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LW: Jayce!

Shara: Oh yeah! I helped.

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Special thanks to Shara and Gina who allowed me to regain some chapters of this fic!

Sorry for any typos and grammar mistakes!

Finally the story…

Lord Van, King Dryden of Asturia is here to see you," Chancellor Hanford said.

"Send him in," Van replied. Van sat on his throne in the large hall. His throne was gold and encrusted with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and blue and black sapphires. The hall had a large red carpet which led up to the thrones. There were two as the other was meant for the Queen. Van still hadn't come around to deciding who he was to marry and his advisers were beginning to get rather pushy. The rest of the room was decorated elaborately. The curtains were of a grand (large) nature. They were made of red velvet. The floor was made up of a creamy white marble. It was truly an extraordinary room but Van didn't see much in it.

The king himself was young. He was eighteen years of age and apparently the ripe age for marriage, according to his advisers. The King was tall and slim. He had unruly black raven hair and brown-red eyes. His complexion was of a tanned nature. The king at this time was wearing black trousers which had a silver belt wrapped around it. The belt looked like a chain. He wore a red shirt which was had the first two buttons open revealing a necklace underneath.

He was very young for a King but not young for marriage. It was unfortunate incidences that allowed him to reach the status he was in today. His mother, Varie, his father, Goau and his brother, Folken had died. Varie had died of giving birth to Van. Folken had died of an illness and his father had died of heartache. It was almost like the Gods had cursed him. He tried not to dwell on the past too much.

"Greetings Van," A familiar voice said. Van turned his attention to it.

"Greetings Dryden," Van said. "What brings you to Fanelia?"

"Not good tidings I am afraid to say," Dryden replied. Van didn't seem to be surprised. "It seems Zaibach is planning war onto Fried, one of our allies."

"Oh yes, your nephew Chid is the Duke there, isn't he?" Van recollected.

"Yes he is, and that is why I am here," Dryden replied. "I have come to ask for Fanelia's help."

"Dryden, as much as I would love to, I can't jeopardise the people of Fanelia, Fanelia has just came out of war and we have rebuilt the places which have been ruined and the people have settled. I can't just put them back into war again." Van replied.

"I understand Van, but I didn't mean for your help in that way," Dryden responded. "I don't believe in war, I believe in other methods."

"I'm listening," Van said leaning on his elbow.

"I have spoken to the other countries and they have agreed to a meeting in which we can resolve this matter with Zaibach," Dryden spoke.

"That sounds like a good idea," Van said impressed with Dryden's negotiating methods.

"But we have one problem," Dryden paused and spoke again. "We need a neutral country to hold this meeting and I was wondering if Fanelia would be as kind as to let us borrow its land for the negotiating."

"Why, Fanelia?" Van asked interested.

"Fanelia is now become the most booming country economically and socially and it is also the country which has no enemies," Dryden replied.

"I would like to keep it that way, I have worked hard to make that status and have maintained it," Van said.

"I know," Dryden said. "You've done well, Van. But all I am asking you to do is hold the meeting in Fanelia's capital Fanel. Will you do that for Asturia, Van?" Dryden asked.

Van pondered for a moment. "Fanelia will allow the negotiating matters between Fried and Zaibach take place, but Fanelia's safety will be your number one priority."

"I understand," Dryden said. "Then it is agreed, the countries of Gaia will meet up here in Fanelia in the capital Fanel, for the peace meeting in three weeks time."

Dryden held out his hand and Van took it and shook it.

***

Hitomi was now on Gaia. She had entered Gaia by using the temple pathways. All she had to was enter the Golden Light Temple in Heaven and she would be sent to the temple of her choice on Gaia. Of course Hitomi had no idea which temple on Gaia she wanted to go to so she let the Temple in the Heavens decide the one for her and now here she was on Gaia.

Hitomi felt bad that she had left her family behind with no notice but she needed to be free, she needed to get away and that was what she did. She had left at night, which was when they were sleeping, even the gods had too sleep, except the God who put everyone to sleep which was her uncle Hypnos and of course her niece the Goddess of the moon. Hypnos was a rather cranky man but who could blame him, he never slept.

