The anger of untouched water.

Alita now knew who the spirit woman was, and what she looked like. She seen the hope in her eyes, the gentleness in her movements, and the glow of power that shown like the sun. Alita now knew if she didn't help, no one could.

" Alright, I will help this planet, but I sure hope I don't let them down." Alita said thinking on her future adventure, but put a smile on her face. " well I can try and help them like I couldn't help my family." And thats when Alita opened her eyes.

" Thank you, Alita, this planet will honor your effort. And I will be back soon to help you develop your powers." Mitsuko's voice dissappeared into the darkness of her mind.

Authors Note:

Thanz for the reviews, And also I wanted to thank the author darkgoddess for recommending my stories on her personal fic.

Also this chapter or really all my fics are dedicated to my closest friends. So thanz for being there and I hope that your lives are always filled with happyness.

Im also going to apologize for not updating for awhile, I haven't been able to get time just to focus of my fic and my time is limited to update. But don't stop reading, cause I will update.

Please R&R and let me know what you would want happen.

Chapter 10: A burden that could only be lifted with effort.

Alita was thinking of her previous encounter with the spirit, and sighed. Since she had come to this planet she had figured out that she had wings, powers and the whole fate and destiny rested in her hands. There was a slow knock on her door that broke her out of her deepened thoughts.

" Its not locked, and if it was, you certainly have the key!" Alita stated coldly. The door slowly opened and it was the tall blue haired man.

" well how is our new recruite?" Folken asked, a smirk tugged at his lips.

" Well, I could be better" Alita replied, giving a death glare.

" Well thet me know what would make you feel better, and I will see what I can do?" Folken asked.

" You letting me go, that's what would make me feel better." Alita shouted into the face of the tall man.

" Well im sorry but you'll have to be feeling less than perfect for now, until you get settled in." Folken stated snickering at the girl that had a death glare in her eyes.

" Well then leave me alone, if you do not wish to help me I will do it on my own. And I will do it." Alita said turning towards the window, her back facing him.

" Well that's one wish I can grant." And with that Folken slowly exited the room.

Alita let out a large breath that she hadn't known that she was holding. She always felt uneasy with Folken, and never liked to be in a room alone with him. He always gave her a glance, that made shivers run up and down the length of her spine.

" Now Im glad he's gone" Alita said quietly to herself. " Now I might be able to get to sleep without having to worry about him looming over me, every second of the day." Alita made her way over to the large bed, covered in pure black sheets and shining white pillows. She slowly descended upon the bed and let her eyes slide shut, but what she didn't notice was the crimson eyes that followed her every move, studied her expression, and watched her until she fell into a restless sleep.

As the night wore on, Alita's sleep was less than peaceful. She was seeing images that she didn't care to see. They flashed in her mind, racing, and making her think about the pictures she was seeing. But then it hit full blown, she was standing in a field with lush green grass, accented by beautiful white flowers. As she was gazing at the perfect paradise it was engulfed in a deep red flames. She raised her hands to shield her face from the wild flames. But to her surprise the flames weren't hot, they were amazingly cool.

When she felt the cool blaze, she opened her eyes and seen that she was no longer in the burning realm, but in a castle room. Alita recognized this room as Van's bed chambers, and there was a figure in the arm chair by the window. She walked up to the sleeping form and smiled. It was Van, and he looked calm and collected in his sleep. By now Alita had noticed that she was again wearing her black cloths, and cloak that concealed her face.

For some reason Van must have sensed that she was there and opened his eyes and drew his sword. He now stood in front of a tall cloaked being and didn't know who it was.

" Who are you? And what are you doing in my room?" Van asked wanting to know who woul want to be in here with himself or Hitomi. ( remember, Hitomi is there)

" Hold it Van, I will not bring you any harm" A gentle voice floated out from under the deep hood.

" How do you know my name? And why should I trust you?" Van spat out, but having a feling that he knew who this person was.

" I know your name because you helped me when I was here last. And as of trusting me, I returned Sheris didn't I?" Alita said while she was removing her hood. A small gasp slipped from Van's lips and he lowered his sword.

" Alita?" Van said simply.

" Yes" Alita slowly nodded.

" Are you alright? Where are you? Have they hurt you?" Van suddenly asked questions without taking a breath.

"Im fine, but I don't want to trouble you with my where abouts. You seem to have your own worries." She replyed.

" So you know?" Van looked puzzled.

" Know what?" Alita looked as clue less as Van did.

Van motioned towards the large bed. There was a small figure lying underneath heavy covers, and something inside of her knew who it was.

" Hitomi" Alita slowly breathed, barely being heard by Van.

' how did she know?' Van asked himself.

Alita slowly walked over to the frail form of her once best friend. She knew it was a vision, and that Van and herself were part of it and she knew he had seen the same thing as she did. The exception of the flaming paridise.

As if on cue Hitomi opened her eyes.

" Alita...?" Hitomi asked as if she had been awake for hours, so alert that she knew what was going around her. " How are you here, I told you only alittle bit about this place, before the accident. But now your here and Im afraid you are part of the flaming field. " Hitomi looked so worried for her friend.

" I'm sorry... Hitomi" Alita drooped her head as her body started to deteriorate into the air.

" Alita" Hitomi screamed, now she was sitting up in the large bed. Covered in cold sweat, she looked over at Van who stood at the window, now looking at Hitomi. " Van please tell me Alita isn't here?" Hitomi now looked Van right in the eyes and hoped to god that it wasn't true and it was a dream. And her emotions were mixing as she was here with her true love and her best friend might be indanger and that she had gone through a lot to.

" Im sorry Hitomi, but she is here, and she's missing. Also she has a lot of power, and Im afraid someone might be trying to use that power." Van now had his gaze on the floor, trying to find a reason.

" No....." That was all that was going to come out of Hitomi's mouth for now.




Authors Note :

There's another chapter, I know its short but its better than nothing. I know a lot of people Like Hitomi,so I thought I should put her in the story. Well Please R&R and give me some ideas that you would like to happen.

Thanz to all who reviewed, bye bye for now.

Later days.