Rise of the Dark Moon
(Cast: Hitomi Kanzaki, Amano, Yukari, Eries Aria Aston, Van Fanel, Varie
(Escariina) Fanel, Allen Shezaar, Serena, Millerna, Dryden Fassa, Folken,
Vertan Gwendelea Atalantine, Chid, and Merle) [Countries: Dragon isle,
Freid, Fanelia and Asturia] {I do not own any of the original characters
art or rights to Escaflowne I only own the Vertan}
A young girl with twin braids of sea foam colored hair flying out behind her as she ran down the steps into the garden behind the palace of Fanelia careful of the large heavy basket in her arms. Giggling breathlessly she sped through the maze with little trouble but for the girth of her courtly dress and the added weight of the basket. Crystal eyes glowed softly at the thought of the afternoon spent with her betrothed on the picnic she had prepared herself.
Joy washed over her at the thought of spending the afternoon with the one she loved dearly for a fun filled day of picnicking and riding. Occupied with these thoughts she took the last turn of the maze to fast and nearly over balanced only to find her footing at the last second and recover. Breathless but happy she walked into the archway to the central area of the garden only to stop stock still.
Her betrothed stood speaking quietly to their guest the princess Eries Aston. Their heads bowed towards one another till they kissed. Shaking her head she backed away from the tender moment and leaned against the outside wall of the maze. The picnic basket slipped from her numb fingers and tears came to her eyes. Cold pain made her frame shudder as warm tears fell from her eyes and she did the one thing she could think of, she ran.
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Vertan sat up in bed with a start she had not dreamed of that day for years now. Pressing a hand to her face she stood and pulled a robe over the night shirt someone had loaned her. Her figures fumbled with the belt of the robe a few times before she was able to tie it in place. A shaken sigh fell from her lips and she walked towards the balcony hoping the fresh air would sooth her nervous where sleep had only made them worse.
Stepping out into the night air she breathed in deeply letting the peace sooth her and carry the hurtful memories with it. Over to the side she heard whispers and turned to see two figures she could recognize anywhere sitting on the roof of the palace. The one leaning on the shoulder of the other it was apparent that caring and love were in the gesture. Smiling to herself Vertan retreated into her room hoping to sleep and give them privacy.
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Van had made the arrangements for sleeping quarters for Hitomi and the Lady Gwendelea with Merle's help as soon as they had arrived back at the palace. The whole time though all he wanted was to hold Hitomi and convince himself she was real, safe, and here to stay. Sighing he watched as the maids took the waking girl from him so she could bathe and sleep leaving Van with only himself again.
Rolling his shoulders he final noticed that holding his beloved for so long in complications to the ride back had taken its toll on his strength draining his energy and leaving him stiff. Yawning he retired to his chamber to bathe and then sit on his bed not really tired as of yet. Falling back on the bedding he closed his eyes hoping to sleep but no such luck for him. Growling Van flips over onto his stomach and gives the pillows a few half hearted punches to try and fluff them into some semblance of comfort. With an agitated sigh Van fell back face first into them muffling whatever he next said. Rolling over and getting off the bed he went to the balcony and stood outside hoping the night air would sooth him and take away the restless energy he was feeling.
Climbing over the rail of the balcony and walking sure footedly over the roof to sit in his favorite spot he looked up at the starry sky and thought about the events that had accrued over the last twenty four hours. He was so absorbed in his thoughts he didn't notice the slender figure that climbed up and over the rail of the balcony a few feet away from where he sat. Nor did he notice that same figure hoisted itself onto the roof and walk cautiously over to where he sat till it laid it's hand on his shoulder. Jumping slightly and turned to look into a vibrant set of emerald eyes.
The two figures stayed that way frozen for some time before a sound of pure joy ripped from the tongue of the young woman and her arms wrapped around the other. Van smiled into Hitomi's hair and breathed in the scent that was uniquely her, the smell of wind and wildflowers with a touch of earth that came from her running. They sat there holding each other happy to just stare at the stars and enjoy the shared heat and company of one another. They sat there watching the stars till sleep crept up to both of them and they fell asleep curled together on the roof of the palace.
