The sorrows from within
*Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Escaflowne, although I wish I did. The only thing I own is Hope, and her past history.
~* Recap on what happened last time*~
Dear Hope,
This letter is only meant to be read by you, but also if I had left.
I wanted to tell you something, just in case I never got the chance.
While I was away at college, I was thinking on our family's past.
I know that has been a touchy subject to you ever since dad died.
But I found out that were part of a ancient race of fighters, but enough
of that now. I just wanted to tell you, that I love you with all my heart
and I will always be there for you. I know you will survive without me, cause
you have fathers strength and mothers will power.
I love you forever
and always
your brother
Shenji......
Hope crumpled up the paper, wanting to know why he had written it. Why he had thought he needed a letter for the future. Her emotions were mixing, just as the storm over head had. But all that mattered now was that Shenji was dead, and what she was going to do then.......
Author, Note:
Sorrie it took so long to update, I've had a lot to do and no time to do it in. I hope you like this new chapter, and I hope to get new feedback and any new ideas. Please R&R and let me know what you would like to see happen.
Chapter 10: The beginning of a new friendship
Just as Van seen the small weeping girl hovering over the large limp body of her deceased brother, Hope's glowing spirit came into view. The shimmering figment watched as her young daughter cried softly in the rain. Again Yuri let out one tear, as if to save the rest for a larger event. Van seen the small pear shaped water fall from the soft skin of the woman, and let his heart go out to her.
" Why did Hope have to go through so much, when she was so young?" Van asked, turning to look at the small girl in the rain.
" Every one has there sorrows in their life, and these are hers. One person gets what they can handle, and I guess a higher power thought she could handle what she went through. But with every sorrow there should come a time where happiness breaks through the clouds of darkness, but Hope has not found it yet. Also with every sadness a person is put through there is a purpose, and Hope has a purpose for going through the death and the pain she has withstood. Her path is lengthy, and she will need help, and it will bring Geae into forever peace." Yuri spoke as if Hope could hear every word that she was saying. She said it clear and loud, but gentleness was strung between the words.
" I see, But Geae has been at peace, except Dilandau's pitiful attempts at destroying and taking over all of Geae" Van said looking over some of Dilandau's attacks.
" Oh yes, but the fighting is yet to come. Geae is having problems within certain countries, yet the leaders do not ask for assistance, so they start hating other countries and then the fighting starts" Yuri said matter of factly.
" Do you mean to tell me that Geae is yet to have another war?" Van hesitated, not wanting to hear what the spirit had to say, knowing what the answer would be.
" Yes, either my daughter helps you, or Geae is plunged into darkness, forever in the rain." Yuri spoke softly giving the horror filled sentence the accent it needed to scare any one. " I will let you sleep now, but I will visit you tomorrow, there is more you need to see, but be warned, do not leave my daughter alone at night, for that will spell your doom." Yuri's voice faded and everything went black.
Van opened his eyes and seen he was in his room, in the large bed, covered in clod sweat. He looked down on where Hope was sleeping, but she wasn't there. He got up from under the heavy covers, and searched frantically for the young girl. But as he was about to exit his room the door opened, and there was Hope, carrying a large bowl of water and some towels.
" What are you doing, and why did you leave?" van asked not knowing what to say.
" I brought some water and a couple of towel because you seemed you were having a nightmare and you were burning up, I just wanted to help." Hope walked over to a large dresser and set down the large bowl, her arms fell to her side as if they were going to fall from her body.
" Well, just wake me up next time, ok" Van said a little softer knowing he may have hurt her feelings, and he felt bad for using the tone he did when she just wanted to be helpful.
" All right" She said putting the towels beside the large bowl.
Van looked out the window and seen that it was still dark, but knowing he would not be able to go back to sleep.
" We should get back to sleep, we have a long day a head of us." van suggested, motioning her to the small bed she made for herself.
" Yes, but I wont be able to sleep, I don't sleep much any more." Hope said turning herself around, facing the heap of blankets.
" Neither would I, so what would you like to do?" Van planted a smile on his face, but you could barely see it since the room was so dark, but Van didn't notice until he was finished searching for Hope.
