Welcome to another chappie of Alternating Fate!! Ok peeps I would like to
congratulate Saldemar the Fantabulous, VioleDragonGurl, and Hitomi Fanel,
they got the song right. Yes it was SORA from the movie ^_^ now please
leave ur e-mail and I'll send the picky right over ^O^
Also the lucky 140 reviewer is *drum roll* STREETWYSE!!! Congratulations streetwise you are the 140th reviewer please send in what you want from the choices from last chappie. NOW!! I would like to thank..
ViolesDragonGurl- lol I think I will keep him staright, unfortunately Hitomi and Yukari won't be joining the DS anytime soon hey make sure u leave ur e-mail so I can send ur picky ^O^
Macky-^^;; I'm glad ur happy, I'm so sorry but it wasn't Melfinas song (but that a beautiful song if I do say so myself) Yes Celena is more dominant this time, but only because Hitomi's there
esca chick- DAMN!! So sorry esca ur #141 it was really close, I feel bad now...maybe next time ^_^;;
Streetwyse- CONGRATULATION!!! UR 140!! You may choose a drawing of your choice from the following categories I posted last chappie ^O^ once again congrats!!
Hitomi fanel- Yep, u got the song right ^_^ and thanks for letting me use the idea, just make sure you leave your e-mail so I can send the picky
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Kerry- O.O wow, I'm not that good, but thank you for the compliment ^_^ heh heh I kno ppl get mad when I keep confusing them with pairings heh heh
Magicman/Smokegirl- *glomps him* THANK YOU!!!! IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN TIME U STARTED WRITING YUGI-OH FANFICTION!!! YAAAYYY!!!! I loved it ^_^ that was cool, now.if you could start writing a Marik/Tea pairing it would truly make my day. Actually, I'm sorta interested to see a Pegasus/Tea pairing.O_O.er, does this make me weird?? ^O^ Oh yeah smokegrl, alotta ppl are REALLY hating Van now -_- wow...who knew I could make so many ppl hate him..maybe I should kill him off..I must ponder this...
super girl- ^_^ and a thousand thank you's ^O^
The next reviewers prize will be at numbers 170 and 200 keep that in mind! I also do not own escaflowne just my oc's on with the fic!!
*Ten years ago*
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Hitomi continue to follow the mysterious chant, not hesitating or thinking about the potential dangers surrounding her. The song was so inviting; she had to answer it's call. Her feet eventually stop, and she found herself on a ledge, looking over the serene ocean, while the moon reflected off it's mirror like surface. The song stop and Hitomi looked around, waiting, for an answer hopefully.
"Tsubasa no kami" s a voice spoke and she looked around searching for the origin of the voice. "Where are you?" She ask with no fear, waiting for the reply.
"Tsubasa no kami, are you prepared for the consequences?" The voice spoke again. Hitomi turned to the origin of the voice to find a faded form of a woman looking back at her with solemn eyes. " Were you the one who called me? Who are you?" she spoke and the women continue to look at her solemnly.
"I am from this world, yet I am not," she simply answer leaving Hitomi more than somewhat confused. "I am sorry, for the confusion, but, I have come to warn you" she continue and closed her eyes as the ocean behind her begin to shine and Hitomi step back a little. The woman turned towards the ocean "Please, look at the ocean, tsubasa no kami" she spoke. Hitomi cautiously walked towards the ocean holding her pendant for reassurance and look to the shining waters.
Her eyes widen as she saw the waters forming images "What?" she ask as she saw Folken, covered by a black cape whistling the Fanelian song he had taught to her so long ago. Another one came and she saw Van as a child besides his crying mother, promising he would take Folkens place as king.
"What is the meaning of this!" she snap looking at the women. "You have no idea, tsubasa no kami?" the women ask.
"First of all, I demand your name"
"Sora" she replied and Hitomi allowed her to continue. "This is the way it's suppose to be," she answered while Hitomi gave her another confused look. "What do you mean?' she exclaimed. Sora look at her with sad eyes "You have changed fate; perhaps for the worse for this world" she exclaimed and Hitomi looked at her. Sora continue to stare at the images "I come from Gaea but not from this Gaea, you can say a world similar yet different, you're presence has brought me here" she explain.
"But how did I change fate? I don't understand??" she cried. "Hitomi, you were never suppose to come ten years ago to this planet" she finally spoke and Hitomi eyes widened.
