"Mystic Moon"
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon or Escaflowne characters in this fanfic do not belong to me. I am just going to barrow them to make this fanfic.
Last Chapter: Scherezade, Jupiter and Mars were able to save Escaflowne and Van from Dilandau while Millerna tries to heal him. The Dragon Slayers are ordered to attack the Crusade buy Dilandau but their mission backfires when they go weak kneed from seeing Mina only in a towel. The gang reaches Freid were they meet Prince Chid, Millerna's nephew. Dilandau plots to kill Mina himself since his men failed the operation.
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Chapter 6: Healing Spirit
Fried was a beautiful country; like all the others the scouts had visited. Since the Duke of Fried was out on a royal mission, Prince Chid was in charge of the palace. He gave each scout their room and had the maids give them new dresses. Van was in the medical wing where Freid's best doctor was checking on him. He told the gang that the wound we very deep, maybe deep enough to kill him. But since Van was able to survive this long, he would most likely make it.
Everyone was relieved but Raye still felt miserable for her friend. She mostly spent her time in the hospital room with Van. Lita would stay with Allan and Millerna while they spoke to Prince Chid.
We all know were Amy spent her time in. She found Freid's library one day when she was exploring the palace with Mina and Serena. Darien went to learn sword fencing with Gadeth, making Serena left with nothing to do.
She roamed around the palace many times already and she was sure she new where each room was by heart.
"I'm so board" Serena sighed as she laid her head on the table in her room.
"I can't believe Darien would do something like this." She angrily said as she got up and stormed out of the room.
Darien and Gadeth have been practicing none stop for two days. The only time she was able to see her beloved was at meals and at nighttime before going to bed. Serena would pass the training room many times before and would hear their swords bashing into each other. She always did peek in a few times but one of the maidens caught her and told her ladies weren't allowed in there. This only got Serena even madder.
She stormed down the hall heading towards the training room. She wasn't sure what she would do when she got there but she knew she was going to show him a piece of her mind.
'That selfish bastard! We haven't even spoken not once since we go here'
Serena was fuming with rage when she remembered the conversation she had before he left to train.
Flashback:
"Hey Darien, maybe we should go practice using swords. It might be helpful in the future" Gadeth suggested as he walked to Serena and Darien.
"Sure, why not" Darien said as he quickly gave Serena a kiss on the cheek and walked away with Gadeth before she could say a word.
"Darien" Serena wined as he was out of sight.
End of Flashback:
"Oh when I'm finished with him" Serena grumbled as she passed the porch.
But she immediately went back when she saw a certain blond haired girl.
"Mina?" Serena breathed as she raised an eyebrow.
Mina was leaning on the porch railing as she stared into space.
"Mina?"
Mina turned her head around when she felt Serena tapping her on the shoulder.
"Serena, what are you doing here?"
Serena joined her friend at the railing.
"I was just passing by" Serena said joyfully.
But she noticed Mina's somber face.
"What's the matter?" Serena asked worriedly.
"Nothing, why?" Mina asked as she turned to her friend and smiled.
'Just like Mina. She always did hide her feelings behind a smile' Serena thought to herself.
"Oh come on Mina. No need to pretend. I can tell something's wrong. I'm worried about you. And so are the others" Serena added.
"Serena" Mina breathed as she turned back to the scenery.
"Yeah?" Serena asked as she leaned closer to her friend.
Mina sighed as she left the railing and started to walk away.
"Never mind. Forget it" she said.
"Mina!" Serena said as she spun around to face her.
"You do know if you have any problems we're here for you right?" Serena asked when she got the blonde's attention.
"Yeah I know" Mina said as she smiled at her friend.
"Mina?"
"Yeah?"
Serena looked down at the ground.
"Do you think Darien hates me?" Serena asked as she still looked down.
"Why Serena, why in the world would you think that?" Mina asked shocked as she went back to her friend.
