Note: Sorry for the long wait!
Chapter 2 – Black Void
Hitomi was falling through the darkness. Falling down a bottomless night till after several endless seconds, she was back on Gaea. All of her memories of this fond land, of Merle, Allen, Merlerna, Chid, and of Van.
On this beastly hot July day, Hitomi ventured into what is now known as the tale of the "Infinite Darkness".
"Yes.." , the grandmother said with reminiscence in her voice.
It was a ghastly night when Hitomi returned. She who will in a short time forge the destiny of your world. She looked at the water. It seemed like a mirror and the trees were still, as if nature was holding her breath.
As silent as a pin drop, she made her way through the forest, until she hit the bounty of the extravagant city of Fanelia –now fully rebuilt-.
"Magnificent", she whispered to herself.
She ran toward the front gates of the castle, her lungs panting for air, she was running towards where Van was residing. By the time she reached the golden gates, her breath was short and choppy.
She saw Van at the top of the castle on a balcony. She screamed with joy and excitement, "VAAANNNN!"
He heard Hitomi's voice. His face now illuminated with utter joy. Like so long ago, he spread his Elysium-like wings and swooped down, diving for Hitomi. And once again, Hitomi relived the moment, that one unforgettable moment when Van, for the first time, showed her his wings. She was once again, in complete and absolute awe. It was too much for Hitomi to bear; she fainted.
"You always faint don't you Hitomi..", sneered Merle.
She slept through the whole night.
"Merle! It's nice to see you too.." , Hitomi said politely." Merle, please leave for a bit, I'd like to be alone."
Hitomi has matured and so has Merle, without hesitation, she left. Before leaving she whispered, " You know, Van's engaged now… with Eilyn..Eilyn Lamont. Just thought you should know".
She then vanished from the room.
As the morning dawn swiftly appeared, Hitomi approached the balcony and took a deep breath of fresh Fanelian air. She was happy to be back. She has confronted her regrets for letting go of Van.
He's engaged! She thought to herself.
Hitomi was embracing a rich and dark suffering joy, glad that Van has moved on yet it was heartbreaking for Hitomi to hear the Van was no longer available. Questions filled her fragile mind and the urge of telling Van that she has never forgotten the day when they shared their very first kiss. And also for that spilt second, she was holding onto Van's hand as the blue light from earth was pulling her away. She was dying inside from those seconds. She has never felt this way about anyone.
But it's tooo late now! As she thought of this reality, quiver and tears started to fill her voice as she whispered to herself, "I still love you, Van.. Van Slanzar de.. Fanel…"
Tears fell onto the floor and then a river formed. She has cried so much that one moment, never again would she need to cry. She has truly lost Van, her true love.
In the distance, a faint melody.
:Music:
A sparkle of sin, purifying..
Phantom, forever lasting..
Dazzled by this substance..
Drawn close in love with..
You are mine.
As I am yours.
Eilyn Lamont. She must be a fair lady.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock.
VAN! She thought.
"HITOMI! Wow, I can't believe your back!", he said cherrfully.
He gave Hitomi a friendly hug.
"It's been five years now Hitomi, I didn't think I'd ever see you again.
:Eilyn walks into the room:
"Hitomi isn't it? So good to finally meet you", said Eilyn.
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