"What?"
"You were never meant to come here as a child; you were suppose to come at the age you are now, you're presence has drastically affected the events of time" she explain. "The images you see hear, are the images of what it was meant to be" she continue.
Hitomi look at the ocean in disbelief "So Folken was suppose to--" she couldn't bring herself to say it. "Yes, and to join Zaibach, to destroy his own homeland. Van was suppose to be king of Fanelia, and."
"STOP!!" Hitomi cried out. "You're saying..you're saying because I save Folken's life, I put everyone in danger?" she spoke.
"Yes, I'm afraid you're actions will have destructive consequences, tsubasa no kami, you're friends will suffer greatly, especially the one who resides with the enemy" she spoke and Hitomi looked to her with horror.
"Guimel? What going to happen to Guimel? Chesta? Viole? The others?" she exclaimed to her. Sora remain calm "You were never suppose to meet that boy or any of the enemy, Yukari, you're friend, was never suppose to come also" she spoke and Hitomi's heart stopped at this.
"Yukari? What's going to happen to her? Tell me Sora, please," she pleaded. Sora couldn't answer but averted her gaze "Are they going to die? All of them??" she ask tears began to from "I'm sorry but it is the consequences which has to be cast when one changes fate's plans. You, Hitomi Kanzak,i have such an ability, but I'm afraid you will suffer for it." she replied grimly.
"Because of me....everyone's.." Hitomi choked out. "NO!! I WON'T LET IT HAPPEN!!" she yelled at Sora. "I won't.." Hitomi said. "How?"
"I don't know, but I won't"
"Tsubasa no kami, if you are this determine, are you willing to go through the pain that will be set for you? Only the strong can change their fates, we are like puppets controlled by a giant puppet master we move to its whim. Only a few can break from the strings and walk on their own," she said while Hitomi remained silent. "I called you tonight so you would leave everything as it is; do not bother with those that fight against you, sever the ties with the sheep herders son and Dilandau. Stop looking for Celena, it will be easier for everyone" she reasoned.
"I don't believe you!!" Hitomi yelled at her. "I don't...how can something be decided, because I saved someone's life? Lives?? People I care for will pay for it?" she spoke with anger. "Hitomi, I do not want you to suffer like Folken-sama did, in my world" she spoke.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!!!" she yelled at her. Sora look at the angered girl in silence. "I don't believe you. You're just hear to hurt me, to hurt my friends!!" she retorted to her.
"Hitomi, what I speak is the truth, you already have been hurt" she spoke and Hitomi stopped at this feeling her cheek where Van punched her "So what? It was just an accident" she spoke back.
"He was devastated after you left you know"
"What?"
"After you left, he began to looking for you, everyday, he couldn't sleep he couldn't eat, he cried to himself to sleep many times thinking you died in that white light" she spoke. "So Van wouldn't been this way if I haven't met him as a child?" she ask hesitantly and Sora sadly nodded. "I fear now is Gaea's destiny, you will have a tremendous part in it, one that will make you suffer heavily" she replied.
"The pendant you wear around you is a potent force to reckon with, you may not be able to control it"
Hitomi just look at the ocean in disbelief as she saw the images flash as she saw Fanelia burning but Van was alone riding escaflowne and she was there with him in the guymelefs hand, witnessing Balgus's death again. "I cannot stay here no longer, Hitomi, you must be careful because I have seen how much you and your friend will go through" she spoke while Hitomi continue to look at the ocean.
"Hopefully, Mizu no tenshi will protect you from the pain as I will hope" were her last words before she disappeared, leaving Hitomi alone looking at the ocean. The wind began to blow and her hair danced with it "I....don't know what to do...what should I do? What she was saying, is it true?" she spoke to herself.
"Because of me, everyone will suffer? Because I saved Folken when I was a child? Because I wanted to comfort Celena when she alone in that room? Because I met Van as a kid??? It doesn't make sense.." she said while falling to her knees.
~//~ Nothing in this life makes sense, it is why everything continues pulled by the strings that attach to them~//~
"What?"
~//~ Don't you see, Hitomi? You can break free from the strings, you were given the power, but it doesn't come without a price you must be strong; to withstand everything that will be played against you. In all despair you must continue to walk, to protect those you love. Show the puppet master that you, humanity can walk for themselves ~//~
Hitomi remained silent at the voice echoing around her "I have to be strong.." she said.