" Im not sure, we could just talk, or we could go for a walk, or what ever, Im your prisoner" Hope said lowering her hear a little at the word prisoner.
" Your not my prisoner, I found out enough to show me that your to be trusted" Van walked over and started a fire and lit some of the candles.
" Really, but I have barely told you anything, how would you know?" Hope asked now interested in the conversation.
" I have my sources, but you don't have to worry about that, But there is one thing." Van changed his tune of voice to a more serious and deep sounding tone.
" What is that?" Hope asked, wanting to know what the one thing was.
" Allen wont trust me on my sources, so would you mind staying in here and acting like a prisoner, but just around every one else?" He ask, not knowing if he had asked it right. Remembering what Yuri said to not leave her alone at night.
" Sure, I understand you must for fill your duties as king, and I will follow your lead." Hope said her voice sounded at least a little happier.
" Thank you" Van whispered, as he took a seat by the roaring fire which sent a calm erie light throughout the room.
Both people sat in the warm grasp of the blaze, in silence, just thinking of different things. Until they broke the silence.
" So," Both of them said in unison. They let out a giggle, and then the silence proceeded.
" Hope?" Van started the conversation, wanting to stomp out the quiet corners of the room.
" Yes, Milord" Hope said, still a little confused on what to call him.
" Please, just Van, I wanted to know if you would ever want to learn how to defend yourself.?" he asked, knowing that one day Dilandau will come to claim his prisoner, and he wanted to make sure that she could take care of herself.
" All right, Van, As a matter of fact I would like to learn how to protect myself, just in case Dilandau comes back." Hope said turning her body towards Van.
Van looked at the young girl, and her eyes showed determination, courage, strength, and gentleness. He also seen a certain girl in her eyes, Hitomi. Van couldn't help but think of Hitomi when he looked at her. Then he remembered what Hope had said ' I met her in a hospital bay' and he wanted to know why,and it killed him not to know.
" Well tomorrow I will see if I can get one of my soldiers to train you." Van said knowing not to push the idea of Hitomi.
" All right, Van, could I ask you some questions?" Hope wondered if he would allow it.
" Sure, ask what ever you want, I was asking a lot yesterday." He nodded.
" Well, would I be able to stay here, I don't have much on the mystic moon, and the people here are so nice." Hope looked towards the window, the sky was clear and stars filled it like lights on a Christmas tree.
" You are welcome here for as long as you want, But why isn't there any one on the mystic moon, don't you have friends?" He asked, knowing it might be a harsh question, he regretted asking it after it left his lips.
" Thank you, but I won't need to stay for a while, I want to see if I can get a job and get a home of my own. As for the friends thing, no I don't, the only friend I had was Hitomi and I haven't seen her in a while, she probably forgot about me." Hope got up and walked towards the window, she opened the doors and walked out. Her eyes traveled along each star, as if to remember it always. She didn't see any constellations that were on her home planet, but the stars here were so much more beautiful. Her breathing was deep and slow, her heart at ease and her eyes soft with kindness, but for all they new they could harden up until nothing would see past them.
Before anything could move or anything could take another breathe there was a bright flash of light. Hope felt a pull towards the light, knowing something formilliar would be there. Van thought the same thing, but his heart screamed one name 'Hitomi'
" Van would we be able to see what that was?" Hope asked twisting her head around.
" Sure, I wouldn't mind going out any way." Van didn't know if she knew what that was so he thought he would keep his mouth shut.
Both Van and Hope walked out of the kitchen quarters and towards the stables. The hitched up 2 horses and slowly made there way towards the place where the light had been. As a small field surounded by trees came into view, Hope and Van got off their horses.
Van's heart sank as all that was laying there was a track bag, but it also wasn't the same used track bag that Hitomi used to carry around. But on the other hand Hope's spirits lightened as she recognized the gym bag. She ran and grabbed it, noticing the weight.
Hope sat down on the soft, yet damp, grass, and opened the black bag. She found some cloths, her cd player, her cds, her biking gloves( which are black), and last but not least her sunglasses.
