Broken Promises

by bittersweet partings

VH-this is my first fanfic…so well see how it goes…seven years after she returned to earth, Hitomi’s life is seemingly going back to normal, until she has a dream about the love she left behind.

1. prologue

Author's Note: Here's my first attempt at a fic. I know its really short but it's the prologue and the rest of the chapters will be longer…hopefully…Well the story begins seven years after the end of the series when Hitomi leaves Van :( And the rest will unfold later…k I'll stop rambling now and let you get on with the fic.

Disclaimer: I don't own Escaflowne or any of the characters so…yeah you get the point.

PROLOGUE:

She sat by the coast of the beach, enjoying the dancing waves lit by the moon. An unconscious smile of peace and contentment played across her features. Sensing the presence of someone near her, she turned, surprised to see the man who stood before her.

"Van?" she asked in disbelief, the intensity of his stare causing her to look away.

Shaking, Van took her hands in his, whispering, "Hitomi, there's something I need to know, and I want you to answer truthfully, no matter how painful it may be. I need to know if you still love me."

Immediately, her head shot up to face a pair of burning mahogany eyes. She stood there, speechless and unable to answer his question.

Taking in the meaning of her silence, he looked away, not wanting her to see the pain in his eyes as his heart shattered. Softy, he murmured, "I love you so much – I always will. But happiness cannot last forever. Whatever happens, I will wait for you." He unclasped the pink pendant hanging about his neck and delicately placed it in her hand. The very pendant that had brought her to this crossroad of fates. The girl choked back a sob and focused on the crimson jewel, determined not to let her tears escape. He leaned down, about to kiss her one last time, but stopped and abruptly turned, walking away. "Good-bye, Hitomi."

Sitting up from her bed, Hitomi gasped for air, realizing where she was. Sighing, a wave of relief washed over her. "It was only a dream," she convinced herself. She gazed at the brilliant engagement ring on her hand. Staring at the night sky, Hitomi whispered to no one in particular, "why is it that after seven years, I still cannot forget you?"