It was now morning and Hitomi had no idea where she was. She had slept in the temple in Gaia. It was made of a cream marble and had statues of her relatives. But the temple she was in was dedicated to her sister Siren. It was beautiful just like her sister. It was golden just like her sister's hair and it had a feeling of warmth and love which represented her personality. The entrance was made up of a pair of wings, this was to symbolise Siren's wings on her forehead.

Hitomi left the temple feeling rather tired. The temple was not a very good place to sleep and she was normally suited to sleeping on the softest silks and she even slept on clouds but she had never slept on the floor of a temple.

She then found herself on what she believed to be a pier. She looked out onto the sea, it was beautiful. She had never seen it before. She was used to baths and fountains but never a whole big mass of water. The sun shone on it brightly. Apollo must be having a good day. Hitomi thought.

She then walked into the market; she noticed that she was getting stares. Maybe it was her clothes. She looked so different. She was wearing a thin strapped long dress made of satin. It was pale blue colour and she looked beautiful especially with the matching silver choker on her neck and bracelet. They had the same elaborate design as the headband crown she normally wore. She also had matching silver earrings which dangled down her ears and she also wore sandals which matched her dress. But the most important thing she had was her brown velvet satchel which had some of her belongings. Hades had given it to her which meant the value of it sentimentally was very high.

These people look so peculiar. Hitomi thought. She saw women wearing trousers and some of the people looked rather scruffy. I'm not going to change myself to look like them. Hitomi thought. Hitomi may not be of Godly status yet but she contained power. She was not a mere mortal. She was the daughter Éclat, the King of the Gods and so she had a great deal of power, all of the Gods did until they turned eighteen and became highly specialised in one power. Hitomi had control of all the elements, wind, earth, fire and water. She could also communicate with animals and she could change her clothing and even image to a certain degree. She had other powers too so she easily hide herself from her family and the mortals.

I will never resort to wearing that,
Hitomi said to herself as she observed a woman in dirty muddy trousers and a creased shirt. Hitomi would have worn trousers and jeans but Hitomi refused to be dirty. All, the Gods hated being filthy, as the saying goes Godliness only comes due to cleanliness.

Hitomi then carried on walking when a young boy bumped into her. "Are you alright?" she asked. The little boy seemed in hurry. She then heard some yelling.

"Get that thief," The voice cried. Hitomi knelt down to the boy.

"Don't move," she said.

"But." the boy said almost bursting into tears.

"Don't worry, I'll let no harm become of you," Hitomi smiled.

The men came up to Hitomi, "Thank you my lady, for catching this crook," one of them said. "Now please pass him over."

"What has he done?" Hitomi asked.

"He has stolen fruit from a stall," another one of them said.

"But he's just a child," Hitomi said politely.

"Yes, well he is a hooligan," the first man said.

"Where's your mother?" Hitomi asked the little boy looking at him.

"She's dead and my father abandoned me," the little boy replied.

Hitomi looked at the men, "He's defensiveness, what do you expect of him?" Hitomi cried.

"He can go out and get a job," the second man said.

"He's just child," Hitomi felt her emotions coming out. What sort of place is this? Hitomi thought. This is nothing like home.

"Young lady, please move out the way," The first man said. "This has nothing to do with you." The little boy held on to Hitomi tightly.

"This has everything to do with me," Hitomi yelled.

"Move out the way young lady or we'll have to move you," the second man said.

"Just try it," Hitomi shot at them.

"Why you insolent little." the first man said and then he brought his hand up to strike her.

But something happened, as he went to strike her with his right arm Hitomi grabbed it and she exerted pain onto him, she then began to crush his bones. Hitomi was a Goddess after all. The man then fell to his knees screaming in pain. The others watched and the people around her went silent. The little boy looked at Hitomi with astonishment.

Suddenly a carriage pulled up. It looked elaborate; it was a chestnut brown colour and was decorated with rims of gold. It had two white horses which chartered it. Hitomi then let go of the man and shoved him to the side as if he were nothing. The man was still screaming in pain and the other men gathered around him to see if he was alright.

A man came out of the carriage and Hitomi saw everyone bow, he was wearing glasses, and had long brown hair that was pulled back into a ponytail. Hitomi just stood her ground; she turned to see the little boy bowing.

"What's all the commotion here?" the man asked.