~//~ that's right. True you have change fate's plan but they do not have to end so devastating as Sora said. You can change it, for the better, but you must fight for it. Will you fight? ~//~
"yes...Yes I'll fight it!!" she exclaimed looking at the earth. "But where are you? Who are you?" she spoke to the ocean. `~//~We've met, I am Mizu no Tenshi, your angel of the waters, but perhaps I will reveal who I truly am to you in the future ~//~
"Wait" she called out but received no answer. She conitue to look at the serene ocean "I can't let everyone suffer for my expense; I have to become strong" she promised to herself she look around.
She was lost.
She look to her pendant and held it "Take me back to the castle, please?" she ask softly. The pendant begin to glow and light spewed from it, creating a path of light. Still holding it she begin to follow the path, her mind still on her meeting with the mysterious women, Sora.
And the more mysterious mizu no tenshi
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The prognostication machine has stopped, I cannot see my ideal future" the voice echoed in the empty machinations of his empire. He stroke his long beard pondering what power could stopped it from showing him his future?
"This is not the first time it has happen, the dragon?" he said to himself. "Fate has once again robbed me of my future." He must hurry, he must break the chain of fate but he needed the dragon; the god of the sky, escaflowne.
"Dornkirk-sama..."
Dornkirk turned his head slightly to only see his Maudoshi standing right near the giant machine where he had came to take as his only support to keep him alive. "What have you found? OF the truth of what was meant to be?" he ask.
One of the maudoshi, a bald man with small spectacles, stepped forward "From our magics, we've come to the conclusion that something, ten years ago had change the course of fate. We believed that it has come back to Gaea" he explained. Dornkirk look at them with interest "is that so?" he spoke calmly.
"Hai, Dornkirk-sama"
"Interesting. This thing may be vital, along with the dragon to complete our destiny" he spoke to himself. He glanced at the earth and a sad, glazed look swept to his eyes "Earth, I wonder how much has changed?" he thought to himself, silently musing how long he had lived while his home had gone through so many changes.
"What about our experimentation? Dilandau?" he spoke. The head stepped forward and faced him "He is everything we hoped to be, but, strategos disagrees"
"Gabreilus?"
"Yes, he had sentiments towards the girl Dilandau once was" he explained. "Though they should be coming back from Austuria. We found out, Escaflowne is there"
Dornkirk stroke his beard once again "Looks like our allies are hiding something from us. Very well, we shall take it from them tomorrow, when they least expect it" he ordered.
"Hai, Dornkirk-sama" they said in unison and disperse, leaving the old man alone once again to tend to his needs.
"Something ten years ago, change the plans of fate, such a powerful force...what can it be? I must have it; it may be the only way to see my ideal future"
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"Man that party was unexpected"
"Tell me about it, I got kicked in the stomach by royalty" Viole said sarcastically still wincing, holding his stomach in pain. Most if not all the dragon slayers came back to their little base with more than a few scratches and groaning in pain. "Shit, who knew that Fanelian prince had so much anger" Gatty exclaimed while Dallet nodded in agreement.
"By the way, nice how you slammed that chair over Allen Schezars head, Chesta"
"He had it coming" Chesta replied with one eye closed. Everyone decided to laugh away their bruised ego's in all the while Guimel was the only one who remained quiet. "Hey Guimel, you ok?" Miguel ask but he had a good idea what was bothering him along with the others.
"yeah."
"it's all right; I'm sure Hitomi is fine" Chesta tried to assure but Guimel refuse to replace his doubtful look in his face. "That stupid ass head! HE had no right to hit Hitomi, that dickless ass shit" Miguel cursed and received strange looks from his fellow slayers.
"What? She took that hit for me, I have a right to be mad that she got hurt when it should have been me instead" he defended angrily. "That guys a pain, what crawled up his ass and dies?" Dallet spat while the others agreed with him.
"His home was destroyed, his people were scattered and his only family he knew was killed before his very eyes" Guimel answered looking down in a pensive state. This caught the attention of Chesta "Guimel, you feel sorry for him?" he ask quite surprised.
"I can relate that's all..." Guimel replied to him. The Ds gave him solemn look while others look clueless, having no idea why he could relate to the enemy. "Well, it's late, we better get to sleep; we have training at dawn" Miguel spoke, breaking the silence.
