Disclaimer: I do not own Escaflowne, I wish I did then Hitomi would be in a whole different light. But I don't so don't sue, I only own a chocolate bar I stole from my twin sister.
AN: I also would like to thank you all for the help but I have decided that she will have a crush on someone throughout some of the chapters. Then *dun dun dun dun* she unknowingly falls for another person. I hope you think that's a good idea so far. Sorry I can't tell you the identity of the guys but you'll have to wait, because I don't like telling people things ahead of time.
I also would like to dedicate this to my twin author Kris. If any of you like Otown, you should check her fics out at our profile. They aren't that bad.
*...* = flashback
( ... ) = thoughts
Impersonation for a Soul
Chapter One: Broken Trusts
"Hahahahahah Wheeee!! Do that again Papa!!" A young girl around the age of six or seven rotations squealed.
An obviously older man was laughing with his daughter as he put her back on the ground. "Dear child give your Father a break! You have too much energy!" The man had sky blue eyes and platinun blonde short hair, his daughter and himself looking nowhere near similiar.
"But that was so much fun!!" The little girl's emerald jade orbs glittered with glee, as she jumped up and down on the earth below her.
The man just smiled and picked up his energetic daughter and placed her on one side of his broad shoulders. The man had a very built frame, so he could easily carry the young girl's very light weight. His name was Caleb Barton, and his lovely wife; Lorelei Barton. "Well let's get going, your birthday is tomorrow. You are turning seven rotations."
A small smile formed on the young girl's face," Yes, it sure is. I'm gonna be seven and all grown up." The girl's light brown hair cascaded down one side of face as she hugged her father. "There's no one on this planet that I trust as much you and mama. I love you so very much, never lie to me please."
A hint of regret flashed by the man's face. "Yes ...you are growing up so fast." He looked lovingly at the youth on his shoulder. "No matter what, I will always love you." He sounded so solemn and sincere. Even though the girl beleived he was her real father, he wasn't. He had never told his young child, he would break the heavy trust given to him from his daughter. He sometimes wondered how she would take it if she found out.
The child didn't respond to the elder man's response. She had never told her parents she loved them until now. Mostly because the brunette found them suspicious of her, she just didn't trust them for some reason. She lightly giggled as she was carried back home, the country of Zaibach.
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Rays of light shown upon the girl's young face the next morning, awakening from her slumber. "Today's my birthday today," the child whispered to herself, her voice melancholy for some reason. "I hate my birthday gatherings. All the other children tease me, telling me mommy and father aren't my real parents. They always say I look nothing like my mama and father." A few tears slid down the child's golden tan face, as her her etheral emerald jade eyes took a far away look. "If mama and papa weren't my real parents they would have never taken me in." Her eyes then filled with a sudden determination and reassurance,"Of course they're my real mama and papa! They tell me they love me everyday! They say I'm their child, I'm not going to beleive those dumb bullies." A wry smile came to the child's face, as she got of the canopy bed and silk sheets. "My mama and papa would never lie to me anyways. If they did I would never forgive them..."
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*Flashback*
*"Hey orphan child, where's your real mother and father? huh?! Tell me!" A boy taunted, he looked a good half foot taller than the girl in front of him.
Hitomi's emerald jade irisises were stoic, her mouth was in a slight frown. Her tiny hands were balled into little fists. A low growl finding its way up the girl's throat.
"Aww is the little orphan mad? Hahah! Oh no I'm so scared, I'm shaking in my breeches!" The little group behind him snickered, also sayin things like "orphan child" and "Where's your real parents?"
Even though the child wanted so very much to jump the older boy in front of her, she knew she would lose. There was also the fact that his friends would back him up so she was outnumbered. Unlike a child her age, she made her voice menacing and dangerously low. "You are wrong. Mama and Papa would never lie to me. I trust them, they would never betray my trust I bestowed to them either..." Hitomi had to grind out the last words in her statement, crystalline tears were building up in her blurry emerald eyes.
"I think that's enough," a new voice broke into the dispute. Hitomi looked straight into her father's eyes,"Papa..."
Caleb Barton inwardly winced, his daughters gaze was boring holes into his very soul. Green emerald jade eyes filled with such hope and love, he was burdened with such guilt. "Little one come with me, Mama and I need to talk to you..."
The now seven rotation old child's innocent yet wise eyes widened slightly, betrayal being the most dominant feature on the young girl's face. Silver tears finally made their way down Hitomi's golden tan face. "No... please no... THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!!!" Swiftly turning around and heading in the opposite direction, she stopped abruptly before the older child that were now silent. Facing the group of children and letting them view her hurt and tortured face, made them wince immediately from remorse and guilt. "Are you happy now?.." She whispered, her greif clear in her voice with strong traces of anger swelling in her soul. Her light golden brown hair cascaded over her eyes, hiding her face. Then she ran furiously, making her way to her bedroom not clearly seeing what was in front of her.
Opening the door to her bedroom in a rush, she accidentally tripped over her own two feet. A strangled sob erupted out of Hitomi's throat, she didn't get up because she too busy drowning in the intense emotion of betrayal. Too busy to see two figures standing at the entrance of her door.
