Saving Two Worlds p.3: The Country by the Ocean



1 By. Angelstears

It was early morning when Hitomi and Van woke up with the sun. The others were still asleep, except Duo. He had kept watch all night. Hitomi was even more beautiful when she slept. As Van stood up to find more food he and Duo exchanged another glare, Hitomi almost caught them. It was childish to her how they were jealous of each other.

"Come on you guys. Lets give up the staring contests and try to find food. Lets go Van." Hitomi spoke up as she caught the end of their glaring. She shook her head and walked into the brush to look for more corra berries. "Van come on!"

"Remember, Van," Duo hissed, "Hitomi is mine, and she'll never be yours. Give up now and be a good sport."

Van glared at Duo again, but hurried off into the brush after Hitomi. It was in the interest of Hitomi that he didn't kill Duo. He was really asking for it. Hitomi was already picking a few berries when Van arrived. She didn't speak to him, so he didn't speak to her either. She was definitely mad at him, but what for?

"Hitomi, what's wrong?" he asked quietly. She continued picking the berries in silence. "Please tell me Hitomi. I know something's wrong, I've known you for three years now, I can tell. Please, Hitomi, talk to me."

"I can't believe you and Duo. It's you and Allen all over again." she replied bitterly. 'I came back for him. Duo's little crush might end up being a repeat of last time.' she thought, looking over at Van who was studying her expression. "You were going to ask me something last night, what was it?"

"Huh? Oh, never mind. It's not all that important right now. I'll tell you later. I think we might make it to Fanelia if we head south." Van quickly changed the subject. He wanted to forget the small question and move on.

"North, Van, its north to Fanelia. But you know something?" Van shook his head no. "I think we're closer to Austuria in here. I can feel Millerna and Allen. We're very close now. Let's go visit and surprise them." Hitomi suggested, sounding much happier.

Hitomi carried all the berries she had with her back to the encampment, with Van following. They got back to everyone quickly and distributed the rations.

"We're gonna head to Austuria when we're done eating." Hitomi informed her friends. "There'll be so many people to introduce you guys to. Relena, you'll like Allen."

It was Heero's turn to give a jealous look and glare. Hitomi was going to introduce his girl to another man. It was unheard of. Van noticed the look and shook his head at Hitomi.

"You and your obsession with knights. Really, Hitomi, you just can't keep your eyes in their sockets when you see a cute face can you. I bet you're going to run into his arms and give him a big, fat kiss and hug the life out of him." Van teased her. He was rewarded with a punch in the arm. He pretended it hurt and to be offended by her hit. "It's true. You went head over heels when you saw him last time I remember. Being the playboy he is I'm sure he'll be more than happy to see you and Millerna in his arms, fighting over him."

Once again, Van was rewarded with another punch. Hitomi thought it was kind of funny, but Van was really trying to push it. Hitomi stood up and concentrated. Although Van had time to become more experienced with the pendant, Hitomi was still the expert. She imagined Austuria in her mind, she could see it so clearly, the ocean surrounding it, and the castle was so large and beautiful. She could picture Allen, Millerna; even Mr. Mole was there in her mind.

"Got it. We go to the East and there's Austuria." Hitomi announced happily. It would be great to see everyone again. And it would be fun to meet Selena for the first time. "We should leave now and make it by dusk. I'm sure it'll surprise them to see me, won't it Van?"

"Yes it will. Allen sure will be happy to see you. He always brags about how he knew the great seer of the Mystic Moon. Now you can back him up." Van played along with her. He knew Allen would like to see Hitomi for more than the reason she could back him up; Allen still loved Hitomi. "I hope you'll all enjoy your stay at the castle, without having Him stealing anything."

"Van, don't worry them with Mr. Mole. He'll be better this time, I hope. But you'll show him not to mess with us, right?" Hitomi spoke up against him. She knew Van wouldn't fight with her.

"Of course, Hitomi, your wish is my command." He made a slight bow with his head and smiled wolfishly. Duo, once again, glared at Van and was ready to pound his face in. "Lets head out now."

"Where are we going exactly?" Relena asked Heero quietly. Heero shrugged and followed Hitomi and Van as they walked towards Austuria. "Some answers would be great to have," she demanded from Hitomi.

"As I said before, we're heading towards Austuria, the country right beside the ocean. It's the most beautiful place on Gaea. with the exception of Fanelia. I've never seen such a place that ever matched its beauty. A perfect emerald." Hitomi replied, looking over at Van, who was holding her hand.

"You guys will like Millerna and Dryden." Van added to Hitomi's praise of Austuria and their friends. 'I hope she won't go to Allen when she sees him. I don't know what I'll do if I lose her to him.' he thought, looking back at her.

Duo looked at Van and Hitomi with, as always, a glare. Hitomi was supposed to be his, not Van's, his. Even so, he had to admit the fact they looked cute together. Hitomi had good judgment; she'd choose the right guy in the end. Hopefully it would be him.

They walked for what seemed to be hours until, finally, they could see the ocean. Hitomi stood at the edge of the cliff that over looked the ocean and city. Van stood beside her, with a hand on her shoulder, and was more looking at her than he was at the view with everyone else. Duo stood on her other side and was busy talking to her, in a voice low enough that Van couldn't hear. He spoke of how beautiful he thought she was, how skilled, how amazingly fast she was; he took it to the point where she nearly told him to shut up.

"Hey there, little lady!" a familiar voice rang out into the warm, salty air. They all looked up and saw Mr. Mole.

"Hi!" Hitomi called back, letting go of Van's hand and waving up at him. "Do you know if Millerna, Allen, and Dryden are busy?"

He looked at her strangely. There was the famous seer of the Mystic Moon standing in front of him after two long years. He climbed down and silently led them into the city. Hitomi didn't speak, and neither did Van. It took another hour to get to the castle.

"Hitomi! There you are, Lord Van." Merle's familiar voice screeched into the quiet air First, Merle leaped into Van's arm, then she gave Hitomi a big hug. "I missed you so much, Hitomi, when did you get back? Oh, Lord Van, Emera was looking for you after you took off."

"Oh, well she can wait." Van whispered back in reply.

"Van, sweetie, there you are." A woman's voice squealed. She ran up to Van and gave him a big hug and kiss. Hitomi turned away, disgusted, and moved a bit closer to Duo. "I went crazy looking for you. You just disappeared into thin air."

"Must be Emera." Duo whispered into her ear. Relena gave Duo a warning look. "I think he's been playing you the entire time."

"Duo, shush yourself now." Relena hissed. Heero placed a protective arm around her.

Millerna walked up behind Emera, with Dryden holding her arm. Allen was behind them. Emera looked over at Hitomi.

"Who's the handmaiden?" Emera asked Van, loudly enough that Hitomi could hear the rude comment..

"Oh. That's Hitomi, she's just an old friend of mine." Hitomi glared at Van and Emera. Van stood with an exasperated look on his face and Emera glared back at Hitomi.



Hmm. what's going to happen next? Will Hitomi stay wit her choice of Van and fight for him? Or will she go to Duo instead? Keep reading to find out. Please r&r. Thanx. Angels tears