"Darien's always practicing. I mean he doesn't even have time for me anymore. It's kind of strange cause Darien is an excellent swordfighter but he's practicing as if he was just a beginner. I think he's trying to avoid me. Maybe I'm not good enough for him"
Serena was starting to get teary eyed. Mina hugged her sniveling friend as she tried to calm her down.
"Oh Serena, don't ever think that your not good enough for someone. Darien still loves you. It's just that maybe he's just too busy trying to get good at fighting so he can be there to protect you." Mina said as she rubbed her friends back.
"In fact I'm pretty sure that's the reason"
Serena looked up at her friend from her inflated red eyes.
"Really?"
"Yup. Come on. Let's go talk to him now and I want you to ask him."
Mina took hold of her princess's hand and headed towards the direction of the training room.
'Oh Mina. Thank you so much' Serena thought in her head.
'I promise I'll help you too. Hum. maybe Amy might know what's wrong.'
They finally reached the room after making a turn to the right. Mina quickly peeked her head in the door as Serena peeked hers underneath. They saw Darien and Gadeth near the wall talking. Serena couldn't hear clearly but she was sure she understood what they were saying.
"Do you think I'm getting good at this or not?" Darien asked as he raised his sword and looked at the blade.
"You're doing fine boy. All you have to do is practice more and learn to block." Gadeth said as he drank some sort of drink.
Mina guessed it was water. Darien sighed as he plopped down to the ground.
"I don't think I'll ever be good at this. I mean I can't even defeat you on one on one"
"Ah don't worry. You'll be a pro in no time" Gadeth said as he crumpled up his paper cup and threw it across the room.
"Come on. Brake's over."
Darien got up as he and Gadeth picked up there swords.
"Ready?" Gadeth asked.
"Yeah"
The two boys soon charged each other but blocked each other's attacks.
"Keep your eye on your opponent Darien" Gadeth breathed.
The blue haired man charged again and made Darien fall.
"Darien!" Serena shirked when she saw her lover on the floor.
Gadeth and Darien shot their eyes at the door to see the two blonds watching.
"Serena, Mina, what are you doing here?" Darien asked.
Serena quickly ran to him.
"Are you ok Darien?"
"Of course I am. But what are you doing here?" Darien asked again.
Serena first stared at her boyfriend with sadness but then with anger.
"Oh so you're saying you don't want to see me? Is that it Darien?"
Darien looked at her wide eyed.
"No Serena, of course not"
"Don't lie to me Darien"
Serena quickly got up and ran out the door, pushing Mina aside.
"Serena!" Darien called after her as he quickly ran after the odango haired girl.
"That went smooth" Gadeth said to no one is particular.
But Mina was able to hear him. She walked into the room and picked up the sword that Darien dropped when he left.
"Need a fighting partner?" she asked the older man.
"You?" he asked as he raised an eyebrow.
"Do you even know how to use that thing?" he asked as he pointed at the sword.
"No, but that's why you're here. Teach me" she said as she stood in a fighting stance she saw Darien and him doing earlier.
Gadeth laughed as he raised his sword.
"Alright. But you don't know what you're getting yourself into."
'I do know what I'm getting myself into. I'll need to know how to fight since Dilandau has my transforming pen. It's the only way to stand up to him' Mina thought.
But she soon snapped out of it when she saw Gadeth charging at her.
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"Serena, hold it" Darien called as he ran after the still tearful girl.
She already ran outside of the palace and into the garden. He was soon able to grab hold of her arm and stop her.
"Serena I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to. I didn't mean it like that"
He looked into her swollen red eyes as she tried her best to stare at him.
"Then what did you mean?" she asked, her voice a bit shaky.
"I was first shocked to see you there. And a bit embarrass to have my odango seeing me lose in a combat. I was scared that you thought I was a loser. Sorry if I hurt your feelings."
Serena looked up at Darien as she wiped her tears away with the back of her hand.
"It's ok Darien. I don't think you're a loser at all" Serena said, making Darien give her a warm smile.
"Thanks Serena" Darien said as Serena gave him a hug.
He soon parted themselves as he bent down and kissed her.