" Whoo hoooo" Hope cheered quietly to herself.
Van seen the instant change i her voice and was happy for her, anything that made her happy, would make everything easier.
" Did you find something that you like?" Van asked.
" yes my gym bag, and its full of my stuff." Hope flipped her bag over her right shoulder and hopped up on her horse.
" Well that's good, Should we go back to the castle, or would you like to go riding for a bit. No one should be up for at least 2 hours." Van said knowing that it was still pretty early.
" Lets go riding, it would show me around and then I wouldn't have to rely on any one, unless Im being a prisoner." Hope said having a small smile on her face, her bag being here sure cheered her up.
They rode for and hour and stopped to let the horses have a drink. They were in front of a small lake, the slowly descending moon cased a shadow that looked similar to a hand grabbing for anything that would create a will to be free.
As Hope sat and listened to the water rise and fall, Van walked and watched the young girl take in the beauty of the land so differently than Hitomi did, although they were in a war, and they didn't have much time to think about anything.
The moon began to set, and the sun's rays took hold of each corner and chased out the shadows.
" We should head back, before any body thinks you killed me and fled to the forests." Van laughed, his first real laugh in a long time.
" Yeah, my pants are getting wet any way." She returned his laugh with a smile.
'I guess she doesn't laugh that much' Van thought to himself, although he wasn't the only one hearing his thoughts.
' No she doesn't Milord, she hasn't laughed at anything for a very long time, all she can let out is a smile and even then it may not be real.' The only Voice Van could think of that would be talking about Hope would Be her mother Yuri.
' Well she has been through a lot' Another message was sent through there minds.
' Yes, yes she has, but I must go Van Fanel, but I will visit you tonight' Yuri whispered before she left.
" Are we going Van?" Hope asked, looking at Van in a strange way.
" Yes" Was all the young king could say.
They rode in silence, each person thinking of different things, yet they were similar in some ways. Hope had her bag securely over her shoulder and her eyes never left the road. Van, his eyes were every where, to the sky, to the ground, to the flowers that grew wild on the side of the path. Once they got back to the castle it still seemed that there was no sign of movement, they put the horses in the stables, and walked into the large stone building. Everything was so still, and quiet, Hope felt that she had to make no sound or it would shatter every window in that hall way. They made it back to Vans room, the fire was still going and the window still open. The only thing that had changed was the little bit of flower petals that had blown in by the wind.
Van walked over to the ajar windows and shut them, he then walked slowly over to the dresser and got out his favorite outfit, his beige pants and a red t-shirt. He pulled of his shirt that he had been wearing earlier and with this action Hope whipped around and blushed madly.
" Sorry, I should leave and let you change alone." Hope said, barely over a whisper.
" No its all right, just stay turned around." Van thought, and was embarrassed that he didn't think of Hope when he started to change.
" All right" Hope said, sitting down once again and looking through her bag.
" Im finished, just to let you know." Van said looking at the young girl again fixated over her bag.
" Ok, is there any where I could change, my clothing is barely staying on me as it is?" She asked looking over her torn shirt and pants.
" Sure, there's a bathroom right through that door." Van's hand motioned to the far door in the room.
Van sat for a while waiting for the silver haired girl to come out of the room, and he didn't want Allen to come in and see she was gone.
" Are you all right?" He asked, just in case something had happened in there.
" Im fine, sorry im taking so long." She stepped out of the room, but it looked as if she hadn't changed. She wore the some clothing, but these weren't torn, but they were black. But there was some additions to her wardrobe. She had on her biking gloves and a pair of boots that made her look like she was part of the army. With her black clothing it made her hair shine brighter that what it would have. Van didn't take to the clothing to well though it made her look mysterious and evil and that's the last impression he wanted Allen to see.
" How come you like black so much?" Van asked wanting to know why this young girl had sucked he color out of her clothing.
" My father use to say that you should wear what you feel, it would get the message through to people that your personality would not." Hope explained.
" Oh, ok" Van agreed, not knowing what to say to that.
Authors Note:
Hey how did you like it. Please R&R and let me know what you think.
Thanz
bye bye for now.
*Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Escaflowne, although I wish I did. The only thing I own is Hope, and her past history.
~* Recap on what happened last time*~
Dear Hope,
This letter is only meant to be read by you, but also if I had left.
I wanted to tell you something, just in case I never got the chance.
While I was away at college, I was thinking on our family's past.
I know that has been a touchy subject to you ever since dad died.
But I found out that were part of a ancient race of fighters, but enough
of that now. I just wanted to tell you, that I love you with all my heart
and I will always be there for you. I know you will survive without me, cause
you have fathers strength and mothers will power.
I love you forever
and always
your brother
Shenji......
Hope crumpled up the paper, wanting to know why he had written it. Why he had thought he needed a letter for the future. Her emotions were mixing, just as the storm over head had. But all that mattered now was that Shenji was dead, and what she was going to do then.......
Author, Note:
Sorrie it took so long to update, I've had a lot to do and no time to do it in. I hope you like this new chapter, and I hope to get new feedback and any new ideas. Please R&R and let me know what you would like to see happen.
Chapter 10: The beginning of a new friendship
Just as Van seen the small weeping girl hovering over the large limp body of her deceased brother, Hope's glowing spirit came into view. The shimmering figment watched as her young daughter cried softly in the rain. Again Yuri let out one tear, as if to save the rest for a larger event. Van seen the small pear shaped water fall from the soft skin of the woman, and let his heart go out to her.
" Why did Hope have to go through so much, when she was so young?" Van asked, turning to look at the small girl in the rain.
" Every one has there sorrows in their life, and these are hers. One person gets what they can handle, and I guess a higher power thought she could handle what she went through. But with every sorrow there should come a time where happiness breaks through the clouds of darkness, but Hope has not found it yet. Also with every sadness a person is put through there is a purpose, and Hope has a purpose for going through the death and the pain she has withstood. Her path is lengthy, and she will need help, and it will bring Geae into forever peace." Yuri spoke as if Hope could hear every word that she was saying. She said it clear and loud, but gentleness was strung between the words.
" I see, But Geae has been at peace, except Dilandau's pitiful attempts at destroying and taking over all of Geae" Van said looking over some of Dilandau's attacks.
" Oh yes, but the fighting is yet to come. Geae is having problems within certain countries, yet the leaders do not ask for assistance, so they start hating other countries and then the fighting starts" Yuri said matter of factly.
" Do you mean to tell me that Geae is yet to have another war?" Van hesitated, not wanting to hear what the spirit had to say, knowing what the answer would be.
" Yes, either my daughter helps you, or Geae is plunged into darkness, forever in the rain." Yuri spoke softly giving the horror filled sentence the accent it needed to scare any one. " I will let you sleep now, but I will visit you tomorrow, there is more you need to see, but be warned, do not leave my daughter alone at night, for that will spell your doom." Yuri's voice faded and everything went black.
Van opened his eyes and seen he was in his room, in the large bed, covered in clod sweat. He looked down on where Hope was sleeping, but she wasn't there. He got up from under the heavy covers, and searched frantically for the young girl. But as he was about to exit his room the door opened, and there was Hope, carrying a large bowl of water and some towels.
" What are you doing, and why did you leave?" van asked not knowing what to say.
" I brought some water and a couple of towel because you seemed you were having a nightmare and you were burning up, I just wanted to help." Hope walked over to a large dresser and set down the large bowl, her arms fell to her side as if they were going to fall from her body.
" Well, just wake me up next time, ok" Van said a little softer knowing he may have hurt her feelings, and he felt bad for using the tone he did when she just wanted to be helpful.
" All right" She said putting the towels beside the large bowl.
Van looked out the window and seen that it was still dark, but knowing he would not be able to go back to sleep.
" We should get back to sleep, we have a long day a head of us." van suggested, motioning her to the small bed she made for herself.
" Yes, but I wont be able to sleep, I don't sleep much any more." Hope said turning herself around, facing the heap of blankets.
" Neither would I, so what would you like to do?" Van planted a smile on his face, but you could barely see it since the room was so dark, but Van didn't notice until he was finished searching for Hope.