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Well till next chapter this is it for me and here is the deal I want another review!!!! So please R&R thank you (bows to readers)
A young girl with twin braids of sea foam colored hair flying out behind her as she ran down the steps into the garden behind the palace of Fanelia careful of the large heavy basket in her arms. Giggling breathlessly she sped through the maze with little trouble but for the girth of her courtly dress and the added weight of the basket. Crystal eyes glowed softly at the thought of the afternoon spent with her betrothed on the picnic she had prepared herself.
Joy washed over her at the thought of spending the afternoon with the one she loved dearly for a fun filled day of picnicking and riding. Occupied with these thoughts she took the last turn of the maze to fast and nearly over balanced only to find her footing at the last second and recover. Breathless but happy she walked into the archway to the central area of the garden only to stop stock still.
Her betrothed stood speaking quietly to their guest the princess Eries Aston. Their heads bowed towards one another till they kissed. Shaking her head she backed away from the tender moment and leaned against the outside wall of the maze. The picnic basket slipped from her numb fingers and tears came to her eyes. Cold pain made her frame shudder as warm tears fell from her eyes and she did the one thing she could think of, she ran.
*_*_*
Vertan sat up in bed with a start she had not dreamed of that day for years now. Pressing a hand to her face she stood and pulled a robe over the night shirt someone had loaned her. Her figures fumbled with the belt of the robe a few times before she was able to tie it in place. A shaken sigh fell from her lips and she walked towards the balcony hoping the fresh air would sooth her nervous where sleep had only made them worse.
Stepping out into the night air she breathed in deeply letting the peace sooth her and carry the hurtful memories with it. Over to the side she heard whispers and turned to see two figures she could recognize anywhere sitting on the roof of the palace. The one leaning on the shoulder of the other it was apparent that caring and love were in the gesture. Smiling to herself Vertan retreated into her room hoping to sleep and give them privacy.
*_*_*
Van had made the arrangements for sleeping quarters for Hitomi and the Lady Gwendelea with Merle's help as soon as they had arrived back at the palace. The whole time though all he wanted was to hold Hitomi and convince himself she was real, safe, and here to stay. Sighing he watched as the maids took the waking girl from him so she could bathe and sleep leaving Van with only himself again.
Rolling his shoulders he final noticed that holding his beloved for so long in complications to the ride back had taken its toll on his strength draining his energy and leaving him stiff. Yawning he retired to his chamber to bathe and then sit on his bed not really tired as of yet. Falling back on the bedding he closed his eyes hoping to sleep but no such luck for him. Growling Van flips over onto his stomach and gives the pillows a few half hearted punches to try and fluff them into some semblance of comfort. With an agitated sigh Van fell back face first into them muffling whatever he next said. Rolling over and getting off the bed he went to the balcony and stood outside hoping the night air would sooth him and take away the restless energy he was feeling.
Climbing over the rail of the balcony and walking sure footedly over the roof to sit in his favorite spot he looked up at the starry sky and thought about the events that had accrued over the last twenty four hours. He was so absorbed in his thoughts he didn't notice the slender figure that climbed up and over the rail of the balcony a few feet away from where he sat. Nor did he notice that same figure hoisted itself onto the roof and walk cautiously over to where he sat till it laid it's hand on his shoulder. Jumping slightly and turned to look into a vibrant set of emerald eyes.
The two figures stayed that way frozen for some time before a sound of pure joy ripped from the tongue of the young woman and her arms wrapped around the other. Van smiled into Hitomi's hair and breathed in the scent that was uniquely her, the smell of wind and wildflowers with a touch of earth that came from her running. They sat there holding each other happy to just stare at the stars and enjoy the shared heat and company of one another. They sat there watching the stars till sleep crept up to both of them and they fell asleep curled together on the roof of the palace.
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Well till next chapter this is it for me and here is the deal I want another review!!!! So please R&R thank you (bows to readers)