"Er, Dilandau-sama never gives us a break" one of them commented while they retreated to their room, this time, only Viole and Guimel remained. "Guimel" Viole began and saw the young man stare at him with a questioning look. "This is so hard to say" Viole thought to himself.
"Viole, what is it?" Guimel ask a little concern, he never seen his friend so nervous before. "I...I..Don't give up on her, theirs a chance she might join us, so don't give up" he spoke at once. Guimels eyes slightly widen "Oh Viole, you didn't ask" he began.
"no, but me and Gatty got to talking and well, I think we've got a good chance" he confessed. "I was just nervous because I didn't want to get your hope up" Viole answered to him. Guimel put his hand on his shoulder "You're such a strange guy, you know that" Guimel said and Viole turn a little red from embarrassment. Guimel chuckled at this "Well, I'm hitting the sack, so see you at dawn?" he said and Viole nodded.
"oh Viole"
"yeah"
"Mind not looking at my pants next time you spill your wine?"
"Shut-it sheep herder, it's not like I got a rise seeing that!" he spat. This received more snickering from Guimel. "Yeah, yeah *Cough* fag *Cough*"
"SHUT-UP GUIMEL!!! I'M NOT GAY!!! I WANTED TO RIDE HITOMI AS SOON AS I SAW HER IN THAT DRESS--"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Crap" Viole thought as he saw Guimel unsheathe his sword "I'm giving you three....THREE" he exclaimed and chased Viole around the vione for the remainder of the night.
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Sweat dripped from Vans forehead as he swing his sword in a musical dance. He gripped it tighter as he fought against the ocean breeze that blew in the city Palas. He gritted his teeth, remembering the recent events of tonight and suddenly, dropped his sword and falling to his knees, his arms supporting him.
"Why? Why do I keep hurting her? I hate this.." he spoke to himself disgusted. He remembered her words, and it cut through him like a double- edged sword. One of his hands went under his red tunic revealing a dirtied bracelet no longer shining brightly but dingy and dim.
"The bracelet I gave her.." he trailed off and closed his eyes, still remembering the day when he thought she died before his eyes. "I always thought she died in that light like the men did in those stories Balgus use to tell me..." he thought ti himself. Then she suddenly came back, it was like seeing a ghost from Van's past; he didn't know how to take it, he felt so much hit him in that spot.
"If she was alive....why didn't she try to reach me? Folken? Did she just forget about all of us, altogether?" This thought tormented him constantly. "Then I have to go and screw it up..." he thought glumly; Hitomi would never forgive him now.
"Oh, I didn't mean to disturb you"
Van turned around "Millerna-hime, what brings you here?" he ask surprised. "I was looking for Allen; but he's still out, looking for your friend, Hitomi" she said but quite icily at tone of Hitomi's name. Van slightly scowled at her; he didn't like how she used that tone at the mention of Hitomi's name.
"Well, he's not here" he said harshly her. Millerna smiled at him "I can see that" she said and Van gave her a suspicious stare. "I heard about what happen to you're home. I'm very sorry, Prince Fanel" she said sincerely. Van just look at her before turning away "I don't need pity from you" he spoke tonelessly to her. Millerna sighed at this and kneeled besides him "I may not know what you may be going through but as one of royalty like yourself, I would want to help you" she spoke. She sat besides him looking up at the stars "I never had to go through many hardships as other people have but still...I want to."
"Millerna-hime, I am not in the mood to be talkative." Van spoke and received an aggravated stare at her "Don't call me that!' she exclaim, catching Van off-guard. "Just call me Millerna; I hate being called princess" she exclaimed her hands tighten into fists.
"I hate it all, I'm only a damn princess who can't do anything, I hate that!" she spat. "Sorry." Van could only say. An awkward silence conquered them both "I think I should be going to bed" Van said and stood up "Millerna, thank you" he said before leaving her alone on the roof top. "What a strange boy, very morose" she thought to herself.
As Van walked down the stairs he looked to the bracelet and he came to terms with himself "I have to find her; I need to make it up to her" he thought and begin running in search for her.
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Now that Hitomi knows the truth, will she be the same? Will sora show herself once again? Who is Mizu no tenshi? What is his true form? And what is in store for them as Dornkirk begins his moves? To find out you must R/R and hopefully not wait for a very long time @_@
Y.V.
