A/N: Well, here's another chapter... I figured I'd post it, cuz well... I want to know wether or not it's actually updated in the Escaflowne thread... you know what I'm talking about right? DM ne way, Here's Chapter 3 - The Choice (Sorry it's so short!)
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"Memories."
Ch.3 - The Choice
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You have a choice to make...Jade...
You have a destiny to fulfill...
You cannot win...
You cannot lose...
You cannot be saved...
You cannot be lost...
You have a world to save...
You will be strong...
You will learn the meaning of wise...
You will make the choice...Jade...
You will make the choice...
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Those words haunted me in my sleep. I'd slept little over the night, and had become more confused than before. I had so many questions, and so few answers. If felt like I was going crazy. My head ached with the images that played over and over. Everything was jumbled, a puzzle that needed to be solved. But when I did finally fall asleep, it was a deep sleep. For when I awoke, I could hear the turning of wooden wheels, and horses.
"Ah." The bright sunlight stung my eyes. "Where..." I muttered. Slowly sitting up shielding my eyes from the light. I looked around. Others were lying near me, they looked to be in bad shape, Burns covered many parts of their bodies. Not to mention my own. I felt my arm. It was grotesque. The burn covered almost the entire side of my left arm. I tried to curl my hand into a fist, but couldn't.
The pain was unbelievable. I whimpered, continuing to stretch my fingers, then close them into a fist as well as I could.
"M'lady...Are you alright?"
I flung around. The man jumped slightly. We stared at each other. His raven hair blew around his face as the wagon moved. He seemed genuinely concerned.
I turned away from him. Looking back at what was once the capital city of Raudin. From where we were on the road to Fanalia, I could see where the temple had been. Now there was just rubble.
Smoke still rose from the ashes of the rest of the city. But the castle... It still stood tall. After everything Raudin had gone through, the castle still looked as strong and powerful as it always had.
"You were from Raudin."
I looked at him. The man didn't even know who I was?
I nodded in response.
"I'm Van." he said softly. "We're oh our way to Fanalia. You'll be safe there."
"Where's Isa?" I asked. My gaze rested on the fallen city.
"Who is Isa? She may be with some of the other survivors." he said. I felt a blanket being wrapped around my shoulders.
I shrugged it off. "My sister." I shifted around until I was comfortable. 'Van.' the name sounded familiar... I just couldn't remember where I had heard it before.
"And what would your name be?" he asked.
I hesitated for a moment. "Jade...Jade Arneithem." I said quietly. He drew in a breath.
"Lady Jada?"
"Jade." I snapped back. "Not Jada. Jade."
He nodded. "You were to be Queen of Raudin. Forgive me. I had no idea." he said. "You have my services M'lady. But I request that you keep your presence here a secret... If you wish to stay within the boundaries of Fanellia that is. Who ever attacked Raudin may be looking for her heir."
"Heir? But-"
"King Xavior is dead. He died while fleeing from the battle into the underground tunnels."
'Good.' I thought smugly. 'The coward got what he deserved.' Van caught me smirking.
"I take it you weren't fond of him."
I laughed harshly. My lungs hurt from the smoke I had inhaled. I started to wonder how long I had been unconscious, lying on the floor of the burning forest before someone found me.
"Hardly... He was all for show. The people liked it that way. Never in Xavior's life had he done a noble deed without his greed taking part in his decisions and actions." I looked at Van, finally realizing who he was. " I accept your offer Fanellian King. I wish to stay in Fanellia.
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