Hey, welcome back, I dunno how many of you are following this story but to those of you who are thanks a bunch ^_^ . Thank to Jennifer for reviewing I really appreciated it. Well I have another wave of inspiration and I hope you enjoy this. Just to note Celena and Dilandau are two people and Folken still lives. Remember I don't own Escaflowne Characters I only own the ones I made up. Please do review, I like to know what you think.

-Avalon



Chapter 3: The Search

"Kali! Kali! Where are you?"

"Dawn any sign of her?"

"Nothing yet Maya."

"Well keep looking!"

The girls trudged through the bushes and shrubs looking for any sign of their lost friend, they had found nothing yet but they refused to give up hope.

"Come on back girls!"

"But Mr. Carter we have to keep looking!"

"Look I want to keep looking as much as you do, she is my daughter after all but it's getting dark and if we stay out much longer we'll get lost and then we'll be no use to Kali. Come on back to my place. You can stay the night in Kali's room and then start out early."

"Come on Maya there's nothing we can do tonight."

"Alright I'm coming Dawn."

The three of them left the camp ground, they were sure that Kali had gone here but so far the only thing they could find were foot prints and paw prints by the river. After that find Mr. Carter had lost all interest in the search, like he knew he would never find his daughter. After he had made them some dinner and they were settled down Maya decided to bring this fact up.

"Mr. Carter why have you done a half ass job of searching for your daughter?"

Mr. Carter looked up surprised, he hadn't expected anyone to notice. Dawn shoot Maya a look and then turned to see Mr. Carter's response.

"You've noticed?"

"Duh."

"I know we won't find Kali in the park."

"Then tell us were we can find her!"

"She's out of our reach. There's nothing we can do she's on her own."

"Bull shit! I'm her friend and I can't except that."

"Well your going to have to, I long ago lost the gift to get to where she is otherwise I'd be there right now to help her. God dam it I should have told her!"

"Told her what?" The soft voice of Dawn startled Maya and Mr. Carter both had forgotten about her. Mr. Carter sighed / I always knew this day would come, when the truth would come out. /

"Alright it's time you know the truth about Kali and myself."



"Please Help Me! Anyone!"

Three men pulled her onto her feet. Out of anger Kali pushed one of them backward with her powers. One of the men came forward and put his sword next to her throat.

"Try that again and you die."

"Who are you?" Kali continued to struggle against them.

"Your name first."

Kali was tired of telling people her name but with a sword at her throat she wasn't going to argue the point.

"Carter...Kali Carter."

"CARTER! Shit Boss Shezar (A/N: I don't know how to spell that if it's wrong let me know.) is going to kill me. Let her go."

"Hey just who the hell are you?" Kali demanded.

"Gaddes. I came here with Allen Shezar-"

"Allen?"

"Yeah…Come on." Kali went with Gaddes, it wasn't like she really had any choice in this, not while they had her horse and out numbered her 5-1. "We were a little suspicious of you since you were out here all alone and there were rumors of strange and dangerous people wandering around. Boss Shezar and I know the King and Queen and I wasn't going to allow anything to happen to them or to Shezar. I couldn't allow you the chance to hurt them. I'd never forgive my self. "

"Yeah cause I look like such a threat."

"Listen-"

"NO!" She was beyond angry now she wasn't going to take this any longer. "I'm tired of people giving me shit for being new. Just because I refuse to talk about my life and me doesn't mean I'm dangerous! Just give me my horse back and I'll go back on my own."

"I can't do that."

"And why not?"

"Well while we were talking I sent your horse back to the palace."

"WHAT!? Why did you do that?"

"Because after attacking you I was going to offer a late lunch and then take you back to the Palace for dinner. Will you stay?"

"Do I have a choice with my horse gone?"

"I guess not. Come on I'll lead the way."

After a quiet lunch where Kali said very little and Gaddes kept up most of the talk, they headed back to the palace.

"See you at dinner Kali."

"Ya whatever."

Kali walked back to her room dreading the night to come she was lousy with fancy dinners. She pushed open the wood door, marveling at its beauty. She scratched Shadows ear as she sat down on the bed. Shadow jumped up on the bed and made herself at home. Kali picked up the package Hitomi had left her. She opened it and smiled. She walked over threw the dress that Van had sent her onto the dresser. She took a bath and got ready. As she was about to leave the room she stopped turned back and called out to Shadow "Come on girl, it's about time they knew what I was like." The dog jumped down and followed Kali out of the room.



"Where is she?"

"I don't know maybe she just doesn't about King Van or Fana-"

"Stop it! She has done nothing wrong why do you continue to distrust her?"

"Done nothing wrong! She attacked me!"

"You provoked that attack."

"I beg your pardon my Queen I would never attack a lady."

Allen walked into the room and hearing Dagan he decided to jump in.

"Unless it involves attacking young Kali."

"Stay out of this!"

"No she has done nothing to deserve anything that you have done or said to her. In fact-"

"Hi guys." Kali walked into the room. She was wearing black pants, a loose white shirt and dark brown knee high boots all toped off with a deep night blue cloak.

Everyone gawked at her except Hitomi who walked up to her and welcomed her.

"Hi we were wondering when you were going to get here."

"You shouldn't have waited on my account, I just got a little lost on the way down that's all."

"Nonsense. Come sit down dinner will be served at any moment."

"Umm Hitomi…were is the dress I sent Kali for tonight's dinner?"

"Well Van-"

Kali interrupted Hitomi "I requested something else Van…I mean don't get me wrong the dress was lovely but I would prefer to be a little more comfortable tonight if that's all right."

Van sighed, with the others on their way it would be impossible for her to change now he would just have to introduce her as she was. Shadow came up to sniff Van, Dagan tensed knowing what the dog was like he was about to pull her back when "Stop that that tickles." Shadow had begun to lick Van to death. Kali and Hitomi laughed "Come here Shadow." Shadow came and sat at Kali's feet. "I brought her along, I don't like to leave her alone."

"That's ok."

Hitomi was amazed Van and Allen had begun to accept Kali into Gaean life. She still wanted to go home and they would get her there, but she was beginning to make friends and she was no longer an outsider, even Merle had gotten to know Kali. "Let's sit and wait for the others." Everyone sat down and they didn't have to wait long before the others came.

" Princess Millerna this is Kali Carter from the mystic moon. Kali this is Princess Millerna from Asturia." Hitomi introduced them. Kali did a small bow "Pleasure to meet you Princess."

"Pleased to meet you as well Miss Carter."

"Please call me Kali everyone does."

"Alright Kali. Kali this is Drydan."

"Pleasure Kali."

"Nice to meet you."



"So there not all here."

"No my lord."

The Figure in a black cloak walked down the steps. The young sorcerer was worried his Lord never took news like this well. "This news is not good, all five power stones must be together in order for this to work."

"I know but we can only properly locate them with the stone of Light and Justice."

"As you have said before and yet we do know where two are."

"One with the heir and the other with my brother and his wife."

"Yes Folken Van and Hitomi posses one as does the heir."

"Go get them now."

"Now my lord?"

"Yes now!"

"Sir if I may?"

"Go ahead."

"The King and Queen will be highly protected and as for the girl she will be protected as well the King is not blind he knows of our men."

The figure thought this over.

"Very well we wait but go to Fanalia Folken and get them yourself."

The last thing Folken wanted was to go home but it was his only option. "As you wish."



Ok if I misspelled anything lemme know and I'll fix it. So next chapter you'll see how Kali does with fancy dinner with Kings and Queens and Kali's father will tell their story. See ya next time

-Avalon