Also the lucky 140 reviewer is *drum roll* STREETWYSE!!! Congratulations streetwise you are the 140th reviewer please send in what you want from the choices from last chappie. NOW!! I would like to thank..
ViolesDragonGurl- lol I think I will keep him staright, unfortunately Hitomi and Yukari won't be joining the DS anytime soon hey make sure u leave ur e-mail so I can send ur picky ^O^
Macky-^^;; I'm glad ur happy, I'm so sorry but it wasn't Melfinas song (but that a beautiful song if I do say so myself) Yes Celena is more dominant this time, but only because Hitomi's there
esca chick- DAMN!! So sorry esca ur #141 it was really close, I feel bad now...maybe next time ^_^;;
Streetwyse- CONGRATULATION!!! UR 140!! You may choose a drawing of your choice from the following categories I posted last chappie ^O^ once again congrats!!
Hitomi fanel- Yep, u got the song right ^_^ and thanks for letting me use the idea, just make sure you leave your e-mail so I can send the picky
Saldemar the Fantabulous- YEAH!! Another person who got the song right ^O^, congrats and I'm glad you like this story hope you update puppy love soon, don't forget to leave ur e-mail
Kerry- O.O wow, I'm not that good, but thank you for the compliment ^_^ heh heh I kno ppl get mad when I keep confusing them with pairings heh heh
Magicman/Smokegirl- *glomps him* THANK YOU!!!! IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN TIME U STARTED WRITING YUGI-OH FANFICTION!!! YAAAYYY!!!! I loved it ^_^ that was cool, now.if you could start writing a Marik/Tea pairing it would truly make my day. Actually, I'm sorta interested to see a Pegasus/Tea pairing.O_O.er, does this make me weird?? ^O^ Oh yeah smokegrl, alotta ppl are REALLY hating Van now -_- wow...who knew I could make so many ppl hate him..maybe I should kill him off..I must ponder this...
super girl- ^_^ and a thousand thank you's ^O^
The next reviewers prize will be at numbers 170 and 200 keep that in mind! I also do not own escaflowne just my oc's on with the fic!!
*Ten years ago*
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Hitomi continue to follow the mysterious chant, not hesitating or thinking about the potential dangers surrounding her. The song was so inviting; she had to answer it's call. Her feet eventually stop, and she found herself on a ledge, looking over the serene ocean, while the moon reflected off it's mirror like surface. The song stop and Hitomi looked around, waiting, for an answer hopefully.
"Tsubasa no kami" s a voice spoke and she looked around searching for the origin of the voice. "Where are you?" She ask with no fear, waiting for the reply.
"Tsubasa no kami, are you prepared for the consequences?" The voice spoke again. Hitomi turned to the origin of the voice to find a faded form of a woman looking back at her with solemn eyes. " Were you the one who called me? Who are you?" she spoke and the women continue to look at her solemnly.
"I am from this world, yet I am not," she simply answer leaving Hitomi more than somewhat confused. "I am sorry, for the confusion, but, I have come to warn you" she continue and closed her eyes as the ocean behind her begin to shine and Hitomi step back a little. The woman turned towards the ocean "Please, look at the ocean, tsubasa no kami" she spoke. Hitomi cautiously walked towards the ocean holding her pendant for reassurance and look to the shining waters.
Her eyes widen as she saw the waters forming images "What?" she ask as she saw Folken, covered by a black cape whistling the Fanelian song he had taught to her so long ago. Another one came and she saw Van as a child besides his crying mother, promising he would take Folkens place as king.
"What is the meaning of this!" she snap looking at the women. "You have no idea, tsubasa no kami?" the women ask.
"First of all, I demand your name"
"Sora" she replied and Hitomi allowed her to continue. "This is the way it's suppose to be," she answered while Hitomi gave her another confused look. "What do you mean?' she exclaimed. Sora look at her with sad eyes "You have changed fate; perhaps for the worse for this world" she exclaimed and Hitomi looked at her. Sora continue to stare at the images "I come from Gaea but not from this Gaea, you can say a world similar yet different, you're presence has brought me here" she explain.
"But how did I change fate? I don't understand??" she cried. "Hitomi, you were never suppose to come ten years ago to this planet" she finally spoke and Hitomi eyes widened.
