Hitomi continued walking but for some reason felt strange. It all seemed so familiar. The sky, the way she was dressed. Why couldn't she know what it was? It was something important. Something she should remember clearly. What was it? Could it have been- the dream!

Suddenly she remembered. How could she not recognize everything sooner? Everything was the same, even the people walking by her. The wind the smells, even the taste of the air. How could she not know? She remembered what had happened at the end.she looked around frantically to see if anyone was following her. She saw someone, but he wasn't masked. He didn't even look like he could hurt her if he tried. Safe; for now. I'd better watch out.

Van was suddenly not in his castle and in the streets of a strange place. What were all these things? None of it looked familiar. He turned, hoping he would see someone, something he knew. Seeing no one he started walking. A couple walking towards him was laughing. They'll go around me. They didn't act like they saw him. What were they doing? Maybe they could explain to him where he was. As he walked nearer, they still wouldn't stop. What? Can love infatuate you so much that you can't see people two feet in front of you? Realizing they weren't planning on stopping or turning he stood his ground.

What was the matter with these people? He was King Van Fanel of all Fanelia! They could at least show a little respect! As they got closer they almost bumped into him. They didn't even look up. They kept walking, right through him! What the hell! Staring at his hands he could see through them. Am I dead? Is this heaven? Why don't I remember dying?

Looking up he froze. He now understood where he was. Hitomi. That man. Right ahead of him. Just like the dream! But he knew he couldn't be dreaming. It had to be real. "Hitomi! Behind you, Hitomi, look! Hitomi!" She turned and saw his face. "Van? Van!" It was all the same. He knew what was going to happen next. "Hitomi! No!" He ran as fast as he could but couldn't seem to get there fast enough. She crumpled to the ground. No, it's too late! Damn it you bastard why couldn't you figure it out sooner! Now look! Tears stung his eyes. He saw the man look up and run away at the sound of Van's footsteps. How can he see me? I must not be invisible anymore. I can help her! Finally, he reached her.

He picked her head up in his arms. He looked at her face, beautiful even now. "You'll be okay. I'll make sure of that. Don't worry I'm here." He knew the words weren't true. He could already see her eyes had that distant look. He knew he would lose her. No! Snap out of it, Van! Help her! Ripping his shirt he tried to stop her bleeding. Why wouldn't it stop?

"Damn it, Hitomi! I love you too much to let you go like this! You can't die! Not now!"

"Van, I'm so happy you're here-"

"Don't talk! We're going to get through this, you hear me! We will!"

"Van, I had the dream I know you did too-"

No! This can't be happening! It wasn't real it couldn't be! If he could just find some help.

"I love you Van-"

"I love you too."

With tears streaming down his face he let go the hope of stopping the bleeding. His clothes, his hands were drenched in blood. Clutching her hand he held it close to him. He leaned down and kissed her sweet lips that were now quickly losing their warmth.

"Never forget-"

Those were her last words. The final words she ever spoke to him, to anybody. Van sat in shock holding her lifeless hand. "No! No! No!"

Suddenly he was back in his palace. "NO! Hitomi! No!" He fell to the floor clutching at his heart. It ached so much, like if a part of it had just been ripped from his chest. He couldn't stop his tears. Maybe if he tried to fly back he could still help her. She could still have a chance! He spread his wings once more and walked to the window to stare at the Mystic Moon high in the sky.

But before he could attempt it, he fell to the floor unconscious. Slowly, a black feather drifted down by his hand.