Little Devils and Angels
Disclaimer:
"Mommy!"
"Yes, Lia?"
"Can you buy me Escaflowne for my birthday?"
-silence-
"Mom?"
A/N: Soo sorry for the late post. *Throws self at mercy of readers* I was kidnapped and forcibly taken to a deserted island where I was stuck there without access to a computer or variations thereof. Plus, I couldn't think of what to write, so this chapter will probably suck.... Oh, and I had 3 different endings for this chapter. Unfortunately, I couldn't post them all... If you don't like this ending or you want to see the other endings, feel free to drop me a line.
*the original esca chick: I am too! Grr. Hehe. I like the new s/n. @_@
*RaY AlleN 34: Thanks-a-whole-bunches! Haha. I'm glad you liked it. :)
*Gwuinivyre: Hm.... I'll keep those suggestions in mind. I like Dryden & Millerna together too. It's too bad the series didn't really show what happened after Dryden gave Millerna back the ring.
*Garnet17th: Hm... How to decide? *Authoress flips coin* Heads it's Hitomi/Allen. Tails it's Hitomi/Van. *Authoress catches it in mid spin and reveals coin.* Ooh. Good choice.
*Krynns-kender: Type Type. Delete Delete. Hope you like! ^_~
*Lilly Lia: Hey! Thanks for reviewing! Your s/n is Lia! Hehe. That's MY name! Lalalala *twinkle* Ok, enough with the crackie. On with the story!
~*~
"Princess Millerna!"
Millerna started at the sound of her name. She had been on her way to the temple, to continue to help the healers treat those injured from Zaibach's attack, when she was unexpectedly hailed down. ::Who could that be?:: Millerna craned her neck out the coach window. ::Allen?:: Signaling the driver to stop and wait, Millerna stepped out of the coach just as Allen's horse reigned to an abrupt stop in front of her.
While Millerna was hacking and wheezing from all the dust the horse kicked up, Allen quickly dismounted and bowed deeply. "Princess Millerna." He acknowledged, with a flourish of his cape.
Millerna brushed off the gesture with a hint of impatience. "What is it, Allen?"
Straightening, Allen looked abashed. "Princess, I need to know if you've seen Hitomi."
Puzzlement etched Millennia's porcelain face. "Hitomi? Has she gone missing?"
"Yes." Allen said with a touch of annoyance. "No one can find her anywhere. It seems that she's run off to Gaea knows where. And probably with that boy." The phrase "that boy" was uttered with what sounded suspiciously like disgust.
"Perhaps I can be of some service." An oily voice inserted.
The pair turned to face the newcomer. "Mole Man." Allen spat. Allen had never liked Mole Man since the first time he laid eyes on him. Mole Man's hunched figure, scuttling walk, squinty eyes, and sticky fingers never seemed to inspire much trust. "What do you know about Hitomi?" Allen asked sharply, his hand automatically going for the hilt of his sword. "Where is she?"
Mole Man was unconcerned. He knew Princess Millerna's presence would curb any possible violent actions against his person.
"Weeelllll..." Mole Man said innocently, examining his rather grimy fingernails. "What if I told you that Hitomi was at the lake?"
"Oh, well that's different then." Allen sighed in relief, visibly relaxing. For a second there, he thought that Hitomi had gone on another crazy adventure with Van. Allen could still remember the time when she had gone with Van to Fanelia to reconcile him with his older brother, Folken.
"Enjoying the company of the King of Fanelia?" Mole Man added slyly.
~*~
"Thank you, Van." Hitomi said with a small smile.
Gazing lovingly into Hitomi's emerald green eyes, Van debated on whether or not to make his move. ::To kiss or not to kiss those delectable lips. That is the question.:: Van thought ruefully to himself.
(A/N: To help him make this little decision, I've decided to send him Devil Van and Angel Van. We'll let them duke it out to see if Van DOES decide to kiss Hitomi.)
