Hey everybody

Hey everybody! Thank you all for reviewing my story! I didn't expect to get so many! Well, since you asked for it, here's a fictious story that is based on my POVs of the kiss. I also want to single out a reviewer. Thank you Pixie for reviewing! I really liked your comment on my typing. All you need is practice. I hope you review again! And I also want to dedicate this story to all of you who reviewed my other two stories. Thank you so much! So, go ahead and read the fic while I sit of to the side and watch the expressions on your faces as you read. Well, not really. I can't know how you liked it unless you review. ^_^! I also want to clarify something. If there are people out there who read a story called "Hitomi's Amnesia", know now that I didn't write it. It IS under my pen name but it was my dopey brother who wrote it. He obtained my password and logged on as me, submitting a story that people didn't seem to like. People were like 'Huh?' and I agree with them. The story wasn't very good. If you want to read it for yourself, got ahead. But be warned. I stole the theme from my brother but I don't think he'll mind ^_^. This version is better than his. Okay, go ahead and read the story.

Amnesia

By Jessica Hernandez-Loera (AKA Hitomi_Fanel)

Disclaimer: Sorry, I didn't put one of these on my "Sadness and Guilt" story. I hope the crew at fanfiction.net doesn't erase my fic. This disclaimer counts for both fanfics, kay? I don't own Escaflowne. The creators did. The same ones who decided not to let Hitomi and Van end up together! *Glares at creators menacingly*

Setting: Only about two years after Hitomi leaves Gaea.

'Van…'

Van Fanel, now the royal prince of Fanelia, tossed and turned in his bed, not getting any rest. He was dreaming of the one person who could cure his loneliness. All the nights were like this. He never got any rest. It was always the same dream, always the same old event that took place in his dream.

In his dream, Hitomi was running towards him with a smile as she outstretched her arms out to him. Van felt a happiness inside of him that grew larger and larger as Hitomi got closer to him. 'She's back with me' he thought.

However, the happiness would not last. The light they were surrounded in turned dark and Hitomi face twisted in fear, her emerald eyes becoming distant and hollow. She looked all around her, and when her gaze found Van's worried one, she screamed. Van tried to approach her but she only yelled out "Who are you?! I don't know you! Get away from me!"

Van was hurt. His love, the only one he had ever loved, seemed afraid of him. Not only that, but she didn't even know who he was. As she ran away towards the source of the darkness, Van decided he wasn't about to let her go. He ran after her, yelling out her name as he did.

"Hitomi!" he yelled as he bolted upward in his bed. Sweat poured down his face as he clutched the bed covers with all his might, as if trying to hang on to his sanity. He brought a hand up to his head and let in rest on his forehead as he clutched his hair softly. "Why?" he asked himself. "Why do I keep having the same dream?"

His room was an elegant one. He sat in his four poster bed (made out of real wood) with red, satin sheets and pillows. His curtains were a light shade of red, almost pink, and they danced with the light breeze as it crept into his room. He had many expensive vases that were Victorian type that stood proud and tall on little tables. He also had a few fern plants here and there that seemed to fit just right.

The majestic door to his room suddenly opened and Van didn't have the need to look up. He knew who it was. "Van-sama?" Merle asked humbly from the door. She was used to just going into his room and jumping in his arms as he woke up but this time she discovered him completely naked in his bed! She had the good sense not to go in with him like that. It wasn't proper. Luckily, she didn't see anything…entirely.

Van noticed why Merle didn't just coming running towards him like she usually did so he put on his pants. "You can come in now Merle."

Merle smiled wide, this time running into the room and jumping into his arms. The excitement she felt at seeing him, like every morning faded away and Van saw her smile fade as her face turned into one of concern. "You heard me, didn't you Merle?" Van asked.

Merle slowly nodded against his chest. She loved the way he smelled; of spring air and cool water. "You were dreaming about Hitomi, weren't you Van-sama?"

Van's face mirrored Merle's. "Yes," he answered softly. "It was the same dream. The same one I have every night."

