Disclaimer: I don't own Escaflowne, man the day that happens would be the
best day of my entire life. Someday I will OWN it, when I'm wealthy and
live in a mansion by the sea. And while I'm dreaming, I'd like a million
dollars.
A/N: Sorry it's been awhile. I was concerned no one would read this, but apparently, I was wrong, the drama won't come up right away, be patient! Thanks for all the nice reviews! You guys are great! Keep reviewing and I'll keep writing! If I get no reviews, I'll work on one of my other five fics instead. Thanks, hope you like it!
Chapter 2: Arrival
"Where am I?" Van wondered aloud, his voice echoing into the blackness surrounding him.
"Van." An all-too-familiar voice reached him and he turned around in surprise.
"B-Brother?" It was he. Folken Lacouer de Fanel. (A/N: I doubt I'm spelling Lacouer right, so bare with me, tell me the correct spelling and I'll fix it.) The dead Strategos for the Zaibach empire, who had died slaying his own master. He was back, but why?
"Yes, Brother, it's me. I have been granted the opportunity to alter fate for you. I'll never see you again, after this I'm afraid. But take heart, I love you little brother, and I always will." He faded away, leaving Van confused and alone.
"BROTHER!" He chased after his brother's faint image, etched with that look of tranquility. He wanted that undeniable happiness that no one could take away from him. But alas, it wasn't to be. It's like chasing a rainbow; you never reach the end to find the pot of gold.
Everything started spinning again and he found himself face down in a grassy meadow. Dazed and unsure of what was going on, he looked ahead. He never thought he'd see it again, but there was Hitomi's high school track straight ahead of him. Where it had all began, five years ago. Getting his bearings, he wobbly stood up and walked towards it. After a few short minutes, he was at the starting line.
* "Amano, if I can run 100 meters in 13 seconds, I'd like you to do something special for me." Hitomi visibly blushed.
".Give me my very first kiss?" She looked up timidly, unsure if his reaction would be filled with horror and disgust.
To her immense relief he replied, "I'd be honored."
She got into ready position and Amano asked her, "ARE YOU READY KANZAKI?"
"Anytime you are Amano." *
Van lined himself up, and began to run, each step making him feel closer to the brunette who had changed his life forever. He saw her running the same strides, breathing the same air, circling the same turn.
* .She panted, running as fast as she knew how. This was everything. An opportunity like this would never arise again. If she didn't tell Amano how she felt, he'd never know, and she'd live the rest of her life in that emptiness that was a lonely heart. But then, there was that strange boy. The one from her dream. The Ace of Serpents. The warrior of dragons. The tower. Who was that boy? Why was he haunting her? Why was everything burning? She stumbled into the very same boy who let out a surprised cry of alarm before knocking her over. *
Where was she? About now was when Hitomi should appear in front of him, but she wasn't there, she wasn't coming. Tears blurred his vision, as he continued running, hoping he'd die right then, so he could no longer feel the aching pain in his heart. A heart that had been broken, by the green- eyed seeress, from the Mystic Moon.
* The boy, she now knew as Van, valiantly fought the dragon, as she and her friends watched in horror, fearing that this was the end. She saved them all by warning the boy of the dragon's murder attempt. Hitomi watched in disgust as dragon blood spurted out from where Van stabbed it, and watched him pick out the dragon's heart. He claimed she had had no important role in his dragon slaying, making her furious.
* SMACK * Are you always so pig-headed?! I didn't save you for a reward! I just." She trailed off into silence, and the boy seemed very puzzled. The pink crystal he was holding began to glow as they were lifted up into the sky, by a strange blue light. Amano and Yukari attempted to reach her, but only her pendant made it, and she was hurled into the sky above with that strange boy. *
He'd run one hundred meters, but there was no sign of her. She was a no- show. He collapsed on the ground, panting for breath. A strange, aged looking woman walked out of the shadows, a duffel bag over her shoulder. She was wearing a blue sun-hat with a matching blouse and skirt, which went along with her dark shades and black high-heels.
"Hey boy, what are you doing in a sad place like this? It's so dreary." The stranger inquired to the boy sprawled on the track.
"This place isn't sad. The best event of my entire life happened right here." He stood up proudly, noting that he and her were about the same height.
