A/N: Sorry I took so long...Busy life, so I'm going to just get on with it. ENJOI

disclaimer: I don't own Escaflowne, only anyfing dat don't come out of Escaflowne is mine.

Hidden Treasures-

Chapter 3- Attack

"I want you to take us in and line us up with their ship, it should be easy to attack ..."

"Captain they've spotted us! They seem to be changing coarse...fast!" It was Murex from up it the watch tower.

The Captain looked toward the irritating voice of which cut him off almost smirking when he watch the boy flinch under his red gaze.

"They should have spotted us long before, changing coarse now wont do them any favours we're too close now and are in the position to cut them off wherever they choose to turn. Their fault lets us know they are stupid and very arrogant, obviously rookie sailors with a very dense captain."

"Yes, this take over shouldn't take long." The captain found Allen Schezar by his side agreeing with hi, hand on his shoulder...he hated it when Allen did that, treated him like a child. If it were anyone else he would have vented out some anger on them, but Allen was his closest acquaintance...almost like brother...almost. Besides he had been talking to himself and he didn't need anyone's approval, also it PISSED him off the way the crew listened to his every breath as his they had no minds of their own.

The dark Ruffian stiffly turned to what was his crew. "I want you ready to attack as soon as possible."

"Can't wait, I haven't had any excitement in a long time."

" You'll need to keep your anger in check , you could end up getting hurt." Allen looked to the younger man.

"I was talking to myself." With that he shook Allen's sincere hand from his shoulder and walked away to think in peace.

~*~*~

The rebel crew had now lined up with the enemy vessel who were also ready and armed, waiting for the attack. All that could be heard was the clashing of the majestic waves and the calls of sea gulls carrying through the whistling wind.

Deadly auburn eyes trained on their target, watching, analysing, ready...laughing. They danced with an insane twinkle that they devil himself schemed to steal, the beholder however was still going in for the kill, no prisoners accepted. A release of tension within him was needed, source unknown- besides, his thoughts of negotiating had run away with the wind...he smirked.

"Kill them all." His voice was hard. "Attack!" He meant business. The Captain and he crew jumped onto the enemy deck in unison.

Metal clashed with metal, the painful shouts of men ran across the water, enemy blood spurting everywhere drenching all those that were it its path. It wasn't long till there was only one man left standing- The captain understandably.

His light eyes were calm, his sword ready but his body was relaxed as if he hadn't been fighting for his life the past two long hours. He watched the back of his final opponent who has just killed his best swordsman. Putting his body into front stance- ready to attack, His brown hair falling across his face, he spoke.

"Van Fanel, we meet again."

Auburn turned to meet grey, smiling at their greeter.

TO BE CONTINUED

hope you enjoyed this, sorry it was so short, but i needed the cliff-hanger for effect.

I love van.just thought id say dat.