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Last Time:
Hitomi collapsed on the tiled floor as her body was racked by retching sobs. She didn't notice as her only two friends in this world saw her and ran to her trying to comfort her.
She didn't hear Yukari ask what was wrong.
She didn't notice Amano's worried looks.
She did notice the pain.
The tears.
The fear.
The sadness.
Hitomi Kanzaki's mind was full of different thought each moving at unimaginable speeds but one screamed above the rest.
"I want to be with Van!"
Hitomi Kanzaki didn't notice the blue light descend from the sky as she fell into unconsciousness.
Hitomi Kanzaki didn't notice as she, Yukari, and Amano were pulled up as it re-ascended.
Hitomi Kanzaki didn't notice as she returned to the world of her lover.
Her world.
Gaea.
Continuation:
~*Angel *~
Life isn't always fair. It can give you something great, something that brings out the happiness in you even if you think that you posses none, something that makes you want to be better just for that certain something. Then it is swept away by the life that gave it to you in the first place. You sometimes fight for that certain something, you fight as hard and as long as you can only to fail and suffer the bitterness of defeat. Other times you give up the certain something with out a fight thinking that it was what would be best for the certain something special. After the act of giving the certain something special up you find that you hurt, especially your heart, but you did what you thought was best. You can live with a little pain can't you?
But then it grows.
Nothing too big at first, just a small pressure in your heart, nothing to worry about.
Then it consumes you.
Slowly you begin to wonder what could have happened if you and that certain something had stayed together. You begin to imagine your life with that certain something. Then you find that you want that life and you'd do almost anything to get it. Then you begin to try and find ways to get the certain something back. Slowly you find any and all possible ways, only to be distracted by negative thoughts on how it could affect that certain something special.
So you stop.
You give up.
Finally accepting that you will never see or know that certain something again.
Then you die.
But sometimes life can be fair.
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Van Salazar de Fanel sat at the head of the overly large conference table. Wild ebony hair fell from his head just below his dark maroon eyes. He no longer wore the loose red shirt and tan trousers of his youth, now he wore a darker red shirt with black work trousers something that his ten council members always objected too. He was unconcerned with their scrutinizing glares as his voice filled the room, addressing the matter at hand.
"Gentlemen, as you must know by now with all of the gossip and rumors, our southern boarder has been attacked. We do not know who the attackers were, but we suspect that it was the work of the Trajins—"
"Preposterous! They have been our allies since before any one in this room came to be."
Proclaimed a stout man dresses in fine silk and jewels, showing off his obvious wealth.
"That may be so Nokomis, but we have not heard any news from them in the past five years. I have no reason to believe that they are still loyal to our alliance." Van said calmly. He sat in his chair with out an outward sign of annoyance, though on the inside he was annoyed and bored out of his mind.
"That may be so, but we have no evidence that the Trajins have gone against it either." This time a balding skinny man spoke. He had on the same fine robes as the other men, though his jewelry wasn't as showy as the man whom had spoken before him.
"That is why I propose that we send another scouting party to our southern boarders. And I will be leading them this time." The draconian king shut his eyes for the on coming torment.
"But Lord Van! The last party we sent hasn't returned yet! As far as we know they could be heading back to Adom (1) as we speak!" Another man spoke.
"I'm aware of that, but as you know they have been silent for three months. And you know that they were to be here well over two months ago." Van was getting far more annoyed than usual. They may be his council, but he was still their king.
"But Lord Van why not just send one of the other generals in your stead?" the skinny man from before suggested.
"Temin you know all too well that they are need here to manage all of the attacks that have been made on Fanelia. I will go. This is not up for discussion. I take my leave in the morning along with Tokin and eight of his men. This meeting is over." Van stood up and signaled to the door for the council to leave. They all complied as they bowed and left the huge conference room.
It was after they had left that Van had finally let out a frustrated sigh and fell into his cushioned chair. One of his legs was thrown over the armrest while an arm was draped over the other. With his free hand he ran his fingers through his untamable locks. It had taken all of his will power too simply not just snap at his council for trying to convince him to stay when his men were disappearing and his kingdom was under attack. He had been on edge lately, growing angry for the slightest things and he often had to contain himself from commenting on how he didn't care what was the latest fashion or gossip when he was with one of the courtiers.
Something was wrong. He knew it. His patient was growing shorter by the day, and his temper was heating up. He only got this way when Hitomi was in danger or hurt. But she couldn't be in danger… could she?
No. He reasoned. I sent her home, back to the Mystic Moon. She's away from the dangers she would have faced here. Her future is safe. I cut off any and all contacts with her for her to remain safe. She is safe.
But what about the dangers in her world? Another voice in his head pointed out. There are just as many dangers in her world as there are in this one. At least here you could protect her.
Her place is in her world. She'd never be happy her with all the wars and fighting. Her family is on the Mystic Moon, she said herself that she missed them and I'm sure that they missed her too.
What about how much you miss her? You hurt every moment that passes with out her by your side. The ticking of each second that passes cut that much more deeply into your heart. Soon it will kill you.
Van was unable to think on the matter a the elegant, large wooden doors were thrust open and an orange- tan blur scurried into his lap causing him to fling himself up.
"LORD VAN!" the blur cried out joyfully as it wrapped its arms around his stomach and nuzzled his chest.
The draconian chuckled lightly and patted down the cat-girl's bright pink hair. "Merle! What's wrong? You haven't done this in over a year." Van chuckled again.
"Lord Van! Is it true? Is it true?! Are you really going out to the southern boarder?!" she continued without waiting for an answer, " Oh, Lord Van you can't! You can't go! You'll get hurt and then you won't come back to me!"
As the feminine feline's hold on his waist tightened, Van continued to pat her head reassuringly and hugged her back; " Merle you worry too much. I'll be fine. I just have to make sure that everything is peaceful at our boarders, then I'll be right back."
"But, Lord Van why can't you just send someone else? I'm sure Tokin can handle everything himself." Merle coaxed sniffling.
"I'm sorry Merle, but this is my kingdom, my responsibility. I can't just sit and watch as my kingdom is attacked and my people disappear and die by something that I could prevent. I won't be like those kings in other kingdoms that just sit around getting fat off of food and labor done by other people and then just buy themselves out of trouble. I promise to return Merle, and when I come back you can make a party or ball to celebrate." Van smiled as he heard Merle stop sniffling and smile.
"Really. You promise." Big cerulean cat slight eyes looked up at him.
His dark red eyes gazed back, "I promise, but you have to be good and try not to cause too much trouble."
She grinned mischievously, "But I can still get into some?"
"Just enough to keep those courtiers and council members in line." The young king chuckled
lightly.
Merle hesitated for a moment then said, "Alright Lord Van. So when do you leave?" she got off of his lap and walked around.
"I leave in the morning." Van winced as Merle screeched.
"That early Lord Van!"
He groaned and replied, "The sooner I leave Merle the sooner I get back."
Pouting Merle said, "Fine."
Van smiled as Merle stomped out of the room. Soon she would get over her slightly angered mood and go about planning the grand ball she was no doubt going to plan when he got back. This gave his mood a slightly happier lift. He smiled and got up to get ready to leave.
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