AMBER & EMERALD

Author's Note:

Hi! At last, the 4th chapter is posted! I am sorry that I am a bit late in updating. I will try better in the next chapters! I cannot manage the 5th chapter, though. It will be out before Saturday, I promise you. And thank you for all of your reviews! I really love them!

Disclaimer: Do not own Escaflowne TT Wish that I do.

CHAPTER 4: NEW STUDENTS, NEW TROUBLES

Hitomi nearly let out a yelp when someone knocked on the door of the class. She did not realize she was that deep in her mind that even a knock could surprise her. 'Shame of you, Hitomi Kanzaki,' she scolded herself.

"Come in," the teacher called.

Everybody soon had their attention on the door, since they decided that it was much more entertaining than the lesson. And yes, they were right.

Two boys walked in, followed by a girl. The girl was a real beauty; her hair was platinum blonde—tied in a low ponytail—and her eyes were bright violet. The first boy was tall and handsome—if you eventually had a liking on romantic-types. His hair was long, sleek, and bright blond. The girls gaped at him, and he winked at some of them.

'He is a real playboy, I bet,' Hitomi snorted inwardly.

The last of them was a boy with unruly raven black hair and a pair of deep reddish brown eyes—or amber eyes, as Hitomi preferred. He was not too tall, yet not short. His skin was slightly tanned, and he was not really handsome in a romantic way, but more like 'cool'.

And the girls were drooling at this sight. 'They had decided,' Hitomi said in her mind as she watched the blonde boy's sour expression when he realized that his 'charm' had been defeated.

The new girl stepped in front (all the boys gaped at her) and said, "My name is MIllerna Aston and I am fifteen. Nice to meet you all."

Then the blonde boy took his turn. "My name is Allen Schezar. It's such a pleasure to meet all of you, especially the beautiful young ladies," he said in a sickeningly sweet tone and winked.

Hitomi could not help but rolled her eyes.

It was the last boy's turn. His tone was cool and unchanging when he introduced himself. "My name is Van Slanzar de Fanel. I'm fifteen."

'Does he know how to be friendly?' Hitomi thought, frowning.

"Okay, then. Mr. Fanel, you can sit next to Miss Kanzaki. Miss Kanzaki, raise your hand up, please," the teacher said. Hitomi did it. "Good. Mr. Schezar and Miss Aston, you two can sit on the desks behind Miss Kanzaki."

Van sat down on his seat, stealing a glance at his new sitting-partner. She was quite beautiful, he had to admit. Her eyes were emerald green—bright and innocent—and her short hair was light brown.

"What?" the girl asked, a little annoyed, when she caught him staring at her.

"Nothing," Van replied. He turned his attention to the blackboard, a small grin playing on his lips.

Hitomi glanced around the cafeteria, searching for her best friend's red head. She turned right when she heard Yukari's call, "Over here, Hitomi!"

Hitomi quickly made her way to the table where Yukari was, her hand gripping the sides of her tray tightly, not wanting it to slip out of her hands. She managed to cross half of the room safely—considering how a huge crowd of hungry students act in a medium-sized cafeteria—until someone, purposely, stuck out his leg right before her, causing her to trip and fell down, her tray with her.

She closed her eyes, expecting the impact and the crashing sound of her tray and everything on it. Yet she felt a hand catching her waist, holding her fall. And she heard no crash.

"Are you okay?"

Hitomi looked up and saw a pair of deep amber eyes staring at her. She felt heat rushing to her face and quickly released herself in embarrassment from her savior—who happened to be a boy named Van Slanzar de Fanel.

Van handed her tray. She took it, muttering a quick "Thank you, I'm just fine." Then she heard Yukari's concerned voice from her side (since when did she come?), "Are you hurt, Hitomi?"

Hitomi shook her head. She stared at the cause of her trouble.

A pair of cold red eyes stared back at her. 'He must be an albino,' Hitomi thought, frowning. The boy had silver blonde hair and red eyes—as red as blood. He had a smug expression on his face, and Hitomi had to restrain herself from bringing out her pistol and shooting him in that second.

The albino licked his lips and said mockingly, "A princess saved by her prince. How touching."

"Save your mocking for yourself, Dilandau," Van said steely, his stare as cold as ice.

Dilandau looked at him in pure disgust. "I will get you someday for this, Fanel," he threatened.

Hitomi stared at the two boys in annoyance. Her anger—which lately had been rising up because of 'Amber'—was directed straight to the albino.

"Hold this, Yukari," Hitomi said, handing her tray to Yukari.

Yukari watched in confusion as Hitomi took a step forward, her green eyes blazing with rage. Then, with a swift movement of the hand, she slapped Dilandau with all her might, causing him to let out a shriek.

Hitomi stared at the red mark where her hand connected to the cheek. "That is for your trick back then," she said before turning and walked away, dragging Yukari behind.

Van could not help but grin. "Well, Dilandau, I have to admit that you look much nicer with that mark on your cheek," Van said before following Hitomi.

Dilandau nursed his cheek, staring at the back of Van and Hitomi loathingly. "Just wait, you two," he hissed, swearing revenge to the tow teenagers.

TO BE CONTINUED TO CHAPTER 5

So, what do you think? This chapter is a little strange; I have to admit. I am sorry that I cannot manage the 5th chapter as I had promised! But you will see it before Saturday and the 6th chapter on Sunday! I swear!

R&R, please!

Celon Ierith