YumiYa: Hello! I decided to start a whole new story! I'm currently obsessed with
Vision of Escaflowne! Sorry! I hope you like it! The song that's "accompanying" (not
really) the story is You are Not Alone sung by Sakamoto Maaya. It's from the movie
if any of you have heard…its very pretty. Personally, I like both the English and the
Japanese version! The first chapter is accompanied by the English version then the
second chapter will have the Japanese. I'm not sure if I'm going to write any more
chapters because I want this to be short and sweet, but we'll see! I really hope you
like it! Oh…I almost forgot the disclaimer! Can't let that happen! Vision of
Escaflowne of Tenkuu no Escaflowne is the property of someone else…to tell you
the truth, I don't know…I think its Shoji Kawamori…maybe…I'm not sure…if anybody
knows…please tell me. If anything…Escaflowne doesn't belong to me! So…don't
sue me or imply anything!!!

"text" Talking
Thoughts
(text) …uh…that would be ME!!!

"Van-sama!!" A cry ran through the castle. A cat girl bounded down the halls,
yelling.
"Van-SAMA!!!"

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I've walked so long,
I can't remember, where was my home?
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A figure with black messy hair stood in a big room with a large bed with silk sheets
against the wall. A knock sounded on the door.
"Yes?"
"Van-sama…Merle-san is looking for you!" A maid said entering. She bowed
before him as he turned.

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Their distant faces fade away,
I'm always on my own.
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Van gave the maid a small smile and said, "Arigato, I'll be in the library shortly. Tell
her to meet me there."
"Hai, Van-sama!!" The maid exited, carefully shutting the door behind her.
Sighing, the young king turned back towards the window.

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I can show a smile,
It's not hard to do.
I can have the strength to go on.
But sometimes I wanna let go of everything.
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A girl with short brown hair dashed around the track. She passed the white line and
slowly got into a jog for a couple of seconds before going to a walk. The coach
jogged up to her, smiling.
"Kanzaki-san, that was the best you've ever run!" The coach said. Hitomi
smiled and nodded. She grabbed a towel and wiped off her sweat. Her coach
smiled and said, "You did great today! You can go early if you want! Keep up the
great work!"
"Arigato gozaimas!" Hitomi headed towards the locker room to take a quick
shower. As she walked home, she sighed as she remembered the past year. It had
been a whole year since she had come back from Gaea. Her hair had grown to a
little past shoulder length, on advice from Yukari.

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When thoughtfulness is not their game,
I teach by giving love.
High mountain seems higher endlessly,
When they're pebbles at your feet.
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Ever since Yukari and Amano
had moved away to a different city, Hitomi had been very lonely and often wondered
what kept her on Earth. Since she had returned from Gaea, things had been going
downhill. Her old friends were staying away from her and whispering rude comments
about her behind her back about what had possibly happened to her when she
vanished. Only Amano and Yukari believed her and stayed loyal to her, since they
saw what had happened themselves, but they had left. Hitomi often had gone to
Yukari to tell her how she felt about being away from Van. Hitomi had started to shut
people out except for her mom. She spent hours talking to Van at the beginning, but
soon she couldn't talk to him at all. Hitomi began to sink into depression and so, her
grades began to slip. Her mom often got mad at her for her poor grades. The only
thing that really kept her going was track. There, she was always trying to run away
from her troubles and nobody really cared.

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And if you should still, fall into despair,
There is one thing left to believe,
I lie in your heart, always.
Nothing is braver than honesty,
My life is your faith in me.
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Hitomi closed her eyes as she felt tears form. I
won't cry! I promised myself I wouldn't cry! Van! I miss you so much! I wish to go
back to Gaea, to you! Suddenly, a pillar of blue light came from the sky and
engulfed Hitomi.
"Nani?! Oh my gosh! This is the same pillar of light that took me to and from
Gaea last time!" Hitomi smiled and looked up at the dark night sky. She closed her eyes and let the light carry her
into the sky. Once the light vanished, there was no sign that anybody had been on
the street or anything had happened.

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I'll be there when you need,
You don't have to hide from me.
What you are feeling now,
I fill your soul.
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Van walked towards the library, sighing. It was a whole year since Hitomi had left for
the Mystic Moon. Her missing presence was slowly tearing him apart. He had
successfully rebuilt Fanelia and now it was one of the best countries in all of Gaea.
Nobody was homeless or going hungry and there was more then enough of
everything for everybody. Fanelia was perfect and Van was very proud of how well
he had brought it back to its state of glory. Van stopped for a second and looked out
the window. At the moment,
a blue light descended from the Mystic Moon into the forest just outside Fanelia.
Van watched in shock. Van's eyes widened as he cried out,
"Hitomi!" He dashed down the hall, passing the library. Merle who had been waiting
for him in the library ran out as she saw him pass.
"Van-sama! What are you doing? I need to talk to you!" Merle began to get
slightly annoyed.
"Sorry Merle! Can't talk. Must get to Hitomi!" Van gasped out in between
breaths.
"Hitomi's back! I know it!"
"Van-sama…" Merle watched him in shock as he stopped at a window and
jumped out. She ran to the window and saw his figure fall. Suddenly, two white wings
sprang out of his back and carried him out of Fanelia. As Van neared the forest he
slowly descended to the ground and withdrew his wings. He entered the forest and
immediately saw a familiar figure on the ground.
"Hitomi!!!!!!" Van shouted as he ran closer to the figure. Hitomi groaned.

Van helped her sit up and checked to see if there were any major injuries.
"Hitomi, are you okay?" Hitomi looked up and focused on the person in front
of her. Once her vision cleared up, she recognized him right away. She threw her
arms around his neck and pulled him into a big hug.