Merle looked up towards him. "Why don't you just go for her? If you truly love her, you'll go and get her."

Van peered over at his dresser, which held the only memory he had left of Hitomi. When they parted, she had left her pendant behind, so Van wouldn't forget her. Van had always wondered if he could use the pendant to call back Hitomi, or to go himself to the Mystic Moon to get her back, but he had never even bothered to try. He wasn't even positive if Hitomi loved him back. She left without telling him. And she left without knowing his true feelings. If only he had told her, she would be there with him. He had even depressed himself by saying that Hitomi probably left with love for Allen. They were going to get married after all. Allen had had the cynicism to tell him that they were going to get married, knowing how Van felt about Hitomi.

"Van-sama?" Merle questioned his expression. Van looked down at her and tried to smile. "I'm okay Merle. I was just thinking."

Merle hugged Van tighter, as if trying to transfer some of her strength to him. She hated to see him like this. "You shouldn't worry Van-sama. I'm sure Hitomi felt the same way about you. She loved you. I just know it."

Van bravely smiled. "Thanks Merle."

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The rustling of the trees was calm and relaxing. Wind blew the hair of a lone figure to one side. A girl with shoulder-length blond hair, bleached lighter by the sun, was sitting out in a field near her favorite tree. This was the girl's favorite spot to come to. It was so relaxing and tranquil. It was the perfect place to think without being bothered by cars, or traffic, or people.

'Van' the girl thought unhappily. 'Did you love me? Was I a fool to leave? Why did fate choose this fate for us? To always be alone and never see each other again?' The girl sighed as she remembered the times she had with a certain ebony-haired boy. She had always suspected that Van had loved her. But it was never proven. Or perhaps she was too thick-headed to notice. She was so gaga in love with Allen to even pay attention. It wasn't until Folken appeared to her and told her what Zaibach had done that she realized it. She realized it too late. And all because she couldn't notice. All she saw were beautiful blue eyes.

"Hitomi!" a voice called from the distance. Hitomi didn't even have to turn around to know that it was her best friend Yukari. She smiled to herself. 'Yukari is the only one I CAN'T escape from.'

Yukari, with her lengthened maroon hair, ran up to her friend. She sat down next to Hitomi who seemed to be lost in thought. "Are you thinking about that guy again?"

Hitomi's smile widened, but it seemed to have taken on a sad look. When Hitomi had returned from Gaea, Hitomi had told Yukari and Amano-Sempaii EVERYTHING about her trip to Gaea. She didn't even leave out the part of her liking a guy named Allen while feeling something for a guy named Van without even knowing it. Both understood and supported Hitomi while she was in a state of depression from being rejected by the man she loved. Hitomi was just never sure if Van had in fact loved her. She thought he did, but he gave the impression that all he wanted from her was her power. It broke Hitomi's heart.

"You seem to always know what's bugging me," Hitomi answered.

"Of course. That's what a best friend is for."

Hitomi turned her gaze back to the sky as Yukari talked, or more like asked the same question. "Why don't you just go back to him? You obviously love him enough."

Hitomi merely shook her head. "We've had this talk before. I can't for two reasons. One, I'm not even sure if Van loved me, and two, I don't even have anyway to get back to him. There is no way I could return with those two reasons weighing down on me."

Yukari couldn't seem to say anything. She felt like Hitomi was right. Why go back when she was setting herself up for rejection? It would depress Hitomi even more. But, if love really was so great, than why not risk it? It was better than nothing. "Hitomi, it probably shouldn't matter if he loves you or not. The only important thing is that you tell him so that he at least knows. You always said that you suspected that he loved you. So you should go and find out."

"You seem to be forgetting about the other condition. I can't even go back. I left my pendant with him."

The wind blew softly as Yukari's face fell. She had forgotten about that. "Then all you can do is hope that he calls for you. That ought to prove to you that he loves you. Wait for the pillar of light."

Now it was Hitomi's turn to be at a loss for words. Maybe it would happen. Maybe Van would prove to her just how much he loved her by using her pendant to call her back to him. But it had already been two years. Two years in which she suffered and cried because she didn't know how Van felt about her. "Maybe it will happen," was all she said.