Suddenly, A little devil, who looked much like Van wearing a red cat suit (complete with horns and tail) popped into existence and perched on his left shoulder. *Kiss her!* Devil Van wagged his eyebrows. *Come on, you know you want to.*
::Maybe I should...:: Van rationalized, gazing wistfully at Hitomi. Her silky brown hair that he itched to run his hands through... Her emerald green eyes, that looked at him with such kindness and compassion....Her utterly kissable lips that were inches away from his own..... Her rockin' body that he just wanted to...... No! Bad thoughts!
**No!** A little angel (with a halo and harp), who looked much like Van with his Draconian wings, had abruptly appeared on Van's right shoulder. **Don't do it!**
*And why not?* Devil Van said annoyed. He twirled his goatee devishly. *You've been achin' to do it ever since you met her.*
::Yea. Why not?:: Van thought irritated, biting his fingernails as he always did when he was nervous.
**Because she's engaged, you dum-dum!** Angel Van said exasperated. Sometimes, Van could forget the littlest details.
::Oh yea...:: Van thought guiltily.
*Well, the keyword here is: ENGAGED. She ain't married yet!* Devil Van said triumphantly.
::Hm.. He's got a point there.:: Van thought absently.
**Allen would never forgive you.** Angel Van warned.
Van suddenly had an image of himself being run through with Allen's sword while Allen shrieked, "Die, Van, Die!" Van shuddered, dispelling the image. It was not a pretty picture.
*What he doesn't know won't hurt him!* Devil Van murmured.
::That is true....:: Van thought rationally. He turned to Angel Van for HIS counterargument.
Angel Van just shook his head sadly. **As much as I hate to say it, he DOES have a point....**
::Ah.:: Van thought thoughtfully. (A/N: Can someone think thoughtfully?? Eh. Whatever.) ::Well gentlemen, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go kiss the woman of my dreams now.::
**Well, don't come crying to me when you're facing the end of Allen's sword.** Angel Van said grumpily. **It'd serve you right if you get yourself killed. And all for a kiss!**
*Hehe.* Devil Van chuckled. *Go for it! With those last words, they both popped out of existence.
Unaware of Van's inner battle, Hitomi sat idly twiddling her fingers. When the period of peaceful quiet lengthened to an uncomfortable silence, she snuck a covert glance at Van. He hadn't spoken a word since she said, 'Thank you'. Through the corner of her eye, she could see that Van was biting his nails frantically while rocking back and forth. ::What's wrong with him?:: Hitomi thought concerned. ::Is he having a seizure?::
Just as she was about to shake him back to reality, Van abruptly stopped rocking and his eyes locked onto Hitomi's. ::Why's Van looking at me like that?:: Hitomi thought, looking at Van's intent expression, uneasily. ::Do I have something on my face? In my teeth? I knew I shouldn't have had that spinach casserole for lunch....(-_-;;) Omigod! Do I have a pimple?:: (A/N: Hehe. Sorry. I couldn't resist.)
"Hitomi.." Van croaked, moving closer to her. It was now or never. He had to show Hitomi his true feelings. Before it was too late.
Hitomi fidgeted and started whistling nervously. Van was looking at her strangely and Hitomi was feeling a little bit awkward. What in Gaea's name was he doing? "Yes, Van?"
Van shifted closer to Hitomi. "I think .... I think I want to...."
"Want to what?" Hitomi said weakly. Van's face was REALLY close. ::Am I allowed to be this close to him? What would Allen say? Oh man!::
"To kiss you."
Stunned at Van's bluntness, Hitomi didn't even resist when Van pulled her in close and captured her lips with his own. The smell of a field, Van's scent, surrounded her, overpowering her senses. Hitomi's reservations flew right out the window. Leaning closer, Hitomi deepened the kiss, and then started nuzzling Van's neck. He seemed to like THAT. Van moaned with desire.
The moan was what brought Hitomi back from La La Land. Regaining her senses, and her logic, Hitomi pulled free from Van's embrace. ::Oh my god.:: Hitomi thought, horrified. ::What have I done?:: "This is all wrong!" Hitomi said panicked.
"What's wrong?" Van asked confused. ::Was I a bad kisser?::
"I shouldn't have kissed you!" Hitomi said frantically, biting her lower lip.