"I see. You were in track then?" The stranger asked.
"No, not really. Someone very dear to me was though."
He saw the stranger's eyes stare at his neck, as she took a couple steps backward.
"W-Where did you find that?" She asked in a shaky voice, her finger pointing at Hitomi's pendant.
"She gave it to me. Just before she left." He mumbled, knowing this strange woman would have no idea what he was talking about.
Apparently, she did, "Come with me." She turned around, and Van could swear he heard muffled sobs coming from her direction. But when he asked she dismissed it as allergies.
She led him onward, they walked for many miles, before going down a long, dark stairway and entering a basement like room where a lot of people seemed to be waiting for something. There was a hiss along with a cloud of smoke as a metal monster entered the room. It seemed to devour the people and Van drew his sword, preparing to fight to the death.
"I take it you've never seen the subway before, ne?" The stranger laughed, in a peculiar way of course, but it was a laugh none the less.
"No. What is it?" He looked in awe.
"It takes people to places they want to go. I used to use it to get home from school sometimes. I thought you might enjoy it."
They entered, Van gazing around apprehensively. The travelers looked a bit frightened, it wasn't every day a boy with a sword was among them. The woman looked out the window, watching the moonlight radiate the glimmering stars. Van joined her, they seemed even brighter here than on Gaea.
"She would have loved this." The woman mumbled unconsciously.
"Who would have loved this?" Van was very unsure of why exactly he was trusting this odd person he knew nothing about, he knew not why he was tagging along with her or what lied ahead.
"Oh, no one. Don't mind me." She sighed, turning back to the glorious view in front of her.
After a long while, the metal contraption halted and they stepped off. He followed her down a pleasant road; he looked at the odd architecture and wondered how it was possible for peasants to live in luxury, such as this. He paled, his heart caught in his throat, when she stopped at the home labeled, 'Kanzaki'.
A/N: Cliffhanger! Cliffhanger! Aren't I evil?! MWAHAHAHA! If you want to find out what happens next, I'll have to get 4-6 more reviews! Two chapters left. Comments/Compliments ONLY! NO FLAMES!!! Arigatou! Ja ne! ^_^
~Trunks Gal~
A/N: Sorry it's been awhile. I was concerned no one would read this, but apparently, I was wrong, the drama won't come up right away, be patient! Thanks for all the nice reviews! You guys are great! Keep reviewing and I'll keep writing! If I get no reviews, I'll work on one of my other five fics instead. Thanks, hope you like it!
Chapter 2: Arrival
"Where am I?" Van wondered aloud, his voice echoing into the blackness surrounding him.
"Van." An all-too-familiar voice reached him and he turned around in surprise.
"B-Brother?" It was he. Folken Lacouer de Fanel. (A/N: I doubt I'm spelling Lacouer right, so bare with me, tell me the correct spelling and I'll fix it.) The dead Strategos for the Zaibach empire, who had died slaying his own master. He was back, but why?
"Yes, Brother, it's me. I have been granted the opportunity to alter fate for you. I'll never see you again, after this I'm afraid. But take heart, I love you little brother, and I always will." He faded away, leaving Van confused and alone.
"BROTHER!" He chased after his brother's faint image, etched with that look of tranquility. He wanted that undeniable happiness that no one could take away from him. But alas, it wasn't to be. It's like chasing a rainbow; you never reach the end to find the pot of gold.
Everything started spinning again and he found himself face down in a grassy meadow. Dazed and unsure of what was going on, he looked ahead. He never thought he'd see it again, but there was Hitomi's high school track straight ahead of him. Where it had all began, five years ago. Getting his bearings, he wobbly stood up and walked towards it. After a few short minutes, he was at the starting line.
* "Amano, if I can run 100 meters in 13 seconds, I'd like you to do something special for me." Hitomi visibly blushed.
".Give me my very first kiss?" She looked up timidly, unsure if his reaction would be filled with horror and disgust.
To her immense relief he replied, "I'd be honored."
She got into ready position and Amano asked her, "ARE YOU READY KANZAKI?"
"Anytime you are Amano." *
Van lined himself up, and began to run, each step making him feel closer to the brunette who had changed his life forever. He saw her running the same strides, breathing the same air, circling the same turn.