" Im not sure, we could just talk, or we could go for a walk, or what ever, Im your prisoner" Hope said lowering her hear a little at the word prisoner.
" Your not my prisoner, I found out enough to show me that your to be trusted" Van walked over and started a fire and lit some of the candles.
" Really, but I have barely told you anything, how would you know?" Hope asked now interested in the conversation.
" I have my sources, but you don't have to worry about that, But there is one thing." Van changed his tune of voice to a more serious and deep sounding tone.
" What is that?" Hope asked, wanting to know what the one thing was.
" Allen wont trust me on my sources, so would you mind staying in here and acting like a prisoner, but just around every one else?" He ask, not knowing if he had asked it right. Remembering what Yuri said to not leave her alone at night.
" Sure, I understand you must for fill your duties as king, and I will follow your lead." Hope said her voice sounded at least a little happier.
" Thank you" Van whispered, as he took a seat by the roaring fire which sent a calm erie light throughout the room.
Both people sat in the warm grasp of the blaze, in silence, just thinking of different things. Until they broke the silence.
" So," Both of them said in unison. They let out a giggle, and then the silence proceeded.
" Hope?" Van started the conversation, wanting to stomp out the quiet corners of the room.
" Yes, Milord" Hope said, still a little confused on what to call him.
" Please, just Van, I wanted to know if you would ever want to learn how to defend yourself.?" he asked, knowing that one day Dilandau will come to claim his prisoner, and he wanted to make sure that she could take care of herself.
" All right, Van, As a matter of fact I would like to learn how to protect myself, just in case Dilandau comes back." Hope said turning her body towards Van.
Van looked at the young girl, and her eyes showed determination, courage, strength, and gentleness. He also seen a certain girl in her eyes, Hitomi. Van couldn't help but think of Hitomi when he looked at her. Then he remembered what Hope had said ' I met her in a hospital bay' and he wanted to know why,and it killed him not to know.
" Well tomorrow I will see if I can get one of my soldiers to train you." Van said knowing not to push the idea of Hitomi.
" All right, Van, could I ask you some questions?" Hope wondered if he would allow it.
" Sure, ask what ever you want, I was asking a lot yesterday." He nodded.
" Well, would I be able to stay here, I don't have much on the mystic moon, and the people here are so nice." Hope looked towards the window, the sky was clear and stars filled it like lights on a Christmas tree.
" You are welcome here for as long as you want, But why isn't there any one on the mystic moon, don't you have friends?" He asked, knowing it might be a harsh question, he regretted asking it after it left his lips.
" Thank you, but I won't need to stay for a while, I want to see if I can get a job and get a home of my own. As for the friends thing, no I don't, the only friend I had was Hitomi and I haven't seen her in a while, she probably forgot about me." Hope got up and walked towards the window, she opened the doors and walked out. Her eyes traveled along each star, as if to remember it always. She didn't see any constellations that were on her home planet, but the stars here were so much more beautiful. Her breathing was deep and slow, her heart at ease and her eyes soft with kindness, but for all they new they could harden up until nothing would see past them.
Before anything could move or anything could take another breathe there was a bright flash of light. Hope felt a pull towards the light, knowing something formilliar would be there. Van thought the same thing, but his heart screamed one name 'Hitomi'
" Van would we be able to see what that was?" Hope asked twisting her head around.
" Sure, I wouldn't mind going out any way." Van didn't know if she knew what that was so he thought he would keep his mouth shut.
Both Van and Hope walked out of the kitchen quarters and towards the stables. The hitched up 2 horses and slowly made there way towards the place where the light had been. As a small field surounded by trees came into view, Hope and Van got off their horses.
Van's heart sank as all that was laying there was a track bag, but it also wasn't the same used track bag that Hitomi used to carry around. But on the other hand Hope's spirits lightened as she recognized the gym bag. She ran and grabbed it, noticing the weight.
Hope sat down on the soft, yet damp, grass, and opened the black bag. She found some cloths, her cd player, her cds, her biking gloves( which are black), and last but not least her sunglasses.
