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Come and hold my hand
I wanna contact the living
Not sure I understand
This role I've been given
I sit and talk to God
And he just laughs at my plans
My head speaks a language
I don't understand
I just want to feel real love
Feel the home that I live in
'Cause I got too much life
Running through my veins
Going to waste
I don't want to die
But I ain't keen on living either
Before I fall in love
I'm preparing to leave her
I scare myself to death
That's why I keep on running
Before I've arrived
I can see myself coming
I just want to feel real love
Feel the home that I live in
'Cause I got too much life
Running through my veins
Going to waste
And I need to feel real love
And a life ever after
I cannot give it up
I just want to feel real love
Feel the home that I live in
I got too much love
Running through my veins
To go to waste
I just wanna feel real love
In a life ever after
There's a hole in my soul
You can see it in my face
It's a real big place
Come and hold my hand
I want to contact the living
Not sure I understand
This role I've been given
Not sure I understand
Not sure I understand
Not sure I understand
Not sure I understand
Feel by Robbie Williams
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Chapter 11: Feel
Hitomi followed Yukari to the red and black convertible. "How do I let you talk me into these things?" Hitomi asked Yukari in a low whisper.
"Aw come on Hitomi, this'll be fun. I promise okay." Yukari whispered back not bothering to hide her excitement.
When they reached the convertible Yukari opened the passenger's door and gestured for Hitomi to take a seat. When Hitomi was seated Yukari slammed the door shut, startling Hitomi. "You know, I just remembered something. Me and Yoko were supposed to go out for lunch together. I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to bail." Hitomi shot a pleading look at her friend as if to shout, "Don't leave alone with him!"
"Yukari…" Hitomi growled through clenched teeth.
"Well have fun you two!" Yukari shouted as she walked away.
Hitomi sighed and wondered what she had done to deserve this. "So where we going?" Hitomi asked unenthusiastically.
"I dunno but I need to check something first." Dilandau replied. "If I were you, I'd put on that seat belt." Hitomi rolled her eyes and strapped on the belt.
They sped out of the school parking lot and down the road. Hitomi watched carelessly as the buildings passed by. Her mind floated from topic to topic. Should I say something? Or wait for him to start up a conversation? Should I even talk to him? God, why does everything have to be so complicated when it comes to Dilandau?
Time seemed to go by quickly. They had been driving for almost twenty minutes. The surroundings seemed so alien to Hitomi. Where are we? She sat up right and looked at Dilandau who looked relatively calm. "Dilandau, where are we going?"
"I have to see someone."
"Who?"
Dilandau flashed a glare at her. "What's it matter to you?"
"Nothing…"
They pulled up to what looked to be an abandoned old factory. All the windows were boarded shut. Dead vines clung to the old building. Dilandau opened his door and went to get out. "You're coming in."
"Why do I? Can't I just wait here?" Dilandau laughed to himself at her reply.
"I really don't think you would want to. Just trust on this one." Hitomi raised an eyebrow and got out. She walked behind Dilandau towards the building. He opened the heavy metallic door and held it open for Hitomi.
The interior of the building caught Hitomi completely off guard. It looked nothing like she had expected. There was a lobby that was furnished with the latest modern fashion. Vibrant colours filled the room. Hitomi could only wonder what this place was used for.
"You can wait here. I shouldn't be long." Dilandau said as he walked up to the female receptionist. Dilandau hit the sliver bell to catch her attention.
At the sound of the ring, the woman's head shot up and she smiled cheerfully at the silver haired youth before her. "Oh Dilandau-sama you're here early. I must say that's a first."
"Ya well there's a first for everything."
The woman giggled. "Well he's waiting for you. You can go see him now." Dilandau moved away from the desk and headed towards the hallway. "I should warn you though Dilandau-sama, he's not in the best of mood today."
"Really? I find it hard to believe Ema."
"Well he heard about what happened at the school." Dilandau smiled and laughed nervously.
"He heard about that?" Ema nodded. "Shit…" he breathed.
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Hitomi sat down on the blue pastel couch. Her eyes looked around the room, taking in everything she saw. Abstract paintings hung on the green pastel walls, catching your eye. Strange looking sculptures were placed randomly around the lobby.
Hitomi looked at the bright orange, kidney shaped coffee table and picked up one of the magazines on it. She flipped through the pages looking for anything to read. When ten minutes had passed, the young receptionist got up from her seat and went into her office through a door behind the desk.
"Ya!" a males voice echoed down the hallway opposite to the one Dilandau had gone down. Hitomi closed her magazine and let her curiosity to get the best of her. She paused before she stood up. What if Dilandau comes back and sees me gone? Ah, who cares? To hell with him!
She walked down the dark blue hallway and came to a stop in front white door. She walked towards the door and peered in through the small glass window. Her eyes widened at the sight. No way! Her mind screamed. It can't be! It's just not possible! She backed away from the door.
"Hitomi?" A familiar voice echoed from down the hall. Hitomi looked towards the owner and looked in disbelief. I must be dreaming! This isn't possible!
The man stood by Dilandau. He walked towards Hitomi. The light from the bright ceiling lights reflected off his turquoise hair. "Fol-Folken?" Hitomi stuttered. "But wait you're supposed to be-"
"Dead? Yes, I know." He said. "Come with me. I'll explain everything in my office." Hitomi looked at him with wide eyes. This has to be a dream…
Folken led Hitomi to his office that looked rather upbeat like the lobby. One side of the room looked like a typical modern office and to the other was a lab. Folken pulled out a chair and gestured for Hitomi to sit. "How…how can you and them be here? You're supposed to be dead. I even saw you die."
"Yes, we should be dead but She gave us a second chance."
"She?"
"She is the Goddess Gaia." Folken began. "She said we were all miss led in our lives and weren't meant to die yet. So She used her power to give us life again but on one condition. We couldn't live on Gaea but rather the Mystic Moon. She said it would be easier to go on with our new lives. Here we wouldn't be rejected. The people here don't know about the Destiny War or the things we did."
Hitomi sat in silence, taking in everything Folken had told her. "How long have you been here?"
"Since the end of the war."
"Do you know about anything that is happening on Gaea right now?" Folken nodded.
"She tells me when I ask."
"Then could you clarify something for me?"
"Sure."
"Did Van…did he…did he really get married?" Hitomi asked hesitantly. Folken looked at Hitomi with saddened eyes. He could see her sadness.
"Unfortunately it is true." He answered regretfully. "I'm sorry." Hitomi could feel a lump form in her throat. She held back her tears. Damn it! That psycho was right! She clenched her fists into balls.
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A/N: I'm sorry about the long wait! My computer went all screwy and I lost all my documents which include this fic. So I had to rewrite this chapter. Well I hope you all enjoyed the little twist I made. Btw, the guys Hitomi saw were the d-slayers. If you want me to e-mail you when I update, leave your e-mail address or e-mail it to me at