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Raye walked slowly down the hall. She hadn't slept in days for fear of her friend. She went into the hospital wing and went into a closed door. There lay the wounded Van on a bed. Raye's heart sank when she saw him still unconscious. She leisurely walked to the foot of the bed and stared at Van's pale face.
'He hasn't woken up in days. Oh Van please open your eyes.'
Raye felt her eyes watering. She kneeled beside Van as she held his cold hands.
'He feels so cold. Almost lifeless.'
"Van, can you hear me?"
She didn't get a replied but that was what she expected.
"Van, please wake up. You're scaring the hell out of me. Van, please. Wake up"
She started to burst into tears now as she cried on the bed, one hand still holding Van's hand.
"Oh god of fire. Please don't take him away from me" she whispered.
Her face was covered with her arm so she was not able to see herself glowing red. Her hand that was locked to Van started to pass the glow to Van's body. Raye shot her head up quickly when she felt a strange feeling happening.
"What's going on?" Raye gasped when she and Van were in a bright red orb.
Soon the glow faded and Raye and Van were back to normal. Raye stood up and looked at herself.
"What was that?" she asked.
But she quickly turned her attention to the wounded king when she heard him moaning softy.
Van slowly opened his eyes as he shut it again from the brightness. He then again opened it but was ready for the ceiling light.
"Van!" Raye squealed as she lunged herself on him.
"Raye?" Van asked as he held the crying scout of fire in his arms.
"Van, you have no idea how much I missed you" Raye cried.
"I thought I lost you forever."
Van smiled at her has he hugged her back.
"Raye. You'll never lose me. Even if I die I'll be there for you. I promise" He confided.
He lifted up the weeping scout's head. He first stared at her as he then gradually leaned forward and kissed her. Raye immediately closed her eyes and kissed him back. But they were then interrupted by the door bursting open.
"Van!" Merle squealed with joy but then faded as shock plagued her and then jealousy took its place.
"What are you doing here?" she pointed to Raye as she gave her the death glare.
Van and Raye had already broken the kiss and stared at Merle as they blushed.
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"Prince Chid, when do you expect for your father to get back?" Millerna asked as she, Allan and Lita walked beside the young prince.
"I'm not very sure. I think he might be back in another month"
"It'll be too late when he gets back." Lita said.
"Zaibach is already on their way here. They'll attack this country before your father can even get back."
Prince Chid looked up at the brunet.
"If we do have war, I don't really know what to do. Mostly our best skilled warriors went with father."
"Well don't worry. My friends and I will help" Lita said as she gave the small boy a smile.
Allan bowed at the child.
"My men will also help" he said.
When he looked up he felt a sword pierce into his heart when he made eye contact with Chid. Lita looked warily at the two.
'Is it me or do those two look so much alike' Lita thought to herself.
Millerna saw the two's silence and decided to brake it.
"Prince Chid, it's been a while since we've seen each other. Why don't we go and have a nice long talk?"
Prince Chid smiled at his young aunt.
"I'll be glade too."
The two blood related walked off into another room. Allan watched them walk away as his face held sadness. Lita noticed it right away.
"Allan, are you ok?" She asked as she placed a hand on his shoulder.
He didn't answer.
"Does it have to do with Prince Chid?" she asked.
Allan turned and stared at her.
"Lita, that's my son" Allan said solemnly as a gasped escaped his companion's mouth.
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Mina moved her sword towards Gadeth and cut the sleeves of his shirt.
"Hey watch it. This is my favorite shirt!" Gadeth bawled as he looked at the torn cut.
Mina rolled her eyes.
"Gadeth, be serious" she said as she stood back into her fighting stance and charged at the bewildered man.
She knocked the sword out of the blue haired man's hand and tripped him, putting the blade near his trout.
"I can't believe you won. Again" Gadeth stuttered as he eyed the sharp edge.
Mina took the sword away from his trout as she sighed.
"And can't believe I just won to a well skilled swordsman. How disappointing for you."
She dropped the sword and walked away, leaving Gadeth dumfounded.
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"What do you mean? Prince Chid's father is the duke of Fried" Lita asked, still shocked from the news.