::I wish she'd stop biting her lip.:: Van thought mournfully. ::Does she know what that does to me?:: Getting his thoughts back on track, Van focused his attention on Hitomi's eyes, trying valiantly not to look at her lips. Those deliciously sweet lips.....
"Why not?" Van asked bewildered. "Didn't you like it?"
"Yes...." Hitomi said hesitantly, relishing the memory. ::If that had gone on much longer, we could've......" Shaking her head to clear her head of sinful thoughts, Hitomi continued, "But that's not the point! The point is that I'm engaged."
"But the keyword is engaged, not married." Van blurted out, remembering Devil Van's argument.
"Van! You're impossible!" Hitomi scowled. "Why can't you be serious for once?"
"I AM being serious!" Van said hotly.
Taking deep calming breaths, Hitomi reoriented herself. "Van, we can't tell anyone about this."
Hurt flashed through Van's eyes before he could suppress it. "So you want to act like this never happened?"
"Yes." Hitomi said firmly. "That's right. Allen can never know about this. It would kill him."
Van lowered his eyes and nodded his agreement. "I won't say a word."
"Thank you, Van." Hitomi said softly.
Looking back up, he smiled faintly. "You said that already." Van joked.
Hitomi giggled. "I did, didn't I?"
Tension broken, Hitomi leaned against Van, looking up at the clouds. Her thoughts drifted as the silence lulled her into a relaxed state of contentment.
"Hey, Hitomi," Van whispered, as to not ruin the mood.
"Yea?" Hitomi murmured.
"On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate the kiss?" Van teased. "An eleven?"
"A two." Hitomi said loftily. "And that's only because I'm being nice."
"Really?" Van said archly. "I seem to recall a certain someone pressed up against me, nuzzling MY neck. Quite arousing, actually."
"Urrgh!" Hitomi resisted the urge to strangle Van. It wouldn't do to murder the King of Fanelia. No matter how difficult he was being. Muttering to herself about blockheaded kings, and stolen kisses, Hitomi stood up and stalked huffily out the clearing, heading back to the castle.
Van watched her go with naked longing. ::Why am I such a dunderhead?::
Disclaimer:
"Mommy!"
"Yes, Lia?"
"Can you buy me Escaflowne for my birthday?"
-silence-
"Mom?"
A/N: Soo sorry for the late post. *Throws self at mercy of readers* I was kidnapped and forcibly taken to a deserted island where I was stuck there without access to a computer or variations thereof. Plus, I couldn't think of what to write, so this chapter will probably suck.... Oh, and I had 3 different endings for this chapter. Unfortunately, I couldn't post them all... If you don't like this ending or you want to see the other endings, feel free to drop me a line.
*the original esca chick: I am too! Grr. Hehe. I like the new s/n. @_@
*RaY AlleN 34: Thanks-a-whole-bunches! Haha. I'm glad you liked it. :)
*Gwuinivyre: Hm.... I'll keep those suggestions in mind. I like Dryden & Millerna together too. It's too bad the series didn't really show what happened after Dryden gave Millerna back the ring.
*Garnet17th: Hm... How to decide? *Authoress flips coin* Heads it's Hitomi/Allen. Tails it's Hitomi/Van. *Authoress catches it in mid spin and reveals coin.* Ooh. Good choice.
*Krynns-kender: Type Type. Delete Delete. Hope you like! ^_~
*Lilly Lia: Hey! Thanks for reviewing! Your s/n is Lia! Hehe. That's MY name! Lalalala *twinkle* Ok, enough with the crackie. On with the story!
~*~
"Princess Millerna!"
Millerna started at the sound of her name. She had been on her way to the temple, to continue to help the healers treat those injured from Zaibach's attack, when she was unexpectedly hailed down. ::Who could that be?:: Millerna craned her neck out the coach window. ::Allen?:: Signaling the driver to stop and wait, Millerna stepped out of the coach just as Allen's horse reigned to an abrupt stop in front of her.
While Millerna was hacking and wheezing from all the dust the horse kicked up, Allen quickly dismounted and bowed deeply. "Princess Millerna." He acknowledged, with a flourish of his cape.