*End flashback*
Hitomi was now sleeping, but it wasn't peaceful. Her face had a slight pikish hue and her mouth was in the form of a small "o", she looked highly innocent. Beside the bed she was now sleeping in, a female figure sat in a chair. It was Caleb Barton's wife; Lorelei, a beautiful yet exotic kind woman. She had long ebony hair and gorgeous onyx eyes, which were a large contrast with her pallor skin complexion.
Lorelei's face held such heavy sadness. (My dear child, what have I done? I should have told you the truth instead of leading you on. Letting you beleive we were truly your birth parents, was a large mistake. We should have let you known.) The woman's onyx eyes took on a look of regret, as she intently stared at the slumbering child. (From the start I knew you were a child different from any other, you are wise beyond your years dearest. You istantly were hesitant over social actions and greeting people. You were a hard child to get close to, it was hard for Caleb and I to earn your trust. We weren't able to bribe you like most children, you weren't spoiled. You barely needed anything from us.) The dark haired woman sighed and turned her head towards the sound of the door opening, in came her husband a tired look on his face.
(Please let this be a dream, please let this be just a terrible terrible dream) Hitomi thought as she slowly opened her eyes to see her 'parents' standing in front of her. (No.. it has to be a dream.. I gave them my trust and I returned thier affection. I never lied to them, I was always honest.. always honest because I thought they were always honest with me. They led me on.. they've been lying to me ever since I was able to talk, and even earlier than that... How could you do this to me? Mama... Papa... How?) Fresh new tears were now slowly watering up in Hitomi's eyes, blurring her vision.
Hitomi's 'mother' spoke to her 'daughter' in a voice of comfort, or tried to. "Hitomi, we're sorry we never told you... but we didn't have the heart to. We wanted a child so very much, and when we found you. It was like a miracle. We didn't know it would effect you so much." Sky blue eyes belonging to Hitomi's 'Father' was sympathetic and and caring at 'his' little girl. "Hitomi..."
Hitomi suddenly stopped crying, a revelation of thoughts swirled in her mind. (Why should I be crying? I should be angry. Angry at the two people I trusted the most betraying the honest relationship we hold no held.)
"Leave." Hitomi's voice took on a slight monotone.
"WHAT?!" Both husband and wife said in unison, their eyes taking on shock. Her 'father's' eyes softened, and he whispered softly,"Hitomi...."
"Leave. Me. Alone." Her voice, unlike a child's was cool calm and collected. Though there was trembling rage and anger underlying her command.
Lorelei looked at her daughter, and firmly tried to talk some sense into her daughter. "But Dear....."
"LEAVE!! PLEASE, JUST GO!!" Her voice was now trembling with held back rage and unnerving coolness. It was scaring the shocked adults, how could a child have these kinds of emotions stored into their mind?
Both of the 'parents' were shocked tremendously, but were silent as they walked out of the room. The man shooting a sorrowful backwards glance only to be met with a child's blank face.
Hearing the tell-tale click of the door close, Hitomi got off of her warm bed. From under her bed she grabbed a large silk bag and walked to the dressers in her room. Underneath all the many dresses she took out a few pairs of pants, wich were all black. (I don't know why mother said wearing pants was a disgrace to ladies. I find them alot more comfortable then dresses.) she thought. She also took out a dark green long-sleeved tunic, and slipped out of her dress to change into some breeches and the tunic. Hitomi took out a few more spare tunics and stuffed them into her bag along with some pairs of pants, then headed towards the door.
The many hallways of the small castle she lived in was dank and dark, silently opening the door wider and slipping out down the hallways. After walking for a few minutes she arrived in the kitchen, opening one of the many cupboards. Getting what she wanted, she stealthily made her way towards the back entrance, her exit to the outside world.
Dark, mysterious trees hovered at the side of the small castle, a forest. Breaking in a dead run, she headed towards the forests. Escaping the life she now once lived.
Hitomi couldn't tell how long she's been running, escaping but she had a good idea of how far. (It isn't far enough. I need to go farther into the forests. I don't want to go back.) she thought silently to herself. Although her mind was encouraging her to go longer, her body acted otherwise. Hitomi tiredly fell onto a soft patch of grass, letting her body take control of her actions. Her eyes closed slowly, letting her body refresh with sleep. Letting unconciousness consume her.
She wasn't sure how far she was from home, but at the moment she didn't care. Hitomi would worry about that in the morning.
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Kat: Phew! I finally finished it this chapter! I hope you like it, I really appreciate all the reviews I had for this story. Thank you everybody.
I would also appreciate it if you like my idea for the next few chapters. I'm sorry if this story is sorta dramatic or angsty.
Anyways I would like to thank um:...
superstar, Jeremiah, bolty, steph, Guardian of the Sea, Feuer, ~*Angel_eyes66*~, jade, little misfit, dance goddess, Ashley, winter light, Megami_no_Yasha, CSMars, Little Lam, Nikkismith2000, Persephone of Abydos, Xelena, Ihriegirl, WolfClawz, Artemis_Moon, Feathers of the Wind, Phibrizo's_Toy, Sailor Zel (Esca Freak), Threnody, Sally Fox, guardian angel, camille, shadow mistress, mini me, star 0704, Sakura Mystic Moon, and ~*normalisboring*~
Thank you all for the reviews and suggestions.
Oh wait I forgot to repeat: This is dedicated to my twin author buddy; Attitudetwin Kris. Thanx for being a good twin sister and friend.