Allan walked towards an open window.
"He's my son Lita. The duke of Freid is not Chid's father. Chid's mother and I were. lovers" he spoke.
Lita stood near the long haired swordsman.
"Allan" she breathed.
"It hurts me to see him calling that other man father." Allan sighed.
"No wonder you and Chid looked so much alike. Allan, I'm really sorry. If there's anything I can do, just name it."
Lita reached for Allan's hand. Allan stared at Lita, peering into her beautiful eyes.
"Thank you Lita" he said softly.
He leaned forward and kissed her on the forehead. A blush crept on the thunder goddess's face as she stared dreamy eyed at Allan. She leaned forward and isolated the gap between their mouths as they kissed for a short period.
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Serena poked her head in the library door to see her blue haired friend reading a book.
"Amy" Serena said in a singing voice as she went in the room, a huge smile planted on her face.
She was very cheerful after the kiss she got from Darien. It was probably her first kiss she got since she arrived on this mysterious world.
"Oh Serena, what are you doing here?" Amy asked as she placed her book down.
"My you seem cheerful" Amy observed.
"That's because my Darien loves me." Serena said as she childishly spun around.
"Um. didn't you already know that?" Amy asked as she raised an eyebrow.
"Of course I did but Darien told me again"
Serena squealed with joy as she took hold of the blue dressed girl's hand and spun her around with her.
"Serena, get a hold of yourself. You're acting very immature." Amy said as she blushed with embarrassment.
"Oh yeah. Wouldn't want my Darien to think I was immature." Serena said as she tried to control herself.
"So is that what you wanted to see me about? To tell me that Darien loved you?" Amy asked once Serena was calm.
"No, actually I have a lot to tell you. A lot of stuff have been happening while you were cooped up in this room." Serena said as she took a seat.
"Oh really? And what kind of stuff?" Amy asked as she went back to her chair.
"Lita and Allan kissed." Serena said grinning.
Amy went dumfounded.
"Oh and get this. Van and Raye were kissing too but Merle barged in and now Raye is in deep waters with her." Serena said as her grin widened.
"Wait, Van is awake?" Amy asked when she heard the news.
"Yup. Raye wasn't sure how to explain it but she said she was first surrounded by a red glow and then Van woke up." Serena said as she took one of the books that were stacked on the table.
"Wow" Breathed Amy.
"Hey how can you read this thing? It doesn't have any pictures" Serena said as she flipped through the pages.
A sweat drop fell from the corner of Amy's forehead.
"Is there anything else that I missed?" Amy asked as she took the book from Serena.
"Yup. Mina was able to defeat Gadeth in a sword fight. Darien wasn't even able to do that"
Amy leaned back in her chair as she smiled.
"I'm not surprised. Mina was always special."
"Oh that reminds me why I'm here" Serena said.
"You mean there's more?" Amy asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah. It's about Mina. She's acting really weird lately. She's not her happy self anymore." Serena confirmed.
"Hum." Amy thought as she placed her index finger on her chin as if to think.
"I've notice it too. But I have an idea why though." Amy said as she looked back at Serena.
"Really? What?"
Amy took a deep breath as she got off her chair and paced around the room.
"She's been acting like this since she was kidnapped by the Dragon Slayers. I'm thinking something might have happened. The Dragon Slayers that attacked the Crusade wasn't the person though. Mina didn't act strange around them."
Amy stopped pacing and stared at her odangoed friend.
"I noticed that their leader, Lord Dilandau, I think, wasn't with them when they attacked."
Serena gasped.
"You mean Mina and him?" Serena stared wide eyed at her friend as Amy gave her the same confused look.
"I'm not very certain" Amy said worriedly.
"Certain about what?"
The two scouts turned to face their leader.
"Mina" they both breathed as she looked at them questioningly.
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"Oh, oh. Will the scouts find out how Mina really feels about their enemy? And when will Dilandau attack? And what was that red glow that appeared in front of Raye and Van? Questions, questions, question. And so little time. ^_^
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon or Escaflowne characters in this fanfic do not belong to me. I am just going to barrow them to make this fanfic.
