Disclaimer: Obviously I don't own anything in Vision of Escaflowne, or it wouldn't be a fanfiction. Don't sue me :D

synopsis: Several years after Escaflowne ended. Hitomi is a secretary in a large corporation. She has gradually over the years communicated with Van in Fanelia less and less... And suddenly a man has fallen into her lap (or she into his? o.O), and he keeps reminding her of Van. Why did he stop contacting her so very long ago? Was he too busy with his country and ruling... had he married? Van wouldn't do that to her. He would wait.. and maybe find her? But what of Fanelia? What did he and his country expect of her, bringing her into their loop, and out of her own... Will it always end with Hitomi running away from Van? or will the blue allure call to Hitomi aswell? Can Van even survive Earth, to try and get Gaia to call Hitomi?

Authors note: Song is deffinately Sora!


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The hospital was filled with people needing care, but Van went to top priority. He was still unconscious, and his body seemed to be going into shock. Hitomi held his hand tight until they pulled her off, when he went into a surgery room.

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Evan hugged Hitomi firmly, as she stared blankly at the wall. Her stomach felt like a pit and she focused on nothing.

This must be how Van felt earlier... she grimaced and stood up. She saw one of the nurses who had walked in with Van coming down the hall, through the little window in the door. She ran at it and put her hands on the glass. It had been hours and not a word. The nurse look disheveled and not happy. Vaan... noo.. Vaaan...?

Backing from the door so It could be opened Hitomi held her hands together. She had to be strong, no matter what. The nurse walked through and he smiled at her.

He lives, Miss. Very shaken, and still unconscious, but he is alive. It took us a little bit to figure out his blood type, and it had abnormalities but it was basically a common one. He is resting, and should not be woken, but you may stay in his room if you and your friend like?

Hitomi vigorously shook her head and pulled Evan behind her through another door.

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If he does wake, don't let him move. He might pop some stitches and cause internal bleeding. He can't afford to lose any blood. The nurse put his hand in Hitomi's and dropped something. This was around his neck. We took it off, but I am sure he will want it back. he said as he walked out of the room and closed the door.

Hitomi could only stare at the pinkish gem, then at Van. He was very pale and his hair was matted to his head. She slowly walked towards his bed and laid her head on his thigh. Closing her eyes, she put her hand gently on his, the necklace between her palm and the back of his.

Van... I'm sorry about earlier. I was being foolish. This world has hardly anything for me. My job is terribly boring, my friends mostly live in other cities. I haven't been able to even think of other men the same.. not since I met you. I will take my mother and say goodbye to my friend's and I will go with you. I would rather give up this world than hurt you again. Please hurry and get better Van...

Hitomi fell asleep right there.

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Evan grabbed the soda out of the machine and fished out his change. It had been a long night and he couldn't sleep. He considered going back to the apartment and trying to get his roommates blood out of the carpet before the landlord put his head on a pike. Then again, she might have a heart for once.

Walking back into the room he stopped, and quickly stepped back out. Apparently Van had woken, and found the need to risk his stitches to kiss Hitomi. Or maybe she had leaned up to meet him. Evan didn't look that closely. He chose instead to chat with some of the pretty candy strippers...

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Several days to a week later, when Van's side proved to be healing nicely, he was allowed to leave. Practically running out the door, he managed to smack into Hitomi.

Hitomi! They're letting me leave! Quick! Before they find out I don't have insurance...!

she said with a frown on her face, They already know. I called my mother...she's going with us so she sold the house to pay for it. She said you better treat her like a queen herself for doing that. She grinned and tapped his nose.

Van grinned mischievously, and put his arm on her shoulder.

Take me back to the apartment. I want to gather my belongings before we leave. He gave her a more innocent smile as they checked him out and walked out the front door of the hospital.


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It isn't over yet *weg* I say one or two more chapters should do it. :D!

and i feel liek saying, I am ~not~ Hitomi fan I like the idea she matures, yet is still her a bit. Then I can handle her. Whenever i upload a chapter, before it gets put in the story i call it . pun on hitomi? damn straight :D