Millerna brushed off the gesture with a hint of impatience. "What is it, Allen?"
Straightening, Allen looked abashed. "Princess, I need to know if you've seen Hitomi."
Puzzlement etched Millennia's porcelain face. "Hitomi? Has she gone missing?"
"Yes." Allen said with a touch of annoyance. "No one can find her anywhere. It seems that she's run off to Gaea knows where. And probably with that boy." The phrase "that boy" was uttered with what sounded suspiciously like disgust.
"Perhaps I can be of some service." An oily voice inserted.
The pair turned to face the newcomer. "Mole Man." Allen spat. Allen had never liked Mole Man since the first time he laid eyes on him. Mole Man's hunched figure, scuttling walk, squinty eyes, and sticky fingers never seemed to inspire much trust. "What do you know about Hitomi?" Allen asked sharply, his hand automatically going for the hilt of his sword. "Where is she?"
Mole Man was unconcerned. He knew Princess Millerna's presence would curb any possible violent actions against his person.
"Weeelllll..." Mole Man said innocently, examining his rather grimy fingernails. "What if I told you that Hitomi was at the lake?"
"Oh, well that's different then." Allen sighed in relief, visibly relaxing. For a second there, he thought that Hitomi had gone on another crazy adventure with Van. Allen could still remember the time when she had gone with Van to Fanelia to reconcile him with his older brother, Folken.
"Enjoying the company of the King of Fanelia?" Mole Man added slyly.
~*~
"Thank you, Van." Hitomi said with a small smile.
Gazing lovingly into Hitomi's emerald green eyes, Van debated on whether or not to make his move. ::To kiss or not to kiss those delectable lips. That is the question.:: Van thought ruefully to himself.
(A/N: To help him make this little decision, I've decided to send him Devil Van and Angel Van. We'll let them duke it out to see if Van DOES decide to kiss Hitomi.)
Suddenly, A little devil, who looked much like Van wearing a red cat suit (complete with horns and tail) popped into existence and perched on his left shoulder. *Kiss her!* Devil Van wagged his eyebrows. *Come on, you know you want to.*
::Maybe I should...:: Van rationalized, gazing wistfully at Hitomi. Her silky brown hair that he itched to run his hands through... Her emerald green eyes, that looked at him with such kindness and compassion....Her utterly kissable lips that were inches away from his own..... Her rockin' body that he just wanted to...... No! Bad thoughts!
**No!** A little angel (with a halo and harp), who looked much like Van with his Draconian wings, had abruptly appeared on Van's right shoulder. **Don't do it!**
*And why not?* Devil Van said annoyed. He twirled his goatee devishly. *You've been achin' to do it ever since you met her.*
::Yea. Why not?:: Van thought irritated, biting his fingernails as he always did when he was nervous.
**Because she's engaged, you dum-dum!** Angel Van said exasperated. Sometimes, Van could forget the littlest details.
::Oh yea...:: Van thought guiltily.
*Well, the keyword here is: ENGAGED. She ain't married yet!* Devil Van said triumphantly.
::Hm.. He's got a point there.:: Van thought absently.
**Allen would never forgive you.** Angel Van warned.
Van suddenly had an image of himself being run through with Allen's sword while Allen shrieked, "Die, Van, Die!" Van shuddered, dispelling the image. It was not a pretty picture.
*What he doesn't know won't hurt him!* Devil Van murmured.
::That is true....:: Van thought rationally. He turned to Angel Van for HIS counterargument.
Angel Van just shook his head sadly. **As much as I hate to say it, he DOES have a point....**
::Ah.:: Van thought thoughtfully. (A/N: Can someone think thoughtfully?? Eh. Whatever.) ::Well gentlemen, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go kiss the woman of my dreams now.::
**Well, don't come crying to me when you're facing the end of Allen's sword.** Angel Van said grumpily. **It'd serve you right if you get yourself killed. And all for a kiss!**
*Hehe.* Devil Van chuckled. *Go for it! With those last words, they both popped out of existence.