Last Chapter: Scherezade, Jupiter and Mars were able to save Escaflowne and Van from Dilandau while Millerna tries to heal him. The Dragon Slayers are ordered to attack the Crusade buy Dilandau but their mission backfires when they go weak kneed from seeing Mina only in a towel. The gang reaches Freid were they meet Prince Chid, Millerna's nephew. Dilandau plots to kill Mina himself since his men failed the operation.
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Chapter 6: Healing Spirit
Fried was a beautiful country; like all the others the scouts had visited. Since the Duke of Fried was out on a royal mission, Prince Chid was in charge of the palace. He gave each scout their room and had the maids give them new dresses. Van was in the medical wing where Freid's best doctor was checking on him. He told the gang that the wound we very deep, maybe deep enough to kill him. But since Van was able to survive this long, he would most likely make it.
Everyone was relieved but Raye still felt miserable for her friend. She mostly spent her time in the hospital room with Van. Lita would stay with Allan and Millerna while they spoke to Prince Chid.
We all know were Amy spent her time in. She found Freid's library one day when she was exploring the palace with Mina and Serena. Darien went to learn sword fencing with Gadeth, making Serena left with nothing to do.
She roamed around the palace many times already and she was sure she new where each room was by heart.
"I'm so board" Serena sighed as she laid her head on the table in her room.
"I can't believe Darien would do something like this." She angrily said as she got up and stormed out of the room.
Darien and Gadeth have been practicing none stop for two days. The only time she was able to see her beloved was at meals and at nighttime before going to bed. Serena would pass the training room many times before and would hear their swords bashing into each other. She always did peek in a few times but one of the maidens caught her and told her ladies weren't allowed in there. This only got Serena even madder.
She stormed down the hall heading towards the training room. She wasn't sure what she would do when she got there but she knew she was going to show him a piece of her mind.
'That selfish bastard! We haven't even spoken not once since we go here'
Serena was fuming with rage when she remembered the conversation she had before he left to train.
Flashback:
"Hey Darien, maybe we should go practice using swords. It might be helpful in the future" Gadeth suggested as he walked to Serena and Darien.
"Sure, why not" Darien said as he quickly gave Serena a kiss on the cheek and walked away with Gadeth before she could say a word.
"Darien" Serena wined as he was out of sight.
End of Flashback:
"Oh when I'm finished with him" Serena grumbled as she passed the porch.
But she immediately went back when she saw a certain blond haired girl.
"Mina?" Serena breathed as she raised an eyebrow.
Mina was leaning on the porch railing as she stared into space.
"Mina?"
Mina turned her head around when she felt Serena tapping her on the shoulder.
"Serena, what are you doing here?"
Serena joined her friend at the railing.
"I was just passing by" Serena said joyfully.
But she noticed Mina's somber face.
"What's the matter?" Serena asked worriedly.
"Nothing, why?" Mina asked as she turned to her friend and smiled.
'Just like Mina. She always did hide her feelings behind a smile' Serena thought to herself.
"Oh come on Mina. No need to pretend. I can tell something's wrong. I'm worried about you. And so are the others" Serena added.
"Serena" Mina breathed as she turned back to the scenery.
"Yeah?" Serena asked as she leaned closer to her friend.
Mina sighed as she left the railing and started to walk away.
"Never mind. Forget it" she said.
"Mina!" Serena said as she spun around to face her.
"You do know if you have any problems we're here for you right?" Serena asked when she got the blonde's attention.
"Yeah I know" Mina said as she smiled at her friend.
"Mina?"
"Yeah?"
Serena looked down at the ground.
"Do you think Darien hates me?" Serena asked as she still looked down.
"Why Serena, why in the world would you think that?" Mina asked shocked as she went back to her friend.
"Darien's always practicing. I mean he doesn't even have time for me anymore. It's kind of strange cause Darien is an excellent swordfighter but he's practicing as if he was just a beginner. I think he's trying to avoid me. Maybe I'm not good enough for him"
Serena was starting to get teary eyed. Mina hugged her sniveling friend as she tried to calm her down.
