Folken turned to the direction of the noise. "No one should be practicing this late," he said in a low voice.
"What if…," Hitomi cried out, unable to finish her sentence.
This time it was Millerna who ran.
"Millerna," Hitomi called after her. She looked at Folken and he nodded.
"Lets go," he said.
Millerna arrived at the scene where she saw Van holding his hands in front of him with a strange glow around them. She noticed Dilandau a few feet in front of Van and a strange man floating in mid air.
Hitomi and Folken arrived and stood next to Millerna, confused. Hitomi quickly recognized Vladimir.
At this time, Vladimir's lips moved. "Kill him."
The trio stood stunned as Van released and energy ball towards Dilandau. He didn't have a chance.
Hitomi was the first to realize what was happening. "NOOO," she screamed.
When the energy ball hit, a flash of bright light illuminated the surrounded area.
Hitomi covered her teary eyes.
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~Fate has been altered.~
~The future we knew has changed.~
~Just like the four seasons of the every year…things change…~
But…
~The future has collided with the past~
~Is that a good thing?~
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When the light began to fade out everyone heard Vladimir's insane laughter.
"Laugh all you want, Vladimir…but you have failed," a voice said, angrily.
Vladimir stopped laughing and looked down. His eyebrows turned into a v-shape. "You," he leered.
Hitomi blinked a few times before she could see clearly again. She trembled a bit and looked in the direction where Dilandau had been standing. Instead of seeing Dilandau dead, she saw a white clothed man standing a few feet in front of Dilandau, who seemed to have had been knocked off his feet. The man somehow had blocked the attack. His face was completely covered with a cloth. The only thing visible was his eyes, but even his eye color was unclear for the moment.
Van took a few steps forward, his eyes turning back to their normal shade. "What…am I doing…here," he managed to utter before falling to the ground unconscious.
"Van," Millerna cried, out and ran to him. Folken stayed where he was, but his fists tightened in anger.
Vladimir leveled himself to the ground. "How did you arrive so quickly, boy," he growled.
"I just couldn't allow you to come and kill…Dilandau," the white clothed man replied.
"SHE helped you didn't she? That stupid guardian will pay for this," Vladimir sneered.
"I think not, Vladimir. I was only doing what is right," a woman appeared next to the white clothed man. She had short pale blond hair and baby-blue eyes. She wore a silver robe and flowers adorned her hair.
Dilandau looked up from where he was lying. "Unknown," he choked.
'Unknown' looked down at Dilandau and smiled. "My name is Celena," she said, soflty. "And the man who saved your life is Jak."
"But who will save, you. You seem weak…," Vladimir mocked. "You're not at full power."
"That is none of your concern," Celena snapped.
"Yet, you come and interfere with my plans whenever you feel like it," Vladimir asked, raising an eyebrow. "By the way, don't we have an old score to settle…?"
Jak, pulled out his sword. "Is that a challenge," he growled.
"Maybe, but I have another idea," Vladimir smirked. "Delaram!"
"Delaram," Celena repeated, confused.
Jak looked around.
Hitomi saw a strange woman appear next to Dilandau. The woman threw some powder at him.
"Dilandau," Hitomi yelled when he grew unconscious.
Celena and Jak turned.
"Too late," Delaram said picking up the general's limp body.
"Let him go," Jak shouted.
Delaram frowned and jumped into a small portal with Dilandau in hand. The portal closed as quickly as it opened.
"No," Hitomi cried.
"Fools," Vladimir said, elevating back into the air. "I was meaning to have my soldiers attack the castle, but I have other plans now."
"Where have you taken, Dilandau," Hitomi shouted.
"Get down here and fight," Jak said, shaking his fist angrily.
The red-haired man narrowed his eyes. "I'll make you pay for this, boy," he said, angrily. "You can't stop me from changing the past…the future will bow to my feet. And don't worry, I'll return for the stupid brat...."
"Not a chance," Jak yelled.
"That's what you think," Vladimir said. A portal appeared behind him.
"Stay and fight," Jak demanded.
"I'd love to, but I have a guest waiting for me. The general and I are going to have a little talk…," Vladimir said, entering the portal. He looked at Folken and added, "By the way, give the king of Fanelia my regards."
Folken frowned, "What…"
Vladimir held his hand in front of him and sent a small energy blast towards Folken. It made contact and Folken was pushed a few feet back.
"Folken," Hitomi screamed. She rushed to the fallen man.
"See you around Lady Hitomi," Vladimir laughed and disappeared into the portal.
"That monster," Hitomi cried.
Celena fell to the ground. "Ugh," she groaned.
"Celena," Jak said alarmed. He looked down at her and bowed his head. "I was weak wasn't I?"
"Not at all," Celena whispered. "Don't worry little one. My transformation was not complete…my powers are not at full strength. I just need some…rest."
She closed her eyes.
At this point, the Dragonslayers and a few royal guards arrived at the scene.
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~There is still hope…~
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To Be Conitnued
A/N: Ok, I'll repeat myself again. This chapter was not the one I had originally written. *sob* Anyway, I'll try to explain things in the next chapter. I'll give more detail on Jak and the two other people with him. You'll understand why Vladimir slaps his sister, why Delaram took Dilandau…Aw, f*** it. If you have any questions write them down when you review. I'll try to answer them the best I can in the next chapter. Even if this chapter was a bit whacked…PLEASE REVIEW!!!
Before I finish, I can't remember mentioning it, but Vladimir has magical powers. I'll explain why in the later chapters.
