Between two worlds

Chapter one

I don't own Escaflowne, or any of it's original characters and places. So, don't sue me.

It was a week since she was back from Gaea but for her it was like a century. She didn't felt like she was at home, she felt like she was far away from it. Gaea was often in her mind. She missed all good friends that she met there, especially Van. She wanted to see him again. Her mother interrupted her thoughts.

" Hitomi, I see that you're unhappy. What's wrong? Tell me!" , she came in her room. " I hate it when you're like that. Please talk to me about your worries."

She sat on the bed next to her and embraced her.

I can't tell her what I think. She would be hurt - Hitomi thought. How can you tell your mother that you want to go away and that there's a chance that you might not see her ever again?!

" I know that something is bothering you. Please tell me."

" Oh, it's nothing important. Don't worry.", she said " It's just something about school."

" Are you sure? ", she was still concerned.

" Yes, mum. Don't worry. You know that the end of the school year is getting closer and I have to study alot. I'm just concerned about that. ", she smiled " Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. "

" All right, Hitomi. If you need any help just ask. " She kissed her on her forehead.

" I will. " Hitomi smiled. Her mother left.

She was still concerned about her daughter. She knew that it was probably because of Gaea. But she didn't know the bond between her daughter and Gaea since Hitomi hasn't told her about her feelings for Van. Somewhere deep inside she knew that she might lose her daughter but that frightened her so much that she didn't want to think about that.

Again alone in her room Hitomi thought - I have to stop acting like this. I'm only upseting my mum. I have to be myself again. But is it possible without Van?! " Oh, Van, how I miss you. ", she sighed.

Meanwhile on Gaea people in Fanelia were celebrating the peace and new future. They have rebuilt most of the country because everyone was working so hard. Even the children helped.

Ministers advised Van to organize this celebration to show his appreciation to the people.

They were all celebrating except for one person - Van.

He was sitting on a roof and looking to the Mistic Moon. He thought about Hitomi a lot. He wanted her to come back to Gaea, to live here with him. But he knew that it was selfish. He knew that it was too much to ask.

Merle observed him. She noticed that he wasn't on the party so she went to look for him. She hid herself behind the chimney. She was concerned about him, she loved him so much and she knew about his feelings towards Hitomi. She wanted to help him but she didn't know how. That made her very sad.

She jumped from the roof leaving Van with his sadness. She walked down the street, suddenly she heard a voice saying " Do you want to help him? " She was afraid. She looked in all directions but she couldn't see anyone. The voice said again " Do you want to help Van?"

" Who are you?" , she aske trembling. " What do you want from me?"

" I said do you want to help him. Answer me! ", he said with his raised voice.

Now she was very afraid. Her knees were shaking. She wanted to run, but she couldn't. She screamed for help...

This my first fanfic. Please review it and tell me if it's worth something so that I know should I continue with this story, considering this is only the first chapter.