"Oh Serena, don't ever think that your not good enough for someone. Darien still loves you. It's just that maybe he's just too busy trying to get good at fighting so he can be there to protect you." Mina said as she rubbed her friends back.
"In fact I'm pretty sure that's the reason"
Serena looked up at her friend from her inflated red eyes.
"Really?"
"Yup. Come on. Let's go talk to him now and I want you to ask him."
Mina took hold of her princess's hand and headed towards the direction of the training room.
'Oh Mina. Thank you so much' Serena thought in her head.
'I promise I'll help you too. Hum. maybe Amy might know what's wrong.'
They finally reached the room after making a turn to the right. Mina quickly peeked her head in the door as Serena peeked hers underneath. They saw Darien and Gadeth near the wall talking. Serena couldn't hear clearly but she was sure she understood what they were saying.
"Do you think I'm getting good at this or not?" Darien asked as he raised his sword and looked at the blade.
"You're doing fine boy. All you have to do is practice more and learn to block." Gadeth said as he drank some sort of drink.
Mina guessed it was water. Darien sighed as he plopped down to the ground.
"I don't think I'll ever be good at this. I mean I can't even defeat you on one on one"
"Ah don't worry. You'll be a pro in no time" Gadeth said as he crumpled up his paper cup and threw it across the room.
"Come on. Brake's over."
Darien got up as he and Gadeth picked up there swords.
"Ready?" Gadeth asked.
"Yeah"
The two boys soon charged each other but blocked each other's attacks.
"Keep your eye on your opponent Darien" Gadeth breathed.
The blue haired man charged again and made Darien fall.
"Darien!" Serena shirked when she saw her lover on the floor.
Gadeth and Darien shot their eyes at the door to see the two blonds watching.
"Serena, Mina, what are you doing here?" Darien asked.
Serena quickly ran to him.
"Are you ok Darien?"
"Of course I am. But what are you doing here?" Darien asked again.
Serena first stared at her boyfriend with sadness but then with anger.
"Oh so you're saying you don't want to see me? Is that it Darien?"
Darien looked at her wide eyed.
"No Serena, of course not"
"Don't lie to me Darien"
Serena quickly got up and ran out the door, pushing Mina aside.
"Serena!" Darien called after her as he quickly ran after the odango haired girl.
"That went smooth" Gadeth said to no one is particular.
But Mina was able to hear him. She walked into the room and picked up the sword that Darien dropped when he left.
"Need a fighting partner?" she asked the older man.
"You?" he asked as he raised an eyebrow.
"Do you even know how to use that thing?" he asked as he pointed at the sword.
"No, but that's why you're here. Teach me" she said as she stood in a fighting stance she saw Darien and him doing earlier.
Gadeth laughed as he raised his sword.
"Alright. But you don't know what you're getting yourself into."
'I do know what I'm getting myself into. I'll need to know how to fight since Dilandau has my transforming pen. It's the only way to stand up to him' Mina thought.
But she soon snapped out of it when she saw Gadeth charging at her.
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"Serena, hold it" Darien called as he ran after the still tearful girl.
She already ran outside of the palace and into the garden. He was soon able to grab hold of her arm and stop her.
"Serena I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to. I didn't mean it like that"
He looked into her swollen red eyes as she tried her best to stare at him.
"Then what did you mean?" she asked, her voice a bit shaky.
"I was first shocked to see you there. And a bit embarrass to have my odango seeing me lose in a combat. I was scared that you thought I was a loser. Sorry if I hurt your feelings."
Serena looked up at Darien as she wiped her tears away with the back of her hand.
"It's ok Darien. I don't think you're a loser at all" Serena said, making Darien give her a warm smile.
"Thanks Serena" Darien said as Serena gave him a hug.
He soon parted themselves as he bent down and kissed her.
