Date. 02.18.2002
Time. 12.32 pm
Music. The Who's "Baba O'Reilly" (or Teenage Wasteland)
Sneak Peak
Copyright. I do not own the Vision of Escaflowne or any of its characters.
Author's Notes. Eep! The almighty goddess of the universe jigglykat asks for your forgiveness! It has been too long that I have released anything and I am so sorry! But I actually have been working on my next fic, the sequel to Rota Fortunae… which is titled Parvulus de Crepuscid, Latin for "Child of Twilight." I'm on a Latin kick. I had to ask my friend gage how to word it since I only speak English and Spanish and neither one very well. If you have noticed, chapters 1-3 have been updated and revised a bit. This is only a sneak peak into the first chapter of the sequel, so the actual production won't be up for a little while longer. We'll see how everyone likes this. Thanks and enjoy!!!
The Vision of Escaflowne. Parvulus de Crepuscid
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The ancient one opened a weary eyelid, the first time after centuries of dormancy. Something had called to him within his mind, waking him from his slumber. Could it be that it was his time to move on? That his purpose was fulfilled?
He stood slowly, still a little unsure about his stability. It had been so long since he had used his muscles that they were shaky under his weight. He tried to focus his eyes to become used to the darkness in the temple room. Even with his sharp sight, he still had trouble focusing. He still recognized the area that he was in, the same that he had slept in for countless years now. He stretched and yawned loudly, the sound echoing in the walls.
my dear friend… i am so sorry to wake you…
His head perked up quickly as soon as he heard her voice in the silence. *My old friend!* he replied joyously. *It has been too long!*
yes, it has… far too long…
*What is this world like? I would like to see the sun before I go*
it has changed much, my friend… the woman's voice spoke into his mind, her tone sounding somewhat saddened. the people no longer have the appreciation for the land they live on… fewer and fewer each day… there is war and greed and hatred among the hearts of man and beast-man alike…
He was puzzled. *But what of the Child?* he asked cautiously. *Do thee mean that there is no more hope?*
The woman let out a ringing laugh. no, no… the child lives… and there is hope left… i just don't know how this is all going to work… this child… she has some sort of quality about her… she is clouded from my sight…
He cocked his head. *Does she know of her purpose?*
She snorted in reply. she doesn't even know what she is… what power flows within her… her mother knows a little, from what i have told her… but even the lady of atlantis can't feel her own daughter…
*Am I needed just yet?*
i am sorry, my friend… but you were awakened a wee bit earlier than your time… but she will come to you… i know of that… within a week or so… and at that point, you will explain to her…
*I have been alive for thousands of years. A week more will be nothing*
but you do know what this means for you, correct?
He sighed. *I have been waiting for this time ever since I was told of my connection with this child. Ever since the Great Armor was created so long ago. I am prepared and welcome it.*
sleep a little while longer, my friend… i will see you soon… with the child…
*What is this Child like?*
The woman's voice laughed again, this time, much louder. she is a stubborn one… just like her father… but she has her mother's heart and strength… she belongs in the wild… the creatures flock to her… but she has never seen one of your kind… so be cautious about her and don't frighten her…
*And I suppose she will not see another one besides me?*
no, my friend… you are the last…
*I see* he said sadly. The last of his kind… *But this is all for the sake of Gaea. Whatever is necessary*
sleep longer… soon you may sleep forever… With that, the voice left his mind, leaving him alone in his thoughts.
I shall welcome that, too… he thought as he lowered his head upon the hard ground. His eyelid slowly covered his golden eyes, allowing him the darkness he desired.
The Child… he thought as he drifted off to sleep once more. What is she like?
Soon, the great red dragon was asleep, awaiting for his time to come, so that he could fulfill his purpose.
to be continued…
* * *
So what do y'all think? This is really short, but I said that it was just a sneak peak so it won't put everything into it. I like constructive criticism and the more review thingies I get, the quicker the new story will be up. I am willing to put my schoolwork aside for a little while to type and put up new chapters.
Thanks!
