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

synopsis: With their behind them, Van and Hitomi find they can't live without one another. So they get ready to go back to Gaia....seems almost too easy...To be a queen! Hitomi was almost in shock. She hadn't really thought that far ahead...But it sounded so nice and Van was being so sweet...maybe she should just fall right into this dream her life had become.


Authors note: Song ~ Neko no Kimochi (A Cat's Feelings)

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Hitomi smiled as she spotted Van and Evan. Both boys were dressed up, smiling and enjoying the food and drink. Van lit up when he spotted Hitomi. Rushing to her side he gave her a kiss on the cheek, and held out his hand for her to take. She smiled and took his hand.

Normally I don't like to dance... but there are so many people here, I really must be festive, to encourage them. He said as he led her to the area with some people dancing to very mirthful music.

Hitomi smiled and went along with it. She wasn't one for much dancing either, but it probably was necessary.. and vaguely fun. Van spun her around, and she giggled, clutching to the back of his black, adorned jacket.

I've never seen him this dressed, not even when he addressed his people. Is he doing this to impress me or has he really grown to his position?

Hitomi was startled when Van pulled her even closer and spun with her once again. She could feel his breath on her neck, and his hand holding the small of her back. She felt like a princess in a story...

...but I am... aren't I? She thought and smiled, closing her eyes. Many of the people were watching the royal couple, most were smiling.

Hitomi opened her eyes as Van led her off the dance floor. He kissed her hand and handed her a drink.

He is being so sweet... maybe this is how he has changed...

Van smiled at her as he sat next to her on the small bench, and whispered in her ear, as if reading her mind.

I won't let you go. We went through so much together those years ago... and I couldn't have done it without you. I hate how everything turned out with my brother... and with you going back to the Mystic Moon... I just won't hide my feelings from you ever again. Nothing good ever came from that. I've said too much, for now. We'll talk later, ok? he put his hand under her chin and kissed her, and she nodded, breathless.

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Evan grimaced. Since when had Van been a ladies man? The whole situation was growing sour on him, especially with the lack of princesses. Watching Van kiss Hitomi, jealousy surged within him and he strode out of the large hall.

Leaning against the banister, he glared out into the city. All of this was Van's... so many women, and the first one that had ever shown him compassion in many years had to be the one Van was looking for.

Figures... I'll just be happy for them.. I must stop this. Maybe I can find someone here. Perhaps someone from another country...

Thoughts of travel across this brand new world enticed and tickled his mind. He didn't even notice when Merle walked up behind him and stood for a few moments.

Lord Evan... She simply said and when he barely turned to her she stood next to him and put her hands on the banister. Everyone but them can feel your jealousy. She paused and looked up at him. Why are you jealous? He was looking for so long for her.. she's the only one who can fill the hole in his heart. Since he lost his brother again, I have been the last of his family and I didn't fill it anymore. Please Lord Evan, let them be happy? She smiled up at him and he couldn't help but turn to her and smile back.

Perhaps, Merle, perhaps. I think you of all people would understand, in this situation.

They stood looking over Fanelia for a while, and when she shivered from the chilly wind, Evan put his arm around her.

Hey don't get to cocky. she said with a sly grin. There's a man who sells fruit to the palace I have my eye on, and he's even cat. She said with a glint in her eye.

Just friends, Lady Merle. he said and set his head on hers.

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The mother of the future queen grinned and munched on something she hoped was a stuffed mushroom.

Well whatever doesn't kill me..She started and smiled as one the help gave her a frightened expression. Do I even want to ask what this is? she said to the scared girl.

It.. My Lady it is a mushroom we have filled to the brimming with breads and cheeses.. it is very good, and a delicacy of our lovely nation. She said gave a small curtsy and scampered away, very frightened.

Well at least some things are vaguely similar. She thought as she spotted something that looked like crab's legs, but obviously wasn't. That, I don't want to know. She thought and quickly finished her mushroom and went insearch of her daughter, and her handsome son in law.


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This one isn't too short, i hope. it was a nice stopping point ^_^

I've read about 5 different translations to Kaze ga Fuku Hi, so I just went with the one that was shortest and in my itunes. You know which one i meant ^_^ and that's all that matters *grins*

this chapter didn't turn out exactly how i wanted it, but the dancing stuff is fairly boring to write *laughs* maybe I'll go into more detail on what I was thinking next chapter :D which will be updated soon (possibly even tonight?)