The Sequel

Author: Anne O. Nimus

***Chapter 7***

"Fortune"

Author's Note: Yes, I am back from my grave. Sorry it took so long to get this chapter out. I'm just so busy! You see I am no American who is having the time of their life having their vacation… Oh yeah, to those who are reading this, (if there are) the title will be "Till Death do us Part". Oh, and also, if this chapter sucks, that's the result of the writer's block syndrome… (I still suck… I wonder how people can bear my writing style?) All standard disclaimers apply.

"Here we are!"

Hitomi took a deep breath of the fresh air as she stepped out of the train. "It feels so good! Hwang Ho where are we?"

"Somewhere…" The two start walking out of the train station.

"Of course it's somewhere! But what is this place?"

"You'll see." Hwang Ho takes out a cloth from his pocket and starts blindfolding Hitomi.

"What's the blindfold for? And how can I see when I can't?"

"I will lead the way. Now forward March!" Hwang Ho pushes Hitomi from behind.

"This is so embarrassing!"

"It's worth every step you take. Now turn left."

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At Freid…

"Remember that face. He is your target."

"A kid? What kind of target is that?"

"He rules Freid."

"A kid ruler? How cute…" Cauchon says sarcastically.

"He is one of Van's friends. You'll enjoy killing him."

"And you will kill who? Lady Millerna? Can I have her instead?" Cauchon gives out his ever famous sick smile.

"I will kill anyone I desire to kill. You have no right to ask me that question."

The two warriors continued their mission. It wasn't long before they completed their map. Every single detail was taken and drawn carefully. Plan B is about to start.

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Van is still inside his room with Allen having a talk about Hitomi. They were talking about the past; how she was head over heels over Allen, but then she realized that she liked him just for the fact that he looked like a guy from the Mystic Moon, how Merle and Hitomi fought, how Hitomi could jump as far as ten feet or so. In short, they were relinquishing the old times, enjoying memories and trying not to forget their 'alien' friend. In the end they both gave out an enthusiastic laugh.

 Van tries to recover from his laugh. "I wonder when she will be back?"

"She'll be back just in time for your wedding."

"You're speeding up the events to much Allen Schezar. I haven't asked her the question yet."

"Well you better hurry because someone out there in the Mystic Moon just might get her of your hands."

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"Here we are! I'm sure that you're gonna love this place! Just feel that fresh air!"

"Yeah, sure I am! I could see a lot of stuff with this white cloth covering my eyes!!" Hitomi says acerbically but in a happy way.

"Well, you sure are impatient Hitomi."

"I'm excited to see the place! Where are we? Please Hwang Ho tell me!!"

Hwang Ho converses with a guard in Mandarin. He gives another person, a Chinese lady, some money and faces Hitomi.

"Are you ready Hitomi?"

"Ready as I'll ever be."

"Take my hand and I will lead you." He starts walking. "Now, isn't it very cold?"

"Not really. You told me to bring a coat and I did."

The road was winding and goes up and down. Hitomi is still wearing the blindfold. Suddenly, Hwang Ho stops.

"Guess where we are Hitomi."

"In a mountain range?"

"Nope, better." Hwang Ho slowly takes out the blindfold and whispers in Hitomi's ear, "The great wall."

Hitomi was in shock. She looked at Hwang Ho and gave him a big hug. "Hwang Ho you're so great! I can't thank you enough!! Why didn't you tell me we were going here? I should have brought a camera!!"

"It's a surprise my dear Hitomi. And here's your camera." Hwang Ho says handing the gadget to Hitomi.

Hitomi gives out a faint scream and was stopping herself from jumping up and down. She was almost teary-eyed. "You really prepared for this? Wow this is the best day of my vacation! Thank you so much!"

"My pleasure Hitomi."

They spent the day taking pictures and talking about the soldiers who were buried somewhere in the wall. They even met Hitomi's mom and brother going down.

"I knew you'd be here Hitomi!"

"He told us everything! He nice!!" Hitomi's brother squeaked in excitement.

"Well, I never knew I would be here. Hwang Ho just brought me here!"

"Well, treasure this day Hitomi. In less than 3 days we will be leaving."

"Oh… sure mom. No problem."

They went back to the hotel safe and sound. As for Hitomi and Hwang Ho, things were getting a little tougher for the both of them.

Hitomi brings out her tarot cards and starts reading the future of Fanelia. Everything seems fine until… Death.

"Death? How could this happen? This is impossible! There must be something wrong with my reading…"

A cool breeze enters the room. Then a cool voice was heard.

"Long time no see Hitomi."

Hitomi looked around shocked. "I remember that voice. What do you want from me? Show yourself!"

"Oh, so, is the future queen afraid? I thought you'd be stronger than that."

Hitomi stands up. "Look, I'm not here to play any games with you… you… whoever you are. Why are you bothering me? And how did you ever find out-"

"My queen, that is not important." The voice interrupted Hitomi.  "The important thing that you need to know is that you'll have to protect Van if you still want to see him alive."

"What? You're going to kill Van?!"

"Oh no, no, no, no. Not I. Someone else might kill Van."

"How did you know? You can't kill Van!" Hitomi's voice was shaking with fear. She is almost in tears.

"Oh, of course we can. Well, better hurry back to Fanelia Hitomi. Save Van if you can."

Hitomi wasn't able to answer. She was too taken aback. A tear escapes her eyes. She falls down on a chair. This can't happen…  Van can't die… how am I supposed to protect him if I'm a planet away from him… No… She buries her face on her hands and starts weeping. I can't do anything to save Van! This can't be happening! No… She looks up. This is just a trick… nobody else can go to Fanelia except me and Van… but… no…  Hitomi was confused. She looks at her cards. Death…