* .She panted, running as fast as she knew how. This was everything. An opportunity like this would never arise again. If she didn't tell Amano how she felt, he'd never know, and she'd live the rest of her life in that emptiness that was a lonely heart. But then, there was that strange boy. The one from her dream. The Ace of Serpents. The warrior of dragons. The tower. Who was that boy? Why was he haunting her? Why was everything burning? She stumbled into the very same boy who let out a surprised cry of alarm before knocking her over. *
Where was she? About now was when Hitomi should appear in front of him, but she wasn't there, she wasn't coming. Tears blurred his vision, as he continued running, hoping he'd die right then, so he could no longer feel the aching pain in his heart. A heart that had been broken, by the green- eyed seeress, from the Mystic Moon.
* The boy, she now knew as Van, valiantly fought the dragon, as she and her friends watched in horror, fearing that this was the end. She saved them all by warning the boy of the dragon's murder attempt. Hitomi watched in disgust as dragon blood spurted out from where Van stabbed it, and watched him pick out the dragon's heart. He claimed she had had no important role in his dragon slaying, making her furious.
* SMACK * Are you always so pig-headed?! I didn't save you for a reward! I just." She trailed off into silence, and the boy seemed very puzzled. The pink crystal he was holding began to glow as they were lifted up into the sky, by a strange blue light. Amano and Yukari attempted to reach her, but only her pendant made it, and she was hurled into the sky above with that strange boy. *
He'd run one hundred meters, but there was no sign of her. She was a no- show. He collapsed on the ground, panting for breath. A strange, aged looking woman walked out of the shadows, a duffel bag over her shoulder. She was wearing a blue sun-hat with a matching blouse and skirt, which went along with her dark shades and black high-heels.
"Hey boy, what are you doing in a sad place like this? It's so dreary." The stranger inquired to the boy sprawled on the track.
"This place isn't sad. The best event of my entire life happened right here." He stood up proudly, noting that he and her were about the same height.
"I see. You were in track then?" The stranger asked.
"No, not really. Someone very dear to me was though."
He saw the stranger's eyes stare at his neck, as she took a couple steps backward.
"W-Where did you find that?" She asked in a shaky voice, her finger pointing at Hitomi's pendant.
"She gave it to me. Just before she left." He mumbled, knowing this strange woman would have no idea what he was talking about.
Apparently, she did, "Come with me." She turned around, and Van could swear he heard muffled sobs coming from her direction. But when he asked she dismissed it as allergies.
She led him onward, they walked for many miles, before going down a long, dark stairway and entering a basement like room where a lot of people seemed to be waiting for something. There was a hiss along with a cloud of smoke as a metal monster entered the room. It seemed to devour the people and Van drew his sword, preparing to fight to the death.
"I take it you've never seen the subway before, ne?" The stranger laughed, in a peculiar way of course, but it was a laugh none the less.
"No. What is it?" He looked in awe.
"It takes people to places they want to go. I used to use it to get home from school sometimes. I thought you might enjoy it."
They entered, Van gazing around apprehensively. The travelers looked a bit frightened, it wasn't every day a boy with a sword was among them. The woman looked out the window, watching the moonlight radiate the glimmering stars. Van joined her, they seemed even brighter here than on Gaea.
"She would have loved this." The woman mumbled unconsciously.
"Who would have loved this?" Van was very unsure of why exactly he was trusting this odd person he knew nothing about, he knew not why he was tagging along with her or what lied ahead.
"Oh, no one. Don't mind me." She sighed, turning back to the glorious view in front of her.
After a long while, the metal contraption halted and they stepped off. He followed her down a pleasant road; he looked at the odd architecture and wondered how it was possible for peasants to live in luxury, such as this. He paled, his heart caught in his throat, when she stopped at the home labeled, 'Kanzaki'.
A/N: Cliffhanger! Cliffhanger! Aren't I evil?! MWAHAHAHA! If you want to find out what happens next, I'll have to get 4-6 more reviews! Two chapters left. Comments/Compliments ONLY! NO FLAMES!!! Arigatou! Ja ne! ^_^
~Trunks Gal~