"What?"
"You were never meant to come here as a child; you were suppose to come at the age you are now, you're presence has drastically affected the events of time" she explain. "The images you see hear, are the images of what it was meant to be" she continue.
Hitomi look at the ocean in disbelief "So Folken was suppose to--" she couldn't bring herself to say it. "Yes, and to join Zaibach, to destroy his own homeland. Van was suppose to be king of Fanelia, and."
"STOP!!" Hitomi cried out. "You're saying..you're saying because I save Folken's life, I put everyone in danger?" she spoke.
"Yes, I'm afraid you're actions will have destructive consequences, tsubasa no kami, you're friends will suffer greatly, especially the one who resides with the enemy" she spoke and Hitomi looked to her with horror.
"Guimel? What going to happen to Guimel? Chesta? Viole? The others?" she exclaimed to her. Sora remain calm "You were never suppose to meet that boy or any of the enemy, Yukari, you're friend, was never suppose to come also" she spoke and Hitomi's heart stopped at this.
"Yukari? What's going to happen to her? Tell me Sora, please," she pleaded. Sora couldn't answer but averted her gaze "Are they going to die? All of them??" she ask tears began to from "I'm sorry but it is the consequences which has to be cast when one changes fate's plans. You, Hitomi Kanzak,i have such an ability, but I'm afraid you will suffer for it." she replied grimly.
"Because of me....everyone's.." Hitomi choked out. "NO!! I WON'T LET IT HAPPEN!!" she yelled at Sora. "I won't.." Hitomi said. "How?"
"I don't know, but I won't"
"Tsubasa no kami, if you are this determine, are you willing to go through the pain that will be set for you? Only the strong can change their fates, we are like puppets controlled by a giant puppet master we move to its whim. Only a few can break from the strings and walk on their own," she said while Hitomi remained silent. "I called you tonight so you would leave everything as it is; do not bother with those that fight against you, sever the ties with the sheep herders son and Dilandau. Stop looking for Celena, it will be easier for everyone" she reasoned.
"I don't believe you!!" Hitomi yelled at her. "I don't...how can something be decided, because I saved someone's life? Lives?? People I care for will pay for it?" she spoke with anger. "Hitomi, I do not want you to suffer like Folken-sama did, in my world" she spoke.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!!!" she yelled at her. Sora look at the angered girl in silence. "I don't believe you. You're just hear to hurt me, to hurt my friends!!" she retorted to her.
"Hitomi, what I speak is the truth, you already have been hurt" she spoke and Hitomi stopped at this feeling her cheek where Van punched her "So what? It was just an accident" she spoke back.
"He was devastated after you left you know"
"What?"
"After you left, he began to looking for you, everyday, he couldn't sleep he couldn't eat, he cried to himself to sleep many times thinking you died in that white light" she spoke. "So Van wouldn't been this way if I haven't met him as a child?" she ask hesitantly and Sora sadly nodded. "I fear now is Gaea's destiny, you will have a tremendous part in it, one that will make you suffer heavily" she replied.
"The pendant you wear around you is a potent force to reckon with, you may not be able to control it"
Hitomi just look at the ocean in disbelief as she saw the images flash as she saw Fanelia burning but Van was alone riding escaflowne and she was there with him in the guymelefs hand, witnessing Balgus's death again. "I cannot stay here no longer, Hitomi, you must be careful because I have seen how much you and your friend will go through" she spoke while Hitomi continue to look at the ocean.
"Hopefully, Mizu no tenshi will protect you from the pain as I will hope" were her last words before she disappeared, leaving Hitomi alone looking at the ocean. The wind began to blow and her hair danced with it "I....don't know what to do...what should I do? What she was saying, is it true?" she spoke to herself.
"Because of me, everyone will suffer? Because I saved Folken when I was a child? Because I wanted to comfort Celena when she alone in that room? Because I met Van as a kid??? It doesn't make sense.." she said while falling to her knees.
~//~ Nothing in this life makes sense, it is why everything continues pulled by the strings that attach to them~//~
"What?"
~//~ Don't you see, Hitomi? You can break free from the strings, you were given the power, but it doesn't come without a price you must be strong; to withstand everything that will be played against you. In all despair you must continue to walk, to protect those you love. Show the puppet master that you, humanity can walk for themselves ~//~
Hitomi remained silent at the voice echoing around her "I have to be strong.." she said.