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We will seek together, destiny,
Troubles have an end.
We will carry on, hand in hand.
You're not alone.
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"Oh my gosh, Van…is that really you?" Van smiled and nodded. Hitomi
pulled back and looked into his eyes.
"I missed you Van…I really did," Hitomi whispered. Van grin grew even
bigger as he replied, "I missed you too Hitomi. Let's get you out of this forest!"
"Okay," Hitomi got up and brushed off her clothes. Van stood up with her and
picked up her duffel bag. Looking at Hitomi, he raised an eyebrow. Hitomi rolled her
eyes and said, "Don't even ask…same as last time, it caught me on my way home
from track and stuff." The two walked out of the forest and headed back to the
castle. On the way, Hitomi stole glances at Van. Blood rushed to her head and she blushed when Van caught her
staring at him. Now it was Van's turn to blush when Hitomi stared at him. He
turned even redder when Hitomi felt his forehead to see if he had gotten a fever.
"Van…are you okay?" Van just nodded. Hitomi looked at him suspiciously
before dismissing it. Van looked at her silently. He took a deep breath then took Hitomi's hand and pulled her to a stop.
Hitomi looked at him, her eyes questioning. "Van, what are you doing?"
"Follow me," Van led her off the trail and into the field. After a few minutes of
walking through the field, they came into a clearing. Van turned to her and stared at
her. Hitomi started to get nervous.
"Van…what are you do…ing?" Hitomi stopped talking because Van was
staring deep into her eyes, like he was looking into her very soul. His head lowered
slowly and Hitomi's eyelids fluttered closed. The kiss was sweet and gentle as if
Van wasn't sure of himself. Hitomi kissed him back a little bit more passionately and
wrapped her arms around his neck. After they pulled back, Van smiled and said, "I
love you, Hitomi! I always have! " Hitomi had tears in her eyes as she whispered, "I
love you too, Van. I missed you so much! I won't leave you ever again!" They kissed
again, more passionately than the one before.

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People searching desperately outside themselves,
Caught up in thinking of whatever helped.
And I'd forgotten too, that love exists inside me as in those I wanted from,
I feel you now.
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The kiss lasted for minutes until their lungs couldn't take it anymore and they pulled
apart, gasping for air. Van's eyes were sparkled as he laughed and whispered,
"Wow…" Then Van grabbed Hitomi in his arms, took off his shirt, and let out his
wings. Hitomi gasped, "Van…" Van took her expression the wrong way and
immediately thought she hated his wings. His wings drooped as he said, "You hate
them, don't you?" Hitomi giggled and let Van go. She circled him until she faced his
back and gently touched his wings.
"Van…don't make such quick assumptions! I love your wings. They're so
beautiful. Its just that I haven't seen you do that in a really long time, so I was a little
surprised." Van smiled and turned around, hugging Hitomi. Then he jumped into the
air and fully opened his wings. They flew towards the palace.

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I'll be there, when you need,
We will live together.
Nothing is in our way,
With trust in our soul.
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Once they reached the palace grounds, Van landed in the royal gardens and drew
his wings back. Hitomi stepped out of his embrace after giving him a peck on the
cheek. Van pouted, "Is that all I get?" Hitomi smiled, evilly and said, "Yup…that's it."
Van growled and grabbed her. Hitomi tried to run away, but Van had already
grabbed her wrist. He pulled her close and kissed her on the lips. He gently licked
Hitomi's lower lip and she groaned before opening her mouth a little. That was just
the entrance Van needed. He pushed through with his tongue and kissed her even
more deeply. Once they pulled apart, Van held one of her hands and led her into the
palace.
"You just have to see everybody again! Everything has been so boring
without you here, you know?" Van stopped by one of the officials in the palace and
asked, "Could you gather the council, Merle, our Asturian guests, and you
know…the gang." The official nodded and ran off. Van led her to her old room. Once
inside, Hitomi looked around.
"You didn't change anything did you?" Van smiled, "Nope. I was hoping you'd
come back sometime so I left it alone."
"You're the best, Van!" Hitomi gave him a quick hug before she tossed her
duffle bag on the ground and threw open the closet.
"Mou Van…you still left the dresses in the closet! You know I don't like
dresses!"
"You look really beautiful in them though." Van walked towards the bathroom
when he remembered something, "Also, I kinda moved rooms so if you ever need
me, I'm in the room right next door. The bathroom connects the two rooms, just to let
you know." Hitomi blushed.
"You had better change into something more descent, Hitomi," Van said.
Hitomi acted innocent and asked, "Why? Is my school uniform indecent, Van?"
"No, there's nothing wrong with it. It's just that Allen will be there and he's
going to…never mind." Van shut his mouth right there. Hitomi giggled.
"Van…you're not still jealous of Allen are you?"
"No…you better change anyway…I'll wait for you outside your room." Van left
her room and waited calmly for her to come out. Hitomi looked in to her closet and
browsed through the dresses. Finally, one of them caught her eye and she pulled it
out. She quickly changed out of her uniform and into the dress. It was an emerald
green dress with small gems placed all over the dress. It had spaghetti straps and
went all the way down to her feet with just a little bit trailing behind. When she
stepped out of her room, Van turned towards her and his jaw dropped.
"You look great, Hitomi! Let's go!" Hitomi took his hand and followed him
down the hall.

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We will seek together destiny
troubles have an end.
We will carry on hand in hand
We won't forget we have each other.
Never!
Love is in the hearts of all men
you're not alone.
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The End of the Chapter!!!!!!!

YumiYa: Well that's the end of this chapter and I hope you really liked it!!!!
Um….well…can't think of anything else! Please review! Flames or comments are
welcome! Don't really care!!! Tell me what u think!! Check out my friend, Maron's
stories. She currently has two right now…a Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne fic and a
Inuyasha fic…read them both…they're really good! Thank you!!!!