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Raye walked slowly down the hall. She hadn't slept in days for fear of her friend. She went into the hospital wing and went into a closed door. There lay the wounded Van on a bed. Raye's heart sank when she saw him still unconscious. She leisurely walked to the foot of the bed and stared at Van's pale face.
'He hasn't woken up in days. Oh Van please open your eyes.'
Raye felt her eyes watering. She kneeled beside Van as she held his cold hands.
'He feels so cold. Almost lifeless.'
"Van, can you hear me?"
She didn't get a replied but that was what she expected.
"Van, please wake up. You're scaring the hell out of me. Van, please. Wake up"
She started to burst into tears now as she cried on the bed, one hand still holding Van's hand.
"Oh god of fire. Please don't take him away from me" she whispered.
Her face was covered with her arm so she was not able to see herself glowing red. Her hand that was locked to Van started to pass the glow to Van's body. Raye shot her head up quickly when she felt a strange feeling happening.
"What's going on?" Raye gasped when she and Van were in a bright red orb.
Soon the glow faded and Raye and Van were back to normal. Raye stood up and looked at herself.
"What was that?" she asked.
But she quickly turned her attention to the wounded king when she heard him moaning softy.
Van slowly opened his eyes as he shut it again from the brightness. He then again opened it but was ready for the ceiling light.
"Van!" Raye squealed as she lunged herself on him.
"Raye?" Van asked as he held the crying scout of fire in his arms.
"Van, you have no idea how much I missed you" Raye cried.
"I thought I lost you forever."
Van smiled at her has he hugged her back.
"Raye. You'll never lose me. Even if I die I'll be there for you. I promise" He confided.
He lifted up the weeping scout's head. He first stared at her as he then gradually leaned forward and kissed her. Raye immediately closed her eyes and kissed him back. But they were then interrupted by the door bursting open.
"Van!" Merle squealed with joy but then faded as shock plagued her and then jealousy took its place.
"What are you doing here?" she pointed to Raye as she gave her the death glare.
Van and Raye had already broken the kiss and stared at Merle as they blushed.
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"Prince Chid, when do you expect for your father to get back?" Millerna asked as she, Allan and Lita walked beside the young prince.
"I'm not very sure. I think he might be back in another month"
"It'll be too late when he gets back." Lita said.
"Zaibach is already on their way here. They'll attack this country before your father can even get back."
Prince Chid looked up at the brunet.
"If we do have war, I don't really know what to do. Mostly our best skilled warriors went with father."
"Well don't worry. My friends and I will help" Lita said as she gave the small boy a smile.
Allan bowed at the child.
"My men will also help" he said.
When he looked up he felt a sword pierce into his heart when he made eye contact with Chid. Lita looked warily at the two.
'Is it me or do those two look so much alike' Lita thought to herself.
Millerna saw the two's silence and decided to brake it.
"Prince Chid, it's been a while since we've seen each other. Why don't we go and have a nice long talk?"
Prince Chid smiled at his young aunt.
"I'll be glade too."
The two blood related walked off into another room. Allan watched them walk away as his face held sadness. Lita noticed it right away.
"Allan, are you ok?" She asked as she placed a hand on his shoulder.
He didn't answer.
"Does it have to do with Prince Chid?" she asked.
Allan turned and stared at her.
"Lita, that's my son" Allan said solemnly as a gasped escaped his companion's mouth.
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Mina moved her sword towards Gadeth and cut the sleeves of his shirt.
"Hey watch it. This is my favorite shirt!" Gadeth bawled as he looked at the torn cut.
Mina rolled her eyes.
"Gadeth, be serious" she said as she stood back into her fighting stance and charged at the bewildered man.
She knocked the sword out of the blue haired man's hand and tripped him, putting the blade near his trout.
"I can't believe you won. Again" Gadeth stuttered as he eyed the sharp edge.
Mina took the sword away from his trout as she sighed.
"And can't believe I just won to a well skilled swordsman. How disappointing for you."
She dropped the sword and walked away, leaving Gadeth dumfounded.
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"What do you mean? Prince Chid's father is the duke of Fried" Lita asked, still shocked from the news.
