A/N: ^^ Hello everyone! It's been a long while eh? Anyways, here's the seventh chapter. Hope you all will enjoy it! *smile*
Disclaimer: Escaflowne is not mine! How many times do I have to say this!? :(
Spirits of Atlantis
Chapter VII
Journey to the Sea
The young girl known as the Goddess of Vengeance, sat on her black throne. Her dark raven hair fell to her chest, and she wore a midnight black velvet dress. Long black gloves covered from her hands to her elbow. Her eyes where the colour of a dark ebony and grasped in her frail hand she held a golden carved mirror.
In the room where she sat, the walls were covered with shadows. The shadows moved and formed, creating images of hideous things. In the middle of the room stood a man with long gray hair, tied into a ponytail. His beard was as gray as his hair and his eyes where a colour of dark stormy blue. He wore a dark black cape and around his neck hung a silver cross.
"Are you sure we can trust a man like Ravel mistress?" spoke the man, "He had ideals much like Isaac's own. I'm not sure if it would be a wise idea to leave such an important responsibility to him."
The young girl shifted in her throne. She lifted the golden mirror, and slowly, the image of a blonde, emerald-eyed girl appeared, then faded. The raven-haired girl smiled. "Of course I don't trust Ravel," said the girl, "It would be immensely stupid of me to do so. But the man is very influential. He would be of great usefulness to us. Do you doubt my judgment Lavin?"
Lavin bowed respectfully. "Of course not my mistress," answered Lavin, "It is Ravel I doubt. The man is a fool for thinking he alone can go against the Seer of the Mystic Moon, and the Elemental Sisters."
The young girl sighed, "I don't believe they know my intentions yet. If they knew how weak I am, I would be dead right now. Arianna would surely have killed me. But of course, they think I have already found the child of innocence, at which I did, and they think I am not after the Spirits, but the Seven Lights." She giggled softly, "But I have many intentions. Things I must accomplish."
"Do you still want that girl on our side?" asked Lavin. The girl smiled, "I do Lavin. She will play an utmost important role in my plan. No one can possibly hurt her. Allen certainly wouldn't, Van also. But Arianna, I'm not so sure about."
"I give the girl to you to worry about Lavin," commanded Vengeance, "You, Averill, and Cecilia. I hope that you will take good care of our guest Lavin, and do make sure she does come to our side. I wasted a lot of energy summoning the Dragon Slayers back to life," she said irritably, "I don't feel like dealing with any complications. I'm much too tiered."
"I will take care of everything mistress," said Lavin, "You should rest now. I will report to you on Ravels situation, and when I receive the girl from the Demonic Knights." He bowed as a light from the floor around him glowed, and he disappeared.
The little girl looked into the mirror, and slowly the picture of a raven-haired boy with ruby eyes appeared. "Soon," she said, "I will have my body back, and then nothing will stop me. Not even you dear brother."
"So, what Zaibach is now after is something called the Seven Lights?" inquired Allen. The gallant knight had just heard the story from Ellen and Hitomi. Personally, he thought it was incredulous.
"That is correct," answered Ellen, "Vengeance is getting more and more powerful. We can't let her get her hands on the Lights or it would be disastrous." Inside one of the rooms on the ship the Crusade, Hitomi and Ellen where trying to explain the significance of the prophecy and the Seven Lights.
"I still don't believe such a thing exists in Gaea, let alone Palace," he shook his head, "It just seems so ridiculous." He sighed as he tried to take in what Ellen said. "It's hard to understand, I know," said Hitomi softly, "But I know that if we don't find the Seven Lights, terrible things are going to happen. To all of us."
Just as Ellen was about to speak, they suddenly heard a loud scream. Suddenly, bursting into the room, was a very angry Aria carrying Merle by her shirt, with Van behind her. She then dropped Merle roughly on the ground and stalked next to Ellen. "She snuck on board," she grunted, "Scared the daylights out of Magnus. Almost got herself killed."
All the eyes in the room turned to Merle. "I wanted to go with Lord Van," she answered stubbornly, "And besides, I was safe and sound before Aria came into the cargo bay." Behind her, Van sighed heavily with an apologetic look on his face.
"Well, what are we going to do with her now?" Aria turned to Ellen, "I certainly don't want to take a child with us. Someone is already trouble enough." Ellen thought about this carefully. Her hand pressed against her lips. Slowly she answered, "We don't really have an option. Unless you feel that you want to take her back to Fanelia, here is the only place she can stay."
Aria gave a look of utter disgust and annoyance. She closed her eyes, grunting, she muttered, "Fine. But if she startles Magnus again, you'll be the one taking her back to Fanelia Ellen." Hitomi smiled at Aria kindly. "Don't worry about Merle, Aria," said the emerald-eyed girl, "I'll watch her and make sure nothing bad happens."
"Hn," replied Aria. She opened her eyes. "We'll be arriving in Palace soon. Gaddes told me to tell you all to get ready."
Ellen nodded lightly. "I thought it would be time we arrived there," spoke the raven-haired healer. She turned her gaze to Aria. "Won't you be glad to see Jameline?"
"Like hell I will," growled the redhead, "But there isn't anything I can do. I just hope she won't be so much trouble." She sighed. Ellen smiled gently at her friend. "I'm sure she won't be Arianna."
A women with short platinum blonde hair stared out at sea. She wore a pair of round shades and a black leather over coat. Underneath, she wore a louse white dress shirt, black pants and dark brown boots.
Hidden behind her black shades, her stormy gray eyes stared intently out at the Sea of Palace. A small smirk came to her lips. "Arianna....Ellen," she whispered, "I hope you guys get here soon." Her smile slowly faded. "Danger is coming. I can feel it."
She turns away from the sea and started walking toward the city. "Just get here as quick as you can. Before it's too late."
TBC
Ah! I'm so sorry. I know I took really long to update. ^^; I had a lot of work to do for school. So a lot of things were keeping me occupied. So sorry!
I know this chapter was a little lame and pointless, but it's sort of the introduction to two other characters, Lavin and Jameline Vasilis. ^^ The next chapter will be a lot better, I promise you that. And more will be reveled about Vengeance, and whom she has taken the body of! Review please!
Sayonara! *hugs Kumagoro and waves*