--jigglykat
Time. 12.32 pm
Music. The Who's "Baba O'Reilly" (or Teenage Wasteland)
Sneak Peak
Copyright. I do not own the Vision of Escaflowne or any of its characters.
Author's Notes. Eep! The almighty goddess of the universe jigglykat asks for your forgiveness! It has been too long that I have released anything and I am so sorry! But I actually have been working on my next fic, the sequel to Rota Fortunae… which is titled Parvulus de Crepuscid, Latin for "Child of Twilight." I'm on a Latin kick. I had to ask my friend gage how to word it since I only speak English and Spanish and neither one very well. If you have noticed, chapters 1-3 have been updated and revised a bit. This is only a sneak peak into the first chapter of the sequel, so the actual production won't be up for a little while longer. We'll see how everyone likes this. Thanks and enjoy!!!
The Vision of Escaflowne. Parvulus de Crepuscid
* * *
The ancient one opened a weary eyelid, the first time after centuries of dormancy. Something had called to him within his mind, waking him from his slumber. Could it be that it was his time to move on? That his purpose was fulfilled?
He stood slowly, still a little unsure about his stability. It had been so long since he had used his muscles that they were shaky under his weight. He tried to focus his eyes to become used to the darkness in the temple room. Even with his sharp sight, he still had trouble focusing. He still recognized the area that he was in, the same that he had slept in for countless years now. He stretched and yawned loudly, the sound echoing in the walls.
my dear friend… i am so sorry to wake you…
His head perked up quickly as soon as he heard her voice in the silence. *My old friend!* he replied joyously. *It has been too long!*
yes, it has… far too long…
*What is this world like? I would like to see the sun before I go*
it has changed much, my friend… the woman's voice spoke into his mind, her tone sounding somewhat saddened. the people no longer have the appreciation for the land they live on… fewer and fewer each day… there is war and greed and hatred among the hearts of man and beast-man alike…
He was puzzled. *But what of the Child?* he asked cautiously. *Do thee mean that there is no more hope?*
The woman let out a ringing laugh. no, no… the child lives… and there is hope left… i just don't know how this is all going to work… this child… she has some sort of quality about her… she is clouded from my sight…
He cocked his head. *Does she know of her purpose?*
She snorted in reply. she doesn't even know what she is… what power flows within her… her mother knows a little, from what i have told her… but even the lady of atlantis can't feel her own daughter…
*Am I needed just yet?*
i am sorry, my friend… but you were awakened a wee bit earlier than your time… but she will come to you… i know of that… within a week or so… and at that point, you will explain to her…
*I have been alive for thousands of years. A week more will be nothing*
but you do know what this means for you, correct?
He sighed. *I have been waiting for this time ever since I was told of my connection with this child. Ever since the Great Armor was created so long ago. I am prepared and welcome it.*
sleep a little while longer, my friend… i will see you soon… with the child…
*What is this Child like?*
The woman's voice laughed again, this time, much louder. she is a stubborn one… just like her father… but she has her mother's heart and strength… she belongs in the wild… the creatures flock to her… but she has never seen one of your kind… so be cautious about her and don't frighten her…
*And I suppose she will not see another one besides me?*
no, my friend… you are the last…
*I see* he said sadly. The last of his kind… *But this is all for the sake of Gaea. Whatever is necessary*
sleep longer… soon you may sleep forever… With that, the voice left his mind, leaving him alone in his thoughts.
I shall welcome that, too… he thought as he lowered his head upon the hard ground. His eyelid slowly covered his golden eyes, allowing him the darkness he desired.
The Child… he thought as he drifted off to sleep once more. What is she like?
Soon, the great red dragon was asleep, awaiting for his time to come, so that he could fulfill his purpose.
to be continued…
* * *
So what do y'all think? This is really short, but I said that it was just a sneak peak so it won't put everything into it. I like constructive criticism and the more review thingies I get, the quicker the new story will be up. I am willing to put my schoolwork aside for a little while to type and put up new chapters.
Thanks!
--jigglykat