It had been a god-forsaken month since Van died. Hitomi was still wearing black and grieving. Now that Merle wanted to know what had happened the years while Merle was ambassador for Fanelia, Hitomi felt a flood of emotions calling, tugging, begging to be set free. With her son, Dylon and Merle sitting in front of Hitomi wove her story… starting from when she first came back to Gaia.
Eight years ago
It had only been six weeks since she had left Gaia and every moment was killing her. She longed to be held by Van, to be cuddled, and feel important. Since Hitomi left Gaia her thoughts were never far from it.
"I need you Van… so very much" Hitomi crumbled onto the track. This was where she met him for the very first time…. That time seemed so long ago.
Everything she came back for… family… school… friends… somehow they now didn't seem as important as they used to.
What was wrong with her? This was her life… this was where she belonged… yet she felt so … empty? no that wasn't right… she felt more homesick. How can you be homesick if you're home?
Suddenly it occurred to her… maybe Gaia was home… maybe Van is home. With a new determination Hitomi stood. She lifted her pendant above her head and wished with all her might to be with Van… to see everyone Merle and Alan and even that disgusting Mole Man.
The familiar beam of bright white light surrounded her. And lifted Hitomi into the sky. As she looked down she said goodbye to the Earth… she had no plans of ever going back.
A/N I know this is a really short chapter… and that I updated the very same day that I published the story…. But this is making me feel better… I don't know why and I can't explain it… But Alex I'm going to miss you girl.