Allan walked towards an open window.
"He's my son Lita. The duke of Freid is not Chid's father. Chid's mother and I were. lovers" he spoke.
Lita stood near the long haired swordsman.
"Allan" she breathed.
"It hurts me to see him calling that other man father." Allan sighed.
"No wonder you and Chid looked so much alike. Allan, I'm really sorry. If there's anything I can do, just name it."
Lita reached for Allan's hand. Allan stared at Lita, peering into her beautiful eyes.
"Thank you Lita" he said softly.
He leaned forward and kissed her on the forehead. A blush crept on the thunder goddess's face as she stared dreamy eyed at Allan. She leaned forward and isolated the gap between their mouths as they kissed for a short period.
~~~~~~~~~@~~~~~~~~~
Serena poked her head in the library door to see her blue haired friend reading a book.
"Amy" Serena said in a singing voice as she went in the room, a huge smile planted on her face.
She was very cheerful after the kiss she got from Darien. It was probably her first kiss she got since she arrived on this mysterious world.
"Oh Serena, what are you doing here?" Amy asked as she placed her book down.
"My you seem cheerful" Amy observed.
"That's because my Darien loves me." Serena said as she childishly spun around.
"Um. didn't you already know that?" Amy asked as she raised an eyebrow.
"Of course I did but Darien told me again"
Serena squealed with joy as she took hold of the blue dressed girl's hand and spun her around with her.
"Serena, get a hold of yourself. You're acting very immature." Amy said as she blushed with embarrassment.
"Oh yeah. Wouldn't want my Darien to think I was immature." Serena said as she tried to control herself.
"So is that what you wanted to see me about? To tell me that Darien loved you?" Amy asked once Serena was calm.
"No, actually I have a lot to tell you. A lot of stuff have been happening while you were cooped up in this room." Serena said as she took a seat.
"Oh really? And what kind of stuff?" Amy asked as she went back to her chair.
"Lita and Allan kissed." Serena said grinning.
Amy went dumfounded.
"Oh and get this. Van and Raye were kissing too but Merle barged in and now Raye is in deep waters with her." Serena said as her grin widened.
"Wait, Van is awake?" Amy asked when she heard the news.
"Yup. Raye wasn't sure how to explain it but she said she was first surrounded by a red glow and then Van woke up." Serena said as she took one of the books that were stacked on the table.
"Wow" Breathed Amy.
"Hey how can you read this thing? It doesn't have any pictures" Serena said as she flipped through the pages.
A sweat drop fell from the corner of Amy's forehead.
"Is there anything else that I missed?" Amy asked as she took the book from Serena.
"Yup. Mina was able to defeat Gadeth in a sword fight. Darien wasn't even able to do that"
Amy leaned back in her chair as she smiled.
"I'm not surprised. Mina was always special."
"Oh that reminds me why I'm here" Serena said.
"You mean there's more?" Amy asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah. It's about Mina. She's acting really weird lately. She's not her happy self anymore." Serena confirmed.
"Hum." Amy thought as she placed her index finger on her chin as if to think.
"I've notice it too. But I have an idea why though." Amy said as she looked back at Serena.
"Really? What?"
Amy took a deep breath as she got off her chair and paced around the room.
"She's been acting like this since she was kidnapped by the Dragon Slayers. I'm thinking something might have happened. The Dragon Slayers that attacked the Crusade wasn't the person though. Mina didn't act strange around them."
Amy stopped pacing and stared at her odangoed friend.
"I noticed that their leader, Lord Dilandau, I think, wasn't with them when they attacked."
Serena gasped.
"You mean Mina and him?" Serena stared wide eyed at her friend as Amy gave her the same confused look.
"I'm not very certain" Amy said worriedly.
"Certain about what?"
The two scouts turned to face their leader.
"Mina" they both breathed as she looked at them questioningly.
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"Oh, oh. Will the scouts find out how Mina really feels about their enemy? And when will Dilandau attack? And what was that red glow that appeared in front of Raye and Van? Questions, questions, question. And so little time. ^_^