"King Dryden, this little boy stole and then this woman defended him and then hurt one of our men," the second man said. Dryden looked at Hitomi who had her arms crossed.

"Well, what do you expect from the child, he has no family and the only way he can survive is to steal," Hitomi defended herself and the boy. "And then this man tried to hit me and all I was doing was defending myself, so he got what he deserves."

"Is this true?" he said looking at the man.

"Yes sir." the man started.

"Guards, take these men to the dungeon and get that man a doctor," Dryden said. He smiled and looked at Hitomi. "From this day on children who have no families will be given a home where they will learn and be fed and be given a place to sleep."

Hitomi smiled triumphantly, "Thank you," Hitomi mouthed as everyone cheered.

"You men sort out that building over there, that will be there home," Dryden ordered. The men did as they were told. He then ordered some more instructions and people did as they were told.

Hitomi then looked at the little boy, "Are you okay?"

"Thanks to you," the boy replied. Hitomi giggled and gave the young boy a hug. Hitomi then felt a tap on his shoulder. She turned it was the man who gave orders.

"Will you come with me to the palace?" he asked.

"Um." She looked at the little boy.

"Don't worry I'll make sure he's safe," he then commanded another order and a woman came rushing and helped the little boy. He waved frantically as he was taken away and Hitomi waved back.

"Come with me," He said and she followed him onto the carriage.

Great, I'm in trouble on my first day, Hitomi thought. The carriage then moved.

"What is your name?" he asked.

"Hitomi," she replied. "And yours?"

"Dryden," he chuckled. She has to be the most beautiful girl I've ever seen, even more beautiful then my Millerna. He thought. Hitomi looked at him with confusion. "Your name, I've never heard of it before."

The mortals won't know of me until I'm of Godly status. She thought. "My mother liked to be original." She replied to his comment.

"Yes I see. I've never seen anything quite like you," he said. "And must I say you are very wise. Children with no family can not help their actions."

"Thank you," Hitomi said. The carriage stopped and Hitomi was helped out by a guard.

She looked at the palace it was beautiful. Dryden observed her. It was like if she was looking at something for the first time, she had this beautiful childlike wonder which enchanted him.

Hitomi realised what she was doing and stopped, she then followed Dryden into the palace.

"Why did you bring me here?" Hitomi asked.

"I don't know," Dryden replied. "I just felt compelled too." Hitomi then found herself staring a picture of a city.

"That's so beautiful," Hitomi said referring to the picture.

"Yes it is, that is Fanel the capital of Fanelia, I just came from there," Dryden said.

"I wish I could go," Hitomi said dreamily.

"Well you can, I'm sending one of my soldiers there to help the king prepare there, and they can escort you there," Dryden said.

Suddenly a little girl came running down the stairs. She had blond locks and blue eyes. "Papa," she cried. She ran to Dryden and Dryden scooped her in his arms and gave her a big hug. A blonde haired woman followed her. "Dryden," she cried. There was as a big embrace and then they turned to look at Hitomi who was observing.

"Daddy, is that an angel?" the girl asked.

Hitomi laughed. The other woman looked at Hitomi strangely.

"Millerna this is Hitomi, Hitomi this is my wife Millerna," Dryden introduced them.

"Pleased to meet you," Millerna said. The woman was wearing a pink dress that wasn't like Hitomi's gown dress. Hitomi's came straight down but the woman's frilled like the little girls in between the bodice and the skirt.

"Same here," Hitomi replied and continued to stare at the picture of Fanelia.

Suddenly, a young, long, blonde haired man came down from the right hallway. Dryden saw and spoke firmly.

"Allen, Fanelia has negotiated with the plans; I am to send you to aid King Van in the preparations," Dryden said to the young man. "Also you will be accompanying this young lady to Fanelia."

Allen turned to look at her and his expression softened at the sight of her. "I'll be glad to, your majesty." Allen smiled.

Hitomi just smiled back and then turned to look at the picture of Fanelia.

"Hitomi, that's what I wanted to ask you," Dryden said. "How did you break that man's arm?" The others in the room looked at her.

"My father's a powerful man, I just inherited it I guess," Hitomi replied. Millerna laughed with Hitomi and so did the little girl.

Fanelia, I can't wait, She thought.

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