Unaware of Van's inner battle, Hitomi sat idly twiddling her fingers. When the period of peaceful quiet lengthened to an uncomfortable silence, she snuck a covert glance at Van. He hadn't spoken a word since she said, 'Thank you'. Through the corner of her eye, she could see that Van was biting his nails frantically while rocking back and forth. ::What's wrong with him?:: Hitomi thought concerned. ::Is he having a seizure?::
Just as she was about to shake him back to reality, Van abruptly stopped rocking and his eyes locked onto Hitomi's. ::Why's Van looking at me like that?:: Hitomi thought, looking at Van's intent expression, uneasily. ::Do I have something on my face? In my teeth? I knew I shouldn't have had that spinach casserole for lunch....(-_-;;) Omigod! Do I have a pimple?:: (A/N: Hehe. Sorry. I couldn't resist.)
"Hitomi.." Van croaked, moving closer to her. It was now or never. He had to show Hitomi his true feelings. Before it was too late.
Hitomi fidgeted and started whistling nervously. Van was looking at her strangely and Hitomi was feeling a little bit awkward. What in Gaea's name was he doing? "Yes, Van?"
Van shifted closer to Hitomi. "I think .... I think I want to...."
"Want to what?" Hitomi said weakly. Van's face was REALLY close. ::Am I allowed to be this close to him? What would Allen say? Oh man!::
"To kiss you."
Stunned at Van's bluntness, Hitomi didn't even resist when Van pulled her in close and captured her lips with his own. The smell of a field, Van's scent, surrounded her, overpowering her senses. Hitomi's reservations flew right out the window. Leaning closer, Hitomi deepened the kiss, and then started nuzzling Van's neck. He seemed to like THAT. Van moaned with desire.
The moan was what brought Hitomi back from La La Land. Regaining her senses, and her logic, Hitomi pulled free from Van's embrace. ::Oh my god.:: Hitomi thought, horrified. ::What have I done?:: "This is all wrong!" Hitomi said panicked.
"What's wrong?" Van asked confused. ::Was I a bad kisser?::
"I shouldn't have kissed you!" Hitomi said frantically, biting her lower lip.
::I wish she'd stop biting her lip.:: Van thought mournfully. ::Does she know what that does to me?:: Getting his thoughts back on track, Van focused his attention on Hitomi's eyes, trying valiantly not to look at her lips. Those deliciously sweet lips.....
"Why not?" Van asked bewildered. "Didn't you like it?"
"Yes...." Hitomi said hesitantly, relishing the memory. ::If that had gone on much longer, we could've......" Shaking her head to clear her head of sinful thoughts, Hitomi continued, "But that's not the point! The point is that I'm engaged."
"But the keyword is engaged, not married." Van blurted out, remembering Devil Van's argument.
"Van! You're impossible!" Hitomi scowled. "Why can't you be serious for once?"
"I AM being serious!" Van said hotly.
Taking deep calming breaths, Hitomi reoriented herself. "Van, we can't tell anyone about this."
Hurt flashed through Van's eyes before he could suppress it. "So you want to act like this never happened?"
"Yes." Hitomi said firmly. "That's right. Allen can never know about this. It would kill him."
Van lowered his eyes and nodded his agreement. "I won't say a word."
"Thank you, Van." Hitomi said softly.
Looking back up, he smiled faintly. "You said that already." Van joked.
Hitomi giggled. "I did, didn't I?"
Tension broken, Hitomi leaned against Van, looking up at the clouds. Her thoughts drifted as the silence lulled her into a relaxed state of contentment.
"Hey, Hitomi," Van whispered, as to not ruin the mood.
"Yea?" Hitomi murmured.
"On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate the kiss?" Van teased. "An eleven?"
"A two." Hitomi said loftily. "And that's only because I'm being nice."
"Really?" Van said archly. "I seem to recall a certain someone pressed up against me, nuzzling MY neck. Quite arousing, actually."
"Urrgh!" Hitomi resisted the urge to strangle Van. It wouldn't do to murder the King of Fanelia. No matter how difficult he was being. Muttering to herself about blockheaded kings, and stolen kisses, Hitomi stood up and stalked huffily out the clearing, heading back to the castle.
Van watched her go with naked longing. ::Why am I such a dunderhead?::