Chapter 3

Van knew what was going to happen next since the pillar of light appeared, he yelped as it fell before his feet with great magnificence. His chocolate brown eyes shimmered with wonder beyond imagine as he watched a figure descend towards the ground. He stepped forward as the light dimmed and a familiar face plummeted towards him.

"HITOMI!" He yelled as he opened his arms, and without reason…the glorious, long white wings emerged from between his shoulder blades. She crashed into him with a scream and the tumbled backwards onto the grass.

When Van opened his eyes, he was looking into the face of his beloved. The same emerald eyes, the same short blond hair, and the same beautiful smile that warmed his heat. He sat up and hugged her close to him, wishing he would never have to let go of her. "Hitomi…Hitomi… I can't believe it! You're actually here!" He opened his eyes and stroked her golden hair and breathed her in. Her scent was engulfing him with memories, her scent of Night-Blooming-Jasmine flowers and earth filled him with joy. He felt her chest heave as he sat back and looked at her, she was crying! Van cupped a warm hand under her chin and lifted her face towards his as he whispered, "Why are you crying Hitomi?"

She sniffled as the diamond tears flowed down her cheeks as she gazed at him.

"I missed you Van…oh I missed you so much!"

He hugged her again once more, wrapping his arms around her and sheltering her with his heavenly wings.

"Oh Hitomi…I missed you to." Van whispered as he nuzzled and buried his face into her shoulder. She wrapped her arm around his neck, replying to his hug and making the heat between their bodies more intense. They were together again once more…and this time…Van would never let her go.