AN: Well, here's the fourth chapter! Thanks to all those who have review so far and thanks to Ang for proof reading for me! Hope you all enjoy!









Chapter 4: Reappearance









It had been about two weeks since Hitomi's horrible vision, and she hadn't had another one. This made her feel a lot better. She had the right to believe now, that it was just a dream, but something inside her wouldn't believe that. She just hoped and prayed on it almost every night. There was to be a big gathering of the royal families of Gaea, and Allen had called ahead telling all that he would be attending this event. He had told the messengers that he had missed his friends and that work had kept him too busy to see anyone at all. This made Van and Hitomi very excited. For they had missed him too, and didn't know how he was feeling about their baby. They were curious to know his thoughts about it.

Everyone had arrived in Fanelia and the kingdom was bustling with activity. All the people were excited to hold such a wonderful event. This event or meeting if you would like to call it that, was held every six months, in a different part of Gaea each time. The countries would take turns holding this. The meeting was your average kind of meeting. To discuss things like peace and the well being of the world. During that meeting, Van had heard that he had to go to another country in Gaea that was in trouble. He wanted to take Hitomi, but his advisers suggested that she stayed home so that she would not be stressed and so that she could rest. Van knew they were right, so he had to leave her home even though he really hated doing that.

After the meeting, there was to be a ball for all of the royal families. Just an event for all to wind down before their journey home. A time of socializing for all. This was everyone's favorite part of the meeting. Hitomi was a big fan of the ball. She loved dressing up and seeing all her friends. At every ball she went to, she felt as if she were in a fairy tale of some sorts.

Her and Van prepared to go to the ball. Van took Hitomi's hand and walked her down the stairs to the ball. They walked in the largely decorated room, and everyone bowed and cheered for them. As the music began to play, Van looked in to Hitomi's eyes and said, "Would you like to dance?"

"Hmmm. Yes, lets."

With that, the two hit the dance floor. Van held Hitomi close and she loved when he did this. She closed her eyes and took the feeling in. She loved to feel his warm body next to hers. She loved how he held her so secure, as if no one in the world would ever hurt her. She loved to bury herself in his sweet scent. To feel his warm arms around her made her tingle inside. It made her feel like a little girl again. It gave her the feeling of falling in love with him all over again. She knew he would have to leave her tomorrow, but really didn't want him to go. If he had to go, she wanted to go with him but she also knew that she couldn't. She hated when he was gone. Things just weren't the same. It gave her a kind of lonely feeling.

"Van… I really wish that you didn't have to go."

"Me to, but business is business, and I have to help my fellow countries as they have helped me with the rebuilding of this beautiful country of ours. I can't let them down. I owe them that much."

"I know Van. I just hate not being with you."

"I know my love, it won't be long."

With that, he pulled her closer, and placed a tiny kiss on her lips. She giggled and smiled brightly at him. This made him feel warm inside.

When the dance was over, they decided to sit down and chat a little. They sat down and Millerna, Dryden and a long time, no seen Allen joined them. All were excited to see one an other. They all talked about recent events that had happened in their countries, and how Dryden and Van had to leave. Both Millerna and Hitomi hated this. Van had made a comment on how he hated leaving Hitomi in the care of his servants and not his friends or something like that. He knew that she would have felt more comfortable with people that she knew and trusted a lot more taking care of her. That's when Allen perked up and started talking to Van.

"Well Van, if you wanted me to, I could stay here with her while you are gone? I've tied things up back home so, I'm free for a little bit. It is the least I could do, since I kind of disappeared because of my very busy schedule. I feel horrible for that and really want to make it up to you and Hitomi. It really would be my pleasure."

"Well that is up to her. If she wants you to stay with her, it's fine with me. It would make me feel better for sure. Knowing that a good friend would be taking care of my wife and our child. What do you think Hitomi?"

"Well I guess so, I don't mind. I don't want to keep you from your work though Allen."

"Oh Hitomi, trust me, you're not keeping me from anything. Spending time with you is always a pleasure.' He smiled a loving smile at her.

Van seen this and was kind of taken back by it. He always hated when Allen half hit on his wife. Every time he did something like smile lovingly at her, or say something really adorable to her, Van got an uneasy feeling in his stomach. It made him think of that one kiss that her and Allen had shared. He had never forgave Allen for it, but knew at the same time that Allen had no idea of Van's feelings for her. It didn't matter now though, Hitomi fell in love with him and not Allen so he was happy. Van looked at Hitomi and said, "So it's settled then. Allen will stay the few days with you while I am away."

"Yes. Thanks again Allen."

"Oh Hitomi, it's no problem."

After the ball was over, Hitomi and Van had retired to their room for some rest before Van's big day of travel in the morning. They lay in bed talking.

"Van, I am really going to miss you."

"Yes me to love" He pulled her close and left a kiss on her lips. She deepened their kiss and felt that wonderful warm tingly feeling through her body once more. With every time he kissed her, she felt as if she would melt into him.

"Oh Van, you are so wonderful. Don't you forget that."

"I won't. I couldn't. You remind me all the time, and I like it that way. You are also wonderful Hitomi."

She giggled at him and thanked him for his compliment. They knew that they had to be up early the next day, but just couldn't sleep. They wanted to stay awake so that they could spend as much time together as possible. They had eventually fallen asleep but not for long. Before they knew it, it was morning and Van had to soon be on his way. Hitomi hated this part. She knew he wouldn't be gone for long, but she hated having to say goodbye to him even for short periods of time. Everything was ready to go, and it was that time. She walked with Van to the stables where he got his horse and prepared to ride away to the needy country. She leaned in and kissed him one more sweet passionate kiss goodbye before letting him ride away.

"Van I love you. Please be careful."

"I love you to Hitomi. You didn't get much sleep last night. Promise me you will rest today please?"

"Yes love, I will."

"Goodbye my love."

"Good bye Van."

With that, the noble king rode away leaving Hitomi alone. He wasn't even gone for more than five minutes, but she missed him. She decided to go in to the castle and lie down. She was very tired, and had nothing else too exciting to do.

As she laid in her bed alone, she thought of happy things. Of her and Van and how happy they would be with their baby. Of how lucky she was to have such a wonderful man as a husband. Everything was so beautiful here that a lot of the time, she didn't even miss earth. Sure every now and then, but in her heart, she knew that this was where she belonged. This was definitely her destiny. Here on this beautiful planet with King Van of Fanelia.









To Be Continued...