~//~ that's right. True you have change fate's plan but they do not have to end so devastating as Sora said. You can change it, for the better, but you must fight for it. Will you fight? ~//~
"yes...Yes I'll fight it!!" she exclaimed looking at the earth. "But where are you? Who are you?" she spoke to the ocean. `~//~We've met, I am Mizu no Tenshi, your angel of the waters, but perhaps I will reveal who I truly am to you in the future ~//~
"Wait" she called out but received no answer. She conitue to look at the serene ocean "I can't let everyone suffer for my expense; I have to become strong" she promised to herself she look around.
She was lost.
She look to her pendant and held it "Take me back to the castle, please?" she ask softly. The pendant begin to glow and light spewed from it, creating a path of light. Still holding it she begin to follow the path, her mind still on her meeting with the mysterious women, Sora.
And the more mysterious mizu no tenshi
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The prognostication machine has stopped, I cannot see my ideal future" the voice echoed in the empty machinations of his empire. He stroke his long beard pondering what power could stopped it from showing him his future?
"This is not the first time it has happen, the dragon?" he said to himself. "Fate has once again robbed me of my future." He must hurry, he must break the chain of fate but he needed the dragon; the god of the sky, escaflowne.
"Dornkirk-sama..."
Dornkirk turned his head slightly to only see his Maudoshi standing right near the giant machine where he had came to take as his only support to keep him alive. "What have you found? OF the truth of what was meant to be?" he ask.
One of the maudoshi, a bald man with small spectacles, stepped forward "From our magics, we've come to the conclusion that something, ten years ago had change the course of fate. We believed that it has come back to Gaea" he explained. Dornkirk look at them with interest "is that so?" he spoke calmly.
"Hai, Dornkirk-sama"
"Interesting. This thing may be vital, along with the dragon to complete our destiny" he spoke to himself. He glanced at the earth and a sad, glazed look swept to his eyes "Earth, I wonder how much has changed?" he thought to himself, silently musing how long he had lived while his home had gone through so many changes.
"What about our experimentation? Dilandau?" he spoke. The head stepped forward and faced him "He is everything we hoped to be, but, strategos disagrees"
"Gabreilus?"
"Yes, he had sentiments towards the girl Dilandau once was" he explained. "Though they should be coming back from Austuria. We found out, Escaflowne is there"
Dornkirk stroke his beard once again "Looks like our allies are hiding something from us. Very well, we shall take it from them tomorrow, when they least expect it" he ordered.
"Hai, Dornkirk-sama" they said in unison and disperse, leaving the old man alone once again to tend to his needs.
"Something ten years ago, change the plans of fate, such a powerful force...what can it be? I must have it; it may be the only way to see my ideal future"
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"Man that party was unexpected"
"Tell me about it, I got kicked in the stomach by royalty" Viole said sarcastically still wincing, holding his stomach in pain. Most if not all the dragon slayers came back to their little base with more than a few scratches and groaning in pain. "Shit, who knew that Fanelian prince had so much anger" Gatty exclaimed while Dallet nodded in agreement.
"By the way, nice how you slammed that chair over Allen Schezars head, Chesta"
"He had it coming" Chesta replied with one eye closed. Everyone decided to laugh away their bruised ego's in all the while Guimel was the only one who remained quiet. "Hey Guimel, you ok?" Miguel ask but he had a good idea what was bothering him along with the others.
"yeah."
"it's all right; I'm sure Hitomi is fine" Chesta tried to assure but Guimel refuse to replace his doubtful look in his face. "That stupid ass head! HE had no right to hit Hitomi, that dickless ass shit" Miguel cursed and received strange looks from his fellow slayers.
"What? She took that hit for me, I have a right to be mad that she got hurt when it should have been me instead" he defended angrily. "That guys a pain, what crawled up his ass and dies?" Dallet spat while the others agreed with him.
"His home was destroyed, his people were scattered and his only family he knew was killed before his very eyes" Guimel answered looking down in a pensive state. This caught the attention of Chesta "Guimel, you feel sorry for him?" he ask quite surprised.
"I can relate that's all..." Guimel replied to him. The Ds gave him solemn look while others look clueless, having no idea why he could relate to the enemy. "Well, it's late, we better get to sleep; we have training at dawn" Miguel spoke, breaking the silence.