" Whoo hoooo" Hope cheered quietly to herself.
Van seen the instant change i her voice and was happy for her, anything that made her happy, would make everything easier.
" Did you find something that you like?" Van asked.
" yes my gym bag, and its full of my stuff." Hope flipped her bag over her right shoulder and hopped up on her horse.
" Well that's good, Should we go back to the castle, or would you like to go riding for a bit. No one should be up for at least 2 hours." Van said knowing that it was still pretty early.
" Lets go riding, it would show me around and then I wouldn't have to rely on any one, unless Im being a prisoner." Hope said having a small smile on her face, her bag being here sure cheered her up.
They rode for and hour and stopped to let the horses have a drink. They were in front of a small lake, the slowly descending moon cased a shadow that looked similar to a hand grabbing for anything that would create a will to be free.
As Hope sat and listened to the water rise and fall, Van walked and watched the young girl take in the beauty of the land so differently than Hitomi did, although they were in a war, and they didn't have much time to think about anything.
The moon began to set, and the sun's rays took hold of each corner and chased out the shadows.
" We should head back, before any body thinks you killed me and fled to the forests." Van laughed, his first real laugh in a long time.
" Yeah, my pants are getting wet any way." She returned his laugh with a smile.
'I guess she doesn't laugh that much' Van thought to himself, although he wasn't the only one hearing his thoughts.
' No she doesn't Milord, she hasn't laughed at anything for a very long time, all she can let out is a smile and even then it may not be real.' The only Voice Van could think of that would be talking about Hope would Be her mother Yuri.
' Well she has been through a lot' Another message was sent through there minds.
' Yes, yes she has, but I must go Van Fanel, but I will visit you tonight' Yuri whispered before she left.
" Are we going Van?" Hope asked, looking at Van in a strange way.
" Yes" Was all the young king could say.
They rode in silence, each person thinking of different things, yet they were similar in some ways. Hope had her bag securely over her shoulder and her eyes never left the road. Van, his eyes were every where, to the sky, to the ground, to the flowers that grew wild on the side of the path. Once they got back to the castle it still seemed that there was no sign of movement, they put the horses in the stables, and walked into the large stone building. Everything was so still, and quiet, Hope felt that she had to make no sound or it would shatter every window in that hall way. They made it back to Vans room, the fire was still going and the window still open. The only thing that had changed was the little bit of flower petals that had blown in by the wind.
Van walked over to the ajar windows and shut them, he then walked slowly over to the dresser and got out his favorite outfit, his beige pants and a red t-shirt. He pulled of his shirt that he had been wearing earlier and with this action Hope whipped around and blushed madly.
" Sorry, I should leave and let you change alone." Hope said, barely over a whisper.
" No its all right, just stay turned around." Van thought, and was embarrassed that he didn't think of Hope when he started to change.
" All right" Hope said, sitting down once again and looking through her bag.
" Im finished, just to let you know." Van said looking at the young girl again fixated over her bag.
" Ok, is there any where I could change, my clothing is barely staying on me as it is?" She asked looking over her torn shirt and pants.
" Sure, there's a bathroom right through that door." Van's hand motioned to the far door in the room.
Van sat for a while waiting for the silver haired girl to come out of the room, and he didn't want Allen to come in and see she was gone.
" Are you all right?" He asked, just in case something had happened in there.
" Im fine, sorry im taking so long." She stepped out of the room, but it looked as if she hadn't changed. She wore the some clothing, but these weren't torn, but they were black. But there was some additions to her wardrobe. She had on her biking gloves and a pair of boots that made her look like she was part of the army. With her black clothing it made her hair shine brighter that what it would have. Van didn't take to the clothing to well though it made her look mysterious and evil and that's the last impression he wanted Allen to see.
" How come you like black so much?" Van asked wanting to know why this young girl had sucked he color out of her clothing.
" My father use to say that you should wear what you feel, it would get the message through to people that your personality would not." Hope explained.
" Oh, ok" Van agreed, not knowing what to say to that.
Authors Note:
Hey how did you like it. Please R&R and let me know what you think.
Thanz
bye bye for now.