They sat the rest of the day in silence, enjoying the cool breeze.

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"Your majesty," a brown haired advisor began, directing his attention to Van. "The council has decided something."

Van, who was resting his head on his palm, began to loose patience with his advisors. They did all of the talking during these meetings. He wasn't even needed so why was he there? He could be out doing something more constructive. "What is it?" he asked, trying to hide the anger in his voice.

"Well sir," the same one said, who heard the anger and began to get afraid. "The council decided that it was high time you find yourself a bride. We've talked-"

Van stood up angrily and slammed his palms on the council table. The noise could be heard all over the castle and all the council men shrank back in fear. "How you all think about my finding a bride?! I'm not even 20 years old! You have no right to decide anything for me! I'll decide my own personal life!" He left the council room swiftly, his great red cape billowing behind him.

Van's footsteps could be heard throughout the castle like echoes. The castle had grown silent and Van knew that it was because of his outburst. All the servants were avoiding him. They knew to stay out of his sight when he was in this kind of mood. He walked around a corner and entered his room, deciding to let his anger cool off. He knew the perfect way to let his anger subside. He walked over to the dresser where Hitomi's pendant was and made a grab for it. Thinking about Hitomi always seemed to make him feel better.

Van held the pendant tightly in his palm. 'Oh Hitomi' Van thought. 'If only you were here. You're the only one who can make me feel whole again. Why was I such an idiot? Why didn't I just tell you?'

A single tear fell from Van's eye and landed on the pendant, the stone part hanging down from his hand. As if in response to his tear, the pendant glowed bright, sending a tingly sensation through Van. The stone suddenly grew so hot that Van had to drop it, letting it glow even more. Van shielded his eyes as he figured out what the glowing meant.

"Hitomi!" he yelled out the name that has haunted him since he met her.

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Hitomi was at her desk in her room, wearing her pajamas that consisted of a large white T-shirt and some pink shorts. She was finishing up her homework when the pillar of light appeared in her room. Hitomi shielded her eyes from the light for a second before she smiled wide, remembering the talk she had with Yukari. 'He really does love me!'

She got up from her chair and ran to the pillar, happier than she had been in so long. She felt herself being pulled upward as she let herself get dragged by the light. She gave one last thought to her mom. 'Mom. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I'll be with the man I love.'

She was lucky when her mom heard her thought and smiled in her sleep, knowing her daughter would be happy.

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The light had gotten to bright for Van so he shielded his eyes even more, groaning in the process. He knew he couldn't let himself see the light or else he would go blind. All of Fanelia saw the light.

Van heard a soft thud and knew immediately that his love had come back to him. The light cleared completely from sight and Van brought his hands down slowly, seeing someone he had never thought he would see again. Right in front of him was Hitomi, laying on the ground and here with him. Van hesitated, not wanting to run to her just yet. He wanted to wait till she woke up before making any moves.

She groaned and Van felt happier than he had in two years. Her presence seemed to give his life new meaning.

Hitomi looked all around at her surroundings and it made Van wonder why she didn't just get up happily and run towards him. Van's face fell at the realization. Maybe she didn't love him after all and she didn't even want to be back in Gaea. "Hitomi?" Van softly called.

Hitomi directed her warm emerald eyes and Van gasped at the sight of her. Her hair was longer and her eyes were just as beautiful as he remembered them. Yet they were filled with confusion and fear and Van didn't know why. He tried approaching her but Hitomi only stood up and backed away from him in fear. Van stopped. "Hitomi?" he questioned, his face mirroring hers.

"Who are you?" Hitomi asked as she backed into a corner. "Where am I?" Who am I?"

Van gasped as his dream came true. "No…Hitomi…"

Yay! That's it for part one! I'll try to get part two out ASAP. I won't though, if people don't review. I need to know what you thought about my story. I don't really consider myself a good writer so flame me too. Later! E-mail me too: sailormoon2050@hotmail.com