"Er, Dilandau-sama never gives us a break" one of them commented while they retreated to their room, this time, only Viole and Guimel remained. "Guimel" Viole began and saw the young man stare at him with a questioning look. "This is so hard to say" Viole thought to himself.
"Viole, what is it?" Guimel ask a little concern, he never seen his friend so nervous before. "I...I..Don't give up on her, theirs a chance she might join us, so don't give up" he spoke at once. Guimels eyes slightly widen "Oh Viole, you didn't ask" he began.
"no, but me and Gatty got to talking and well, I think we've got a good chance" he confessed. "I was just nervous because I didn't want to get your hope up" Viole answered to him. Guimel put his hand on his shoulder "You're such a strange guy, you know that" Guimel said and Viole turn a little red from embarrassment. Guimel chuckled at this "Well, I'm hitting the sack, so see you at dawn?" he said and Viole nodded.
"oh Viole"
"yeah"
"Mind not looking at my pants next time you spill your wine?"
"Shut-it sheep herder, it's not like I got a rise seeing that!" he spat. This received more snickering from Guimel. "Yeah, yeah *Cough* fag *Cough*"
"SHUT-UP GUIMEL!!! I'M NOT GAY!!! I WANTED TO RIDE HITOMI AS SOON AS I SAW HER IN THAT DRESS--"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Crap" Viole thought as he saw Guimel unsheathe his sword "I'm giving you three....THREE" he exclaimed and chased Viole around the vione for the remainder of the night.
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Sweat dripped from Vans forehead as he swing his sword in a musical dance. He gripped it tighter as he fought against the ocean breeze that blew in the city Palas. He gritted his teeth, remembering the recent events of tonight and suddenly, dropped his sword and falling to his knees, his arms supporting him.
"Why? Why do I keep hurting her? I hate this.." he spoke to himself disgusted. He remembered her words, and it cut through him like a double- edged sword. One of his hands went under his red tunic revealing a dirtied bracelet no longer shining brightly but dingy and dim.
"The bracelet I gave her.." he trailed off and closed his eyes, still remembering the day when he thought she died before his eyes. "I always thought she died in that light like the men did in those stories Balgus use to tell me..." he thought ti himself. Then she suddenly came back, it was like seeing a ghost from Van's past; he didn't know how to take it, he felt so much hit him in that spot.
"If she was alive....why didn't she try to reach me? Folken? Did she just forget about all of us, altogether?" This thought tormented him constantly. "Then I have to go and screw it up..." he thought glumly; Hitomi would never forgive him now.
"Oh, I didn't mean to disturb you"
Van turned around "Millerna-hime, what brings you here?" he ask surprised. "I was looking for Allen; but he's still out, looking for your friend, Hitomi" she said but quite icily at tone of Hitomi's name. Van slightly scowled at her; he didn't like how she used that tone at the mention of Hitomi's name.
"Well, he's not here" he said harshly her. Millerna smiled at him "I can see that" she said and Van gave her a suspicious stare. "I heard about what happen to you're home. I'm very sorry, Prince Fanel" she said sincerely. Van just look at her before turning away "I don't need pity from you" he spoke tonelessly to her. Millerna sighed at this and kneeled besides him "I may not know what you may be going through but as one of royalty like yourself, I would want to help you" she spoke. She sat besides him looking up at the stars "I never had to go through many hardships as other people have but still...I want to."
"Millerna-hime, I am not in the mood to be talkative." Van spoke and received an aggravated stare at her "Don't call me that!' she exclaim, catching Van off-guard. "Just call me Millerna; I hate being called princess" she exclaimed her hands tighten into fists.
"I hate it all, I'm only a damn princess who can't do anything, I hate that!" she spat. "Sorry." Van could only say. An awkward silence conquered them both "I think I should be going to bed" Van said and stood up "Millerna, thank you" he said before leaving her alone on the roof top. "What a strange boy, very morose" she thought to herself.
As Van walked down the stairs he looked to the bracelet and he came to terms with himself "I have to find her; I need to make it up to her" he thought and begin running in search for her.
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Now that Hitomi knows the truth, will she be the same? Will sora show herself once again? Who is Mizu no tenshi? What is his true form? And what is in store for them as Dornkirk begins his moves? To find out you must R/R and hopefully not wait for a very long time @_@
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