A/N: Well, here's a little work with Merle, seeing as I'm actually on a roll with this, amazingly. But hey, my muse is back for a while, most of my mind is centered on my friend and how he's doing, but I aim to please. People wanted me to continue this one, and unlike my Naruto fic, I can actually continue it.

This chapter will probably be a little quicker, tidier and filled with annoying-ness. Go through, view things like a 10 year old cat-girl would and hope I don't lose my temper.

You'll be hearing a lot of "Lord Van" this and "Lord Van" that, for that is what it's like in the series. Sadly…

Have fun and leave love!

-Catnip.-

That girl is so weird. I've never met anyone more awkward than that girl. I really don't know why Lord Van is so hung up over her. I mean, really, look at her! Her hair is so short and she wears such strange clothing and acts like a boy sometimes.

Lord Van asked me to go out and find Hitomi, seeing as she had gone out to stare stupidly at the sky, so I did and I find her standing there, looking every bit the idiot. I really wish Allen would sweep her off her feet so I could have Lord Van to myself, like it should be.

That girl just showed up out of nowhere and took him away from me! Talk about rude!

I scratch my ear faintly, glaring at her as she sits near Lord Van, staying silent and apparently thinking about something. There's something different about her tonight…I can't put a claw on it. All the other nights she came back from staring at the Mystic Moon, she just seemed so…so…blah. But for some reason…it just doesn't seem like her mind is centered on her home.

Maybe it was the news about that soldier being killed? Or maybe she was still worried about Allen, even though he was doing perfectly fine. Or maybe it's the fact that she nearly died during a false interrogation.

That would definitely put a strange look on my face. I must admit though, contrary to popular belief, I was really worried about her. My fur nearly fell out after all that.

But this is different, I think, because there's a little blush on her face as she stares at her food as if it's going to jump up and do a trick.

"Hitomi?"

I look up and raise an eyebrow as Hitomi nearly jumps out of her skin. I wish Lord Van wouldn't waste his time with her, seeing as she's head over heels for Allen.

"Yeah?" Hitomi answers and I glare at her some more, just because I can and want to.

"What's wrong? You seem a little more distracted than normal," Lord Van asks her and I can see his eyes are filled with genuine concern.

He used to look at me with those eyes whenever something was wrong…so why is it that she gets that look now? It's not fair that some weird stranger just comes in and takes him away!

"Oh! Oh, I'm fine, I was just think things through…a lot has happened and it's just a little hectic," Hitomi replies quickly. A little too quickly, and the blush on her face is now worse.

She's lying through her teeth, she is.

"Why don't you tell Lord Van the truth? It's obvious you're lying about it! She probably had some kind of secret meeting with the enemy or something and is telling them all about us!" I scream, slamming a fist on the table and then wince and shake my hand.

God, that hurts! I never realized how much doing that wrong can hurt.

"Are you ok, Merle?" Lord Van asked, raising an eyebrow, while Hitomi stares at me disbelievingly.

"I'm fine, Lord Van," I reply quickly, instantly forgetting my throbbing hand and smiling at MY Lord Van.

"That's a ridiculous thought, Merle; Hitomi would never do something like that. Whatever she's thinking about is probably more personal than she wants to talk about, so give her a break," he says and stands up, stretching faintly. "I'll be outside, if you need anything," he offers us a small smile and Hitomi smiles back.

The minute Lord Van is gone I turn my glare back to Hitomi, who stares right back at me as if there was nothing wrong. I cross my arms over my chest and growl just faintly.

"Why don't you just go find Allen, or something, and leave Lord Van alone! You're such a hassle, always getting in his way, and causing trouble!" I yell and she rolls her eyes at me. "Don't roll your eyes at me!"

"Merle, why don't you go and stalk Van some more? I'm sure he'll be happy knowing how many times you've spied on him the last week. My thoughts are my own, Merle, so whatever I think about is none of your business."

I stare, open mouthed, as she leaves me alone. She never snapped at me like that before! What happened to give her such an inflated ego?

Recovering from shock I stand quickly, stomping my way outside and muttering mean words about her. I quickly make my way up to the roof and sigh. I hate it that she's getting so much attention from Lord Van. I remember all the times when he would come to me for something, or he would ask me what was wrong. But now it feels like I've been replaced somehow! Hitomi's got Lord Van wrapped around her finger, and even worse; he needs her help more than mine.

So what if she can "see" things and she helps us escape serious injury! I could do that if I tried! I am part cat, you know!

I can't stalk her from this point, and there's really nothing I want to hear from her now. It's her fault that Allen is injured, but everyone thinks she's something special. I think the only person who agrees with me on the fact that if she hadn't been standing there, stupidly, in the middle of a battle, would be Millerna!

Little surprise, seeing as the blond wants Allen so bad, even though he's clearly not interested. She's a little wonton, just throwing herself into his arms as if nothing mattered. Not exactly a thing a princess should do, at least in my opinion.

I hear the distinct sound of metal and I know that Van has started working with his sword again. He always looks so amazing when he practices like that. He looks wonderful either way…

My ear twitches and I yelp when a sudden bolt of lightning strikes above us. Soon rain starts hitting the ground and I run for dryness. This is not fair! I only got to watch him for a few minutes!

Lord Van doesn't come back inside though, and I scowl as I wait for him. He's going to get sick if he doesn't come back in soon! Then I would be the one to take care of him, not Hitomi.

Moments later Lord Van walks in, nearly soaked and not in any form of rush to get out of the rain. He's thinking about her again! Why does he constantly think of her! It's just not right.

"Lord Van? What's wrong, Lord Van?" I ask, hoping that he would stay and talk with me.

"Nothing's wrong Merle, I'm just thinking about all the trouble Escaflowne is bringing," he answers and I sigh faintly. "Wherever we go someone or something gets destroyed…I wonder how Hitomi is doing…" he says and goes to check on her.

I really wish he would pay some attention to me…but with the way Hitomi's going, it won't be happening any time soon.

A/N: Well, there we go. Merle's chapter. At little longer than the other's and set right after Hitomi's chapter timeline wise. This is going by nice a quick, so it may only take a week to finish! Assuming I keep my ass in gear, that is…but even if only 3 people want me to finish, I will finish for you.

Dilandau's chapter was set a mere day after their confrontation in the field. Merle's is right after she goes out to grab Hitomi. That's how I'll be working it, I believe, going between people in a good/bad way. Hitomi, Dilandau, Merle, Chesta, Van, Gatti, Allen, and finally Dallet. Although I really don't know how I'll end it…

Oi…that's going to take some serious, serious, serious pondering. So 5 more POVs to go, and it may amaze you, but everything is taking place within the space of a few days. I can't wait to write from Chesta-kin's POV! He's so adorable.

You'll probably hear more about Dilandau's next visit from him…

Chesta: -Is like an excited little puppy dog.- I'm next?

Moon: -Pattapat.- Yes, you are. Poor Miguel though, he's always being so grumpy nowadays. What a shame.

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